Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pea VEGETATIVE 2 Is an FD Homolog That Is Essential for Flowering and Compound In fl orescence Development

As knowledge of the gene networks regulating inflorescence development in Arabidopsis thaliana improves, the current challenge is to characterize this system in different groups of crop species with different inflorescence architecture. Pea (Pisum sativum) has served as a model for development of the compound raceme, characteristic of many legume species, and in this study, we characterize the pea VEGETATIVE2 (VEG2) locus, showing that it is critical for regulation of flowering and inflorescence development and identifying it as a homolog of the bZIP transcription factor FD. Through detailed phenotypic characterizations of veg2 mutants, expression analyses, and the use of protein-protein interaction assays, we find that VEG2 has important roles during each stage of development of the pea compound inflorescence. Our results suggest that VEG2 acts in conjunction with multiple FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) proteins to regulate expression of downstream target genes, including TERMINAL FLOWER1, LEAFY, and MADS box homologs, and to facilitate cross-regulation within the FT gene family. These findings further extend our understanding of the mechanisms underlying compound inflorescence development in pea and may have wider implications for future manipulation of inflorescence architecture in related legume crop species.
Can Ability Conceptualizations Alter the Impact of Social Comparison in Motor Learning

We examined the interactive influence of normative feedback and conceptions of ability on the learning of a balance task. Ability conceptions were induced by instructions portraying the task as either an acquirable skill or reflecting an inherent ability. Bogus normative feedback about the “average” balance scores of others on a given trial suggested that participants’ performance was either above (Better groups) or below average (Worse groups). Thus, there were four groups: Inherent-Ability Better, Inherent-Ability Worse, Acquirable-Skill Better, and Acquirable-Skill Worse. Following two days of practice, learning was assessed on Day 3 in retention and dual-task transfer tests. The Better groups demonstrated more effective learning than the Worse groups. Questionnaire results revealed differences in self-related concerns between those groups. Signature size changes suggested that participants in the Worse groups perceived negative normative feedback as a threat to the self. The findings highlight the imp.
Comparison of Unilateral Fasciocutaneous V-Y Flap Technique with Cleft Lift Procedure in the Treatment of Recurrent Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Retrospective Clinical Study

Background This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes of the cleft lift procedure and V-Y flap technique in the treatment of recurrent pilonidal sinus disease (PSD). Material/Methods A total of 51 patients who underwent cleft lift procedure and 43 patients who underwent fasciocutaneous V-Y flap technique were evaluated. The demographic characteristics, previous operations, duration of symptoms, perioperative complications, duration of operation and hospital stay, duration of draining of all patients, and recurrence of PSD were recorded. Results The mean operation time was 35.61±5.254 min in the cleft lift group (CLG) and 57.42±7.327 min in the V-Y flap group (VYFG) (p=0.001). No wound dehiscence was found in the VYFG and 5 patients (9.8%) had wound dehiscence in the CLG (p=0.035). Draining time was 1.39±0.603 days in the CLG and 2.79±0.638 days in VYFG (p=0.001). The mean hospital stay was 1.75±0.523 days in the CLG and 3.77±1.02 days in the VYFG (p=0.001). Two patients (3.9%) in the CLG had recurrence and no recurrence was reported in the VYFG (p=0.189) in the given time interval. Conclusions Both methods in treatment of recurrent PSD can be preferred because of low complication and recurrence rates. Because no recurrence was found after the V-Y flap technique, it appears to be a preferable method despite some disadvantages.
Work commitment, job satisfaction, and job performance: an empirical investigation

