Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
FREQÜÊNCIA DE ANTICORPOS NEUTRALIZANTES CONTRA O HERPESVÍRUS EQÜINO TIPO 1

This survey is a part of a research that was undertaken with the aim of establishing the main causes of equine abortion in the Curitiba area. A serological survey for equine herpesvirus type 1 was carried out in 299 animals, until 1992. All equines studied were non-vaccinated against rhinopneumonitis, from both sexes and from different ages, beginning with one-year-old animals. From the total of animals studied, 17.7 per cent were positive for equine herpesvirus type 1 antibodies, which were studied by means of the serum neutralization test. These data were analyzed in regard to the age, sex, breed and the animals environment. It was observed that animals from one to four years old displayed increasing tendency for serum positivity, with the age advancement. The presence of neutralizing antibodies against equine herpesvirus type 1, in non-vaccinated animals, proves the existence of the above-mentioned virus in the studied population.
Some Factors of Vowel Duration and Their Cross‐Linguistic Validity

As a complement to the discussion started by Arthur House, new facts and new arguments are furnished which reinforce the theory according to which: (a) many variations in vowel duration are physiologically conditioned, (b) and those variations that are conditioned, and not phonemically learned, are due to factors that are cross‐linguistically valid.
Evaluating Glyph Design for Showing Large-Magnitude-Range Quantum Spins

We present experimental results to explore a form of bivariate glyphs for representing large-magnitude-range vectors. The glyphs meet two conditions: (1) two visual dimensions are separable; and (2) one of the two visual dimensions uses a categorical representation (e.g., a categorical colormap). We evaluate how much these two conditions determine the bivariate glyphs’ effectiveness. The first experiment asks participants to perform three local tasks requiring reading no more than two glyphs. The second experiment scales up the search space in global tasks when participants must look at the entire scene of hundreds of vector glyphs to get an answer. Our results support that the first condition is necessary for local tasks when a few items are compared. But it is not enough for understanding a large amount of data. The second condition is necessary for perceiving global structures of examining very complex datasets. Participants’ comments reveal that the categorical features in the bivariate glyphs trigger emergent optimal viewers’ behaviors. This work contributes to perceptually accurate glyph representations for revealing patterns from large scientific results. We release source code, quantum physics data, training documents, participants’ answers, and statistical analyses for reproducible science at https://osf.io/4xcf5/? view_only=94123139df9c4ac984a1e0df811cd580.
The Impact of Moderate-to-High-Intensity Exercise Protocols on Glycated Hemoglobin Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global health issue that is closely linked to the epidemic of obesity. In addition to genetic factors, environmental and health-risk behaviours (i.e., high-carbohydrate diet and physical inactivity) contribute to a variety of pathophysiological disorders. Advanced exercise protocols, such as Moderate-to-intensity (MIT) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), revealed a strategy for mitigating and/or attenuating the DTMII’s harmful effects by controlling glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. The goals of this review were to summarize the most recent evidence on the impact of HIIT on HbA1c levels. A mini-review protocol was performed through the PubMed/Medline database. The search comprised experimental and randomized controlled trial studies published in English between 2016 and 2021. The terms HbA1c, T2DM, MIT and HIIT, and their analogues were used. A total of seven studies were finally included. Our findings showed that the HIIT protocol is an effective strategy to induce HbA1c balance and improve glycaemic control than moderate training. The HIIT conducted in the laboratory and involving aerobic exercise on a cycle ergometer appears to be more efficient that MIT. Additional findings include improved beta-cell function, decreased low-grade inflammation, and the induction of cardiovascular benefits. More research is required to investigate the feasibility and safety of HIIT protocols in T2DM patients.
Learning Management System Acceptance Analysis Using Hedonic Motivation System Adoption Model

