Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Membrane Specificity of Proton Pyrophosphatase and Plasmodesmata Ultrastructure Provide the Structural Basis for Sugar Loading in Oryza sativa and Physcomitrella patens

Background and aims Though Oryza sativa (rice) is one of the most important cereal crops, the mechanism by which sucrose, the major photosynthate, gets loaded into its phloem is still a matter of debate. Current opinion holds that phloem-loading pathway in rice could involve either a symplasmic or an apoplasmic route. We hypothesized, on the basis of complementary body of evidence from Arabidopsis, an apoplasmic loader, that the membrane-specificity of Proton Pyrophosphatases (H-PPases; OVPs) in the sieve element – companion cell (SE-CC) complexes of rice source leaves would support the existence of either of the aforementioned phloem loading mechanisms. Additionally, we contended that the presence of Sucrose Synthase in the SE-CC complexes would be consistent with an apoplasmic sucrose loading route in rice. Methods Conventional chemical fixation methods were used for immunohistochemical localization of H-PPases and Sucrose Synthase in rice and Arabidopsis at the light microscopy level, while ultrastructural immunogold labeling of H-PPases and Sucrose Synthase was performed on high-pressure frozen source leaves of rice.
Laktoferment Yöntemi ile Havuç Suyu Üretimi

Fermente sebze sulari bati toplumlarinda gittikce artan miktarlarda uretilmektedir. Fermente sebze sulari uretimi ozel starter kulturlerle gerceklestirilmekte olup bu calismada da L. plantarum L73, NRRL B-4449 L. wylosus ve NRRL B-763 L. delbrueckii kullanilarak havuc suyunda sut asidi olusumu incelenmistir.L. plantarum L73 hizli pH dususu saglamasi ve istenilmeyen mikroorganizmalara karsi antogonistik etkileri nedeniyle laktoferment yontemi ile havuc suyu uretimine uygun bulunmustur.
MONITORING OF POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS AND ORGANOCHLORINE INSECTICIDE LEVELS IN EGYPTIAN PATIENTS

Ninetynine blood samples were collected in Egypt during 2003 – 2004 (85 males' and 14 female's) aged between twenty five and sixty years old from both diagnosed liver and bladder cancer patients in addition to high-risk people to these types of cancers such as hepatitis C virus and chronic bilharzias as well as apparently healthy people as a control. The collected blood samples passed through separation of serum, extraction, evaporation, concentration and determination using gas liquid chromatography equipped with electron capture detector. The monitoring of 14 organochlorine pesticides, characterized by their long persistence in human tissues which are HCB, alpha-HCH, beta-HCH, gamma-HCH, delta-HCH, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Heptachlor and Heptachlor Epoxide, Endrin, o,p’-DDT, p,p’-DDT, p,p’-DDE and p,p’DDD and polychlorinated biphenyls congeners (PCB’s) no. 28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. The results showed that only DDT (mainly p,p`-DDE ),HCH (mainly betaHCH) and HCB were detected with high frequency 97% and 77.8 and 2% respectively, while polychlorinated biphenyls residues and other chlorinated pesticides were not detected in any analyzed blood samples. The findings indicate that the higher significant levels of total HCH (mainly beta-HCH) and total DDT (mainly p,p’-DDE) in bilharzias and hepatitis C virus with respect to those found in apparently healthy subjects as a control which indicate the possible role of chlorinated pesticides in neoplastic transformation of bladder and liver as well.
Cross-shelf gradients of epipelagic zooplankton communities of the Beaufort Sea and the influence of localized hydrographic features

Biological, chemical and physical oceanographic data were collected in the Beaufort Sea between Point Barrow, Alaska and the Mackenzie River during August and September from 2010 to 2014 in order to provide baseline information for the Beaufort Sea's poorly characterized zooplankton communities. Mean holozooplankton abundance and biomass across the survey years ranged from 1110 to 3380 ind. m−3 and 23.8 to 76.9 mg DW m−3, respectively. The zooplankton community was predominantly Arctic in faunal character during all surveys, although Pacific and Atlantic expatriates were observed. The community was dominated by Calanus glacialis, Calanus hyperboreus, Metridia longa, Oithona similis, Triconia borealis, Microcalanus pygmaeus, and the Pseudocalanus species complex; this group composed 44–81% of abundance and 52–71% of biomass across survey years. Despite the dominance of these taxa, seven distinct faunal groups were identified. These faunal groups reflect a transition from neritic to oceanic communities and the influence of more localized hydrographic features, such as Pacific-origin Alaska Coastal Water and Mackenzie River-derived Water. Community structure was most strongly related to temperature and salinity averaged over the upper 200 m, suggesting that future changes in the physical environment will be manifested by concurrent shifts in the distribution of Beaufort Sea zooplankton communities.
New Insights on the Estimation of the Anaerobic Biodegradability of Plant Material: Identifying Valuable Plants for Sustainable Energy Production

