Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Integrative Survey of 68 Non-overlapping Upstate New York Watersheds Reveals Stream Features Associated With Aquatic Fecal Contamination

Aquatic fecal contamination poses human health risks by introducing pathogens in water that may be used for recreation, consumption, or agriculture. Identifying fecal contaminant sources, as well as the factors that affect their transport, storage, and decay, is essential for protecting human health. However, identifying these factors is often difficult when using fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) because FIB levels in surface water are often the product of multiple contaminant sources. In contrast, microbial source-tracking (MST) techniques allow not only the identification of predominant contaminant sources but also the quantification of factors affecting the transport, storage, and decay of fecal contaminants from specific hosts. We visited 68 streams in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, United States, between April and October 2018 and collected water quality data (i.e., Escherichia coli, MST markers, and physical–chemical parameters) and weather and land-use data, as well as data on other stream features (e.g., stream bed composition), to identify factors that were associated with fecal contamination at a regional scale. We then applied both generalized linear mixed models and conditional inference trees to identify factors and combinations of factors that were significantly associated with human and ruminant fecal contamination. We found that human contaminants were more likely to be identified when the developed area within the 60 m stream buffer exceeded 3.4%, the total developed area in the watershed exceeded 41%, or if stormwater outfalls were present immediately upstream of the sampling site. When these features were not present, human MST markers were more likely to be found when rainfall during the preceding day exceeded 1.5 cm. The presence of upstream campgrounds was also significantly associated with human MST marker detection. In addition to rainfall and water quality parameters associated with rainfall (e.g., turbidity), the minimum distance to upstream cattle operations, the proportion of the 60 m buffer used for cropland, and the presence of submerged aquatic vegetation at the sampling site were all associated based on univariable regression with elevated levels of ruminant markers. The identification of specific features associated with host-specific fecal contaminants may support the development of broader recommendations or policies aimed at reducing levels of aquatic fecal contamination.
Influence of Sm2O3 addition on electrical properties of lithium borosilicate glasses

ABSTRACT Glass series with general formula 30Li2O-(70-x) [1/7SiO2:6/7B2O3]-xSm2O3 was prepared by conventional melt quench technique. Impedance spectroscopy measurement were carried out by Impedance Analyzer in the frequency range 2 mHz to 20 MHz in the temperature range 423 K to 673 K. It has been observed that addition of samarium oxide in borosilicate glasses affects the density, molar volume and glass transition temperature. It is also observed that the electrical conductivity of glasses decreases with the addition of Sm2O3. Scaling by using AC conductivity shows good overlap of data on single master curve interprets that conduction mechanism is independent of temperature.
In-season decision support tools for estimating sidedress nitrogen rates for corn in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain

ABSTRACT In corn (Zea mays L.) production, determining appropriate nitrogen (N) rates is a critical part of achieving profitable yields, while minimizing negative environmental effects. Many tools to assist in the determination of optimum corn sidedress N rates exist, however, those that are low cost, that can be used in real time and that do not require extensive scouting or sampling may be preferred. This study compared the rates prescribed by four in-season N rate recommendation approaches: (1) the Virginia Corn Algorithm (VCA); (2) the Maize-N simulation model; (3) the Nutrient Expert for Maize (NE-Maize) model; and (4) the standard yield goal-based approach used in Virginia for N rate prescription, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and corn performance. The VCA uses canopy reflectance from pre-existing high and low N areas to determine potential response to additional N fertilizer. Maize-N generates recommendations based on crop and soil-specific input parameters as well as long-term and current season weather data. The NE-Maize model requires input of site and crop specific data, as well as the history of inputs and crop rotation and generates recommendations based on previous result from studies conducted in similar environments. The purpose of this study was to compare N rate recommendations from these various systems for performance and utility in the mid-Atlantic region. A total of seven field trials were conducted from 2012 to 2014 in Virginia each with four replications in a randomized complete block design. Treatments evaluated included a complete factorial of four different pre-plant rates (0, 45, 90, and 134 kg ha−1) with the three different simulation model-prescribed rates and the yield-goal approach applied at sidedress. There were no differences in corn grain yield between the different systems or pre-plant N rate application at any location. Corn grain and stover N uptake were infrequently affected by treatment, but generally increased with increasing N rate applied, when a difference existed. Partial factor productivity (PFP) of N generally declined with increasing pre-plant N rate for all in-season N recommendation systems. The PFP for the in-season N rate recommendations generated from the VCA approach was greatest in four of seven instances with a mean of 68 kg grain kg N−1. Additionally, based on our results the Maize-N model, 56 kg grain kg N−1, also shows promise in this environment. While additional research is needed to validate these findings, producers should consider the use of sidedress N rate decision support tools to increase efficiency of N fertilizer.
Running head: TEMPORAL SELECTION AND CONTEXT MEMORY 1 [gray]0.88 The E ects of Encoding Instruction and Opportunity on the Recollection of Behaviorally Relevant Events

