Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Myogenin mRNA abundance in longissimus dorsi muscle of Jinhua pig and Landrace pig.

Myogenin(Myogenin,MyoG) mRNA abundance in Longissimus dorsi muscle(LDM) of Jinhua pigs and Landrace pigs(35,80,125 days of age) were determined by semi-quantitative RT-PCR.The results showed that:during the whole expreimental period,the expression of MyoG gene increased with the age and muscle percentage of carcass in LDM of jinhua pigs,the expression levels of MyoG gene and muscle percentage of carcass were directly correlated.In contrast,the expression of MyoG gene decreased with the age and muscle percentage of carcass in Labdrace pigs,the expression levels of MyoG gene and muscle percentage of carcass were negatively correlated,but did not display breed differences(other than the 35-day-old outside).
Effect of Arginine and Selenium with Vitamin E on WBC and the level of hormones in Iraqi ewes discharged

This study was achieved in a special farm in Basaer village which lies on the right side of the Euphrates in Heet district l Anbar, Heet lies 70 K.M west Ramadi during the pesiod, From 17/4/2018 to 30/5/2018. 28 ewes aged 2-4 years of awassi with average weight 40-50 k.g. and a one lambing. All ewes were diagnosed by using the real-time Ultrasonography to make sure there is no pregnancy among the female before the experiment. All ewes were synchronized with intravaginal sponges impregnated with 60 mg MAP for 12 days before sponges withdrawal and eCG 500 IU (Novormon made in Argentina). The pregnant ewes were divided randomly and equally (7 each group) Into 4 groups The ewes in the first group were received an intramuscular injection of 160 Mµ of arginine 3 times daily. The second group were treated with 2ml/head a combination of selenium plus vitamin E (vitamin E 68mg/ml Selenium 1.5mg/ml). The third group was treated by injection of 160 Mµ of arginine and selenium with vitamin E 2 ml/head. The four groups were injected with normal saline which was considered as a control group. The ewes were inseminated by ram at the end of the hormonal program for five days. The samples of blood were taken from the Jugular vein at four-day treatment Also, In the 4, 10, 15, 18. The results of the experiment showed no significant deferent in WBC, Progesterone estrogen, growth hormone, prolactin, early of pregnancy in the treatment with the control group. The experiment showed a significant difference in the Progesterone concentration within a single treatment in three treatment without control. concluded from this study that use of arginine and selenium with vitamin E improves ewes health, increasing the progesterone to maintain pregnancy.
Characterisation of Acinetobacter with special reference to carbapenem resistance and biofilm formation

Background: Acinetobacter species cause hospital outbreaks and are often multidrug resistant. A wide range of resistance determinants make them successful nosocomial pathogens. In the present study, authors have identified and speciated Acinetobacter from various clinical specimens by a simplified phenotypic identification scheme determined their antibiotic susceptibility pattern focussing on Carbapenem resistance and have also evaluated their biofilm producing ability. Method: Clinical samples were screened for Acinetobacter species and isolates were speciated. Antibiogram was determined by performing Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. Isolates resistant to Carbapenems were subjected to Modified Hodge Test (MHT) and Meropenem-EDTA Combined Disc Test (CDT). These isolates were further evaluated for their biofilm forming ability by the Microtitre Plate Method. Results: Out of 174 isolates, the species most frequently isolated was Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-baumannii complex (ACB) (89.1%). 70.1% isolates were resistant to Carbapenems, of which 45.1% were MHT positive and 73.8% were CDT positive. 63.7% of the isolates were biofilm producers. Conclusion: Simple identification schemes and antimicrobial susceptibility testing are cost effective and require fewer resources. Screening for Carbapenem resistance can help avoid unnecessary use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and thereby prevent treatment failure. Biofilms lead to decreased penetrability of antibiotics and make managing infections a clinical challenge. Further research is required to have a better understanding of the mechanism of biofilm formation and its implication in drug resistance.
Differences in the life parameters related to population increase of some major genotypes of Scottish Myzus persicae, the main vector of Potato leafroll virus.

