Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The predictive potential of the kinetic model of aging of living systems in demography

Article history Received: 13 January 2020 Accepted: 17 April 2020 Published Online: 30 April 2020 An original mathematical model, previously tested by the authors on other non-demographic objects, is proposed for describing and forecasting demographic systems — the population of the countries of the World using the examples of the USA, China and Russia, as well as the number of mice in the “mouse paradise” experiment of the American scientist John Calhoun. The proposed approach allows us to describe the stages and features of this dynamics: population growth in the USA, growth and possible decrease in the population in China, loss of a part of the population of the Russian Empire and the USSR due to two world wars and the collapse of the USSR, biological degradation of the “mouse paradise” up to its complete extinction. The use of the kinetic model of aging of various types of living systems to predict the development of the number of demographic systems is based on the assumptions that the aging and development processes are related to each other and have the same statistical regularity, reflecting the fractal principle of Nature the unity of structure and function. The results obtained suggest that a person, a population of the World, humanity and other biological species develop and simultaneously age like each other under the conditions of the always existing syndrome of general adaptation (stress) and according to the same pattern corresponding to the mathematical model proposed here.
Biosorption of Cu

Freshwater bodies are the main source of water for human consumption. The large percentage from wastewater goes into freshwater bodies without treatments that affection human population and lead to death by nearly five million per year (Kanamarlapudi et al., 2018). Industries are mainly responsible for the contamination of water resources where water bodies exposed to discharge large quantities of toxic pollutants. Environmental contamination by toxic heavy metals is causing a serious problem worldwide due to their incremented International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 9 Number 1 (2020) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Uterine irradiation as a determinant of infertility and pregnancy losses in young cancer survivors

Several concerns exist regarding the impact of anticancer treatments on fertility and pregnancy outcome. The detrimental effects of both chemotherapy and radiotherapy on the ovaries are well reported in the available literature. Fewer data are focused on the importance of a functioning uterus to conceive and carry on a healthy pregnancy. The aim of this paper is to provide a narrative review of the current literature to assess the role of uterine irradiation as a potential determinant of infertility and poor obstetrical outcomes. This review addresses the need for multidisciplinary counselling in order to face the poor reproductive and obstetrical outcomes of women who had uterine radiation, according to the different backgrounds (radiotherapy during adulthood versus childhood; total body irradiation versus pituitary, spinal and/or abdominal-pelvic irradiation).
Job search assistance and displacement effects: Evidence from a randomized experiment∗

Three types of early interventions for unemployed Swedish job seekers are studied using a large-scale randomized social experiment. The two-level design with randomization over both local public employment offices and over job seekers enables us to estimate both treatment and displacement effects. Our main findings are that intensified meetings with caseworkers reduce unemployment rates for the participants, but almost all of the effects are due to displacement effects on the non-participants. Analysis of the mechanisms behind the observed effects shows that the positive effect of the intensified meetings are due to an increased number of job vacancy proposals and referrals from caseworkers to the treated unemployed workers. We also show that the observed displacement effects are due to displacement of jobs and not due to displacement of resources. Heterogenous effects reveal that weaker job seekers benefit more from the intensified meetings. The comparison of the three types of meetings shows that individual meetings with caseworkers and distance meetings using IT or telephone have favorable employment effects, but we find no effects of group meetings.
Efecto del peso al sacrificio sobre la calidad de la canal y de la carne de corderos Corriedale puros y cruza

The effects of slaughter weights on light lambs (n=45): 22.3 ± 2. 8 kg and 60 ± 2.4 days of age and heavy lambs (n=21): 43. 1 ± 6.3 kg and 169 ± 8.9 days of .
INITIAL GROWTH OF Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze IN RESPONSE TO FERTILIZATION WITH NITROGEN, PHOSPHORUS AND POTASSIUM

The objective of this study was to evaluate N, P and K requirements for initial growth of A. angustifolia, as well as symptoms of nutritional deficiency. Three experiments were conducted to evaluate growth response of the species to N, P and K application. Five rates of each element were tested individually. P and K were applied once by mixing with soil before transplanting seedlings, and N was divided into three applications. Six-month-old seedlings (20 cm height) were transplanted into pots containing 16 dm of soil. The response to nutrient applications was monitored by measuring plant height and basal diameter for 16 months. At the conclusion of the experiment, seedling dry mass (roots, needles, branches, and stem), seedling quality index, and nutritional deficiency symptoms were evaluated. Chlorophyll relative index (CRI) and needle color were also measured in the N experiment. Increased plant quality was only observed for N (up to 1.238 mg dm) and P fertilization (up to 472 mg dm). Small needles, chlorotic, and premature death of lower branches were the main symptoms for N deficiency, while dark green needle coloration, sparse secondary branches, and short internodes characterized P deficiency. Results suggest that nursery applications of N and P are required to improve the growth and quality of plants.
RTS noise reduction using selective averaging in multi-aperture system

This paper reports on a back-illuminated, global-shutter, CMOS image sensor with a pixel-parallel, single-slope analogto-digital converter (ADC). We adopted a digital bucket relay transfer with a multistage flip-flop connection, a pixel unit Cu–Cu connection, and positive-feedback circuitry to realize a 6.9 μm × 6.9 μm, 1.46 MP pixel-parallel ADC. By operating the comparator with a bias current in the subthreshold region of 7.74-111 nA, we succeeded in reducing the peak current during the simultaneous analog-to-digital conversions. In combination with an ADC standby operation, we succeeded in further reducing the pixel-parallel ADC power consumption. With these techniques, we realized a normalized index of figure-of-merit of 0.24 nJ·e-rms/step, which was calculated by dividing the entire sensor power by the effective ADC resolution at a subthreshold current of 111 nA during 660 fps operation.
E⁄cacy of preemergence herbicides over time

Preemergence herbicides are applied to container-grown nursery crops repeatedly throughout the year, often in 8 to 10 week intervals. Preemergence herbicide efficacy may decline over time, resulting in reduced weed control several weeks after application if weed seed density remains high. The objective of this research is to evaluate efficacy of preemergence herbicides on creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata L.) and flexuous bittercress (Cardamine flexuosa With.) by applying weed seed from 0 to 10 weeks after herbicide application. Granular formulations of pendimethalin, prodiamine þ isoxaben, oxyfluorfen þ pendimethalin, and flumioxazin were applied at their maximum labeled rates to separate groups of containers every two weeks for ten weeks. After the herbicide application at 10 weeks, 40 seeds of creeping woodsorrel and flexuous bittercress each were applied to all containers. All herbicides provided effective control when seed were applied within 2 weeks of herbicide application. Herbicides containing oxyfluorfen or flumioxazin provided effective preemergence bittercress and creeping woodsorrel control when seed were applied up to 8 to 10 weeks after herbicide application. Other herbicide products resulted in reduced control as the time between herbicide and seed application increased. Index words: weed control, container crops, substrates. Species used in this study: flexuous bittercress (Cardamine flexuosa With.), creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata L.). Chemicals used in this study: pendimethalin (Pendulum 2G), prodiamine þ isoxaben (Gemini G), pendimethalin þ oxyfluorfen (OH2), and flumioxazin (BroadStar). Significance to the Horticulture Industry There are numerous preemergence herbicide products available for container-grown nursery crops. It has been established that some herbicide active ingredients are more effective at controlling certain weeds than others. This information is used by growers in developing weed management programs. Another factor affecting herbicide performance is how long the product will remain effective on the substrate surface. There is comparatively less information on herbicide longevity. The objective of this research was to provide more information on how long several commonly used herbicides remain effective after application. Herbicides containing oxyfluorfen or flumioxazin provided effective preemergence flexuous bittercress and creeping woodsorrel control even when weed seeds were introduced to the containers up to 8 to 10 weeks after herbicide application. Other herbicide products, including pendimethalin or prodiamine þ isoxaben, resulted in reduced control as the time between herbicide and seed application increased. This information provides growers with additional criteria to develop effective weed management programs.
Diversity of aquatic malacofauna of temporary water bodies within the lower Bug River floodplain

ABSTRACT: This study analyses the composition, species richness and diversity (H’) of aquatic molluscan communities in temporary water bodies within the valley of the lower Bug River in eastern Poland. The investigations were carried out in 2007–2009 within the section of the valley located between 190th and 50th km of the river course in 50 water bodies. Relatively rich and diverse malacofauna was found in the investigated habitats: 32 snail species and 6 bivalve species. Species diversity (H’) in individual water bodies ranged from 0.44 to 3.48. About 40% of all mollusc species showed frequencies of 10%. Dominance patterns varied much among the water bodies. Mollusc abundance ranged from 20 to over 1,800 indiv. /m. Considerable species richness and diversity were found both within the active floodplain and the former one. This was probably related to the long duration of many of the investigated water bodies, as well as their periodical hydrological connectivity with permanent ones or river channel. From 9 to 12 samples should be enough to compile representative species list of molluscs inhabiting temporary water bodies, but as many as 28–40 samples would be necessary to obtain complete dataset.
Photoperiodic regulation of the development of winged gynoparae in the aphid, Aphis fabae

ABSTRACT. In uncrowded rearing conditions, determination of the winged gynopara of the Aphis fabae Scopoli is dependent upon both pre‐ and postnatal short days (LD 12:12). Extension of the photophase to produce longday (LD 16:8) conditions localized on the head or abdominal region, showed that during the early larval instars of the parent generation (G1) there is a maternally‐controlled induction of gynoparae. However, during later stages of embryonic development the presumptive gynoparae respond directly to photoperiod through the mother's abdominal wall. During early postnatal development, presumptive gynoparae (G2) remain sensitive to photoperiodic conditions; the photoperiodic receptors lie in the head. These results are discussed with respect to possible endocrine mediators of this photoperiodically controlled polymorphism.
Copepoda Harpacticoida Von Bulgarien

Description of 5 harpacticoid copepods from Bulgaria. Three of these represent new species (Canthocamptus kunzi, Bryocamptus madarensis, B. pirgos), one is considered a new forma, f. otmanli, of Attheyella northumbrica (Brady, 1880), whereas of a fifth species, Bryocamptus aquaeductus Borutzky, 1934, the hitherto unknown male is described.
Influence of climate on radial growth and cone production in subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) and mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana)

Thirty years of cone production records for subalpine fir (Abieslasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. ) and mountain hemlock (Tsugamertensiana (Bong.) Carr. ) (two sites each) in the Cascade Mountains of Washington and Oregon were compared with basal area increment and weather records to determine relationships among weather, radial growth, and cone crop. Results show that the size of subalpine fir cone crops was negatively related to large crops and positively related to radial growth in the previous 2 years. Mountain hemlock cone crops were negatively related o a large cone crop and positively related to July or August temperature in the previous year. Radial growth in heavy cone years was inhibited more for subalpine fir than for mountain hemlock. Results are explained by differences in the location of cone production between species. It is concluded that global climate warming could result in fewer and more irregular cone crops for these species.
Relationship between Reaction Norm Variation and RAPD Diversity in Vicia dumetorum (Fabaceae)

Genotypes from 11 populations of the rare plant Vicia dumetorum (Fabaceae) were cloned and raised under two light regimes to assess the relationship between reaction norm variation and RAPD diversity. Analysis of variance revealed extensive plasticity and a significant main effect of clone and population for most characters, while consistent genotype x environment interactions were found only at the between-population level. The variance caused by differences between population means was usually lower than the variance attributable to differences between clone means within populations (34% vs. 66% when averaged over characters), while the genotype x environment interaction variance showed the opposite pattern (70% vs. 30%). The RAPD variation was low with an overall polymorphism of 5.3% and a Shannon diversity index of 0.008 (average over populations). Analysis of molecular variance revealed that the within- and between-population components accounted for 63% and 37% of the total variance, respectively. Clones from marginal and central populations differed little in reaction norm parameters and there was no significant association between interpopulation distances based on overall means across light regimes (reaction norm elevation), patterns and amounts of plasticity (reaction norm slope), and RAPD markers. Hence, comparisons of different suites of characters indicate some concordance between partitions of diversity (RAPD vs. genotype x environment interaction variance), while the geographic pattern in the three types of data appears to be different.
Abnormal Contamination of Cottage Cheese in Egypt

Abstract El-Sawi, N. M. , El-Maghraby, O. M. O. , Mohran, H. S. and Abo-Gharbia, M. A. 1994. Abnormal contamination of cottage cheese in Egypt. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 6: 81–90. Chemical analyses revealed that cottage cheese is poor in organic matter and is rich in soluble salts. Na was generally high, K and Ca were moderate, whereas, Mn, Cu, Cd and Ni were detected in low concentrations. pH value was generally alkaline. Two genera of bacteria (Bacillus and Staphylococcus) in addition to Gram negative bacteria were detected. Bacillus was the most dominant. Thirty-five fungal species, which belonged to 9 genera, were detected on two isolation media (29 species belonging to 8 genera on glucose-Czapek's and 20 species belonging to 4 genera on 7.5% NaCl glucose-Czapek's agar). Aspergillus (12 and 6 species) and Penicillium (10 and 6) were the dominant genera on the two isolation media, respectively. Eurotium (6 species) was detected on halophilic medium only. Based on HPLC analysis, histamine was detected in all t.
Smoking Prevalence is Low in Symptomatic Patients Admitted for COVID-19.

There is currently little information regarding the role of active smoking in predisposing to SARS-CoV-2 infection. This retrospective case series includes 441 patients with confirmed Covid-19, who were consecutively admitted between March 5 and March 31, 2020, at a tertiary referral center in Parma, Northern Italy, with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. 273 (62%) patients were males. Median age was 71 y/o, 156 patients (35%) died during hospitalization and 285 (65%) were discharged because clinically healed. 21 patients (5%) were active smokers and 44 (10%) were ex-smokers, while 376 (85%) were non-smokers. Male sex, history of prior cardiovascular disease, D-dimer and C-reactive protein were significantly more prevalent or higher in the subgroup of 156 patients who died during hospital stay, compared with 285 patients discharged alive. Active smokers were only 21, this number corresponding to less than 5% prevalence of active smokers, which is disproportionately low compared with the 24% prevalence of smokers in the general Italian population (p<0.001). The very low prevalence of smokers in our COVID-19 cohort seemingly replicates the findings that can be extracted from descriptive tables in Chinese reports and also in the recent US reports from New York City. The current study is useful since it suggests that smokers may carry some type of protective mechanism from symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, although this should definitely be confirmed in specifically-designed, controlled studies.
Experimental manipulation of male eggspots demonstrates female preference for one large spot in Pseudotropheus lombardoi

Females of the Lake Malawi cichlid Pseudotropheus lombardoi preferred males with one eggspot, the natural number, on their anal fin compared to males with two eggspots which had been artificially manipulated in number. Furthermore by manipulating the size of the eggspot, it was found that females preferred males with one large eggspot to males with one small eggspot. These results indicate that female preferences are responsible for the single eggspot in P. lombardoi and that this may be linked to species recognition as females of closely related species appear to exhibit different preferences for male eggspots.
Catch‐and‐Release Mortality Rates of Common Snook in Florida

Abstract Mortality rates were determined for common snook Centropomus undecimalis that had been hooked and released in different localities throughout southern Florida. Researchers and cooperative anglers caught, tagged, and retained 470 common snook ranging from 205 to 1,120 mm total length in 23 experiments during June 1991–April 1995. Live bait was used to capture 421 snook; 49 were caught with artificial lures. All snook were held in pens (9.1 × 2.4 × 1.2 m) for at least 48 h; 20.4% were held for 96 h (4 d), 30.8% were held for 120 h (5 d), and 3.2% were held for 288 h (12 d). Ten fish, or 2.13%, died within 24 h of capture. Hook location was the only variable that significantly affected release mortality rates (P < 0.0001); snook hooked in the throat or stomach (5.1% of the time) accounted for 40% of the total mortalities. No fish died in two separate control trials that examined the effects of handling, tagging, and holding common snook. These results should encourage resource managers to continue t.
Correlates and Consequences of Breeding Dispersal in a Migratory Songbird

Abstract. Knowledge of breeding dispersal, defined as shifts in territory location between two successive breeding seasons, remains limited for migratory passerines. We investigated the relationship between two ecological factors, habitat structure and reproductive success, and 499 breeding dispersal events in a Nearctic—Neotropic migratory songbird, the Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) breeding at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, New Hampshire, from 1998 to 2008. Male dispersal distance was correlated with both individual age and habitat structure, with older males moving shorter distances than younger males, and males on the high-shrub-density plot (i.e., higher quality) moving shorter distances than males on the plot with lower shrub density. Female dispersal distance was also correlated with habitat structure; individuals on the higher-quality plot moved shorter distances than those on the lower-quality plot. In contrast to that of males, female dispersal distance was independent of age, but correlated with reproductive success: females that fledged relatively few offspring in a year subsequently dispersed farther than those that experienced high reproductive success. Mean (± SE) breeding dispersal distance for females (245 ± 20 m) was greater than that of males (163 ± 11 m). We also examined reproductive consequences of breeding dispersal and found that males that moved shorter distances fledged more offspring after dispersal than those that moved longer distances; no trend was found for females. These differences in dispersal patterns and outcomes suggest sexspecific selective pressures and life-history strategies.
The relative weight of the testes in primates

The relative size of the testes varies very strikingly among different primates. I n order to gain some accurate information on this subject the author had collected some relevant data at differelit occasioiis during the past few years. Last year it became possible to increase this series of data to an extent resulting in definite conclusioiis. Thj opportunity arose during the Asiatic Primate Expedition of 1937 of which the author was a member.l Fiftyfive of the adult male primates, recorded in thc accompanying table, were weighed and autopsied on this expedition. Observations on seventeen other monkeys and apes (mostly from the Hoplziiis comparative-anatomical collection) hare been added, as also data on three Negroes (unclaimed bodies of the anatomy department of the Johns IIopkiiis University). Corresponding data from the literature could be found only in a paper by Hrdli6ka ( ’as) , who has listed the weights of the bodies and of the testes in seven adult howling monkeys from the field notes of the late Xr. J. L. Baer. The preseiit paper records the relative weight of the testes in a total of eighty-tvo simian primates. The testes alone, without the epididymides, are considered herc. The first twelve primates listed in the table are platyrrhines or New World monlreys. All the others are catarrliines.