Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigating stream water quality under conditions of multiple stress - A decision support tool for assessing contaminated sites in relation to other potential sources impacting the stream

 This project confirmed the necessity of studying the anthropogenic impact to surface waters through an integrated and comprehensive approach. The Køge Å and Skensved Å study cases both indicate the presence of multiple stressors acting differently in space and time and impacting or potentially impacting at different scales the water quality of the streams. Thus, for both Køge Å and Skensved Å (and potentially in Kirke Å) it could be shown that: 1) the contaminated sites investigated in the past years are not the only sources impairing the stream, and 2) new potential sources not considered previously were mapped and addressed. the The approach a more holistic source-pathway-receptor methodology able to support the assessment of water quality and facilitate a better understanding of the anthropogenic contribution to stream water pollution. The sources initially screened in the first phase (i.e. Desktop Screening) could in most cases be linked to the pollutants found in the streams during the site-specific investigations. This principle could be useful in directing the prioritization of future high resolution (time/space) measurements and supporting future stream tool of in other impacting the of identifying the impact drivers in a multiple stressor
EncephalomyelitisExperimental Autoimmune -Estradiol-Mediated Inhibition of b 17Inflammatory Leukocytes Is Dispensable for Signaling in a Estrogen Receptor

Estrogen treatment has been shown to exert a protective effect on experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), and is under clinical trial for multiple sclerosis. Although it is commonly assumed that estrogens exert their effect by modulating immune functions, we show in this study that 17 (cid:2) -estradiol (E2) treatment can inhibit mouse EAE without affecting autoantigen-speciﬁc T cell responsiveness and type 1 cytokine production. Using mutant mice in which estrogen receptor (cid:1) (ER (cid:1) ) has been unambiguously inactivated, we found that ER (cid:1) was responsible for the E2-mediated inhibition of EAE. We next generated irradiation bone marrow chimeras in which ER (cid:1) expression was selectively impaired in inﬂammatory T lymphocytes or was limited to the radiosensitive hemopoietic compartment. Our data show that the protective effect of E2 on clinical EAE and CNS inﬂammation was not dependent on ER (cid:1) signaling in inﬂammatory T cells. Likewise, EAE development was not prevented by E2 treatment in chimeric mice that selectively expressed ER (cid:1) in the systemic immune compartment. In conclusion, our data demonstrate that the beneﬁcial effect of E2 on this autoimmune disease does not involve ER (cid:1) signaling in blood-derived inﬂammatory cells, and indicate that ER (cid:1) expressed in other tissues, such as CNS-resident microglia or endothelial cells, mediates this effect. The Journal of Immunology, 2004, 173: 2435–2442. Statistical of differences between groups of continuous vari- ables was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. lymphoid chemokines CCL19 (ELC) and CCL 21 (SLC) at the blood-brain barrier suggests their involvement in G-protein-dependent lymphocyte recruitment into the central nervous system during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Immunol. 32:2133 .
Habitat characteristics associated with wolverine den sites in Norwegian multiple‐use landscapes

Successful wolverine (Gulo gulo) reproduction, and thereby population viability especially in multiple-use landscapes, is likely to be enhanced by availability of suitable den sites. We investigated which topographic features were selected for reproductive den sites by female wolverines in southern Norway (2000–2006) at three spatial scales (landscape, home-range and site-specific scales). At the sitespecific scale, den sites were associated with steep, rugged terrain with bare rock. At the home-range and landscape scales, den sites were placed in rugged terrain at 1100 m a.s. l. and away from infrastructure (private roads and public roads). These features provide snowdrifts into which wolverines can excavate dry, safe cavities. Den sites were also placed away from infrastructure, indicating that den-site distribution, and possibly successful reproduction, may be partly influenced by human activities. Recurrent use of specific topographic features may provide valuable information for guiding geographically differentiated management and monitoring efforts, and augmenting recovery of endangered wolverine populations.
Changers in Soluble and Membrane Proteins of Chlorella ellipsoidea during Early Time of Hardening