Different clones of Myzus persicae, the main vector of Potato leafroll virus (PLRV), vary in reproductive performance, host-plant adaptation, insecticide resistance and vector efficiency. In this study some important life parameters related to population increase of five major genotypes of Scottish M. persicae, characterized by the ribosomal DNA intergenic spacer fingerprinting technique, denoted type A, B, C, J, and I along with clone 4010 of M. antirrhinii were analyzed. The life parameters measured were average daily offspring production, reproduction time, total offspring production and longevity. These were measured by putting fourth instar nymphs from each genotype on detached leaves of oilseed rape and potato, recording the number of offspring produced by each individual and removing them from the leaves daily until each individual died. The developmental time of the genotypes was also determined by putting one day old offspring of each genotype on detached leaves of the same plants and recording the period from birth to maturity. Significant differences in life parameters of the genotypes were observed. Genotype A was one of the most reproductive genotypes on both hosts and genotype B was so, on potato. It has already been shown that these two genotypes were resistant to insecticides and more efficient vectors of PLRV. Taking these matters into account, it is clear that the existence of such genotypes that are very reproductive, resistant to insecticides and efficient in transmitting PLRV, can potentially increase the spread of the virus if they become established as the predominant genotypes in each area. This in turn, further reinforces the necessity of monitoring M. persicae genotypes with regard to resistance to insecticides, virus transmission efficiency and reproduction capacity in each specific region.
Virulence Heterogeneity of Listeria monocytogenes Strains From Various Sources (Food, Human, Animal) in Immunocompetent Mice and its Association With Typing Characteristics.

One hundred and twenty-five Listeria monocytogenes strains were screened for their ability to infect immunocompetent white Swiss mice. Mice were infected by intravenous injection of 2.5 × 104 to 7.5 × 104 CFU. Virulence was evaluated by counting viable bacteria in the mouse spleen 2 d after inoculation. Splenic bacterial counts ranged from less than 103 to 4 × 108 CFU per organ; values were between 1 × 106 and 4 × 108 for 88% of the strains. No systematic differences in virulence were noticed among strains of different origins, serovars, phagovars, ribovars, or DNA macrorestriction patterns. All strains isolated from human infections were found to be virulent within this assay. Among the 63 strains isolated from food, two were not virulent (<103 CFU per spleen). Results of this study suggest that L. monocytogenes strains are potential hazards for human health, regardless of their origin and certain strain-specific characteristics, such as serovar, phagovar, ribovar, and DNA macrorestriction patterns.
UNDERWEIGHT AS A RISK FACTOR FOR MULTIPARASITISM AND ITS CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE AMONG EGYPTIAN CHILDREN

Although multiparasitism is a common phenomenon, but its impact on young children nutritional and developmental status is underestimated. This cross-sectional study aimed to statistically correlate single/multiple parasitic infections detected with underweight, demographic and clinical data. Stool samples were collected from 222 Egyptian children from 1 to 5 years old who were attending the Diagnostic and Research Unit of Parasitic Diseases. Stool samples were screened for parasitic species using light microscopy of direct, trichrome and modified kinyoun stained smears. Nutritional status was evaluated using weight-for-age plotting against standard reference growth charts. Questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and clinical data of children under study. The overall prevalence of parasitosis was 51.8%. Among infected children, polyparasitism was significantly higher among underweight (66.7%; P<0.001), and in males compared to females (31.6% vs. 16.7%; P =0.011). Univariate analysis showed significant associations between underweightand Giardia lamblia co-infection with other species (P < 0.001). Multiparasitism should be of more concern especially to this age group, as it can exacerbate children’s morbidity. However, several methodological challenges remain when it comes to detecting parasite interactions in resource-constrained settings.
Erratum: Optical/NIR stellar absorption and emission-line indices from luminous infrared galaxies

