Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Bionomic data and larval density of Scarabaeidae (Pleurosticti) in sugarcane in the central region of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Dados bionomicos e densidade larval de Scarabaeidae (Pleurosticti) em cultura de cana-de-acucar na regiao central de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Larvas fitofagas de Scarabaeidae causam danos em diversas culturas. Entretanto as informacoes sobre essas pragas sao bastante escassas. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar aspectos morfologicos, biologicos e densidade larval de escarabeideos em area de cana-de-acucar. Os estudos foram desenvolvidos em Sidrolândia, MS, de abril de 2009 a marco de 2010. As larvas presentes nas raizes de cana-de-acucar foram coletadas quinzenalmente, levadas para o laboratorio e criadas ate a obtencao de adultos e avaliacao de parâmetros biologicos. Foram coletadas 2.656 larvas, sendo 162 de Liogenys fuscus, 120 de Cyclocephala verticalis, 37 de Cyclocephala forsteri e 2337 Anomonyx sp. Em janeiro, foram registradas 53,65 larvas m-2, sendo Anomonyx sp. a especie mais abundante, representando 87,99% do total. De novembro a marco, foram observadas as maiores densidades de Anomonyx no campo. Os adultos foram observados de maio a setembro. A postura ocorreu de setembro a novembro. Os ovos mediram 1,1x 1,7 mm, com periodo de incubacao de 15,4 dias. As larvas de primeiro instar foram observadas em outubro, as de segundo instar de novembro a abril e as de terceiro de janeiro a julho. As pupas ocorreram de maio a agosto. A especie de Scarabaeidae mais abundante na cana-de-acucar e Anomonyx sp. , que apresenta uma geracao por ano.
Effect of cutting frequency on productivity of five selected herbaceous legumes and five grasses in semi-arid tropical Kenya

Growth and effect of harvest intervals on dry matter (DM) production of 5 herbaceous legumes ( Chamaecrista rotundifolia cv. Wynn, Macroptilium atropurpureum cv. Siratro, Stylosanthes guianensis cv. Cook, S. hamata cv. Verano and S. scabra cv. Fitzroy) and 5 grasses ( Brachiaria decumbens cv. Basilisk, Cenchrus ciliaris cv. Gayndah, Chloris gayana cvv. Callide and Katambora and Setaria sphacelata cv. Narok) were evaluated for more than 3 years in the semi-arid tropics. Plant numbers, height, spread and plot cover were monitored for the initial 12 weeks following seedling emergence. Subsequently, in addition to monitoring plant numbers, both legumes and grasses were harvested twice in 15 weeks at different intervals (3 then 12 weeks, 6 then 9 weeks, 9 then 6 weeks and 12 then 3 weeks) in the wet seasons to assess DM production. Plant numbers at 12 weeks were good for legumes (9‐19 plants/m 2 ). Over time, Wynn and Verano showed a marked increase in numbers while plant numbers of Siratro, Cook and Fitzroy remained fairly stable in most seasons and declined towards the end of the study. For the grasses, Basilisk and Narok had the highest plant numbers (11‐12 plants/m 2 ) at establishment while no seedlings of Katambora emerged until the second wet season [long rains (LR) 1994]. Plant numbers of all grasses tended to decline with time. Among the legumes, Siratro displayed the best spread and plot cover while Basilisk had the highest spread and consequently the highest plot cover among the grasses. Harvesting sequence had no significant effect on DM yield of legumes but there were differences between species in all seasons. Siratro had the highest DM yield throughout, while Wynn and Verano had the lowest. There was a significant (P < 0.05) interaction between species and harvest interval for the grasses. Basilisk out-yielded all grasses for most harvest intervals during LR 94, SR 94 and LR 95 and was more productive at the 12/3 weeks cutting interval. Callide had the lowest yield in these seasons, but improved towards the end of the study. For both legumes and grasses, DM yield was closely related to rainfall, being highest during SR 94.
EFFICIENT HIGH ORDER SCHEMES FOR THE STEADY-STATE NAVIER-STOKES EQUATIONS

