Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Sustainable Design for Hospitals in Taiwan

This Hospitals consume large amounts of energy due to its operation characteristic. The HVAC system designed in hospital buildings runs 24 hours and has special air supply requirements. This study aims to evaluate the energy-saving efficiency of HVAC system by studying two Taiwan’s green hospital buildings. Results show 39.3% energy saving efficiency based on integrating VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) chiller, VAV (Variable Air Volume) system and VWV (Variable Water Volume) system for an existed hospital buildings. Verification shows eQUEST simulation results are within 7% margin of error. The new-built hospital is evaluated based on appropriate parameter assumptions and life-cycle analysis (LCA). Four cases are generated based on different chiller capacity designs. Four cases are estimated to reduce an average 40% energy consumption compared to the baseline model. It is concluded that the optimum chiller capacity design are two 300RT chillers with investment cost of 8,848,400 NTD and life-cycle cost of 69,150,134 NTD. Total payback period is four years. To sum up, this study demonstrates the integration of computer simulat1ion and LCA in evaluating green hospital buildings, and the HVAC energysaving performance is approximately 40%. Keywords—Hospital Building; HVAC; Energy Simulation; eQUEST; Life Cycle Analysis
Overview of theoretical studies of Rashba effect in polar perovskite surfaces

Theoretical studies with the help of first-principles electronic structure calculations and tight-binding based Hamiltonian models aimed to understand the Rashba effect in the 2D electron gas at the surfaces and interfaces of polar perovskite oxides are discussed. First-principles calculations on a slab of KTaO3 show that the spin-splitting is orbital dependent and is greatly suppressed by the lattice relaxation close to the surface. However, the electron gas is amenable to tuning by external potentials perpendicular to the surface and can be used to control Rashba splitting. Construction of a minimal model Hamiltonian to study d orbitals under uniform electric field is explained. The potential introduces new matrix elements between orbitals by breaking the symmetry and distorting the lattice. When coupled with spin–orbit interaction, this results in lifting the spin degeneracy. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
First report of Pseudomonas mediterranea causing tomato pith necrosis in Argentina

During the summers of 2007 and 2008 fruiting tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum cv. Orco) from commercial greenhouses near La Plata, Argentina (35 oS 57 oW) showed abundant adventitious root production, apical chlorosis of leaves and a brown discoloration of the stem pith (Fig. 1). These symptoms were similar to those reported by Lopez et al. (1994) and Catara et al. (2002) on tomatoes affected by Pseudomonas corrugata or Pseudomonas mediterranea. Bacteria consistently isolated from stem lesions formed cream-coloured, glistening, convex colonies on sucrose peptone agar (SPA) and were non-fluorescent on King’s medium B (KMB). Four isolates were selected for further study. All were aerobic, Gram-negative rods with PHB inclusions. In LOPAT tests, all induced a hypersensitive response in tobacco plants, were oxidase positive, did not cause soft rot of potato tubers, and were negative for levan and arginine dihydrolase. Colonies developed at 28oC and 37oC but not at 41oC. Additional characterisation was achieved by API 20 NE tests strips (Biomerieux, Argentina). Reference strains 536.7 (Spain), 592.4 (Spain) and CFBP 10906 (France) of P. mediterranea and strain NCPPB 2445 of P. corrugata were included in all tests for comparison.
Epicuticular hydrocarbons of Polistes biglumis bimaculatus (Hymenoptera Vespidae): preliminary results

The cuticular hydrocarbon components of foundresses of Polistes biglumis bimaculatus and of eggs, larvae, pupae and nest paper of the same species were examined by gas-chromatography/mass spectrometry. All the profiles obtained contained a mixture of n—and branched alkanes of various chain lengths; n-pentacosane, n-heptacosane and n-nonacosane have been identified. Profiles of different individuals showed quantitative differences. Hexane extracts obtained from eggs, larvae, pupae and nest paper presented almost the same hydrocarbon composition found in adult female extracts.
ARDEOLA 53(2)