We analyse a set of optical-to-near-infrared long-slit nuclear spectra of 16 infrared-luminous spiral galaxies. All of the studied sources present H2 emission, which reflects the star-forming nature of our sample, and they clearly display H I emission lines in the optical. Their continua contain many strong stellar absorption lines, with the most common features due to Ca I, Ca II, Fe I, Na I, Mg I, in addition to prominent absorption bands of TiO, VO, ZrO, CN, and CO. We report a homogeneous set of equivalent width (EW) measurements for 45 indices, from optical to NIR species for the 16 star-forming galaxies as well as for 19 early-type galaxies where we collected the data from the literature. This selected set of emission and absorption-feature measurements can be used to test predictions of the forthcoming generations of stellar population models. We find correlations among the different absorption features and propose here correlations between optical and NIR indices, as well as among different NIR indices, and compare them with model predictions. Although for the optical absorption features the models consistently agree with the observations, the NIR indices are much harder to interpret. For early-type spirals the measurements agree roughly with the models, while for star-forming objects they fail to predict the strengths of these indices.
Characterization of the topology, targeting and binding properties of SUN proteins and their involvement in laminopathies

The nuclear envelope (NE) is a double membrane structure enclosing the chromatin and forms the interface between cytoplasm and nucleus. The NE harbours numerous integral membrane proteins, mostly located at the inner nuclear membrane (INM) and is underlined by the nuclear lamina, which along with its interacting proteins gives mechanical strength to the NE. Mutation in lamins and their interacting NE proteins give rise to laminopathy diseases. SUN1 and SUN2 are novel mammalian NE proteins, sharing a conserved C-terminal SUN domain. Their C. elegans homologue, UNC-84, is hypothesized to have roles in nuclear migration and positioning by forming a bridge across the NE through interaction with ANC-1 in the outer nuclear membrane (ONM), which in turn binds cytoplasmic actin. Previously, SUN1 was identified in the lab as a lamin A-binding protein in a yeast twohybrid screen. Here, I have confirmed SUN1 as an INM protein, comprising a nucleoplasmic N-terminus that interacts with lamin A and a lumenal C-terminus that interacts with mammalian ANC-1 homologues, nesprins. I further identified novel nucleoplasmic interactions of the SUN proteins with emerin and nucleoplasmic isoforms of nesprins, thus demonstrating multi-protein interactions of SUN proteins at the NE. Notably, lamin A/C, emerin and nesprins are mutated in the laminopathy EmeryDreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD). Here, I have demonstrated SUN protein involvement with laminopathies for the first time. SUN1 and SUN2 interaction with L530P and L527P EDMD lamin A mutants and with G608G and T623S progeria lamin A mutants were dramatically reduced. Although SUN proteins were not mislocalized from the NE in EDMD patient fibroblasts examined, increased recruitment of SUN1, but not SUN2, was observed in progeria patient fibroblasts, possibly due to increased expression of prelamin A. Subtle disruptions in the interactions between SUN proteins and their binding partners may therefore contribute to laminopathy disease phenotypes.
Seasonal activity and bait preferences of the Argentine ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).

Foraging by workers of Argentine ants, Linepithema humile (Mayr), in California was seasonal, with peak activity occurring from June to October. Workers foraged throughout the other cooler months, albeit at a much reduced level. The number of foragers was directly associated with early morning and late afternoon temperature. As temperature at 1600 hours increased, the number of foragers increased. Sucrose and honey water and solid foods containing insect protein were the most preferred food throughout the year. During the summer months, 26 to 60% (wt.) of the food foraged by workers was protein whereas this dropped to 16 to 40% during the winter. When given a choice between carbohydrates and protein bait-bases throughout the study, L. humile foraged considerably more carbohydrate. Presuming that foraging choice reflects the nutritional needs within the colony, these data suggest colony requirements for protein may be greater than initially suspected. Optimal baiting programs might include protein baits in the early summer and liquid sucrose baits in summer and early fall.
Corruption and wildlife trafficking: exploring drivers, facilitators and networks behind illegal wildlife trade in East Africa

