Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Serum dosage of CPK-MB in dogs with ST deviation by chemiluminescence

Embora frequente em humanos, as doencas hipoxicas e isquemicas do coracao sao pouco relatadas em caes, com poucos relatos de infarto agudo do miocardio (IAM) nesta especie. Alguns achados no eletrocardiograma podem sugerir hipoxia/isquemia miocardica, como a elevacao ou depressao do segmento ST, mas nao ha estudos que mostram se os desvios do segmento ST estao associados a lesoes miocardicas e aumento serico da creatinafosfoquinase (CPK-MB). A fim de investigar possiveis lesoes nas celulas miocardicas em condicoes de ma perfusao, 38 caes foram estudados, 20 com eletrocardiograma normal e 18 com elevacao ou depressao do segmento ST, registrados em papel, na derivacao II, velocidade de 50 mm/s e sensibilidade N (1mV = 1cm). A mensuracao da creatinafosfoquinase isoenzima MB (CPK-MB) em caes normais (grupo 1) determinou os valores controle (em ng/ml), que foram comparados com os obtidos a partir de caes com desvio (grupo 2), permitindo a confirmacao ou nao da lesao miocardica. Os valores medios de CPK-MB obtidos de caes nos grupos 1 e 2 foram 0,540ng/ml (DP±0,890) e 0,440ng / ml (DP ± 1.106), respectivamente. A um nivel de significância de 5%, a relacao de CPK-MB com a idade, massa e creatinofosfoquinase total (CPK-T) nao foi significativa nos grupos 1 e 2. Nao houve diferencas na CPK-MB, ao nivel de 5%, entre os grupos 1 e 2. Conclui-se que e possivel utilizar o kit de ensaio imunometrico por quimioluminescencia humano na especie canina e que a hipoxia/isquemia revelada pelos desvios do segmento ST, nao significa lesao miocardica.
Stability of Supply Coefficients and Consistency of Supply-Driven and Demand-Driven Input-Output Models: A Reply

A comment by Miller was published in the August 1989 issue of Environment and Planning A, which makes an intriguing comparison of a paper by Chen and Rose with one by myself. His comment concerns the uses of various terminologies in the literature on supply-driven and demand-driven input—output models and the claims to have defined terms such as ‘stability’, ‘joint stability’, and ‘consistency’. Further, generalizations are made on the basis of a specific set of aggregated data for the US economy to show that biproportional changes suggested in my theorem are unlikely to be observed in the real world. I will show that Miller adds no illumination to the issues of ‘stability’ or ‘consistency’, and that, in fact, his comment accomplishes nothing of import. His comment could also leave us with the impression that the USA is the only ‘real-world’ example worthy of comment.
Taxonomy and geographic distribution of the species of Centris of the hyptidis group (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Centridini), with description of a new species from central Brazil

The species of Centris of the hyptidis group are revised. The group, composed by C. hyptidis Ducke, C. hyptidoides Roig-Alsina, and C. thelyopsis n. sp. , exhibits unique morphological characters within the genus, like foreand midtrochanters with a laminar expansion at the base, and elaiospathes strongly modified. An updated catalog, and floral and distributional records are provided for each species, as well as an identification key and a distribution map. The male of C. hyptidoides is described for the first time and a modern diagnosis for C. hyptidis is presented. A new species, C. thelyopsis n. sp. , is described from Goias State, in central Brazil. It can be easily distinguished from the two previously known species by its predominant orange pilosity, including that of the hind legs and metasoma.
Clinical and histopathological investigations in exotic catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) under culture condition

