Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Molt migration of postbreeding female mallards from suisun marsh, California

We monitored postbreeding movements of 34 Mallard (Anus plutyrhynchos) hens that nested in Suisun Marsh, California, in 1987 using radio telemetry. Hens began leaving Suisun Marsh in late May, and 50% had departed by mid-June. We located 27 of 34 hens from late June through September during aerial searches; 25 hens had migrated north out of the study area, and two remained near the nesting area. We determined the molting areas of 20 hens: nine in Oregon and 11 in California. These molting areas were 12-536 km from nesting sites. Wetlands used by molting Mallards were dominated by bulrush (Scirpus spp.) and cattail (Typha spp.), were traditionally flooded during summer, and often associated with lakes or rivers. Molting areas of seven hens located at least once after leaving the study area were not determined, and seven other hens were never relocated indicating probable migration north of the search area. Two hens were recaptured in 1988 and radio-tracked to molting areas used the previous year, 121 and 484 km north of the breeding area. Mallards appear to exhibit site fidelity to molting areas. Migrating to an area with preferred molting habitat may enhance survival during the flightless period and early part of the hunting season.
University of Birmingham Towards a psychophysics of interoceptive processes

It is difficult to collect objective evidence of interoception. Unlike exteroception, the effective stimuli for interoception are often unknown, and even when identifiable, they are difficult to control experimentally. Furthermore, direct stimulation of the interoceptors is seldom appropriate in human experimentation. Hence, non-invasive behavioral measures of accuracy in heartbeat detection have frequently been adopted to index interoceptive sensitivity. However, there has been little standardization and the two most popular methods for assessing heartbeat detection, Heartbeat Tracking and Two Alternative Forced Choice methods, appear to be biased and of questionable validity. These issues do not arise with other methods that are based on classical psychophysics and that enable subjects to indicate when during the cardiac cycle their heartbeat sensations occur. Not only are these classical methods highly reliable, but they provide continuous unbiased measures of the temporal locations of heartbeat sensations and the precision with which these sensations are detected.
Ecological and Functional Properties of Steppe Soils under Moderate Anthropogenic Impact

Steppe soils of a small industrialized city with moderate anthropogenic impact for example Krasny Kut, Saratov region were analysed to ascertain their ecological and functional state. In the course of this work, the concentration of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni, Cr and Cd) was determined in the soil samples, including the hazard coefficient (Kо) and the total contamination coefficient (Zc). Magnetic susceptibility, magnetic coefficient (Kmag), thermomagnetic effect (dk) of the soil samples were analysed together with the activity of soil enzymes (dehydrogenases, catalases, peroxidases and invertases). Using ecological and geochemical analytical methods, a widespread excess of maximum permissible concentration (MPC) of mobile forms Ni, Pb, Cu and Zn was recorded in the soil samples of Krasny Kut, and a single excess of MPC was observed for Cr and Cd. According to Zc indicator values, 4 samples were classified as soils with moderately dangerous levels of contamination and 2 samples with dangerous levels of contamination. Using petromagnetic analysis, a few samples were observed to contain a moderate amount of introduced technogenic magnetic particles and one sample with a hazardous amount of introduced technogenic magnetic particles. Medium, high and very high levels of dehydrogenase, catalase, peroxidase and invertase activities were recorded in the soil samples, indicating the absence of ecotoxicants inhibiting the enzymes. The observed peculiarities in the ecological and functional state of soils, representative of the steppe zone of the Eastern part of the European territory of Russia will be required for monitoring, reducing and forecasting the anthropogenic burden on soil ecosystems.
A convexity meningioma presenting with an acute subdural hematoma

Background: Meningiomas presenting with acute subdural hematomas are extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, only 45 cases have been reported to date. We report on a case of a meningioma mimicking an acute subdural hematoma as well as a thorough literature review. Case Description: A 67-year-old man with no history of trauma was referred to our hospital with sudden onset of decreased level of consciousness and left hemiplegia. Computed tomography revealed an acute convexity subdural hematoma. Emergency surgery to remove the hematoma was performed. The hematoma was found to exist in the extra-axial space and the attached dura mater and pia mater remained intact. Pathological examination revealed a transitional meningioma, the World Health Organization Grade 1. Detailed medical history taken postoperatively revealed that a convexity meningioma had been diagnosed incidentally at another facility 1 year earlier. Conclusion: Acute subdural hematomas due to meningiomas are rare, and establishing the cause is challenging. Prompt and precise diagnosis of such entities may afford patients a better prognosis.
Influence of Different Levels of Lysine, Methionine and Protein on the Performance of Laying Hens after Peak

