Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Detection of infectious bursal disease viruses by using cloned cDNA probes

A molecular clone representing 445 base pairs at the 3' end of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) genome segment B was used in a dot blot hybridization assay to detect viral RNA from cell culture and from chicken bursa and spleen tissue specimens. The cloned nucleotide sequence represents approximately 14% of the virus-encoded polymerase (VP-1) gene. The lower detection limit of radiolabeled probes prepared from this clone was 0.1 ng of IBDV double-stranded RNA. The probe had broad specificity and was used to detect four serotype 1 IBDV strains and one serotype 2 IBDV strain. This probe, however, did not cross-react with nucleic acid extracted from nine unrelated poultry viruses. A rapid procedure for isolation of IBDV genomic RNA from bursa and spleen tissue specimens was developed and used with the dot blot hybridization assay to detect IBDV strains in tissue samples from experimentally infected and commercially reared chickens.
Comparative study of classification techniques on biomedical data from hypertext documents

In this paper, our goal is to mine biomedical data from hypertext documents e.g., mining data from web contents using data mining algorithms with the help of 'biomedical ontology'. We collect a number of documents using Google and preprocess the hypertext documents and extract the text data. Next job is the identification of biomedical data. To identify whether a word is a biomedical entity or not we use a biomedical database, the 'UMLS metathesaurus'. The mapping of biomedical entity from the metathesaurus will be done based on keyword query. The more occurrence of a biomedical entity in a page, the more relevant the page is, and thus, we can re-rank the documents to find the most important documents. Then we test and analyse the performance of seven most popular classification algorithms by training them separately with the documents ranked by Google and our algorithm.
Micfosurgical Thumb Reconstruction with Toe Transfer: Selection of Various Techniques

Microsurgical toe transfer is an established method for reconstruction of missing thumbs. However, there is little agreement on which of the various techniques represents the ideal transfer. Basically, selection of technique requires balancing the patient's functional needs, appearance of the reconstructed thumb, and donor-site cosmesis. Based on our experience with 103 toe-to-thumb transfers performed over the past 9 years, this paper attempts to provide guidelines for appropriate selection among the four most commonly employed toe transfer techniques (e.g., second toe, total great toe, great toe wrap-around, trimmed great toe) so that optimal results and patient's acceptance can both be achieved. (Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 93: 345, 1994.)
Motion planning for Human-Robot Interaction based on stereo vision and SIFT

It is very important for a robot to obverse its environment in real-time and walk without collision in a crowd. This paper presents a motion planning method, based on visual feedback, for safe Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in dynamic environments. Firstly, in order to improve accuracy of features marching, Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) is merged into binocular stereo vision, which is used to detect motion of people. Secondly, by improving Lazy PRM, a robot can find the shortest safe path and move to predetermined destination along the path. Experimental results show that position of people can be detected in real-time in environments with several people walking inside, and the accuracy can reach 96%. Therefore, a robot can arrive at the goal configuration node without collision with people much faster than Lazy PRM.
A 57.5–90.1-GHz Magnetically Tuned Multimode CMOS VCO

This paper presents a magnetically tuned (MT) multimode VCO featuring an ultrawide frequency tuning range. A switched-triple-shielded transformer is proposed to change the magnetic coupling coefficient between the primary and secondary coils in the transformer tank to greatly increase the frequency tuning range of the dual-band VCO to cover the whole E-band continuously. Fabricated in a 65-nm CMOS process, the MT-VCO measures a frequency tuning range of 41.1% from 57.5 to 90.1 GHz while consuming 7 to 9 mA at 1.2-V supply with chip area of 0.03 mm2. The measured phase noises at 10-MHz offset from carrier frequencies of 58, 72.2, 80.5, and 90.1 GHz, are -107.4, -111.8, -107.8, and -105.1 dBc/Hz, respectively, which correspond to FOMT between -184.2 and -192.2 dBc/Hz.
Mathematical Modeling of Single Peak Dynamic Recrystallization Flow Stress Curves in Metallic Alloys

Deformation of metals and alloys at temperatures above 0.5 Tm is a complex process in which mechanical working interacts with various metallurgical processes such as dynamic restoration including recovery and recrystallization, and phase transformation for polymorphous materials. The understanding of these processes, however, enables the behavior of the metals and alloys. Recent developments have been described in several review papers. These reviews were in agreement that metals and alloys having relatively low values of stacking fault energy (SFE) could recrystallize dynamically, whereas those of high SFE including bcc metals and alloys which behave in a manner similar to fcc metals of high SFE recovered dynamically only during high temperature deformation. So that, according to microstructural evolutions, material response can principally be divided into two categories in hot deformation: dynamic recovery (DRV) type and dynamic recrystallization (DRX) type.
Corporation Diversification and Firm Performance: Evidence from Vietnamese Listed Firms