How does attending to a brief, behaviorally relevant stimulus a ect episodic memory encoding? In the attentional boost e ect, increasing attention to a brief target in a detection task boosts memory for items that are presented at the same time (relative to distractor-paired items). Though the memory advantage for target-paired items is well established, the e ects of attending to targets on other aspects of episodic memory encoding are unclear. This study examined the e ects of target detection and goal-directed attention on memory for task-irrelevant information from a single event, focusing on the contributions of recollection and familiarity during recognition. In Experiment 1, participants viewed a series of briefly presented faces as they performed a detection task on unrelated squares, pressing the space bar only when the square was a target color (e.g., blue) rather than a distractor color (e.g., orange). Half the participants were told to memorize the faces, and half were told to ignore them. Results indicated that both recollection and familiarity were greater for target-paired faces than for distractor-paired faces, regardless of whether the faces were intentionally encoded. Experiment 2 examined whether these e ects are present for single events, replicating the recollection benefit when encoding time is su cient. Attending to behaviorally relevant targets appears to facilitate both intentional and incidental memory for the background item and the context in which it occurred, boosting subsequent recollection as well as familiarity.
The morphological diversity of long-necked lacewing larvae (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontiformia)

of diversity in the ecologically important group of Insecta (e.g. Hallmann et al. 2017, Lister & Garcia 2018, Seibold et al. 2019). To improve our understanding of this phenomenon, we can look at similar declines in diversity in ancient times as provided by the fossil record. In other words, we can compare the diversity of Insecta at different time slices. The fossil record of Insecta is especially attractive for such a type of comparison, as fossils with ex­ ceptional preservation, for example, preserved in amber, offer a very direct comparison to modern forms. A major share of the modern­day diversity of Insecta is in fact the diversity of its ingroup Holometabola, with far more than half a million described species (Grimaldi & Engel 2005). While the representatives of Holometabola are indeed very diverse, they share one characteristic feature: all immatures (besides the ultimate one) lack compound eyes, and instead (if not blind) possess special­ ised eyes, so­called stemmata (Beutel et al. 2013). Similarly to the fact that the diversity of Insecta is mainly the diversity of Holometabola, the diversity of Holometabola is factually the diversity of some major ingroups, also known as “the big four” (although also here the true diversity lies in some deeper ingroups): 1) Hy­ me noptera: bees, ants and other wasps; 2) Coleoptera: beetles; 3) Lepidoptera: butterflies and moths; 4) Diptera: mosquitoes, midges, gnats and flies. Each of the “big four” comprises more than 100,000 formally described species (Grimaldi & Engel 2005, Beutel et al. 2013, Engel et al. 2018). From an ecological point of view, we need to consider that the diversity of ecosystem functions is in fact not only represented by well­known adult forms of Holometabola (Grimaldi & Engel 2005, Marshall 2012, Hölker et al.
CONTROL IN HEADQUARTERS-SUBSIDIARY RELATIONSHIPS: A CASE STUDY FOCUSED ON EXPATRIATE AND MANAGERS PERSPECTIVES

In multinationals, the relationship between headquarters and subsidiaries can be complex, namely when expatriates are used as control mechanisms. Furthermore, the literature on expatriate adjustment research has been predominantly "expatriate-centric" and has neglected the subsidiary’s point of view. Thus, this research aims to comprehend the expatriate’s role as an MNC (Multinational Corporation ) control mechanism in a subsidiary owned by a foreign multinational, considering the impact of cultural distance, language and tensions created after his placement. An in-depth single case study was conducted in a subsidiary owned by a Japanese multinational corporation. Evidence gathered to show that the parent company influences the subsidiary’s management control system through expatriates' placement. In this study, two different perspectives were obtained, the expatriate’s perspective and the manager’s perspective. This allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the expatriate's role and difficulties. These findings contribute to the International Management (IM) literature on cultural distance, language, and conflict/tensions in expatriate adjustment, showing that these three elements matter and need to be taken into account in empirical research on the role of expatriates as a control mechanism in MNC contexts.
Examination of the Efficacy of Fulvestrant 500 mg Targeting Estrogen Receptor-Positive Postmenopausal Metastatic Breast Cancer: Prospective Observational Study (PerSeus BC03 Study)

