Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Migratory movements and surfacing rates of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) satellite tagged at Socorro Island, Mexico

Humpback whales wintering in the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico, have been considered a different subpopulation from those found off mainland Mexico and Baja California. The primary feeding grounds for Revillagigedo humpbacks remain unknown. In February 2003, we deployed 11 Argos satellite-monitored radio tags to track movements and surfacings of humpback whales (five adults without calves, five mothers with calves, one calf) off Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago. Tracking ranged from 222 to 10,481 km over 4.9-149.1 d. Eight whales left Socorro Island: five visited other Mexican wintering destinations, seven moved north of these areas. Migration routes were primarily offshore (average 444 km). Two whales were tracked to feeding grounds: one to British Columbia (46 d migration), and one to Alaska (49 d migration). Mean travel speeds were 1.2 km/h in wintering areas, 4.0 km/h during migration, and 2.2 km/h in feeding areas. Overall surfacing rates ranged from 21 to 88 surfacings/h. Surfacing rates differed between the calf and all other whales, and between feeding areas and migratory/wintering areas for the calf and an adult without a calf. The calf also showed diel variation in surfacing rates. The offshore habits of tagged whales may explain scarce resightings of Revillagigedo humpbacks outside the Revillagigedo Archipelago.
Effect of feeding frequency on growth, feed utilization, and size variation of juvenile gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio)

Juvenile (3.0 +/- 0.2 g) gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio ) were fed to satiation for 8 weeks to investigate the effect of feeding frequency on growth, feed utilization and size variation. Five feeding frequencies were tested: two meals per day (M2), three meals per day (M3), four meals per day (M4), 12 meals per day (M12) and 24 meals per day (M24). The results showed that daily food intake increased significantly with the increase in feeding frequency and there was no significant difference between daily food intakes in M12 and M24 treatments. Growth rate, feed efficiency increased significantly with increasing feeding frequencies. Size variation was not affected by feeding frequency. Apparent digestibility of dry matter was not influenced by feeding frequency, while apparent digestibility of protein and energy increased significantly at high feeding frequencies. The feeding frequency had no significant effect on the moisture, lipid, protein, or energy contents of gibel carp, while the ash content decreased with increased feeding frequency. It was recommended that 24 meals per day was the optimal feeding frequency for juvenile gibel carp.
The Effect of Telephone Follow-Up on Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients

Background: Problemswithdialysiscausedramaticchangesinthesepatients. Treatmentof dialysispatientswithoutthepatient’s participation and self-care activities cannot be eﬀective enough. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the eﬀect of telephone follow-up care on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients. Methods: This clinical trial was performed on 60 hemodialysis patients in Hamedan, in two groups of tests and controls in 2018. Both groups of patients beneﬁted from routine care and training in the ward, and then, in the test group, these patients were fol-lowedupbytelephonefor6weeks. TheKDQOL-SF(shortform)DemographicandQualityof Lifequestionnairewasusedbeforeand after the intervention to collect data. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 16 software using a t -test, paired t -test, and chi-square test. Results: The mean and standard deviation of quality of life in the experimental group changed from 52.33 ± 14.37 to 57.89 ± 12.02 and in the control group from 52.62 ± 13.05 to 41.85 ± 0.23 that indicates there was a signiﬁcant increase in the quality of life of hemodialysispatientsintheexperimentalgroup. Theresultsshowedthattheaveragediﬀerenceinqualityof lifeaftertheinterven-tion in the experimental group in terms of understanding public health (P = 0.002), physical performance (P = 0.002), symptoms and signs of the disease (P < 0.001) area of the disease, (P = 0.012), pain (P < 0.001), social support (P < 0.001 and general health (P < 0.001) were signiﬁcant. Conclusions: According to the ﬁndings of the study, it can be concluded that telephone follow-up care has been eﬀective on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients.
Effect of Smart Attributes of SPA on Intention to Use of Blockchain System - Based on Securities Lending of Small and Medium Construction

Background/Objectives: This study investigates the effects of Smart Attributes of SPA on the perceived usefulness and Intension to Use of blockchain systems. To achieve the purpose of the study, we analyzed the effect of Smart Attributes of SPA on Perceived Usefulness and Intension to Use of blockchain systems using TAM.Methods/Statistical analysis: The data for this study were collected through a survey. We conducted a survey of users from June to August 2019. A Likert 5-point scale was used. The survey targeted Small and Medium Construction staff and using the Blockchain system. There were 719 valid cases. SPSS 24 and AMOS 22 were used for the analysis of collected data. The analysis methods were technical analysis, frequency analysis, correlation analysis, reliability analysis, factor analysis, CFA, Structural Equation Model.Findings: The findings can be implied in three ways: First, when designing a blockchain-based securities lending system, the system should be designed according to the user's purpose, that is, the 'Usability' attribute should be included in the function. Second, 'Customization' should be considered when designing the system. In other words, the needs of specific customers should be fully understood and reflected in the system design. Third, when designing a system, the 'Connectivity' attribute must be fully considered. It is to be able to connect social and device-to-device networks and all the connectable objects.Improvements/Applications: When designing a blockchain-based securities lending system, the four attributes of Smart Attributes of SPA should be fully reflected. In other words, if 'Usability', 'Customization', and 'Connectivity' are reflected as much as possible, it will contribute to the early settlement of the system.
In-vitro availability of iron in various green leafy vegetables

Etude de la teneur en fer total, ionisable et assimilable de 6 especes de legumes consommes habituellement en Inde : amarante (Amaranthus spinosus), taro (Colocasia antiquorum), Moringa oleifera, trigonelle (Trigonella foenum graecum), Peucedanum gravoelens et epinard (Spinacia oleracea). Donnees sur les teneurs en acide oxalique et acide ascorbique
Gene flow hampered by low seed size of hybrids between oilseed rape and five wild relatives

Abstract Recent concern about gene flow from transgenic plants to weedy species has attracted much research on the fitness of their hybrids. However, no studies have been reported on the very early effects of the seed size of hybrids compared with parental plants for germination, seedling establishment and plant growth. We produced hybrids between male sterile Brassica napus L. (oilseed rape) and five weedy relatives, including Brassica juncea (L.) Czern, B. nigra (L.) Koch, B. rapa L. , Hirschfeldia incana (L.) Lagrèze-Fossat and Raphanus raphanistrum L. The hybrid seeds formed between B. napus and B. rapa varied in size, while all the hybrid seeds formed with the other species were small. In a direct-seeded field experiment, small seeds of both parents and hybrids had a lower frequency of emergence and a lower seedling survival rate than large seeds, and resulted in later flowering with less biomass. However, no difference was recorded in a transplant experiment, indicating that growth in the juvenile period was sensitive to the small seed class in field conditions only. The optimum environmental conditions in the greenhouse probably homogenized the developmental differences observed at the early stage, and thus reduced the variation during subsequent growth in the field. This point has not been, but should be, considered in risk assessment of transgenic plants. The lower seedling establishment of small-seeded hybrids could hamper further gene flow.
Population dynamics of small mammals in relation to forest age and structural habitat factors in northern Sweden

