Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ceratium in Lake Erken: vertical distribution, migration and form variation

External morphological features and growth characteristics of the dinoflagellates Ceratium hirundinella and C. furcoides were investigated in relation to the environmental conditions in Lake Erken. Three distinct population maxima were distinguished, one in June, one in July, and one in September. C. hirundinella dominated the spring and summer populations. C. furcoides was rare in June, but it continuously increased and composed ca. 18% of the Ceratium-cetts in the autumn. The size of a C. hirundinella decreased during the investigation period and a form with a long horn disappeared in June. Ceratium was most numerous during the warmer periods in summer when a distinct thermocline appeared and before the turnover period in September. The alga preferred depths down to 3 m where the blue light dominated and the following parametric magnitudes could be measured: oxygen contents >5 mg 1-1, pH >7, HCO3, >1.7 meq. · 1-1, and a specific conductivity of ca. 250 mS · cm-1. The algal growth periods displayed doubling times of 2.63 and 4.04 days at surface temperatures of 19°C and 15°C, respectively. The water transparency decreased 3.8 m when Ceratium reached cell densities of 13 individuals · ml-1 (0–10 m depth). Its vertical migration demonstrated a dial rhythm with accumulation of cells in the surface waters during the day. Complicated patterns of surface avoidance occurred in clear weather and under wind stress.
Management of neck dissection complications in head and neck cancers

Background: Neck dissection is a vital step in eradicating the regional lymph node metastasis. The aim of study is to establish the incidence of post-operative complications in patients undergoing neck dissection and its management.Methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study of 82 patients admitted in the department of general surgery, BMCRI from June 2016 till January 2018 who underwent neck dissections for various head and neck cancers. These patients were studied for post-operative complications and their management.Results: Intra-operative complication being vascular injury (IJV repaired-2 cases), nerve injury and lymphatic injury (thoracic duct identified and serial ligation in 3 cases and right-side lymphatic duct injury in l case). Immediate post-operative complication being hemorrhage among 2 cases, re-opened in 1 case and managed by compression dressing in 1 case. Delayed complications being nerve injury among which marginal mandibular nerve injured in 5 cases, phrenic nerve in 1 case, vagus nerve in 1 case, spinal accessory nerve in 13 cases (palsy in 3 cases and praxia in 10 cases). Another delayed complication being chylorrhoea in 2 cases which was managed conservatively. Wound dehiscence noted among 4 cases, 2 of them were major (1 required redo flap, 1 managed conservatively) and 2 of them were minor complications.Conclusions: In our study, there were no peri-operative deaths. Nerves were most common structures injured. A careful pre-operative assessment, meticulous surgical technique, high quality post-operative care and appropriate rehabilitation help in preventing and managing complications.
Publication of the European Network on Psychoeducational Assessment, Intervention and Rehabilitation

