Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Hybrid Computing Solution and Resource Scheduling Strategy for Edge Computing in Smart Manufacturing

At present, smart manufacturing computing framework has faced many challenges such as the lack of an effective framework of fusing computing historical heritages and resource scheduling strategy to guarantee the low-latency requirement. In this paper, we propose a hybrid computing framework and design an intelligent resource scheduling strategy to fulfill the real-time requirement in smart manufacturing with edge computing support. First, a four-layer computing system in a smart manufacturing environment is provided to support the artificial intelligence task operation with the network perspective. Then, a two-phase algorithm for scheduling the computing resources in the edge layer is designed based on greedy and threshold strategies with latency constraints. Finally, a prototype platform was developed. We conducted experiments on the prototype to evaluate the performance of the proposed framework with a comparison of the traditionally-used methods. The proposed strategies have demonstrated the excellent real-time, satisfaction degree (SD), and energy consumption performance of computing services in smart manufacturing with edge computing.
Production of a-Amylase from Penicillium chrysogenum under Solid-State Fermentation by Using Some Agricultural By-Products

Summary Solid-state fermentation (SSF) was carried out using corncob leaf (CL), rye straw (RS), wheat straw (WS) and wheat bran (WB) as substrates for a-amylase production by a fungal culture of Penicillium chrysogenum. The effects of moisture level, particle size and inoculum concentration on enzyme synthesis from P. chrysogenum were investigated. Optimal moisture levels of substrates were 75, 65, 65 and 55 % for CL, WS, WB and RS substrates, respectively. Optimal particle size and inoculum concentration for the production of a-amylase were: >1 mm, 20 %; >1 mm, 20 %; 1 mm, 20 % and >1 mm, 30 % for CL, WS, WB and RS, respectively. WB showed the highest enzyme production with 160 U/mL under optimum conditions. The other enzyme activities were 28, 49 and 45 U/mL using CL, RS and WS, respectively.
Comparison of Different Wavelength Propagations over Few-Mode Fiber based on Space Division Multiplexing in Conjunction with Electrical Equalization

Abstract — Nonlinearities in optical fibers deteriorate system performances and become a major performance-limiting issue. This article aims to investigate the compensation of nonlinear distortions in optical communication systems based on different wavelength propagations over few-mode fiber (FMF). The study adopted Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) based on decision feedback equalizer (DFE). Various transmission wavelength of the FMF system is applied to mitigate the attenuation effect on the system. In this paper, different wavelengths (780, 850 and 1550 nm) are used in SDM. Extensive simulation is performed to assess the attenuation and Bit Error Rate (BER) in each case. The results show that the wavelength of 1550 nm produces higher power and less attenuation in the transmission. Furthermore, this wavelength produces the best distance with less BER compared to 780 nm and 850 nm wavelengths. Moreover, the validations show improvement in BER and eye diagram.
Molecular phylogeny of the Monotropoideae (Ericaceae) with a note on the placement of the Pyroloideae

Mycotrophism occurs in two ericaceous subfamilies, the Monotropoideae and the Pyroloideae. However, three aspects of the evolution of these subfamilies remain equivocal; 1) morphological, biochemical, and molecular analyses have failed to establish that the Monotropoideae is monophylectic; 2) the relationships among members of the Monotropoideae remain unresolved; 3) it is unclear whether the Pyroloideae should be included as a subfamily within the Ericaceae or treated as a separate family. To address these topics a phylogeny was constructed using a portion of the 28S ribosomal RNA gene from 22 members of the Ericaceae. Results indicate that the present Monotropoideae is polyphyletic; one species, Monotropsis ordata, is more closely related to members of the Vaccinioideae than to the rest of the Monotropoideae. This arrangement is supported by consideration of mycorrhizal type, consequently multiple origins of mycotrophic parasitism must be assumed. The relationships depicted within the Monotropoideae are nearly congruent with those depicted in Copeland's (1941) phylogeny, and morphological or biochemical characters are identified which support the relationships depicted by the molecular tree which do not agree with the morphological tree. In addition, the data indicate, although not strongly, that the Pyroloideae should be included within the Ericaceae.
Productivité en biomasse du chêne liège dans une séquence de dégradation de la suberaie à Cytise de Kroumirie (Tunisie)