Summary 1 In northern Scandinavia there are indications of a long-term decline in the abundance of the three dominant vole species, Clethrionomys glareolus , Clethrionomys rufocanus and Microtus agrestis , since the 1970s. One explanation proposes that intensified clear-cutting has created even-aged and homogeneous forest stands with poor overall conditions for survival and reproduction of the voles. 2 We investigated the relationship between forest age and structural habitat factors and its implications for the species richness and abundance of small mammals. In particular, we assessed the population dynamics of C. glareolus , a forest-dwelling species with rather general habitat requirements . 3 Extensive snap-trapping of small mammals was conducted during 1998–2000 on 24 study sites in boreal forests in northern Sweden. Trapping was carried out along transects running from immature forests of six age classes (0–50 years) into adjacent reference sites (> 100 years). At each trapping station we recorded 14 habitat variables that were reduced to three principal components (PCs). The PCs were related to late successional traits, such as forest age and cover of tree layers (PC1), cover of tall vegetation in the field layer (PC2) and structural heterogeneity in the forest floor (PC3). 4 The species richness of small mammals, as well as the total abundance of C. glareolus , was positively influenced by tall vegetation (PC2) and structural heterogeneity (PC3) but not by late successional traits (PC1). The youngest forests had higher scores for both PC2 and PC3 compared with older forests. 5 The youngest forests also had the highest species richness and total abundance of C. glareolus . This was associated with a generally higher rate of change in numbers of C. glareolus during summer in the youngest forests compared with adjacent reference sites. In contrast, survival during winter was lower in the youngest forests. We found this result to be consistent with a source–sink scenario where young individuals, primarily born in old forest stands in early summer, migrate into younger forests to breed, but where the probabilities for winter survival are poor. 6 Our study demonstrates that both the species richness of small mammals and the population dynamics of C. glareolus are influenced to a great extent by structural habitat factors that are altered by common forest management practices in northern Sweden. In order to conserve species richness of small mammals and to minimize population fluctuations of C. glareolus in northern Scandinavia, we outline forest management practices that will provide heterogeneous environments, such as leaving logging residues on site after forest harvesting.
New data on the spider fauna of Iran (Arachnida: Araneae)

We present the results of some spider surveys that were conducted in different parts of Iran. Faunistic records for 30 species which are new to Iran are presented here. Biogeographic data are provided for each species. Two families, namely Liocranidae and Mimetidae, are recorded for the first time from the country.
The Dark Triad of personality and momentary affective states: an experience sampling study

The Dark Triad (DT; Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy) refers to three distinct but interrelated socially undesirable traits which are associated with an antagonistic and exploitative strategy of conduct. The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationships between the DT traits and momentary affective states using a lon-gitudinal approach. University students N 81) completed personality measures and participated in an 8-day experience-sampling study. Subjects provided n = 2572 responses. Multilevel analyses were used to assess relationships between the DT and affect. All the DT were associated with negative affect: the two psychopathy dimensions (boldness and meanness) negatively, and the remaining traits positively. Boldness and grandiose narcissism were associated with positive affect. The presence of others differentiated the relationships between Machiavellianism and meanness and negative affective states. The findings showed a tendency to experience more negative affect in everyday life in people with higher levels of grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, Machiavellianism, and disinhibition.
Habitat openness and edge avoidance predict Saltmarsh Sparrow abundance better than habitat area

ABSTRACT The Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammospiza caudacuta) is a tidal marsh bird facing rapid population decline throughout its range, largely caused by degradation and loss of breeding habitat. Thus, there is a need to preserve tidal marshes in the northeastern United States, but to do so requires an understanding of the habitat features that support robust populations. Previous studies have shown Saltmarsh Sparrow abundance increases with marsh size, but in similar bird species, area sensitivity is more directly linked to edge avoidance. Whether additional landscape features affect the abundance of Saltmarsh Sparrows is unknown. We explored how the height of objects on the horizon, an index of habitat openness, affected the abundance of Saltmarsh Sparrows. Our primary goal was to determine whether the angle to the highest point on the horizon (“angle to maximum horizon”) predicted abundance better than marsh area or distance to the marsh edge. We used N-mixture models to evaluate the combination of spatial factors that best predicted Saltmarsh Sparrow abundance while also accounting for survey-level variables that could influence detection probability. We found that the interaction between distance to edge and angle to maximum horizon best predicted abundance. Taller objects on the horizon were negatively correlated with bird abundance, and this effect was strongest within 50 m of the marsh edge. When we considered the predictive powers of patch area, distance to edge, and angle to maximum horizon individually, angle to maximum horizon was the best single predictor. We found the highest abundance of Saltmarsh Sparrows at point locations where the angle to maximum horizon was 0.0°, and at angles greater than 12° the predicted abundance fell below 1 bird per survey point. We propose that managers should prioritize marsh openness and experimentally test the effect of marsh edge manipulations when making conservation decisions for this rapidly declining species.
DESCRIPTION OF PARABROCHYMENA , NEW GENUS, AND REDEFINITION AND REVIEW OF BROCHYMENA AMYOT AND AUDINET-SERVILLE (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE), WITH CONSIDERATIONS ON NATURAL HISTORY, CHOROLOGICAL AFFINITIES, AND EVOLUTIONARY RELATIONSHIPS

