Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Alleviation of Salt-Induced Adverse Effects on Gas Exchange, Photosynthetic Pigments Content and Chloroplast Ultrastructure in Gerbera Jamesonii L. by Exogenous Salicylic Acid Application

Aims: The effects of exogenously applied salicylic acid (SA) on gas exchange characteristics, photosynthetic pigments and chloroplast ultrastructure were investigated in gerbera at their reproductive stage under salt-stressed conditions. Methodology: A pot experiment was conducted under glasshouse conditions at the Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, (30° N/120° E) between February 2008 and March 2009.Plants, Original Research Article Kumara et al.; AJRAF, 7(2): 1-13, 2021; Article no.AJRAF. 68651 2 pretreated with foliar applications of 0, 0.5, and 1.0 mmoldm-3 SA at the onset of flower initiation were irrigated with 100 mmoldmNaCl(aq) for two weeks, starting after three days from the SA pretreatment. Control did not receive either NaCl or SA.Photosynthetic rate, gas exchange, photosynthetic pigments content and chloroplast ultrastructure were investigated against treatments. All data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Generalized Linear Model (GLM) using SAS statistical software. Pearson’s correlation test was carried out to study the relationships among the parameters. The means were compared using Duncan’s multiple range test (DMRT). For all the tests, P< . 05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Salt stress adversely affected the gas exchange characteristics, photosynthetic pigment contents and chloroplast ultrastructure. SA application significantly increased the net photosynthesis, stomatal conductivity, intra-cellular CO2 content and transpiration rate but decreased the stomatal limitation, compared to those of untreated salt-stressed plants. Further, the enhanced photosynthetic pigment contents and notably undamaged chloroplast ultrastructure were evident of the ameliorative effects of SA on photosynthetic system under salt stress. Of the two concentrations tested, 0.5 mmoldm-3 SA concentration seemed to have greater effect throughout the experiment showing no significant variation from control in some attributes (chlorophyll contents and chloroplast ultrastructure). Conclusion: Responses of plants pretreated with SA spraying and significant correlation among them plausibly suggest SA-induced enhancement of photosynthetic system as another target for conferring salt tolerance in crop plants.
Artificial lights with different spectra do not alter detrimental attraction of young Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon along lake shorelines

Abstract Tabor RA, Perkin EK, Beauchamp DA, Britt LL, Haehn R, Green J, Robinson T, Stolnack S, Lantz DW, Moore ZJ. 2021. Artificial lights with different spectra do not alter detrimental attraction of young Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon along lake shorelines. Lake Reserv Manage. 37:313–322. Artificial light at night (ALAN) is common in lakes with developed shorelines, especially prevalent in the nearshore areas where juvenile fishes, including salmonids, are present. One concern is that fishes may be attracted to ALAN and become more vulnerable to predators. The use of longer wavelength lights has been suggested to reduce the effects of ALAN; however, the response in juvenile salmonids is not well known. We tested the hypothesis that longer wavelength lights would attract fewer subyearling Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and sockeye salmon (O. nerka) than shorter wavelength lights. Test lights included 4 LED lights, an incandescent light, and a high-pressure sodium light (HPS). In total, 13 experimental trials were conducted in 2017 and 2018, and in total 1769 Chinook salmon and 870 sockeye salmon were collected with beach seines. The mean catch rate (number per beach seine set) of subyearling salmonids was 51.0 for lighted treatments but only 6.6 for control treatments (no light). In both years, we did not find any significant difference in catch rates for either species between either of the longer wavelength lights (red-filter and yellow-filter LED lights) and other lights, and thus we rejected the hypothesis that longer wavelength light would attract fewer subyearling salmonids. For these early life stages of salmon in shallow shoreline habitats, reducing the intensity of light present is likely more important than altering the spectral composition when trying to minimize maladaptive attraction to ALAN.
The Effect of Softeners Applications on Moisture Management Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blended Sandwich Weft-Knitted Fabric Structure

Prolonged drying times of terry fabrics is a problem as they can not be re-used until completely dry. To resolve this issue, we have designed a sandwich polyester in the mid-layer with low moisture content that could reduce the drying time with excellent wicking properties. These fabrics are widely used as activewear and sportswear. The effect of different softeners on the moisture management properties of weft-knitted terry fabrics’ for various applications has also been studied. Terry knitted fabrics were prepared using a circular knitting machine. Six different softeners were applied with three different concentrations, i.e., 10 g/L, 15 g/L, and 20 g/L, on the fabric using the pad-dry-cure method. Moisture management tests and rubbing fastness tests were performed to analyze the applied softener’s effect on the fabric comfort and moisture management performance. Results revealed that softener type (i.e., cationic, anionic, and non-ionic) and concentration levels considerably affect the moisture management capability of terry knitted fabrics.
Advanced Statistical Analysis of 3D Kinect Data: A Comparison of the Classification Methods

This paper focuses on the statistical analysis of mimetic muscle rehabilitation after head and neck surgery causing facial paresis in patients after head and neck surgery. Our work deals with an evaluation problem of mimetic muscle rehabilitation that is observed by a Kinect stereo-vision camera. After a specific brain surgery, patients are often affected by face palsy, and rehabilitation to renew mimetic muscle innervation takes several months. It is important to be able to observe the rehabilitation process in an objective way. The most commonly used House–Brackmann (HB) scale is based on the clinician’s subjective opinion. This paper compares different methods of supervised learning classification that should be independent of the clinician’s opinion. We compare a parametric model (based on logistic regression), non-parametric model (based on random forests), and neural networks. The classification problem that we have studied combines a limited dataset (it contains only 122 measurements of 93 patients) of complex observations (each measurement consists of a collection of time curves) with an ordinal response variable. To balance the frequencies of the considered classes in our data set, we reclassified the samples from HB4 to HB3 and HB5 to HB6—it means that only four HB grades are used for classification algorithm. The parametric statistical model was found to be the most suitable thanks to its stability, tractability, and reasonable performance in terms of both accuracy and precision.
Between Fear and Hope: The Lived Experiences of Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review

Abstract The aim of this review is to synthesize qualitative research on the lived experiences of grandchildren of Holocaust survivors (GHSs). A systematic search yielded 18 studies covering a period of two decades. Four main themes emerged; (i) the responsibility to teach and transfer the Holocaust legacy to future generations, (ii) experiences of family life, (iii) struggles integrating the Holocaust-related past into current life and (iv) fears and anxieties. Findings highlight the role of trauma related communication within families of survivors in the transmission of the trauma narratives. Implications for trauma informed practice are discussed.
Evaluating the reactivity and stereoselectivity of salicyl-type thioglycosides as non-malodorous thioglycoside alternatives for oligosaccharide synthesis

Abstract Herein, o-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl thioglycosides [or (methyl)salicyl 1-thioglycosides] were evaluated as non-malodorous thioglycoside alternatives. The o-methoxycarbonyl group was expected to assist in the departure of leaving group. Salicyl-type thioglycosides exhibited high reactivity and glycosylation yields when N-iodosuccinimide and trifluoromethanesulfonic acid were used as promoters. Glycosylation with these thioglycosides in dichloromethane showed similar reactivity and stereoselectivity as those of phenyl thioglycosides. Glycosylation with per-O-benzyl salicyl-type thioglycosides in dichloromethane showed 1,2-cis-selectivity, while the same reaction in nitriles afforded predominantly 1,2-trans glycosides. In contrast, glycosylation with per-O-benzoyl thioglycosides afforded exclusively 1,2-trans glycosides. These results strongly suggest that salicyl-type thioglycosides can serve as non-malodorous alternatives for phenyl thioglycosides. Graphical Abstract
Factors Influencing Fitness App Users’ Behavior in China

ABSTRACT This study aimed to develop and test a model to explain factors that affect continuous behavior while using fitness apps via expectation-confirmation theory (ECT), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Post-Acceptance Model of Information Systems Continuance (PAM-ISC). Participants completed an online survey. A structural equation model was used to test the proposed model composed of the main factors from ECT, TAM, and PAM-ISC. Achievement motivation was the most important motivation in fitness app use; social, exercise, economic, and interest motivations were also significant factors, while self-development and emotional motivations did not influence initial experience behavior. Five key factors regarding continuous behavior were also identified: expectation confirmation, satisfaction, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and trust. As the frequency of fitness app use are expected to increase, this model provides theoretical and practical guidance for app designers and marketers
Habitat alteration modifies the structure and function of mixed‐species flocks in an Andean landscape

Understanding the responses of species interactions to land‐use change is a key challenge in ecology and conservation. In the tropical Andes, a large proportion of birds interact with other bird species and create networks of mixed‐species flocks; however, the widespread effects of land‐use change in the region raise concerns about the alteration of these interactions. Here we explored how structural (i.e., species richness and size) and functional (i.e., network connectivity indices) parameters of mixed flocks change along a gradient from open vegetation to native forest habitats. This study was conducted in the southern Andes of Ecuador, where we sampled mixed‐species flocks in 12 areas for five consecutive months, and applied network analysis tools to characterize structural parameters (observed richness, flock size, flock encounter rate, composition) and functional parameters (degree, weighted degree, cluster, and skewness) of flocks. We found that the network indices, degree and weighted degree of species, were positively associated with areas of dense vegetation and native trees. These two network indices indicated that mixed flocks occupying native forest have higher connectivity, a factor that can promote the stability of flocks. The structural parameters of flocks, species richness, and abundance, were not associated with the vegetation structure. Overall, our results show that functional parameters of flocks can be more sensitive than structural parameters to the effects of land‐use change in our study area. We demonstrate the importance of combining the analysis of structure and functionality of flocks to reveal the effects of land‐use change. Lastly, our results highlight the importance of mature native forest for the conservation of species and the maintenance of non‐trophic interactions.
Protein Capture by Cation Exchange Membranes

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are large recombinant proteins produced in CHO (Chinese hamster ovary) cell culture with a multiplicity of applications such as ligands for affinity chromatography material, medical applications for disabling toxins and especially as cancer therapeutics. They have the prospect of novel mechanisms for improved tumor targeting in local therapeutic applications. The bottleneck in mAb supply lies not with their production but in their purification. Hence new mAb purification operations are necessary due to the complexity in their purification and the significant cost of antibody downstream procedures which can represent up to 80 % of the total production cost. The predominant mAb purification process relies on a series of resin chromatography steps with Protein-A affinity chromatography as the initial capture step. Protein-A resins display an excellent specificity for mAbs but are extremely costly, limited by pore diffusion mass transfer and may lead to leaching of the Protein-A ligand in the eluted product stream. To overcome these issues, alternative strategies without Protein-A or resin chromatography, are being investigated to achieve similar or improve mAb recovery. This PhD project investigated the potential of a weak cation exchange macroporous hydrogel membrane material developed by NATRIX Separations for model protein capture as first step towards mAb purification. The weak cation exchange material consists of a polymeric matrix and functionalized groups which display different charge characteristics according to ionic strength or pH. The project was divided in three overall objectives: In a first part a variety of model proteins and antibodies were characterized for their hydrophobic character with a fluorescence probe. Secondly, the membrane was characterized, to contribute new knowledge for this novel weak cation exchange membrane such as its swelling behaviour, surface charge, ion exchange capacity and average pore size. Lastly, the interaction between membrane and proteins was investigated. Static and dynamic conditions as well as membranes in different formats were characterized for their binding behaviour and mass transfer limitations present in the material with model proteins lysozyme and IgG. This work shows a promising avenue towards a simpler, cheaper and faster purification process with high protein capture and yield, addressing the downstream bottleneck for many proteins especially mAbs and make the successful cancer drug accessible for a broader audience of patients.
Over-Expression and Prognostic Significance of FN1, Correlating With Immune Infiltrates in Thyroid Cancer

Background Thyroid cancer (THCA) is a malignancy affecting the endocrine system, which currently has no effective treatment due to a limited number of suitable drugs and prognostic markers. Methods Three Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets were selected to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between THCA and normal thyroid samples using GEO2R tools of National Center for Biotechnology Information. We identified hub gene FN1 using functional enrichment and protein-protein interaction network analyses. Subsequently, we evaluated the importance of gene expression on clinical prognosis using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and GEO datasets. MEXPRESS was used to investigate the correlation between gene expression and DNA methylation; the correlations between FN1 and cancer immune infiltrates were investigated using CIBERSORT. In addition, we assessed the effect of silencing FN1 expression, using an in vitro cellular model of THCA. Immunohistochemical(IHC) was used to elevate the correlation between CD276 and FN1. Results FN1 expression was highly correlated with progression-free survival and moderately to strongly correlated with the infiltration levels of M2 macrophages and resting memory CD4+ T cells, as well as with CD276 expression. We suggest promoter hypermethylation as the mechanism underlying the observed changes in FN1 expression, as 20 CpG sites in 507 THCA cases in TCGA database showed a negative correlation with FN1 expression. In addition, silencing FN1 expression suppressed clonogenicity, motility, invasiveness, and the expression of CD276 in vitro. The correlation between FN1 and CD276 was further confirmed by immunohistochemical. Conclusion Our findings show that FN1 expression levels correlate with prognosis and immune infiltration levels in THCA, suggesting that FN1 expression be used as an immunity-related biomarker and therapeutic target in THCA.
Futuro y condicional en las lenguas iberorromances

El futuro morfológico y el condicional en las lenguas iberorromances expresan tanto modalidad como temporalidad, pero cada vez más autores señalan que también pueden configurar evidencialidad. Los datos que se manejan a día de hoy proceden de escasos ejemplos o provienen de la introspección del propio investigador. En este artículo pretendemos dar cuenta de la vigencia actual del futuro y el condicional en todo el espectro iberorromance a través de las ocurrencias de una serie de corpus dialectales que reflejan habla oral y espontánea. La muestra cuantitativa permitirá precisar si ambos tiempos verbales se han convertido en marcas de evidencialidad, en qué medida alguno de ellos ha condicionado al otro y qué tipo de evidencialidad pueden denotar. Asimismo, analizaremos qué lengua es la difusora de evidencialidad, qué direccionalidad ha experimentado y hasta qué punto es posible atestiguar las diferentes etapas por las que estos tiempos transitan hasta su especialización como fuente de información.
Trade Sustainability and Efficiency under the Belt and Road Initiative: A Stochastic Frontier Analysis of China’s Trade Potential at Industry Level

ABSTRACT This study calculates the export trade potential and trade efficiency of China to countries along the Belt and Road within the HS 2-digit code sectors; the influencing factors are also analyzed using the one-step method. The stochastic frontier gravity model is applied on a dataset including 35 countries during 2009–2017. The results indicated that the trade resistance of China’s export to countries along the Belt and Road has increased over time, while there is still huge trade potential at various industries. Moreover, trade efficiency is high in mechanical and electrical products, iron or steel articles, and furniture and bedding. Low-efficiency products include live animals, cork, vegetable plaiting materials, tin, and arms. To further improve the trade efficiency, it is necessary to strengthen the cooperation with the countries along the Belt and Road in infrastructure construction and investment based on the free trade area. These findings have great significance for the sustainable and high-quality development of the Belt and Road initiative.
Marketing organic food: Who buys it and what do they purchase?

This paper explains how to identify organic food buyers in Australia and what products they purchase. Data was gathered via interviews with 20 food buyers and a descriptive survey using a questionnaire distributed to 1000 households in one region in Australia with 300 responses. Approximately 40% of all food buyers purchased organic food although its market share is less than 1%. As organic food buyers are difficult to identify from a demographic perspective, promotion of organic food should identify perceived health, quality and environment attributes.
Analyzing Characteristics of Particulate Matter Pollution in Open-Pit Coal Mines: Implications for Green Mining

The particulate pollution in the open-pit coal mines of China is particularly severe in winter. The aim of this study is to understand the pollution characteristics of particulate matter (PM) in winter and provide a basis for the prevention and control of particulate pollution. We took the problem of PM concentration at the bottom of the Haerwusu Open-pit Coal Mine (HOCM) as the research object. Dust monitoring equipment at two measurement points at different heights were positioned for continuous monitoring of the PM concentration. The data for three months were gathered. Statistical analyses were performed to analyze the variation characteristics of the PM and its relationship with meteorological factors. The results show that the average PM concentration in the study area is below the average daily limit of the China National Ambient Air Quality Standard (GB 3095-2012). However, the average concentration of PM10 exceeded the national limit in December. The order of PM concentration is observed as December > January > February. The correlation of PM is found to be positive with humidity and negative with wind speed. Temperature is found to be positively correlated with PM in December, while it is negative in January. At the same time, the temperature difference in December is negatively correlated with PM concentration. Under the combined action of multiple meteorological factors, the magnitude of the impact on the PM concentration at the bottom of the pit in winter is humidity > temperature > wind speed > temperature difference (inverse temperature intensity). In conclusion, PM2.5 is found to be more sensitive to environmental factors. The results of this study are particularly useful to progress in green mining.
Destination restaurants, place attachment, and future destination patronization

Consumers sometimes travel to a destination for the main purpose of enjoying the food and services a restaurant can offer. These restaurants are termed destination Restaurants. This study explores what constitutes such an experience at destination restaurants and how such experience influences visitors’ sense of place development for the destination they travel to and their revisit intention for the place. Data was gathered using a self-administered questionnaire distributed to tourists dining in destination restaurants in Hwayang-Dong in Chungbuk province, South Korea. Based on a convenience sample of 244 participants, the results suggest that a destination restaurant experience compromises seven components including ‘Food quality’, ‘Locale image’, ‘Restaurant atmosphere’, ‘Price Fairness’, ‘Ingroup socialization’, ‘Ease of conversation’, and ‘Immersion’. The research showed that locale image, atmosphere, ease of conversation, and immersion significantly affect overall restaurant experience satisfaction. The findings also demonstrated that the destination restaurant experience positively affects tourist place attachment and destination revisit intention.
A clinical study of pattern of geriatric dermatosis in tertiary care hospital of Rajasthan

: Geriatric health care has received lot of attention nationwide due to increase in life expectancy over the time. Among the various health issue geriatric dermatosis are one of the most common reason for regular OPD visits. This study was done to inquest the spectrum of cutaneous manifestation and the factors responsible for causing physiological and pathological changes in the skin of elderly people. : Three hundred consecutive patients aged more than 60 yrs of age attending the out patient department of dermatology at PDU Medical College & hospitals Churu were subjected for study. A detailed history was taken. A complete general, systemic & Cutaneous examination was done along with relevant investigation were carried out. Findings were collated in Performa for analysis and interpretation of data. A total of 300 patients were enrolled in the study out of which 59 % were male and 41 % were female. Pruritis was the commonest complain elicted in 68.5 % of patients. Among the physiological changes xerosis was the commonest seen in 63 % of patients and infecions followed by eczems was the common pathological conditions. The population of 60 yrs and above is a rapidly growing dermatology clientele with both physiological and pathological manifestations. This study highlights the various dermatoses peculiar to the geriatric population and aims at sensitizing the fraternity to the specific needs of this special age group.