Soluble and membrane proteins from Chlorella ellipsoidea Gerneck (IAM C-27) during the early time of hardening were separated by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and visualized by silver staining. The analysis of soluble protein showed that 14 polypeptides newly appeared and 3 polypeptides increased in abundance within 24 h of cold treatment. Three polypeptides having the molecular weight 80 kDa (PI 5.58), 82 kDa (p1 5.46) and 66 kDa (p1 6.11) were detected after a 6-h or a 9-h hardening and markedly increased as the time of hardening proceeded. The result suggests that they may play an important role for the development of cold hardiness. One small polypeptide (29.8 kDa, p1 4.44) was detectable in membrane fraction of 12 h-hardened cells. Membrane protein of 29.2 kDa (p1 5.05) was pronounced after a 12-h hardening. Two major groups of membrane polypeptide (50.8-55. 4 kDa, pI 5.29-5.76 and 50.8~55.4 kDa, p1 6.70-7.10) disappeared after a 3-h hardening and were not observed following a longer hardening period, suggesting the rapid degradation of these membrane polypeptides during cold treatment.
A revision of Strophurus taenicauda (Squamata; Diplodactylidae) with the description of two new subspecies from central Queensland and a southerly range extension

The Golden-tailed Gecko, Strophurus taenicauda (De Vis 1886), is redescribed and two new subspecies from centralQueensland are diagnosed on the basis of scalation, colour pattern and genetic differences. The distribution of S. t. taeni- cauda comprises the south-eastern part of the Queensland Brigalow Belt bioregion. Strophurus taenicauda albiocularis ssp. nov. occupies the northern half of the range whilst S. taenicauda triaureus ssp. nov. has a limited range in the centraleastern part of the Brigalow Belt. The two new subspecies are predominantly inhabitants of Eucalyptus woodlands andare not as restricted to Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) woodlands as S. t. taenicauda. A single record of the nominate subspecies from northern New South Wales is also reported, extending the range of the species by >250km.
A Role of Swi/snf Complex in Aba-Dependent Drought Responsive Gene Expression in Arabidopsis Thaliana

The survival of plants as sessile organisms depends on their ability to cope with environmental challenges. Of key importance in this regard is the phytohormone abscisic acid (ABA). ABA not only promotes seed dormancy but also triggers growth arrest in postgermination embryos that encounter water stress. This is accompanied by increased desiccation tolerance. Postgermination ABA responses in Arabidopsis thaliana are mediated in large part by the ABA-induced basic domain/leucine zipper transcription factor ABA INSENSITIVE5 (ABI5). Here, I show that loss of function of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling ATPase BRAHMA (BRM) causes ABA hypersensitivity during postgermination growth arrest. ABI5 expression was derepressed in brm mutants in the absence of exogenous ABA and accumulated to high levels upon ABA sensing. This effect was likely direct; chromatin immunoprecipitation revealed BRM binding to the ABI5 locus. Moreover, loss of BRM activity led to destabilization of a nucleosome likely to repress ABI5 transcription. Genetic interaction revealed that the abi5 null mutant was epistatic to BRM in postgermination growth arrest. In addition, vegetative growth defects typical of brm mutants in the absence of ABA treatment could be partially overcome by reduction of ABA responses, and brm mutants displayed increased drought tolerance. I propose a role for BRM in the balance between growth or stress responses. Intriguingly, BRM resides at the ABI5 promoter both in the absence and presence of the stress signal. I found that BRM interacts with the core components of abscisic acid signaling transduction pathway. Moreover, the C-terminus of BRM can be phosphorylated in an ABA dependent manner in vitro. It is therefore likely that stress sensing inactivates the BRM complex to allow ABI5 upregulation. Degree Type Dissertation Degree Name Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Graduate Group Biology First Advisor Doris Wagner Second Advisor Scott Poethig
Effects of the Social and Physical Environment on Mating Behaviour in a Marine Fish

The roles of females and males in mating competition and mate choice have lately proven more variable, between and within species, than previously thought. In nature, mating competition occurs during mate search and is expected to be regulated by the numbers of potential mates and same-sex competitors. Here, we present the first study to test how a temporal change in sex roles affects mating competition and mate choice during mate sampling. Our model system (the marine fish Gobiusculus flavescens) is uniquely suitable because of its change in sex roles, from conventional to reversed, over the breeding season. As predicted from sex role theory, courtship was typically initiated by males and terminated by females early in the breeding season. The opposite pattern was observed late in the season, at which time several females often simultaneously courted the same male. Mate-searching females visited more males early than late in the breeding season. Our study shows that mutual mate choice and mating competition can have profound effects on female and male behavior. Future work needs to consider the dynamic nature of mating competition and mate choice if we aim to fully understand sexual selection in the wild.
Animal Evolution: Interrelationships of the Living Phyla

© 2007 The Linnean Society of London, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2007, 151 , 215–218 undergraduate courses today give more than the most superficial training in zoological drawing, yet drawing remains an important tool both in descriptions of new and poorly known species as well as providing a basis for subsequent physiological investigation and study. Far too many books today use professional artists to make their drawings, and these rarely succeed in emphasizing those features of morphological and evolutionary relevance. It takes a master of the craft like Fretter and Graham in the past or Professor Soliman today to do this properly. The author has attempted to present the latest information and to use modern classifications of each phylum, but even with the help of experts on specific phyla it is difficult to reconcile the descriptive and comparative morphological approach with modern molecular techniques and their evolutionary implications. There is unfortunately no mention of the remarkable Hox genes and their implications for our understanding of phylogenetic relationships. The information is simply presented and the reader is left to evaluate it or to seek further information from specialist sources. There are errors of course, inevitable in a work of this size: my own particular bête noire is the use of the word setae instead of chaetae for the bristles of polychaetes: these are solid structures and differ chemically from the hollow setae of arthropods, so it is unfortunate that Soliman has followed the American practice of confusing the two. This volume is unique in concentrating on the fauna of the Middle East so it has descriptions of the anatomy of many animals rarely even mentioned in traditional invertebrate texts, for example bivalve anatomy is illustrated by Spathopsis and Coelatura , and earthworms by Aporrectodea and Pheretima. This approach is of great value to students in the Middle East, but the book also covers characteristic animals of each order (and in many phyla in each family) worldwide. So for the zoologist interested in the Middle East this book is essential, while for others it is worth buying for the breadth of coverage and for its superb and beautiful illustrations.
Evaluation of role of magnetic resonance venography in patients with cerebral venous thrombosis attending BIMS hospital, Belgaum - A retrospective study

Background: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a common medical problem in India which has serious clinical consequences. MR venographic technique is one of the modality of choice for diagnosis and evaluation of dural sinus and cerebral venous thrombosis wherever MRI facility is available. Aim: To evaluate the role of magnetic resonance venography in the diagnosis of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Material and Methods: The case records of patients of CVST will be retrieved from the department, the data will be collected through the case record of patient with CVST. The records of those cases fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be analyzed retrospectively in terms of causes, site of CVST and complication Results: The incidence of CVST was more in female population. The peak incidence of CVST was found in the age group of 21 to 40 years. Headache was the commonest clinical feature seen in 09 patients (30%). The superior sagittal sinus is commonly involved in CVST, which is seen in 19 patients (63.33%), the next commonest sinus involved is transverse sinus in 12 patients (40.00%) followed by sigmoid sinus in 11 patients (36.66%). Conclusion: MRI and MRV are valuable imaging modalities for the diagnosis of CVST. MRI and phase contrast MRV should be recommended as they are safer, non-invasive, non-ionizing and highly accurate modalities.
Coping Strategy and Student Perception on the Use of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)