From the endemic New World halyine genus Brochymena , two genera are recognized. New morphological characters at the generic level are described. Parabrochymena , new genus, with Pentatoma arborea Say as type species, is erected to contain 10 taxa formerly included in Brochymena . New combinations are Parabrochymena aculeata (Distant), P . apiculata (Van Duzee), P . arborea (Say), P . barberi barberi (Ruckes), P . barberi diluta (Blatchley), P . cuspidata (Distant), P . enigmatica ( Ruckes ), P . florida (Ruckes), P . haedula (Stal), and P . poeyi (Guerin-Meneville). Brochymena is redefined with 20 taxa: B . affinis Van Duzee, B . cariosa Stal, B . carolinensis (Westwood), B . chelonoides Ruckes, B . dilata Ruckes, B . exardentia Ruckes, B . hoppingi Van Duzee, B . humeralis Ruckes, B . laevigata Ruckes, B . lineata Ruckes, B . marginella Stal, B . myops Stal, B . parva Ruckes, B . punctata punctata Van Duzee, B . punctata pallida Blatchley, B . pilatei Van Duzee, B . quadripustulata (Fabricius), B . splendida Ruckes, B . sulcata Van Duzee, and B . tenebrosa Walker. Four synonymies are established: B . marginella Stal = B . carolinensis (Westwood); B . pilatei Van Duzee = B . sulcata Van Duzee; B . laevigata Ruckes = B . myops Stal; B . exardentia Ruckes = B . lineata Ruckes. Lectotypes are designated for B . affinis Van Duzee, B . cariosa Stal, B . myops Stal, B . punctata pallida Blatchley, and B . p . punctata Van Duzee. Species groups of Brochymena are characterized, and a key to all taxa is presented for the first time. As appropriate, for each species of Brochymena , the following are provided: citation of original description, synonymies, type material, diagnosis, description, geographical distribution, taxonomic comments, natural history, and illustrations of important structural characters. Chorological affinities are presented and systematic relationships are hypothesized.
The evaluation of the serum brain natriuretic peptide concentrations in preeclamptic and healthy pregnant women and its potential relationship with mean arterial blood pressure

Objective In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlation between serum brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentrations and blood pressure levels by comparing serum brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentrations in preeclamptic and normotensive pregnant women and to assess its potential role in the preeclampsia pathogenesis. Methods A total of 48 preeclamptic and 39 normotensive patients were included in the study prospectively. Systolic diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure of the pregnant women were measured. Serum BNP concentrations were measured by enzyme immunoassay method. The variable differences between the groups were analyzed by independent samples t-test. Potential correlations between the variables were assessed by Pearson’s correlation analysis. Results There was no difference between the groups in terms of age (26.18±11.49 years vs. 26.04±14.06 years), gestational age (31.59± 6.94 weeks vs. 30.17±5.72 weeks), parity (2.62±1.4 vs. 2.53±1.82) and body mass index (30.71±16.33 kg/m2 vs. 30.09±13.82 kg/m2) (p>0.05). Systolic (148.66± 61.82 mmHg vs. 126.44±97.47 mmHg; p=0.015), diastolic (81.19±52.25 mmHg vs. 97.29±14.27 mmHg; p=0.019) and mean arterial pressure (113.97±41.76 mmHg vs. 96.26±27.25 mmHg; p<0.001) levels were higher in the pregnant women complicated with preeclampsia. In addition, serum BNP concentrations were also higher in the preeclamptic pregnant women than the control group (139.42±62.19 pg/mL vs. 99.28±19.32 pg/mL; p=0.028). BNP levels were significantly associated with only mean arterial pressure (b=0.241, p=0.037). Also, there was a significant positive correlation between BNP levels and mean arterial pressure (r=0.406, p=0.002). Conclusion We recommend further prospective studies with wider populations to assess whether BNP levels, which increase in preeclampsia, are associated with blood pressure levels or not.
Ecology of the Basking Habit in Turtles

