Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
CAPABILITY OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA TO INHIBIT PATHOGENS IN SEWAGE SLUDGE SUBJECTED TO BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES

The investigation included 30 isolates of lactic bacteria originating from different sources (composted green materials, EM “Greenland” preparation as well as Lactobacillus brevis and L. plantarum cultures), and the following pathogens: Salmonella sp. , Listeria monocytogenes, L. innocua, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis and Bacillus cereus. Lactic bacteria were inoculated pointwise and incubated under anaerobic conditions, then covered with a layer of fluxed medium with a pathogen tested. After incubation pathogen growth inhibition zones were read (the test for bacteriocins). The influence of other metabolites (e.g. lactic acid) on the survival of pathogens was tested under aerobic conditions (agar disc method). Bacteria isolated from composted green material showed the weakest inhibitory activity. The other lactic bacteria affected pathogens much more effectively, and were more active under aerobic conditions. Bacteriocins of selected strains of lactic bacteria were produced only on solid media and were separated with the method of pH-related adsorption/desorption. Wide range of metabolites produced by lactic bacteria allows to introduce them into the systems of aerobic and anaerobic technologies of sewage sludge hygienization.
Evaluation of Motivation for the Treatment of Drug Addicts with Personality Disorders

Abstract Lack of motivation for the treatment of drug addiction is associated with dropout and relapses. Further, personality disorders (PD) have traditionally been linked to low motivation and therapeutic failure. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the structure of the Motivation for Treatment Questionnaire (MTQ–8), as well as to determine differences in motivation due to the presence of PD and the impact of psychological adjustment on motivation. The sample included 125 patients (84% male) who started a treatment for their addiction to cocaine and alcohol. Rasch analysis was applied for the first objective, and means contrast and regression analysis for the others. The two subscales of the MTQ–8 fit the Rasch model, with appropriate psychometric characteristics when merging Items 5 and 7. The presence of PD was not associated with reduced motivation. Motivation for treatment was greater when abstinence was less than three weeks, and psychological distress predicted motivation for treatment. The present study confirms that MTQ–8 subscales are suitable for measuring motivation for treatment and readiness for change in drug-dependent patients. It is noted that the presence of PD should not be associated with a lower level of motivation, and that psychological distress influences motivation.
New Specimens of Lithoptila Abdounensis (Aves, Prophaethontidae) from the Lower Paleogene of Morocco

Abstract New specimens of Lithoptila abdounensis (Prophaethontidae) including long bones and fragments of mandibulae are described from the Upper Paleocene and Lower Eocene of the Ouled Abdoun Basin, Morocco. Elongated and slender wing bones suggest that this bird was an offshore or pelagic feeder capable of efficient flight. Lithoptila approximates Prophaethon in size but differs from the latter taxon in various features of the mandibula, coracoideum and femur. The anatomy and size of Lithoptila closely match those of Zhylgaia aestiflua, a putative shorebird (Charadriiformes) from the Upper Paleocene of Kazakhstan, known from two partial humeri. Consequently, we assign Zhylgaia aestiflua to the Prophaethontidae. The three species of Prophaethontidae inhabited tropical seas and most likely had comparable ecological niches.
Ecosystem recovery: heathland response to a reduction in nitrogen deposition

Atmospheric deposition of nitrogen is responsible for widespread changes in the structure and function of sensitive seminatural ecosystems. The proposed reduction in emissions of nitrogenous pollutants in Europe under the Gothenburg Protocol raises the question of whether affected ecosystems have the potential to recover to their previous condition and, if so, over what timescale. Since 1998, we have monitored the response of a lowland heathland in southern England following the cessation of a long‐term nitrogen addition experiment, and subsequent management, assessing changes in vegetation growth and chemistry, soil chemistry and the soil microbial community. Persistent effects of earlier nutrient loading on Calluna growth and phenology, and on the abundance of lichens, were apparent up to 8 years after nitrogen additions ceased, indicating the potential for long‐term effects of modest nutrient loading (up to 15.4 kg N ha−1 yr−1, over 7 years) on heathland ecosystems. The size and activity of the soil microbial community was elevated in former N‐treated plots, 6–8 years after additions ceased, suggesting a prolonged effect on the rate of nutrient cycling. Although habitat management in 1998 reduced nitrogen stores in plant biomass, effects on belowground nitrogen stores were small. Although some parameters (e.g. soil pH) recover pretreatment levels relatively rapidly, others (e.g. vegetation cover and microbial activity) respond much more slowly, indicating that the ecological effects of even small increases in nitrogen deposition will persist for many years after deposition inputs are reduced. Indeed, calculations suggest that the additional soil nitrogen storage associated with 7 years of experimental nitrogen inputs could sustain the observed effects on plant growth and phenology for several decades. Carry over effects on plant phenology and sensitivity to drought suggest that the persistence of vegetation responses to nitrogen deposition should be integrated into long‐term assessments of the impact of global climate change on sensitive ecosystems.
Accelerated launch of video visits in ambulatory neurology during COVID-19