This study examines the relationships between joint work commitments, job satisfaction, and job performance of lawyers employed by private law firms in Israel. Based on Morrowʼs (1993) concept of five universal forms of commitment, their interrelationship was tested with respect to the commitment model of Randall and Cote (1991), which appeared to show in previous studies (Cohen, 1999, 2000) a better fit compared to other models. In addition, the study examined the relationship between the commitment model and work attitude and outcome, namely, job satisfaction and job performance. The results show that the commitment model of Randall and Cote was almost fully supported, except for the relationship between job involvement and continuance commitment. This relationship is better understood via career commitment. An interesting finding of this study is that job satisfaction has a mediating role in the relationship between joint work commitment and job performance. The article concludes with suggestions regarding further investigation of the interrelationships between work commitment constructs, and the relationship between joint commitment forms, job satisfaction, and job performance.
Reversed microstructures and tensile properties after various cold rolling reductions in AISI 301LN steel

Heavy cold rolling is generally required for efficient grain size refinement in the martensitic reversion process, which is, however, not desirable in practical processing. In the present work, the influence of cold rolling reductions of 32%, 45% and 63% on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of a metastable austenitic AISI 301LN type steel were investigated in detail adopting scanning electron microscopy with the electron backscatter diffraction method and mechanical testing. A completely austenitic microstructure and a partially reversed counterpart were created. It was found that the fraction of grains with a size of 3 µm or larger, called medium-sized grains, increased with decreasing the prior cold rolling reduction. These grains are formed mainly from the shear-reversed austenite, transformed from slightly-deformed martensite, by gradual evolution of subgrains to grains. However, in spite of significant amounts of medium-sized grains, the tensile properties after the 32% or 45% cold rolling reductions were practically equal to those after the 63% reduction. The austenite stability against the formation of deformation-induced martensite in subsequent straining was reduced by lowering the cold rolling reduction, due to the larger grain size of medium-sized grains and the shift of their orientation towards {211} .
Role of serum albumin level compared to CD 4 + cell count as a marker of immunosuppression in HIV infection

Back ground: HIV infection is global pandemic characterized by profound immunosuppresion.So there is a need to identify and establish efficacy of alternate prognostic markers of immunosuppression other than CD4+ cell count for HIV. Objectives:To evaluate serum albumin level andcorrelate between serum albumin levels, CD4+ cell count and other markers of immunosuppression like Albumin/Globulin ratio, hematocrit, and platelet count. Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted on 200 HIV/AIDS patients presenting to and registered at ART Centre JLN Hospital, Ajmer. A detailed history,clinical examination and laboratory investigations including Hb,TLC,DLC,Hematocrit,LFT withSerum Albumin level,RFT,CD4+Cell Counts,HIV Tridot test was done. Results:In our study the mean albumin level was 3.21 ± 0.68, There was Significant positive correlation between CD4 count and albumin level. [r]=0.784, P<0.001. Also significant direct correlation between CD4 count and Albumin/ Globulin ratio.P<0.001 Conclusion : Albumin and Albumin/ Globulin ratio could be used as a supplementary marker for immunosuppression in HIV/AIDS patients.
Neuton-induced Multiple Bit Upsets on dynamically-stressed commercial SRAM arrays

We investigate the occurrence of Multiple Bit Upsets in commercial SRAMs of 4Mbits and 32Mbits when irradiated with neutrons. The devices were irradiated at TSL facility with QMN beams of energies from 50MeV to 180MeV. Experimental data demonstrate that the dynamic-stress increases SRAMs sensitivity as well as MBUs occurrence for both the memory types. We also show that both SEU and MBU cross section may depend on memory architecture and memory utilization.
Antagonistic Activity of Actinomycetes from Jeypore Paddy Soils against Selective Phytopathogenic Fungi