Based on fifteen European plant species, a statistical model for the estimation of the anaerobic biodegradability of plant material was developed. We show that this new approach represents an accurate and cost-effective method to identify valuable energy plants for sustainable energy production. In particular, anaerobic biodegradability (Bo) of lignocellulosic material was empirically found to be related to the amount of cellulose plus lignin, as analytically assessed by the van Soest method, i.e., the acid detergent fiber (ADF) value. Apart from being theoretically meaningful, the ADF-based empirical model requires the least effort compared to the other four proposed conceptual models proposed, as individual fractions of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin do not need to be assessed, which also enhances the predictive accuracy of the model’s estimation. The model’s results showed great predictability power, allowing us to identify interesting crops for sustainable crop rotations. Finally, the model was used to predict Bo of 114 European plant samples that had been previously characterized by means of the van Soest method.
Is Socrates in the Boardroom of Philippine State Universities and Colleges

Is Socrates in the boardroom of Philippine State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)? The answer is no! While most of the best Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the top movers in the world university rankings are headed by highly-cited scholars, the Philippines SUCs do not practice it. Using the Harzing’s Publish or Perish Software, HEI leaders’ publication performance was determined. Result showed that only 33% of SUC presidents have online-searchable publication, and a third of them have citation and h-index. Leaders of Philippine HEIs must be those who are highly cited scholars or have strong research qualities to improve the reputation in the global arena.
Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of local rice (Oryza sativa L.) under rainfed upland condition of Nagaland

An investigation to assess the “Integrated nutrient management in local rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivars under rainfed upland condition of Nagaland” was carried out at School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema, Nagaland, during kharif season of 2015. This experimentation was carried out under factorial randomized block design (FRBD) based on three replications with 10 treatments. The factors comprised of two local rice cultivars viz. Nyakmok (V1) and Jamaghu (V2) and five fertilizer doses. The results revealed that, the application of 100% RDF + 5 t ha FYM enhanced the growth and yield of both the local rice cultivars. The application of 100% RDF + 5 t ha FYM recorded highest number of panicles m (120), length of panicle (28.93 cm), test weight (30.55 g), grain yield (3140.28 kg ha) and straw yield (8888.89 kg ha). Combination of cultivar ‘Nyakmok’ with the application of 100% RDF resulted in significantly highest harvest index (32.68 %), uptake of P (19.93 kg ha) and K (56.83 kg ha). It is concluded from the study that Cultivar ‘Nyakmok’ was more suitable with 100% RDF + 5 t ha FYM under rainfed upland condition of Nagaland.
The Reality of Using E-Learning Applications in Vocational Education Courses During COVID 19 Crisis from the Vocational Education Teachers’ Perceptive in Jordan

The present study aimed to explore the reality of using E-Learning applications in vocational education courses during COVID 19 crisis in Jordan from the perspective of vocational education teachers. It aimed to explore the way students interact with e-learning applications in this regard. It aimed to explore the challenges associated with using E-Learning applications in this regard. A sample was selected. It consists from 60 vocational education teachers. These teachers were selected from the primary public schools in Jordan. A three-part questionnaire was used. It was found that respondents have negative attitudes towards using E-Learning applications in vocational education courses during COVID 19 crisis in Jordan. It was found that the severity of the challenges associated with using E-Learning applications in this regard is high. In the light of the study’s results, several recommendations were proposed. For instance, the researchers recommend providing vocational education teachers at Jordanian schools with training courses about the way of using E-Learning applications.
Effect of organic, inorganic and bio fertilizers on growth, seed yield and quality traits of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]

The present experiment was carried out during February to June 2018 in Field Experimentation Centre of the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, SHUATS, Prayagraj. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD), with twelve treatments, replicated thrice with one variety of Okra. the treatments were T1 (100% RDF +100 % FYM ), T2 (100% RDF + 50 %FYM), T3 (50% RDF + 100% FYM), T4 (100% RDF +50% NC), T5 (50% RDF + 100% NC), T6 (100% RDF +50% VC), T7 (50% RDF + 100% VC), T8 (100% RDF + 50% PSB), T9 (50% RDF + 100%PSB), T10 (50% RDF + 100% NC + Bio fertilizer (PSB)), T11 (50% RDF + 100% VC + Bio fertilizer (PSB)) and T12 (50% RDF + 100 % FYM + 100% PSB). From the present experimental findings it is found that the treatment combination T6 (100% RDF + 50% VC) was found best in terms of Growth, Seed yield and quality of Okra, followed by treatment T7 (50% RDF + 100% VC) in all the parameters and lowest readings was observed in treatment T10 (50% RDF + 100% NC + Bio-fertilizer (PSB)) in terms of seed yield and treatment T9 (50% RDF + 100% PSB) in terms of quality parameters.
Smell and Taste Dysfunction in COVID-19 Is Associated With Younger Age in Ambulatory Settings: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Since the initial anecdotal reports of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from China, a growing number of studies have reported on smell and/or taste dysfunction (STD). Objective: The aim of our study was to investigate the frequency and severity of STD in COVID-19 patients and to evaluate the association with demographic characteristics, hospital admission, symptoms, comorbidities, and blood biomarkers. METHODS: We performed a multicenter cross-sectional study on patients who were positive for SARS-CoV-2 (n=846) and controls (n=143) from 15 Spanish hospitals. Data on STD were collected prospectively using an in-person survey. The severity of STD was categorized using a visual analog scale. We analyzed time to onset, recovery rate, time to recovery, hospital admission, pneumonia, comorbidities, smoking, and symptoms. RESULTS: STD was at least 2-fold more common in COVID-19-positive patients than in controls. COVID-19-positive hospitalized patients were older, with a lower frequency of STD, and recovered earlier than outpatients. Analysis stratified by severity of STD showed that more than half of COVID-19 patients presented severe loss of smell (53.7%) or taste (52.2%); both senses were impaired in >90%. In the multivariate analysis, older age (>60 years), being hospitalized, and increased C-reactive protein were associated with a better sense of smell and/or taste. COVID-19-positive patients reported improvement in smell (45.6%) and taste (46.1%) at the time of the survey; in 90.6% this was within 2 weeks of infection. CONCLUSION: STD is a common symptom in COVID-19 and presents mainly in young and nonhospitalized patients. More studies are needed to evaluate follow-up of chemosensory impairment.
Bacterial community structure in activated sludge reactors treating free or metal-complexed cyanides

The microbial activity and bacterial community structure of activated sludge reactors, which treated free cyanide (FC), zinc-complexed cyanide (ZC), or nickel-complexed cyanide (NC), were studied. The three reactors (designated as re-FC, re-ZC, and re-NC) were operated for 50 days with a stepwise decrease of hydraulic retention time. In the re-FC and re-ZC reactors, FC or ZC was almost completely removed, whereas approximately 80-87% of NC was removed in re-NC. This result might be attributed to the high toxicity of nickel released after degradation of NC. In the batch test, the sludges taken from re-FC and re-ZC completely degraded FC, ZC, and NC, whereas the sludge from re-NC degraded only NC. Although re-FC and re-ZC showed similar properties in regard to cyanide degradation, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of the 16S rRNA gene of the bacterial communities in the three reactors showed that bacterial community was specifically acclimated to each reactor. We found several bacterial sequences in DGGE bands that showed high similarity to known cyanide-degrading bacteria such as Klebsiella spp. , Acidovorax spp. , and Achromobacter xylosoxidans. Floe-forming microorganism might also be one of the major microorganisms, since many sequences related to Zoogloea, Microbacterium, and phylum TM7 were detected in all the reactors.
On the Longest Common Subsequence of Conjugation Invariant Random Permutations

Bukh and Zhou conjectured that the expectation of the length of the longest common subsequence of two i.i. d random permutations of size $n$ is greater than $\sqrt{n}$. We prove in this paper that there exists a universal constant $n_1$ such that their conjecture is satisfied for any pair of i.i. d random permutations of size greater than $n_1$ with distribution invariant under conjugation. More generally, in the case where the laws of the two permutations are not necessarily the same, we give a lower bound for the expectation. In particular, we prove that if one of the permutations is invariant under conjugation and with a good control of the expectation of the number of its cycles, the limiting fluctuations of the length of the longest common subsequence are of Tracy-Widom type. This result holds independently of the law of the second permutation.
An Examination of the Body Weight Status amongst Iranian SecondarySchool Children Living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Obesity is now a major global health concern contributing to a significant premature morbidity and mortality in adults. The rate of obesity in children and adolescence are increasing at an alarming rate with an outlook suggesting continued trend of obesity in childhood and adolescents for years to come. The primary cause of obesity is lifestyle change with a combination of increased high calorie intake and adoption of a sedentary lifestyle. This study examines factors contributing to obesity in a sample of 280 school aged expat Iranian children living in Malaysia. The finding from this study indicates that there is a direct relationship between disposable cash available to children as well as the increasing age with their body weight increase (higher BMI and obesity). There were no association between household income, or parental educational or occupational status suggesting little or no parental input in guiding their off springs towards a healthy diet. This together with availability of disposable cash provided a suitable environment for children and adolescents to practice an unhealthy dietary exercise leading to a higher BMI level.
Depicts the number of breeding pairs reliably the status of peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus populations

Pandolfi M. , G. Gaibani & A. Tanferna 2004. Depicts the number of breeding pairs reliably the status of Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus. Ardea 92 (2): 247-251. To establish the status of Peregrine populations not studied before, a short-term census can be useful. We monitored the Peregrine population in the Pollino National Park and surroundings (southern Italy) in 2001-02. The high density of 1.21. 4 territorial pairs per 100 km 2 and good breeding performance (84.4% of laying pairs successful) masked the fact that a high proportion of adult territorial females was replaced by yearling females. Such replacements were most common outside the Park, likely due to human interference. Yearling-adult pairs on average produced 0.7 young, as compared to 2.0 young in adult pairs. Our study showed that for an assessment of population status it is important to integrate monitoring with data on breeding success, age and replacement of individuals. With such an approach, negative trends are likely to be detected at an early stage.
Structure of the male and female reproductive and digestive systems of Rhizoglyphus robini Claparede (Acari, Acaridae)

The anatomy and histology of the female and male reproductive and digestive systems of Rhizoglyphus robini are described. The female reproductive system consists of paired ovaries and oviducts, accessory glands, oviporus, receptaculum seminalis, and terminal bursa copulatrix. Paired testes and vasa deferentia, sperm sac, ductus ejaculatoris, accessory gland and penis constitute the male reproductive system. The female and male reproductive systems are similar in their basic anatomy to those of other acarids but differences exist between R. robini and other species in the family Acaridae. The digestive system resembles the typical acarid form consisting of a pharynx, resophagus, ventriculus, paired caeca and Malpighian tubules, colon, and rectum.
Desempenho de três cultivares de alface sob cultivo hidropônico.

An experiment was carried out at Fazenda Agua Limpa - University of Brasilia (Brazil), in a glasshouse environment, to evaluate yield response of three lettuce cultivars, Veronica, Ame ricana Taina and Elisa under hydroponic conditions (NFT system). The formula used in the nutrient solution was prepared with 550 g of magnesium sulfate, 950 g of calcium nitrate, 810 g of potassium nitrate, 115 g of MAP, 3 g ofboric acid, 0.2 g of sodium molibdate, 2 g of manganese sulfate, 0.15 g of copper sulfate, 0.2 g of zinc sulfate and 60 g of Ferrilene (EDDHA) for 1000 It of nutrient solution. The plants were transfered to the hydroponic system 20 days after the sowing date and harvested 36 days later. The experi mental design was completely randomized with three treatments and 25 plants per treatment. There was no significant difference between cultivars in plant weight. The average weight was 183.4 g for Veronica Crespa, 182.53 g for Elisa and 175.84 g for America na Taina. A significant difference was observed between cultivars in the number of leaves per plant. The cultivar Elisa showed 22.12 leaves per plant and the cultivar Veronica Crespa 13.31 leaves per plant. The three cultivars showed a satisfactory performance under hydroponic conditions.
Marine life mortalities and Harmful Algal Blooms in the Northern Arabian Gulf

