Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Morphometric Analysis of Old World Talpidae (Mammalia, Insectivora) Using Partial-Warp Scores

We illustrate one approach to bridging the gap between the statistical methodology of multivariate morphometrics and the graphically oriented methods of geometric morphometrics for landmark data. Partial-warp scores (elements of the weight matrix from relative-warp analysis) are used as variables to describe nonaffine shape variation. The results of various multivariate analyses can then be visualized by reconstruction of images as weighted linear combinations of thin-plate splines. The method was applied to data on seven species of Old World moles of the family Talpidae. There was no evidence for sexual dimorphism or any interaction between sex differences and species differences. There were large statistically significant differences among species with respect to nonaffine shape differences (local deformations). Small but statistically significant differences were found among species with respect to the uniform component of shape variation. (Landmark data; geometric morphometrics; thin-plate spline; relative warps; Talpidae; Insectivora.)
Análise de séries temporais climáticas

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar series temporais de temperatura e precipitacao no periodo de 1961 a 2011, a partir dos registros da estacao meteorologica da EPAGRI/CIRAM localizada no municipio de Lages-SC, Brasil. As correcoes das falhas de leituras foram feitas a partir do metodo da ponderacao regional, sendo proposto um modelo de regressao linear alternativo que apresentou menor EQM. As metodologias de Transformada de Fourier, Transformada de Ondaletas e o teste estatistico de Mann-Kendall foram utilizadas. Detectou-se a ocorrencia de ciclos anuais na temperatura media mensal e ciclos que variam de 3 a 5 anos na precipitacao acumulada mensal. Ha tendencia positiva no padrao de precipitacao acumulado mensal a partir do evento El Nino de 1983, de acordo com o teste de Mann-Kendall, e nas temperaturas minimas e maximas de alguns meses, tanto absolutas quanto em relacao as medias mensais.
Establishment of Bombus spp. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Artificial Domiciles in Southern Alberta

Since Fye and Medler (1954) described methods of obtaining establishment of bumble bee queens in artificial domiciles in Wisconsin, we have been obtaining colonies for pollination and food-preference studies by similar means. The following is a summary of our experiences with the Fye-Medler type of above-ground domicile. Most of the trials were conducted in the prairie region of southern Alberta with grassland species of bumble bees; one was conducted in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta, where species peculiar to treed areas are common. Because bumble bee queens make their nests in deserted mice nests, domiciles with entrance holes 1 ¼ inches in diameter were partly filled with roughed-up flax straw and set out in the fall to first provide homes for mice. The following spring, the mice were expelled and mice-excluders (thin metal plates 2 inches square, with holes 5/8 inch in diameter) were nailed over the original holes (cf. Fye and Medler, 1954).
A NOVEL APPROACH FOR HUMAN INTENTION RECOGNITION BASED ON HALL EFFECT SENSORS AND PERMANENT MAGNETS

Human intention recognition is important for any interaction between the user and the exoskeleton. This study proposes a novel approach, based on a contactless sensory system, using linear Hall effect sensors to recognize human intentions. This contactless sensory system consists of four Hall effect sensors mounted on the exoskeleton, whilst a ring-shaped permanent magnet with diametrical magnetization consisting of two semi-rings is worn on the user’s forearm. The model of the magnetic field created by the permanent magnet is also developed. Based on the developed magnetic field model and by interpreting the signals from the Hall effect sensory system received while the user’s elbow and forearm move, the intention identification algorithm is derived. A lightweight elbow and forearm assistive exoskeleton is developed. The proposed approach for human intention recognition is used to assist in controlling the exoskeleton, following the wearer’s intended motions. By implementing this contactless sensory system, wearers can use the exoskeleton easily and can move their forearm comfortably, while the human intention motion is recognized and used to control the exoskeleton. Moreover, achieved signals are unaffected by skin perspiration and muscle fatigue. As the sensory system is mounted on the exoskeleton, there is only indirect contact between the user’s body and the sensors, leading to improved comfort. Finally, the system does not require expert knowledge to place the sensors on the body of the user. This approach can be extended to detect human intentions for the control of exoskeletons with more degrees of freedom.
Isolation and characterization of actinobacteria from Lake Magadi, Kenya

