Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Status of the Subspecies of the Coast Horned Lizard, Phrynosoma coronatum

WYNEKEN, J., T. J. BURKE, M. SALMON, AND D. K. PEDERSON. 1988. Egg failure in natural and relocated sea turtle nests. J. Herpetol. 22:88-96. ZURITA, G. , J. C. , R. HERRERA, AND B. PREZAS. 1993. Biologia y conservaci6n de las tortugas marinas en el litoral central de Quintana Roo, Temporada 1992. In J. Frazier (ed.), Memorias del IV Taller Regional Sobre Programas de Conservaci6n de Tortugas Marinas en la Peninsula de Yucatan, pp. 169-179. Universidad Aut6noma de Yucatan, Merida, M6xico. ,AND J. L. MIRANDA. 1993. Comit6 de protecci6n de las tortugas marinas en la isla de Cozumel. In J. Frazier (ed.), Memorias del IV Taller Regional Sobre Programas de Conservaci6n de Tortugas Marinas en la Peninsula de Yucatan, pp. 159-168. Universidad Aut6noma de Yucatan, Merida, Mexico.
Comparison of eight-week and twelve-week corticosteroid treatment regimens in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome; A clinical trial

Introduction: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is the commonest chronic glomerular disease in children. Idiopathic NS can perfectly be controlled using corticosteroids in most instances, but a significant relapse rate of NS is still a major problem. Several treatment protocols are suggested to decrease relapse rate of NS in children. Objectives: The current clinical trial aimed at comparing the relapse rate between two 8-and 12-week steroid treatment regimens. Patients and Methods: In the current non-randomized, clinical trial, a total of 68 children with primary NS were enrolled. Oral prednisolone was administered to 34 patients for eight weeks (2 mg/kg/d and 1.5 mg/kg/alternate-day/each for four weeks) and other 34 patients for 12 weeks (2 mg/kg/d and 1.5 mg/kg/alternate-day/each for six weeks). A one-year follow-up was completed for all the patients to evaluate relapse rate, steroid resistance, and steroid dependence. Results: The remission rates were 47.1 and 73.5, respectively in children of the eight-and 12-week treatment groups because the difference was significant (P=0.026). The frequent relapse rates in the eight-and 12-week treatment groups were respectively 26.5 and 11.8. Steroid dependence rate was 17.6 and 8.8 in the eight-and 12-week treatment groups respectively. The steroid resistance rates were respectively 8.8 and 5.9 in the eight-and 12-week treatment groups. Conclusion: Twelve-week steroid treatment can significantly decrease the relapse rate in comparison with eight-week treatment because no significant difference in steroid resistance, steroid dependence, and frequent relapse between the two treatment protocols was observed. Trial registration: This study was approved by Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (identifier: IRCT201404269014N33; https://www.irct.ir/trial/9472). © 2020 The Author(s).
Hawk mimicry and the evolution of polymorphic cuckoos

The resemblance of some parasitic cuckoos to Accipiter hawks has been known since an- cient times. Recent experiments show that the hawk-like features of Common Cuckoos (Cuculus canorus) facilitate access to Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) host nests. However, social infor- mation alerts hosts to see through the cuckoo's mimetic disguise. In turn, this has promoted the evo- lution of a cuckoo polymorphism to thwart host recognition. Here we show by comparative analyses that parasitic cuckoos with hawk-like features (yellow eyes, barred underparts, yellow legs) are more likely to be polymorphic (29% of species) than those without (8% of species). Phylogenetic analyses confirm correlated evolution of hawk-like features and cuckoo polymorphism. We suggest that mim- icry dynamics are particularly likely to promote the evolution of various guises in parasitic cuckoos to beat host defences.
Trends and Patterns of Major Animal Diseases in India

Poor livestock health, as a technological constraint, remains one of the principal factors limiting livestock development. Economic losses due to animal diseases in India remain significant. For instance, Bardhan et al., (2017) had reported annual farm level economic loss due to peste-despetits ruminants (PPR) in India at about US$ 660 million. Annual economic losses in India due to Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) was estimated at INR 12700 crores (Bardhan et al., 2020). Singh et al., (2015) had reported median loss of US$ 3.4 billion, annually, due to brucellosis in India. Disease control/eradication activities require allocation of substantial amount of national resources.
Biochemical responses in lettuce subjected to salinity and the application of purple lettuce extract

Antioxidants are substances that present in low concentrations, compared to the oxidizable substrate, significantly delay or inhibit the oxidation of the substrate, which can be induced by several stress factors, such as salinity. The purple varieties of lettuce have high antioxidant activity because of the large amount of anthocyanins they possess. The objective of this study was to analyze biochemical responses in lettuce seedlings submitted to saline stress and to the application of aqueous extract of leaves of purple lettuce. Seeds of lettuce, cv. Regina, which were cultivated in polystyrene trays, being submitted to irrigation with extracts of purple lettuce and saline solutions during the early stages of seedling development. The parameters evaluated were: chlorophyll index, flavonoids, anthocyanins and nitrogen balance, sodium content, osmotic potential, hydrogen peroxide, lipid peroxidation and enzyme activity superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase and catalase. The extract of purple lettuce leaves is efficient to reduce oxidative stress in lettuce seedlings, in saline environment.
(De)Stigmatization of Political Leadership: The Case of a Right-Wing Populist Presidential Candidate in the Finnish Media

In this article, we examine the discursive practices of (de)stigmatizing right-wing populist party leaders. We draw on a recent example from Finland by examining how the female presidential candidate of a right-wing populist party was portrayed in the Finnish media during the 2018 presidential campaign season. We examine the stigmatization by the press media and the stigma-management tactics used by the presidential candidate to resist stigmatization. The media representation of the right-wing party leader is highly tensioned, and the media positions her political leadership within the duality of charisma and stigma. In our analysis, we extend earlier literature by unveiling the emotional tensions inherent in portraying and (de)stigmatizing populist political leadership. The results highlight how religion, radical nationalism, and inappropriate expression of emotions are intertwined as the main sources for attributing stigma. In this case, the stigmatization of the leader occurs via threatening and ridiculing imagery and erosion of the leader’s authority. Resistance to stigma occurs through distancing, emotional and moral argumentation, and attribution of strong leadership.
ERASMUS UNIVERSITY ROTTERDAM Erasmus School of Economics Bachelor Thesis Econometrie & Operationele Research Testing the Efficiency of Bias Predictions in Forecasting Supervisor: Oorschot, J.A. Second Assessor: Franses, P.H.B.F

Combining forecasts from multiple models into one forecast typically leads to better forecasting performance than individual models can achieve. However, elaborate backward looking combination strategies are often outperformed by simple strategies, such as averaging. Gibbs and Vasnev (2018) show that a forward looking approach based on predictable bias can make combinations that outperform equal weighting, individual and random walk forecasts. In this thesis, those results are generally replicated. The extension of their analysis is within the modification of bias predictions to have autoregressive terms to account for possible serial correlation. Forecast combinations have been made with these new bias predictions for both inflation and unemployment rate data and the results show that forecasting inflation generally benefits from adding autoregressive terms to the bias predictions, whereas unemployment forecasting performance does not improve. The views stated in this thesis are those of the author and not necessarily those of Erasmus School of Economics or Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Identifying early preschool bilinguals at risk of DLD: a composite profile of narrative and sentence repetition skills

For this study one hundred sixty-seven Russian-/Turkish-German preschool children were tested with a battery of language proficiency tests in both languages. On the basis of 1.5 SD below monolingual norm for L2 German and 1.25 SD below bilingual mean for either home language, 9 children at risk of developmental language disorders (DLD) (mean age of 4 years and 5 months) were identified and 16 age-matched TD children were selected out of the cohort. All these children were tested with the LITMUS-MAIN and –SR tests in German. The results across TD and at risk of DLD group were compared. TD clearly outperformed at risk of DLD in SR. In elicited narratives, macrostructure and microstructure were scrutinized across groups. Similar to the previous findings, our results show significant differences between at risk of DLD und TD in the microstructure, e.g. total number of word tokens and verb-based communication units and SR. For the macrostructure, TD outperformed at risk children only for story complexity. The study expands our knowledge on the cut-off criteria for the identification of bilinguals at risk of DLD, scrutinized very early narratives for bilinguals at risk of DLD features and questions the similarity of cognitive skills in TD and at risk of DLD children.
Structural and Physical Properties of Starches Isolated from Six Varieties of Millet Grown in China

This study investigated the structural and physical properties of starches extracted from six varieties of millet mainly grown in China. The amylose content of millet starches ranged from 17.6 to 28.4 g/100 g (dry weight basis, db), and a variety of waxy proso millet starch (0.38 g/100 g, db) was identified. These starches exhibited a majority of large polygonal granules with several indentations, few small spherical granules, and A-type crystallinity. Proso millet starch showed prominent paste clarity and freeze-thaw stability, whereas finger millet starch exhibited the highest solubility. Moreover, barnyard millet starch had the lowest sediment volume. The gelatinization enthalpy of proso millet starch was the highest (5.16 J/g). For non-waxy millet starch, the ratio of retrogradation (R%) was positively correlated with amylose content. Among all starches, the storage modulus (G′) was higher than the loss modulus (G″) during heating and cooling. The G′ and G″ of proso millet starch and barnyard millet starch pastes were significantly lower than other starches during cooling. The pasting properties of six millet starches significantly differed, had positive correlation with amylose content, and were affected by NaCl, sucrose, and pH values.
Socio-Economic Characteristics and Extension Intervention of Livestock Farmer in Jalandhar District of Punjab, India

The livestock sector is one of the fastest growing segments of the agricultural economy, particularly in the developing country like India which provides nutritive food rich in animal protein and it also helps in supplementing family incomes and generating gainful employment for 70.0 million farm families of landless, marginal and small farmers. Animal husbandry is second largest economical activity in rural India next to agriculture. Livestock sector is directly related to a more balanced development of International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 9 Number 7 (2020) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Gender differences in the domains of job satisfaction: a questionnaire survey among doctors

Background: The impact of gender differences in the labor market cannot be neglected when studying job satisfaction among doctors. This study aimed to assess the gender differences in a ten-items Warr–Cook–Wall (WCW) job satisfaction scale among Iraqi medical doctors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and June 2014 in Iraq. The multistage sampling technique was recruited to collect the data from 20 health institutions. A total of 576 doctors returned the self-administered questionnaire (response rate= 87.3%). Student t-test and the Pearson correlation tests were used to analyzing the data. Results: Female doctors rated the overall job satisfaction index significantly higher than their peer male colleagues (P <0.001). Findings of student t-test showed a significant gender difference; women doctors appeared more satisfied than men in the freedom to choose the method of working, satisfied with their colleagues and fellow workers, amount of responsibility given to them, income, opportunity to use their abilities, hours of work and the amount of variety in the job. In contrast, the Pearson correlation coefficient results indicated a high satisfaction among male doctors than females in terms of recognition for good work (P =0.02) and the physical working condition (P =0.04), respectively. Conclusion: Analysis of data based on indices rather than the only overall job satisfaction appeared as an efficient method to understand gender differences. The possibility of increasing the representation of women in recognition and awards may raise the level of job satisfaction.
Nursing interventions for School Age Children with Bronchial Asthma in a Rural Area

Background: Bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases among children and adolescents. In recent decades, the prevalence of asthma and morbidity are increasing. It is a common cause of school absenteeism and limitation of activity in children. Aim: the study aimed to evaluate nursing interventions for school age children with bronchial asthma in a rural area. Subject and Methods: The study was conducted at primary school in rural area in Saft El- Laban El Giza governorate. Sample: Multi stage random sample technique (76) asthmatic children were selected. Tools: (1) child health record (2) self administer questionnaire (3) observation checklists. Results: as predisposing factors, majority (more than four third) of them had of previous problem related to respiratory system, more than half of study sample exposed to father smoking, 96.1% of asthmatic children had oil painted on their walls more than half of them had animals inside their home and majority (more than four third) had suffered from mosquitoes inside the house more than three third of school class had Poor ventilation and four third of class had blackboard and Study sample had improved total knowledge of asthma near one third, more than three third, about four third pre, post, and follow up respectively. Conclusion: there were improved the knowledge and practices of asthmatic children after nursing intervention program. Recommendations: the study recommended establish plan for periodical health educational program for asthmatic school children and their mothers to be conducted in inpatient, emergency department and outpatient clinics.
Carbon dioxide and methane exchange of a subarctic heath in response to climate change related environmental manipulations.

Responses of CO 2 and CH 4 exchange to NPK fertilization, soil warming and shading were investigated at a tree line heath site near Abisko in subarctic Sweden. Respiration increased with fertilization and decreased with shading after seven yr of treatment. Warming caused small overall changes in respiration. Photosynthesis was stimulated by fertilizer application to an extent which exceeded the increase in respiration and hence caused the system to increase its atmospheric CO 2 sink strength. Warming, on the contrary, tended to increase the CO 2 efflux from the ecosystem. Shading caused no significant net change in carbon flux but a significant reduction in the carbon turnover rate. Significant CH4 consumption rates suggested that subarctic heath systems may constitute a significant sink for atmospheric CH 4 . Inorganic nitrogen fertilization increased CH 4 consumption which was unexpected since N addition normally inhibits CH 4 consumption rates in natural and arable ecosystems. As expected from the relatively weak temperature dependency of microbial CH 4 oxidation reported in previous studies, warming caused no increase in CH 4 consumption rates.
GENDER DIVERSITY AND GOVERNANCE: ANALYSIS OF ITALIAN

In recent years, corporate governance scholars have focused their attention on the study of the characteristics that the board must have to guarantee control over the work of management and to support the decision-making process. The composition of the board of directors (BoD), in terms of gender, age, nationality and professionalism of the members is a crucial determinant for the economic performance of the companies. Though there is a vast number of studies dedicated to assessing the impact of women’s presence in BoD on firm performance; the findings are often contradictory. Over the past decades, women have played more and more important roles in the workplace. The proportion of women directors also increases steadily around the world. Previously considered a social and of image issue, gender diversity was increasingly approached as a value-driver in organisational strategy and corporate governance. Arguments in support of management diversity are that a more diverse board of directors may take decisions while considering a wider range of alternatives, may generate a better public image of the firm and improve firm performance as well. In order to contribute to the scientific debate, this Abstract
H_∞ Finite-time Boundedness for Discrete-time Delay Neural Networks via Reciprocally Convex Approach

This paper addresses the problem of finite-time boundedness for discrete-time neural networks with interval-like time-varying delays. First, a delay-dependent finite-time boundedness criterion under the finite-time performance index for the system is given based on constructing a set of adjusted Lyapunov–Krasovskii functionals and using reciprocally convex approach. Next, a sufficient condition is drawn directly which ensures the finite-time stability of the corresponding nominal system. Finally, numerical examples are provided to illustrate the validity and applicability of the presented conditions. Keywords: Discrete-time neural networks, performance, finite-time stability, time-varying delay, linear matrix inequality.
Three new black mildew fungi from Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, India

Copyright: © 2014 | Author(s), This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons AttributionNon-Commercial No Derivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is noncommercial and no modifications or adaptations are made. The present paper deals with three new black mildew fungi belonging to family Meliolaceae and Schiffnerulaceae, collected on the members of plant family Oleaceae from Mahabaleshwar region. Among these, Asteridiella websteri Hosag. var. oleae var. nov., Meliola dioicae sp. nov. and Sarcinella ligustri sp. nov. are reported in the survey. The detail morphological description, line drawings, colour photographs and discussions are provided.
2 4 A pr 2 01 3 Introduction to clarithmetic II

The earlier paper “Introduction to clarithmetic I” constructed an axiomatic system of arithmetic based on computability logic, and proved its soundness and extensional completeness with respect to polynomial time computability. The present paper elaborates three additional sound and complete systems in the same style and sense: one for polynomial space computability, one for elementary recursive time (and/or space) computability, and one for primitive recursive time (and/or space) computability. MSC: primary: 03F50; secondary: 03F30; 03D75; 03D15; 68Q10; 68T27; 68T30
RISK TRANSMISSION AMONG STOCK MARKETS IN LAC REGION: FINANCIAL CRISES IMPACT

The main goal of this research work is to analyse risk transmission, in a dynamic context, between stock markets of the Latin American Countries (LAC) region, in the context of the subprime and European sovereign debt crises. Specifically, we intend to evaluate the volatility transmission between markets, as well as the respective asymmetric effect. For this purpose, we use a volatility measure based on opening, closing, maximum and minimum daily prices. We intend to answer the following questions: do Latin American stock markets show higher levels of volatility resulting from the financial crises of 2008 and 2010? The results suggest there is a risk transmission resulting from the subprime crisis. However, the empirical evidence points to a decrease in risk during the sovereign debt crisis of 2010, i.e. the high volatility during the subprime crisis tends to decrease in the period 2010-2012.
Preparation and characterization of self-reinforced paper using NaOH/thiourea aqueous solution at room temperature

The aim of this paper was to enhance paper strength in NaOH/thiourea aqueous solution at room temperature. Paper from cotton pulp was saturated with room temperature NaOH/thiourea aqueous solution and placed at a fixed temperature (8, 15, and 20 °C) for a period of time (1 h, 2 h, 4 h, and 6 h). The morphology, X-ray diffraction (XRD), mechanical properties, and density of paper were characterized. The results indicated the paper was self-reinforced. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) photographs indicated that the structure of the treated papers was increasingly compact with decreasing temperature. The XRD results showed that the crystallinity degree of the paper decreased from 80.0% to 60.0%. The stress at break of the treated papers increased by more than fivefold. The wet tensile strength of the treated papers increased remarkably.
External Validation of APACHE IV in Dutch Intensive Care Units and Comparison with APACHE II and SAPS II

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On Improved Monitoring of Process Variability

In this study a Shewhart type control chart namely chart is proposed for improved monitoring of process variability (targeting moderate and large shifts which is major concern of Shewhart type control charts) of a quality characteristic of interest Y. The proposed control chart is an improvement over conventional chart to monitor process variance using a single auxiliary variable X. Assuming bivariate normality of (Y, X), design structure of chart is developed and its comparison is made with the well-known Shewhart control chart namely chart. Using power curves as a performance measure it is observed that chart outperforms the chart under certain conditions on z V