In the present study, 15 isolates of actinomycetes were isolated from upland paddy of Jeypore, Odissa. They were screened for their antagonistic activity against four different fungal plant pathogens namely, Rhizoctonia solani, Helminthosporium oryzae, Curvularia lunata and Fusarium orysporum by dual plate assay. The antagonistic effects were more prominent after two days in R. solani and three days in the other fungi. Act 8 and 10 resulted in an inhibition of 1.1–1.5 cm, whereas others showed a minimum inhibition of <0.8 cm. The colony morphology of actinomycetes was observed under phase contrast microscope and it revealed the highly coiled spiral type of spore chains particularly in Act 7, 9 and 11. Genomic DNA was isolated from the selected isolates and they were amplified using PCR primers fD1 and rP2, which produced amplification of 1500 bp. RFLP was used to analyze the genetic diversity of the actinomycetes isolates from the soil using restriction enzyme Sau3A, which formed restriction pattern producing bands with 540–650bp confirming the isolates were belongs to the genes Streptomyces.
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF HUFFMAN AND LEMPEL-ZIV WELCH DATA COMPRESSION FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NODE APPLICATION

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are becoming important in today’s technology in helping monitoring our surrounding environment. However, wireless sensor nodes are powered by limited energy supply. To extend the lifetime of the device, energy consumption must be reduced. Data transmission is known to consume the largest amount of energy in a sensor node. Thus, one method to reduce the energy used is by compressing the data before transmitting it. This study analyses the performance of the Huffman and Lempel-Ziv Welch (LZW) algorithms when compressing data that are commonly used in WSN. From the experimental results, the Huffman algorithm gives a better performance when compared to the LZW algorithm for this type of data. The Huffman algorithm is able to reduce the data size by 43% on average, which is four times faster than the LZW algorithm.
Allometric larval growth of the bottom-dwelling catfish Lophiosilurus alexandri Steindachner, 1876 (Siluriformes: Pseudopimelodidae)

We investigated the early life growth pattern of pacama, Lophiosilurus alexandri , a catfish endemic to the rio Sao Francisco basin, Brazil. Pacama larvae were kept in a galvanized trough for 29 days after hatching. We collected approximately 10 larvae daily (total number = 285). We obtained from each specimen the total length (independent variable) and 11 other body measurements (dependent variables). We performed linear regressions on the log-transformed data to determine the growth pattern of the body measurements and the respective inflexion point on the growth curves. Except for trunk length, trunk width and yolk sac volume, the remaining body measurements showed a positive allometric growth coefficient up to the respective IP followed by a decrease in the rate of relative growth afterwards. Although trunk width presented a positive allometric growth, no significant inflexion point was detected. The dorsal-ventral head flattening seen in the adult pacama was quickly expressed in the larvae as indicated by the large allometric growth of head width. Maxillary barbels showed the highest growth rate. The exceptionally high growth rates of eyes and maxillary barbels and the acquired ability to capture prey (as suggested by mouth length growth) strengthened the hypothesis of growth priorities in which the most essential organs develop first.
Optimal Search in Planar Subdivisions

A planar subdivision is any partition of the plane into (possibly unbounded) polygonal regions. The subdivision search problem is the following: given a subdivision $S$ with $n$ line segments and a query point $p$, determine which region of $S$ contains $p$. We present a practical algorithm for subdivision search that achieves the same (optimal) worst case complexity bounds as the significantly more complex algorithm of Lipton and Tarjan, namely $O(\log n)$ search time with $O(n)$ storage. Our subdivision search structure can be constructed in linear time from the subdivision representation used in many applications.
The Effect of the Invasive Plant Species Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl. on Energy Recovery Parameters of Semi-Natural Grassland Biomass

