Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Movement of Atlantic cod around the British Isles: implications for finer scale stock management

Summary Commercial fisheries risk unintentionally depleting local population components if stock management units do not reflect the population structure of the species. Atlantic cod Gadus morhua L. was over exploited in the sea areas around the British Isles in the last century and is struggling to recover. There is an urgent need to define the biological stock structure to improve management. In this study, we used data recovered from temperature and depth loggers attached to 252 Atlantic cod to infer and map their movements around the British Isles. Individual cod showed a range of behaviours including migration, site fidelity and limited home ranging. We estimated home ranges and seasonal movements and test predictions based on data from population genetics. Cod from a northern offshore area in the North Sea did not mix with cod from the central and southern North Sea, which in turn did not mix with those from western areas (the Celtic and Irish Seas). Cod experienced average monthly temperatures between 6 and 17 °C and occupied average depths between 15 and 165 m. Cod that occupied the deeper northern offshore area lived in colder and less variable waters than elsewhere. Differences in thermal experience are likely to underpin variation in physiology and growth rate that will have implications for how the species responds to climate change. This study provides evidence that cod living around the British Isles are comprised of at least one more distinct population unit that is currently recognized for stock management purposes. Failure to recognize this complexity of stock structure in past management plans is likely to have been a contributory factor to the over-exploitation of cod stocks around the British Isles. Synthesis and applications. The results of this study and recent genetic research provide a new and more definitive understanding of movement patterns and population structure of cod around the British Isles. The applied implication of this is that spatially explicit adjustment of exploitation strategies, for example setting a maximum sustainable yield for each of the population units, should be considered to ensure sustainable harvesting of cod in the future.
Seminal characteristics, libido and serum testosterone concentrations in mixed-breed goat bucks receiving testosterone during the non-breeding period

A total of 12 sexually mature mixed-breed goat bucks were used in this experiment to study the effects of testosterone application (T; 25 mg IM every three days during three weeks) during the period of sexual inactivity (end of March, 26°N) on libido, odour, Sertoli cell number, seminal characteristics and serum testosterone levels. The experimental design was completely random with two groups with six bucks in each group. Reaction time was shorter (P < 0.05) in T bucks (96 ± 45 sec) than in control bucks (258 ± 44 sec). Testosterone treatment increased semen volume (1.2 ± 0.5 vs. 0.3 ± 0.03 ml for T and control bucks, respectively) and total sperm cells/ejaculate (1.32 ± 0.7 vs. 0.33 ± 0.02 x 109 for T and control bucks, respectively). Buck’s odour (scale 1–5) was more intense (P < 0.05) in T bucks (1.8 ± 0.1) than control bucks (0.6 ± 0.2). Serum testosterone levels were threefold higher in T bucks (8 ng/mL) compared to control bucks (2 ng/mL) after three weeks of exogenous testosterone treatment. It was concluded that testosterone application to sexually inactive goat bucks provoke an increase in serum testosterone which in turn induces an intense sexual behaviour and the improvement of semen quality.
Activities of glucose phosphorylation, glucose-6-phosphatase and lipogenic enzymes in the liver of perch, Perca fluviatilis, after different dietary treatment

Glucose phosphorylation was increased and the activity of glucose-6-phosphatase was decreased in the liver of perch Perca fluviatilis after feeding previously fasted fish with a high protein/low carbohydrate diet as well as with a diet containing 23% carbohydrate. Activity of the low affinity hexokinase IV (or D), also called glucokinase (GK), was not observed in the liver of perch on the natural diet, fasted perch or perch after feeding with the high protein/low-carbohydrate diet (< 0.2% CHO). How ever, hepatic GK-activity appeared after feeding with the carbohydrate containing diet. By contrast, the activity of hepatic high affinity hexokinase (HK), which was very low in fasted fish, was strongly increased after feeding with the low-carbohydrate as well as the carbohydrate-containing diet. Apparently, HK rather than GK is the hexokinase isoenzyme that is consistently regulated inversely to glucose-6-phosphatase. Activities of the lipogenic enzymes glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, ATP-citrate lyase and malic enzyme were increased by feeding, particularly with the high protein/low carbohydrate diet. Very high levels of hepatic glycogen were observed after both diets. The results are in accordance with the hypothesis that the hepatic high affinity isoenzyme (HK) has a particular anabolic role.
Anti-Torsadogenic Effects of Ranolazine in Anesthetized Rabbits