Actinobacteria are ubiquitous and have been detected in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Although, various studies have focused on the ecology of this phylum, data on the ecology of actinobacteria endemic to soda lakes are scanty. This study aimed to determine actinobacterial diversity in Lake Magadi. Four different sampling points were selected randomly within the lake to cover a broad range of sample diversity. Wet sediments and water samples were collected from each sampling point. Good success in isolation of actinobacteria was obtained using a variety of strategies designed to select against fast growing bacteria. Serially diluted samples were plated on growth media containing complex substrates such as malt and chitin. The media was prepared using sterile lake water and pH kept at 8 which is high for most bacteria. DNA was extracted from the isolates and the 16S rRNA genes amplified using primers described to be domain specific for actinobacteria. The isolates were characterized both physiologically and biochemically and were screened for the presence of polyketide synthase-1 genes. The amplified 16S rRNA gene sequences were used for sequence analysis to identify the isolates and establish their phylogeny. Four actinobacteria isolates affiliated with the genera
Swayed by the Numbers: The Consequences of Displaying Product Review Attributes

Prior research has shown the independent effects of average product ratings and number of reviews for online purchases, but the relative influence of these aggregate review attributes is still debated in the literature. In this research, the authors demonstrate the conditional influences of these two attributes as a function of the valence of average product ratings and the level of review numbers in a choice set. Specifically, they argue that the diagnosticity of the number of reviews, relative to average product ratings, increases when average product ratings are negative or neutral (vs. positive) and when the level of review numbers in a choice set is low (vs. high). As a result, when consumers choose among the best options on one of the review attributes (average product ratings or the number of reviews), their preference shifts from the higher-rated option with fewer reviews toward the lower-rated option with more reviews. The authors demonstrate this preference shift in seven studies, elucidate the underlying process by which this occurs, and conclude with a discussion of the implications for retailers and brands.
Morphology and infraciliature of two new species of marine oligotrich ciliates (Ciliophora: Oligotrichida) from China

Two new marine oligotrich ciliates, Parallelostrombidium paralatum nov. sp. and Strombidium montagnesi nov. sp. , were isolated from the littoral area of Qingdao (Tsingtao), China. The morphology and infraciliature of each was studied using live observation and protargol impregnation. Based on the Qingdao population, the diagnosis for P. paralatum is given: marine Parallelostrombidium, in vivo about 70×60 µm; dorsoventrally flattened ca 2:3; cell ellipsoidal in outline with conspicuous apical protrusion; on average 27 anterior and 17 ventral membranelles; two posteriorly directed thigmotactic membranelles; macronucleus broadly ellipsoidal; extrusomes ca 10 µm long, arranged along equatorial area; girdle and ventral kineties with 71–99 and 32–42 dikinetids, respectively. Strombidium montagnesi nov. sp. is characterized thus: small marine Strombidium ∼30×20 µm in vivo with truncated conical cell shape and conspicuous equatorial ridge; hemitheca covering the posterior one‐quarter to one‐third of the cell; dorsoventrally flattened ca 2:3; about 21 anterior membranelles and six ventral membranelles; girdle kinety located in posterior one‐quarter to one‐third of the cell and has 25–27 dikinetids, while ventral kinety has 6–12 dikinetids; extrusomes ca 5 µm long, arranged along girdle kinety; single ellipsoidal macronucleus centrally positioned.
Receivers for the uplink of multiuser generalized spatial modulation MIMO systems

Generalized spatial modulation is envisioned as a promising communication paradigm for the next communication systems, in which high data rates and reliability are important features, but also energy and infrastructure-saving solutions are sought. This work presents a variety of efficient suboptimal signal detection strategies for the uplink of multiuser GSM MIMO systems. They are comprised of user decoupling strategies followed by GSM signal detection schemes, and offer different balances of detection performance and computational complexity. Simulation results exhibit the performance of these strategies under different system scenarios and channel propagation effects.
Digitization of Scalar Fields for NISQ-Era Quantum Computing

Qubit, operator and gate resources required for the digitization of lattice $\lambda\phi^4$ scalar field theories onto quantum computers in the NISQ era are considered, building upon the foundational work by Jordan, Lee and Preskill. The Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem, introduced in this context by Macridin, Spetzouris, Amundson and Harnik building on the work of Somma, provides a guide with which to evaluate the efficacy of two field-space bases, the eigenstates of the field operator, as used by Jordan, Lee and Preskill, and eigenstates of a harmonic oscillator, to describe $0+1$- and $1+1$-dimensional scalar field theory. We show how techniques associated with improved actions, which are heavily utilized in Lattice QCD calculations to systematically reduce lattice-spacing artifacts, can be used to reduce the impact of the field digitization in $\lambda\phi^4$, but are found to be inferior to a complete digitization-improvement of the Hamiltonian using a Quantum Fourier Transform. When the Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem is satisfied, digitization errors scale as $|\log|\log |\epsilon_{\rm dig}|||\sim n_Q$ (number of qubits describing the field at a given spatial site) for the low-lying states, leaving the familiar power-law lattice-spacing and finite-volume effects that scale as $|\log |\epsilon_{\rm latt}||\sim N_Q$ (total number of qubits in the simulation). We find that fewer than $n_Q =10$ qubits per spatial lattice site are sufficient to reduce digitization errors below noise levels expected in NISQ-era quantum devices for both localized and delocalized field-space wavefunctions. For localized wavefunctions, $n_Q = 4$ qubits are likely to be sufficient for calculations requiring modest precision.
A multiplex set of microsatellite markers for the scarlet rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus)

Cardueline finches have become important models in studies of sexual selection and evolution of carotenoid-based ornamentation. Here, we describe eight new polymorphic microsatellites isolated from the Scarlet rosefinch ( Carpodacus erythrinus ) and four from the House finch ( Carpodacus mexicanus ). Together with the cross-species amplification of additional loci, originally published for two species of songbirds, we optimized a multiplex panel for C. erythrinus allowing genotyping of 22 polymorphic loci. Number of alleles and heterozygosity per locus in a sample of 34 individuals ranged from three to 38 and from 0.27 to 0.94, respectively.
Comparison of Three Methods for Routine Detection of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Bovine Mastitis

Summary The present study aimed to compare three identification methods that are routinely used for the detection of Staphylococcus aureus as bovine mastitis agent. The evaluated methods were as followed: conventional biochemical method, commercial identification system BioLog (Gen III MicroPlate) and amplification of species-specific gene (nuc) by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A total of 73 staphylococcal isolates were collected from 453 individual milk samples from dairy cows with subclinical and clinical mastitis from different farms in Bulgaria. This isolates were determined as 60 coagulase-positive, 3 catalase-negative and 10 coagulase-negative by conventional methods. BioLog system identified 72 isolates as S. аureus subsp. aureus and one coagulase-positive isolate as S. schleiferi subsp. coagulans. PCR amplification of nuc gene further confirmed S. аureus subsp. aureus isolates identified by the BioLog system. The primary identification of S. aureus on the basis of coagulase level led to erroneous determination of 14 (19.2%) of the isolates. Based on the findings, BioLog system and PCR appear to be more reliable detection systems for S. aureus from milk. In conclusion, the present study showed that a routine approach using a combination of phenotypic and molecular detection systems could improve S. aureus detection in milk.
Development and assessment of a coupled crop–climate model

It is well established that crop production is inherently vulnerable to variations in the weather and climate. More recently the influence of vegetation on the state of the atmosphere has been recognized. The seasonal growth of crops can influence the atmosphere and have local impacts on the weather, which in turn affects the rate of seasonal crop growth and development. Considering the coupled nature of the crop–climate system, and the fact that a significant proportion of land is devoted to the cultivation of crops, important interactions may be missed when studying crops and the climate system in isolation, particularly in the context of land use and climate change.
Electrochemically Reduced Titania Nanotube Synthesized from Glycerol-Based Electrolyte as Supercapacitor Electrode