Biodiversity of semi-natural grasslands is increasingly endangered by successful invasive plant species such as the legume Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl. In order to contain the propagation of this plant species, early and regular harvesting needs to be applied. Therefore, a form of utilization for the harvested biomass has to be developed. One opportunity could be the use of the biomass as a feedstock for biogas and solid fuel production. This study investigates the effect of L. polyphyllus on the nutrient and mineral composition in a mixture series with semi-natural grassland biomass and examines the changes in nutrient and mineral content through hydrothermal conditioning and mechanical dewatering of silage. Untreated lupine-invaded biomass has higher N and Mg concentrations, but lower Cl, K and S concentrations compared to the semi-natural grassland biomass. The mineral concentrations in the biomass exceeded recommendations for combustion. However, with the proposed pre-treatment of hydrothermal conditioning and subsequent dewatering, both lupine-containing and lupine-free semi-natural grassland biomass could achieve adequate values for combustion, given that a state-of-the-art combustion technique is used, including measures to reduce emissions of NOx and particulate matter. Thus, solid fuel production through hydrothermal conditioning and mechanical separation may offer a practical solution for the containment of lupine or other invasive species in semi-natural grasslands and may constitute an important element for sustainable bioenergy production.
Updated analyses of temperature and precipitation extreme indices since the beginning of the twentieth century: The HadEX2 dataset

In this study, we present the collation and analysis of the gridded land‐based dataset of indices of temperature and precipitation extremes: HadEX2. Indices were calculated based on station data using a consistent approach recommended by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices, resulting in the production of 17 temperature and 12 precipitation indices derived from daily maximum and minimum temperature and precipitation observations. High‐quality in situ observations from over 7000 temperature and 11,000 precipitation meteorological stations across the globe were obtained to calculate the indices over the period of record available for each station. Monthly and annual indices were then interpolated onto a 3.75° × 2.5° longitude‐latitude grid over the period 1901–2010. Linear trends in the gridded fields were computed and tested for statistical significance. Overall there was very good agreement with the previous HadEX dataset during the overlapping data period. Results showed widespread significant changes in temperature extremes consistent with warming, especially for those indices derived from daily minimum temperature over the whole 110 years of record but with stronger trends in more recent decades. Seasonal results showed significant warming in all seasons but more so in the colder months. Precipitation indices also showed widespread and significant trends, but the changes were much more spatially heterogeneous compared with temperature changes. However, results indicated more areas with significant increasing trends in extreme precipitation amounts, intensity, and frequency than areas with decreasing trends.
The presentation of depression symptoms in attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder: comparing child and parent reports

Background Attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently co‐occurs with depression, and outcomes are poor when both are present. Little is known about whether depression symptoms present differently in ADHD compared to the general population, or how reliable young people with ADHD are at reporting these symptoms. This study aimed to describe depression symptoms in a clinical ADHD sample compared to a population sample, and compare self‐reports of depression symptoms with parent‐reports. Methods Two hundred and forty‐nine children with ADHD and their parents completed follow‐up questionnaires around 5 years after taking part in a Cardiff University ADHD study. Child depression symptoms were measured using parent‐ and child‐reported Mood and Feelings Questionnaires (MFQ) and compared to a population sample with MFQ data (n = 1460). Within both samples, child‐ and parent‐reported depression symptoms were compared. Results Although the profile of depression symptoms was similar between young people with ADHD and those in the general population, depression symptoms were much more common in the ADHD sample (parent‐rated MFQ score = 24.52 vs. 9.39; child‐rated = 21.02 vs. 11.86). The most common symptoms in both samples included irritability, restlessness and concentration difficulties, with core depression symptoms such as feeling miserable/unhappy also prominent. Within the ADHD sample, but not the population sample, children reported depression symptoms less frequently than their parents. Conclusions Young people with ADHD are at high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression but may under‐report the severity of their symptoms. Obtaining parent reports of depression symptoms in this group may be important to avoid missing key indicators of risk.
Prescription writing error in general practice: A cross sectional study at tertiary care hospital in Hyderabad, Pakistan