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has rapidly moved telemedicine from discretionary to necessary. Here, we describe how the Stanford Neurology Department (1) rapidly adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in over 1,000 video visits within 4 weeks, and (2) accelerated an existing quality improvement plan of a tiered roll out of video visits for ambulatory neurology to a full-scale roll out. Key issues we encountered and addressed were related to equipment/software, provider engagement, workflow/triage, and training. On reflection, the key drivers of our success were provider engagement and dedicated support from a physician champion, who plays a critical role understanding stakeholder needs. Before COVID-19, physician interest in telemedicine was mixed. However, in response to county and state stay-at-home orders related to COVID-19, physician engagement changed completely; all providers wanted to convert a majority of visits to video visits as quickly as possible. Rapid deployment of neurology video visits across all its subspecialties is feasible. Our experience and lessons learned can facilitate broader utilization, acceptance, and normalization of video visits for neurology patients in the present as well as the much anticipated postpandemic era.
MULTILOCUS SEQUENCE TYPING OF ‘CANDIDATUS LIBERIBACTER SOLANACEARUM’ ISOLATES FROM NORTH AMERICA AND NEW ZEALAND

SUMMARY ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ is associated with Zebra Chip (ZC) disease of potato. ZC disease has seriously affected potato cultivation in North America and New Zealand. Genotyping ‘Ca. L. solanacearum’ isolates in different geographical regions will reveal genetic diversity and the epidemiological relationships of diseases associated with this bacterium. In this study, a panel of 10 multilocus sequence typing (MLST) markers for ‘Ca. L. solanacearum’ was developed and used to characterize genetic relationships among ‘Ca. L. solanacearum’ isolates in North America (USA and Mexico) and New Zealand. MLST analysis detected two sequence types (ST-1 and ST-2) for each of the 10 loci. Both types are present among US isolates while only one type was detected in Mexico (ST-1) and New Zealand (ST-2) isolates, respectively. This marker system provides a useful tool for genotyping and assessing genetic diversity of ‘Ca. L. solanacearum’ populations.
Social Media and Mental Health: A Comprehensive Review of Eating Disorders in Young Men and the Literature Gap

Mental Health and Social Media is a literature review of how social networking sites (i.e., Snapchat) and mass media impacts the incidence, risk, and symptoms of eating disorders and disordered eating in men aged 18 to 27. The literature review begins with a general overview and the current literature and research gap. Peer-reviewed articles were searched and entered into an abstract matrix, and 36 were chosen to be in the review. The role of social networking sites (SNS) and mass media in the impact of eating disorder risk, symptoms, and incidence in college-aged men will be explored via the articles, discussing the impact of body image, self-esteem, and drive for muscularity. The main themes in the articles covered for the review are discussed as well as limitations the review faced. Clinical and research implications will be
Receptor-driven, multimodal mapping of cortical areas in the macaque monkey intraparietal sulcus

The intraparietal sulcus (IPS) is structurally and functionally heterogeneous. We performed a quantitative cyto-/myelo- and receptor architectonical analysis to provide a multimodal map of the macaque IPS. We identified 17 cortical areas, including novel areas PEipe, PEipi (external and internal subdivisions of PEip), and MIPd. Multivariate analyses of receptor densities resulted in a grouping of areas based on the degree of (dis)similarity of their receptor architecture: a cluster encompassing areas located in the posterior portion of the IPS and associated mainly with the processing of visual information, a cluster including areas found in the anterior portion of the IPS and involved in sensorimotor processing, and an ‘intermediate’ cluster of multimodal association areas. Thus, differences in cyto-/myelo- and receptor architecture segregate the cortical ribbon within the IPS, and receptor fingerprints provide novel insights into the relationship between the structural and functional segregation of this brain region in the macaque monkey.
In Vitro Propagation of the Thornless Blackberry Cultivar ’Loch Ness’

Our paper presents aspects regarding the in vitro multiplication rates, the fresh biomass of the resulted plantlets, aspects regarding the incubation of the cultures in the growth room and the rooting and acclimation of the newly formed shoots in the thornless blackberry cultivar "Loch Ness". The nutritive medium had, as components Murashige & Skoog 1962 (MS) salts, Myo-Inositol at 100 mg/l, Vitamins B1- 1 mg/l, B6 - 0.5 mg/l, Nicotinic Acid - 0.5 mg/l and, as growth regulator, 6- benzylaminopurine at 0.5 mg/l. The rooting of the shoots that resulted from the multiplication medium was done ex vitro in the same phase together with acclimation, in floatation hydroculture as well as in solid substrate (acid peat + perlite in 1:1 volume to volume ratio. Ex vitro rooting and acclimation in float hydroculture in open air and the subsequent growth and development of the acclimated plants in hydroponics fertilized with 2 g/l Ferticare were also investigated.
Health care access of informal waste recyclers in Johannesburg, South Africa

Introduction Informal waste recyclers contribute significantly to waste removal in South Africa. Waste recyclers face health hazards which are associated with handling and disposal of waste, a lack of personal protective wear and inaccessibility to occupational health care services. Consequently, accessing health care within the public health care sector is important for health outcomes in this population. This study assesses health care access of informal waste recyclers in South Africa to establish baseline information for health planning for potential inclusion of informal waste recyclers into occupational health services. Methods A cross-sectional study of informal waste recyclers in two landfill sites in Johannesburg was conducted from March 2018. A standardized structured questionnaire was used to collect information on sociodemographic details, health care utilization, barriers to access and acceptability and affordability of health care. Factors associated with health care utilization were assessed using logistic regression. Results A total of 363 informal waste recyclers were included in the study. Less than half of informal waste recyclers (41.0%) used health care facilities in the last 12 months. Those who accessed services chose to use facilities close to where they live (87.0%). Barriers to accessing health care services included long waiting periods (36.6%), being unable to take time off work (26.3%) and transport problems (13%). In the univariate analysis, factors such as gender and being treated well at the clinic and location of the health care facility were associated with health care utilization (OR: 1.97, p = 0.05, OR: 1.94, p = 0.02, OR: 0.65, p = 0.04 respectively). Conclusion Informal waste recyclers face numerous challenges to accessing health care. Specific to their informal trade, barriers to health care utilization are related to financial repercussions due to the informal nature of their work.
Colonization of Unionid Bivalves by the Zebra Mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, in Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

ABSTRACT The relationship between 18 species of native unionid bivalves and the exotic zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, was explored at a monitoring site in Pool 26 of the Mississippi River. From 1992 to 1993, colonization rates increased from 27% to 99.7% of unionids, and the mean number of D. polymorpha per unionid increased from 2.2 to 37.4. The number of D. polymorpha per unionid shell was related to shell length and varied among species. Four types of colonization patterns were found, each differing from the others in the relative number of colonizing D. polymorpha. Shell and ornamentation types were differentially colonized. Thick-shelled, ornamented species were more heavily colonized than were thin-shelled, unornamented species. Habitat alteration of the gravel bar site was profound, with the zebra mussels forming a pavement over the gravel bar. This resulted in adverse effects on the unionids. Once mussels exited the substrate, they were unable to penetrate the entangled mass of zebra mussels .
Effect of filtered cultures of flagellate Ochromonas sp. on colony formation in Microcystis aeruginosa.

The possible effect of filtered cultures of flagellate Ochromonas sp. on colony formation in M. aeruginosa was investigated in this paper. The results show that filtered cultures of flagellates fed with M. aeruginosa could induce colony formation in M. aeruginosa. Furthermore, induction strength is clearly dependent on the concentration of flagellates and filtered cultures. However, no colonial M. aeruginosa was found in the treatments of filtered cultures of flagellates fed with Microcystis wesenbergii, filtered cultures of flagellate fed with Chlorella pyrenoidosa, and algae homogenates. This suggests that infochemicals released from flagellates fed with M. aeruginosa may be a trigger for colony formation in M. aeruginosa. The clearance rates of flagellates on algae were markedly decreased when they were cultivated with induced colonial M. aeruginosa. These indicate that colony formation in M. aeruginosa is a predator-induced defense which could reduce predation risk from flagellates (© 2009 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Comparison of algorithms for dimensionality reduction and their application to index generation functions

The selection of attributes is essential in knowledge discovery–it is fundamental for data mining algorithms, especially for more efficient classification and prediction from data. The article examines and compares the effectiveness of reducing the multidimensionality of decision tables for three RSES, jMAF, Weka programs and developed proprietary software using standard benchmarks. Next, the application of the reduction algorithm on the index generation function implementation is shown. Index generation functions are useful in the distribution of IP addresses, virus scanning or undesired data detection. In this paper an original method for the efficient implementation of index generation functions has been used. It is a multilevel logic synthesis scheme based on argument reduction that can be applied for novel heterogeneous programmable structures. Furthermore, taking into account the reduction algorithm, the discussed method is well suited to the ROM-based synthesis of index generation functions.
Genetic flexibility - a model for determining the range of suitable environments for a seed source.

Les composantes du modele sont: la performance maximale d'une source de graines, la station ou ce maximum est atteint et l'eventail de stations vonvenant a cette source. Le modele permet la comparaison des lots de graines sur leur preference de station et leur flexibilite relative. Il necessite la definition d'un gradient de milieu a une dimension. Les methodes d'etablissement de tels gradients sont discutees. Des exemples d'application sont donnes: comportement d'un lot de graines sur differentes stations avec Pinus sylvestris en Suede, comportement de differents lots de graines sur une station donnee avec Fraxinus americana aux Etats-Unis
Rickettsia africae in Amblyomma variegatum Ticks, Uganda and Nigeria

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A novel local impedance algorithm to guide effective pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation patients: Preliminary experience across different ablation sites from the CHARISMA pilot study

Recently, a novel technology able to measure local impedance (LI) and tissue characteristics has been made available for clinical use. This analysis explores the relationships among LI and generator impedance (GI) parameters in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Characterization of LI among different ablation spots and procedural success were also evaluated.
Transient exposure to miR‐203 enhances the differentiation capacity of established pluripotent stem cells

Full differentiation potential along with self‐renewal capacity is a major property of pluripotent stem cells (PSCs). However, the differentiation capacity frequently decreases during expansion of PSCs in vitro. We show here that transient exposure to a single microRNA, expressed at early stages during normal development, improves the differentiation capacity of already‐established murine and human PSCs. Short exposure to miR‐203 in PSCs (miPSCs) induces a transient expression of 2C markers that later results in expanded differentiation potency to multiple lineages, as well as improved efficiency in tetraploid complementation and human–mouse interspecies chimerism assays. Mechanistically, these effects are at least partially mediated by direct repression of de novo DNA methyltransferases Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b, leading to transient and reversible erasure of DNA methylation. These data support the use of transient exposure to miR‐203 as a versatile method to reset the epigenetic memory in PSCs, and improve their effectiveness in regenerative medicine.
The influence of habitat use and foraging on the replacement of one introduced wasp species by another in New Zealand

Abstract. 1 New Zealand was colonized by the German wasp, Vespula germanica (F.), in the 1940s and it subsequently became established throughout the country. The common wasp, V.vulgaris (L), colonized in the late 1970s and is still spreading. 2 The common wasp has replaced the German wasp in some habitats in New Zealand. Samples from a nationwide postal survey indicate that the common wasp is now the more abundant species in honeydew beech forests (Nothofagus spp.), and to a lesser extent in other native forests. The German wasp is still the more abundant wasp in rural areas (excluding forest). The two species are at present co‐dominant in urban areas, although this may be a transient phase. 3 In honeydew beech forest the two species show different foraging patterns that provide the potential for local coexistence. Although both species are generalist feeders, the German wasp is more commonly found foraging for protein amongst the forest litter, whereas the common wasp forages more on shrubs and tree saplings. Despite this difference, the common wasp can still replace the German wasp in honeydew beech forest within a few years of invasion. 4 In honeydew beech forests in which the German wasp is the more abundant species it dominates honeydew trunks (sugar resource), whereas the common wasp dominates honeydew trunks in areas where it is the more abundant species. The change from German to common wasp domination of honeydew trunks is more rapid than the change in dominance in other microhabitats. Aggressive interactions may be taking place on this high quality, potentially defensible sugar resource.