Kuwait, which is located in the northwestern Arabian Gulf, has experienced several incidences of marine life mortality during the past two decades. Mortalities included pelagic and benthic fish, Sea Cucumbers and Mollusks including pearl oysters. Most of the mortalities occurred in Kuwait Bay, which is shallow and semi-enclosed. The Bay encompasses Sulaibikhat Bay, whose coastal waters are nutrient-rich and eutrophicated due to sewage discharge into its waters. Other mortalities were reported outside Kuwait Bay, especially in marinas and southern waters of Kuwait. Kuwait's marine environment has been increasingly affected by harmful algal blooms, which increased by frequency and severity. Other Gulf countries experienced serious mortality incidences as well. Different causes were responsible for the different marine mortalities in Kuwait and the region, including untreated sewage input, eutrophication, bacterial infection, algal blooms, hypoxic conditions, pollution, and dredging. The above mortalities impacted the economy, and affected aquaculture activities, the fishing operations, coastal tourism, damaged coral reefs, and forced the closure of desalination plants. This study summarizes the different mortality incidents that occurred in the northwestern Arabian Gulf during the period of 1999 to 2019 and their possible causes. Efforts, taken by Kuwait to improve the environmental conditions of the degraded coastal area of Kuwait Bay, include for example, the designation of a marine protected area in southern Kuwait Bay that would ensure the continued production of ecological services of the protected Bay area.
Heterochronic Parabiosis Studies of the Aging Immune System

17 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION . 19 SECTION 1.1 – Introduction to the Immune System . 19 1.1.1 – The Role of the Immune System . 19 1.1.2 – The Innate Immune System . 20 1.1.3 – The Adaptive Immune System . 22 1.1.3.1 – B Cells. 23 1.1.3.2 – T Cells . 24 1.1.3.2.1 – Peripheral Maintenance of T cells . 25 SECTION 1.2 – Introduction to Aging . 28 1.2.1 – General Biology of Aging . 28 1.2. 2 – The Age Related Decline of the Immune System . 29 1.2. 3 – Approaches to Rejuvenate the Aged-Related Disorders . 33 SECTION 1.3 – Introduction to Parabiosis . 34 1.3.1 – History of Parabiosis . 34 1.3.2 – Applications of Parabiosis. 36 1.3.2.1 – Non-Aging/Non-Immunological Applications of Parabiosis . 36
Analysis of General and Specific Combining Ability of Postharvest Attributes in Melon

Improving postharvest and cold storage related indices is one of the main purposes of melon breeding programs. With regards to the growing global market, it is important to introduce new melon types with prolonged storability. In this experiment, six melon inbred lines were used to establish a full diallel F1 population. Harvested fruit was stored and the main postharvest indices were monitored during the storage period. The results showed that some indices were controlled by additive gene effects such as mesocarp firmness and Soluble Solids (SS). Mesocarp firmness analysis proposed that this index was controlled by additive and non-additive gene effects. General Combining Ability (GCA) analysis showed that “Khatouni” inbred line could be considered as a promising parent in breeding programs to produce melon hybrids with more appealing firmness, fewer cold storage losses, and a longer postharvest life.
Aerial foraging and sexual dimorphism in burying beetles (Silphidae: Coleoptera) in a Central Ontario forest.

J. ent. Soc. Ont. 141: 3-10 Burying beetles (Coleoptera: Silphidae) are commonly sampled on the ground using pitfall traps. recent work has shown that these beetles also respond to aerial traps baited with carrion. In this study, we sampled the Silphidae of Algonquin Park using traps baited with mouse and bird carrion, and set at 2, 4, and 6 m heights. The most abundant species caught was Nicrophorus tomentosus, followed by (in order) N. defodiens, N. sayi, Oiceoptoma noveboracense, N. pustulatus, Necrophila americana, and Necrodes surinamensis. Only N. tomentosus showed bait preference, with higher than expected catches at traps baited with mice. Catches differed based on trap height for two species, with most N. defodiens being caught in the lower traps (2 m), and all N. pustulatus caught at the high traps (6 m). Nicrophorus tomentosus males caught in the 6 m traps were significantly larger than males caught in the lower traps, and females caught at all heights. Possible reasons are discussed. Published November 2010