Positive attitudes towards inclusion of children with special educational needs (SEN) are essential for a successful implementation of inclusive education. This study aimed to test a research model comprising a series of variables that are recognized in the scientific literature for influencing attitudes towards inclusion, by means of structural equation modeling. 518 student-teachers, school teachers and principals were involved in a supra-regional online study conducted in a Swiss canton. Variables were attitudes towards inclusion, self-efficacy, attitudes towards interdisciplinary team-teaching, experiences in specific school settings and opinions about school-environment characteristics. These were included in a theory guided structural equation model (SEM). The analyses revealed a good fit to the hypothesized model. Individual self-efficacy, attitudes towards interdisciplinary team-teaching, opinions about school-environment characteristics and practical experiences accounted for 34% of the variance in attitudes towards inclusion of children with SEN. The study allows a deeper insight in construct “attitudes towards inclusion of children with SEN” and a better understanding of the complexity of relations between the variables involved. The findings allow identifying more precisely the constellation of variables and relationships that play a role in predicting attitudes towards inclusion and, thus, are essential for implementing “a school for all”.
Genetic Analysis of Agronomic traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Inheritance of agronomically important traits was studied by crossing six rice genotypes including Shahpasand, Ahlami Tarom, Gharib, Neda, IR28 and Sepidroud in a 6×6 diallel mating design. The P1, P2, F1 and reciprocal crosses were arranged in a complimentary random block design with three replications. This study was conducted in 2009 at the research farm of Gonbad Kavous University. Nine quantitative traits were recorded for all accessions at each replication: of days to flowering, flag-leaf length to width ratio, plant height, number of panicles, number of primary branches, number of filled grains, panicle exertion length, panicle length and days to maturity. The results showed that there were significant differences among parents and also among crosses in terms of all of the traits studied. Genetically, parameters were significant for all traits (p<0.05) except in a few cases. The analysis of genetic variance was carried out that variation sources were not significant in b1 and c for number of filled grains, in b, b1, b2, b3 and d for flagleaf length, in b1 and b3 for plant length and c and d for panicle number. The average heterosis b1 was not significant for number of filled grains, flag-leaf length and plant height. In terms of traits studied, Ahlami Tarom was the best combinative parent. In many cases, crosses had positive and negative specific combinability, in which one or both of its crosses parent, had general combinability in terms of interested traits, notwithstanding, there were a few exceptional cases.
Assessment of the Microbiological Quality and Mycotoxin Contamination of Iranian Red Pepper Spice

The objective of this study was to assess the microbial contamination of Razavi Khorasan (Iran) hot red pepper. The natural occurrence of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in those samples was also investigated. For this purpose, 36 samples of this kind of pepper were collected from a farm and sun-dried. Standard and established methods were used for both microbiological analyses and mycotoxins identification. Total aerobic mesophilic counts of samples varied from 10 2 to 4×10 6 cfu g -1 . Coliforms were present at high levels in all samples ranging from 1.9×10 2 to 3.52×10 6 cfu g -1 that may indicate inappropriate hygienic quality of samples. 42% of the samples were of unsatisfactory quality due to the presence of E. coli . In all samples examined, sulphite-reducing clostridia (SRC) was below detection limit and Salmonella spp. was not detected. Fungi were found in all of the collected samples. Mold and yeast were generally high ranging from 2.4×10 3 to 4.6×10 6 cfu g -1 and the most predominant fungal genera were Aspergillus spp. , Penicillium spp and Rhizopus spp. Considering the results obtained, the samples analyzed contain a high level of microorganisms and only two samples (6%) had acceptable levels for all microbial factors according to EU Commission Recommendation (directive2004/24/EC). 69% and 17% of samples were found contaminated with total aflatoxins and ochratoxin A, respectively, that might contribute to health hazards for humans. Overall, The Razavi Khorasan hot red pepper samples collected for this study were contaminated with microorganisms and mycotoxins, which suggests that hygiene practice pre- and postharvesting must be improved if the region is to exploit fully the potential for this valuable product.
Corporate hackathons, how and why? A multiple case study of motivation, projects proposal and selection, goal setting, coordination, and outcomes

ABSTRACT Time-bounded events such as hackathons, data dives, codefests, hack-days, sprints or edit-a-thons have increasingly gained attention from practitioners and researchers. Yet there is a paucity of research on corporate hackathons, which are nearly ubiquitous and present significant organizational, cultural, and managerial challenges. To provide a comprehensive understanding of team processes and broad array of outcomes of corporate hackathons, we conducted a mixed-methods, multiple case study of five teams that participated in a large scale corporate hackathon. Two teams were “pre-existing” teams (PETs) and three were newly-formed “flash” teams (FTs). Our analysis revealed that PETs coordinated almost as if it was just another day at the office while creating innovations within the boundary of their regular work, whereas FTs adopted role-based coordination adapted to the hackathon context while creating innovations beyond the boundary of their regular work. Project sustainability depended on how much effort the team put into finding a home for their projects and whether their project was a good fit with existing products in the organization’s product portfolio. Moreover, hackathon participation had perceived positive effects on participants’ skills, careers, and social networks.
An inventory on herpetofauna with emphasis on conservation from Gingee Hills , Eastern-Ghats , Southern India