2 Abstract: This experiment was carried out to determine the effects of different levels of lysine methionine and protein on the performance of 240 Hy-Line W36 layers after peak of production. Ten experimental diets were tested in a 2×5 factorial arrangement with a completely randomized design. Two basal diets (13 and 14% protein) were tested at different levels of lysine and methionine include 10 and 20% lower than NRC, NRC and 10 and 20% above NRC recommendations (0.56, 0.62, 0.69, 0.76 and 0.83% of diet). Levels of Total Sulfur Amino Acids (TSAA) were constantly kept 85% of lysine level in each treatment. During the 3 months of experimental period, egg production, egg weight, egg output, feed intake and conversion and also lysine, TSAA and protein intake were determined. The results indicated that 0.76% lysine and more (10 and 20% above NRC recommendation) with 13% dietary protein led to significantly (p<0.05) higher egg production, egg output and better feed conversion but there was no significant difference regarding egg weight. The difference in performance with different levels of lysine was lower in the 14% dietary protein than that in the 13% one. In the 14% dietary protein, the lowest level (0.56%) of lysine led to significantly (p<0.05) lower egg production and egg output and higher feed conversion. The best performance with the 14% dietary protein belonged to 0.62% dietary lysine (10% below NRC recommendation). Regardless of lysine level, the 14% dietary protein had significantly (p<0.05) higher egg production, egg output and feed intake than 13% dietary protein group but there was no significant difference regarding egg weight and feed conversion totally. The best and most economical performance belonged to the 0.76% lysine of 13% protein group. The results of this experiment indicated that reducing dietary protein and addition of lysine and TSAA to the diets of post peak laying hens can obtain an equa l performance to the higher dietary protein thus reducing production costs and some problems related to excess nitrogen in poultry diets.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

This effectiveness study examined the course of treatment longitudinally and outcomes associated with psychodynamic psychotherapy for a sample of 1,050 people undertaking this treatment in a community setting, over the course of 4 years, at 3-month intervals, using the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ)-45.2. The authors used multilevel modeling to look at the nature of change over time and at potentially meaningful moderating variables. Results show a robust general improvement, though a more moderate one than described in recent meta-analyses including primarily prospective studies. The treatment was followed by broad improvements, over time, with a general trend and few notable interaction effects. The treatment involved little deterioration, particularly in the first year. Subgroup analysis suggested that (a) clients with more initial symptom severity showed greater improvement and a unique course of recovery with (b) clients who stayed over a year constituting a potentially unique subgroup.
Integrating Conversational Analysis and Dialogic Reflection within Reflective Practice

This article describes a collaborative and data-based reflective practice study carried out by two language teachers in a Japanese tertiary education context. This research utilized conversational analysis (CA) of audio-recorded classroom data which was subsequently discussed as part of a critical friendship. Both the inclusion of CA data and collegial discussion were in response to recent calls for increasingly data-led and dialogic reflective practice methods. In this study, the two teacher-researchers identified salient issues that they saw as incongruent with their stated teaching beliefs. They then collaboratively determined interventions to deal with the inconsistencies between their beliefs and their actual behavior and repeated the CA data collection and dialogic analysis phases. The two teachers found that the CA data and the opportunity to collaboratively interpret it provided valuable insights into their classroom practice while also offsetting the tendency for excessive self-criticism. This study provides a concrete example of a reflective practice approach that is both theoretically grounded and tied to bottom-up issues that are of interest to teachers.
Association between sociodemographic and health characteristics and the level of difficulty of locomotion of elderly

Objetivo: O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a associação entre características sociodemográficas e de saúde e o grau de dificuldade de locomoção dos idosos, no Brasil. Método: Foi utilizado o modelo de chances proporcionais parciais e os dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde 2013. Resultados: Na análise ajustada, observou-se maior grau de dificuldade de locomoção entre idosos mais velhos, não casados (OR=1/0,759=1,318;p-valor<0,001), sem instrução (OR=1,433;p-valor=0,026), residentes na região Sul (OR=1,448;p-valor=0,019) e que reportaram piores níveis de saúde geral. Além disso, idosos com diagnóstico de doença crônica, física ou mental apresentaram maior chance de reportar dificuldade de locomoção (OR=1,645;p-valor<0,001). Conclusão: Devido à natureza dos fatores associados, destaca-se a necessidade de ações de promoção e educação em saúde a fim de reduzir as complicações e danos à saúde dos idosos que comprometam a sua capacidade funcional, especialmente na região Sul do Brasil.
Application of Dose Area Product (DAP) to Estimate Entrance Surface Dose (ESD) in Pediatric Chest X-Rays

Introduction: Given the high radiation tissue sensitivity of pediatric patients, it is necessary to monitor their received dose to optimize radiation protection. The first aim of this study was to evaluate the entrance surface dose (ESD) in pediatric patients undergoing a chest X-ray at the main hospital of Dezful, Iran. The second aim was to compare our results with the established dose reference levels (DRLs). Materials and Methods: The studied population included 204 pediatric patients less than 15 years who were referred to as chest X-ray. A calibrated dose area product meter (DAP-meter) with permanent installation on the X-ray unit was used to radiation dose measurements. For each patient, the demographic data, exposure parameters and the dose read by DAP-meter were recorded and ESD was calculated using a standard mathematical formula. Results: The average value of ESD was 119 μGy in patients less than 15 years. This value was 51.3, 122.3, 131.5 and 171.2 μGy for the age groups for less than 1 year, 1 to 5 years, 5 to 10 years and 10 to 15 years, respectively. A statistically significant difference was seen between ESD values in different age groups (P<0.001), whereas no statistical difference was seen between ESD values in girls and boys (P =0.993). Conclusion: Pediatric patients in hospital investigated (except age group less than 1 year) are subjected to unnecessary radiation exposure, especially due to the use of non-optimize X-ray protocols.
Origin and evolution of turiasaur dinosaurs set by means of a new ‘rosetta’ specimen from Spain

Turiasauria is a non-neosauropod eusauropod clade of dinosaurs known since 2006, when the description of Turiasaurus was published. This group, including Losillasaurus, was originally thought to have been restricted to the Late Jurassic of Spain. However, over the last decade, our knowledge of this group has improved with the discovery of new taxa such as Zby from the Portuguese Late Jurassic, Tendaguria from the Tanzanian Late Jurassic and Mierasaurus and Moabosaurus from the Early Cretaceous of the USA. Here, we describe a new specimen of Losillasaurus from Spain, which allows us to better understand the character variation in the cranial and postcranial skeleton. The review of some sauropod fauna of Madagascar, and inclusion of some specimens of Turiasauria, suggest that this clade might have arisen in the Middle Jurassic. According to our phylogenetic results, a specimen found in the early 19th century in Madagascar is shown to be the oldest and only member of Turiasauria represented in the Middle Jurassic thus far. This is named Narindasaurus thevenini gen. & sp. nov. Turiasauria is thus known from the Middle Jurassic in Pangaea, diversified in the Late Jurassic in Gondwana and Laurasia, and dispersed during the Early Cretaceous to North America.
Does land use type impact the demographic and spatial structures of Adansonia digitata L. in the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Northern Benin?

Changes in land use type (LUT) are a major driver of biodiversity loss and species decline. Responses to changes in LUT are species-specific, which may in turn be context-dependent. Understanding such responses is essential for the management of socio-economically important wild tree species. The baobab, Adansonia digitata L. , is an important traditional agroforestry tree species in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study assesses how LUT affects the demographic and spatial structure of baobab stands. Using data from a census and mapping of baobab trees in 12 plots of 250 m × 250 m each, the study compared baobab tree density, total height and diameter, diameter size-class distribution (SCD), stand stability, and spatial relationships in a strictly protected area (national park), a buffer zone and farmlands (Materi and Boukombe) in the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Benin. The results show that the highest young and adult tree densities are in farmlands (particularly in Materi), followed by the buffer zone and the national park. No significant differences in tree diameter and total height of baobab trees were found among the different LUT. The SCD had a reverse J-shape with a better negative slope and population stability metrics in farmlands (particularly in Materi) but a flattened slope in the buffer zone. The spatial distributions of juvenile and adult baobab trees were random, and independent of each other. The spatial distribution of juvenile and adult baobabs was also independent of the other tree species, irrespective of LUT. It was concluded that baobab conservation is better in farmlands than in the national park but that the difference between park and farmlands may be context-dependent, probably linked to local environmental conditions, the socio-ecological context and interactions with baobab trees.
Printed media of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus in digitalization conditions: transformation of content delivery methods and search for a new audience

В статье выявлены и изучены приемы трансформации доставки контента и способы поиска новой аудитории редакциями газет двух стран, представляющих Союзное государство: Российской Федерации и Республики Беларусь. Показаны трансформации медаисреды, произошедшие под влиянием цифровизации и перехода значительной части аудитории в Интернет с учетом как факторов глобального характера, так и национальной специфики. Авторы уделяют особое внимание нарастающей тенденции к просмотру новостей на мобильных устройствах, увеличению доли визуального контента в онлайн-медиа, использованию мультмедийных элементов в практике творческой деятельности. В статье выявлены особенности трансформациии российской и белорусской медасреды в условиях глобальной цифровизации. С помощью методов содержательного и структурного анализа шести изученных медиа авторы статьи установили, что редакции отвечют на новые вызовы ускорением цифровой трансформации, представляя журналистский контент в современных мобильных и визуальных форматах. Также были выявлены вызовы, стоящие перед системой современных интернет-медиа двух стран в связи с возрастанием роли технологий в производстве журналистских текстов. Продемонстрированы изменения в труде журналиста и журналистской профессии в секторе онлайн-СМИ, связанные с нарастанием конвергентных процессов. Главный вывод: в условиях цифровизации и медиатизации общества периодические издания Российской Федерации и Республики Беларусь и подвергаются значительным трансформациям. В современных условиях медиа двух стран меняются, предлагая аудитории релевантный ее запросам контент в новейших высокотехнологичных форматах.
Distributed Security Framework for Reliable Threat Intelligence Sharing

