Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Some properties of minimizers for the Chan-Esedoglu L1TV functional

We present two results characterizing minimizers of the Chan-Esedoglu L1TV functional $F(u) \equiv \int |\nabla u | dx + \lambda \int |u - f| dx $; $u,f:\Bbb{R}^n \to \Bbb{R}$. If we restrict to $u = \chi_{\Sigma}$ and $f = \chi_{\Omega}$, $\Sigma, \Omega \in \Bbb{R}^n$, the $L^1$TV functional reduces to $E(\Sigma) = \Per(\Sigma) + \lambda |\Sigma\vartriangle \Omega |$. We show that there is a minimizer $\Sigma$ such that its boundary $\partial\Sigma$ lies between the union of all balls of radius $\frac{n}{\lambda}$ contained in $\Omega$ and the corresponding union of $\frac{n}{\lambda}$-balls in $\Omega^c$. We also show that if a ball of radius $\frac{n}{\lambda} + \epsilon$ is almost contained in $\Omega$, a slightly smaller concentric ball can be added to $\Sigma$ to get another minimizer. Finally, we comment on recent results Allard has obtained on $L^1$TV minimizers and how these relate to our results.
Special Lagrangian conifolds, I: moduli spaces

We discuss the deformation theory of special Lagrangian (SL) conifolds in ℂm. Conifolds are a key ingredient in the compactification problem for moduli spaces of compact SLs in Calabi‐Yau manifolds. This category allows for the simultaneous presence of conical singularities and of non‐compact, asymptotically conical, ends. Our main theorem is the natural next step in the chain of results initiated by McLean [Comm. Anal. Geom. 6 (1998) 705–747] and continued by Pacini [Pacific J. Math. 215 (2004) 151–181] and Joyce [Ann. Global Anal. Geom. 25 (2004) 301–352]. We emphasize a unifying framework for studying the various cases and discuss analogies and differences between them. This paper also lays down the geometric foundations for our paper Pacini [Proc. LMS to appear] concerning gluing constructions for SL conifolds in ℂm.
Contraceptive Practice of Married Women in Ekpoma, Edo State-Nigeria

Although data showed that fertility rates have fallen worldwide due to contraception, the position of Nigeria in this regards, appears to be a utopian as her population currently hits 170 million and is projected to increase by 55.3% in 3 decades to come. It is therefore the aim of this study to investigate the contraceptive practice of married women in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria by examining their level of knowledge, utilization and future intent. The study is a simple descriptive survey of 250 married women in the study area using structured questionnaire. The result showed that married women have knowledge of family planning (97.2%) and contraceptives (96.4%) with 96.4% knowledgeable in female contraceptives and 76.8% in male contraceptives. Pills (97.6%), Tubal ligation/ tubetomy (96.8%), Injectables (97.6%), IUD (92.4%), Calendar method (84.4%) and Emergency contraceptive (68.4%) were the well known female contraceptives while withdrawal method (80.8%) and Male condom (76.8%) were the well known male contraceptives. Overall, the practice of contraceptive by married women was 23.9% with 28.3% and 13.7% practicing female and male methods respectively. Of importance, 42.3% were interested in future contraceptive practice with 30.0% interested in female methods while 71.0% in male methods. Conclusively, the findings of this study showed that married women are aware of contraception but are not utilizing it. However, married women are interested in male participation which is evidence in the 71.0% future intention in male contraceptive methods. It is therefore recommended that male involvement in contraception be encouraged as this may be a way to improve contraceptive utilization and curb the population problems in the country.
GLUTATHIONE-PEROXIDASE IN RAT VENTRAL PROSTATE -EFFECTS OF CASTRATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF TESTOSTERONE OR TESTOSTERONE PLUS ESTRADIOL-