In this paper the synthesis of self-organized Titania nanotubes (TNTs) by a facile potentiostatic anodization in a glycerol-based electrolyte is reported. The optimized TNTs were subsequently reduced through a cathodic reduction process to enhance its capacitive performance. FESEM and XRD were used to characterize the morphology and crystal structure of the synthesized samples. XPS analysis confirmed the reduction of Ti4+ to Ti3+ ions in the reduced Titania nanotubes (R-TNTs). The tube diameter and separation between the tubes were greatly influenced by the applied voltage. TNTs synthesized at voltage of 30 V for 60 min exhibited 86 nm and 1.1 µm of tube diameter and length, respectively and showed high specific capacitance of 0.33 mF cm−2 at current density of 0.02 mA cm−2. After reduction at 5 V for 30 s, the specific capacitance increased by about seven times (2.28 mF cm−2) at 0.5 mA cm−2 and recorded about 86% capacitance retention after 1000 continuous cycling at 0.2 mA cm−2, as compared to TNTs, retained about 61% at 0.01 mA cm−2. The charge transfer resistance drastically reduced from 6.2 Ω for TNTs to 0.55 Ω for R-TNTs, indicating an improvement in the transfer of electrons and ions across the electrode–electrolyte interface.
Production and expression of inflammation and angiogenic parameters triggered by different genetic population of Trypanosoma cruzi

viii ABSTRACT Inflammation is a key immune-pathophysiological characteristic of cardiomyopathy induced by Trypanosoma cruzi. Different inflammatory cells can contribute to the release of proand anti-inflammatory mediators which can directly or indirectly promote inflammatory angiogenesis. Mammalian cardiac cells are important targets to the protozoan T. cruzi driving an immune system that attempts to eliminate parasites. This inflammation culminates in cellular destruction, fibrosis, hypoxia and heart disturbances. Hypoxia and releasing of inflammatory mediators are well-defined stimuli to initiate angiogenesis. Therefore, we aimed to study the participation of T. cruzi in the production of inflammatory and angiogenesis mediators in C57BL/6 mice infected with different strains of this parasite. We found that in sponge matrix from infected mice, formation of new blood vessels were abrogated on day 14. Our data also demonstrated higher production of inflammatory mediators in plasma from mice infected with Y and Colombian strains of T.cruzi. These mice also demonstrated increase plasma VEGF. In addition, Colombian strain induced higher leukocyte infiltration and tissue parasites in cardiac tissue. However, possibly by the Colombian strain-associated higher tissue parasites, there were low production (VEGF, ANG-1 and ANG-2) and mRNA expression (VEGF) of angiogenic factors in cardiac tissue. It is very interesting that VL-10 infected C57BL/6 mice demonstrated decreased circulating parasite, production of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, cellular infiltration in cardiac tissue. Furthermore, Benznidazole, a drug of choice for the treatment of Chagas disease, although exhibits numerous side effects, we observed that treament with this drug maintained angiogenic parameters similar to uninfected mice. Enalapril and Simvastatin (used for the treatment of cardiovascular diasease) treatment to infected mice diminished inflammatory cytokines but not VEGF expression and production which was similar to untreated infected mice. In summary, this study demonstrates angiogenesis mediators in local tissue (heart) and systemically during T. cruzi infection may be defined by the genetic and the load of tissue parasites.
Renal drug delivery with low-molecular-weight proteins : The effect of charge modifications on the body distribution of drug-lysozyme conjugates

Low-molecular-weight proteins (LMWPs) can be used as drug carriers for renal drug delivery. The covalent attachment of drug molecules is commonly achieved via reaction to the primary amino groups of the protein. However, these positively charged groups are also important for the renal reabsorption of proteins. In this study, we investigated the effect of the modification of primary amino groups on the pharmacokinetics of drug-LMWP conjugates, using the organic anion fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) as a model drug and the LMWP lysozyme (LZM) as a drug carrier. We prepared a series of conjugates with different amounts of primary amino groups: a more negatively charged conjugate was prepared by derivatizing the primary amino groups of LZM with succinic anhydride, while a more positively charged conjugate was prepared by derivatizing the carboxylic acid groups with ethylendiamine. The final conjugates had an average amount of primary amino groups of 0.2 (FITC-Suc-LZM), 6.5 (FITC-LZM), or 8.5 (FITC-cat-LZM).
A new Sequential Image Prediction Method Based on LSTM and DCGAN

