Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pichia pastoris expressing recombinant Misgurnus anguillicaudatus growth hormone promotes the growth of M. anguillicaudatus larvae.

Growth hormones (GH) can promote fish growth, however, it is extremely low in fish body and difficultly to purify. The study attempted to address this problem by introducing gene engineering technology. The HIS4 mutant yeast Pichia pastoris GS115 strain was transformed with a constructed vector pPIC9K containing misgurnus anguillicaudatus Growth Hormone (maGH) cDNA under the control of alcohol oxidase (aox1) gene promoter. PCR analysis was employed in verifying the stable integration of introduced DNA. SDS-PAGE analysis indicated that recombinant M. anguillicaudatus GH (rmaGH) had been expressed and exported into the culture medium after methanol induction. The production peaked at 72 h after induction, and the yield was as high as 300 mg/L in shaking-flask fermentation medium, accounting for 53% of the total secreted proteins. By feeding experiment to larvae, rmaGH showed the significant growth-promoting effects in body weight and length on M. anguillicaudatus compared with the control group (P<0.01) at 6 weeks. These results were valuable to develop a new fish growth
Gender Differences, Life Satisfaction, its Correlate and Death Anxiety in Retirement

Pakistan is under the influence of fast mounting population all over the world. World Health Organization (1998) reported that six percent of the total population percentage is above the age of 60 years and this number would be almost twice till the year 2025. Moreover, despite political and economic instability, the overall life expectancy has increased and the life span will be of 72 years till 2023 [3]. Being significant part of population, attention has to be focused on the concerns of older adults. At the last stage of life, augmented awareness can evoke the question of one’s existence which cannot be ignored by mortal human. At this stage, usually the elderly are afflicted by fate anxiety and death anxiety resulting in less life satisfaction. A less satisfied life can evoke guilt leading to depression. Hence, there was a need to study these mechanisms in old age. Moreover, retirees’ work role identity and perspective towards life also tends to undergo modification and sometimes they experience a void within them in the last part of their lives. In addition, as quality of life is concomitant to different life aspects which vary from person to person, retirees also inclined to evaluate their lives on different basis. Consequently, the current study was planned to delineate the relationship of death anxiety and correlates of life satisfaction in retirees.
Face Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorder Re-Evaluated Through Diffusion Models

Objective: Research using cognitive or perceptual tasks in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often relies on mean reaction time (RT) and accuracy derived from alternative-forced choice paradigms. However, these measures can confound differences in task-related processing efficiency with caution (i.e., preference for speed or accuracy). We examined whether computational models of decision-making allow these components to be isolated. Method: Using data from two face-processing tasks (face recognition and egocentric eye-gaze discrimination), we explored whether adolescents with ASD and wide-ranging intellectual ability differed from an age and IQ matched comparison group on model parameters that are thought to represent processing efficiency, caution, and perceptual encoding/motor output speed. Results: We found evidence that autistic adolescents had lower processing efficiency and caution but did not differ from nonautistic adolescents in the time devoted to perceptual encoding/motor output. These results were more consistent across tasks when we only analyzed participants with IQ above 85. Cross-task correlations suggested that processing efficiency and caution parameters were relatively stable across individuals and tasks. Furthermore, logistic classification with model parameters improved discrimination between individuals with and without ASD relative to classification using mean RT and accuracy. Finally, previous research has found that ADHD symptoms are associated with lower processing efficiency, and we observed a similar relationship in our sample, but only for autistic adolescents. Conclusions: Together, these results suggest that models of decision-making could provide both better discriminability between autistic and nonautistic individuals on cognitive tasks and also a more specific understanding of the underlying mechanisms driving these differences.
The interplay between cultural and institutional/structural contingencies in human resource management practices

In the face of globalization, organizations are concerned with how to design and implement HRM practices to fit the global as well as the local context. Based on a thorough literature review, the paper presents a systematic review of literature on cultural as well as institutional/structural contingencies influencing HRM practices in six key areas: human resource planning and career management; job analysis and design; recruitment and selection; performance appraisal; compensation and reward management; and training and development. The framework presented in this paper will, it is hoped, guide future cross-cultural research as well as the practices of multinational corporations.
avelet analysis of correlation among Canary Islands octopus captures per unit ffort , sea-surface temperatures and the North Atlantic Oscillation

Short-term fluctuations in the octopus catches off the Canary Islands have been attributed to changes in the sea surface temperature (SST) and the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) pattern. These results have been found using stationarity assumptions. However, the behavior of environmental systems is not always linear, and environmental time series do not always satisfy the statistical property of stationarity. Wavelet spectral analysis is a methodology which can deal with non-linear, non-stationary and noisy time series. Cross wavelet analysis (wavelet coherence) is applied to investigate the environmental effects (SST, NAO) on octopus abundance fluctuations measured as capture per unit of effort (CPUE) from 1989 to 2007 in the waters of the Canary Islands. A slightly positive correlation exists between NAO and CPUE at lags ea surface temperature (SST)
On bullwhip in supply chains — historical review , present practice and expected future impact

Demand amplification (or ‘‘bullwhip’’ as it is now called) is not a new phenomenon, since evidence of its existence has been recorded at least as far back as the start of the 20th century and is well known to economists. Yet industry worldwide still has to cope with bullwhip measured not just in terms of the 2:1 amplification which is frequently quoted, but sometimes it is as high as 20:1 from end-to-end in the supply chain. This can be very costly in terms of capacity oncosts and stock-out costs on the upswing and stockholding and obsolescence costs on the downswing. In this paper we have identified 10 published causes of bullwhip, all of which are capable of elimination by re-engineering the supply chain. We offer evidence on the present ‘‘health’’ of a family of supply chains, and pinpoint much good practice. This is in anticipation that such excellence will become normative in the near future as the learning experience gathers momentum and provided that human factors are properly addressed. r 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Utilization of Red Pepper Fruit Stem as Reinforcing Filler in Plastic Composites

The effects of the amounts of flour from the red pepper (Capsicum annuum) fruit stem (RPFS), together with coupling agent (CA), on the mechanical and physical properties of polypropylene (PP)-based composites were investigated. Pellets manufactured through single screw extruders were injection molded into composite samples. Density, mechanical property, and dimensional stability of manufactured composites were determined according to ASTM standards. Results were analyzed using central composite design (CCD). Statistical analyses showed that filler loading significantly affected the density, as well as mechanical and physical properties of thermoplastic composites. Density of the composites was increased with filler loading but not affected by coupling agent amounts. In the case of mechanical properties, tensile modulus, flexural strength, and flexural modulus were improved with increasing filler loading while the tensile strengths, elongation at break, and impact strength of the samples were decreased. The tensile strength of the thermoplastic composites was positively affected by CA contents, but other mechanical properties were not affected as much. In the case of physical properties, thickness swelling and water absorption of the composites were increased with increasing weight percent of RPFS flour. However, these properties were not significantly changed by CA addition. Overall results revealed that RPFS flour could be potentially suitable raw materials for thermoplastic composites.
Medicolegal Study of Agent of Fire Burn in Young Married Female in Autopsy Cases

Dry thermal burns are one of the most devastating conditions encountered in health. The dry thermal burns injury represents an assault on all aspects of the patient, from the physical to the psychological. Autopsy has previously been shown to be a useful retrospective diagnostic tool; however we challenge its reliability as a result of our study. Aim of the study: Distribution of burn cases on the basis of agent of fire among study group. To highlights problem regarding agent of fire in victims. In most of the cases agent of fire is stove explosion 23.3 % in burn victim.
Production of indole-3-acetic acid by berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) rhizobia isolated from Haryana, India

A total of 40 Rhizobium strains were isolated from the root nodules of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) crop which was collected from 17 different villages of three districts (Hisar, Sirsa and Karnal) of Haryana state. Morphologically, biochemically and finally by plant infectivity test, they were recognized as rhizobia. All the isolated strains were tested for the production of indole-3-acetic acid (a phytohormone having important physiological implications). IAA production was checked quantitatively in YEM (yeast extract mannitol) medium supplemented with 0.1 mgml-1 L-tryptophan. All the 40 Rhizobium strains were found to be IAA producers after 72 h; however their production amount varied significantly. Rhizobium strain BH14 was found to elaborate maximum amount of IAA (176 µgml-1) followed by BH13 (147.6 µgml-1) and BH45 (147.4 µgml-1). All the three superior IAA producers belonged to district Hisar. These results confirm the potential of some strains of R. leguminosarum bv trifolii as biofertilizers.
Particulate emissions from fires in central Siberian Scots pine forests

Siberian boreal forest fires burn large areas annually, resulting in smoke that releases large amounts of particulate emission into the atmosphere. We sampled aerosol emissions from experimental fires on three Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) forest sites of central Siberia. Emissions from ground-based aerosol samples were 0.10.7 t/ha. This value represented 1%7% of the total biomass (1030 t/ha) consumed during the experimental fires. We were able to classify the chemical composition of 77%90% of the mass of particulate fire emissions. Chemical analysis indicated that an average of 8%17% of the particulate composition was of mineral origin. Carbonaceous aerosols created because of incomplete combustion ranged from 50% to 70% of the total aerosol mass. The fraction of aerosols containing elemental carbon (EC) (i.e., graphite, soot, and charcoal) was 7%15%. As our samples were taken near the ground surface, these results represent freshly emitted fire aerosols that have not yet had time to react with .
Do Momentum, Value, and Size Premia Predict Economic Growth?

This paper explore whether market anomalies can predict economic growth and other macroeconomic factors using the time-varying volatility methodology. The findings indicate that risk premia have different and significant relationship with different macroeconomic factors in the U.S market. The findings of using different univariate and multivariate specification of Ordinary Least Squares and TARCH models suggest that momentum can predict economic growth while there is no evidence that value premium, size premium or momentum can do. However there is strong evidence that the liquidity crisis can predict the economic growth.
Transitions and Trajectories for Studies of Expertise

The transition from student to expert professional can be accelerated when a trajectory for change is plotted and made visible to learners. Trajectories or paths toward expertise are domain specific and must first be documented and then used within instructional contexts to promote knowledge transitions. This article describes how models of expertise can serve to help students attain higher levels of competence.
Neurobiology of sexual desire

The aim of this paper is to elucidate the anatomical and molecular nature of sexual desire. As such we have focused our attention to the telodiencephalic reproductive complex and the functional interactions with the cortico-limbic circuit that regulate sexual and non-sexual motivation. Major focus of our review was on the animal studies that included hormones, peptides, neurotransmitters and the unique study paradigms that were designed to separate sexual motivation from the consumatory behavior. We also have covered limited number of clinical trials but our primary goal was to review the animal study results. We present rapidly evolving animal research data that we hope will contribute toward the development of new drugs that ameliorate the symptoms of hypoactive sexual desire disorders. NeuroQuantology | June 2013 | Volume 11 | Issue 2 | Page 332-359
Soil fertility and parasitoids shape herbivore selection on plants

Although plants and herbivores interact under varying soil resources and natural enemy effects, little is known about how these factors influence plant–herbivore interactions and shape the evolution of plant and herbivore traits. Here, we ask whether soil fertility and parasitoids shape selection on fruit number imposed by a seed predator (SP) on the perennial herb Ruellia nudiflora. We used a common garden where half the plants of 14 genetic families were fertilized and recorded the abundance of cleistogamous (CL) fruits and seeds, SPs and parasitoids. We calculated relative fitness per family based on CL seed number under the following three scenarios: three trophic levels (accounting for SP and parasitoid effects), two trophic levels (accounting for SP but not parasitoid effects), and one trophic level (fitness in absence of SPs), and compared selection strength on fruit number between trophic scenarios and fertility environments. In unfertilized conditions, SPs selected for increased CL fruit number, whereas parasitoids dampened (but did not eliminate) this selective impact. With fertilization, however, selection by SPs was reduced and unaffected by parasitoids. Synthesis. Overall, we show that parasitoids can shape herbivore selection on plants, but that both herbivore and parasitoid selective impacts depend upon the abiotic environment. These findings underscore how linkages between abiotic factors and trophic complexity influence the ecological and evolutionary outcomes of species interactions.
Water‐soluble species in the marine aerosol from the northern South China Sea: High chloride depletion related to air pollution

[1] Dichotomous (PM2.5–10 and PM2.5 modes) and size-resolved marine aerosols collected during the northeastern monsoon on two wintertime cruises in the subtropical South China Sea (SCS) were analyzed for water-soluble ions. During the sampling periods the study region was under the influence of strong pollution originating primarily from the Asian continent. Elevated levels of non-sea-salt sulfate and ammonium ions of up to 4.5 and 1.2 μg/m3, respectively, were observed, indicating that the SCS is now substantially contaminated by massive amounts of air pollutants most likely from China and South/Southeast Asia. The non-sea-salt sulfate to nitrate mass ratios reaching 3.8 ± 1.9 are much larger than those (approximately 2) in and around East Asia and the western Pacific Ocean, suggesting that the Asian outflow aerosols measured in the SCS experienced different traveling history from those in the vicinity of source regions. High chloride depletion (Cl-depletion) measured in the SCS marine aerosols was, on average, 30% for coarse-mode particles and nearly 90% for fine-mode particles. Cl-depletion is size-dependent, and maximizes in submicrometer particles (i.e., Cl has almost been completely lost). Acid displacement is responsible for the observed high Cl-depletion: nitrate substitution accounts for the coarse-mode depletion, whereas sulfate substitution accounts for the fine-mode depletion. The acid displacement of sea salt aerosols may be related to a variety of factors, especially the substantial air pollution, which is discussed in detail in this paper. On cloudy/rainy days, fine-mode aerosol samples have moderate Cl-depletion (i.e., ∼40–50%), in contrast to nearly complete Cl loss on sunny days, presumably indicating that photochemical reactions would play a key role in the Cl-deficit; however, it merits further investigation as the available samples were limited.
Comparative study on the effects between single-port laparoscopic and open radical gastrectomy on postoperative recovery of patients with gastric cancer

Objective: To investigate and compare the effects of single-port laparoscopy and open radical gastrectomy on postoperative recovery of patients. Methods: One hundred and twelve patients with gastric cancer undergoing gastrointestinal surgery who were admitted to the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery in our hospital were selected as the subjects of the research. The patients were divided into single-port laparoscopic group (single-port laparoscopic radical gastrectomy) and laparotomy group (open radical gastrectomy) with 56 cases for each group. The effects of different operation modes on postoperative recovery were analyzed. And the observation indexes were: recovery time of aerofluxus, removal time of abdominal drainage tube, recovery time of semi-liquid diet, incision healing time, postoperative length of hospital stay, postoperative complications, postoperative pain, etc. Results: Compared with open radical gastrectomy, the recovery time of aerofluxus (P=0.016), the removal time of abdominal drainage tube (P=0.017) and the recovery time of semi-liquid diet (P<0.001) of single-port laparoscopic group were shorter. There was no difference between these two groups in incision healing time (P=0.21) and postoperative complication rate (P=0.595), but the length of hospital stay of single-port laparoscopic group was shorter (P=0.022). Pain changes of single-port laparoscopic group presented the characteristic of being fast at first and then slow while that of laparotomy group was slow at first and then fast. And Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores (P=0.002) and Pain Rating Index (PRI) scores (P=0.003) in laparoscopy group were lower than those of laparotomy group. Conclusion: Compared to open gastrectomy, single-port laparoscopic gastrectomy has more advantages in recovering aerofluxus, removing drainage tube, recovering semi-liquid diet and shortening the length of hospital stay. And it can reduce postoperative pain.
Impulsive-Smooth Behavior in Multimode Systems Part II : Minimality and Equivalence

This is the second part of a two-part study of linear multimode systems. In the first part, it was argued that the behavior of such a system on an interval between switches should be described in a framework that allows for impulses at the switching instant, and both first-order and polynomial representations were introduced that satisfy this requirement. Here we determine the conditions under which first-order representations are minimal. We also show how two minimal representations of the same behavior are related: this leads in particular to an appropriate state-space isomorphism theorem. The minimality conditions are given a dynamic interpretation. Copyright 0 19% Elsevier Science Ltd.
Risk assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in poultry and beef

Purpose – A quantitative microbiological risk assessment (QMRA) was developed to estimate the probability of getting listeriosis as a consequence of chicken and beef consumption in Chile. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – As a first step a deterministic retail-to-home model was constructed for the Chilean susceptible population, including storage, cross-contamination and cooking. Next, two probabilistic models were developed, including variability and/or the uncertainty of some of the parameters. The probabilistic models were analyzed by Monte Carlo simulations with 100,000 iterations. Findings – Of the total susceptible population used in the model (2.81 million people), the deterministic model estimated 11 and two listeriosis cases because of beef and poultry consumption, respectively and the variability model estimated a mean of 322 and 7,546 cases for beef and poultry consumption, respectively. The uncertainty analysis showed large ranges, with realistic estimates m.
The Effect of Subconscious Performance Goals on Academic Performance

ABSTRACT We investigated the impact of subconscious goals on academic performance in two field experiments. We show that unobtrusive priming of goals with regard to achievement motivation by means of a photograph improves performance in different educational contexts. High-school students who were exposed to an achievement-related photograph achieved higher grades than students in two control conditions. This effect was not affected by students’ prior performance. University students exposed to a photograph representing a specific, difficult goal reached even higher performance than students taking the exam with a general achievement photograph. For practice, subconscious goals may form a powerful, cost-effective tool to enhance academic performance. However, varying results across the experiments also prompt the need for further investigations of such effects.
Multiview depth-based pose estimation

Commonly used human motion capture systems require intrusive attachment of markers that are visually tracked with multiple cameras. In this work we present an efficient and inexpensive solution to markerless motion capture using only a few Kinect sensors. We use our system to design a smart home platform with a network of Kinects that are installed inside the house. Our first contribution is a multiview pose estimation system. Unlike the previous work on 3d pose estimation using a single depth camera, we relax constraints on the camera location and do not assume a co-operative user. We apply recent image segmentation techniques with convolutional neural networks to depth images and use curriculum learning to train our system on purely synthetic data. Our method accurately localizes body parts without requiring an explicit shape model. The body joint locations are then recovered by combining evidence from multiple views in real-time. Our second contribution is a dataset of 6 million synthetic depth frames for pose estimation from multiple cameras with varying levels of complexity to make curriculum learning possible. We show the efficacy and applicability of our data generation process through various evaluations. Our final system exceeds the stateof-the-art results on multiview pose estimation on the Berkeley MHAD dataset. Our third contribution is a scalable software platform to coordinate Kinect devices in real-time over a network. We use various compression techniques and develop software services that allow communication with multiple Kinects through TCP/IP. The flexibility of our system allows real-time orchestration of up to 10 Kinect devices over Ethernet.