*Correspondence: Manabu Futamura, Department of Breast Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan, Tel: 81-58-2306000; Fax: 81-58-230-6236; E-mail: mfutamur@gifu-u.ac. jp Received Date: 11 Jun 2019 Accepted Date: 02 Jul 2019 Published Date: 05 Jul 2019 Citation: Futamura M, Nakada T, Kawaguchi Y, Nawa M, Takeuchi M, Ishihara K, et al. Examination of the Efficacy of Fulvestrant 500 mg Targeting Estrogen Receptor-Positive Postmenopausal Metastatic Breast Cancer: Prospective Observational Study (PerSeUS BC03 Study). Clin Oncol. 2019; 4: 1633. Copyright © 2019 Manabu Futamura. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Research Article Published: 05 Jul, 2019
A Coronary Artery Anomaly Presenting as Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Case Report

Patient: Male, 47-year-old Final Diagnosis: Coronary artery anomalies Symptoms: Chest discomfort Medication:— Clinical Procedure: — Specialty: Cardiac Surgery • Cardiology Objective: Congenital defects/diseases Background: Coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are rare congenital malformations with different clinical presentations and pathophysiological mechanisms. These anomalies are frequently the cause of sudden death in young patients. Most CAAs are incidental findings owing to the lack of symptoms; however, they may be associated with acute coronary syndrome in rare cases. Case Report: We describe the case of a 47-year-old man who presented with a 1-day history of progressive typical chest pain and elevated troponin levels. The patient underwent a coronary angiography, which unveiled the anomalous origin of the left main coronary artery arising from the right coronary artery, with an interarterial course between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary artery, without coronary artery disease. Coronary computed tomography angiography confirmed the CAA and its relationship with the symptoms. An uneventful coronary artery bypass graft was undertaken, and at the 1-year follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic, with a normal stress test. Conclusions: This case depicts the presentation of atypical acute coronary syndrome in a young patient with a rare CAA. In such patients, coronary angiography and coronary computed tomography angiography are essential tools to confirm the diagnosis and to determine treatment. Although controversial, in young individuals presenting CAA with an interarterial course, such as the left main coronary artery arising from the right coronary artery, coronary artery bypass graft may be an important treatment option to avoid sudden death in the future.
Strengthening Talent Management in Enhancing Organizational Commitment in Developing Countries

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of talent management as a predictor of organizational commitment. Design/Methodology: The study uses survey questionnaire for data collection. The questionnaire is of the multiple-item type designed to measure factors based on 5-point Likert Scale and 7-point Likert Scale for data collection. For the Sample Frame, the participants are the academics having at least five years of working experience in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia. The research Scope is to measure, ‘to what extent talent management practices influence organizational commitment’. Judgmental nonprobability sampling is used for the data collection. The respondents were academicians from both the Public and Private HEIs in Malaysia. Out of 300 questionnaires distributed, 298 were returned of which 288 were usable for data analysis. For the statistical analysis of the collected data, three-step procedure of exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used. Findings: The results of the study supported the hypothesis that there is a positive significant effect of talent management on organizational commitment. Research Limitations/Implications: This research adopts a quantitative approach and cross-sectional in nature. Future researches can focus on mixed method approaches. Furthermore, exploratory studies involving both the academicians and the management teams can be conducted to revise the items. This research is designed to measure talent management by adapting the instrument from Sweem (2009). Lapses have examined the instrumentality of talent management in HEIs context. Thus, it needs a thorough qualitative study to validate the unique features of these dimensions in the future. By improving talent management, practitioners can improve organizational commitment, thus increasing the overall achievement of an organization. This paper contributes to the body of knowledge by filling a gap in the literature on talent management because it especially provides a valid empirical evidence for the relationship between talent management and organizational commitment. Next, it provides managerial insights particularly for the HEIs in the context of developing countries in shedding some lights on their policy-making and practices. Originality/value: This paper, underpinned by the Three-Component of Organizational Commitment Model (TCM), Knowledge-Based View (KBV) and, Social Exchange Theory (SET), advances the knowledge gained from previous studies by using a dual approach tested as Talent Management on organizational commitment of the HEIs’ academicians in Higher Education Industry.
High rate and long cycle life porous carbon nanofiber paper anodes for potassium-ion batteries

Potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) are an emerging energy storage technology for low cost and large scale applications. However, they suffer from insufficient cycle life and poor rate capability caused by the large K ions. In this paper, these problems are circumvented by using free-standing porous carbon nanofiber (CNF) paper anodes. Excellent electrochemical performance was demonstrated with an extremely high rate capability retaining 100 mA h g−1 at the current rate of 7.7 A g−1, a high reversible capacity of 270 mA h g−1 and a very low decay rate of 0.01% per cycle over 1200 cycles, which are much better than those of previously reported anode materials in KIBs and even in most sodium-ion batteries. The superior performance is attributed to the unique structure of CNFs, in which the porous structure can effectively alleviate the volume expansion induced by the insertion of large K ions. Considering the abundance and widespread distribution of potassium in the Earth's crust, the encouraging results make KIBs a strong competitor to Na-ion batteries as an alternative energy storage technology to Li-ion batteries.
University of Southern Denmark Hydroxyapatite coating does not improve uncemented stem survival after total hip arthroplasty!