We examine the effect of corporate diversification on the performance of firms listed on the Vietnamese stock exchanges, using 2744 firm year observations over the period from 2007 to 2012. We find that corporate diversification has a negative impact on firm performance. Our results are robust to various econometric estimation techniques including fixed effect, instrumental fixed effect, Heckman selection model and system generalised method of moments. In the Vietnamese context, the lack of an efficient corporate governance system may encourage firms to follow corporate diversification strategies, thus impairing their performance.
Comparison of Molecular and Conventional Methods for Typing of Enteroviral Isolates

ABSTRACT Twenty-eight enteroviral isolates obtained from various clinical specimens were typed by Lim-Benyesh-Melnick (LBM) pool-based neutralization, PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP), and partial sequencing of the VP1 region of the enteroviral genome. Sequencing was found to be a good alternative to LBM typing, while PCR-RFLP was inadequate for identification of enteroviral isolates.
Genome Sequence of Bacillus pumilus S-1, an Efficient Isoeugenol-Utilizing Producer for Natural Vanillin

ABSTRACT Bacillus pumilus S-1 is an efficient isoeugenol-utilizing producer of natural vanillin. The genome of B. pumilus S-1 contains the epoxide hydrolase and six candidate monooxygenases that make it possible to explore the mechanism involved in conversion of isoenguenol to vanillin in the B. pumilus strain.
Labor Monitoring: A Practical Experience

Intrauterine pressure (IUP), fetal heart rate (FHR) and scalp pH, were monitored during labor in patients admitted to a research center and community hospital. Labor monitoring has practical limitations. The membranes must be ruptured and the cervix must be dilated 4 to 5 cm. One-half of the records cannot be interpreted, and 25% of the patients describe fear and pain associated with instrumentation. Ninety-two percent of all patients, however, liked the active medical and paramedical supervision of their labor. In a community hospital, monitoring is impractical without an around the- clock monitoring team. The main limitations of fetal scalp pH determinations are technical and time factors. It is concluded that the major contribution of present-day monitoring methods is the attention that the obstetrician and nurse focus on the fetus and uterus of high-risk patients.
SPK Rekomendasi Pemilihan Kandidat Pejabat Struktural Menggunakan Metode Profile Matching (Studi Kasus: Pemerintah Kota Tarakan)

Through the State Civil Apparatus Law, the Government attempt to reduce nepotism by creating an open competition system among civil servants in the process of filling positions. Regional Civil Service Agency (BKD) Tarakan already has personnel database and decision support system that can combine the existing database with the scoring model to get the candicate profile who fit with vacant positions is needed to support more objective performance. The Application of profile matching method in this decision support system is expected to help the candidate selection process on structural officer in the Government of Tarakan comply with the ability of a required field in a position. From the research we concluded that the change in the value of the candicate profile, and the number of subcriteria that used to categorize the positions can affect the closeness of candidates with vacant position and the use of profile matching method for case that the highest value is the best value requires that the ideal value used is the value the maximum in order to avoid exceeding the expectations of ideal.
Release of noradrenaline from the cat spleen by nerve stimulation and potassium.

1. Release of noradrenaline from the perfused cat spleen, or from isolated spleen slices, in response to prolonged nerve stimulation or maintained depolarization by potassium was measured. 2. Prolonged stimulation of the splenic nerves at 2, 10 and 30 Hz for 10 min evoked release, which was maximum during the first 2 min, and then declined during the remaining period of stimulation. When noradrenaline release was induced by high potassium from the perfused spleen or from isolated slices, it followed a similar time course to nerve stimulation. Similar results were obtained from phenoxybenzamine‐treated spleens, using both modes of stimulation. 3. Stimulation of the splenic nerves in calcium‐free Krebs solution did not release noradrenaline. If calcium was introduced at a later stage during stimulation, the release was markedly diminished. In phenoxybenzamine‐ or phentolamine‐treated spleens, stimulation of the nerves in the presence of calcium evoked a secretory response which was comparable to the one produced by introduction of calcium after a few minutes of nerve stimulation. 4. Simultaneous application of calcium plus high potassium always produced a much greater secretion of noradrenaline than application of calcium after a few minutes of potassium depolarization. Release of noradrenaline by potassium from phenoxybenzamine‐treated spleens was also much greater if calcium and potassium were added simultaneously than addition of calcium after a few minutes of potassium depolarization. 5. In the presence of maintained depolarization by potasssium, tyramine was effective in causing release of noradrenaline.
Milling Positive Master for Polydimethylsiloxane Microfluidic Devices: The Microfabrication and Roughness Issues

We provide a facile and low-cost method (F-L) to fabricate a two-dimensional positive master using a milling technique for polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based microchannel molding. This method comprises the following steps: (1) a positive microscale master of the geometry is milled on to an acrylic block; (2) pre-cured PDMS is used to mold the microscale positive master; (3) the PDMS plate is peeled off from the master and punctured with a blunt needle; and (4) the PDMS plate is O2 plasma bonded to a glass slide. Using this technique, we can fabricate microchannels with very simple protocols quickly and inexpensively. This method also avoids breakage of the end mill (ϕ = 0.4 mm) of the computerized numerical control (CNC) system when fabricating the narrow channels (width < 50 µm). The prominent surface roughness of the milled bottom-layer could be overcomed by pre-cured PDMS with size trade-off in design. Finally, emulsion formation successfully demonstrates the validity of the proposed fabrication protocol. This work represents an important step toward the use of a milling technique for PDMS-based microfabrication.
A methodology for real-time quantification of financial losses in distribution systems based on automated measurements

This paper presents a methodology to provide information for decision-making toward the real-time quantification of financial losses in distribution systems. Using multi-criteria analysis and data from an automated measurement system, the proposed method includes the evaluation of main factors that impact on power quality and reliability indexes. Additionally, aspects related to economic issues and energy efficiency are considered for different operating conditions. The decision is made taking into account the performance of the medium voltage transformers and distribution system reliability standards of Regulatory Agency requirements. Loss of life in transformers, technical losses, voltage levels, and utilization factor are evaluated together with continuity and availability of power supply in order provide efficient and reliable operation, avoid penalties for unsatisfactory performance. The methodology allows an easy way to compare financial losses from feeders, substation and geographical regions of the distribution system. To illustrate the use, the methodology is applied in a real distribution system, and the result are analyzed and discussed.
Service Quality-Customer Satisfaction Liaison in a Typical Retail Store Environment: an Empirical Investigation

India has recently witnessed big established MNC brands & big Indian Corporate like Reliance, Bharati, Future Group, Aditya Birla Group, Godrej venturing into retail business. The BMI India Retail Report for the first-quarter of 2011 forecasts that total retail sales will grow from US$ 392.63 billion in 2011 to US$ 674.37 billion by 2014. Strong underlying economic growth, population expansion, increasing wealth of individuals and the rapid construction of organised retail infrastructure are key factors behind the forecast growth. With the expanding middle and upper class consumer base, there will also be opportunities in Organised Retail Sector of India's tier II and III cities. The performance of organized retail primarily depends upon service delivery&its quality. In all service firms, customers' perceived service quality is taken as an important element of business success. The primary purpose of this paper was to examine the impact of service quality on satisfaction of customers of organised retail. The study shows that service quality has a significant impact on organised retail customers' satisfaction. The paper adds to the existing service quality-customer satisfaction liaison knowledge through RSQS (Retail Service Quality Scale) which can help a retailer to deliver a better value to the customer.
Multi-Channel Retailing and Customer Satisfaction

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Estimation of Global Ventricular Activation Sequences by Noninvasive Three‐Dimensional Electrical Imaging: Validation Studies in a Swine Model During Pacing

Background: A novel noninvasive imaging technique, the heart‐model‐based three‐dimensional cardiac electrical imaging (3DCEI) approach was previously developed and validated to estimate the initiation site (IS) of cardiac activity and the activation sequence (AS) from body surface potential maps (BSPMs) in a rabbit model. The aim of the present study was to validate the 3DCEI in an intact large mammalian model (swine) during acute ventricular pacing.
Modelling the Return of Shariah with Underlying Indices of National Stock Exchange of India: A Case of 3SLS and GMM Estimation

Shariah indices can be used to construct socially reliable investment products that are attractive for those, who do not wish to invest in undesired business. National Stock Exchange of India introduced Nifty 50 Shariah and Nifty 500 Shariah indices to provide alternative indices for Shariah compliant companies. The study is an attempt to reveal the relationship between Nifty 50 Shariah and Nifty 500 Shariah with their underlying indices, Nifty 50 and Nifty 500.For this purpose a period of 01/01/2007 to 31/12/2015 is taken. Based on various objectives, techniques like Descriptive statistics, Correlation, Co-integration test, 3SLS and GMM estimation are used.It is concluded that return of Shariah Indices are better and risk is lesser, than underlying indices. These indices are the better option for portfolios.
Induction of genes encoding NADPH oxidase components and activation of IFN regulatory factor-1 by prolactin in fish macrophages

The role played by prolactin (PRL) in fish immunity is scant. We report here that stimulation of the Atlantic salmon monocytic cell line SHK-1 with native salmon PRL resulted in activation of the respiratory burst and induction of the expression of the genes encoding the phagocyte NADPH oxidase components p47phox, p67phox and gp91phox, and the transcription factor IFN regulatory factor-1 (IRF-1). Interestingly, the pharmacologic inhibition of the Jak/Stat signaling pathway with AG490 blocked reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and the induction of genes encoding the NADPH oxidase components and IRF-1 in PRL-activated SHK-1 cells. In addition, PRL promoted the phosphorylation of Stat and induced the DNA binding activity of IRF-1. These results, together with the presence of several consensus target motifs for Stat and IRF-1 in the promoter of the tilapia p47phox gene, suggest that PRL regulates p47phox gene expression in fish through the activation of these two key transcription factors. Taken together, our results demonstrate that PRL induces the expression of the genes encoding the major phagocyte NADPH oxidase components and ROS production in fish macrophages via the JAK2/Stat/IRF-1 signaling pathway.
Culture and the Economy: Clan, Entrepreneurship, and Development of the Private Sector in China

This paper examines the relationship between culture and development of the private sector. Using inter-census population survey and economic census data, I first show that the Chinese clan culture is positively associated with the likelihood of entrepreneurship and the share of economy in the private sector. Prefectures with stronger clan culture experience more rapid growth in the number of privately owned enterprises (POEs). Exploring possible mechanisms, I find that the clan culture help POEs to overcome financing constraints and escape from local government’s “grabbing hand”. In addition, the clan culture is significantly related to a set of individual values, which are arguably relevant for private business.
Leadership in the Human Service Nonprofit Organization: The Influence of the Board of Directors on Executive Director Well-Being and Burnout

ABSTRACT While one of the most important relationships for the success of human service organizations, the interplay between an executive director and the board of directors has scarcely been examined in the field of human services. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of the board of directors on well-being and burnout among executive directors. This study found that when the board of directors was perceived as interfering, the executive director was likely to report less of a sense of well-being and more frequent burnout. Conversely, when the board of directors was perceived as an enhancement, executive director sense of well-being was higher and burnout lower.
An Efficient Data Maintenance Model for Data Service Mashup

While end-users enjoy the data service mashup with high convenience and flexibility, how to achieve the best performance with minimum maintenance cost is a challenging problem. In this paper, the data maintenance problem is analyzed, and the maintenance cost model for the data service mashup is built. The model measures the response cost and update cost of a group of data service mashups in terms of the request frequency and update frequency. Experiment shows our mashup platform with the model can reduce data maintenance cost.
Immunochemical Properties of Glucosyltransferases from Streptococcus mutans

Antiserum against purified mutansynthetase (EC 2.4.1.? ) of Streptococcus mutans 6715 (serotype g), which is responsible for the synthesis of water-insoluble glucan (ISG) in the presence of both sucrose and water-soluble glucan, was prepared. The specificity of the antiserum was tested by using crude enzyme preparations (CEPs) of S. mutans strains of various serotypes. On immunodiffusion, the antiserum cross-reacted with CEPs from strains of serotypes a (HS-6 and AHT), d (OMZ176), and g (OMZ65 and KIR), but not with those from strains of serotypes b (BHT and FA-1) and c (GS-5 and Ingbritt). The antiserum inhibited the synthesis of ISG by crude or purified mutansynthetase of S. mutans 6715. The activities of ISG synthesis by CEPs from the strains antigenically related in the foregoing immunodiffusion were inhibited by the antiserum against strain 6715 mutansynthetase. The antiserum, however, also inhibited the enzyme activity of the strains of serotype b. The finding that the antiserum against purified dextransucrase of S. mutans HS-6 inhibited ISG synthesis by a CEP of strain HS-6 and also by CEPs of antigenically related strains suggested that dextransucrase activity is involved in ISG synthesis.
Modeling and Filtering of Credit Health for a Set of Firms

Commercial banks have devoted many resources to develop models aiming to better quantify their ﬁnancial risk and to assign economic capital. These e ↵ orts have been recognized and encouraged by bank regulators, and have been extended into the ﬁeld of credit risk modeling. To di ↵ erentiating credit quality, a heterogeneous population of identical ﬁrms is divided into a ﬁnite number of classes. In order to have a dynamical model, the partition can change during the time. A suitable exchangeability assumption is made to preserve the property of having identical items with di ↵ erent credit levels. In a partially observed setting, given the cardinality of the class of the ﬁrms already defaulted, the aim is to recover information about the time to default of the remaining ﬁrms. This topic is discussed by using stochastic ﬁltering techniques.
Pharmacokinetics of oltipraz in diabetic rats with liver cirrhosis

Background and purpose: The incidence of diabetes mellitus is increased in patients with liver cirrhosis. Oltipraz is currently in trials to treat patients with liver fibrosis and cirrhosis induced by chronic hepatitis types B and C and is primarily metabolized via hepatic cytochrome P450 isozymes CYP1A1/2, 2B1/2, 2C11, 2D1 and 3A1/2 in rats. We have studied the influence of diabetes mellitus on pharmacokinetics of oltipraz and on expression of hepatic, CYP1A, 2B1/2, 2C11, 2D and 3A in rats with experimental liver cirrhosis.