A stable fifth order finite difference scheme is developed for solving the driven cavity and the heated cavity problems governed by the Navier-Stokes equations. The presence of a boundary layer at higher Reynolds numbers and its effect on the flow is examined. The boundary layer phenomenon is handled by employing an unevenly spaced grid for the numerical solution. Alternative numerical approaches, and associated difficulties, are also discusses. Steady state solutions are presented for Reynolds numbers up to 10,000. The efficiency of the method is demonstrated by employing a coarse grid to obtain solution which is in good agreement with other studies.
Habitat Use and Diet of Juvenile Eastern Pacific Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica

Abstract The hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is critically endangered throughout its global range and is particularly threatened in the eastern Pacific, a region where our knowledge of the ecological traits is very limited. Understanding habitat preferences of hawksbills at different life stages is necessary to create effective local and regional conservation strategies. We studied habitat use and the diet of juvenile hawksbill sea turtles at Punta Coyote, a rocky reef located along the Nicoya Peninsula on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, along the northern boundary of the Caletas–Arío National Wildlife Refuge. We tracked 12 juvenile hawksbills (36–69-cm curved carapace length) with acoustic transmitters to study their habitat use. Turtles were on the rocky reef more frequently than the sandy bottoms (&khgr;21 = 29.90, p = 0.00). The 95% fixed kernel density home range analysis revealed high-intensity use of the rocky reef, where hawksbills mainly dove in shallow waters (7.6 ± 3.3 m). Less than 5% of the 95% home range area overlapped with the Caletas–Arío National Wildlife Refuge. Hawksbills fed mainly on 2 invertebrate species regardless of season: a sponge (Geodia sp.) (mean volume = 67%) and a tunicate (Rhopalaea birkelandi) (mean volume = 51%). Our surveys along the Nicoya Peninsula suggested that use of rocky reefs by juvenile hawksbill turtles was common. To protect juvenile hawksbills in the study area, we recommend that this site be granted official protection status as part of the Caletas–Arío National Wildlife Refuge. We also suggest studying other discrete rocky reefs along the Nicoya Peninsula to determine critical habitats for the hawksbill turtle to improve conservation and management policy.
Linking lab activity with growth and movement in the wild: explaining pace-of-life in a trout stream

Theory suggests that consistent individual differences in activity are linked to life history where high activity is associated with rapid growth, high dispersal tendency, and low survival (the pace-of-life syndrome hypothesis). We addressed this influential hypothesis by combining behavioral studies with fine-scale positional scoring in nature, estimating how individual movement strategies in brown trout (Salmo trutta) associate with fitness correlates (growth and survival) in the wild. Initial dispersal in the wild was positively related to the laboratory activity. Moreover, the growth of individuals with high laboratory activity decreased with increasing home range size, whereas the growth of individuals with lower laboratory activity increased slightly with increasing home range size. Survival in the wild was not associated with laboratory activity. Our results do not support the original pace-of-life syndrome hypothesis. As an alternative explanation, we suggest that the growth of individuals adopting a high-activity strategy is more sensitive to variation in resource abundance (indicated by home range size) than the fitness individuals adopting a more passive strategy.
SRI LANKA JOURNAL OF DIABETES ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM

Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a chronic, complex metabolic disease characterized by two main pathophysiological defects namely; insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction which does not occur at once (1). Insulin resistance is defined as target cell resistance to the activity of insulin and beta cell dysfunction indicates insufficient secretion of insulin by the pancreatic beta cells to maintain normoglycaemia. The natural history of T2DM is characterised by progressive deterioration of beta cell function overtime. This pathological process is considered to be unabated by the life style and existing pharmacological interventions informed by the standard existing clinical guidelines (2).
High Penetration of Inverter Based Generation in the Power System: A Discussion on Stability Challenges and a Roadmap for R&D