Citation for pulished version (APA): Hailer, N. P., Lazarinis, S. , MaKela, K. T. , Eskelinen, A. , Fenstad, A. M. , Hallan, G. , Havelin, L. , Overgaard, S. , Pedersen, A. B. , Mehnert, F. , & Karrholm, J. (2015). Hydroxyapatite coating does not improve uncemented stem survival after total hip arthroplasty! An analysis of 116,069 THAs in the Nordic Arthroplasty Register Association (NARA) database. Acta Orthopaedica (Print Edition), 86(1), 18-25. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453674.2014. 957088
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of a Non-antibiotic Growth Promoter on Growth Performance and Intestinal Histomorphology in Broilers

1Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan 2Advanced Animal Nutrition, Pvt. Ltd. Faisalabad, Pakistan 3Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Production and Technology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan 4Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan Article Information Received24 March 2020 Revised 11 May 2020 Accepted 20 June 2020 Available online 16 July 2021
Effect of Different Application Techniques on Marginal Adaptation of Class II Cavities Filled with Three Different Bulkfill Composite Filling Material: An In Vitro Study using Confocal Microscopy

An experimental study was conducted to assess marginal adaptation of various bulkfill composite materials, at cervical and occlusal margins of class II cavity preparation, applied by two different application techniques. Seventy-two (72) extracted premolar teeth were selected, prepared and filled with three different bulkfill composite materials, and inserted using incremental and bulk techniques. Specimens were thermocycled and bisected mesiodistally. All specimens were observed using a confocal fluorescence imaging microscope at 10× magnification. The data was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. P < 0.05 was used to indicate statistically significant differences. The study results revealed that, no significant differences in marginal adaptation were detected among the two application techniques (incremental and bulkfill) at cervical margins p=1.000 and the occlusal margins p=0.639 with the lowest gap width formation achieved by X-trafil® bulkfill composite among the three different bulkfill composite filling materials, while FiltekTM Flowable composite material had the highest gap width. This study signifies that good marginal seal depends on the proper cavity preparation, good manipulation of filling materials and skill of the operator whatever is the application technique.
Degree of hydrolization of gallotannins from Sumac (Rhus coriaria) on their anti-inflammatory potency in vitro

The sumac is a Middle Eastern flavoring spice rich in polyphenols. Polyphenols are compounds present in plants, which according to many investigations have a positive effect on chronic diseases such as cancer. The objective of this study was to hydrolyze a sumac extract in three different levels and evaluate its anti-inflammatory effect in colon cancer cells (HT-29). Completely randomized designs were used for the rhodanine assay for four hours (0-240 min); the proliferation of HT-29 cells with three concentrations of sumac extract (1, 5 and 25 mg / L) and three levels of enzymatic hydrolysis (nonhydrolyzed, partially hydrolyzed and hydrolyzed), and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction using the three levels of hydrolysis with one concentration of sumac extract (5 mg / L). The enzymatic hydrolysis carried out by tannase lasted between 90 and 120 minutes. It degraded the high molecular weight tannins and converted them to gallic acid, from which 34 g/L were obtained along with smaller gallotannins. In the evaluation of cell proliferation, the positive effects of the degree of hydrolysis and the different concentrations used were observed. There was no decrease in the expression of some inflammation markers (NF-ĸB, TNF-α and IL-1β), while better results were observed with the sample of hydrolyzed particles with the rest of molecular markers (VCAM-1, TRL4, IL -8 and COX2). It is recommended to continue this study in vivo and with other cell lines.
The Battery Dies Quicker Than a Black Guy: A Thematic Analysis of Political Jokes

As a central component of political discourse and a prolific resource for argument, political humor targets leaders, politicians, or representatives as well as political institutions, groups, actions, and parties. Each of these groups is liable to be a political humor theme. Although previous literature has proved that analyzing the themes of political wisecracks presents valuable information about the socio-political concerns, thematic analysis of political jokes, particularly, in Iranian and American contexts, as a necessary clue for understanding serious sociopolitical issues seems to be an area in need of further analysis. In order to address this problem, this study investigated the most popular themes in Iranian and American political humor. Analysis showed that the general themes of Iranian and American political humor are more similar than different. However, while sexual infamy, racism, and gun control marked considerable themes of American humor, despotic forces and religion-related humor seemed to be exclusively Iranian. © 2021 IJSCL. All rights reserved. 1 Professor, Email: ar.jalilifar@gmail.com (Corresponding Author) Tel: +98611-3367008 2 PhD Candidate, Email: yousefsvd15@gmail.com 3 Assistant Professor, Email: eldon@panix.com a Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran b University of New South Wales, Australia ARTICLE HISTORY: