Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Características de la canal y de la carne de machosprocedentes del cruce de Rubia Gallega con Nelore

En un matadero homologado del Estado de Sao Paulo, 28 machos procedentes del cruce de hembras de raza Nelore con toros de Rubia Gallega, fueron sacrificados para determinar sobre la canal los siguientes parametros: rendimiento, valoracion subjetiva (conformacion y estado de engrasamiento) y objetiva (medidas sobre la canal), pH del musculo Longissimus thoracis y composicion (tisular y despiece), segun la normativa brasilena. En la carne se investigaron las caracteristicas de pH, color, jugosidad y terneza. Los resultados indican que la raza Rubia Gallega cruzada con Nelore incrementa el rendimiento de la canal en un 2,69 p.100 y la proporcion de carne extra y primera, comparando con animales puros Nelore. Con relacion a la conformacion de la canal hay que destacar la mayor longitud y espesor y perimetro de la pierna que repercuten en gran medida sobre el valor comercial de la canal. El mejor indice de compacidad, determina que las canales de los animales cruzados son mas espesas, profundas y compactas. En la composicion de la canal destaca la gran diferencia del area de corte del lomo a nivel de la 10a costilla y la mayor cantidad de carne y menor de hueso, lo que mejora la calidad de la canal. La cantidad de grasa de cobertura fue menor en los animales cruzados, revelando la influencia del genotipo europeo que es de maduracion tardia. En las categorias de las piezas comerciales, destaca el porcentaje de carne extra a causa del mayor peso de la picana en los cruzados. En la calidad de la carne destaca, en los animales cruzados, el mejor veteado del musculo y su color rosado mas atractivo, asi como el color nacarado-amarillento de la grasa subcutanea. De otra parte, su carne resulto mas tierna y jugosa.
Conservation and evaluation of different cut foliage species comprising pteridophytes (ferns and fern allies) of west coast regions of India.

There is a great need to find cut foliage species suitable for use in floral displays for florists and floral designers. Cut foliages which stay green for long time, retain their appearance and which do not shed leaves or berries are desired characteristics for cut greens in floral displays. Ferns and Asparagus are popularly used in flower arrangements because of its year-round availability and good vase life. Ferns, apart from its use as a durable cut foliage crop for use in floral designs, also serve as a good ground cover for shady locations. It can also be planted in pots since potted ferns are commercially used in various landscape projects. Ferns, with their marvellous foliage and ample ecological adaptability, are of high significance in urban landscaping. Large scale collection of ferns from forests by visitors and local people for ornamental purpose, medicinal purpose and during excursions increases the pressure on these plants. Also, a large number of fern species is lost due to depletion of natural forest vegetation day by day. The vast potential in the west coast ecosystem like rich gene pool, natural habitat of many fern species, superiority of many of the species in terms of desirable foliage traits, suitable agro climatic conditions and fast growing domestic and export demand for cut foliages does not seem to be fully tapped. Hence conservation of biodiversity of these plants is the need of the hour. Extensive investigations were conducted during 2014-15 to trace and explore different cut foliage species comprising Pteridophytes (Ferns and fern allies) in the West Coast regions of India by the team of researchers at ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa. During the study, West Coast regions of India were visited, photographed and planting materials were collected and the locality was mapped using GPS technology. As an outcome of the botanical survey, 18 different cut foliage species comprising Pteridophytes (Ferns and fern allies) were collected, conserved and evaluated for their suitability for use as cut foliages or fillers. Significant variation was noticed among cut foliages used in the study for various morphological and leaf quality traits. Cut foliages like Nephrolepis exaltata, Nephrolepis biserrata furcans, Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Duffii’ and ‘Sprengeri’ compacta are appropriate as fillers. Pteris vittata fronds can serve an ideal foundation for various arrangements. Asparagus densiflorus sprengeri can be used as cascading focal points in large designs and serves as excellent greenery in delicate flower bouquets. Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Duffii’ and Nephrolepis biserrata furcans with their dense growth provides a vertical accent to floral designs. The commercial cultivation of these cut foliage species can serve as a highly profitable enterprise for improving the livelihood of farmers of West Coast regions. Results of this study reflect the aptness of different cut foliages to function for various purposes in floristry.
Age‐depending effects of narcosis and transmitter implantation on circadian body temperature and activity rhythms in mice

Summary The effects of narcosis and of telemetry transmitter implantation on core temperature and locomotor activity were investigated in female laboratory mice of various age (3, 15 and 52 weeks old). Following surgery a transient hypothermia was observed. The body temperatures measured 30 min after beginning of narcosis were lower in juvenile and in presenile mice (29.6° ±0.8°C resp. 30.0° ±0.2°C) than in adult animals (31.9° ±0.3°C). The following temperature increase was fastest in juvenile mice. Normal body temperature was reached after 6h 20’ already. Adult and presenile mice needed 8h 30’ resp. 7h 30’. The temperature increase seemed to be independent from activity behaviour of the animals. No substantial differences could be obtained whether the transmitters had room or body temperature before implantation and whether the animals were warmed after surgery by an infrared bulb or not. Probably, the temperature increase depended mainly on the elimination rate of the drug. Normal circadian core temper.
Genetic diversity in Rabi sorghum local types [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]

Sixty four Rahuri sorghum local germplasm (RSLG) collected from different geographic origin of Maharashtra state were classified into 19 clusters. There were six solitary clusters and in the remaining clusters the genotypes varied from 2-14. No parallelism was observed between geographic diversity and genetic diversity. Among the 13 quantitative characters studied, days to 50 per cent flowering contributed most to divergence, followed by plant height, 1000 grain weight, internode length and panicle length. Based on D 2 values and per se performance divergent pairs for hybridization programme and other genotypes in possible combinations are suggested to obtain superior types to secure yield improvement in rabi sorghum and remove yield constraints.
Independencia residencial y dedicación laboral de los jóvenes españoles: Un análisis por Comunidades Autónomas

espanolEl camino hacia la adultez presenta multiples transiciones: la salida de la educacion, la incorporacion al mercado de trabajo, dejar de convivir con los padres, formar una familia y tener hijos. Todas estas transiciones vienen marcadas por las caracteristicas del joven y los contextos, sociales y economicos. En el trabajo determinamos que factores socio-demograficos y economicos influyen en las decisiones de los jovenes espanoles en su transicion a la adultez. Y, dadas las diferencias regionales respecto al comportamiento de los mercados inmobiliario y laboral que hay en Espana, examinamos si existen diferencias en las tasas de emancipacion y dedicacion laboral entre las Comunidades Autonomas. EnglishThe way to adulthood has multiple transitions: leaving education, joining the labor market, leaving the parental home, and creating their own family and having children. All these transitions are marked by the different familiar, social and economic contexts; as well as by expectations and personal predisposition of young adult. Social, economic and cultural changes undergone by western countries in recent decades have prolonged the incorporation and, specially, the labor consolidation of young people. The instability and precariousness of labor situation of young adults with declining employment prospects, the increasing demand for higher education and the rising cost of living, which has increased the resources needed to start a family, have prolonged the dependence on parents. The delay in the age of emancipation of young people entails important demographic consequences, the marriage is delayed and the birth rate decreases, which produces a mismatch in the structure of society.
Investigation of E. coli genome complexity by means of fluorescent reporters of gene expression

Escherichia coli is able to survive in many different environments. The information necessary for this adaptation is encoded in the chromosome. This circular molecule is condensed in a compact DNA-protein structure, called the nucleoid. The chromosome is not uniform, and shows uneven distributions of nucleoid-associated proteins (NAPs) binding sites, AT-rich sequences and general protein occupancy domains. It has been demonstrated that the position of important genes is highly conserved in ? -Proteobacteria. These differences along the chromosome and the conserved position of important genes suggest that the position of the gene can influence gene expression. To test this hypothesis, I studied the expression of a fluorescent reporter gene inserted in different positions around the chromosome. The expression of the reporter is driven by differently regulated promoters, one repressed by the important NAP H-NS, one non regulated and one subject to supercoiling and stringent control. We studied the dynamical expression of these promoters in different growth conditions, growth phases, upon nutritional upshift and under stress. We showed that the expression of the H-NS dependent promoter depends on the location on the chromosome, because H-NS repression is enhanced in presence of AT-rich sequences. We also studied the influence of a divergent gene on the reporter expression as a function of chromosomal position, and showed that this influence depends on the location of the gene. With our study we have been therefore able to show the impact of chromosomal position on gene expression and to give a new perspective on genome complexity.
The Effects Of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (Sertraline) On Premenstrual Tension Syndrome

Background Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Aim To examine the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (sertraline) on electroencephalographic (EEG) patterns, and clinical manifestations in females with PMS. Materials and Methods This prospective observational study was conducted on 200 females. Patients will be subdivided into two groups: Group A (control): includes 80 normal females and Group B consists of 120 patients with PMS. Patients with PMS were given sertraline 50 mg/day orally, initiated 14 days before the expected onset of menses and discontinued the day menses began. Results We found that sertraline has no substantial effects on EEG findings, simply it relieved the clinical symptoms. Conclusions We recommend use of SSRIs in the treatment of PMS.
Suppression proinflammatorischer Gene in Makrophagen durch Aszites des Ovarialkarzinoms

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ! /" (PPAR! /") is a lipid ligand-inducible transcription factor with established metabolic functions, whereas its anti-inflammatory function is poorly understood. To address this issue, we determined the global PPAR! /"-regulated signaling network in human monocyte-derived macrophages. Besides cell typeindependent, canonical target genes with metabolic and immune regulatory functions we identified a large number of inflammation-associated NF#B and STAT1 target genes that are repressed by agonists. Accordingly, PPAR! /" agonists inhibited the expression of multiple pro-inflammatory mediators and induced an anti-inflammatory, IL-4-like morphological phenotype. Surprisingly, bioinformatic analyses also identified immune stimulatory effects. Consistent with this prediction, PPAR! /" agonists enhanced macrophage survival under hypoxic stress and stimulated CD8 T cell activation, concomitantly with the repression of immune suppressive target genes and their encoded products CD274 (PD-1 ligand), CD32B (inhibitory Fc$ receptor IIB) and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO-1), as well as a diminished release of the immune suppressive IDO-1 metabolite kynurenine. Comparison with published data revealed a significant overlap of the PPAR! /" transcriptome with coexpression modules characteristic of both anti-inflammatory and proinflammatory cytokines. Our findings indicate that PPAR! /" agonists induce a unique macrophage activation state with strong anti-inflammatory but also specific immune stimulatory components, pointing to a context-dependent function of PPAR! /" in immune regulation.
Chemical investigations into the lipid fraction of latent fingermark residue

ii Acknowledgements . iv Publications . vi Conference presentations . vii Table of contents . viii List of figures . xv List of tables . xix Abbreviations . xxi Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 1.
Technology of the European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn) Mass Rearing, Successive Generations, in Controlled Conditions, at NARDI FUNDULEA

Obtain insects egg batches in laboratory conditions, used for artificial infestation of the maize plants, to establish maize lines and hybrids tolerance to pest attack. Because in nature, the attack of Ostrinia nubilalis are not at same level, every year, as result of the climatic conditions,Â especially at egg batch deposition and larva emergence, artificial infestation of the maize plants is one of the best method to evaluate maize lines and hybrids reaction at this pest. European corn borer is reared at Plant Protection Laboratory, from NARDI Fundulea, Calarasi County, Romania. Field experiments were made at experimental fields of both, Plant Protection and Maize Breeding laboratories. In 2011 it has obtained 136043 egg batches, in 2012 it has obtained 121945 egg batches and in 2013 it has obtained 133550 egg batches. At the end of the year 2013, the insect colony created in 1979 arrived at 442nd consecutive generation, the insect colony created in 2008 arrived at 77th consecutive generation, the insect colony created in 2010 arrived at 51st consecutive generation and insect colony created in 2011 arrived at 38th consecutive generation. Even if insects are reared more then 440 generations in laboratory conditions, they donâ€™t lose capacity of attacking maize plants. Rearing of the European corn borer ( Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn) in laboratory conditions, in continuous flux, on same artificial diet, is one of the best methods for mass production of the egg-batches necessary for the field researches concerning maize hybrids and lines tolerance at the attack produced by this pest.
Socioeconomic Analysis and Technical Efficiency among Smallholder Sorghum Farmers in GaMasemola Township of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Sorghum farming group in South Africa is divided into the smallholder and business ranchers attributable to the distinctions in cultivar sizes, utility creation and production strategies. Sorghum is utilized primarily for sustenance and refreshments in Ga-Masemola (GM) town. Smallholder sorghum farmers in the town utilize some portion of their wage for recreation, goat and cows' compost are utilized as manures to enhance soil fruitfulness and increment sorghum yield, they rely upon precipitation water for the water system and they have no entrance to expansion administrations. The study distinguish and depict the socioeconomic characteristics of smallholder sorghum farmers in Ga-Masemola town; it looks at the causes of technical efficiency among smallholder sorghum ranchers in the town, and it recognizes and portrays difficulties confronted by smallholder sorghum farmers in the town. Essential information was gathered utilizing organized surveys and an example size of 48 smallholder sorghum farmers in the town was chosen. Cobb Douglas model was utilized to analyze the information or data gotten.The socioeconomic characteristics of smallholder sorghum farmers were:farming experience, age, sexual orientation, instructive level and family unit measure. The study indicates that the determinants of technical efficiency among smallholder sorghum farmers in Ga-Masemola town that were observed to be huge are the measure of land dedicated and the amount of seeds utilized. Farmers are confronting difficulties, for example, sicknesses, low capital, pests, separation to the homestead, absence of water and atmosphere (i.e. climate) changes.The study suggested and recommended that smallholder sorghum farmers in Ga-Masemola (GM) town require arable land to expand their production; they additionally require agriculture extension officers for training and spreading or disseminating information about inputs allocation. Besides, the smallholder farmers should be encouraged to utilize enhanced seeds varieties in order to expand their technical efficiency.
Diversity and Activity of Sulfate-reducing bacteria in Sulfidogenic Wastewater Treatment Reactors

Here, we describe a three-step nested-PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) strategy to detect sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) in complex microbial communities from industrial bioreactors. In the first step, the nearly complete 16S rRNA gene was amplified using bacterial primers. Subsequently, this product was used as a template in a second PCR with group-specific SRB primers. A third round of amplification was conducted to obtain fragments suitable for DGGE. The largest number of bands was observed in DGGE patterns of products obtained with primers specific for the DesulfovibrioDesulfomicrobium group, indicating a large diversity of these SRBs. In addition, members of other phylogenetic SRB groups, i.e., Desulfotomaculum, Desulfobulbus and Desulfococcus-DesulfonemaDesulfosarcina, were detected. Bands corresponding to Desulfobacterium and Desulfobacter were not detected in the bioreactor samples. Comparative sequence analysis of excised DGGE bands revealed the identity of the community members. The developed threestep PCR-DGGE strategy is a welcome tool for studying the diversity of sulfate reducing bacteria.
A customized root cause analysis approach for cost overruns and schedule slippagein paper-machine-building projects

This study presents a customized root cause analysis approach to investigate the reasons, provide improvements measures for the cost overruns, and schedule slippage in paper-machine-building projects. The proposed approach is an analytical-survey approach that uses both actual technical data and experts’ opinions. Various analysis tools are embedded in the approach including: data collection and clustering, interviews with experts, 5-Whys, Pareto charts, cause and eﬀect diagram, and critical ratio control charts. The approach was implemented on seven projects obtained from a leading international paper machine sup- plier. As a result, it was found that the main causes behind cost and schedule deviations are products’ related; including technical accidents in the Press section, damaged parts, de- sign issues, optimization of the machine and missing parts. Based on the results, prevention measures were perceived.
Mycoflora associated with the seed samples of Cucurbita pepo L. collected from Pakistan.

Seventeen seed samples collected from Peshawar (2), Swabi (1), Tordher (1), Fatu chack (1), Mardan (2), Karachi (4), Islamabad (1), Murree (1), Abbottabad (1), Sukkur (1), Ghotki (1) and Mandibahuddin (1) areas of Pakistan were analyzed for the seed-borne mycoflora using standard blotter, agar plate and deep-freezing methods as suggested by ISTA. At least 100 fungal species belonging to 49 genera were isolated mutually from all the seed samples analyzed. Seed samples from Peshawar followed by Sukkur & Ghotki were highly infected with fungi. Agar plate method was found best for the isolation of fungi both qualitatively and quantitatively followed by standard blotter method. By using agar plate method, 79 species of 40 genera were isolated while 57 species of 29 fungal genera were isolated by the blotter method. Being frost sensitive, rot and decay of pumpkin seeds was observed in deep-freezing method. Species of Fusarium, Phoma and Macrophomina phaseolina were isolated by all three methods. However, the most dominant fungi were the species of Aspergillus followed by Rhizopus and Chaetomium. Good germination of seeds was observed in surface sterilized seeds treated with 1% Ca (OCl) 2, although surface sterilization was found less effective against fungal mycoflora. Atleast 95 species of 47 genera are newly reported from Pakistan.
Resilience of an amphibian community following the removal of introduced fish

I examined the population responses of sympatric wood frogs to native overwintered bullfrog tadpoles in an effort to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the effects of bullfrog establishment within its native range. The presence of an overwintered bullfrog tadpole had a negative effect on the growth of wood frog tadpoles allotopic (naive) to bullfrogs, whereas the presence of bullfrogs had no effect on growth of syntopic (experienced) wood frog tadpoles. There were also differential population responses of wood frogs to overwintered bullfrog tadpole visual and chemical cues, as allotopic wood frog tadpoles decreased activity levels and increased use of refugia in the presence of overwintered bullfrog tadpoles. These observations indicate that overwintered bullfrog tadpoles might exert a selective pressure on other amphibians, and that bullfrog establishment within its native range might have negative consequences on larval dynamics of other amphibian species.