This paper presents an overview of the main technical challenges that are derived from the high penetration of power electronic interfaced generation (PEIG) units in the power system by 2030. In order to cope with all these challenges, innovation, research and development in the electrical energy business is crucial. The paper provides a roadmap towards the successful integration of large scale PEIG in the power system focusing on system observability, controllability, flexibility and coordination as boundary conditions. It is concluded that international and multilateral developments are essential to achieve a secure and sound socio-economic system operation. Coordinated decisions lead to enhanced network security and cost efficiency. The common understanding of roles, interoperable or common analysis tools and procedures are key factors for successful realisation of future networks. KeywordsHVDC, PEIG, High penetration of inverter based generation, System Operation Challenges, Power System Stability, Roadmaps for R&D.
The genus Cora in the South Atlantic and the Mascarenes: Two novel taxa and inferred biogeographic relationships

Abstract The new species Cora sanctae-helenae Lücking and Cora trindadensis Lücking, M. Cáceres, N.G. Silva & R.J.V. Alves are described from the South Atlantic islands of Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) and Ilha da Trindade (Brazil). Both are putative endemics for each of the two islands. Cora sanctae-helenae is with certainty known from three independent historic collections from Saint Helena; it has not been encountered in a recent survey and may have become extinct, considering the massive transformation of native vegetation on the island to farmland and eroded areas. In contrast, C. trindadensis was encountered during more recent surveys on Ilha da Trindade. In addition, a lectotype is selected for C. gyrolophia Fr. , the only species of Cora known from the Paleotropics, based on a single gathering (two collections) from the Mascarenes (Mauritius). Cora trindadensis, C. sanctae-helenae and C. gyrolophia represent the three easternmost and only extra-American occurrences of Cora, which is otherwise an exclusively neotropical to southern South American genus (including the Galápagos Islands and the Juán Fernández Islands). While the geographic origin of the type material of C. gyrolophia was in some doubt, the phylogenetic relationships of the vascular plant flora of Saint Helena indicate partial affinities with the Neotropics and South America on the one hand and with Africa and the Mascarenes on the other, placing the occurrence of Cora in the South Atlantic and the Mascarenes in a new perspective as a possible eastward expansion of the genus originating from South America.
Antifungal activity of Datura metel L. organic and aqueous extracts on some pathogenic and antagonistic fungi

The present study was undertaken to assess the in vitro antifungal activity of petroleum ether, chlo-roform, methanol and aqueous extracts of Datura metel L. leaves and flowers, against two Trichoderma species (Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma viride) and three formae speciales of Fusarium oxysporum, that is, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. tuberosi. Radial growth of the pathogen on PDA plates was recorded after 3 to 7 days of incubation at 25°C. Results revealed an important antifungal activity of D. metel leaf and flower aqueous extracts at all concentrations tested (1, 2, 3 and 4%) against pathogenic fungus.How-ever, the extent of response to extracts was species specific. In fact, the highest inhibition (69%) of T. viride mycelial growth was observed with flower aqueous extracts. Indeed, F. oxysporum f. sp. melonis was found to be more susceptible than the other fungal species to organic extract; radial growth inhibition varied from 24 to 76% and from 31 to 76% in the presence of leaf and flower organic extracts, respectively. In addition, the radial growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici was reduced by all organic extracts. The fungicidal activity of leaf extracts was more effective against F. oxysporum f. sp. tuberosias compared to flower extracts. Both Trichoderma species were less sensitive to D. metel organic extracts than Fusarium species. Our findings showed that D. metel extracts can be used as potential source of fungicides to control the phytopathogenic fungi tested. Key words: Antifungal activity, aqueous and organic extracts, Datura metel, Fusarium, Trichoderma, radial growth.
The effects of incorporating sugar‐beet pulp with herbage at ensiling on silage fermentation, effluent output and in‐silo losses

