Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Study Report on Reporting Requirements on Biofuels and Bioliquids stemming from the Directive (EU) 2015/1513

This report was commissioned to gather comprehensive information on, and to provide systematic analysis of the latest available scientific research and the latest available scientific evidence on indirect land use change (ILUC) greenhouse gas emissions associated with production of biofuels and bioliquids. The EU mandatory sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids do not allow the raw material for biofuel production to be obtained from land with high carbon stock or high biodiversity value. However, this does not guarantee that as a consequence of biofuels production such land is not used for production of raw materials for other purposes. If land for biofuels is taken from cropland formerly used for other purposes, or by conversion of grassland in arable land for biofuel production, the former agricultural production on this land has to be grown somewhere else. And if there is no regulation that this must happen sustainably, conversion of land may happen, which is not allowed to be used under the EU sustainability criteria for biofuels. This conversion may take place in other countries than where the biofuel is produced. This is called indirect land use change (ILUC). According to Article 3 of the European Union’s Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of 9 September 2015, the European Commission has to provide information on, and analysis of the available and the best available scientific research results, scientific evidence regarding ILUC emissions associated to the production of biofuels, and in relation to all production pathways. Besides, according to Article 23 of the revised European Union’s Directive 2009/28/EC (RES Directive), the Commission also has to provide the latest available information with regard to key assumptions influencing the results from modelling ILUC GHG emissions, as well as an assessment of whether the range of uncertainty identified in the analysis underlying the estimations of ILUC emissions can be narrowed down, and if the possible impact of the EU policies, such as environment, climate and agricultural policies, can be factored in. An assessment of a possibility of setting out criteria for the identification and certification of low ILUCrisk biofuels that are produced in accordance with the EU sustainability criteria is also required.
Organization of the ferret lateral cervical nucleus and cervicothalamic tract

To elucidate the organization of the ferret spinocervicothalamic pathway (SCTP), we examined the lateral cervical nucleus (LCN) and the termination of the cervicothalamic tract (CTT) in this species. In thionin-stained sections, the ferret LCN appeared as an easily delineated column of cells in the dorsolateral funiculus from about mid-C3 to the rostral end of C1, with most cells located in the C1 and C2 segments. In transverse sections, the LCN was elongated along a dorsolateral to ventromedial axis and in the rostral half of C2 and caudal half of C1 continuous with the neck of the dorsal horn. The number of ferret LCN cells was estimated to 2,500-3,700, with an average of 3,340. Substance P-like immunoreactive fibers located preferentially in the ventromedial part of the LCN, whereas serotonin-like immunoreactive fibers were found throughout the nucleus. Anterograde transport of wheat germ agglutinin-horseradish peroxidase conjugate and biotinylated dextran amine demonstrated that the ferret CTT terminates extensively in the peripheral parts of the ventral posterior lateral nucleus. Sparser termination was evident in the ventral posterior inferior nucleus, in the medial nucleus of the posterior complex, and in the medial part of the magnocellular medial geniculate nucleus. Thus, although the LCN is significantly smaller in ferrets than in cats and raccoons, the organization of the LCN and of the cervicothalamic tract is closely similar in the three species. These findings indicate a conserved general organization of the SCTP among carnivores.
Cucumopine type Agrobacterium rhizogenes K599 (NCPPB2659) T-DNA mediated plant transformation and its application.

Agrobacterium rhizogenes infects plants to induce hairy roots. It is classified into four different types such as agropine, mannopine, cucumopine and mikimopine. A.rhizogenes K599, also known as NCPPB2659, is a representative strain of the cucumopine type. In this review, we discussed the functions of 11 genes on the T-DNA of Ri plasmid pRi2659 in K599. We summarized the infectivity of K599 on a variety of plants and reviewed the applications of K599-induced hairy roots. These applications include analyses of gene and recombinant plasmid functions, direct employment as root parasite host and model system for the interaction between root and its parasite, production of herbal active ingredients as bioreactor, and the regeneration of transgenic plant. We also prospected the application potentials of A. rhizogenes K599 in transgenic plant and the mechanism of K599-mediated transgenic plant.
A Novel Time of Arrival Estimation Algorithm based on Skewness and Kurtosis

Impulse radio60GHz signalsaremuch more practical for ranging and localizationsystemswith high time and multipath resolution.In order to improve the precision ofTOA estimation, a new TOA estimation algorithm based on energy detector(ED) is proposed whichbased on a joint metric of the skewnessand kurtosisafter ED. Thethreshold based on the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) isinvestigated. Simulation resultsshowforIEEE802.15. 3c channel models, the proposed algorithmprovides better precisionthan other ED-based algorithms.
Ascorbic acid stimulates barrier function of cultured endothelial cell monolayer