It is generally accepted that lipid peroxidation is the reaction of oxidative deterioration of lipids, and that peroxidation involves the direct action of oxygen and lipids to form free radical intermediates and to produce semistable peroxides. Thus, free radicals result in the lipid peroxidation and damage of cellular membrane with release of intracellular components, e.g., lysosomal enzymes, leading to further tissue damage and even to tumor promotion (1, 2, 4, 11). In our previous reports (8, 9), immunocytochemical localization of glutathione-peroxidase (GSH-PO), which effectively reduces the lipid peroxides, was demonstrated in the rat ventral prostate under castration and testosterone-administration. We postulated that GSH-PO in the glandular epithelial cells of the rat ventral prostate was testosterone-dependent, and that its staining pattern was a useful marker for testosterone action (8, 9). Walsh and Wilson (12) reported that prostatic hyperplasia was induced in the castrated dog by 5a-androstane-3a, 17j3-diol administration, and that combination with 17j3-estradiol exerted a synergistic effect. Thus, estrogens are believed to play a critical role in the etiology of canine or human benign prostatic hyperplasia. In the present study, in order to further clarify the biological significance of GSH-PO in the prostate, attempts were made to localize the GSH-PO immunocytochemically in the prostate of normal, castrated, testosteroneand testosterone plus 17/3estradiol-administered rats.
Title Navier-Stokes equations with absorption under slip boundary conditions: existence, uniqueness and extinction in time(Kyoto Conference on the Navier-Stokes Equations and their Applications)

The Navier‐Stokes equations modified with absorption terms under slip boundary conditions are investigated in a cylinder $\Omega$\times(0, T)\subset \mathbb{R}^{N}\times \mathbb{R}^{+} . On the boundary \partial $\Omega$ , we assume there is no‐penetration of fluid flow and the slip is considered with or without friction. We present several results concerning a localization in time effect for different absorption terms. This property is established by using a suitable energy method and is independent if the slip on boundary occurs with friction or not. We prove, also, existence and uniqueness results for the related mathematical model. Mathematics Subject Classification (2000). 35\mathrm{Q}30, 76\mathrm{A}02, 76\mathrm{D}03, 76\mathrm{D}05.
Stressechokardiographie beim Warmblutpferd: Aktive Stressinduktion durch Laufband- und Longenbelastung echcardiography in warmblood horses: Active stress induction by treadmill and

echokardiographischen Diagnostik die Belastungen an der Longe Praxis gesunden Warmblutpferden eine elektro- und echokardiographische Untersuchung in und Longenbelastung durchgeführt. Sowohl bei Longen- bei der Laufbandbelastung Herzfrequenzerhöhungen auf Werte von max. 180 Schläge/min Herzfrequenzen, bei sportlichen Belastungen eines gesunden Reitpferdes auftreten. Die echokardiographische Untersuchung fand innerhalb der ersten zwei Minuten bei einer durchschnittlichen Herzfrequenz von 108 Schlägen/min statt. Dabei zeigten die echokardiographischen Werte signifikante Verstärkungen Stress The purpose of the present study was to establish reference values for stress echocardiography after treadmill and longing exercise in healthy warmblood horses. It was investigated from which heart rate onwards there were changes in echocardiographic parameters during exercise. It was verified whether stress echocardiography after longing provides equivalent results than does stress echocardiography after treadmill exercise because a longing stress test could easily be performed in equine practice whereas a treadmill exercise stress test is reser-ved to well-equipped clinics. An electrocardiography and an echocardiography were performed at rest and immediately after longing and after treadmill exercise in 20 healthy warmblood horses. During both, the longing and the treadmill exercise, an increase in heart rate up to 180 beats/minute was achieved. Equivalent heart rates are documented during physical performance in healthy horses. The echocardiography was performed within the first two minutes after exercise at a mean heart rate of 108 beats/minute. Thereby the echocardiographic values indicated a significant increase in myocardial contractility compared to the values at rest. The echocardiographic values obtained after treadmill exercise and after longing did not show any significant differences. Consequently, the stress echocardiography after longing is considered an alternative to the stress echocardiography after treadmill exercise. In 12 horses, the echocardiography was not only performed at a mean heart rate of 108 beats/minute, but also during the recovery phase at a mean heart rate of 78 beats/minutes. The results show that the echocardiographic values significantly correlated with the heart rate. In contrast to the echocardiographic results immediately after exercise (mean heart rate of 108 beats/minute), the echocardiographic values during the recovery phase (heart rate below 80 beats/minute) were only slightly different compared to the values obtained at rest. Consequently, the changes in echocardiographic values, during a stress test compared to values at rest, only occur at a heart rate higher than 80 beats/minute. Furthermore, the heart rate decreased rapidly after exercise allowing only a period of approximately two minutes after exercise for the echocardiographic exami-nation.
Hom-algebras and homology

Classes of $G$-Hom-associative algebras are constructed as deformations of $G$-associative algebras along algebra endomorphisms. As special cases, we obtain Hom-associative and Hom-Lie algebras as deformations of associative and Lie algebras, respectively, along algebra endomorphisms. Chevalley-Eilenberg type homology for Hom-Lie algebras are also constructed.
The integral cohomology ring of $E_7/T$

We give a complete description of the integral cohomology ring of the flag manifold E 8 /T, where E 8 denotes the compact exceptional Lie group of rank 8 and T its maximal torus, by the method due to Borel and Toda. This completes the computation of the integral cohomology rings of the flag manifolds for all compact connected simple Lie groups.
Synthesis and Characterization Hierarchical Three-Dimensional TiO2 Structure via Hydrothermal Method

TiO2 is one of the most potential candidates due to its fascinating properties for multi-discipline fields. One dimensional nanostructure TiO2 such as nanotube and nanorods has been widely used for many devices technology. Compare with one-dimensional nanostructure TiO2; the hierarchical TiO2 has not been widely applied. Three dimensional TiO2 play a promising role for application in many different fields such as photovoltaics, photocatalytic and a gas sensor. Herein, we report that the hierarchically structures TiO2 have been successfully obtained by the one-pot Hydrothermal process. The growth mechanism of Titania was controlled by Titanium (IV) isopropoxide (TTIP). Ethylene glycol (EG). Hydrochloric acid (HCl). Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) molar ratio. TTIP was used as titanium source and CTAB as a soft template. The molar ratio of TTIP. EG. HCl. CTAB was 0.1:0.2:0.4:0.001. Those samples were synthesized using the hydrothermal method at 180 C for 20 h. The purpose of this work was focused on investigating morphology, crystallite size, crystalline phase, and particle size. The properties of these materials were characterized by XRay Diffraction, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscope. It was found all particles exhibited unique spherical morphology which arranged by nanorods and good distribution nanoparticle. The Average size of the sphere has range 1 μm to 3 μm with diameter nanorods 60 nm to 100 nm. The TiO2 spheres were constructed of interconnected nanorods and formed a three dimensional (3D) porous framework. XRD analysis confirmed that sample consisted of pure rutile crystal structure with crystallite size was 50 nm, and EDS revealed an elemental content of Ti 61.03 % and O 38.97 %.
Video game playing , academic performance , educational activity , and motivation among secondary school students

Video game is a popular leisure activity which many people choose to spend their time on. In today’s society there is controversy as to whether games really affect the player positively or negatively. This study aimed to find relations of variables relating to children’s educationaland video game habits using a quantitative methodological approach. The sample (n=243) consisting of secondary school students gave results showing a negative correlation between time spent on video games and academic performance, together with a negative correlation between video game time and motivation. This study also tested the displacement hypothesis which is a popular theory explaining the association between gameplay and academic performance, but no evidence was found to support this. This paper is a contribution to the already existing research regarding how video game time influences students’ academic performance and educational activity.
Measuring methods and advertisement planning: Uses of IMC

Given that one of the central elements in marketing spending is advertising, this study aims at analysing how the advertising planning process is influenced by the types of responses expected from the audience, the measurement methods used to assess advertising effectiveness and the expected results. This study was empirical and exploratory based on the application of a cross-sectional survey to 150 marketing managers of medium and large-sized companies in Colombia. The results show if organisations measure the level of compliance with the goals established in terms of IMC, they will make better decisions and allocate marketing budgets consistent with their objectives, resources and capabilities. As the results of the present study indicate, organisations can experience weaknesses in implementing measurement methods that guarantee the proper calculation of organisational results concerning advertising investment. Ke ywo r d s Integrated Marketing Communications; advertising campaign planning; market results; hierarchy of effects; advertising effectiveness Métodos de medición y planeación publicitaria: usos de las comunicaciones integradas de marketing (CIM)
CONSUMER LOYALTY OF MOBILE LEGEND: TRUST, SATISFACTION AND MOTIVATION

The purpose of this research is to find out the the influence of trust, satisfaction, and motivation toward consumer loyalty. The population in this study is mobile gamer who plays Mobile Legend: Bang-Bang. The sample used in this study was collected of 130 respondents. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling by using a quantitative descriptive approach. Analysis of the data used is statistical analysis in the form of SEM-PLS. The results of this study indicate that Trust, Satisfaction, and Motivation have positive effect on Consumer Loyalty.
Modulating RssB activity: IraP, a novel regulator of S stability in Escherichia coli

The S subunit of Escherichia coli RNA polymerase regulates the expression of stationary phase and stress response genes. S is highly unstable in exponentially growing cells, whereas its stability increases dramatically upon starvation or under certain stress conditions. The degradation of S is controlled by the phosphorylatable adaptor protein RssB and the ClpXP protease. RssB specifically directs S to ClpXP. An unanswered question is how RssB-mediated degradation of S is blocked by conditions such as glucose or phosphate starvation. We report here the identification and characterization of a new regulator of S stability, IraP (inhibitor of RssB activity during phosphate starvation), that stabilizes S both in vivo and in vitro. Deletion of iraP interferes with S stabilization during phosphate starvation, but not during carbon starvation, and has a partial effect in stationary phase and nitrogen starvation. IraP interferes with RssB-dependent degradation of S through a direct protein–protein interaction with RssB. A point mutant of IraP was isolated and found to be defective both for inhibition of S degradation and interaction with RssB. Our results reveal a novel mechanism of regulation of S stability through the regulation of RssB activity and identify IraP as a member of a new class of regulators, the anti-adaptor proteins.
Elevation of alanine transaminase and gallbladder wall abnormalities as biomarkers of anaphylaxis in canine hypersensitivity patients.

OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to evaluate alanine transaminase (ALT) and gallbladder wall abnormalities as possible biomarkers for anaphylaxis in dogs presented for acute hypersensitivity reactions. DESIGN Pilot study. SETTING A private practice, small animal, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. ANIMALS Ninety-six dogs presenting 101 times on an emergency basis for hypersensitivity reactions from March 2007 through March 2009. INTERVENTIONS Veterinarians acquired a history, physical exam, serum chemistry panel, blood pressure, and ultrasound image of the gallbladder. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Dogs were then divided into 2 groups: dogs fulfilling the definition for anaphylaxis (moderate and severe systemic hypersensitivity) and dogs that did not fulfill the definition and were classified as allergic reactions (local hypersensitivity and mild systemic hypersensitivity). Elevated ALT was significantly associated with anaphylaxis (P<0.001). Increased gallbladder wall thickness and a striated wall pattern were significantly associated with anaphylaxis (P<0.001) and these changes were readily apparent to first-responder veterinarians. Decreased body temperature (P<0.001) and hypothermia (P=0.006) were significantly associated with anaphylaxis. There was no significant difference between groups regarding age, heart rate, or presence of respiratory signs. Lower blood pressure was significantly associated with anaphylaxis (P<0.001) but hypotension was not significantly different (P=0.09) between groups. Cutaneous signs were significantly associated with the allergic reactions group (P<0.001) and, when seen with anaphylaxis, were subtle. CONCLUSIONS This study showed an elevated ALT and an abnormal gallbladder wall to be biomarkers significantly associated with anaphylaxis in dogs with acute hypersensitivity reactions.
Investigation of restricted baby Skyrme models