La productivite primaire nette (PN 1 ) des chenes lieges a ete evaluee dans six parcelles plus ou moins degradees de la suberaie a Cytise de Kroumirie, a partir des biomasses de douze arbres echantillons. Le comptage des cernes ligneux sur dix autres arbres, a permis de relier l'âge et l'accroissement radial du bois au diametre a 1,30 m (DBH). Des relations allometriques ont ete etablies permettant d'estimer les productivites au niveau de l'arbre et de la parcelle. Au niveau de l'arbre, le DBH est une variable hautement explicative de l'accroissement en biomasse du liege de reproduction qui passe de 0,24 a 4,12 kg MS.arbre -1 . an -1 pour des arbres de DBH variant entre 8,7 et 60 cm. L'accroissement total en biomasse montre une forte augmentation avec l'âge de l'arbre passant de 2,1 a 14,6 kg MS.an -1 entre 53 et 303 ans (DBH respectivement de 8,7 et 60 cm); parallelement, le taux de croissance relative (RGR) a chute de 2,14 a 0,34 %. an -1 et les contributions du liege de reproduction et du bois du tronc ont augmente aux depens des autres compartiments. Au niveau de la parcelle, la surface terriere, variable fortement liee au taux de recouvrement des arbres et tres hautement explicative de PN 1 , est un indicateur quantitatif de degradation. En effet, PN 1 s'eleve a 5,2 t MS.ha -1 . an -1 (2341 kcal.m -2 .an -1 ) dans la parcelle la mieux conservee et a 0,7 t MS.ha -1 . an -1 (325 kcal.m -2 .an -1 ) au stade tres degrade. Les accroissements en biomasse des differents organes montrent egalement une baisse continue le long de cette sequence de degradation passant respectivement de 1376 a 51, de 892 a 70 et de 263 a 44 kg MS.ha -1 . an -1 , pour les troncs, les houppiers et les racines. Parallelement, le liege de reproduction passe de 456 a 5 kg MS.ha -1 . an -1 et les chutes totales de litiere de 2,85 a 0,56 t MS.ha -1 . an -1 . Aux stades de degradation avancee, on a enregistre une baisse sensible de l'allocation relative des assimilats au liege de reproduction, au bois du tronc et aux organes reproducteurs et au contraire une mobilisation des assimilats accrue par les rameaux et les racines.
Self-Reported Oral health Assessment and Attitudes Toward Oral Health for Adults With Cystic Fibrosis

SELF-REPORTED ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND ATTITUDES TOWARD ORAL HEALTH FOR ADULTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS Ahmed Ali Almuntashiri Old Dominion University, 2018 Director: Dr. Susan Daniel Purpose: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic genetic disorder that an individual has at birth. Cystic fibrosis impacts equally all races, gender and becomes worse over time. The aim of this current study was to evaluate oral health status, interaction with the oral health system, and oral health awareness in adults with cystic fibrosis. Methods: A validated survey consisting of 27 questions was distributed online through cystic fibrosis Facebook pages. Individuals with CF who were 18 years old or older, residing in the U.S. and having English as their primary language were asked to respond to the survey. Independent variables were demographic categories, whereas the dependent variables were oral health assessment, interaction with the oral health system, and oral health awareness. Results: Out of 350 sample sizes, a total of 133 responses were received; 87 met inclusion criteria. Respondents were 75% female, 50% were single, and 58.6% were employed. Seventy percent reported an annual household income more than $35,000. Good to very good conditions of the mouth and the teeth were reported by respondents with four-year college degree or higher. Married respondents were more likely to have dental insurance, visit a dental office and to have visited a dentist within 12 months. Female 33 and older scored higher on the oral health awareness scale than younger respondents. Conclusion: Although most respondents reported good or very good oral health, 52.7% reported dry mouth, 31% reported difficulty chewing food, and 29.1% reported seeing blood on their toothbrushes. Better oral health habits with additional education for CF adults are needed.
Genic microsatellite markers for discrimination of spinach cultivars