As part of a multi-disciplinary programme of work focused on intelligence-led action against financial crime in illegal wildlife trade (IWT), the Public Governance division of the Basel Institute on Governance is leading research and community engagement activities in East Africa. The objective is to contribute towards the prevention and combating of IWT by developing a better understanding of the context-specific drivers of trafficking and the role of informal social networks and their associated corrupt practices in facilitating such illicit behaviours. This Working Paper presents a broad overview of relevant literature on wildlife trafficking, focused on two main questions: Why does wildlife trafficking happen? How does wildlife trafficking happen? It reflects on important themes and dynamics in regard to the wildlife trade in Africa; the drivers and facilitators of wildlife trafficking; the characteristics, functions and operations of trafficking networks; corruption as a cross-cutting theme; and the important role of Uganda as a transit country for the trafficking of wildlife. The literature review provides the conceptual anchor for social network analysis and field research in East Africa, in particular Uganda. The insights gained are important stepping stones to address the third main question of the wider research project: What can be done to curb wildlife trafficking? Developing a better understanding of the root causes of IWT, along with the application of social network analysis to support the investigation of related crimes, provides a novel and complementary approach towards the prevention and effective combating of IWT in East Africa.
Inoculation with Associative Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria : Role in Cereal Grain Production Improvement

Since Winogradsky (1) established in 1893 that Clostridium pasteurianum could fix atmospheric N, and Beijerinck (2) described in 1901 the Erst Azotobucler, the list of N,-fixing bacteria associated with cereals and grasses has increased. The list includes species of Achromobacrer, Acetobacter, Alcaligenes, Arthrobarer, A:otobacter, Azomonas, Bacillus,……………………………………
I wish I had learnt to keep myself safe : sexuality and relationships education (SRE) for pupils with autistic spectrum condition

In recent years, in schools, sex and relationship education (SRE) has developed as a subject and become a bigger part of the National Curriculum in the UK. Indeed, 2020 sees the introduction of mandatory relationship education in all primary and secondary schools, and mandatory sex education in secondary schools. Although studies have explored some of the impact of autistic spectrum condition upon the use of SRE programmes, this has primarily centred upon attitudes of families and professionals. This PhD attempted to explore the views and opinions of SRE from the point of view of both SRE co-ordinators and pupils with autistic spectrum condition. These were qualitative studies employing the use of 1:1 interviews with SRE co-ordinators from schools providing for pupils with autistic spectrum condition. This was followed by focus groups with pupils with autistic spectrum condition. The results suggested that the present SRE programmes being used within school were inadequate concerning the teaching of the more abstract socio-sexual world. This includes topics such as relationships, online world and consent. As a consequence, pupils with autistic spectrum condition felt unprepared for the wider world beyond school, including a feeling of vulnerability. These two qualitative studies aided the development of an SRE programme which was implemented with two groups of pupils in two schools for pupils with autistic spectrum condition. Two measures were conducted with each pupil pre and post intervention. Results indicated improvements in the understanding of consent and abuse of the participants and some improvement in sexual knowledge. Although the results were positive, there were limitations affecting the generalisation of the programme. Such difficulties included the limited amount of pupils and schools within which the programme could be implemented, and the measures used. However, this study has provided a foundation for further research utilising further pilot sites.
Beta3 Adrenergic Agonism: A New Concept in Human Pharmacotherapy

Beta-Adrenergic Receptors: Classical and Atypical Thermogenesis and Brown Adipose Tissue The Problem of Obesity Beta3-Adrenergic Agonists as Thermogenic Agents Auxiliary Tissue Mediators of Thermogenesis Glucose Metabolism And Obesity Beta3-Adrenergic Agonists as Antihyperglycemic Agents Beta3-Adrenergic Receptors in the Gastrointestinal Tract Beta3-Adrenergic Agonists and their Effects on the Cardiovascular, Bronchopulmonary, Immune and Central Nervous Systems
Serum zinc levels in acute diarrhoea and pneumonia in children aged 6 months to 6 years