The report contributes to the community structure of the amphibians and reptiles and provides preliminary information on species diversity and their microhabitat association in Gingee hills. Gingee hills are located in Southern Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu and lying between 12°14 ́ N, 79°23 ́E. The forest habitats are composed of mixed dry deciduous forest and thorn scrub forest. A detailed herpetofauna survey was conducted from December 2015 to March 2016. Data collection were carried out by using Time Constrained Visual Encounter Survey method. Of 120 man hours harbors 56 species of herpetofauna, besides 15 species of amphibians belonging to 10 genera and 41 species of reptiles belonging to 30 genera were recorded, of which 21 species were ophidians (55%) and 20 species of lizards (45%). The microclimatic analysis of amphibian the temperature varied with 29.4oC ± 3.57°C and 30.8oC ± 2.73°C for reptiles. The amphibian humidity varied with 66.1±14.01% and 61.1 ± 10.21% for reptiles. The niche overlap index shows that many amphibian and reptiles overlapping between each other with maximum value of 0.98. This report indicated that the area is notably large in size of the richness of amphibians and reptiles.
Implementation of a Nurse-Led Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Program in Primary Care

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a serious concern, that requires close monitoring and facilitation of self-management skills and strategies, as well as development of a sense of selfefficacy, in patients with this chronic disease. The development of nurse-led Diabetes selfmanagement education (DSME) programs, combined with a multidisciplinary approach to care and management, is a safe and effective means of helping patients with uncontrolled T2DM to cultivate positive health behaviors, prevent long-term disability and effectively control blood sugars. A DSME program like this was developed and implemented at Mercy Midtown Family Practice, for patients with a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 9% or higher, whose diabetes and related complications are managed by Primary Care. It employed a multidisciplinary approach with Primary Care Providers (PCPs), Disease Management Registered Nurses (DMRNs) and Care/Case Management (CM) coordinators to provide collaborative, comprehensive care management. This program features a comprehensive Diabetes Education program, bi-weekly follow-ups by phone or in clinic between patients and DMRNs, point of care testing (POCT) of HbA1c every 6 weeks in clinic and facilitation of self-management skills and health behaviors throughout the program. This nurse-led DSME program resulted in an overall decrease in HbA1c of one point or more for 55% of participating patients. This includes HbA1c decreases for 22% of the participating patient cohort to below 7%. Additionally, 100% of participating patients report an increase in positive health behaviors and an increase in their sense of self-efficacy, as demonstrated through a skills self-assessment survey administered upon graduation from the program. IMPLEMENTATION OF A NURSE-LED DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT (DSME) PROGRAM IN PRIMARY CARE 3 Implementation of a Nurse-Led Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Program in Primary Care Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a world-wide pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO (2018), an estimated 1.6 million deaths were directly caused by T2DM in 2016. Another 2.2 million deaths were attributable to high blood sugar. In those individuals who died from hyperglycemia, almost half occurred before the age of 70. In addition to these statistics, T2DM remains one of the major causes of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and limb amputation world-wide (WHO, 2018). Because of the pervasive prevalence of this chronic disease, interventions promoting diabetes self-management skills and strategies is crucial to preventing permanent disability and improving health and quality of life (QoL) in patients with T2DM.
Agronomic characteristics related to grain yield and crude protein content in common vetch (Vicia sativa) accessions of diverse geographic origin