A restriction of the baby Skyrme model consisting of the quartic and potential terms only is investigated in detail for a wide range of potentials. Further, its properties are compared with those of the corresponding full baby Skyrme models. We find that topological (charge) as well as geometrical (nucleus/shell shape) features of baby Skyrmions are captured already by the soliton solutions of the restricted model. Further, we find a coincidence between the compact or noncompact nature of solitons in the restricted model, on the one hand, and the existence or nonexistence of multi-Skyrmions in the full baby Skyrme model, on the other hand.
Biological Rhythms Workshop IB : Neurophysiology of SCN Pacemaker Function

The mammalian SCN is a bilateral nucleus that contains approximately 20,000 densely packed neurons and is localized to the hypothalamus, just dorsal to the optic chiasm (Fig. 1). Individual SCN neurons are capable of generating self-sustained oscillations; however, it is the SCN ensemble as a whole that encodes luminance history and generates rhythmic output signals that serve to organize the timing of essential brain and physiological processes. The SCN is considered a pacemaker because it both generates self-sustained oscillations and synchronizes downstream targets to the environmental light/dark cycle. The SCN itself is entrained (synchronized) to the external light cycle via a light-input pathway that directly innervates the SCN. Pacemaking is a specialized property that emerges from intrinsic features of single cells, structural connectivity among cells, and activity dynamics within the SCN. The first section of this chapter focuses on how these three factors interact to produce a functional pacemaker. In the section following, evidence that the SCN is indeed a pacemaker capable of controlling downstream targets is reviewed, and in the final section, the potential physiological significance of circadian timing in animals is discussed. The SCN pacemaker is a model system in which one might say that the “black box” has been broken open; we now have the techniques to peer into the black box. A major advance since the 1960 Cold Spring Harbor “Biological Clocks” meeting is that it is now experimentally possible to directly probe mechanisms of pacemaker function.
RESPIRATION AND FERMENTATION DURING GROWTH AND STARVATION IN THE FISSION YEASTt

Respiration and fermentation in cultures of Schizosaccharomyces pombe were studied under various growth conditions. It was found that during the transition from exponential growth to stationary phase, the rate of fermentation decreases whereas the rate of oxygen uptake remains unchanged. Thus, no activation of respiration in stationary phase was found. When exponentially multiplying cells are deprived of nitrogen, the rate of oxygen uptake increases whereas the rate of fermentation is somewhat lowered. Therefore, in S. pombe, cessation of growth, whether induced by stationary phase conditions or by nitrogen starvation, results in suppression of fermentation and thus induction of a more aerobic mode of metabolism.
Identification of resistant sources against spot blotch and stripe rust of barley

of Abstract Stripe rust and spot blotch are major biotic constraints in yield maximization of barley. Stripe rust, caused by fungus, Puccinia striiformis f. sp. hordei , is wide spread in northern hills and in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Spot blotch ( Bipolaris sorokiniana ) is one of the major diseases in north eastern Indo-Gangetic plains. The resistant sources for stripe rust are available but the genetic resources for spot blotch are indeed meagre. Therefore, present investigation was aimed to identify combined resistant sources for stripe rust and spot blotch in barley. The experiments for stripe rust were conducted at Durgapura and Karnal during 2015-16 to 2017-18. While, spot blotch evaluation was carried out for two years (2015-16 and 2016-17) at Faizabad and Karnal centres. The indigenous genotypes, DWRB127, DWRB128, DWRB136, DWRB137, DWRB143, RD2786 and Dolma showed resistance for stripe rust. Based upon stripe rust and spot blotch reactions four genotypes DWRB136, Notch-2, Orosus and Bella Union were found promising. Similarly, the cross combination viz . , Lbiran/Una80//Lignee640/3/Bbsc/4/Chamico and P.sto/3/Libran/ Una80//Lignee640/4/Bllu/5/ Petunia1 were also considered promising for barley stripe rust and spot blotch. Therefore, these identified genotypes can be incorporated in future barley breeding programmes for stripe rust and spot blotch resistance.