: The Competency-based curriculum is a learning method that widely applied in various universities. This curriculum required students to master many things and become a stressor for them, so it is necessary to hold an adaptive coping strategy in learning process. The purpose of this research is to know the correlation between coping strategy and student perception on CBC method in one of nursing faculties in Aceh, Indonesia. This is correlational study with cross sectional study design. The population in this study were regular students of classyear 2017/2018. Sampling technique used stratified random sampling with total of 89 respondents. Data collection techniques used Maladaptive and Adaptive Questionnaire (MAX). The data were analyzed using independent t-test. The results show that students' perceptions of CBC method were in good category (53%) and student coping strategies were in maladaptive response (41,57%). There was a relationship between coping-adaptive-and-avoidance strategy and students’ perception about CBC method among nursing students with p value 0,015 and 0,049, respectively. It is recommended to the faculty to improve the quality of CBC learning methods and continue to support students in learning process in order to generate competent nurses.
ANFIBIOS Y REPTILES DE OAXACA. LISTA, DISTRIBUCION Y CONSERVACION

La herpetofauna de Oaxaca está compuesta por 40 familias 127 géneros y 359 especies (33% anfibios y 67% reptiles) Esta fauna comprende al 35.7% de la herpetofauna mexicana. Esta es una de las faunas más ricas de Mesoamérica, la que sólo es superada por la de Costa Rica. Oaxaca ha sido dividida por otros autores en 10 regiones o áreas fisiográfico-florísticas. Los anfibios y los reptiles se analizaron siguiendo esta misma rogionalización. Se encontró que la herpotofauna concuerda con el patrón antes señalado, ya que los coeficientes de similitud entre las regiones son nauy bajos, por lo que se pueden reconocer también, 10 regiones herpetofaunisticas. Las áreas o regiones más diversificadas son la Sierra Madre de Oaxaca con 43 especies de anfibios y 60 de reptiles, d Istmo de Teiniantcpec con 27 de anfibios y 106 de leptiles y la Sieira Madre del Sur r.on 24 de anfibios y 49 de reptiles. La Planicie Costera del Pacífico contiene también un número importante de especies. Regiones o áreas como el Valle de Tehuacán Cuicatlán, Depresión del Balsas y Valles Centrales se han estudiado pobremente, por lo que los resultados sobre las mismas son preliminares. Altitudinalmente la horpetofauna mas diversa se encuentra entie el nivel del mar y los 1000 m.
Entrapment of drugs and other materials into liposomes

Amphipathic Weak Base Loading into Preformed Liposomes Having a Transmembrane Ammonium Ion Gradient: From the Bench to Approved DOXIL. Encapsulation of Drugs within Liposomes by pH Gradient Techniques. Incorporation of Lipophilic Antitumor and Antiviral Drugs into the Lipid Bilayer of Small Unilamellar Liposomes. Liposome-Encapsulated Hemoglobin as an Artificial Oxygen Carrier. An Original Lipid Complex System for Amphotericin B. Coupling of Peptides to the Surface of Liposomes: Application to Liposome-Based Synthetic Vaccines. Encapsulation of Nucleic Acid-Based Therapeutics. Intraliposomal Trapping Agents for Improving In Vivo Liposomal Drug Formulation Stability. Radiolabeling of Liposomes for Scintigraphic Imaging. Liposomal Bisphophonates for the Treatment of Restenosis. Development of a Liposomal Vaccination System for Immunity Modulating Anti-Tumor Therapy. Influenza Virosomes as Adjuvants in Cancer Immunotherapy. Liposome-Based DNA/Protein Vaccines: Procedures for Entrapment. LPD: A Non-Viral Gene Vector Turned into a Potent Vaccine Carrier. Automated Screening of Cationic Lipid Formulations for Transfection. Association of Neutral or Anionic PEG Lipids into Lipoplexes: On Line Incorporation Assessment, and Pharmacokinetics Advantages. Lipid Peptide Vectors for Gene Therapy. Phospholipid and Non-Phospholipid Based Vesicles for Drug and DNA Delivery to Mitochondria in Living Mammalian Cells. Uptake and Intracellular Fate of Liposomes.
Botanical microscopy 1985