The macromolecular permeability of cultured bovine aortic, bovine venous, and human umbilical vein endothelial cell monolayers was decreased significantly in culture medium containing L‐ascorbic acid (Asc Acid; 0.01–0.1 mM) and L‐ascorbic acid 2‐phosphate (Asc 2‐P). Dithiothreitol, which shows reducing activity equivalent to that of Asc Acid, did not affect endothelial permeability. Asc Acid induced a sixfold increase in collagen synthesis by the endothelial cells. The coexistence of L‐azetidine 2‐carboxylic acid, an inhibitor of collagen synthesis, attenuated the effect of Asc 2‐P in a dose‐dependent manner. Another collagen synthesis inhibitor, ethyl‐3,4‐dihydroxybenzoate, also inhibited collagen synthesis and increased endothelial permeability. The decrease in permeability of the endothelial monolayer was dependent on a reduction of the permeability coefficient of the endothelial monolayer. These findings indicate that endothelial barrier function is stimulated by Asc Acid via an increase in collagen synthesis. © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Underlay Cognitive Networks with Partial Relay Selection and Primary-User Interference

Most related works addressing cognitive relaying networks focus on the impact of the interference constraint imposed by the primary receivers on the performance of the secondary network, while neglecting the interference coming from the primary transmitters. In this paper, we assess the outage performance of a cognitive relaying network composed by a source communicating with a destination under the assistance of one relay, which is selected from a cluster of decode-and-forward relays, using partial relay selection. Exact and asymptotic closedform expressions for the outage probability of the considered network are derived over Rayleigh fading channels, which are validated through Monte Carlo simulations. Keywords— cognitive radio, decode-and-forward, interference, outage probability, partial relaying selection.
An efficient Model Predictive Control-based motion cueing algorithm for the driving simulator

Recently, a new technique using a MPC (Model Predictive Control)-based motion cueing algorithm has been successfully applied in driving simulation. However, the feasibility and the stability condition of MPC, a crucial criterion for high-performance simulators, has barely been addressed except in our previous works and in Dagdelen et al. (Model-based predictive motion cueing strategy for vehicle driving simulators. Contr Eng Pract 2009; 17: 995–1003). In this paper, it is shown that based on an implicit MPC algorithm using qpOASES, the authors’ proposed feasibility and stability condition not only guarantees the feasibility and stability of the MPC-based motion cueing algorithm, but also controls washout motion, taking into account the driver’s perception threshold, thus resulting in a more robust and flexible motion cueing algorithm and a better motion feeling than that for the conventional motion cueing algorithms.
Initial Interaction of Rotavirus Strains with N-Acetylneuraminic (Sialic) Acid Residues on the Cell Surface Correlates with VP4 Genotype, Not Species of Origin

ABSTRACT We examined 41 human and animal rotavirus strains representative of all known P genotypes for their dependency on cellular N-acetylneuraminic (sialic) acid (SA) residues for infectivity. Our results showed that all rotaviruses studied, whether of animal or human origin, belonging to P genotypes [1], [2], [3], and [7] depended on SA residues on the cell surface for efficient infectivity but that all human and animal rotavirus strains representative of the remaining known P genotypes were SA independent. The SA residue requirement for efficient infectivity did not change for reassortant rotavirus strains with altered VP4-VP7 combinations. The initial interaction of rotavirus strains with SA residues on the cell surface correlated with VP4 genotype specifity, not with species of origin or VP7 G serotype specificity (P = 0.001; r2 = 1.00, Pearson's correlation coefficient). In addition to being a requirement for infectivity, the presence of SA residues on the cell surface is a requirement for efficient growth in cell culture; recognition of the association of specific P genotypes with the binding of rotavirus to SA residues will facilitate our understanding of the molecular basis of the early events of rotavirus-cell interactions in cell culture models and of pathogenicity in vivo.
The Moderating Effect of Commitment to Service Quality on the relationship between Communications, Customer Relationship Management and Organizational Performance: Evidence from the Kingdom Saudi Arabian Hospitals

The study aim to examine moderating effect of commitment to service quality on the relationship communication, customer relation management and organizational performance. The data were collected by cross sectional collection method from the staff of KSA public hospitals. The analysis and results were drawn by applying PLS-SEM techniques. The result of current study found that there is significant relationship between communication and organizational performance. From the aspect of CRM practices, the study findings were shown consistent with organization performance in the staff of public hospitals in KSA. In the meanwhile, moderating effect commitment service quality were shown insignificant effect on the relationship between communication and organizational performance. However, moderating role of commitment to service quality effects on the relationship between CRM and organizational performance were found significant. This findings helps policy maker and strategist of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to give priority and standing towards commitment to service quality, which is enhancing the organizational performance of staff of public hospital in KSA. In the last, the study established several limitations and recommendations for Future Avenue.
Correlations of the PAD Emotion Scales with self-reported satisfaction in marriage and work.