A set of simple sequence repeat (SSR or microsatellite) markers was used to discriminate a collection of 33 Spinacia oleracea hybrid cultivars from seven different breeding stations all over the world. All SSR markers were genic microsatellite markers located in coding or non-coding regions of genes of known function. Cluster analysis based on 13 of the SSR markers showed that the spinach hybrids grouped into three clusters. The first two clusters consisted of European spinach types, which were well discriminated according to their origin from different breeding stations. The third cluster was a mixture of Asian as well as European types of spinach. Subclusters in this group did not reflect differences in morphology, earliness or company origin. The data show that genic microsatellites are a powerful tool for discrimination of spinach cultivars.
Metschnikowia similis sp. nov. and Metschnikowia colocasiae sp. nov., two ascomycetous yeasts isolated from Conotelus spp. (Coleoptera: Nitiduli- dae) in Costa Rica

We describe two related species of Metschnikowia isolated from Conotelus spp. (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) of Costa Rican Convolvulacae. Metschnikowia similis sp. nov. is a sister species to Metschnikowia dekortorum (Lachance & Bowles 2002). These two species are distinguishable only by the ability to grow in the presence of 5 % NaCl, the sterility of hybrid asci, and rDNA sequencing. Metschnikowia colocasiae sp. nov. is a sister species to Metschnikowia arizonensis and can be differentiated from other species by a combination of the utilization of D-gluconate and L-lysine, growth at 34 oC, and by the lack of ascospore formation in hybrids. The two new species occur in nature as haploid mating types and form acicular ascospores that reach 50 to 100 µm in length.
Imaging photoplethysmography for assessment of chronic pain patients

In present pilot study application of multi-spectral imaging photoplethysmography for assessment of chronic pain patients during topical skin heating test was proposed. Photoplethysmography signal was recorded at 420nm, 530nm and 810nm illumination from the skin and corresponding perfusion indexes and perfusion maps were calculated. The novel parameter-PPGflare index was introduced and compared in neuropathic patients and healthy volunteers. Preliminary results suggest that neuropathic patients exhibited significantly lower PPGflare index, and that local heating substantially change PPG waveform at heat exposed skin region. Present study emphasizes advantages of imaging photoplethysmography as a simple and cost-effective alternative to Laser Doppler with promising clinical potential in assessment of neuropathic patients. In this respect, we believe that our study adds novel information to the field of existing chronic pain diagnostics.
Political Lending Cycles and Real Outcomes: Evidence from Turkey∗

We use data on the universe of credit extended over a 14-year period in Turkey to document a strong political lending cycle. State-owned banks systematically adjust their provincial lending around local elections compared with private banks in the same province. There is considerable tactical redistribution: state-owned banks increase loans in politically competitive provinces with a current mayor aligned with the ruling party but reduce it in similar provinces with a current mayor from opposition. This effect only exists in corporate lending as opposed to consumer loans, suggesting that tactical redistribution targets job creation to increase electoral success. Such political lending seems to influence real outcomes as the credit-constrained opposition areas suffer a drop in economic output as measured by local construction activity. JEL classification: G21, D72, D73, P16.
Effect of exogenous gibberellic acid on germination, seedling growth and phosphatase activities in Lettuce under salt stress

The effect of gibberellic acid on germination and seedling growth of lettuce variety, Vista, under salinity conditions was studied. A reduction in germination percentage, roots and shoots length and fresh weight were observed under salt stress. At the same time, acid phosphatase and phytase activities in roots were reduced by NaCl. The exogenous application of gibberellin increased germination percentage and improved length and fresh weight of roots and shoots under salt treatment. It also increased both acid phosphatase and phytase activities in roots under this constraint. The application of gibberellic acid compensated for the negative effect of salinity. Keywords: Acid phosphatase, germination, gibberellic acid, lettuce, phytase, salinity, seedling growth
Caracterização física e química de acerolas provenientes de diferentes regiões de cultivo