We analysed the grain yield and quality in common vetch accessions to assess their breeding potential. A small-plot trial was carried out in 2005 and 2006 at the experimental field of the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops at Rimski Šančevi. 14 accessions, of diverse geographic origin and status, from the Novi Sad Vicia collection were tested. The highest grain yield was in accession VIC 006 (2205 kg ha−1), while the highest grain dry matter crude protein was in accession Topaze (329 g kg−1). Significant positive correlations were found between the time from sowing to harvest and grain dry matter crude protein content (rgxy = 0.754). A cluster analysis of the tested common vetch accessions showed four main groups that are assumed to correlate with geographic and biological origin. The variability measured offers a basis for developing novel common vetch cultivars that could increase the use of this crop among the farmers in Serbia and the Balkans.
The continent-ocean (Seve-Köli) boundary in the Sarek-Padjelanta Mts. revisited: Swedish Caledonides

ABSTRACT In the Swedish Caledonides, the continent-ocean boundary is represented by the basal thrust of the Iapetus-derived Köli Nappe Complex (KNC) which overlies the Seve Nappe Complex (SNC) derived from the outer rifted margin of Baltica and the continent-ocean transition (COT). Current maps and literature subdivide the Seve teconostratigraphy in northern Sweden (Sarek-Padjelanta region) into three mega-lenses, the lowest of which (Vaimok lens) is composed of quartz-feldspathic gneisses and subordinate marble, all hosting eclogites. It is overlain by the Sarek lens composed of a COT dyke complex and, along its western margin, a narrow belt of phyllites, schists, quartzite, marbles and greenschists. Overlying this belt is Tsäkkok lens of the same composition as the Vaimok lens. The situation with an intermediate-pressure and often excellently preserved sheeted-dyke complex intercalated between two lenses of complexly deformed high-pressure rocks invited to intricate models of accretion, including out-of-sequence stacking of slices of the continental margin during early Ordovician subduction. Based on a detailed study of a select area and examination of the evolution of previous concepts, this study reinterprets the narrow belt along the western margin of the Sarek Lens as typical of the lower KNC. The favoured explanation of the presence of intermediate-pressure Köli rocks below high-pressure Seve rocks is recumbent folding and/or mega-sheath folding of the Seve-Köli nappe sequence during Scandian (Siluro-Devonian) accretion, by analogy with the situation in places in the central Swedish Caledonides. Previous models of early out-of-sequence stacking during subduction of the continental margin need reconsideration.
A Positive Behavioral Approach: Identifying Theoretical Factors Influencing Moderate Drinking Practices

Focusing on problematic behavior can stigmatize the target audience for change campaigns, especially in the context of alcohol consumption. In previous studies, excessive drinking (the problematic behavior) has been the dominant focus. By contrast, this study empirically examines moderate drinking practices (the desired behavior) in an Australian adult population. An online survey was administered, and results were analyzed through structural equation modeling. Findings indicate moderate drinking practices were applied more frequently by females than males. Confidence enhancement and sexual enhancement expectancies were negatively associated with moderate drinking practices. This study indicates higher self-efficacy skills (i.e., refusing alcohol offered) were associated with more moderate alcohol consumption practices. Findings of this study can be used to guide intervention design to attract and retain moderate alcohol drinkers. By taking a positive behavioral approach, modifiable factors to effect the desired change are identified delivering actionable insights that can be implemented to achieve the desired change (e.g., increase moderate drinking practices).
Sheep genotype, age and muscle type affect the expression of metabolic enzyme markers

The objective of this study was to determine whether genotype, age (4, 8, 14 and 22 months), sex (ewe and wether) and muscle type influence ovine (n = 587) muscle metabolic characteristics. The genotypes represented were Poll Dorsetgrowth × Border Leicester Merino, Poll Dorsetgrowth × Merino, Poll Dorsetmuscling × Merino, Merino × Merino and Border Leicester × Merino. Between 4 and 22 months of age, myoglobin concentration within all muscles and all genotypes doubled, with the bulk of this response occurring between 4 and 8 months of age. Levels in the longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LT) and semimembranosus muscles were double those seen in the semitendinosus (ST) muscle, and Merinos had the lowest myoglobin concentrations of all genotypes. The other aerobic indicator, isocitrate dehydrogenase, had lower activity in the ST compared with the LT, was lower in 22-month-old sheep compared with all other ages, and decreased as selection for leanness increased. Both phosphofructokinase and lactate dehydrogenase activity tended to increase with age, were lower in the ST compared with the LT, and had higher activity in the Border Leicester × Merino sheep. The correlation between the percentage of total myofibre area comprising type 2X myofibres and metabolic markers was far higher for the oxidative indicators isocitrate dehydrogenase and myoglobin, which both decreased as relative area of type 2X fibres increased. However, the strongest correlations were with the relative area of type 2A myofibres, which were consistently high for both oxidative and glycolytic metabolic markers implying positive coregulation with both energy producing pathways.
Environmental policy instruments and corruption