Background & Objectives: To compare serum zinc levels in children suffering from acute gastroenteritis, pneumonia (malnourished and normal) with a control group. To study the effects of zinc in reducing the frequency and duration of diarrhea and pneumonia & its impact on the further recurrence of these infections. Methods: One hundred thirty (130) children in the age group of 6 months to 5 years were included. The Blood samples were drawn for zinc assay from all children at initial presentation and supplement with adjuvant oral zinc for 14 days. The duration of hospital stay and symptom resolution and the effect of supplementation over the next six months on these children was studied. Results: The mean serum zinc levels were significantly lower in children with AGE and Pneumonia as compared to that of the children in the control group which was very highly significant (71.39, 69.45, 81.65 mcg/dl respectively). Also, the malnourished children in both the AGE & LRTI groups had a mean zinc level that was significantly lesser than the adequately nourished children (67.77:73.85 in the AGE group & 57.52: 75.62 in the LRTI group). In the follow-up period for six months, children with undernourishment and those who had low zinc levels at initial presentation had significantly more recurrences Conclusions: Children with AGE and LRTI have a reduced serum zinc level when compared to controls. Zinc supplementation reduces the duration of symptoms in both AGE and LRTI children with low zinc levels and who were undernourished had frequent recurrences.
Influencia da troca de rainhas entre colonias de abelhas africanizadas na producao de polen

Este trabalho de pesquisa teve como objetivo estudar colmeias de abelhas africanizadas quanto a producao de polen quando se realiza uma troca de rainhas entre as colmeias. A coleta de polen foi realizada em quinze colonias, em dois periodos anuais distintos os quais foram denominados de 1a e 2a fases experimentais. Com a coleta de dados de producao de polen da 1a fase experimental foi possivel selecionar quatro colonias mais produtivas e quatro colonias menos produtivas que tiveram suas rainhas trocadas entre si na 2a fase experimental. A analise dos dados da 2a fase experimental mostrou uma diminuicao de 17,93% na producao media de polen das colonias mais produtivas e um aumento de 62,53% na producao media de polen das colonias menos produtivas indicando uma diferenca significativa com a permuta de rainhas. No entanto, quando estes dados foram submetidos a analise, a colonia n.o 9 continuou sendo a mais produtiva na 2a fase experimental. O efeito de anos, quando na troca de rainhas entre as colonias, foi estatisticamente significativo, indicando que para o periodo estudado a mudanca do ambiente para as rainhas influenciou o desempenho em produtividade das colonias. Conclui-se pelos resultados da herdabilidade (0,72) que a variacao na producao de polen por colonia depende em 72% de variacoes geneticas e em 28% de variacoes ambientais.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF TWO EPOXY RESIN-BASED SEALANTS: TOPSEAL® AND ADSEAL™. A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Introduccion: un nuevo sellador de conductos radiculares a base de resina epoxica (AdSeal™) aparecio recientemente en el mercado. El objetivo de este estudio consistio en evaluar la radiopacidad, fluidez y espesor de pelicula de este sellador comparado con el Topseal®. Metodos: las pruebas fueron realizadas en concordancia con la norma ISO 6876:2012. Para evaluar la radiopacidad se elaboraron 5 discos de cada sellador de 10 mm de diametro por 1 mm de espesor, comparando su densidad radiografica en mm de aluminio (Al). Para el analisis de fluidez se colocaron 0,05 ml de sellador entre 2 placas de vidrio bajo un peso de 120 g por 10 minutos; los diametros de los discos formados se midieron con un calibrador y fueron analizados con el software imageJ. Para el analisis de espesor de pelicula los selladores se colocaron entre 2 placas de vidrio, se aplico una carga de 150 N con una maquina universal de ensayos (AGIS 5KN) por 10 minutos, y la distancia entre las placas de vidrio fue medida con ayuda de un estereomicroscopio en tres puntos equidistantes. Resultados: el Topseal® tuvo mayor radiopacidad (Wilcoxon p < 0,05) y menor fluidez que el AdSeal™ con diferencias estadisticamente significativas (Anova p = 0,0001863). Los valores de espesor de pelicula estan por encima del limite permitido por la norma 6876, posiblemente por la metodologia utilizada en el estudio; sin embargo, no se encontro diferencia estadisticamente significativa entre los selladores (Anova p = 0,4927). Conclusiones: la radiopacidad y fluidez de los selladores AdSeal™ y Topseal® cumplen con la Norma ISO 6876:2012, pero los valores de espesor de pelicula no cumplen con la norma.
The Constituency Project Fund of Members of Parliament, and Electoral Performance in Selected Constituencies in Ghana, 2013-2016

II DEDICATION. II ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . V List of Figures . IX List of Tables . X List of Abbreviations . XII CHAPTER 1 . 1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY . 1 1.