Diseases of farmed exotic catfish ( Pangasianodon hypophthalmus ) were investigated by clinical and histopathological examination. Fishes showing clinical signs of disease (anal protrusion, hemorrhage, red eyes and mouth, ulcer on the body surface, grayish cotton wool patches on skin, eroded tail and fins) were sampled from the fish farm of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and a private fish farm viz., Al-Falah Agro Farm (AAF) of Mymensingh District of Bangladesh. Gills of fishes were found to have the most prominent pathological conditions followed by kidney, skeletal muscle and liver. Loss of epidermis, massive infiltration of blood cells in the dermis and necrosis with vacuolation were observed in the affected fishes of BAU fish farm. In addition to these pathological changes, fishes of AAF were found to have pyknotic nuclei in dermis. General gill pathology of fishes from two farms included lamellar hypertrophy and hyperplasia, telangiectasis, haemorrhage, lamellar fusion and necrosis of lamellar epithelial cells. Liver pathology included necrotic and vacuolated hepatocytes. Mild haemorrhagic lesion, pyknotic nuclei and melanomacrophage centers were also found in the liver of fishes of both farms. Major renal pathology included necrotic and ruptured kidney tubules and renal corpuscles, severe haematopoietic necrosis, presence of melanomacrophage centers and haemorrhages.
AN EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT OF A MATRIX CONVERTER WITH PASSIVE OR ACTIVE LOADS

In this paper, an equivalent circuit to obtain the steady-state performance of a system composed of matrix converter (MC) with its input filter feeding passive or active, an induction motor, loads is presented. The presented equivalent circuit is verified by comparing its results with previously published results. It is found that the presented equivalent circuit gives almost the same performance results obtained from the previously published results which proves the validity of this equivalent circuit.
Photosynthetic algal production, accumulation and release of phytoplankton storage carbohydrates and bacterial production in a gradient in daily nutrient supply

In a mesocosm experiment providing a gradient of semi-continuous addition of mineral nutrient, production rates and mortality of phytoplankton were estimated. Heterotrophic bacterial biomass and production rates and their responses to the mineral nutrients additions were also estimated. The purpose of the experiment was to establish responses of the major biological factors as a function of nutrient amendments. Initial primary production was � 0.47 m gCL � 1 day � 1 . In the most fertilized mesocosm, phytoplankton biomass increased at a specific rate of 0.4 day � 1 during the first week of the experiment, and on day 9 primary production reached a peak at 1027 m gCL � 1 day � 1 . The responses in the other fertilized mesocosms were intermediate, and in an unfertilized control the variables measured stayed almost constant throughout the experiment. The termination of the blooms in the fertilized mesocosms was a consequence of nitrogen limitation, and nitrogen limitation subsequently induced storage of intracellular organic material in the phytoplankton. In the mesocosm receiving the highest daily dose of nutrients, strong post-bloom nutrient limitation resulted in high phytoplankton mortality, and release of organic material from the algae supported the gradient’s highest heterotrophic bacterial production.
The occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts and physical assessment of selected lakes in Kuantan, Pahang

Parasitic infection is one of major public health problems especially in developing countries. Cryptosporidium is one of the common human parasites that cause waterborne disease outbreak in industrialized countries. In this present study, we aimed to determine the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and to determine whether a statistical association existed between the occurrences and physical parameters in water samples from selected recreational lakes in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Samples were collected from three stations of Lake TG and Lake TB for three consecutive months, from November 2014 to January 2015. The samples were processed to detect the presence of the waterborne protozoa using flat-bed membrane filtration technique. Between the two lakes, the occurrence of Cryptosporidium was higher in Lake TB (0.66 oocysts/L) as compared to Lake TG (0.53 oocysts/L). For monthly occurrence trend for both lakes, the number of Cryptosporidium oocysts present was highest in November, followed by January, and lastly December. In Lake TG, the occurrence of these protozoa was 0.27 oocysts/L during November, 0.06 oocysts/L during December, and 0.20 oocysts/L during January while in lake TB, the occurrence of Cryptosporidium was 0.37 oocysts/L during November, 0.06 oocysts/L during December, and 0.23 oocysts/L during January. All the physical parameters did not show any significant correlation with the protozoa based on Pearson correlation analysis where p (probability level) > 0.05. Therefore, these physical parameters are not suitable for the indicator of the presence of these parasite oocysts in both lakes. Based on the results, it is clearly shown that there is a need to implement the detection of waterborne protozoa and physico-chemical analysis in Malaysia. In, addition, the analysis of heavy metals (copper, mercury, chromium, and zinc) is also recommended for this type of study. Hence, molecular characterization and viability status of Cryptosporidium should be applied to identify species and genotypes for better understanding of the epidemiology of this waterborne parasite.
Generation mean analysis for yield attributing traits in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)