The invention discloses a sequential image prediction method based on LSTM and DCGAN, and the method combines the excellent feature capture capability of the DCGAN with the LSTM, can enable the predicted image data to be visualized, and facilitates the direct observation. The improved LSTM network has convolution characteristics inside, and two-dimensional spatial characteristics of image data canbe directly learned; In order to reduce the internal learning complexity, a traditional input image is changed into an input feature; Characteristics are extracted from DCGAN, and compared with an original image, the method has the advantages that the dimension is greatly simplified, and the whole network is controllable. According to the method, the feature dimension is well reduced through theDCGAN, and the problem that the high dimension cannot be calculated is solved; The improved LSTM can better learn time sequence characteristics, so that more accurate prediction is realized; The wholenetwork structure complies with a stack type cascading strategy in the connection method, and guarantees are provided for controlling the network depth. The sequential image prediction model architecture provided by the invention is theoretically suitable for all sequential images.
The Government Spending on Education and Health Care in Indonesia’s Economic Growth

There are pros and cons in examining the relationship between education and health budgets and economic growth. The results of the study show a variety of research findings. This study wants to examine the relationship between government spending in the education and health sectors and economic growth in the country of Indonesia. The variables used are GDP, government education, and health expenditure in 19802017. The method used in this study is the Granger causality test. The results showed that the education budget was not statistically significant in affecting vice versa GDP. While the results of calculations for the health budget significantly influence GDP and GDP also affect health. This finding implies that the education sector budget needs to be maximized to be able to contribute to national income.
Biochemical Analysis of 25 Genotypes of Grain Amaranths (Amaranthus Hypochondriacus L.)

Biochemicals such as Cholrophylls (a and b), Carotenoids, Protein, Vitamin C, Phenol, Niacin, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Moisture analysis for 25 genotypes of Amaranthus hypochondriacus.L. has been worked out at Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding and Agrotechnology, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow in 2011. The analysis results with some genotypes with highly nutritious value. Out of the 25 genotypes studied, different genotypes having highest values for different biochemicals. AG 828, SKNA 211 and SKNA 21 are the best genotypes which will help in formation of products with superior nutritional quality. Thus the data emanating from the present study indicated the scope for utilizing best nutritional yielding lines for healthcare edible products and as the base material for developing nutraceuticals. The present investigation will also fill the gap regarding the processing of amaranth seeds for the development of superior quality edible food products for infants and also used in fast days. The highly nutritious lines of this crop are so high promising for supplemented nutritive food amelioration of nutritional deficiency.
Karakterisasi Hemaglutinin Streptococcus agalactiae dan Staphylococcus aureus Penyebab Mastitis Subklinis Pada Sapi Perah = Characterization of Haemagglutinin of Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus on ...

Streptococcus agalactiae dan Staphylococcus aureus merupakan dua bakteri utama penyebab mastitis subklinis pada sapi perah di Indonesia. Pada mastitis subklinis kemampuan adesi mempunyai peran lebih penting dari pada kemampuan invasi. Hemaglutinin merupakan faktor yang berperan dalam proses adesi, sebagai langkah awal kolonisasi bakteri pada permukaan set epitel ambing. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengisolasi dan mengkarakterisasi hemaglutinin dari S. agalactiae dan S. aureu. Penentuan hemaglutinin S. agalactiae dan S. aureus dengan uji hemaglutinasi menggunakan eritrosit sapi perah 1%. Isolasi hemaglutinin dilakukan dengan afinitas kromatogarfi dan analisis dengan Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate-Polyacrilamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa hemaglutinin S. agalactiae dan S. aureus dapat ditentukan dengan SDS-PAGE dengan berat molekul 28 kDa pada S. agalactiae dan 27 kDa pada S. aureus.