A combined field and laboratory study was conducted to assess the biological implications of the basking habit in turtles. The effect of light intensity and incidence angle, water and air temperatures, wind, and cloud cover upon rates of heat gain in turtles were investigated, and all were found to have importance. Biological factors of importance are behavior, shape, weight, and rarely, color; sex and species were not important except as they affect the other factors. A series of motivation studies was conducted to identify the environmental factors initiating and directing basking. The taxonomic incidence of the basking habit in turtles is discussed. Basking serves primarily as a method of thermal control, with secondary benefits in drying of the skin and shell. See full-text article at JSTOR
Landscape of circulating diagnostic biomarkers in pancreatic malignancies

Pancreatic cancer remains the most lethal adult cancer in the US that is in large part due to the lack of effective early detection biomarkers. Although a variety of blood based technologies have been developed, each of these assays have different advantages and disadvantages. Here, we will review the landscape of blood based biomarkers in the context of pancreatic cancer early detection. Tumor biomarkers (CA19-9, CEA) are widely used, but often have limited specificity to cancer, and panel-based approaches combining multiple serum proteins may prove more promising in early detection of pancreatic cancer. Metabolic markers, including the substrates, intermediates, and by-products of aberrant pathways can also be quantified and used as biomarkers, particularly since pancreatic cancer almost universally exploits KRAS mutations leading aberration activation of the MEK/ERK/AKT pathways. More recent approaches have also attempted to use cell-free DNA released from tumor cells into the bloodstream to directly sequence and identify mutations and serve as a ‘liquid biopsy. ’ Alternatively, approaches are being used to capture rare circulating epithelial cells that have entered into the bloodstream (circulating tumor cells, or CTCs) even in pre-neoplastic lesions. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) found in plasma are a new emerging source of tumor enriched cargo (DNA, RNA, proteins) providing a multi-prong approach towards early tumor detection. Although many of these approaches are promising, they need to be validated in large-scale human trials using appropriate controls. Altogether, the complementary performance characteristics of different biomarkers point to a combination of these technologies as the future of a pancreatic cancer early detection liquid biopsy.
Climate warming effects on the Olea europaea–Bactrocera oleae system in Mediterranean islands: Sardinia as an example

Global warming will affect all species but in largely unknown ways, with certain regions such as the Mediterranean Basin and its major islands including Sardinia being particularly vulnerable to desertification. Olive (Olea europaea) is of eco‐social importance in the Mediterranean where it was domesticated. This drought‐resistant crop and its major pest, the olive fly (Bactrocera oleae), have tight biological links that make them a suitable model system for climate change studies in the Mediterranean. Here a physiologically based weather‐driven demographic model of olive and olive fly is used to analyze in detail this plant–pest system in Sardinia under observed weather (10 years of daily data from 48 locations), three climate warming scenarios (increases of 1, 2 and 3 °C in average daily temperature), and a 105‐year climate model scenario for the Alghero location (e.g. 1951–2055). grass gis is used to map model predictions of olive bloom dates and yield, total season‐long olive fly pupae, and percent fruit attacked by the fly. Island wide simulation data are summarized using multivariate regression. Model calibration with field bloom date data were performed to increase simulation accuracy of olive flowering predictions under climate change. As climate warms, the range of olive is predicted to expand to higher altitudes and consolidate elsewhere, especially in coastal areas. The range of olive fly will extend into previously unfavorable cold areas, but will contract in warm inland lowlands where temperatures approach its upper thermal limits. Consequently, many areas of current high risk are predicted to have decreased risk of fly damage with climate warming. Simulation using a 105‐year climate model scenario for Alghero, Sardinia predicts changes in the olive–olive fly system expected to occur if climate continued to warm at the low rate observed during in the past half century.