The physical and chemical characteristics of West Indian cherry from 8 regions of cultivation in Sao Paulo state were evaluated by this paper. The fruits were harvested from March to April 2003. The results were evaluated in an experimental delineation totally randomized. The average results of weight varied from 3.56 to 7.29g and it was highest in West Indian cherry fruits harvested in orchards from Guariba, Guara and Pioneiros region. The average sharp index and diameter oscillated from 0.86 to 1.24 and 2.02 to 2.37cm, respectively. The West Indian cherry fruits from orchards situated in Bonfim Paulista and Aparecida do Salto presented the highest red color. The fruit firmness varied from 144.73 to 246.00 N.cm-2, and the fruits harvested in orchards situated in Bonfim Paulista, Aparecida do Salto and Guara region presented the smallest fruits firmness. The oBrix ranged from 5.67 to 8.22, and it was highest in West Indian cherry fruits harvested in orchards from Porto Ferreira and Guara region suggesting a small potential for postharvest conservation. The pH varied from 2.39 to 4.00, the titrable acidity, expressed as g of malic acid per 100g, ranged from 0.504 to 1.112 and the soluble sugar content ranged from 3.06 to 8.42g of glicose per 100g. The West Indian cherry fruits harvested in orchards situated in Bonfim Paulista, Aparecida do Salto and Ituverava region showed the highest ascorbic acid value.
Information Security Policy Compliance: Leadership and Trust

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of trust variables (trust: competence, trust: benevolence, trust: integrity) on leadership regarding the organization’s information security policy (ISP) compliance. An instrument with four constructs was used to collect data from 474 non-management subjects from various organizations in the USA. Collected data were analyzed through multiple regression procedure. Results revealed that all trust variables (trust: competence, trust: benevolence, trust: integrity) were influential in predicting the leadership regarding the organization’s ISP compliance. The findings are discussed and implications for practice are outlined. Conclusion, limitations, and recommendations for future research are drawn.
English tag questions eliciting knowledge or action

This article deals with English tag questions demanding knowledge or action. Conversationally, these are rather recognizable functions in that they project specific expected responses and involve linguistically construed interactional roles. We focus on these tag questions to compare two analytical models developed within Systemic-Functional linguistics: the speech function model (Halliday & Matthiessen 2004) and the exchange structure analysis (Berry 1981a, 1981b, 1981c, 2016). In this comparison, we address the following questions. Which conversational properties and form-function correlations do the models focus on? What aspects of their functioning in discourse do they reveal? Ultimately our detailed corpus-driven analysis of tag questions which incorporates grammatical, prosodic and semantic factors suggests that both approaches have their strengths and weaknesses. We argue for a synthesis between both approaches and conclude that further development of the principles of adjacency and exchange shows potential for greater understanding of form-function relations in grammatical constructions such as tag questions.
Within-Year Survival of Nonbreeding Crested Caracaras

Abstract. Many birds do not breed in the year(s) immediately following independence from parental care. Instead, they spend time as immatures attaining adult plumage and spend time as floaters searching for an opportunity to breed. Floaters are nonbreeding adults. Survival during this period often is poorly understood because immatures and floaters can be secretive and range widely, making them difficult to track. From July 2006 through March 2009, we used radio-tracking data collected by aerial telemetry to estimate survival of 58 nonbreeding Crested Caracaras (Caracara cheriway). Based on an information-theoretic approach, the best-supported models indicated differences in monthly survival, which was lowest (0.953) during the peak of breeding (December–January), slightly higher (0.984) during the remainder of the breeding season (October, November, February, March), and highest (0.995) during the nonbreeding season (April–September). We identified “life stage” as juvenile, immature, or floater on the basis of plumage. We found no effect of sex or life stage on monthly or annual survival, and annual survival was intermediate (0.826) between existing estimates for breeding caracaras (0.876 for males and 0.906 for females) and the dependent juveniles (0.694) of breeding caracaras. None of the birds we tracked nested during our 33-month study. Our findings provide unique insight into reduced survival of nonbreeding individuals during the period when the remainder of the population breeds, and the long-term persistence of individual floaters supports the assertion of previous authors that all breeding habitat is occupied.
Representativeness