—Habitat use and foraging success of roseate and common terns feeding in flocks in the Azores. Aims: To study the foraging ecology of roseate terns and common terns in the Azores sub-tropical waters where the former species is relatively abundant compared to congeners. In particular, we asked whether foraging behaviour differed between both species, which factors determined individual success at foraging-flocks, and how did our findings compare with previous studies of Atlantic populations in North America (temperate), and Caribbean (tropical). Location: Ponta das Contendas (38°39’N, 27°05’W), Terceira Island, Azores. Methods: Foraging-flocks were characterized and compared in terms of species (singleor mixedspecies), size (no. of individuals), type of habitat (inshore, exposed coast, deep blue water), and presenceabsence of biotic effects. We used a generalized linear model (GLM) approach to study the effect of selected factors (species, habitat, biotic effect, cloud cover, wind speed, and their interactions) on individual foraging parameters at these flocks (number of dives min-1, number of aborted dives min-1, number of prey caught min -1). Results: Both tern species were most often observed in mixed-flocks in the exposed coast habitat, but roseate terns were also prone to feed in mono-specific flocks over blue water. Only one quarter of the total number of flocks recorded was in the presence of biotic effects, a situation where common terns, but not roseate terns, were twice more numerous. The GLM results suggested that species and habitat alone were good predictors of prey caught min-1: common terns achieved the highest success in inshore bays (1.2 fish min-1) while roseate terns maximized their success on exposed coasts (0.8 fish min-1). In the presence of biotic effects, both species dove at a higher frequency, and aborted fewer dives per min, but there was no marked effect on capture rates. Increasing wind speed negatively affected the rate at which both species aborted dives, but again, there was no effect on capture success. Conclusions: Foraging success did not increase in the presence of biotic associations that should normally facilitate prey capture. This suggests that interspecies competition may arise at mixed-flocks, as found in North American studies. Overall, our results paralleled previous findings that the common tern is adapted to feed in calm, inshore bays. Because this latter habitat was scarce in the study area, we hypothesized that this contributes towards explaining why common terns do not breed in high numbers at this colony site (ten percent of the Azores population). Conversely, the large area occupied by the marine coastal (exposed coast) and oceanic (blue water) environments in the study area may, at least in part, justify the large number of roseate terns found there (one quarter of the Azores population) in 2001.
A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF RELATION BETWEEN PLATELET INDICES AND MICROVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

1Junior Resident Department of General Medicine Mahatma GANDHI Medical College and Research Instituite, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University (Deemed to Be ). 2Associate Professor Department of General Medicine Mahatma Gandhi Medical colLege and Research Instituite, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University (Deemed to Be ). 3Associate Professor Department of Pathology Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Instituite,Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University(deemed to be ).
Effect of probiotic Lactobacillus casei Zhang on fermentation characteristics of set yogurt

The effect of four inoculation levels of Lactobacillus casei Zhang (0.001, 0.01, 0.1 and 1.0 g/100 g) on the fermentation characteristics of set-style yogurt, and the changes in viable counts of lactic acid bacteria, pH value, syneresis, apparent viscosity, sugar and organic acid contents were determined during fermentation and storage over 21 days. The presence of 0.001 to 0.01 g/100 g L. casei Zhang did not affect the growth of the yogurt strains, and the yogurt inoculated with 0.00 1 g/100 g of L. casei Zhang had the highest apparent viscosity among the samples. However, a high inoculated level of L. casei Zhang (1.0 g/100 g) resulted in yogurts with inferior quality.
Effects of Plyometric Jump Training on Vertical Jump Height of Volleyball Players: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized-Controlled Trial.

This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effects of plyometric jump training (PJT) on volleyball players' vertical jump height (VJH), comparing changes with those observed in a matched control group. A literature search in the databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and SCOPUS was conducted. Only randomized-controlled trials and studies that included a pre-to-post intervention assessment of VJH were included. They involved only healthy volleyball players with no restrictions on age or sex. Data were independently extracted from the included studies by two authors. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale was used to assess the risk of bias, and methodological quality, of eligible studies included in the review. From 7,081 records, 14 studies were meta-analysed. A moderate Cohen's d effect size (ES = 0.82, p <0.001) was observed for VJH, with moderate heterogeneity (I 2 = 34.4%, p = 0.09) and no publication bias (Egger's test, p = 0.59). Analyses of moderator variables revealed no significant differences for PJT program duration (≤8 vs. >8 weeks, ES = 0.79 vs. 0.87, respectively), frequency (≤2 vs. >2 sessions/week, ES = 0.83 vs. 0.78, respectively), total number of sessions (≤16 vs. >16 sessions, ES = 0.73 vs. 0.92, respectively), sex (female vs. male, ES = 1.3 vs. 0.5, respectively), age (≥19 vs. <19 years of age, ES = 0.89 vs. 0.70, respectively), and volume (>2,000 vs. <2,000 jumps, ES = 0.76 vs. 0.79, respectively). In conclusion, PJT appears to be effective in inducing improvements in volleyball players' VJH. Improvements in VJH may be achieved by both male and female volleyball players, in different age groups, with programs of relatively low volume and frequency. Though PJT seems to be safe for volleyball players, it is recommended that an individualized approach, according to player position, is adopted with some players (e.g. libero) less prepared to sustain PJT loads.
Proceedings of the HYDRALAB IV Joint User Meeting, Lisbon, July 2014 1 THE MORPHODYNAMIC IMPACTS OF VEGETATION AND LARGE WOOD IN FLUVIAL SYSTEMS