Three studies were undertaken with the aim of examining in-silo losses associated with ensiling mixtures of beet pulp and herbage. In Experiment 1, first-regrowth perennial ryegrass was ensiled untreated or mixed with either 40 or 120 kg unmolassed beet pulp t−1 fresh grass prior to ensiling. In each of Experiments 2 and 3, second-regrowth ryegrass was ensiled untreated or mixed with either 40, 80 or 120 kg unmolassed beet pulp t−1 fresh grass prior to ensiling. Dry-matter concentrations of herbage ensiled in Experiments 1, 2 and 3 were 141, 157 and 139 g kg−1 respectively. Time-course studies indicated a more rapid fermentation with the untreated silages. Ensiling beet pulp with herbage resulted in significant improvements in silage fermentation, reflected in reductions in silage pH and ammonia nitrogen concentrations, with these effects being pronounced at beet pulp inclusion in excess of 80kg t−1. Beet pulp inclusion increased the dry-matter concentrations of the resulting silages while reducing crude protein, modified acid detergent fibre and gross energy concentrations. In Experiment 1 beet pulp retained 1·62 and 1·641 effluent kg−1 at the 40 and 120kg t−1 application rates respectively. In Experiments 2 and 3, effluent retentions were 1·40, 1·29 and 0·93 1 kg−1 and 2·87, 2·19 and 1·781 kg−1 at the 40, 80 and 120kg t−1 beet pulp inclusion rates respectively. In each of Experiments 1 and 3, in-silo losses were reduced with increasing level of beet pulp inclusion, while in Experiment 2 in-silo losses were relatively unaffected by treatment. Nutrient losses in effluent were reduced by the inclusion of beet pulp in all three experiments, while nutrient losses in surface waste and invisible nutrient losses tended to increase with higher levels of beet pulp inclusion. It is concluded that the inclusion of beet pulp with herbage at ensiling can result in an improved silage fermentation and a reduction in in-silo losses, while at the same time retaining considerable quantities of effluent within the silo. However, with herbage dry-matter concentrations below 160gkg−1, beet pulp inclusion in excess of 120 kg t−1 herbage would be required to eliminate effluent production totally.
Title: Glucocentric risk factors for macrovascular complications in diabetes-Glucose “legacy” and “variability”: What we see, know and try to comprehend. Running title: Glucose legacy and variability in diabetes

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Effect of Group Investigation, Reversed Jigsaw and TAI Cooperative Instructional Strategies on Basic Science Students’ Interest and Achievement

This study investigated the effect of Group Investigation, Reversed Jigsaw and TAI instructional strategies on interest and achievement of Basic Science students. A simple random sampling procedure was employed to select 147 JSS II students from four public co-education schools in Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Quasi experimental research design was employed for the study. Two research questions and two research hypotheses guided the study. Students’ Interest in Basic Science Rating Scale (SIBSRAS) and Basic Science Student’s Achievement Test (BSSAT) were used as instruments for data collection. The reliability of SIBSRAS was determined using Cronbach Alpha and the coefficient obtained was 0.80 while BSSAT was determined using K-R21 formula and the reliability coefficient obtained was 0.83. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Multiple Classification Analysis (MCA) was used to determine the magnitude of the mean achievement scores of students exposed to the different treatment conditions. The findings of the study revealed that significant differences were found in the interest and achievement of students taught using Group Investigation, Reversed Jigsaw, TAI instructional strategies and the conventional demonstration method.
Plastic modulation of PTSD resting-state networks by EEG neurofeedback

