Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparative Fishing for Flatfish using a Beam Trawl fitted with Electric Ticklers

Introduction Aquarium experiments with weak electrical stimulation demonstrated that flatfish could be induced to move away from electrified zones (Stewart, 1973). This response suggested that an electric stimulus could be used as an aid to capture and might possibly replace the use of chain 'ticklers' on trawls. Direct observations on the reactions of flatfish of the Pleuronectidae (mainly plaice, Platessa platessa, and the common dab, Limanda limanda) to electrical stimulation were made in Burghead Bay by towing over the sea bed a manned sledge supporting an energised electrode array (Stewart, 19773. The electrical stimulus was pulsed DC, ranging in frequency from 4 to 40 Hz. Involuntary muscular contractions were induced by this stimulus, which caused the majority of fish to move away from the electrified area. The results suggested that the most efficient frequency for inducing these species to leave the bottom is around 20 Hz, and that large fish are more strongly stimulated by an electric field than small fish. Both continuous and intermittent stimulation were found to be effective, but it was considered that the continuous stimulus would be less effective when used on a fishing gear as it tecded to immobilise the fish in the energised zone for several seconds.
Response of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] to Phosphorus Fertilizer Rates in Ferralsols

A field experiment was conducted during cropping season of 2012-2013 in Angónia District, central Mozambique, to evaluate the response of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] to rates of Phosphorus fertilizers. The study was laid out as randomized complete block design with four replications. The treatments consisted of P rates of 0, 20, 40 and 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 as Single super phosphate (SSP), with 16% P2O5 content. The results showed that the plant height, the height to the 1st pod, number of pods, biomass yield, weight of 100 seeds, grain yield, number of nodules and weight of nodules were significantly affected by the treatments. The highest plant height was observed at rate of 60kg P2O5 ha1 (76.40 cm; p=0.0015). The highest height to the insertion of 1st pod was observed with application of 20kg P2O5 ha-1 (19.35 cm; p=0.0323). The treatment of 40 kg P2O5 ha-1 presented significantly higher number of pods per plant (44.68 pods plant-1; p=0.0101). The highest weight of 100 seeds was observed with 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 (13.71 grams; p=0.0318). The highest biomass and grain yields were observed with the rate of 60 kg ha-1 P2O5 (8.92 t ha-1; p=0.0078; and4.29 t ha-1; p=0.0089, respectively). The highest number of nodules (41.35 nodules; p<0.0001) and the highest nodule weight (521.70 grams nodules; p=0.0003) were observed with the rate of 60 kg ha-1 P2O5. Thus, it should be recommended for soybean fertilization in Ferralsols under Angónia’s agro-ecological conditions.
Stem Cell Therapy for Brain Tumors

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and lethal brain cancer, prognosis remains bleak with a median survival of about 15 months despite maximal surgical resection, radiotherapy, and temozolomide treatment. The difficulty associated with safely and effectively delivering therapeutics across the blood brain barrier (BBB) is a major challenge towards GBM treatment. Ongoing research and clinical trials, including attempts to deliver therapeutics within stem cells present possible solutions. The relationships between brain cancer pathology, stem cell properties, therapeutic advantages and disadvantages of various stem cell types, drug delivery methods, cancer stem cells, gene therapy, anti-cancer vaccines, chimeric antigen receptor therapies, and combination therapies are discussed.
Research Progress: Characterization and Repair of Graphene Defect

Bo-yu Ju, Wen-shu Yang*, Qiang Zhang, Murid Hussain, Zi-yang Xiu, Jing Qiao, and Gao-hui Wu* 1) School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China. 2) Key Laboratory of Advanced Structure-Function Integrated Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China 3) Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan 4) State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and jointing, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
The Hidden Heterogeneity of Inflation Expectations and its Implications