Leading experts here provide a review of plant ultrastucture research, which has been revolutionized by exciting developments in the techniques available - such as in scanning and transmission electron microscopes, light microscopy, image enhancement, and fluoroescence. The application and research potential of these techniques is very great indeed, and this account should be of interest to a wide range of plant and cell scientists.
Effects of neuronal Nogo-A on properties of excitatory synapses of the sensorimotor cortex

The myelin-associated protein Nogo-A is a well-known inhibitor of axonal regeneration and compensatory plasticity, yet functions of neuronal Nogo-A are not as clear. The present study examined the effects of decreased levels of neuronal Nogo-A on dendritic spines of developing neocortical neurons. Decreased Nogo-A levels in these neurons resulted in lowered spine density, particularly with thinand mushroom-shaped spines in the apical arbor. Spine density and morphology in the basilar dendritic tree was unaltered by loss of Nogo-A. These results suggest a role for neuronal Nogo-A in maintaining a spine phenotype in neocortical pyramidal cells.
The effect of slaughter age on the bacterial number, pH and carcass weight loss of Japanese quails stored at 4°C for 14 days.

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of slaughtering age on the bacterial profile, pH, and carcass loss of dressed Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) stored aerobically at 4°C over a period of 14 days. Quails at 3 weeks (n=15), 9 weeks (n=15) and 36 weeks (n=15) were slaughtered and divided into triplicate samples at storage time of 0, 3, 7, 10 and 14 days. There was no difference (P>0.05) in total aerobic bacteria, pH and carcass weight loss percentage between the birds of different slaughtering age at the respective sampling days. Except for quail dressed weight, sampling age did not affect bacterial numbers, pH and carcass weight at the respective sampling day during the aerobic chilled storage of Japanese quails. Future studies should consider other meat quality parameters to include the various biochemical and physical changes of carcass during storage.
EFFECT OF SYNTHETIC AUXIN LIKE GROWTH REGULATORS ON CALLUS REGENERATIVE ABILITY OF COMMON WHEAT VC. ZYMOYARKA

cultivation conditions [2]. Despite the fact that many methods are available for biotechnological modification at the cellular level; their use in the process of improving crops is often being complicated by features of regenerating whole plants [3]. Regeneration of the monocotyledons is limited by low morphogenetic potential, which, in some cases, cannot give fertile plants [4]. In addition, it is known that the intensity of callus induction and regeneration of plants in the tissue culture mostly depend on the content of growth regulators in the culture medium and the type of explants. It is believed that the best sources of explants for tissue culture are the immature embryos and also apical meristem, mature embryos, inflorescences, mesocotyl, seeds and young leaves [5]. Also, one cannot ignore the fact that hormonal balance is an important factor that influences the
Effect of statisitcal variation in soil dynamic properties on local site response: the case of Lotung

Shear wave velocity profile and dynamic soil properties are the main factors controlling the results of ground response analyses, for a given bedrock input motion. They are known to be spatially variable and adequate consideration of their variability may lead to a better prediction of the site response. This paper aims to investigate the effect of a statistical variation in the initial stiffness profile, stiffness degradation and damping curves on ground response predictions by conducting Monte Carlo simulations. The Large Scale Seismic Test site in Lotung, Taiwan, is back-analysed using a fully-coupled finite element procedure and applying at bedrock level one strong and one weak motion recorded at the site. A kinematic hardening soil model, capable of capturing stiffness degradation and damping data measured from laboratory tests, is adopted in the analysis. The results of the statistical approach indicate that the effect of variability in the elastic and nonlinear soil properties on the site response predictions is very sensitive to the seismic intensity of the input motion. When the level of induced shear strain is higher, i.e. in the case of a strong motion, the variability of the stiffness degradation and damping curves has a more pronounced effect on the predicted site response, whereas the prediction is particularly sensitive to the statistical variation in the initial stiffness profile when a weak motion is considered.