Objective—Electroencephalographic (EEG) neurofeedback training has been shown to produce plastic modulations in salience network and default mode network functional connectivity in healthy individuals. In this study, we investigated whether a single session of neurofeedback training aimed at the voluntary reduction of alpha rhythm (8–12 Hz) amplitude would be related to differences in EEG network oscillations, functional MRI (fMRI) connectivity, and subjective measures of state anxiety and arousal in a group of individuals with PTSD. Method—21 individuals with PTSD related to childhood abuse underwent 30 minutes of EEG neurofeedback training preceded and followed by a resting-state fMRI scan. Results—Alpha desynchronizing neurofeedback was associated with decreased alpha amplitude during training, followed by a significant increase (‘rebound’) in resting-state alpha synchronization. This rebound was linked to increased calmness, greater salience network connectivity with the right insula, and enhanced default mode network connectivity with bilateral posterior cingulate, right middle frontal gyrus, and left medial prefrontal cortex. Conclusion—Our study represents a first step in elucidating the potential neurobehavioral mechanisms mediating the effects of neurofeedback treatment on regulatory systems in PTSD. Moreover, it documents for the first time a spontaneous EEG ‘rebound’ after neurofeedback, pointing to homeostatic/compensatory mechanisms operating in the brain. Address correspondence to: Ruth A. Lanius, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Rd., PO Box 5339, London, Ontario, N6A 5A5, Canada, Tel: (519) 663-3306, Fax: (519) 663-3202, ruth.lanius@lhsc.on. ca. *Both authors contributed equally. HHS Public Access Author manuscript Acta Psychiatr Scand. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2015 May 25. Published in final edited form as: Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2014 August ; 130(2): 123–136. doi:10.1111/acps.12229. A uhor M anscript
Effect of Storage on Physico-Chemical Composition and Sensory Properties of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Variety Dosehari

3 Abstract: The effect of storage on physico-chemical changes such as weight loss (wt. loss), total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA) and sensory evaluation such as skin color (SKC), flesh color (FLC), texture (TEX), taste (TAS) and flavor (FLA) of packaged Dosehari mango in cardboard carton of export quality, having one hole in each sidewall on four sides confronting each other, in order to maintain the modified atmosphere were recorded after an interval of 3 days at ambient temperature (32-35 C with 53.6-78.8% RH). The data o obtained were statistically analyzed for Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) by using 2-Factorial Complete Randomized Design (CRD) and Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was applied to compare the mean values obtained. A significant effect of storage (P<0.05) on Dusheri variety of mango was observed and had an increasing trend of average percent wt. loss (0.00 to 36.1 %), TSS (10 to 25.27 %), and decreasing trend of percent TA (0.5% to 0.094 %) with an average mean of 15.67 %, 11.55 % and 0.28% respectively during 15 days of storage period. The SKC score was increased from 5.0 to 8.70, FLC (5.0 to 8.44), TEX (6.00 to 8.68), TAS (5.00 to 8.46) and FLA score was increased from 5.0 to 7.61 with an average means of 4.22, 4.01, 4.43, 4.32, and 3.84 respectively during 15 days of storage at ambient temperature. It was also observed that in general the SKC score had increased up to (6.91) at 6 day, FLC (5.73), TEX (6.83), TAS (6.07) and FLA th (5.67) score had increased at 3 day of storage and then gradual decreased to 1.25, 1.83, 1.35, 1.67 and rd
Stress Coping Styles Moderating the Relationship Between Job Stress and Deviant Behaviors: Some Gender Discriminations

Coping styles are the important and effective factors on employees’ behavior in organizations. According to the moderating role of efficient and inefficient coping styles, the main purpose of this research was to study the role of job stress on deviant behaviors. The research sample group consisted of three hundred eighty teachers (192 male and 188 female) in Esfahan, Iran. The results of hierarchical regression analysis revealed that efficient coping styles moderates marginally the relationship between enterprise and challenging stress with deviant behaviors toward individuals. Further analysis revealed that only for women, efficient coping styles moderates the relationship between enterprise and challenging stress with deviant behaviors toward individuals. That is, in high efficient coping styles, there is a positive and significant relationship between enterprise stress and deviant behaviors toward individuals, but in low efficient coping styles, rather than in high efficient coping styles, there is a stranger relationship between challenge stress and deviant behaviors toward individuals.