Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Postlarval ecology of the blue shrimp (Litopenaeus stylirostris) and brown shrimp (Farfantepenaeus californiensis) in the Colorado River Estuary.

Se describe el uso del habitat por las postlarvas de camarones peneidos que ingresan al delta del Rio Colorado. Se selecciono una localidad en el Canal Santa Clara, dentro de la zona nucleo de la Reserva de la Biosfera Alto Golfo de California y Delta del Rio Colorado, donde se realizaron recolecciones durante tres dias consecutivos de cada marea viva de mayo a octubre de 2000. Se anclo una red con luz de malla de 505 µm que se mantuvo en el agua 10 minutos cuando la altura de marea se encontraba a 1 m sobre el nivel del canal, tanto en el flujo como en reflujo. Se capturaron postlarvas de camaron azul Litopenaeus stylirostris y camaron cafe Farfantepenaeus californiensis con proporciones de 80% y 20%, respectivamente. La abundancia de postlarvas de camaron azul fue significativamente mayor en el flujo que en reflujo en mayo, junio y septiembre, pero significativamente mayor en el reflujo que en el flujo en julio y agosto. Las tallas de las postlarvas de camaron azul fueron significativamente mayores en el reflujo que en el flujo. En las postlarvas de camaron cafe no se encontro diferencia entre la abundancia del flujo y el reflujo. Se concluye que el delta del Rio Colorado, es un area de crianza solo de camaron azul y no para camaron cafe. The study describes habitat use by penaeid shrimp larvae that enter the Colorado River Delta. A location was chosen in the Santa Clara Channel in the core zone of the Upper Gulf of California and Colorado River Delta Biosphere Reserve, where collections were done during three consecutive days of each spring tide from May to October 2000. A 505-µm net was anchored and left in the water for 10 minutes when the height of the tide was 1 m above the level of the channel, during both flood tide and ebb tide. Blue shrimp (Litopenaeus stylirostris) and brown shrimp (Farfantepenaeus californiensis) postlarvae were caught in proportions of 80% and 20%, respectively. The postlarval abundance of blue shrimp was significatively greater during flood tide than during ebb tide in May, June and September, but significatively greater during ebb tide than during flood tide in July and August. The blue shrimp postlarval sizes were significatively greater during ebb tide than during flood tide. No differences in the abundance of brown shrimp postlarvae were found between flood and ebb tides. It is concluded that the Colorado River Delta is a breeding area for blue shrimp, but not for brown shrimp.
Physicochemical and microbial attributes of organic infused beef cuts (longissmus dorsi)

This study was carried out to determine the effect of infusing food grade organic acids on the shelf life of fresh beef kept at refrigeration temperature of 5C. Citric, lactic, acetic and tartaric acids were infused individually in concentrations of 0.5, 0.75 and 1.00% into fresh beef slices. Infusion was carried out under pulled of 29.5 in. Hg. for 20 min. Samples were dropped dried and stored at 5C for 28 days. pH, water activity, total plate count (TPC), thiobarbaturic acid values, Hunter color values and instrumental texture were determined. The pH value of the treated samples dropped from the initial pH of 5.30 (untreated) to 4.20–4.47 and the TPC values were lower than 107 colony-forming units/g on day 16, 20 and 28 in samples treated with 0.5, 0.75 and 1.00% acids, respectively. The instrumental texture of the treated samples was harder upon treatment, which decreased gradually during storage period. The maximum shelf life of treated beef was extended to 12–24 days and citric acid in concentration of 1.00% gave the best effect.
Okara: A Possible High Protein Feedstuff For Organic Pig Diets