The inheritance of genetic parameters in mungbean [Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek] were studied from six generations of four crosses namely ML 1271 x MUL 81, VC 6370-30-65 x MUL 81, ML 1271 x LM 51 and VC 6370-30-65 x LM 51 by using generation mean analysis. Six generations of these crosses viz. Pl' P2' F1, F2, B1 and B2 were grown in a randomized block design with three replications during kharif 2003. Each parent, Fl' B1 and B2 were grown in single row of 4m length, while F2 were grown in four rows of 4m length. Inter and intra-row spacings were kept 45 cm and 10 cm, respectively. Observations were recorded on different yield attributing traits namely days to 50 % flowering, days to maturity, plant height, branches per plant, clusters per plant, pods per plant, seeds per pod, grain yield per plant and 100-grain weight on single plant basis on 5 randomly selected plants in Pl' P2 and F1; 10 plants in B1 and B2 and 20 plants for F2 generation of each cross. The data were first subjected to A, Band C scaling tests to detect presence of epistasis and then the epistatic model given by Hayman [1] was used for estimation of gene effects.
VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR AND ENDOTHELIAL DAMAGE: A POSSIBLE ASSOCIATION WITH COVID-19

❀ COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is a new type of infection which has caused an enormous social and economic burden across the world. While most people will develop a mild-to-moderate form of the disease or even stay asymptomatic, a certain proportion will get critically ill. COVID-19 mortality risk is higher in elderly patients and in patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Molecular mechanisms which underlie these risks are not yet understood for COVID-19. Here I discuss a possible association of COVID-19 complications with von Willebrand factor (VWF) level and endothelial damage. VFW is an important prognostic marker of endothelial dysfunction and its level fluctuates depending on age. VWF level is also variable depending on sex and race. Importantly, chloroquine, a drug that showed potential efficacy for COVID-19 treatment, can influence VWF secretion and consequently its level and activity. I propose that VWF level and activity might be predictors of the COVID-19 morbidity and mortality; moreover the VWF might be involved in the pathogenesis of the disease. I suggest that a comprehensive study of VWF level in SARS-CoV-2 positive groups of people with mild and severe course of the disease should be undertaken.
Isolation, Screening and Optimized Production of Extracellular Xylanase under Submerged Condition from Aspergillus Flavus Mtcc 9390

In order to isolate xylanolytic microbial strains, screening and isolation was done using agricultural waste and decaying biomass. The enzyme super-secreter Aspergillus flavus MTCC 9390 was selected for optimized production of xylanase. Various process variables were optimized using conventional ‘one-variable-at-a-time’ approach which involves varying a single independent variable and maintaining others at a constant level. All culture conditional variables had profound influence on enzyme production and 15-30% increase was brought by nitrogen source only. A synergistic five-fold increase in xylanase production was achieved when an inoculums size of 2 x 106 spores/ mL was incubated in modified Czapek Dox-A for 6 days at pH 6.0 and temperature 45oC under static conditions in submerged fermentation.
Characterization of microsatellite loci from the Japanese eel Anguilla japonica

The Japenese eel, Anguilla japonica, is generally assumed to be composed of a single population with wide distribution range, and some genetic studies using allozyme or mitochondrial DNA methods supported this population model. However, one genetic study suggested the existence of multiple populations in this species, and thus, more detailed studies on the population structure is needed. Here we characterized a total of 11 microsatellite markers of the Japanese eel. These will serve as powerful tools for detailed population study for the Japanese eel, though two of them showed the significant departure from the Hardy–Weinberg expectations.
Spatio-temporal distribution and production of calanoid copepods in the Central Baltic Sea