Computer security incident response teams typically rely on threat intelligence platforms for information about sightings of cyber threat events and indicators of compromise. Other security building blocks, such as Network Intrusion Detection Systems, can leverage the information to prevent malicious adversaries from spreading malware across critical infrastructures. The effectiveness of threat intelligence platforms heavily depends on the willingness to share among organizations and the responsible use of sensitive information that may potentially harm the reputation of the reporting organization. The challenge that we address is the lack of trust in the source providing the threat intelligence and the information itself. We enhance our security framework TATIS—offering fine-grained protection for threat intelligence platform APIs—with distributed ledger capabilities to enable reliable and trustworthy threat intelligence sharing with the ability to audit the provenance of threat intelligence. We have implemented and evaluated the feasibility of our distributed framework on top of the Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) solution, and we evaluate the performance impact using real-world open-source threat intelligence feeds.
LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION: THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP STYLES ON STUDENTS

This is an expanded literature review of leadership in Christian higher education institutions, and how leaders and their leadership style, servant, transformational, transactional, and passiveavoidant, impact developmental factors of students such as academic excellence, professional development, ethical and moral development, faith, and spiritual development. This paper is looking directly at the components of colleges and universities that are members of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). The expanded literature review analyzed research previously conducted and determined that transformational leadership is the most impactful leadership style on the developmental factors of students that were looked at include academic excellence, professional development, ethical and moral development, faith, and spiritual development. Servant leadership can have this same impact; conversely, minimum research has been conducted on servant leadership in the educational environment.
Modulation of boldenone induced hepatic and renal toxicity by Moringa oleiferaas in albino rats.

Boldenone is an anabolic androgenic steroid and synthetic derivative of testosterone that was originally developed for veterinary use. Its use is very spread on veterinary medicine because its ability to increase protein synthesis. The aim of this study is to show the toxic effect in liver and kidney caused after the intramuscular injection of boldenone and focus on the role of Moringa oleifera as co-trateated substance in improving hepatic and renal toxicity of boldenone. 40 adult rats were equally divided into four main groups. Group A injected intramuscularly with olive oil, group B treated only with Moringa oleifera 200 mg/Kg body weight, group C injected with boldenone undecylenate only once every three weeks, and co-treated group D which received both intramuscular boldenone undecylenate once every three weeks beside intragastrically dose of of Moringa leaf extract twic-=0lie/week. The results showed that all the animals in the control groups (A and B) appeared healthy till the end of the experiment. The groups treated with boldenone showed a significant elevation in the levels of serum aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total protein, urea, and creatinine compared to the control group. While the oxidative stress in the groups treated with boldenone showed a significant increase in the level of Malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), total protein, and total thiol and marked reduction in the level of Glutathione (GSH), Catalase activity (CAT), superoxide dismutase activity (SOD). On the other hand the groups treated with Moringa olifera showed a marked reduction in the level of ALT, AST, urea, creatinine, MDA, and NO. While the level of GSH, CAT, and SOD showed a significant increase comparing with the control group. These results explain the side effect of boldenone undecylenate on the liver and kidney which may cause hepatic and renal diseases and also the role of Moringa olifera in improving these results.
Consumption Patterns and Cosmetic Consumer Brand Loyalty

This study aims to describe the tendency of consumption patterns and brand loyalty of the cosmetic consumers in Yogyakarta. This research is a preliminary study for further research which aims to find out a dynamic model of cosmetic consumer loyalty. This research applied quantitative approach with survey method. The research involves 50 female cosmetic consumers that fulfills the inclusion criteria: a) respondents must be active consumers of cosmetic products (indicated by cosmetic purchasing behaviors at least once in the past six months), b) living in Yogyakarta, c) aged between 16 up to 30 years. The data were collected by distributing online questionnaires with open-ended questions and were analyzed using quantitative descriptive technique. The results showed that: (1) face powder and lipstick are the most-used and mostpurchased cosmetic products by consumers, (2) 50 percent of cosmetic consumers intended to keep using their current brand, 34 percent of them switched brands, and 4 percent others used multi-brands, and (3) 88 percent of face powder and lipstick consumers switched brands more than twice because of curiosity, variety-seeking, looking for the best value product, incompatible cosmetic formula on their facial skin, poor quality, poor performance of previous brands, and the lower price of products from other competitors. Keywords—consumption pattern, brand loyalty, cosmetic consumers, consumer behavior