Using a new consumer survey dataset, we document a new dimension of heterogeneity in inflation expectations that has implications for consumption and saving decisions as well as monetary policy transmission. We show that German households with the same inflation expectations differently assess whether the level of expected inflation and of nominal interest rates is appropriate or too high/too low. The `hidden heterogeneity' in expectations stemming from these opinions is related to demographic characteristics and affects current and planned spending in addition to the Euler equation effect of the perceived real interest rate. Furthermore, these differences in opinions affect German households differently depending on whether they are renters or homeowners.
Does peer-delivered information at music events reduce ecstasy and methamphetamine use at three month follow-up? Findings from a quasi-experiment across three study sites

Background: Peer-led, ecstasy-related harm reduction efforts have become increasingly popular but their efficacy has rarely been rigorously evaluated. Methods: A quasi-experimental study design was utilised over three Australian study sites. The experimental group (n=278) received a unique ecstasy-related health message and usual drug-related information while the control group (n=383) received usual drugrelated information only. The hypotheses were that three months after the experimental group had received the peer led intervention using a unique ecstasy-related message: (1) the message would be recalled; and, (2) levels of ecstasy and methamphetamine use would be lower compared to the control group which did not receive the unique message. Results: Participants recalled the unique message immediately post-intervention (T1, 64%) and after three months (T2, 46%). The information received was perceived as highly credible and encouraged reflection on patterns of drug use. Based on self-report, the mean days use of ecstasy (T1, 2.2; T2, 1.7; p<0.01) and methamphetamine (T1, 1.3; T2, 0.3; p<0.001) and the recent use of methamphetamine (T1, 51%; T2, 20%; p<0.001) significantly decreased in the experimental group and remained stable in the control group. The recent use of ecstasy significantly decreased in both the experimental (T1, 82%; T2, 59%; p<0.001) and control group (T1, 69%; T2, 56%; p<0.01). Conclusion: The peer education methodology used was an effective way to disseminate information to ecstasy users. Drug involvement decreased after the intervention but other explanations cannot be ruled out. The influence of peer-led interventions on drug use needs to be addressed by additional, methodologically robust studies. Findings highlight a number of important considerations for peer-led education interventions in relation to the use of an evidencebased model, the development of health messages and peer educator training.
The Bathing Complexes of Anazarbos and the Baths of Cilicia

The city of Anazarbos is located 60 km. northeast of modern Adana, close to a hill that rises more than 220 m. above the Çukurova plain1. Below the plain there used to stand a Roman city covering an area of 101 hectares. If we agree with Gough2, we can recognize the ancient settlement of Kyinda as Anazarbos, a site that was occupied since the 7th century B.C.3. Only very traces of the city from the pre-Roman times are preserved, but in recent years the site investigations have increased our knowledge about the Hellenistic development of Anazarbos4. The first certain archaeological elements related to the existence of the city are the autonomous bronze coins of the 1st century B.C. with the legend ANAZAPBEΩN5. In 19 B.C. Anazarbos was renamed Caesarea or Caesarea Anazarbus by the Romans due to the restoration of Tarcondimotus II6, whose client kingdom included Anazarbos. The king provided control of the eastern Cilician hinterland of the Roman Empire from the end of the 1st century B.C. until the third-quarter of the 1st century A.D.7. The province of Cilicia, ruled by a legatus Augusti pro praetore, was definitely constituted by Vespasian in 72 A.D. Although the capital city became Tarsos, the emperor encouraged urbanization in many other urban centers, among which Anazarbos profited by expanding sensibly. During the 3rd century A.D. the status of the city was changed by Septimius Severus who gave it the title of metropolis, so joining Tarsus and Mopsuestia8. The city became a strategic settlement for the military troops to and from the
Impact of delaying surgery after chemoradiation in rectal cancer: outcomes from a tertiary cancer centre in India.

Background Delaying surgery after chemoradiation is one of the strategies for increasing tumor regression in rectal cancer. Tumour regression and PCR are known to have positive impact on survival. Methods It's a retrospective study of 161 patients undergoing surgery after neoadjuvant chemoradiation (NCRT) for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Patients were divided into three categories based on the gap between NCRT and surgery, i.e., <8, 8-12 and >12 weeks. Tumor regression grades (TRG), sphincter preservation, post-operative morbidity-mortality and survival were evaluated. Results Sphincter preservation was significantly less in >12 weeks group compared to the other two groups (P=0.003). Intraoperative blood loss was significantly higher in >12 weeks group compared to 8-12 weeks group (P=0.001). There was no difference in major postoperative morbidity and hospital stay among the groups. There was no significant correlation between delay and TRG (P=0.644). At Median follow up of 49.5 months the projected 3-year overall survival (OS) and disease free survival (DFS) were not significantly different among the 3 groups (OS: 79.5% vs. 83.3% vs. 76.5%; P=0.849 and DFS 50.4% vs. 70.6% vs. 62%; P=0.270 respectively). Conclusions Delaying surgery by more than 12 weeks causes more blood loss but no change in morbidity or hospital stay. Increased time interval between radiation and surgery does not improve tumor regression and has no effect on survival.
Disparities in dietary quantity and quality between the two different types of Korean family of older adults living with spouses and living alone: using data from the 6th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to examine disparities in food and nutrient intakes based on family types identified among 1,856 participants who were the Korean elderly people in the 6th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHNES) excluding those who were currently practicing the diet therapy. SUBJECTS/METHODS We separated the subjects into two groups: living alone (LA, n = 638) and living with a spouse (LS, n = 1,218). We also examined the disparities of dietary quantity and quality of those two groups using complex sampling design general linear regression analyses (CS GLM). RESULTS In the LA group, there was a higher percentage of females and average age in LA group was higher than the participants in the LS group. Household income and education level were significantly lower in LA compared to those of LS. The frequencies of skipping meals were higher in LA. LA's food and nutrient intakes showed lower consumption of vegetables, fruits, seaweeds, and of most nutrients. Even after adjusting for the confounding factors, the consumption of vegetables, seaweeds, carbohydrates, potassium, riboflavin, and vitamin C showed lower in LA than LS. Moreover, LA's nutrient intake ratios compared to the KDRIs were lower which turned out to be similar to their nutrient intakes. CONCLUSIONS These results show that dietary behavior and food intake of the elderly are associated with family types. Frequently skipping meals and less dietary variety are more common with elderly persons who were living alone. Therefore, it is necessary to integrate the supplementary food programs and nutrition education programs for the elderly living alone.
A Comparative Study of Internet and Library Usage for Academic Purposes among Students of Federal University Lafia

This research studied the level of usage of the Internet and Library for academic purposes among undergraduate students of Federal University Lafia The growing trend on Internet browsing among students and the use of Library necessities inquiry into the level of its usage, for there seems to be conflict between the time and effort devoted to positive educational uses of the Internet and Library. The research sought to find out whether students use the Internet mainly for academic purposes, whether the consult of the Library to read intellectual books or for other reasons and factors affecting the decision for using the Library over the Internet or the Internet over the Library. Educators and librarians have unique interest as regard to the information superhighway. Some believe that students should be given a map and allowed to zoom on to new horizons. Others are concerned that the rush to jump on the Internet will lead to traffic jam in education. The survey method was used in collecting data and 54 copies of questionnaire were administered using the systematic and convenience technique. And all the 54 copies of the questionnaire administered were useful in answering the research questions and objectives of the study. Findings from the research show that, the respondents have favorable perception of the importance of both Internet and Library use in relation to their academic activities although the preference of Internet over the Library was high. This is as a result of scarce and outdated materials in the Library. Based on these findings, it was recommended that there is need for professional development in the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into education and learning for better enhancement of the students’ academic performance.
The Relationships Among Interval Identification, Pitch Error Detection, and Stimulus Timbre by Preservice Teachers

We examined the relationship between interval identification skill and error detection skill in preservice teachers, accounting for timbral differences by including piano and vocal stimuli. The interval identification test was comprised of 33 items spanning from C2 to B5. Fifteen error detection items were monophonic melodies, two measures long, in 4/4 meter, and included one pitch error. Music education majors (N = 50) completed both tests in vocal and piano timbres during one individual study session. Interval identification performance was significantly correlated with error detection performance, r = . 75. Additionally, interval identification score was a significant predictor for error detection when also accounting for variance from numbers of semesters of enrollment and theory/aural skills courses. Response times for correct responses of interval identification were faster than for incorrect responses. We found no main effects or interactions between primary performance area and timbre of test item. The results suggest interval identification skill generally can be used to predict error detection, reinforcing the importance of developing interval identification as a basic musical skill.
The Importance of Scale: Assessing and Predicting Brook Trout Status in its Southern Native Range

-Occupancy models are of increasing interest to managers and natural resource decision makers. Assessment of status and trends, as well as the specific drivers influencing occupancy, both may change as a function of scale, and analyses conducted at multiple scales can help identify important mechanisms leading to changes in distributions. We analyzed extensive fine-scale occupancy data across the southern historic range of the brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis to determine which landscape metrics and thresholds were useful in predicting brook trout presence across three relevant spatial scales and how brook trout occupancy varied by scale. Percentage occupancy declined markedly with increased spatial resolution, as 52% of watersheds (HUC10) but only 32% of subwatersheds (HUC12) and 14% of catchments (HUC14) were occupied. Across all three scales, habitats which were exclusively occupied by native brook trout (without non-native trout) were rare (<10%). CART models using GIS-derived landscape predictor variables were developed for three classification cases: Case 1:(brook trout; no brook trout), Case 2 (brook trout; non-native trout only; no trout), and Case 3 (brook trout only; brook and non-native trout; non-native trout only and no trout). Model results were sensitive to both scale and the number of classification categories with respect to classification accuracy, variable selection and variable threshold values. Classification accuracy tended to be lowest at the finest (catchment) scale potentially reflecting stochastic population processes and barriers to movement. Classification rates for the overall models were: Case 1: Watershed (80.19%); Subwatershed (85.06%); Catchment (71.13%); Case 2: Watershed (69.31%); Subwatershed (68.72%); Catchment (57.38%); Case 3: Watershed (58.91%); Subwatershed (59.83%); Catchment (47.59%). Our multiscale approach revealed soil permeability (positive) and atmospheric pollution (negative) to be important predictors. The predicted occupancy and observed status of brook trout appear to be influenced by the scale the data are collected and reported.
Serum miR-195: function as a potential diagnostic biomarker in Chinese septic patients

Sepsis is serious systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), which often leads to severe inflammation and organ dysfunction. Herein, we explored and analyzed the expression level of serum miR-195 in sepsis and its diagnostic value. 54 septic patients and 41 SIRS patients were recruited for sera samples in the present study. qRT-PCR was performed to detect the levels of serum miR-195 in two cohorts of patients. The diagnostic value of serum miR-195 in sepsis was evaluated and analyzed using ROC curve and survival analysis was performed to analyze and evaluate the association between the expression levels of serum miR-195 and prognostic outcomes of septic patients. miR-195 serum expression in septic patients was markedly increased in comparison to that in SIRS patients (P<0.001), but there was no significant association between serum miR-195 levels and infection sites of septic patients. The area under the curve (AUC) of serum miR-195 expression levels between sepsis group and control group was 0.776, and its specificity was 70.37% and sensitivity was 75.61%. Serum miR-195 expression was positively correlated with APACHE II scores in septic patients. The septic patients with high miR-195 level had a relatively lower 28 d survival rate, compared with patients with low miR-195 level, but the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.113). The expression level of serum miR-195 is elevated in sepsis and serum miR-195 could be a potential diagnostic biomarker for the septic patients.
University of Southern Denmark Assumed similarity in personality within intimate relationships