Iowa caucus attenders and state convention delegates in 1980 were similar in their presidential preferences and political opinions and displayed patterns similar to those found in other studies of leaders and followers. However, Democratic leaders were slightly more representative of their followers on measures of candidate preference, which we attribute to their use of a proportional representation rule for delegate selection. They were also closer in social representation, which apparently follows from their use of affirmative action rules and other guidelines. Republican activists tend to be higher in social status than Democratic activists, but not on every measure. The Republican leaders were somewhat closer to their followers in representativeness of opinions than were Democratic leaders and followers. We observed that Democratic delegates were the most liberal group, followed by Democratic caucus attenders, then Republican caucus attenders, and (least liberal) Republican delegates.
Egg Yolk Pigmenting Properties of a Marigold Extract and Paprika Oleoresin in a Practical Type Diet

Abstract The egg yolk pigmenting properties of a marigold concentrate and a paprika oleoresin were evaluated when used in combination with a practical yellow corn basal diet. A total of 210 laying hens was divided at random into 42 five-bird pens assigned one of 21 test diets. The diets were formulated to contain 0, 15, 30, 45, or 60 mg/kg added xanthophyll from a marigold concentrate or 0, 3, 6, 9, or 12 mg/kg of added xanthophyll from a paprika oleoresin in a yellow corn basal diet with 16.5 mg/kg naturally occurring xanthophylls. Egg production, feed consumption, and egg mass were monitored. After 21 days on the test diets eggs were collected for color analysis on three separate days. Color was determined using the Association of Official Analytical Chemists method, Roche color fan, and reflectance colorimetry. Results indicated that addition of either a marigold concentrate or a paprika oleoresin separately or in combination can greatly enhance egg yolk pigmentation values. Additions of small quantities of the paprika oleoresin to the yellow corn basal diet resulted in a greater relative response than that provided by larger quantities of marigold concentrate. Thus, small quantities of a paprika oleoresin could be used to greatly enhance yolk color as opposed to much larger quantities of marigold concentrate.
Climatic controls on the carbon and water balances of a boreal aspen forest, 1994–2003

The carbon and water budgets of boreal and temperate broadleaf forests are sensitive to interannual climatic variability and are likely to respond to climate change. This study analyses 9 years of eddy‐covariance data from the Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) Southern Old Aspen site in central Saskatchewan, Canada and characterizes the primary climatic controls on evapotranspiration, net ecosystem production (FNEP), gross ecosystem photosynthesis (P) and ecosystem respiration (R). The study period was dominated by two climatic extremes: extreme warm and cool springs, which produced marked contrasts in the canopy duration, and a severe, 3‐year drought.
Patterns in species richness and endemism of European freshwater fish

Aim To analyse the patterns in species richness and endemism of the native European riverine fish fauna, in the light of the Messinian salinity crisis and the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). Location European continent. Methods After gathering native fish faunistic lists of 406 hydrographical networks, we defined large biogeographical regions with homogenous fish fauna, based on a hierarchical cluster analysis. Then we analysed and compared the patterns in species richness and endemism among these regions, as well as species‐area relationships. Results Among the 233 native species present in the data set, the Cyprinidae family was strongly dominant (> 50% of the total number of species). Seven biogeographical regions were defined: Western Peri-Mediterranea, Central Peri-Mediterranea, Eastern Peri-Mediterranea, Ponto-Caspian Europe, Northern Europe, Central Europe and Western Europe. The highest regional species richness was observed for Central Peri-Mediterranea and Ponto-Caspian Europe. The highest endemic richness was found in Central Peri-Mediterranea. Species‐area relationships were characterized by high slope values for Peri-Mediterranean Europe and low values for Central and Western Europe. Main conclusions The results were in agreement with the ‘Lago Mare’ hypothesis explaining the specificity of Peri-Mediterranean fish fauna, as well as with the history of recolonization of Central and Western Europe from Ponto-Caspian Europe following the LGM. The results also agreed with the mechanisms of speciation and extinction influencing fish diversity in hydrographical networks. We advise the use of the seven biogeographical regions for further studies, and suggest considering