The PAD (Pleasure-Arousal-Dominance) Emotion Model was used to summarize existing data and to investigate emotional correlates of satisfaction-dissatisfaction at work and in marriage. Ages of the married and employed participants were as follows: Study 1: M = 35.7, SD = 10.5; Study 2: M = 36.6, SD = 9.6. For all participants in both studies, Work Satisfaction (WSS) was correlated positively (p < .05) with pleasure, r(289) = . 60; arousal, r(289) = . 45; and dominance, r(289) = . 51. Similarly, across both studies, Marital Satisfaction (MSS) was correlated positively (p < .05) with pleasure, r(289) = . 72; and arousal, r(289) = . 45; but was not significantly related to dominance, r(289) = . 11. The relation of dominance to satisfaction at work but not in marriage was interpreted in terms of the greater likelihood of adversarial and competitive relationships at work versus greater prevalence of shared values and goals in marriage. WSS/MSS correlations were positive and significant in both studies: Study 1, r(148) = . 28; Study 2, r(139) = . 30. Similarities of the emotional correlates of satisfaction-dissatisfaction in marriage and work could have accounted for part of the carryover of satisfaction from marriage to work and vice versa.
Vulnerability exploration and data protection in end-user applications

Using different end-user applications on personal computers and mobile devices has become an integral part of our daily lives. For example, we use Web browsers and mobile applications to perform many important tasks such as Web browsing, banking, shopping, and bill-paying. However, due to the security vulnerabilities in many applications and also due to the lack of security knowledge or awareness of end users, users’ sensitive data may not be properly protected in those applications and can be leaked to attackers resulting in severe consequences such as identity theft, financial loss, and privacy leakage. Therefore, exploring potential vulnerabilities and protecting sensitive data in end-user applications are of great need and importance. In this dissertation, we explore the vulnerabilities in both end-user applications and end users. In terms of end-user applications, we focus on Web browsers, browser extensions, stand-alone applications, and mobile applications by manually or automatically exploring their vulnerabilities and by proposing new data protection mechanisms. Specifically, we (1) investigate vulnerabilities of the password managers in the five most popular Web browsers, (2) investigate vulnerabilities of two commercial browser extension and cloud based password managers, (3) propose a framework for automatic detection of information leakage vulnerabilities in browser extensions, (4) propose a secure cloud storage middleware for end-user applications, and (5) investigate cross-site input inference attacks on mobile Web users. In terms of end users, we focus on phishing attacks by investigating users’ susceptibility to both traditional phishing and Single Sign-On phishing. Specifically, we (6) explore the feasibility of creating extreme phishing attacks and evaluate the effectiveness of such phishing attacks. By conducting these research projects, we expect to advance the scientific and technological understanding on protecting users’ sensitive data in applications, and make users’ online experience more secure and enjoyable.
Antioxidant status in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats treated with vanadium complex

As lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress play a key role in the pathogenesis of diabetes, the antioxidant status of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats, treated with vanadium complex was explored in the present study. Diabetes was induced by single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) at the dose rate of 45 mg per kg body weight. Diabetes was confirmed after 72 hours of STZ injection by estimating blood glucose level and those rats showing more than 250 mg/dL were considered as diabetic. Vanadium complex at the dose rates of 5 and 10 mg/kg body weight was administered orally to normal control and STZ induced diabetic rats. Glimepiride was used as the positive control and was given orally at the dose rate of 800 μg/ Kg body weight. The study on the hepatic, renal and pancreatic tissues showed that vanadium complex at both the predetermined dosages significantly increased the antioxidant activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase along with a significant increase in the level of glutathione and a significant decrease in the level of lipid peroxidation. The study also revealed that there is a significant reduction in the activity of catalase after treatment with vanadium complex at both the dosage levels.
Factors that Influence the Acceptance of Mobile Money in Nigeria

Availability of Mobile phones creates opportunities for banking institutions to introduce new services. Among the latest services in banking institutions in Nigeria is mobile money. Thus, the purpose of this study is an attempt to identify the underlying factors that influence the mobile money acceptance in South East of Nigeria. This paper extends the applicability of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with other constructs, like ‘‘perceived credibility (PC)’’, the ‘‘amount of information about mobile money (AIMCs)’’, “perceived financial cost (PFC)”, and ‘‘perceived expressiveness (PE)’’ to study the intention to accept mobile money. Data were collected from 314 bank customers in South-east of Nigeria, and was analyzed using the partial least square structural equation modelling technique. The result of hypotheses testing confirmed that perceived ease of use, perceived financial cost, and Amount of information about mobile money are the important influencer for the intentions to accept mobile money. However, perceived usefulness, perceived credibility, perceived expressiveness and self efficacy are not important in predicting the intentions of south-east customers to accept mobile money. This study provides new information about an emerging market and technology to the practitioners, government and academics. The study extends the understanding of TAM to newly emerging contexts such as the mobile money in South east of Nigeria.
A randomised controlled trial of providing personalised cardiovascular risk information to modify health behaviour

We conducted a feasibility study of a web-based intervention, which provided personalized cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk information, behavioural risk reduction strategies and educational resources. Participants were block-randomized to the 3-month intervention (n = 47) or to usual care (n = 49). Participants in the intervention group were presented with their CVD risk based on the Framingham risk score, and in three subsequent online encounters could select two behavioural/lifestyle modules, giving them an opportunity to complete six modules over the course of the study. Because it was self-guided, participants had differing levels of engagement with intervention materials. Most intervention group participants (77%, n = 36) completed all modules. After 3 months there were no significant differences between the intervention and usual care groups for systolic blood pressure, body-mass index, CVD risk, smoking cessation or medication non-adherence. The study suggests that modest clinical improvements can be achieved by interventions that are entirely web-administered. However, web-based interventions do not replace the need for human interaction to communicate CVD risk and assist with decision-making.
Christo Inventory for Substance-Misuse Services

General health 0. e.g., client has reported no significant health problems. 1. moderate health problems e.g., teeth/sleep problems, occasional stomach pain, collapsed vein, asymptomatic hep B / C / HIV. 2. major problems e.g., extreme weight loss, jaundice, abscesses/infections, coughing up blood, fever, overdoses, blackouts, seizures, significant memory loss, neurological damage, HIV symptoms.
Characterizations of micro-particles trapping and separation in an electrodeless dielectrophoresis

This work demonstrated the feasibility of a new particle trapping and separation approach, based on an EDEP-based microfluidic chip. Experimental observations and numerical simulations were facilitated to investigate the phenomena of EO or DEF depended on the driving frequencies at a given constant electric field. The results not only revealed the fluid cloud be generated a forward/backward EOF by adjusting the driving frequency, but also categorized the optimum trapping/separating frequencies for the different particle sizes. Besides, the proposed operating mode can be used to trap/separate particles and simultaneously convey them through the EDEP-based device, eliminating the need for an additional micropump. Certainly, the EDEP-based device can be envisioned as a single automated device that supports the multi-functions such as transportation, separation, and detection, facilitating the realization of a Lab-on-a-Chip.
9-cis retinoic acid signaling: changing partners causes some excitement.

Reports on the role of retinoids in cell metabolism can be traced back almost a century, when the then-unknown vitamin A present in dietary lipids was found to be essential for normal growth {McCollum and Davis 1913; Osborne and Mendel 1913}. Since then, the profound effect of retinoic acid IRA}, a derivative of vitamin A, on development and differentiation has been documented in numerous publications. The effect of retinoids is mediated by nuclear receptors acting as ligand-controlled transcription factors. Although the mechanisms of retinoid-induced trans-activation are many-tiered and might have seemed at times hopelessly complex, recent results have brought some order to a confusing picture.
The effect of the molluscicide N-tritylmorpholine on transmission of Fasciola hepatica

Field trials were carried out in north Devon to investigate the relationship between molluscicide treatment of pastures and control of liver fluke infection in sheep. Seven tracer lambs per plot were used to estimate the infectivity of 17 pairs of 0.20 hectare plots. One plot in each pair was treated with the molluscicide Frescon (N-tritylmorpholine). There was a highly significant difference (P less than 0.001) between the numbers of Fasciola hepatica recovered from lambs grazed on treated and untreated plots in the period after molluscicide treatment. The overall degree of snail control achieved by one application of molluscicide to 17 plots was about 90 per cent and this was matched by a comparable degree of liver fluke control. There was considerable variation between the plots and there was no simple correlation between snail numbers and liver fluke numbers (r = -0.03). The use of molluscicides is discussed in relation to the biotic potential of Lymnaea truncatula and environmental factors which limit its population growth.
Prospective observational study of antiphospholipid antibodies in acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome: comparison with catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome

Detection of antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) suggests involvement of autoimmune mechanisms in the pathogenesisof ARDS. We investigated whether aPL antibodies could be detected in the serum as well as BALF of patients with acute lung injury (ALI) and ARDS. IgG anticardiolipin, IgG anti-b2-glycoproteinI, IgG antiphosphatidicacid and IgG antiphosphatidylserineantibodieswere detected by ELISA in low titers within the normal range in the BALF and serum of nine patients with ALI and 17 patients with ARDS. However, one out of 27 patients investigatedhad high levelsof aPL antibodies in both BALF and serum. This patient suffered from severe ARDS due to sepsis. The high aPL antibodylevels in serum possibly triggered by sepsis were associated with high aPL antibody levels in BALF, which can be explained by high capillary-alveolar permeability. Computed tomography scan revealed widespread infarctions in brain, spleen and kidneys, and pulmonary thromboembolism, suggesting the diagnosis of catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome.