Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A study of genetic variability in larval and adult populations of Dungeness crab (Cancer magister)

A STUDY OF GENETIC VARIABILITY IN LARVAL AND ADULT POPULATIONS OF DUNGENESS CRAB (CANCER MAGISTER) by Cairbre Fanslow Spatial and temporal genetic variation was assessed using mitochondrial DNA from adult and megalopae of Dungeness crabs, Cancer magister, from Fraser Delta in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California. Megalopae were continuously sampled using light traps in one location, Coos Bay, Oregon, and compared with adults sampled across the species’ range. While small-scale spatial and temporal variation were evident, there was no significant fit to the Isolation-by-Distance model when considering adult and larvae populations sampled over a coastal length of ~1700 km (Mantel r = 0.059, p = 0.289). Smaller bays showed higher genetic diversity than larger bays, contrary to typical expectations. MtDNA diversity measures (assessed by canonical correlation analysis) were correlated with bay size and depth, suggesting that hydrological patterns or fishing harvests in local areas (or a combination of both) influenced the observed genetic signature. The Dungeness crab ancestral population likely went through a historic population expansion associated with recent glacial relaxation, as evidenced by mismatch distributions and predominance of singleton haplotypes. In larval samples, we commonly observed numerous individuals of a haplotype, which suggests that families of larvae remain aggregated during dispersal. Sampled offspring revealed a low fraction of the adult gene pool (in accordance with the Hedgecock effect), yet high variability in recruitment over time. A realized long distance dispersal of larvae and the additive effects of recruitment from different sources over time may have prevented significant genetic differentiation within the C. magister range.
RELAXATION OF SOME TRANSVERSALLY ISOTROPIC ENERGIES AND APPLICATIONS TO SMECTIC A ELASTOMERS

We determine the relaxation of some transversally-isotropic energy densities, i.e. functions W : ℝ3×3 → [0,∞] with the property W(QFR) = W(F) for all Q ∈ SO(3) and all R ∈ SO(3) such that Rn0 = n0, where n0 is a fixed unit vector. One physically relevant example is a model for smectic A elastomers. We discuss the implications of our result for the computation of macroscopic stress–strain curves for this material and compare with experiment.
DISSERTATION / DOCTORAL THESIS

How do voters form their preferences on political issues? The common view on democracy assumes that voters already have preferences that are then used to evaluate parties. Contrariwise, it is argued that voters rely on the positions of parties that they already support to form their preferences. Whether voters change their party identi cation (PI) based on their preferences, or vice versa change their preferences based on their PI, is a so-called chicken-egg question. Ultimately, this issue is crucial to understand to further research and provide insight into direct democracy and party strategies. Previous research conducted in the US, has suggested that increasing political polarization of the party system has meant that people rely more heavily on their PI. Conversely, in Europe it is assumed that this trend is ipped where individual preferences are more pronounced. Hence, there are three key research gaps on voter preferences that emerge. First, a long-lasting cross-country comparison is lacking. Second, it is unclear, whether polarization on the individual level moderates the in uence of the PI on preferences. Regarding the moderation of polarization, studies which have made use of surveys show a moderating in uence, whereas studies using panel data fail to show an in uence. Third, attachments towards other parties that take on a similar position to one's own liked party have not been investigated for PI-based preferences. Thus, the research questions are: Do voters in Europe and the US change their preferences based on their PI or vice versa? How does polarization on the individual level moderate the e ect of the PI on preferences in the long run? According to the central hypothesis of this dissertation, polarization on the individual level moderates the in uence of PI on preferences. Moreover, it is hypothesized that the positions of other parties that take a close position next to one's own liked party play a crucial role in moderating. To answer the research questions, panel data is analyzed with cross-lagged models for the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. For the sake of comparability, polarization on the individual level is operationalized on the basis of one's individual party position. This paper proposes that the PI is clearly more in uential on preferences than vice versa preferences on the PI for all countries. The PI shows the strongest e ect in the United States, followed by Germany, and then the United Kingdom. The in uence of polarization di ers between the United States and European countries. Depending on the indicator for polarization, the in uence of the PI on preferences is moderated signi cantly in up to 100 percent of all possible e ects in the US. For European countries, the in uence of the PI on preferences is moderated signi cantly in just up to 40 percent of all possible e ects. This dissertation discusses the impacts of the results for party strategies, debates on direct democracy, and the mechanisms of polarization for PI-based preferences.
Identification of Cobalamin Binding Protein Synthesized de novo by Gastric Cancer Cells

The content of cobalamin-binding protein (Cb1BP) was measured in stomach extracts and various cell lines. Cb1BP was increased in the cancer extract compared with non-cancerous control. The level of Cb1BP was also increased in serum-free culture medium of a gastric cancer cell line, but was almost undetectable in media of control cell lines. This output of Cb1BP in medium was suppressed by cycloheximide. These Cb1BPs were immunologically cross-reactive with anti saliva R binder antibody. The Mr, determined by immunoprecipitation, was 70kDa and the pI, 2.8-3.2. From these properties, this Cb1BP in cancer cells was considered to be an isoprotein of the cobalamin R binder. Histochemical studies showed that immunoreactive Cb1BP was confined to cytosol of cancer cells and cells in metaplasia. The present results suggest that Cb1BP of the R binder type is synthesized de novo in some type of gastric cancer cells and in metaplastic cells.
Positive Presentation Management and Intelligence and the Personality Differentiation by Intelligence Hypothesis in Job Applicants

Both positive presentation management (PPM) and intelligence are considered as factors influencing the variability of personality self-descriptions. The relationship between PPM and intelligence and the personality differentiation by intelligence hypothesis were examined in a large sample (N=20,183) of job applicants administered the Standard Progressive Matrices and the NEO-PI-R. A composite of 10 NEO-PI-R items served as a PPM marker. Contrary to expectations, PPM and intelligence were not related. Only the variance in openness scores was slightly and linearly associated with IQ, and the variance for neuroticism and extraversion scores was somewhat higher in the IQ range beyond 115. However, congruence and Structural Equation Modelling analyses comparing personality structures for different IQ samples underscored the structural invariance of the NEO-PI-R. It is concluded that the NEO-PI-R keeps its structural properties for individuals across the IQ distribution in selection assessment.
International Technology Transfer (ITT) Projects and Development of Technological Capabilities in Malaysian Construction Industry: A Conceptual Framework

The International Technology Transfer (ITT) projects has emerged as an important business and managerial concern to many developing countries across the globe as well as Malaysia. ITT projects according to many researchers involve the cross-boarder transfer of technology with the main purpose to enhance the local technology capabalities in response to a changing economic environment. These technology transfer projects could be viewed in the form of knowledge (soft technology), skill, and tools (hard technology) which usually congregate from advanced countries to the developing countries through construction project development.Numerous modes (known as channels) of ITT could occur from the public and private firms of advanced countries to private and public sector locally. Some of the channels are considered effective while others are regarded as less effective. Therefore, the objectives of this paper are three folds; to investigate the major channels of international technology transfer (ITT) projects in Malaysia and how these channels and technology capabilities are diffused within the Malaysian construction industry. Finally, a conceptual framework is proposed for a successful ITT and development of technological capabilities for the Malaysian construction industry.
Effect of the Contemporary Global Variables on the Self-Concept of the Physical Education Faculties' Students in the Jordanian Universities

This study aimed at identifying the effect of the contemporary global variables on the self-concept of the physical education faculties' students in the Jordanian Universities according to gender, family monthly income, student's education level and student's accumulative average. The study sample consisted of (700) male and female students of those who were enrolled in the first semester of the academic year 2011/2012. The study sample was selected through the stratified random method, and Tennessee self-concept scale. The study concluded to There are statistically significant differences between male and female student in dimensions self concept: ethical self, familial self, social self, behavior, personal self, self-criticism, identity, physical self and self acceptance.
A Study of Job Satisfaction and its Demographic Correlates of Faculty Members at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

,satisfaction with various components of their academic career, such as nature of work salary, promotion, relations with the managers and colleagues. Methods : To investigate the relationship between the individuals and various dimensions of job satisfaction, a standard self–administered questionnaire of J.D. I was distributed between 154 respondents. A total of 122 copies of the questionnaire were returned and analyzed. Results : Distribution of the sample, on the basis of demographic variables of the participants were shown that, 82.1% of the subjects were men, 68.8% of them were over 45 years, 95.1% of the subjects were married, 82.8% of them were assistant professors and instructors and 60% of the subject were permanent official employees. Conclusion: The highest and the second highest level of satisfaction with the nature of their work and their colleagues respectively, whereas they showed to be least satisfied with their salaries and promotion policies. Satisfaction with career increased as the faculty members promoted to higher academic rank (P< .05). Further analysis of the data revealed a statistically significant linear relationship between the following pairs of variables: age and promotion aspects, salary and overall satisfaction score, years of employment and amount of salary, academic rank and promotion variable. Years of employment as a faculty member negatively correlated with all aspects of satisfaction. Also age was shown to be directly related to all dimensions of satisfaction (P< .05).
Irrigation water use efficiency in central Tunisian's wheat production systems: A stochastic data envelopment approach

This study employs stochastic DEA approach for measuring irrigation water efficiency of wheat farms in irrigated areas of Chbika (Central Tunisia). Data was collected from 170 wheat farms during 2010-2011cropping season. The empirical results show that the average water use efficiency calculated by this approach was only around 41% under CRS while it was 44% under VRS. This suggests that there is substantial scope for improving irrigation water use efficiency in the study region using the existing technology on wheat farms. A Tobit regression was used to identify the determinants of the irrigation water use efficiency in the studied sample. Results of the Tobit analysis show the positive effect on water use efficiency of variety choices, irrigation sources, membership in water users associations, irrigation management and experience. These results are valuable for policy makers since they can be easily integrated in the general guidelines of water valorisation policies.
Left to their Fate? Effects of Mining on the Environment and Wellbeing of Residents in the Asutifi District, Ghana

Ghana experienced rapid liberalisation in the mining sector in the 1980s and 90s which led to the intensification of mining activities across mining zones in the country. This study therefore examined how operations of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL) affect environmental justice in the Asutifi District. Using questionnaires, in-depth interview guides and observation checklist, data for the study were gathered from 217 randomly selected household respondents and 10 purposively selected key stakeholders. The results revealed widespread environmental injustices caused by mining that infringe on the rights of the residents of Asutifi District to live in safe and healthy environment they are entitled to. The paper recommends the application of international best practices by Newmont to reduce the adverse impacts of its activities on the environment and wellbeing of residents, and a revision of existing legislations on mining in Ghana in order to safeguard the wellbeing of communities affected by mining operations. Keywords: Mining, environmental justice, mining-fringe communities, stakeholders.
Polarization Behavior of High Temperature Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC)

The behavior of solid oxide electrolysis cell was investigated as follows. (1) The asymmetry of i-V performance indicated the existence of the parallel reaction path in the hydrogen evolution reaction. (2) It is possible to operate the cell at high water decomposition rate (>82%) without a remarkable interference of concentration polarization maintaining the effective electronic conductance of the electrode. (3) The polarization behavior revealed that the operation current density of 2A/cm2 can well be achieved within the optimum cell voltage of 1.48V at 1273K. (4) The degradation rate of LSM anode was decreased by improving the initial polarization resistance. (5) The degradation of LSC anode was accelerated by Sr.(6) The use of ceria-based electrolyte as an intermediate layer is effective in decreasing the degradation rate of LSM anode. The complete inhibition of the degradation could be achieved by avoiding the direct contact between LSM and YSZ.
Rangeland characteristics of a supercritically degraded landscape in the semi-arid area of South Africa

The objective of this study was to investigate rangeland condition in a semi-arid area with doubling erosion rates. Work was conducted using aerial photographic analysis and field investigations were conducted using 10 paired 20 x 20 m plots and 2 1 x 1 m quadrats randomly located with each plot. Degraded sites showed significant differences in soil compaction but not in soil water infiltration time. Degraded sites were characterized by absence of woody plant cover. Grass cover and litter cover were lower on degraded plots than on undegraded plots. Bare soil cover was more extensive on degraded plots than on undegraded plots. The sheet eroded plots had very low woody cover, grass cover and litter cover, low organic matter, low porosity and high soil density. Soil density on degraded sites was significantly different from undegraded sites (t test; t =3.482; df =18; p<0.05). Assessing rangeland characteristics and erosion risk in the study is part of a global management of agricultural soils that should aim at increasing productivity. Key words: Umfolozi catchment, soil erosion, semi-arid landscapes, range-condition.
Time-varying Macroeconomic Risk of Real Estate Returns

Macroeconomic risks have a huge effect on the economy in general and on both stock and real estate market in particular. Studies assume that across all U.S. stocks around 60% of the cumulative annual excess returns are earned on announcement days of important macroeconomic factors. However, according to the efficient-market hypothesis, in the majority of cases the surprise component -- the unexpected part -- of macroeconomic news should have an influence on the daily excess returns. We find that real estate returns are much less exposed to the risk of macroeconomic announcement days than stocks and bonds in the U.S. In the U.K., we are not able to find statistically significant differences of the daily excess returns for stocks, bonds, or real estate. Digging deeper, we find that mostly surprise components of retail sales and unemployment rate are statistically significant linked with real estate returns. Nonetheless their impact changed after 2009 and their signs are different in the U.S. and the U.K. Properties in the U.K. show a negative link to unexpected inflation over the whole sample, whereas in the U.S., this only partly applies before 2009.
Numerical simulation of 2D hydrodynamic impact of wedge and ship section at variable velocity

A commercial CFD code Fluent 6.3 ® is used to simulate non-linear free surface flow and compute the impact load during variable velocity water entry of 2D wedge and ship section. The code uses the finite volume method to solve the conservation of mass and momentum equations to obtain simulated flow field. The interface between water and air was modeled using volume of fluid (VOF) method. Wedge section with 30 degree dead-rise angle and a ship section are numerically simulated. Time history of impact force and pressures at distinct locations are predicted; and compared with existing experimental results and other numerical methods. Present numerical results compare well with experimental measurements. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.3329/jname.v10i1. 14383
Host Breadth and Ovipositional Behavior of Adult Polydrusus sericeus and Phyllobius oblongus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Nonindigenous Inhabitants of Northern Hardwood Forests

Abstract Polydrusus sericeus (Schaller) and Phyllobius oblongus (L.) are nonindigenous root-feeding weevils in northern hardwood forests of Wisconsin and Michigan. Detailed studies of adult host range, tree species preferences, and effects of food source on fecundity and longevity have not been conducted in North America. P. sericeus and P. oblongus adults fed on leaves of all 11 deciduous tree species offered in no-choice assays, but amount of consumption varied among species. P. sericeus consumed more yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis Britton), basswood (Tilia americana L.), and ironwood [Ostrya virginiana (Miller) K. Koch] than maple (Acer spp.). Conversely, P. oblongus consumed more ironwood than poplar (Populus spp.) and yellow birch, with maple being intermediate. Females ate 2.5 times as much as males. Mean frass production by P. sericeus was strongly correlated with foliage consumption among host tree species. In feeding choice assays, P. sericeus preferred yellow birch over ironwood, basswood, and aspen (Populus tremuloides Michaux). P. sericeus produced 29.93 ± 1.43 eggs/d when feeding on yellow birch compared with 2.04 ± 0.36 eggs/d on sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marshall). P. oblongus produced 4.32 ± 1.45 eggs/d when feeding on sugar maple compared with just 0.2 ± 0.1 eggs/d on yellow birch. Overall, total egg production for P. sericeus and P. oblongus averaged 830.1 ± 154.8 and 23.8 ± 11.8 eggs, respectively, when feeding on their optimal host plants. P. sericeus survived approximately five times longer in assays than P. oblongus, and it oviposited a total of 25.8 ± 4.0 d, whereas P. oblongus oviposited 1.9 ± 0.9 d. Egg size among P. sericeus and P. oblongus was 0.53 ± 0.008 by 0.32 ± 0.003 and 0.56 ± 0.005 by 0.29 ± 0.004 mm, respectively. In laboratory rearing of P. sericeus on yellow birch seedlings, 18% of the initial 500 larvae completed development to adults.
Interactive comment on “Probability distribu ions for explaining hydrological losses in South Australian catchments” by S. H. P. W. Gamage

The paper was reviewed by three reviewers and 2 out of three had severe remarks with respect to the novelty of the work or the methods applied. The third reviewer found this paper interesting as the information provided seems to be lacking in Australia. However, I believe that papers in HESS should try to make progress in research, and if questions are posed with respect to whether the state-of-the-art is being applied, then some major concerns should be made with respect to the submitted paper. This paper should undergo a major revision in which significant improvements should be made to the analyses techniques (including performing multivariate analyses instead of univari-
Analysis of Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Awka Urban Area, Nigeria

Causes and consequences of climate variability of which the fluctuation in rainfall amounts over time represent an important indicator is indeed an area that has continued to generate research attention. The aim of this paper is, therefore, to evaluate the concentration and variability of rainfall in time using Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) based on monthly precipitation over 38 years period (1976–2013) and its implications for flooding and water supply in the town. Data for the study were collected from NIMET, Lagos. The PCI was calculated for annual, seasonal and decadal scales using annual, wet and dry season equations. Result shows that annual PCI value range from the lowest of 12 in 1976 to the highest of 20 in 1987. About 78% of the years were characterized by PCI values that fall within moderate range, an indication of moderate precipitation distribution within the 38-year period, while 24% of the years recorded annual value within the irregular range indicating an irregular rainfall distribution and concentration across the months. Again, the fact that many months have PCI values within ≥ 16.7 is a further manifestation that almost 90% of the rainfall occurred in 6 months. These results show that the area is having reasonable floods with consequent pollution of the surface water bodies as well as soil erosion as observed in the town. It is, therefore, recommended that the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) should take cognizance of this result in the planning of the new layouts and redevelopment of the old areas of the town.