and Implications A potential alternative organic protein source is okara. Okara is the residue left from ground soybeans after extraction of the water portion used to produce soy milk and tofu. Satisfying the high protein requirements of young pigs presents a production challenge to organic pork producers. The effect of dietary supplementation of okara was evaluated on the growth performance of young pigs. In four replicates, weaned pigs (21 ± 2 d of age) were allotted to one of three pens. Each pen received one dietary treatment. Treatments were control diet (composed of corn, soybean meal, oats, and essential vitamins and minerals), 2) okara 25% (25% of total diet), 3) okara 50% (50% of total diet). Pigs and feed were weighed at d 0 and at 7 d intervals until completion of each 18 d trial. Average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI), and gain:feed ratio (G:F) were calculated. Data were analyzed using fixed effect models with repeated measures. Feeding dietary okara to young pigs had no effect on ADG, ADFI, or G:F ratio when compared to control treatment. Diets supplemented with 25% okara increased ADG 14% when compared to diets supplemented with 50% okara. Okara fed at 25% of the diet increased G:F ratio 17% when compared to okara fed at 50% of the diet. Under the conditions of our study dietary okara is a potential high protein organic feedstuff. Inclusion levels of dietary okara up to 25% of the diet could be used with no reduction in ADG, ADFI, or G:F ratio.
Height growth variation in a comprehensive eurasian provenance experiment of (Pinus sylvestris L.)

In the years 1974 to 1976, on the initiative of the Forest Research Institute in Pushkino, near Moscow, a major Scots pine experiment was established with 113 provenances over 33 planting sites, well scattered over the whole former USSR. Basing on reports from co-operating institutions information is compiled on the provenances used, on the planting sites and on the mean tree height at latest measurement. Interaction parameters are calculated and the data on tree heights, converted to units of standard deviation from location means, is plotted onto maps of the locations demonstrating the extent of genotype environment interaction. The range of the species in the former USSR can be divided into regions (North-western, Baltic, Western Continental, Northern Russia, Central European Russia, Middle Volga, Central Trans-Urals, Southern fringe, Eastern Siberia), that have characteristic for them responses to seed transfer in terms of height growth performance at various locations. Western populations (Baltic countries, Bielorussia, Ukraine) are clearly superior in height growth at most European locations. This zone with superior populations extends also to the region between rivers Volga, Oka and Don (Middle Volga region). Scots pine from that region is transferable further east, though not as successfully westwards. Around Moscow (Central European Russia) there is a region with reactive populations that are very successful within the region and they can be transferred eastwards to some extent but not in other directions nor over greater distances. Extensive longitudinal transfers of populations are possible within two latitudinal zones, Northern Russia and Central Trans-Urals. The latter is a central zone extending from the Urals to river Yenitsyei with populations of average growth performance relative to the much poorer growth of the northern, Far Eastern and southern populations.
Cadmium adsorption and intracellular uptake by two macrophytes, Azolla pinnata and Spirodela polyrhiza

Azolla pinnata and Spirodela polyrhiza showed profound ability to take up Cd from ambient medium. Cd adsorption by test plants occurred rapidly during the initial stage of incubation, but the process slowed down and reached an equilibrium in 120 min. This suggests the presence of two kinds of sites, reacting rapidly or slowly with Cd. S. polyrhiza had more of the former type of sites. Adsorption constituted 71-86 % of total Cd uptake by test plants. Intracellular uptake of Cd occurred at a constant rate, following typical Michaelis-Menten kinetics. Dead plants accumulated two times more Cd than living plants, due perhaps to absence of a permeability barrier which resulted in Cd accumulation at intracellular locations as well. Cd adsorbed by dead plants could be effectively displaced with chemicals like NaCl, CaCl 2 and EDTA. Cd sorption ability of dead plants did not diminish up to 10 successive cycles of sorption and desorption, as long as plants did not become fragmented.
The Use of Virtual Learning Environment and the Development of a Customised Framework/Model for Teaching and Learning Process in Developing Countries