ventricular effective dose producing 50% of maximum response. ABSTRACT Ranolazine is novel anti-ischemic agent which has been shown to inhibit late I Na and I Kr and to have anti-arrhythmic effects in various pre-clinical in vitro models. This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of ranolazine on drug-induced Torsade de Pointes (TdP) in vivo. TdP was induced by an I Kr blocker, clofilium, in anesthetized, α 1 -agonist sensitized rabbits. Clofilium prolonged QTc (52 ± 9%), MAPD 90 (56 ± 9%) and caused TdP in 8/8 rabbits. Pretreatment with ranolazine (480 µg/kg/min) or lidocaine (200 µg/kg/min) reduced the clofilium-induced prolongation of QTc (15 ± 3% and 19 ± 3%, respectively, p <0.001 vs vehicle) and MAPD 90 (21 ± 4% and 20 ± 2%, respectively, p <0.001 vs vehicle), and prevented the occurrence of TdP (0/8 and 0/8 respectively). Administration of ranolazine after the first episode of TdP terminated TdP and prevented its recurrence (0/4 vs vehicle 4/4). To rule out a α 1 -adrenoceptor antagonistic activity of ranolazine, we compared the effects of ranolazine on blood pressure to those of the α 1 antagonist, prazosin. While prazosin (10 µg/kg/min) markedly shifted the phenylephrine ( α 1 -agonist) dose-response curve to the right, it did not have any effect on clofilium-induced prolongation of QTc and MAPD 90 (43 ± 7% and 53 ± 9%, respectively) or the occurrence of TdP (7/8). In contrast, ranolazine completely suppressed TdP, but did not cause any shift in the phenylephrine dose-response curve at the highest dose tested (480 µg/kg/min). We conclude that ranolazine antagonizes the ventricular repolarization changes caused by clofilium and suppresses was via iv bolus iv infusion µg/kg/min, µM) for 30 vehicle was same that the infusion clofilium and phenylephrine were stopped. The recurrence of TdP was examined during the 30 min infusion of ranolazine or
Social Creativity - Induced Brain Activity Depending On Intelligence Components

The authors identify the resting patterns of the frequency-spatial organization of cortical activity that associated with the verbal, visual-spatial, and social components of the intelligence. Taking into account the similarities between the development of verbal functions and that of social behavior, a model of their shared dynamic development was proposed. That is why the authors focused on finding out the specifics of relations between verbal, figural and social components of intelligence, optimal “pre-setting” of brain functional systems for implementing social creativity. For this purpose the following research methods the Russian versions of the Amthauer and Gilford Sullivan tests and EEG recording – were used. It was found that the original solution of a socially significant situation in the experimental model of creativity is accompanied by regionally specific synchronization of lowand high-frequency cortical oscillations. Having positive relations between the psychometrical indices of intelligence and creativity, the different EEG patterns correlate with these cognitive characteristics that indicate the availability of various strategies of search for the original idea depending on the individual profile of intelligence components. In conclusion, the authors note that the observed different frequently-spatial patterns of associations between cortical activation and intelligence components present the potential ways for correction of thinking strategies necessary for social creativity. © 2019 Published by Future Academy www.FutureAcademy. org.UK
Insecticidal Efficacy of Some Lamiaceae Plant Extracts Against Callosobruchus chinensis Linn. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

The present study was undertaken to screen some plants belonging to family Lamiaceae against Callosobruchus chinensis Linn. Among fourteen important insect pests of stored grains, the pulse beetle C. chinensis (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) is one such pest causing considerable damage to stored pulses. The eggs are laid on the host grains; the larvae bore inside and after feeding and pupating emerge out as adults leaving behind damaged hollow seed-grains. Looking into the hazards of chemical insecticides, there is an utmost need to search for some alternate methods for protection against the damage caused by insects. The leaves of the select plants viz., Ocimum basilicum, O.sanctum and Mentha spicata were employed in the form of various formulations and mortality of the pest insect was assessed. A significant increase in mortality of C. chinensis was observed in all the experimental sets as compared to normal and control sets during the present study. When comparisons were made on the basis of ANOVA to compare the effect of the three plants on mortality, it was found that the treatments of O. basilicum were superior over M. spicata and O. sanctum. The findings overall suggest that all the three plants screened have a potential to be used against the pest C. chinensis and can be employed as an alternate to chemical insecticides in household and storehouses to minimize the infestation and damage caused by the bruchid.
Prevalence and Predictors of Pap Smear Practice among Staff of a Public University in Nilai,

Introduction: The practice of Pap smear has long been an issue worldwide especially in the developing countries. Malaysia National Health and Morbidity Survey IV reported an uptake of 12.8% in 2011. It was found that Malay women has the lowest prevalence of uptake compared to other major ethnicities in the country. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of Pap smear practice and its predictors among staff in a public university with majority of Malay ethnicity. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female staff in a public university in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan using a self-administered and validated questionnaire. All female staff from the seven faculties and the library were invited to participate. Data were analysed using SPSS version 22 for descriptive and inferential statistics, whereby Multiple Logistic Regression were performed to identify the predictors. Results: One-hundred-and eighty-seven respondents participated this study. The prevalence of Pap smear practice was 65.2%, of which, two-thirds (65.6%) had done it within the past three years. Predictors of the practice were higher parity, attending annual medical check-up, husband’s support and positive attitude towards the test. Conclusion: The prevalence of Pap smear uptake among this population is higher than other studies in Malaysia, however, not all of them have done it regularly within 3 yearly interval as suggested by the World Health Organisation.
Protoplasting impact on polyketide activity and characterization of the interspecific fusants from Streptomyces spp.

The influence of protoplasting and protoplast regeneration on antibiotic activity, transfer of biosynthesis encoding genes in local Streptomyces spp. CN207 was studied. The frequency of regenerated protoplasts in the lag phase was 1.7x103 CFU/ml, in the beginning of the exponential phase 0.4x102 CFU/ml, in the exponential growth phase 2.5x103 CFU/ml, and 1.0x105 CFU/ml in stationary phase. The protoplast formation and regeneration technique resulted in a new isolate strain of Streptomyces spp.PR01 that produced approximately 5 fold more Streptomyces spp. CN207 antibiotic. The protoplast fusion resulted in increased isolation of variants with higher antibiotic activity. Recombinant Streptomyces coelicolor PF04 was increased 10 times more than the wild strain. Theprocesses also affected on the strain resistance to some antibiotics but had no effect on the components of the antibiotic. The characteristics of this recombinant product were similar considerably to Streptomyces spp. CN207 product. Our data, in principal, indicate the possibility of transferring antibiotics cluster genes by fusion and provide a starting point for genetic and biochemical investigations of CN207 biosynthesis.
Application of Partial Least Squares Regression to Predict Dry Matter Intake and Feed Efficiency Based on Feeding Behavior Patterns in Beef Cattle

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“He and the Paper Had Merged Into One”: An Analysis of the Coverage of the Death of Israeli Journalists

This article analyzes the role of print journalists in constructing a collective mourning space while covering the deaths of their colleagues. Based on an inductive analysis of 261 news stories following the deaths of 16 Israeli reporters and news editors who died between 1956 and 2018, I identified three discursive tensions that underlie the coverage: (1) factual versus emotional reporting, (2) professional versus national identity, and (3) individual versus institutional challenges. The article discusses the ways in which Israeli journalists reconcile these discursive tensions to portray the personal, professional, social, and national significance of their colleagues, while avoiding reference to any threats to their profession. Via the coverage of their colleagues’ deaths, the journalists thus establish both their relevance and their cultural authority while reinforcing the legitimacy of print journalism, positioning it in the present as a respected establishment with a long history and an anticipated future.
Matching Personality and Organizational Culture: Effects of Recruitment Strategy and the Five- Factor Model on Subjective Person–Organization Fit

If the “people make the place,” what kinds of people (personalities) fit into what kinds of places (organizations), and how might the recruitment messages of the organization facilitate a better fit? The authors explored the extent to which recruitment strategy (realistic vs. traditional) and the Five-Factor model of personality (FFM) were related to subjective person–organization fit (P-O fit) with the four organizational cultures encompassed by Cameron and Quinn’s Competing Values model (CVM). Contrary to expectations, recruitment strategy did not have an effect on subjective P-O fit. Consistent with our hypotheses, (a) more agreeable and extraverted perceived greater fit with the clan culture, (b) more conscientious and less open persons perceived a better fit with a hierarchy culture, (c) less agreeable persons Articles at TEXAS TECH UNIV LIBRARY on December 3, 2012 mcq.sagepub. com Downloaded from 586 Management Communication Quarterly 26(4) perceived a better fit with a market culture, and (d) persons who scored higher on openness perceived a better fit with an adhocracy culture.
A social network explanation for labour exchange dynamics in traditional and mechanized agricultural systems (the Secano Interior, Chile)

This case study explores the structure and behaviour of medium and small farmers’ social networks in order to understand how labour exchange plays a fundamental role as a resilience strategy in a highly vulnerable socioeconomic and environmental context as the Mediterranean dryland region of South Central Chile. It also examines social dynamics related to agricultural production, cooperation behaviour and traditional production activities from this particular context. A personal (Ego-centered) social network approach was used to achieve an in depth look into these strategies and behaviour, but especially to explore local social structure. Results show denser networks for traditional farmers in comparison to those using agricultural machinery along with other structural indicators and network attributes supporting greater connectivity for smaller producers. The results also reaffirm the potential of social network analysis in assessing the relationship between agricultural production and sustainability in rural regions with mixed socio-economic systems.
Application of the “syndemics” theory to explain unprotected sex and transactional sex: A cross- sectional study in men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender women, and non-MSM in Colombia

Abstract Introduction: Men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TW) in Colombia are highly affected by HIV. To improve understanding of the role of HIV risk behaviors in HIV acquisition, we used the syndemic framework, a useful concept to inform prevention efforts. Objective: To examine the effect of four psychosocial conditions, namely, forced sex, history of childhood sexual abuse, frequent alcohol use, and illicit drug use on unprotected sex and the synergistic effects (“syndemic” effects) of these conditions on HIV risk behavior. Materials and methods: We enrolled a total of 812 males (54.7% men who have sex with men, MSM; 7.3% transgender women, and 38% non-MSM). The participants were recruited from neighborhoods of low socioeconomic status through free HIV-counseling and-testing campaigns. We performed Poisson regression analysis to test the associations and interactions between the four psychosocial conditions and unprotected sex with regular, occasional, and transactional partners. To test the “syndemic” model, we assessed additive and multiplicative interactions. Results: The prevalence of any psychosocial condition was 94.9% in transgender women, 60.1% in MSM, and 72.2% in non-MSM. A higher likelihood of transactional sex was associated in MSM (prevalence ratio (PR)=7.41, p<0.001) and non-MSM (PR=2.18, p< 0.001) with three or all four conditions compared to those with one condition. Additive interactions were present for all combinations of psychosocial problems on transactional sex in MSM. No cumulative effect or additive interaction was observed in transgender women. Conclusions: Our study highlights the need for bundled mental health programs addressing childhood sexual abuse, illicit drug use, and frequent alcohol use with other HIV prevention programs.
Species richness of Odonata in selected wetland areas of Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon, Philippines.

Monitoring the environment through indicator species such as Odonata which has an aquatic larval stage and a terrestrial adult stage allows fast and easy means of evaluating habitat quality. This study aims to examine the species richness of Odonata in nine wetland areas of Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro City. A survey using random sampling method was conducted from October to December 2012. Thirty-eight species were recorded under 28 genera and 12 families. Nineteen species are endemic. Species richness of the Odonata in relatively undisturbed areas ranges from 17-20 species. A lower species richness of 6-12 species was recorded in urbanized and disturbed areas. A relatively rare taxa, Rhinagrion reinhardi was recorded in one of the pristine areas. Further surveys in poorly studied and undisturbed areas may result in a higher species richness of Odonata.
ArticleExperimental Study of Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) JointsIsaac Montava *

This research analyzes the solution of reinforced concrete joints reinforced with steel sections, known as steel reinforced concrete (SRC). The aim is to verify the improvement of the ductile characteristics of steel reinforced concrete structures compared to conventional reinforced concrete structures. Another objective is to better understand the experimental behavior and thus be able to perform numerical simulations adjusted with the experimental ones. In addition, the behavior of reinforced concrete structures in all the bars with steel sections is compared with others in which only the joints are reinforced to obtain more efficient and economical structures. All these objectives have the main purpose of improving the behavior of structures against seismic loads. Five specimens of concrete joints with reinforced with steel were tested with cyclic loads to analyze their behavior. The strength superposition method can predict the shear strength. The results obtained confirm the greater capacity of absorption of energy of the structures with sections of steel embedded compared with the structures of conventional reinforced concrete, with greater ductility when facing large displacements.
In vitro Antibacterial Efficacies of Single and Combined Aqueous Extracts of Ficus exasperata Vahl (Moraceae) and Tetrapleura tetraptera Taub (Fabaceae) on Multi-drug Resistant Bacterial Isolates

The antibacterial efficacies of single and combined aqueous extracts of Ficus exasperata (ALEFE) and Tetrapleura tetraptera (AETTP) on multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial isolates were evaluated using disc diffusion and macro broth dilution techniques. Eleven bacterial species belonging to 9 genera (Escherichia, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Serratia, Enterobacter, Pseudomonas, Enterococcus, Klebsiella and Proteus) were obtained from the clinical samples. The bio-active constituents detected in the ALEFE and AETTP were alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, cardiac glycosides, steroids, saponins, reducing sugar and anthraquinones. The discs containing 40 mgml -1 ALEFE showed strong inhibitory effects on 58.8 % MDR bacterial isolates and moderate inhibitory effects on 41.2 % MDR bacterial isolates. The discs containing 40 mgml 1 AETTP exhibited strong inhibitory effects on 35.3 % MDR bacterial isolates and moderate inhibitory effects on 64.7 % MDR bacterial isolates with Activity Indices (A.I) ranging from 0.60 to 1.02. MDR bacterial isolates tested were sensitive to growth inhibition of combined ALEFE and AETTP at concentrations of 20 mgml -1 and 40 mgml -1 with inhibitory zone diameters and A.I. ranging from 9.5 ± 0.1 mm to 18.3 ± 1.0 mm and 0.59 to 1.14, respectively. The combined ALEFE and AETTP had synergistic effect against 12 (70.6 %) MDR bacterial isolates with Growth Inhibitory Indices (GIIs) ranging from ≥ 0.53 to ≥ 0.63. The combined ALEFE and AETTP had addictive effect against 4 (23.5 %) MDR bacterial isolates with GII of 0.50, while antagonistic effect of combined ALEFE and AETTP was observed in 1(5.9 %) MDR bacterial isolate with GII of ≤ 0.49. The MICs (mgml -1 ) of ALEFE and AETTP singly ranged from 5 to 20 and 5 to 40, respectively, while the MIC values of combined ALEFE and AETTP were between 2.5 mgml -1 and 10 mgml -1 . The significant antibacterial efficacies of single and combined ALEFE and AETTP in this study validated their use as antibacterial agents in Nigerian ethno-medicine, and also suggest their consideration and utilization for production of more potent antibiotics.