Online learning using LMS (Learning Management System) results in demotivation for Lecturers and Students. This study aims to explore the relationship between the contentment of using LMS with the behavioural intentions and user focus while using the LMS. The present study employed the user's perception of using LMS with HMSAM (Hedonic Motivation System Adoption Model) as the theoretical basis. The quantitative research method employed a questionnaire as a data collection method. The collected data were analysed statistically using the PLS-SEM method with SmartPLS 3.2. 9 application. The results of the study showed that of the 10 (ten) hypotheses, 9 (nine) were accepted, and 1 (one) was rejected. In particular, the hypothesis indicating excitement affects behavioural intentions using the LMS shows a t-statistic value of 1.887 (t-statistics < t-value) hence being rejected. This study also provides recommendations for LMS development based on usability, curiosity, excitement, and control factors.
The AMLO Voter: Affective Polarization and the Rise of the Left in Mexico

What prompted so many voters in Mexico to abandon the traditional parties and support MORENA and its candidate, Andrés Manuel López Obrador? This research relies on data from Mexico's National Electoral Study (2018). The results show that support for López Obrador is strongly associated with affective polarization and the perception that the PRI and PAN represented the same political alternative. In turn, retrospective evaluations and ideology were not associated with López Obrador's victory. This research note contributes to our understanding of Mexico's historical elections as well as to the broader literature on the Latin American left. The success of the political left in Mexico is not rooted on voters’ programmatic preferences. Similar to the decay of mainstream political parties in other Latin American countries, in 2018, Mexican voters rejected the mainstream political establishment by supporting Lopez Obrador's third bid for the Presidency.
Crossed-beam experiment for the scattering of low energy electrons from CF4

Differential scattering cross sections (DCS) for electron-CF4 collisions in the energy range from 1.5 to 100 eV were measured with a crossed beam instrument for scattering angles of 15' to 130'. The DCS are normalized by reference to He. Integral and momentum transfer cross sections are compared with measurements of total cross sections, swarm experiments and theory. The integrated DCS show a broad structure at 7 eV of symmetry T2 as predicted by theory, and one broad peak from 15 to 25 eV. The observed peaks differ in magnitude and angular distribution from recent SMC calculations. Evidence of a shape resonance of T2 symmetry was observed in the recorded angular distributions for vibrational modes nu 0, nu 1, nu 3, and nu 4. In addition a large cross section for nu 3 excitation with 2 eV electrons was found to occur by a direct mechanism.
Dampak Literasi Keuangan Terhadap Perilaku Keuangan Mahasiswa

This study aims to determine the description of financial literacy and financial management behavior, as well as the influence of financial literacy on financial management behavior of students at HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar University, especially Economic Education Study Program. The population in this study were all students majoring in economics education, totaling 300 students, which was then determined as a sample of 75 students using random sampling technique. The data collection methods used in this research are as follows: 1) Questionnaire, 2) Observation, 3) Documentation Study. The prerequisite test in this study is the normality test of the data using the Kolmogrov-Smirnov Test. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis and simple linear regression. The result of this study is that financial literacy has a positive and significant influence on the financial behavior of students at the HKBP Nommensen University Pematang Siantar, especially the Economics Education Study Program. Furthermore, financial literacy contributes 41.4% to the financial behavior of students while another 58.6% is explained by other variables outside of this study
Experiences Using Family or Peer Support for Smoking Cessation and Considerations for Support Interventions: A Qualitative Study in Persons With Mental Health Conditions

Abstract Background: The current study aimed to understand how people with mental health conditions who currently smoke or recently quit engaged with family members or peers when quitting and assessed interest in involving family or peers in cessation interventions. Methods: Adults with mental health conditions who smoke or had quit within the past 5 years were recruited from publicly funded mental health programs (N = 24). We conducted virtual qualitative interviews between November 2020 and August 2021 and analyzed the data using the rapid thematic analytic approach. Results: Most participants were men (62%), and 71% were current smokers. We found that: having family/peers who were interested in quitting presented communal quitting opportunities, communication that facilitated quitting tended to be encouraging, and strong relationships with family members increased willingness to involve them in cessation interventions. But family or peer support was less helpful for individuals who were not ready to quit. Conclusion: Training family and peers to engage in supportive behaviors may promote cessation in this population. Cessation interventions may benefit from recruiting support partners who share a strong relationship with the smoker.
High-resolution Raman-assisted Brillouin sensor based on differential pulse-width pair technique