The use of virtual learning environment for teaching and learning provision is one of the concepts that are changing the frontier of knowledge acquisition in today’s educational arena. The flexibility of online learning space can offer developing countries great opportunities in supporting varied learning methodologies. However, it appears that most virtual learning environment framework/models already in use today are not always easily accessible by the students and lecturers who are supposed to use them due to some constrained factors. In such a constrained resource setting, access and use of some of these software platforms for the development of education are limited. This is due primarily to the intractable problem of infrastructural, technological (including internet), educational policy formation, environmental and economic factors limiting progress. In this paper, we examine virtual learning environment framework/models that are already in use by various tertiary institutions across the globe. As we do this, we have come up with amalgamated framework from two existing frameworks, and then developed a model called NDA Customised VLE System Model (CVLESM) for a customised VLE platform in Nigeria. The proposed model has a four level platform: the teacher, student, institution admin and the customised application software. Users will have the option of interacting with the institution’s network systems through the university portal, but also with proposed ‘Mobile App’, which might be downloaded onto any internet connected device including mobile phones. This is novel in this study.
The effect of digital transformation strategy on performance

The purpose of this study is to verify whether digital transformation strategy (DTS) could improve the organizational performance and provide a comprehensive analysis for enterprises on the necessity of implementing digital transformation in the context of China and draw on the perspectives of “Skewed conflict,” “minority dissent theory” and “too-much-of-a-good-thing. ” This study investigates the curvilinear moderating role of cognitive conflict between DTS and performance. ,An empirical investigation was used to collect a large sample data of Chinese enterprises’ digital transformation. A multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS was used to test the proposed hypotheses such as the inverted U-shaped moderating effect of the cognitive conflict. ,In the Chinese context, DTS has a positive relationship on the short- and long-term financial performance. Moreover, this relationship was moderated by cognitive conflict such that the relationship between DTS and short-term financial performance could be further enhanced under the moderate cognitive conflict; however, the relationship between DTS and long-term financial performance was considerably influenced for higher cognitive conflict. ,Based on the co-evolution of the information technology/information system (IT/IS) and business strategy, this study clarified the relationships among DTS, digital strategy and business and information technology strategies. By focusing on corporate strategy, this study further examined the effect of digital transformation on both short- and long-term financial performance. To further reveal the micro-psychological mechanisms underlying the effect of DTS on organizational performance, this study confirmed the inverted U-shaped moderating effect of the top management team’s cognitive conflict. Therefore, this research provides a new theoretical perspective for future research in the field of IT/IS, DTS and digital strategy.
Spatiotemporal variability of sunshine duration and influential climatic factors in mainland China during 1959–2017

Sunshine duration (SD) is a key index with which to quantitatively measure the intensity and duration of solar radiation. The exploration of spatiotemporal characteristics and potential influential factors for SD could help us better understand solar radiation variability. In this study, we first explore the spatiotemporal variability of SD across mainland China during 1959–2017, then identify the predominant influential climatic factors and detect their relative influence of temporal dynamic on SD, and finally discuss the relative influential rates of climatic factors and detect the dominating climatic factor on a spatial scale. The results show that: Firstly, the annual and seasonal SD gradually decreased from the northwest to southeast across mainland China; a significant decreasing trend (p < .05) was detected for annual SD at a rate of −2.7 h⋅a–1, a turning point significantly occurred in 1986 (p < .05) in the year SD series, and oscillation periods of 2.4–3.8 years existed in mainland China and most sub‐regions. Secondly, the significant (p < .05) decrease of wind speed (Win), increase of precipitation (Pre), and increase of vapour pressure (Vp) were responsible for the decreasing trend of SD with relative influential rates of 39.9, 30.6, and 29.5%, respectively. Thirdly, temporally, the relative influential rate of each climatic variable changed over time; spatially, Win dominated most areas of mainland China (55.9%) during 1959–2017, followed by Pre (24.9%) and Vp (19.2%).
Uptake of HIV testing among women of reproductive age in Tajikistan: An assessment of individual determinants