The aim of our study was the exploration of species-specific distribution and production patterns of dominant copepods in the Central Baltic Sea (Bornholm Basin). Spatio-temporal distribution, egg and secondary production were studied by means of net-sampling and egg production experiments from April to August 1999. Vertical and horizontal distribution patterns appeared to be linked with each other and were primarily species-dependent. Both Acartia spp. and Temora longicomis preferentially inhabited the upper 30 m of the water column and the shallower marginal regions of the Bornholm Basin. In contrast, the C4-5 and C6 of Pseudocalanus spp. preferentially inhabited the halocline region (50-70 m) and the deep central part of the area. Observed differences in horizontal distribution among these three copepods appear to result from different depth preferences and depth-dependent water circulation patterns. Egg production rates (EPR) clearly exhibited seasonal differences with maximum EPR in May and minimum EPR in July. Mean EPR was significantly different between species, being highest in Acartia spp. and lowest in Pseudocalanus spp. The variability in EPR was related to differences in hydrography and modelled food environment.
DISRUPTION OF WEED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL BY AN OPPORTUNISTIC MIRID PREDATOR

Species cascades involving generalist predators, biological control herbivores, and invasive plants have great potential to disrupt weed biological control efforts and the ability of herbivores to limit plant invasions. We found that Plagiognathus politis, a mirid bug typically reported as herbivorous and as an agricultural pest, was an avid opportunistic predator of Galerucella calmariensis, an herbivore introduced to North America for biological control of Lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife). In field cages, adult and immature mirid bugs consumed large numbers of eggs and young larvae of G. calmariensis in addition to feeding on purple loosestrife leaves. We document a species cascade that benefited purple loosestrife; in mesocosms, mirid predation on G. calmariensis allowed purple loosestrife to maintain greater leaf, stem, and reproductive biomass than without predators. In field cages, however, top-down effects were weaker, probably because G. calmariensis had a temporal refuge from predation. An .
Phylogeny and subfamilial classification of the grasses (Poaceae)

A large collaborative effort has yiel(led a comprehensive study of the phylogeny and a new suhfanilial classification of the grass family (Poaceae/Graminieae). The stu(ly was (con(luc(ted on an integratedl andl representative set of 62 grasses (0.6% of the species and ca. 8% of the genera) plus four outgroup taxa using six molecular sequence (lata sets ({ndhFl, rbcL, rpoC2, phyB, ITS2, and (;BSSI or waxy), chloroplast restriction site (lata, and( morphological idata. A parsimony analysis using 2143 informative characters (the comblined analysis) resulted in a single most parsimonious tree of 8752 steps with an RI of 0.556 and bootstrap support of > 90% for more than half of the internal no(les. Significant relationships that appear consistently in all analyses of all (lata sets and are strongly supported by the combined analysis include the following: Joinvilleaceae are sister to a monophyletic Poaceae; the earliest (liverging lineages of the Poaceae are Anomochlooideae, Pharoideae, and Puelioideae, respectively; and( all remaining grasses form a clade. Multiple monophyletic clades were recovere(, including Bambusoideae s. str., Ehrhartoideae, Pooideae s.l., Aristidoideae, l)anthonioideae, Chloridoideae s. str. , Chloridoideae s.l. , Panicoideae, Parianeae, Olyreae s. str. , Oryzeae, Stipeae, Meliceae, Lygeum + Nardus, and Molinia + Phragmites. 'The PACCAI) Clade is monophyletic, containing Aristidoideae, Danthonioideae, Arundinoideae s. str. , Chloridoideae s.l. , Centothecoideae, Panicoideae, Eriachne, Micraira, and Gynerium. Based on the phylogeny, a classification of 11 previously published subfamilies (Anomochlooideae, Pharoideae, Puelioideae, Bambusoideae, Ehrhartoideae, Pooideae, Aristidoideae, Arundinoideae, Chloridoideae, Centothecoideae, and Panicoideae) and 1 new subfamily (Danthonioideae) is proposed. Several changes in the circumscription of traditionally recognized subfamilies are included. Previous phylogenetic work and classifications are reviewed in relation to this classification and circumscription, and major characteristics of each subfamily are discussed and described. The matrix, trees, and updated data matrix are available at (http://www.virtualherbarium.org/grass/gpwg/ default.htm).
First record of Mola ramsayi from the Sea of Oman, Sultanate of Oman

