Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effects of Salinity on Postlarval Growth and Survival of Penaeus semisulcatus (Decapoda: Penaeidae)

P. semisulcatus post-larvae (PLs) had higher survival and better growth at high rather than low salinities between PL20 and PL60. Final survivals at high salinities (30-40 ppt) (19-23%) were significantly higher than those (3-12%) below 25 ppt (P 0.05). A rise in salinity resulted in an increase in the biomass from 0.020 g at 10 ppt to 0.317 g at 40 ppt (P < 0.05). Optimum salinity for the nursery culture of P. semisulcatus PLs appeared to be about 40 ppt at 28 iC. Hence, the results of this study demonstrate that P. semisulcatus inhabiting the Mediterranean Sea is not a good candidate for culture in waters of low salinity.
A Dual Production Analysis of a Multispecies Fishery: The Case of the U.S. Atlantic Longline Fleet

The harvest technology of several multispecies fisheries has been explained in the recent literature using dual-based models. These studies are useful for explaining rent dissipation, estimating input and output elasticities, as well as describing other aspects of fisherman behavior. Most of these analyses have assumed that inputs are fixed at the trip level. Consequently researchers have argued that firms participating in multiple fisheries behave as revenue-maximizers. This paper describes an empirical model of a multispecies fishery that assumes decision-makers are cost-minimizers at the trip level. A theoretical argument justifying this assumption is presented. Using duality theory, optimal input demands are estimated using data from the U.S. Atlantic pelagic longline fleet using iterative seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) and a recently suggested approach. These results are used to describe the economic characteristics of the industry and the economic consequences of proposed regulations, with focus on the demand for fuel. Additionally, an EM (Expectation-Maximization) algorithm is employed to correct for missing data problems. The efficiency of the algorithm is explored by rerunning the original analysis using the newly created data set and comparing results.
Finding Communities in Typed Citation Networks

As the Web has become more and more important to our daily lives, algorithms that can effectively utilize the link structure have become more and more important. One such task has been to find communities in social network data. Recently, however, there has been increased interest in augmenting links with additional semantic information. We examine link classification from the point of view of scientometrics, with an eye towards applying what has been learned about scientific citation to Web linking. Some community detection algorithms are reviewed, and one that has been developed for topical community finding on the Web is adapted to typed scientific citations.
Wear of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene against Synthetic Sapphire as Bearing Coating for Total Joint Replacements

Materials commonly found in hip replacements are a polymer paired with metals or alloys. Tribological behavior of polyethylene bearing surfaces against synthetic sapphire are compared against other bearing combinations to evaluate sapphire as a viable means to lower the incidence of revision surgery by mitigating production of wear debris. Sapphire disks against polyethylene plates were tested utilizing a tribometer. The polyethylene wear rate was found to be 22.6mm3 per year, less than the 40-80mm3 per year typically found in traditional hip replacements. A power law function is presented correlating a decreasing friction coefficient as polyethylene volume loss increases as V0.88. These results show potential for synthetic sapphire as an alternative bearing surface in joint replacements.
CRIATIVIDADE: CARACTERÍSTICAS DA PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA BRASILEIRA

The purpose to this research was to identify the characteristics of Brazilian scientific production on the creativity theme the review of theses, dissertations and journal publications between the years 1984 to 2006. The eletronic data bases of CAPES and Index-Psi were utilized. The results indicated 104 theses or dissertations and 95 scientific papers. Teoretical studies were predominant in both bases using qualitative methodologies such as interviews and questionnaires, while quantitative methodologies were more frequent in papers, through the use of tests and scale. Adults and adolescents tended to be more present in creativity studies. In conclusion there is great interest among Brazilian researchers related to creativity, mainly in the educational area, although there a specific need on this area for research on health and the organizational area
Constraints on the non-thermal emission from eta Carinae's blast wave of 1843

Non-thermal hard X-ray and high-energy (HE; 1 MeV < E < 100 GeV) I³-ray emission in the direction of I· Carinae has been recently detected using the INTEGRAL, AGILE and Fermi satellites. This emission has been interpreted either in the framework of particle acceleration in the colliding wind region between the two massive stars or in the very fast moving blast wave which originates in the historical 1843 "great eruption". Archival Chandra data has been reanalysed to search for signatures of particle acceleration in I· Carinae's blast wave. No shell-like structure could be detected in hard X-rays and a limit has been placed on the non-thermal X-ray emission from the shell. The time dependence of the target radiation field of the Homunculus is used to develop a single zone model for the blast wave. Attempting to reconcile the X-ray limit with the HE I³-ray emission using this model leads to a very hard electron injection spectrum dN/dE E with I³ < 1.8, harder than the canonical value expected from diffusive shock acceleration.
A review on traditional uses and phytochemical properties of Mimusops elengi Linn.