Prescription is an instruction written by a medical practitioner to pharmacist which contains drug name, dose, frequency, directions for compounding, advices for drug consumption etc. Drug induced morbidity is an important problem in ambulatory care patients and its one of the major factor is prescription error. Therefore, the present study was performed to assess the current prescription writing trend for identifying frequent errors and proposing the ways by which these can be overcome. A cross sectional study was conducted by collecting 2120 prescriptions written in outpatient department (OPD) of tertiary care hospital. The prescribing errors were identified on the basis of WHO guidelines for prescription writing and current guidance published in British National Formulary. Most of the prescriptions evaluated did not follow the proper guidelines. Patient's weight, prescriber's contact, duration of therapy and drug generic name were missed in more than 90% of prescriptions. A significant number of prescriptions were also found to be illegibly written. Overall, prescription wring trend was worse and there is a need of training for proper prescription writing. Implementation of computerized order entry system and participation of pharmacists at all points of medication process may also substantially improve prescription writing trend.
DNA damage by lipid peroxidation products: implications in cancer, inflammation and autoimmunity

Abstract Oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation (LPO) induced by inflammation, excess metal storage and excess caloric intake cause generalized DNA damage, producing genotoxic and mutagenic effects. The consequent deregulation of cell homeostasis is implicated in the pathogenesis of a number of malignancies and degenerative diseases. Reactive aldehydes produced by LPO, such as malondialdehyde, acrolein, crotonaldehyde and 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal, react with DNA bases, generating promutagenic exocyclic DNA adducts, which likely contribute to the mutagenic and carcinogenic effects associated with oxidative stress-induced LPO. However, reactive aldehydes, when added to tumor cells, can exert an anticancerous effect. They act, analogously to other chemotherapeutic drugs, by forming DNA adducts and, in this way, they drive the tumor cells toward apoptosis. The aldehyde-DNA adducts, which can be observed during inflammation, play an important role by inducing epigenetic changes which, in turn, can modulate the inflammatory process. The pathogenic role of the adducts formed by the products of LPO with biological macromolecules in the breaking of immunological tolerance to self antigens and in the development of autoimmunity has been supported by a wealth of evidence. The instrumental role of the adducts of reactive LPO products with self protein antigens in the sensitization of autoreactive cells to the respective unmodified proteins and in the intermolecular spreading of the autoimmune responses to aldehyde-modified and native DNA is well documented. In contrast, further investigation is required in order to establish whether the formation of adducts of LPO products with DNA might incite substantial immune responsivity and might be instrumental for the spreading of the immunological responses from aldehyde-modified DNA to native DNA and similarly modified, unmodified and/or structurally analogous self protein antigens, thus leading to autoimmunity.
Double Embeddings and CNN-based Sequence Labeling for Aspect Extraction

One key task of fine-grained sentiment analysis of product reviews is to extract product aspects or features that users have expressed opinions on. This paper focuses on supervised aspect extraction using deep learning. Unlike other highly sophisticated supervised deep learning models, this paper proposes a novel and yet simple CNN model employing two types of pre-trained embeddings for aspect extraction: general-purpose embeddings and domain-specific embeddings. Without using any additional supervision, this model achieves surprisingly good results, outperforming state-of-the-art sophisticated existing methods. To our knowledge, this paper is the first to report such double embeddings based CNN model for aspect extraction and achieve very good results.
Damping and Tracking Control Schemes for Nanopositioning

Fast and accurate tracking of reference trajectories is highly desirable in many nanopositioning applications, including scanning probe microscopy. Performance in common positioning stage designs is limited by the presence of lightly damped resonances and actuator nonlinearities such as hysteresis and creep. To improve the tracking performance in such systems, several damping and tracking control schemes have been presented in the literature. In this paper, six different control schemes are presented and applied to a nanopositioning system for experimental comparison. They include schemes applying damping control in the form of positive position feedback, integral resonant control, integral force feedback, and passive shunt-damping. Also, general pole placement in the form of model reference control, as well as a control scheme requiring only a combination of a low-pass filter and an integrator, is presented. The control schemes are fixed-structure, low-order control laws, for which few results exist in the literature with regard to optimal tuning. A practical tuning procedure for obtaining good tracking performance for five of the control schemes is, therefore, presented. Experimental results show that the schemes provide similar performance, and the main differences are due to the specific implementation of each scheme.