Introduction: Over the past decade, the incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in Tajikistan increased significantly, with women particularly vulnerable to acquiring HIV. This research assessed individual determinants associated with HIV testing among women of reproductive age. Methods: Secondary data analysis was done using data from 5,867 females aged 15-49 years. Chi-square test, t-test, and multivariate analysis were applied to find associations between women's socio-demographic characteristics, reproductive health variables, and HIV testing uptake. Results: Overall, only 26% (1,501) of women in the present research reported HIV testing in the past. Multiple regression indicated that HIV testing was significantly associated with participants' age (25-34 age group: OR 0.7, p ≤ 0.001; 35-49 age group: OR 0.2, p ≤ 0.001), education (OR 2.2, p ≤ 0.001), area of residence (OR 0.6, p ≤ 0.001), marital status (OR 2.4, p ≤ 0.001), HIV knowledge (OR 1.1, p ≤ 0.001), and pregnancy history (OR 6.7, p ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: Results of this research suggest that there is a need for culturally acceptable interventions, including outreach to increase the overall HIV testing rate among women in Tajikistan.
Cropland Carbon Uptake Delayed and Reduced by 2019 Midwest Floods

While large‐scale floods directly impact human lives and infrastructures, they also profoundly impact agricultural productivity. New satellite observations of vegetation activity and atmospheric CO2 offer the opportunity to quantify the effects of such extreme events on cropland carbon sequestration. Widespread flooding during spring and early summer 2019 induced conditions that delayed crop planting across the U.S. Midwest. As a result, satellite observations of solar‐induced chlorophyll fluorescence from TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument and Orbiting Carbon Observatory reveal a 16‐day shift in the seasonal cycle of photosynthesis relative to 2018, along with a 15% lower peak value. We estimate a reduction of 0.21 PgC in cropland gross primary productivity in June and July, partially compensated in August and September (+0.14 PgC). The extension of the 2019 growing season into late September is likely to have benefited from increased water availability and late‐season temperature. Ultimately, this change is predicted to reduce the crop productivity in the Midwest Corn/Soy belt by ~15% compared to 2018. Using an atmospheric transport model, we show that a decline of ~0.1 PgC in the net carbon uptake during June and July is consistent with observed CO2 enhancements of up to 10 ppm in the midday boundary layer from Atmospheric Carbon and Transport‐America aircraft and over 3 ppm in column‐averaged dry‐air mole fractions from Orbiting Carbon Observatory. This study quantifies the impact of floods on cropland productivity and demonstrates the potential of combining solar‐induced chlorophyll fluorescence with atmospheric CO2 observations to monitor regional carbon flux anomalies.
Developing an Initial Program Theory to Explain How Patient-Reported Outcomes Are Used in Health Care Settings: Methodological Process and Lessons Learned

A central aspect of any theory-driven realist investigation (synthesis or evaluation) is to develop an initial program theory (IPT). An IPT can be used to frame and understand how, for whom, why, and under what contexts complex interventions work or not. Despite well-established evidence that IPTs are a central aspect to any realist investigation, there is wide variation and a lack of methodological discussion on how to develop an IPT. In this article, we present the approach that we used to develop an IPT of how patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are used in health care settings. Specifically, we completed a systematic review to extract tacit theories reported in the literature. The benefit of this approach was that it provided a rigorous review of the literature in the development of IPTs. The challenges included (1) rediscovering what is already well established in the theoretical literature, (2) generating an overabundance of partial candidate theories, and (3) extensive use of time and resources for what was the first stage to our larger funded research study. Our recommendations to other scholars considering this approach are to ensure that they (1) live within their means and (2) narrow the scope of the research question and/or develop a conceptual framework using middle-range theories. These methodological insights are highly relevant to researchers embarking on a realist investigation, tasked with developing an IPT.
First 12 patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States

Introduction: More than 93,000 cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported worldwide. We describe the epidemiology, clinical course, and virologic characteristics of the first 12 U.S. patients with COVID-19. Methods: We collected demographic, exposure, and clinical information from 12 patients confirmed by CDC during January 20-February 5, 2020 to have COVID-19. Respiratory, stool, serum, and urine specimens were submitted for SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR testing, virus culture, and whole genome sequencing. Results: Among the 12 patients, median age was 53 years (range: 21-68); 8 were male, 10 had traveled to China, and two were contacts of patients in this series. Commonly reported signs and symptoms at illness onset were fever (n=7) and cough (n=8). Seven patients were hospitalized with radiographic evidence of pneumonia and demonstrated clinical or laboratory signs of worsening during the second week of illness. Three were treated with the investigational antiviral remdesivir. All patients had SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected in respiratory specimens, typically for 2-3 weeks after illness onset, with lowest rRT-PCR Ct values often detected in the first week. SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected after reported symptom resolution in seven patients. SARS-CoV-2 was cultured from respiratory specimens, and SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in stool from 7/10 patients. Conclusions: In 12 patients with mild to moderately severe illness, SARS-CoV-2 RNA and viable virus were detected early, and prolonged RNA detection suggests the window for diagnosis is long. Hospitalized patients showed signs of worsening in the second week after illness onset.
Source and origin of Late Paleozoic dropstones from Peninsular Malaysia: First record of Mississippian glaciogenic deposits of Gondwana in Southeast Asia

This study reports several Late Paleozoic dropstone‐bearing formations in Peninsular Malaysia which were not previously investigated. Additionally, the source, formation mechanisms, and correlation to the global Late Paleozoic Ice Age (LPIA) of these dropstones are discussed. Dropstones occur as subrounded to rounded single clasts ranging in size from 0.5 to 20 cm, scattered in red mudstone, black shales, sandstones and shales, and are composed of granite, quartzite, and sandstone. Occurrence of dropstones as rounded, single clasts, and soft‐sediment deformation of the host rock with striations in the dropstones suggest a glaciomarine origin. Precambrian basement rocks and Cambrian–Ordovician quartzite and sandstones are the main sources of the dropstones. Dropstones hosted by shallow‐marine sediments are formed by dropping of clasts from icebergs, while, dropstones present in deep‐marine sediments are formed by dropping of clasts from an ice sheet. The oldest glaciomarine rocks of the Rebak and Chepor members (Singa Formation) can be correlated to the Early Carboniferous global glaciation of the LPIA episode of Gondwana. These sediments are considered as the first record of Lower Carboniferous (Mississippian) glaciomarine rocks in Southeast Asia. However, the glaciomarine deposits of the Kentut and Bukit Raja members (Singa and Kubang Pasu formations, respectively) are correlated with the global Middle Carboniferous glaciation. In addition, the glaciomarine deposits of the “undifferentiated” member (Kubang Pasu Formation), Ulang and Selang members (Singa Formation), as well as the Kenny Hill Formation, are correlative to the Late Carboniferous‐Early Permian glaciation episode known as the apex of the LPIA. These results confirm the paleomagnetic and paleontological data which suggest that the Sibumasu Terrane initially was attached to the Late Paleozoic Gondwana.
Immunotherapy of Cancer: Reprogramming Tumor/Immune Cellular Crosstalk to Improve Anti-Tumor Efficacy

Title: Adoptive Cellular Therapy containing T cells and CD25+ NKT cells modulates myeloid cells and stimulates endogenous anti-tumor immune function 2. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Postdoctoral Recruitment-2014 3. The Ohio State University – Selected to attend the 2014 Postdoctoral Recruitment Event 4. Virginia Commonwealth University Nominated to attend the 64 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2014
Does job crafting always lead to employee well-being and performance? Meta-analytical evidence on the moderating role of societal culture

Abstract We quantitatively summarize existing studies on job crafting and its effects on well-being and individual in-role and extra-role performance. We differentiate job crafting behaviors by target of impact (individual vs. work environment) and regulatory focus (prevention vs. promotion focus). Drawing on 60 independent samples with a total of 20,547 participants, we use meta-analysis to show that promotion-oriented job crafting can be associated with increased well-being and both in-role and extra-role performance. Prevention-oriented crafting yielded partially significant results for well-being while showing non-significant relationships with both performance outcomes. Drawing on previous findings of the GLOBE study, we further show that the effects of job crafting on both in-role and extra-role performance are partially moderated by the cultural practices of in-group collectivism, future orientation, performance orientation, and uncertainty avoidance. By doing so, we illuminate the cultural circumstances under which job crafting behaviors are more suitable and where job crafting is less effective as a way to improve individuals’ performance.