(1) Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Chile, E-mail: lmao@uc.cl (2) University of Trento, Italia, E-mail: walter.bertoldi@ing.unitn. it; matilde.welber@ing.unitn. it (3) Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italia, E-mail: francesco.comiti@unibz.it (4) Queen Mary University of London, UK, E-mail: a.m.gurnell@qmul.ac. uk; n.osei@qmul.ac. uk (5) University of Hull, UK, E-mail: S.J.McLelland@hull.ac. uk; b.j.murphy@hull.ac. uk; R.Thomas@hull.ac. uk (6) University of Padova, Italia, E-mail: diego.ravazzolo@studenti.unipd. it (7) University of Aix-Marseille, France, E-mail: TAL@cerege.fr
Genetic diversity and historical population structure of Schizopygopsis pylzovi (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) in the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau

1. Complete sequences of 1140 base pair of the cytochrome b gene from 133 specimens were obtained from nine localities including the inflow drainage system, isolated lakes and outflow drainage system in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau to assess genetic diversity and to infer population histories of the freshwater fish Schizopygopsis pylzovi.2. Nucleotide diversities (pi) were moderate (0.0024-0.0045) in populations from the outflow drainage system and Tuosuo Lake, but low (0.0018-0.0021) in populations from Qiadam Basin. It is probable that the low intra-population variability is related with the paleoenvironmental fluctuation in Qiadam Basin, suggesting that the populations from Qiadam Basin have experienced severe bottleneck events in history.3. Phylogenetic tree topologies indicate that the individuals from different populations did not form reciprocal monophyly, but the populations from the adjacent drainages cluster geographically. Most population pairwise F-ST tests were significant, with non-significant pairwise tests between Tuosu Lake and Tuosuo Lake in the north-west of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) indicates that the significant genetic variation was explained at the levels of catchments within and among, not among specific boundaries or inflow and outflow drainage systems.4. The nested clade phylogeographical analysis indicates that historical processes are very important in the observed geographical structuring of S. pylzovi, and the contemporary population structure and differentiation of S. pylzovi may be consistent with the historical tectonic events occurred in the course of uplifts of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Fluctuations of the ecogeographical environment and major hydrographic formation might have promoted contiguous range expansion of freshwater fish populations, whereas the geological barriers among drainages have resulted in the fragmentation of population and restricted the gene flow among populations.5. The significantly large negative F-s-value (-24.91, P < 0.01) of Fu's F-s-test and the unimodal mismatch distribution indicate that the species S. pylzovi underwent a sudden population expansion after the historical tectonic event of the Gonghe Movement.6. The results of this study indicate that each population from the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau should be managed and conserved separately and that efforts should be directed towards preserving the genetic integrity of each group.
CASE CONTROL STUDY: SEROMA CONTROL USING AXILLARY EXCLUSION TECHNIQUE

IntroductionSeroma is the most common problem occurring after mastectomy, it's viewed as necessary evil rather than serious complication, as it usually resolves within a few weeks. Methods this is a case-control study including 40 patientsdivided into 2 groups, Group A cases (n=15) and Group B control (n=25). In group A axillary exclusion technique was implied and 2 separate drains were left in the axilla and mastectomy flap, whilst in group B mastectomy wound was closed using conventional way and the mastectomy cavity and axillary cavity were continuous, 2 drains were placed in the surgical site. Total drain outputs were recorded for all patients prior to drain removal. Results There was significant statistical difference between the cases and controls regarding the total drain amounts collected in breast drain and axilla drain (p < 0.05), the mean total output of axilla drains of cases being 80 ml with higher mean among controls which was 128 ml. Mean of total amount of breast drains of cases being 112.67 ml higher than the mean among controls which was 161.8 ml. The mean amount of output in both breast and axillary drains was significantly less among cases being 192.67 ml and was 289 ml among controls for both drains. Conclusion Axillary exclusion technique despite taking longer time is easy to learn, feasible and safe. It effectively reduces morbidity and pain after axillary node dissection allowing rapid recovery, resuming normal activities and good quality of life in comparison with classic surgery with suction drainage.
Genetic variation, genetic distance and population structure of the blackleg pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans of canola/rapeseed

Leptosphaeria maculans causes blackleg disease in canola (Brassica napus L.). The isolates can be identified into different pathogenicity groups based on the interaction phenotype on differential cultivars. PG-3, PG-4 and PGT strains were recently found in Western Canada and North Dakota (ND), USA. Genetic diversity and population structure of L. maculans population collected from a single field in La Riviere, Manitoba, Canada and other regions in ND, USA, Brazil, Australia and United Kingdom was investigated using the sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) marker technique. High number of polymorphic loci was found based on 91 polymorphic fragments and high number of genotypes was detected in each of those populations, suggesting that L. maculans is extensively diverse in genetics and each population consists of isolates with high number of unique genotypes. Phylogenic analysis indicated that all populations were clustered together. Indirect estimation of gene flow showed that high rate of gene flow existed among all populations with the greatest rate between La Riviere and ND (Nm = 15.96) as they are geographically close to each other. AMOVA revealed that a major genetic variance source came from the genetic variation among isolates within populations regardless of the origin and pathogenicity.
Correction factors account for the availability of bowhead whales exposed to seismic operations in the Beaufort Sea

The accuracy of estimates of cetacean density from line-transect survey data depends in large part on how visible the target species is to the observer. Behavioural data (i.e. surface and dive times) from government- and industry-funded aerial observation programmes (1980–2000) were used to calculate availability correction factors needed to estimate the number of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) from aerial survey sighting data. Correction factors were calculated for bowhead whales exposed and not exposed to seismic operations. Travelling non-calf whales were found to be less likely to be available for detection than other whales, and their availability further declined in the presence of seismic operations. Noncalves were also less available to observers during autumn when exposed to seismic operations than when not exposed, regardless of activity (travelling or otherwise). Such differences in availability appear to reflect behavioural responses to the sound of seismic operations that alters the surfacing and diving patterns of bowhead whales. Localised abundance estimated from aerial surveys may range from 3% to as much as 63% higher in areas ensonified by seismic operations if correction factors are applied to account for differences in availability associated with the presence of seismic operations, compared to abundance estimates derived from assessments that only account for changes in availability of undisturbed whales. These results provide the first empirical estimates of availability for bowhead whales exposed to seismic operations and highlight the implications of not correcting for disturbance-related availability in density assessments in the vicinity of seismic operations.
Role of Kombucha Tea in the Control of EMF 950 MHz Induced Injury in Rat Heart and Lung Organs

Objective: Cell phone usage has increased significantly nowadays. The present study has highlighted the negative effect of cell phone exposure in rats and the possible protective role of Kombucha tea to overcome these effects. Methods: The control group received a black tea only, while KT group received KT (0.1ml/100g BW/day) orally, the EMF group exposed to EMF (950MHz) 1 hr daily for 50 days, the KTEMF group were pretreated with KT for one week and then simultaneously challenged with EMF exposure for additional 50 days. Cardiopulmonary tissue oxidant/antioxidant status was determined. Results: EMF exposure caused marked rise in cardiopulmonary lipid peroxidation (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD) besides serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and aspartate amino transferase (AST) levels whereas tissues glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) as well as serum total antioxidant capacity were decreased. KT administration successfully attenuated these adverse effects of EMF. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that KT could proffer a measure protection against EMF exposure induced oxidative damage by possibly reducing lipid peroxidation and increasing the antioxidant defense mechanism in rats.
Genetic variation, heritability and expected gain of height in Picea abies in 7 to 9‐year‐old clonal tests

Clonal material propagated as cuttings and control seedling lots of Norway spruce (P. abies [L.] Karst.) were compared in two series of clonal tests. Variance components, heritability and expected genetic gain were calculated for height based on measurements carried out in the tests at the age of seven and nine years. The mean heights of the clones were significantly higher than those of the controls in one of the test series, but there was no significant difference between these two groups in the other series. The variance due to clone sources was significant in both test series and accounted for 10 to 19% of the total variation. Broad sense heritabilities were 0.21 ± 0.05 and 0.23 ± 0.02 on the individual level and 0.75 ± 0.06 and 0.78 ± 0.02 on the basis of the clone mean for the respective series. Theoretical genetic gains were calculated based on the assumption that the tallest 10% of the clones would be selected and propagated for reforestation purposes. The expected gain in height was 13.1 and 19.1.
A modular cost analysis for probabilistic programs

We present a novel methodology for the automated resource analysis of non-deterministic, probabilistic imperative programs, which gives rise to a modular approach. Program fragments are analysed in full independence. Moreover, the established results allow us to incorporate sampling from dynamic distributions, making our analysis applicable to a wider class of examples, for example the Coupon Collector’s problem. We have implemented our contributions in the tool , exploiting a constraint-solver over iterative refineable cost functions facilitated by off-the-shelf SMT solvers. We provide ample experimental evidence of the prototype’s algorithmic power. Our experiments show that our tool runs typically at least one order of magnitude faster than comparable tools. On more involved examples, it may even be the case that execution times of seconds become milliseconds. At the same time we retain the precision of existing tools. The extensions in applicability and the greater efficiency of our prototype, yield scalability of sorts. This effects into a wider class of examples, whose expected cost analysis can be thus be performed fully automatically.