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Acute food bolus ingestion: ten-year experience at a tertiary pediatric hospital

Background: Acute food bolus impaction (AFBI) is an uncommon problem in children. In many cases, AFBI is associated with a pre-disposing condition, such as oesophageal stenosis, dysmotility or reflux disease. We review the management and underlying aetiology of children presenting with AFBI at a tertiary paediatric hospital. Methods: Records of all children who presented to a tertiary pediatric hospital with AFBI over a 10-year period from 1994–2004 were retrospectively examined. Information regarding demographics, presenting symptoms, investigations, management and underlying pathology were assessed from hospital records. Results: Forty-six children (mean age 6 years, 28.3% female) with suspected AFBI were identified. All 46 patients were symptomatic, most commonly with vomiting (54.3%, n=25), drooling (34.8%, n=16), dysphagia (32.6%, n=15), refusal to eat (23.9%, n=11) and foreign body sensation (17.4%, n=8). Most (73.9%) children had impacted food bolus at the time of intervention, usually at the lower oesophagus. All identified food boluses were retrieved or dislodged successfully using either direct laryngoscopy or oesophagoscopy. About 47.8% of children had previous oesophageal surgery for trachea-oesophageal fistula (43.4%, n=20) or oesophageal atresia (4.3%, n=2). A small proportion had a known history of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) (4.3%, n=2). Oesophageal biopsy for EoE was not routinely performed during the study period analysed. Conclusions: AFBI is uncommon and often associated with underlying pathology. Endoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosis and treatment, as well as to identify any underlying pre-disposing pathology. In all children presenting with AFBI without clear cause, investigation for EoE with oesophageal biopsy should be considered.
Validation of Digenetic Trematodes, Using Molecular Markers, a Case Study of Indian Species of Mesocoelium Odhner, 1911

Morphological variations in Mesocoelium sociale Odhner, 1911, obtained from Duttaphrynus melanostictus Schneider, 1799 from a water body near Barabanki have been observed. Five Indian species of Mesocoelium viz. M. varunae Baugh 1956, M. thapari Gupta & Jahan, 1976, M. mithiliae Kanth & Srivastava, 1989, M. melanostictii Ratnamala Rao, 1989 and M. asymmetrovitellarius Kumari & Verma, 1992 are considered synonyms of M. sociale. We also doubt inclusion of M. burdwanense Mukherji, 1968 under the genus Mesocoelium. Phylogenetic study, nucleotide composition analysis, evolutionary divergence and multiple sequence alignment, based on partial 28S rDNA, of Mesocoelium sociale and sequences of two species of the genus retrieved from GenBank are also done.
Profiling Susceptible Genes Associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus using Next Generation Sequencing: A Pilot Study

Complete List of Authors: Razif, Muhammad Fazril; University of Malaya Faculty of Medicine, Molecular Medicine Jamalpour, Sajad; Universiti Malaya, Pharmacology Sinniah, Ajantha; Universiti Malaya, Pharmacology Omar, Siti Zawiah; Universiti Malaya, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Elias, Nurezwana; Universiti Malaya, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Yelumalai, Suseela; University of Malaya Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research

This paper investigated one possible source of labour market distortion in Kenya. The prediction of the efficiency wage hypothesis is tested in a production function framework applied to a panel of firms in Kenyan manufacturing industry. The results demonstrate that the relative wages of firms in this industry are positively related with value-added per worker. The results are consistent with the efficiency wage hypothesis that paying wages above the market clearing wage raises worker productivity. This provides a potential explanation of why real wages in the manufacturing sector did not decline in the study period despite the huge labour supply pressure. So, even in the absence of other sources of labour market distortion (e.g. unions and minimum wages) labour market distortion can be present due to efficiency wage considerations in firms’ wage policy.