The first record of the southern ocean sunfish Mola ramsayi in Omani waters is reported based on a single 916 mm total length specimen found stranded on the coasts of Sur City 193 km south of the Omani capital Muscat, 22835′10.22′′N 59830′18.91′′E. This account also represents the third northernmost record of a south ocean sunfish in the Indian Ocean. Morphometric and meristic data are provided and compared with those of 5 specimens caught off United Arab Emirates, Brazil and India. The southern ocean distribution of M. ramsayi is corrected in this report.
Effects of chromium methionine supplements on the performance and serum metabolites of broiler chickens

The effect of chromium methionine (CrMet) supplements on the performance and serum metabolites of broiler chickens was investigated. Two hundreds and eighty eight male broiler chickens (Ross 308) were assigned to four dietary groups (0, 200, 400 or 800 ppb CrMet) over 42-d experimental period. Performance, mortality and serum metabolites were determined. Addition of CrMet to the broiler chicken diets had no effect on performance in the starter phase (P>0.05), but in the grower phase, body weight (BW) was influenced with CrMet supplementation (P<0.05). The highest final BW was recorded for the 200 ppb CrMet followed by 800 ppb treatment. The lowest mortality was recorded for 400 ppb followed by 800 ppb CrMet treatment. By supplementing the diets of these birds with CrMet the serum metabolites were altered and glucose (GLU), cholesterol (CHL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) contents were reduced and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) increased (P<0.05). The results confirm that a supplement of chromium methionine was beneficial on the growth performance and serum metabolites of broilers and 200 ppb gives best growth performance.
Genetic variability, character association and diversity analysis in turmeric

The experimental material comprised of 83 turmeric genotypes were evaluated at Faizabad (U.P.), India during 2011–12. The highest magnitude for coefficient of variation at genotypic (GCV) and phenotypic levels (PCV) was observed for number of tertiary rhizomes per plant followed by number of tillers per clump and number of secondary rhizomes per plant. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance was expressed for number of leaves per shoot followed by number of tertiary rhizomes per plant. The rhizome yield per plant exhibited highly significant and positive correlation with weight of fresh rhizome per plant followed by weight of mother rhizome and number of primary rhizomes per plant. The highest positive direct effect on rhizome yield was exerted by weight of fresh rhizomes per plant followed by number of leaves per shoot. Among 83 turmeric genotypes in 10 clusters, the highest number of genotypes was grouped in cluster V (18 genotypes) followed by cluster III (14 genotypes), clusters VIII, IV, VII, I, X, VI IX, and II possessed 11, 10, 9, 7, 6, 4, 2 and 2 genotypes, respectively. The maximum intra- and inter-cluster distance was observed for the cluster II followed by cluster IX and cluster I. The highest percent contribution of genetic divergence was noticed with rhizome yield followed by weight of primary rhizomes and plant height. These cluster based analysis have proved to be effective methods in grouping turmeric accessions that may facilitate their effective utilization in crop improvement programmes through direct selection.
Gentrifiers in the post-socialist city? A critical reflection on the dynamics of middle- and upper-class professional groups in Warsaw

This article explores changes in residential patterns of middle- and upper-class professionals in Warsaw (considered as potential gentrifiers) during the post-socialist transition and discusses the delimitation of areas where gentrification-type social evolution has taken place. It addresses three research questions: Could the social upgrading seen in Warsaw be labelled as gentrification? What are the mechanisms of change? How have the different socio-professional subgroups that are commonly described as gentrifiers shaped this process? The analysis revealed that only a few areas could be labelled as potentially gentrified. Most social upgrading was due to intergenerational social mobility in situ. The residential choices of potential gentrifiers tended to reflect their attachment to traditionally attractive neighbourhoods and a search for better living conditions, rather than confirmed new consumption patterns and lifestyle. At the urban scale, although potential gentrifiers were attracted by new housing, this was less obvious when analysed at the level of districts. Drawing on gentrification concepts, and the theory of forms of capital (with particular attention given to the specific characteristics of Central Eastern Europe), the multifaceted role of four groups of potential gentrifiers was explored. A group characterised by a high level of economic capital underwent structural changes and significantly expanded into peripheral areas. Specialists working in the arts and culture (typically the pioneers of gentrification) reinforced their presence in several semi-central areas that were originally inhabited by blue-collar workers. Finally, a dynamically developing group of creative professionals appeared as the post-socialist forerunners of social upgrading.