ABSTRACT In this paper we discuss the choice of taxation or regulation of environmental externalities. The subject might appear to be a well-trodden path, but we believe we have a new angle on this well-established question. We think we are being quite realistic when we assume that corrupt practices lurk behind every corner, threatening to derail the good intents of any regulator. With this starting point we compare the result of trying to impose taxation contra regulation in environments where the implementation in both cases will be marred by corrupt practices of under-reporting emissions and bribing inspectors. In a simple and stylized model of these circumstances we show that taxes tend to perform the same or better in the sense that a pollution tax induces greater compliance and lower pollution than does a regulatory standard. We also show that the advantages of a tax are particularly great in countries where the enforcement ability of authorities is weak, which is commonly thought to be the case in developing countries.
Stage-Environment Fit and Middle Level Virtual Learners: A Phenomenological Case Study

Abstract There has been an increase in research regarding experiences within virtual education. However, little attention has been given to the middle level context. Through a theoretical lens grounded in stage-environment fit theory, this phenomenological case study describes the lived experiences of two middle level virtual learners as they engage in an academic year of virtual middle school. Their shared experiences give attention to a need for relatedness, self-efficacy, motivation and autonomy in the virtual context.
Effect of replacing Fe with Ti on the electrical and dielectric properties of orthoferrite La0.7Ga0.3Fe1-xTixO3 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3)

ABSTRACT La0.7Ga0.3Fel-xTixO3 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3) polycrystalline compounds were successfully prepared using the solid–solid process. The structural study proves that the samples are centrosymmetric at room temperature. From admittance spectroscopy, it is shown that the frequency dependence of conductivity is correctly fitted by the empirical Jonscher's law, implying a semiconductor behavior. The microstructure contribution into conductivity is discussed based on grain and grain boundary response in a wide frequency range. The activation energy of the conduction process was deduced. Then, mobile carriers can travel over neighboring and distant sites by the hopping process. According to the impedance analysis, just a single relaxation phenomenon is noticed. The magnitude of capacitance confirms the microstructure effect with ferroelectric feature. Dielectric study proves that the permittivity rise results mainly from interfacial and orientational polarizations.
A diachronic study of indirect object doubling in Argentinian Spanish

ABSTRACT This article investigates the textual motivation of clitic doubling in Spanish with a case study of indirect object doubling in 18th, 19th and 20th century Argentinian Spanish. It is generally assumed that doubling originated with preposed and stressed NPs, and increased in frequency till it was obligatory in those contexts. This development and the further spread of doubling have been ascribed mainly to topicality and high accessibility of the indirect object. However, in our data indirect objects may also be doubled when they are not highly accessible, for instance, when they are coded by an indefinite NP that introduces a new discourse referent. To gain a more comprehensive insight, we relate doubling to the interaction between the indirect and the direct object in terms of their accessibility marking. We observe that the gradual, ongoing spread of doubling to definite and indefinite indirect objects, which mark low accessibility, is strongest in contexts where the direct objects are marked for high accessibility, i.e., in contexts with the inverse distribution of the unmarked pattern, in which the indirect object has high and the direct object low accessibility marking. We interpret this surprising finding in terms of informational prominence and degrees of communicative dynamism.