High sensing resolution in long-distance distributed fiber optic sensors, such as Brillouin Optical Time Domain Analysis (BOTDA), cannot be trivially achieved due to several issues including self-phase modulation, resolution-uncertainty trade-offs and fiber attenuation. These problems could be fixed by the use of differential pulse-pair techniques in combination with Raman amplification. In this work we present a Differential Pulse-width Pair (DPP) Raman-assisted BOTDA sensor, that can achieve 1 meter resolution in a 100 km range.
Long-distance quantum communications with superactivated Gaussian optical quantum channels

Abstract. The superactivation of zero-capacity optical quantum channels makes it possible to use two zero-capacity optical quantum channels, with a positive joint capacity at the output. Here we show, that noisy Gaussian quantum channels with the help of entanglement and coherent optical devices, can be used to transmit quantum information perfectly. It will be demonstrated that using the superactivation effect, it is possible to develop efficient quantum repeaters with the elimination of the very inefficient and expensive purification process.
How do foreign investors affect China’s stock return volatility? Evidence from the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program

ABSTRACT This paper examines the influence of foreign investors on the stock return volatility via the Shanghai- Hong Kong Stock Connect Program (SHSCP). By analysing portfolios’ characteristics and utilising the Fama-Macbeth regression, we find that investing in China’s mainland stock market via the SHSCP could tame the stock return volatility. The results remain significant after taking into account endogenous factors and performing several robustness tests. Our findings support the rationale for opening up China’s capital market.
A GENERALIZED FRACTIONALLY INTEGRATED AUTOREGRESSIVE MOVING-AVERAGE PROCESS

This paper considers the long memory Gegenbauer autoregressive movingaverage (GARMA) process that generalizes the fractionally integrated ARMA (ARFIMA) process to allow for hyperbolic and sinusoidal decay in autocorrelations. We propose the conditional sum of squares method for estimation (which is asymptotically equivalent to the maximum likelihood estimation) and develop the asymptotic theory. Many results are in sharp contrast to those of the ARFIMA model. Simulations are conducted to assess the performance of the proposed estimators in small sample applications. Two applications to the sunspot data and the US inflation rates based on the wholesale price index are provided.
Influence of Dietary Biosynthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Broiler Zinc Uptake, Bone Quality, and Antioxidative Status

Simple Summary Traditionally, inorganic zinc (Zn) was supplemented in broiler chicken diets at higher levels than recommended to meet optimal body requirements. Nonetheless, this practice poses challenges since increased Zn excretion in feces results in heavy metal contamination. The application of nanomaterial feed supplements in animal feed has recently evolved due to its unique properties in increasing nutrient utilization toward precision animal nutrition. Additionally, the high bioavailability and utilization rate of nanomaterial Zn are believed to improve broiler physiological function and production, and the results can support their practical application in the poultry industry. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of dietary biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on broiler zinc uptake in serum and selected tissues, tibia bone quality parameters, and antioxidative status. Abstract A total of 180 broiler chickens (Cobb500) were randomly allotted to five experimental groups consisting of six replicates and six birds in each pen. Each group was fed a basal diet supplemented with 100 mg/kg ZnO (control) and 10, 40, 70, and 100 mg/kg ZnO NPs for 35 days. Resultantly, Zn uptake and accumulation in serum, breast muscle, tibia bone, and liver were linearly and significantly (p < 0.05) increased with increasing dietary ZnO NPs supplementation at 100 mg/kg compared to the control group (dietary 100 mg/kg ZnO), implying effective absorption capacity of ZnO NPs. This was followed by lower Zn excretion in feces in broilers fed ZnO NPs compared to controls (p < 0.05). Furthermore, dietary ZnO NPs at 40, 70, and 100 mg/kg levels improved broiler tibia bone morphological traits, such as weight, length, and thickness. Similarly, tibia bone mineralization increased in broilers fed ZnO NPs at 100 mg/kg compared to the control (p < 0.05), as demonstrated by tibia ash, Zn, Ca, and P retention. Antioxidative status in serum and liver tissue was also increased in broilers fed dietary ZnO NPs at 70 and 100 mg/kg compared to the control (p < 0.05). In conclusion, dietary ZnO NPs increased Zn absorption in broiler chickens and had a positive influence on tibia bone development and antioxidative status in serum and liver tissue, with dietary ZnO NPs supplementation at 70 and 100 mg/kg showing the optimum effects.
Curcumin and Vitamin C Attenuate Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity by Modulating Distinctive Reactive Species

Gentamicin remains widely used in all age groups despite its well-documented nephrotoxicity; however, no adjuvant therapies have been established to counteract this side effect. Our study aimed to experimentally determine whether curcumin and vitamin C have nephroprotective effects and whether certain reactive species could be used as markers of early gentamicin nephrotoxicity. Wistar adult male rats were evenly distributed into four groups: control, gentamicin, curcumin and gentamicin, vitamin C and gentamicin (gentamicin: 60 mg/kg/day, intraperitoneally, 7 days). We determined renal function (urea, creatinine), oxidative stress (malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, 3-nitrotyrosine, total oxidative stress), and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory status (thiols, total antioxidant capacity, interleukin-10). Nephrotoxicity was successfully induced, as shown by the elevated creatinine levels in the gentamicin group. In contrast, supplementation with curcumin and vitamin C prevented an increase in urea levels while decreasing total oxidative stress levels compared to the gentamicin group. Moreover, vitamin C and curcumin distinctively modulate the levels of nitric oxide and malondialdehyde. Histological analysis showed more discrete lesions in rats that received vitamin C compared to the curcumin group.
Productive response of crossbred cows grazing Brachiaria decumbens pasture to supplementation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

The objective of study was to evaluate the productive response of crossbred cows grazing on Brachiaria decumbens pasture to supplementation with an experimental concentrates (CEXP) with or without addition of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC). Four milking Brown Swiss Ã— Zebu cows were utilized 4Ã—4 Latin square design. Treatments were T1= 3 kg of CEXP; T2= 2 kg of CEXP; T3= 2 kg of CEXP + 10 g of SC; and T4= 3 kg of commercial concentrate as control treatment. CEXP was 63% ground maize, 25% canola meal, 10% molasses and 2% urea. All cows received 3 kg of maize silage plus free access to grazing Brachiaria decumbens. Experimental periods consisted of 21 days each. Chemical analysis was performed on Brachiaria decumbens grass, maize silage and the concentrate supplements. Variables evaluated were milk yield, protein and fat content in milk, live weight and body condition score (BCS). Mean milk yield was 6.6 kg/cow/day, with no differences among treatments, nor there were differences in live weight or BCS. However, significant differences were found in protein and fat in milk, with lower values for these components in T2 and T3 than in T1 and T4. The addition of different levels of inclusion had no effect on milk yield, live weight and body condition, as well as fat and protein in milk.
The Solar Wind and Its Magnetic Sources at Sunspot Maximum

We use in situ measurements from the Advanced Composition Explorer and magnetograph data from the National Solar Observatory to relate the properties of the solar wind during 1998-2002 to its source region magnetic fields. The great bulk of the solar maximum wind is characterized by low proton speeds (vp ~ 420 km s-1) and high oxygen charge state ratios (nO7+/nO6+ ~ 0.3). This slow wind originates from small, sheared open-field regions located near active regions and characterized by very large flux tube expansion factors (fexp ≫ 10) and high footpoint field strengths (B0 ~ 30 G). In contrast, the occasional high-speed streams emanate from weak-field regions (B0 ~ 5 G) with small expansion factors (fexp ~ 4) and show relatively low charge state ratios (nO7+/nO6+ ~ 0.1); their proton velocities (vp ~ 550 km s-1) are substantially reduced by interactions with the surrounding sea of low-speed wind. We attribute the high freeze-in temperatures of the slow wind to enhanced heating taking place in the low corona in the presence of the very strong, rapidly diverging source fields, which are found to be correlated with high mass and energy flux densities at the coronal base.
Algebraic multigrid domain decomposition methods

The paper treats a new approach to constructing multilevel preconditioned for symmetric, positive definite and semi-definite matrices which arise in approximating elliptic problems by finite difference and finite element methods. The approach is based on multilevel domain decomposition methods with partitionings into small substructures and with inner Chebyshev iterative procedures. The paper shows that in the case of model elliptic boundary value problems, the iterative methods with the constructed preconditioners can be referred at the same time to the class of multigrid methods. Due to this fact these methods are called multigrid domain decomposition methods (MGDD-methods). The estimates of the convergence rate for the methods and of the computational cost of their realization are constructed for these model elliptic problems.
Postoperative Radiotherapy Contributes to the Survival Benefit of Breast-Conserving Therapy over Mastectomy

Purpose A survival benefit of breast-conserving therapy (BCT) over mastectomy has been shown in recent studies. This study aimed to explore differences in recurrence patterns between BCT and mastectomy and clarify the contribution of radiotherapy (RT) to the survival benefit of BCT. Methods Consecutive patients with pT1-2/pN0-1/M0 breast cancer between 2009 and 2015 in our institution were retrospectively reviewed and compared in matched cohorts using 1 : 1 propensity score matching (PSM). Results A total of 2370 patients were enrolled with a median follow-up of 75 (3–148) months. In the cohort without regional nodal irradiation (RNI), WBI was associated with significantly increased 10-year relapse-free survival (RFS), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS), and regional recurrence-free survival (RRFS) compared with mastectomy alone. There were 419 pairs in the cohort without RNI and 87 pairs in the cohort with RNI after PSM. In the PSM cohort, improved 10-year RFS (95.4% vs. 82.7%, p < 0.05), DMFS (97.4% vs. 84.1%, p < 0.05), and RRFS (99.1% vs. 95.5%, p < 0.05) were observed in WBI compared with mastectomy alone. Regarding the first recurrence event, WBI demonstrated a significantly lower cumulative rate of distant metastases than mastectomy alone. There was no significant difference in survival outcomes between WBI plus RNI and PMRT before and after the PSM. In patients without RNI, mastectomy alone was significantly associated with unfavorable RFS (HR = 2.3, 95% CI 1.2–4.5, p < 0.05) and DMFS (HR = 2.5, 95% CI 1.1–5.8, p < 0.05). Conclusion This study found the benefit of RFS and DMFS in BCT patients compared with those treated with mastectomy without RNI but not in those treated with RNI. We hypothesized that RT played an important role in reducing the risk of regional recurrence and distant metastases.
Ionization of the N2 3 sigma g orbital by electron impact studied by asymmetric (e,2e) experiments

Absolute triple differential cross sections (TDCS) for the ionization of molecular nitrogen by approximately=300 eV electron impact have been measured in a coplanar asymmetric arrangement. Two different values of the energy loss, Delta E=25.6 and 34 eV, have been chosen in order to investigate the ionization mechanism in an energy region where the resonant channel 3 sigma g to in sigma u, in pi u competes with the direct process. For each Delta E the TDCS have been measured at two momentum transfers, K=0.7 and 0.35 au, in order to approach the dipolar limit. Theoretical models for molecular TDCS are lacking, therefore the present results are qualitatively compared to TDCS of He obtained under analogous kinematics.
Polarimetry toward the IRAS Vela Shell. I. The Catalog

We have obtained linear polarization measurements of stars along the western side of the IRAS Vela Shell toward HD 62542. From 16 CCD fields distributed along the ionization front (I-front) we have built a catalog of 856 objects with polarization signal-to-noise ratio larger than 10. We detect very significant levels of polarization and hence an appreciable magnetic field throughout the region. Composite polarization maps around the I-front are shown. In some regions the polarization vectors are parallel to the I-front, but a perpendicular trend is also evident along parts of the front. In addition, the polarization pattern seems to be affected by gas streaming inside the cloud.