Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ableitung der Wirtschaftlichkeitskoeffizienten und optimalen Indexgewichte des Gesamtzuchtwertes für die deutschen Milch- und Zweinutzungsrassen unter Berücksichtigung aktueller und erwarteter zukünftiger Rahmenbedingungen

In Europe the political and economic conditions for dairy production are changing rapidly. For this reason the profitability of animal production has to increase and breeding goals need to be derived under expected future conditions. The aim of this study is to derive new economic values and index weights for dairy cattle breeding. Many relevant parameters either have a biological variation (like most production and functional traits) and/or can be assigned a variation reflecting the uncertainty about future conditions (e.g. future prices or quota systems). We suggest to derive economic weights as the first derivative of the benefit function with respect to the trait over a multidimensional grid of value combinations for the variable parameters. With the same approach, it is also possible to calculate the standard error of the estimates as well as functional relationships of the economic weight with technical or biological variables. The method is illustrated in a case study on the derivation of economic weights for the Holstein, Simmental and Brown Swiss population in Germany and Austria. It can be shown that it is imperative to conduct these calculations to consider expected future conditions.
Active medical interventions at birth in primi- parae have a linear association with maternal ages (Y= 1.4X)

Background & objectives: To investigate the potential association between maternal age and obstructed labour or fetal distress in primiparas, defined as requiring active obsterical intervention (caesarean sections, vaginal operative procedures). Methodology: 15 year-observational cohort study. All consecutive primiparous singleton births at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Hospitalier Sud Reunion’s maternity (French overseas department, Indian Ocean). Results: We identified in this large cohort of singleton human primiparous births, a linear association valid from 12 years of age to 42+: y = 1.4 x (χ2 for linear trend, p < 0.001), where x is the age of the primipara and y the percentage of deliveries needing an active medical help. It is the resultant, among 22,862 singleton primiparous births, of 5 significant linear associations (χ2 for linear trend, p < 0.0001) between maternal age and, a) vaginal deliveries without any medical intervention, b) rate of cesarean sections, c) rate of operative vaginal procedures, d) rate of spontaneous breech presentations, and e) rate of C-sections for placenta praevia. Conclusions and implications: These 5 consistent linear laws concerning human first births are difficult to understand without hypothesizing an underlying biological principle. Before the start of modern obstetrics, young women were condemned to begin their reproductive lives during puberty, because of absence of any type of contraception
Consumer Minimalism

Minimalism in consumption can be expressed in various forms, such as monochromatic home design, wardrobe capsules, tiny home living, and decluttering. This research offers a unified understanding of the variegated displays of minimalism by establishing a conceptual definition of consumer minimalism and developing the twelve-item Minimalist Consumer Scale to measure the construct. Three distinct dimensions of consumer minimalism are identified: number of possessions (reflecting the ownership of few possessions), sparse aesthetic (reflecting the preference for simple and uncomplicated designs), and mindfully curated consumption (reflecting the thoughtful selection of possessions). A series of studies, using samples from a variety of populations (N = 3,735) demonstrates the validity and reliability of the tridimensional Minimalist Consumer Scale, situates the measure conceptually and empirically within a broader nomological network of related constructs (e.g., voluntary simplicity, frugality, green values, materialism), and documents the scale’s ability to predict relevant consumer preferences and behaviors.
Lung ultrasound to detect cardiopulmonary interactions in acutely ill children

Our prospective observational study is the first study that evaluates the lung ultrasound (LUS) findings of cardiopulmonary interactions in acutely ill children with elevated pro‐brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels, with the aim of establishing the specific LUS pattern in this category of patients without primary lung diseases.
EFFECT OF SULPHUR AND ZINC ON YIELD, QUALITY AND

A Field experiment was conducted for two years (i.e. 2001-02 and 2002-03) with mustard [Brassic juncea (L.) Czern and Coss. ] as a test crop on clay loam soil with five doses of sulphur (i.e., 0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 kg S ha) and zinc (i.e., 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0 kg Zn ha). Application of 40 kg S ha and 5.0 kg Zn ha significantly increased seed yield, oil content, oil yield and net returns of crop during both the years of experimentation. Protein content and B: C ratio upgraded significantly only upto 20 kg S ha and zinc upto 2.5 kg ha significantly increased protein content. Organic carbon content, phosphorus, sulphur and micronutrients content of soil increased significantly with increasing rates of sulphur upto 80 kg S ha except at 0 to 20 kg S ha. With increasing rates of zinc upto 5.0 kg ha significantly increased the organic carbon and zinc upto 10 kg ha except 0 – 2.5 kg Zn ha application. The economic optimum requirement of sulphur and zinc for the seed yield of mustard was 68.87, 62.98 kg S ha and 6.40, 6.55 kg Zn ha for the respective years, respectively.
Positive correlation of serum angiopoietin-like protein 3 levels with metabolic syndrome in patients with coronary artery disease

Objectives: Angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) regulates triglyceride metabolism by reversibly inhibiting the lipoprotein lipase activity. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an independent risk factor for further cardiovascular disease. This study evaluated the relationship between the fasting serum ANGPTL3 levels and MetS in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials and Methods: Fasting blood samples were obtained from 90 patients with CAD. Serum ANGPTL3 levels were measured using a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. MetS and its components were defined using the diagnostic criteria of the International Diabetes Federation. Results: Fifty-three patients (58.9%) had MetS. The hypertension (P = 0.001), diabetes (P < 0.001), body weight (P = 0.027), body mass index (P = 0.001), waist circumference (P < 0.001), systolic blood pressure (P = 0.001), fasting glucose (P < 0.001), triglycerides (P < 0.001), blood urea nitrogen (P = 0.044), C-reactive protein (P = 0.010), insulin (P = 0.040), homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (P = 0.002), and ANGPTL3 level (P = 0.001) of CAD patients who had MetS were higher, and the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (P = 0.001) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (P = 0.016) were lower. A binary logistic regression analysis of the significant variables also revealed that the ANGPTL3 level (odds ratio: 1.023, 95% confidence interval: 1.008–1.038, P = 0.002) was an independent predictor of MetS in patients with CAD. Conclusion: The results of our study indicated that the fasting ANGPTL3 level was positively associated with MetS among patients with CAD.
Application of Slow-Release Fertilizers in Growing Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens) Molimba® Group

The aim of the conducted studies was to evaluate the effect of the application of slow-release fertilizers Osmocote Exact Hi-K 3–4 M (11 : 11 : 18) and Osmocote Exact Standard 3–4 M (16 : 11 : 11) on growth and flowering of 3 cultivars from Molimba® group of marguerite daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens). The height of plants, the number of inflorescence buds, the number and diameter of anthodia were determined, together with the state of nutrition of these plants with macroand microelements. As a result of the conducted experiments it was found that depending on the variety both the type and the rate of the applied fertilizer had an effect on plant height. The application of a slow-release fertilizer with the predominating content of nitrogen, ie Osmocote Exact Standard (16 : 11 : 11), as well as a higher rate of Osmocote Exact Hi-K (11 : 11 : 18) resulted in a stronger growth of plants. An exception in this respect was found in cv. ‘Monroe Lemon Anemone’. In ‘Mini White Double’ and ‘Monroe Lemon Anemone’ flowering plants were produced as a result of higher rates of slow-release fertilizers. The type of fertilizer as well as its rate did not have a significant effect on the number of inflorescence buds or the diameter of anthodia. The cultivar had a significant modifying effect on the content of both macroand microelements in plants. A significantly better nutrition of plants with phosphorus and iron was observed after the application of Osmocote Exact Standard 3–4 M (16 : 11 : 11) in comparison with Osmocote Exact Hi-K. Differences in the contents of the other macroand microelements in plants recorded between the analyzed fertilizers were not significant. An increase in the rate of Osmocote Exact Hi-K 3–4 M (11 : 11 : 18) had a significant effect on the state of nutrition of plants with potassium, manganese and zinc, while in case of Osmocote Exact Standard 3–4 M (16 : 11 : 11) it was for that of potassium and zinc. Taking into consideration the practical aspect, consisting in the simplification of cultivation methods under commercial production conditions as well as the quality of plants, and the ecological aspect (limitation of nutrient leaching outside the root zone of plants to groundwater, being hazardous to the natural environment), the tested slow-release fertilizers are suitable for the cultivation of marguerite daisy Molimba® group.
The Association between Auditor Provided Tax Planning and Tax Compliance Services and Tax Avoidance and Tax Risk

This study examines associations between auditor-provided tax compliance and tax planning services and tax avoidance and tax risk. Collectively, our results suggest that companies paying their auditors for tax planning advice are more effective tax planners (in terms of higher tax avoidance, and lower tax risk) than firms that do not engage their auditor for tax work. Our tax avoidance results are more pronounced for clients of auditors with more tax expertise and longer tenure as well as for firms with higher tax and operational complexity. We also find that our tax avoidance results hold only when firms also engage their auditors for tax compliance work, which is consistent with auditors seeking to minimize reputation threats. Our study's unique hand-collected panel dataset provides a more precise and nuanced perspective on the role auditors play in tax outcomes.
Detects Anatomically and Functionally Significant Coronary Artery Disease Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography Imaging Accurately

S. Kajander, E. Joutsiniemi, M. Saraste, M. Pietilä, H. Ukkonen, A. Saraste, H.T. Sipilä, M. Detects Anatomically and Functionally Significant Coronary Artery Disease Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Imaging Accurately Print ISSN: 0009-7322. Online ISSN: 1524-4539 Copyright © 2010 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. is published by the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 Circulation doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.109. 915009 2010;122:603-613; originally published online July 26, 2010; Circulation. http://circ.ahajournals. org/content/122/6/603 World Wide Web at: The online version of this article, along with updated information and services, is located on the
Control and Optimization of Light Transfer in Photobioreactors Used for Biofuel Production

Microalgae are tipped as the feedstock for next generation transportation fuels due to their significantly higher photosynthetic efficiency compared to higher plants. These microorganisms can contain large amounts of triglyceride fatty-acids (TG-FAs) that can be converted to biodiesel by transesterification. However, microalgae cultivation in photobioreactors (PBRs) typically suffers from low productivity due to light transfer limitations. To optimize microalgae growth rate and productivity, radiation transfer analysis must be performed in order to optimize light availability in PBRs. Nitrogen starvation coupled with strong illumination has been used to induce large amounts of TG-FA accumulation in microalgae. However, the role of light absorption rate by the microalgae cells on TG-FA productivity is not well understood. This study aims (1) to study the interaction between light and photosynthetic microorganisms and (2) to optimize light transfer conditions in PBRs to maximize microalgal biomass and lipid productivity.First, the complete set of radiation characteristics and optical properties of the eustegmatophycea Nannochloropsis oculata, a promising marine microalgae for biodiesel production, was obtained for cells grown under various light spectra and irradiances. Second, the radiation characteristics of aggregates and colonies of microalgae were studied theoretically. Significant differences were observed in the average absorption and scattering cross-sections of cells either free-floating or aggregated in colonies. Third, a feed-forward inversion control scheme was designed and experimentally demonstrated for maintaining an optimum incident irradiance on PBRs during batch cultivation. A data-based model-free optimization was utilized to rapidly estimate the optimum average fluence rate set-point value leading to maximum microalgae growth rate. This control scheme increased biomass productivity and reduced lag time compared to batch cultures exposed to constant irradiance throughout the cultivation process. Finally, N. oculata were grown under nitrogen starvation and were characterized in terms of their biomass, pigment, and TG-FA concentrations as well as their absorption and scattering cross-sections as a function of time for several batch cultures. The TG-FA production rate correlated to the rate of photon absorption by cells suggesting that the TG-FA production process was limited by light.
Analytical Modeling of Quantum Mechanical Tunneling in Germanium Nano-MOSFETS

A simple analytical model has been developed to study quantum mechanical effects (QME) in a germanium substrate MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor), which includes gate oxide tunneling considering the energy quantization effects in the substrate. Some alternate high dielectric constant materials to reduce the tunneling have also been studied. By comparing with the numerically reported results, the results match well with the existing reported work.
MODERATION OF LOWER LIMB MUSCULAR ACTIVITY DURING JUMP LANDING BY THE APPLICATION OF ANKLE TAPING

Ground reaction forces were measured using a Kistler force platform when 8 female subjects, wearing their own shoes, landed as they received a netball chest pass. Simultaneously electromyography recordings were made of three ankle muscles. The peak impact (total 2.3 BW; vertical 2.2 BW) and landing (total 1.8 BW; vertical 1.8 BW) forces were similar whether the ankle was taped or not (p>0.05). Statistical analysis of the electromyography data indicated that, for the subject group as a whole, the peak muscular activity of the gastrocnemius medius (p=0.031), tibialis anterior (p=0.018) and peroneus longus (p=0.019) muscles was significantly reduced during landing when the ankle was taped using zinc oxide tape.
in a FoxO 1-Dependent Manner NOXA Mediator Hippo / Mst 1 Stimulates Transcription of the Proapoptotic

The proapoptotic protein Noxa, a member of the BH3-only Bcl-2 protein family, can effectively induce apoptosis in cancer cells, although the relevant regulatory pathways have been obscure. Previous studies of the cytotoxic effects of a-tocopheryl succinate (a-TOS) on cancer cells identified a mechanism whereby a-TOS caused apoptosis requiring the Noxa-Bak axis. In the present study, ab initio analysis revealed a conserved FoxObinding site (DBE; DAF-16 binding element) in the NOXA promoter, and specific affinity of FoxO proteins to this DBE was confirmed by fluorescence anisotropy. FoxO1 and FoxO3a proteins accumulated in the nucleus of a-TOS–treated cells, and the drug-induced specific FoxO1 association with the NOXA promoter and its activation were validated by chromatin immunoprecipitation. Using siRNA knockdown, a specific role for the FoxO1 protein in activating NOXA transcription in cancer cells was identified. Furthermore, the proapoptotic kinase Hippo/Mst1 was found to be strongly activated by a-TOS, and inhibiting Hippo/Mst1 by specific siRNA prevented phosphorylation of FoxO1 and its nuclear translocation, thereby reducing levels of NOXA transcription and apoptosis in cancer cells exposed to a-TOS. Thus, we have demonstrated that anticancer drugs, exemplified by a-TOS, induce apoptosis by a mechanism involving the Hippo/Mst1-FoxO1-Noxa pathway. We propose that activation of this pathway provides a new paradigm for developing targeted cancer treatments. Cancer Res; 71(3); 946–54. 2011 AACR.
The Effects of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic on International Trade and Logistics

 The COVID-19 outbreak occurred in a context of sluggish global trade that has been dragging on since the 2008–2009 financial crisis. While the volume of trade in goods grew at an average rate of 6.2% per year between 1990 and 2007, it expanded by only 2.3% per year between 2012 and 2019 (see figure 1). Likewise, the share of exports of goods and services in global GDP, which reached a historic high of 31% in 2008, has been around 28% since 2015.
The privilege against self-incrimination and right of access to a lawyer: A comparative assessment

This essay assesses the state of the law in Singapore on aspects of the right of silence and the right of access to a lawyer of a suspect who is in custody. It examines the right to be informed of the privilege against self-incrimination, the basis for and fairness of drawing adverse inferences from the non-disclosure of material facts during questioning, the right to be informed of the right to a lawyer and the time at which this right is available to be exercised. Comparisons are made with the law elsewhere, especially in the US, the UK and Europe. The general conclusion is that these rights are relatively weak in Singapore.
Effect of Superficial Heating Duration on Plantarflexor Extensibility.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the immediate effect of different durations of superficial heating on the extensibility of the plantarflexors. Materials and methods: Seventy-five healthy subjects were randomized into one of 3 groups: no heating (control), 15-minute superficial heating, or 30-minute superficial heating. Ankle dorsiflexion active range of motion (AROM) in the lunge position was used as the indicator of plantarflexor’s extensibility, with the lunge position tests performed before and immediately after the intervention. Results: Immediately after the 15-minute heating intervention, the ankle dorsiflexion AROM was significantly increased in this group. The control and 30-minute heating groups did not have any increase of ankle dorsiflexion AROM. Conclusion: Superficial heating in the form of hot pack application proved to have an immediate effect in increasing plantarflexor muscle extensibility. The 15-minute application of heating improved the degree of ankle dorsiflexion. This study proposed that 15 minutes of heating was effective in increasing dorsiflexion AROM in healthy subjects.
Modeling of Fuzzy Logic Controller for Photovoltaic Maximum Power Point Tracker

In this paper a fuzzy logic controller for maximum power point tracker of photovoltaic (PV) energy system is introduced. This controller uses a boost converter to control the terminal voltage of PV system to work at the maximum power point. The load side consists of battery and control switches to control the power flow from the PV system to the battery and the load. The system is modeled using Matlab/Simulink program. The output power from the PV system with the use of fuzzy controller is compared with the theoretical maximum power from the same system and the power output using the best constant output voltage. The fuzzy controller shows stable operation for different data introduced to the system. It also restrains any overshooting in input or output systems and increases the quantum of energy captured considerably.
Reproductive performance of Holstein-Friesian cows differing genetically in live weight

The reproductive performance of two genetic lines of Holstein-Friesian cows bred for heavy (H) or light (L) mature live weight (LW) was evaluated from 1992 to 1997. The interval calving to ovulation was shorter (P < 0.05) for H cows (28 ± 3.2 days) than for L cows (L: 31 ± 2.5 days), but the difference between the lines in the interval calving-first heat was not significant (H: 50 d ays; L: 43 days). However, in the cows older than 2 years old, the H cows had a lower conception rate at first service than the L cows (H: 58% vs. L: 70%) which extended the conception and calving pattern of the H cows. The possible reasons for those differences in the reproductive performance are discussed as topics for further research.
A Predictive Framework for Dynamic Heavy-Duty Vehicle Platoon Coordination

This article describes a system to facilitate dynamic en route formation of heavy-duty vehicle platoons with the goal of reducing fuel consumption. Safe vehicle platooning is a maturing technology that leverages modern sensor, control, and communication technology to automatically regulate the inter-vehicle distances. Truck platooning has been shown to reduce fuel consumption through slipstreaming by up to 10%; under realistic highway-driving conditions. To further benefit from this technology, a platoon coordinator is proposed, which interfaces with fleet management systems and suggests how platoons can be formed in a fuel-efficient manner over a large region. The coordinator frequently updates the plans to react to newly available information. This way, it requires a minimum of customization with respect to the logistic operations. We discuss the system architecture in detail and introduce important underlying methodological foundations. Plans are derived in computationally tractable stages optimizing fuel savings from platooning. The effectiveness of this approach is verified in a simulation study. It shows that the coordinated platooning system can improve over spontaneously occurring platooning even under the presence of disturbances. A real demonstrator has also been developed. We present data from an experiment in which three vehicles were coordinated to form a platoon on public highways under normal traffic conditions. It demonstrates the feasibility of coordinated en route platoon formation with current communication and on-board technology. Simulations and experiments support that the proposed system is technically feasible and a potential solution to the problem of using vehicle platooning in an operational context.