Herbal medicine is getting popularized in developing and developed countries owing to its natural origin and lesser side effects. Medicinal plants are the valuable and cheap source of unique phytochemicals which are frequently used in the development of drugs against various diseases. Mimusops elengi Linn. is considered as one of the best medicinal plant due to its several therapeutic uses mentioned in Unani as well as ethnomedicine. The various extracts of the plant (bark, fruit, leaves, seed, and flowers) have been reported to be cardiotonic, alexipharmic and stomachic, hypotensive, antibacterial, anthelmintic, antigastric ulcers, teeth cleaner and renewable sources of energy. This review is an attempt to compile and document information on traditional uses and phytochemical properties of Mimusops elengi Linn.
Flooding avoidance Triplaris gardneriana Wedd. (Polygonaceae): growth and morpho-anatomical aspects

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of flooding in Triplaris gardneriana Wedd, cultivated in drained soil (control) and in flooded condition. The experiment was developed in a greenhouse, using plants with 90 days after the emergency. The response to treatment was evaluated at 0, 30, 60 and 90 days. Growth measurements were made, such as biomass allocation, relative growth rate (RGR). Adventitious roots were not measured only observed, as well as the development of hypertrophied lenticels. The RGR was continuously reduced along the 90 days in flooding conditions for the roots, stem and leaves, compared to control. The flooding of the substrate caused alterations such as: increasing of the cortex width and diameter of the central cylinder of root and increasing the diameter of the vessel element of the root and stem. Results show that T. gardneriana remains under stress when submitted to flooding. Therefore, the production of structures as lenticels, aerenchyma and adventitious roots, structures related to the avoidance of this type of stress, were key factors for the maintenance and survival of T. gardneriana .
Vive la Révolution! Long‐Term Educational Returns of 1968 to the Angry Students

The famous events of May 1968, starting with student riots, threw France into a state of turmoil. As a result, normal examination procedures were abandoned, and the pass rate for various qualifications increased enormously. The lowering of thresholds at critical stages of the education system enabled a proportion of students to pursue more years of higher education than would otherwise have been possible. For those on the margin of passing their examinations, additional years of higher education increased future wages and occupational levels. Interestingly, the effect is also transmitted across generations and is reflected in the educational performance of children.
Factors Leading to Satisfaction in a Mentoring Scheme for Novice Entrepreneurs

Mentoring is rapidly gaining in popularity as a customized way to assist and support the novice entrepreneur. However, we still do not know very much about the usefulness of this approach or the benefits perceived by the mentees. The purpose of this study is to share evaluation data associated with a formal mentoring program, with respect to those factors that are likely to influence mentees’ satisfaction with their mentoring experience. Data was collected from 142 entrepreneurs who participated in a formal mentoring program designed for novice entrepreneurs by the Fondation de l’Entrepreneurship in Quebec, Canada. Results show that it is very important for the mentee to feel that his/her mentor truly understands what he/she is going through. Trust is of utmost importance and both the mentor and his/her mentee have to respect the “moral contract” they established at the beginning of the relationship. Finally, the mentee expects the mentoring relationship to produce visible results in his/her firm.
USING THE COMPETING VALUES FRAMEWORK TO ASSESS MANAGERIAL ALIGNMENT TOWARDS THE ORGANIZATION’S VISION, FOCUS AND PREFERENCE FOR STRUCTURE

This study determines the extent to which middle, senior and top managers fulfill their managerial roles (mentor, facilitator, monitor, coordinator, director, producer, broker, innovator). It also evaluates their focus (internal versus external) and preference for structure (stability and control versus flexibility and change) as well as whether their orientations are aligned towards the same vision/goal. A sample of 202 managers (middle, senior, top) was drawn using a stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the study emphasize the importance of aligning the organizational focus and preference for structure with the organizational vision/goal and ensuring that the managerial cadre is appropriately developed in the competencies needed to attain the vision/goal.
SYNTHESIS AND STUDY OF NEW COMPLEX IRON- ALUMINUM REAGENT FOR WATER TREATMENT

A reagent on the basis of the Fe(II),(III), Al(III), Cl − − H2O − OH − system was synthesized. The synthesized reagent isn't a mixture of salts, but contains one or more poliheteronuclear iron-aluminum complexes. It possesses a number of improved characteristics in comparison with popular aluminum and iron-containing coagulants. On the basis of theoretical information and unique experimental data it has been proven that kinetics of reagent synthesis depends on a number of factors: aluminum surface nature, the initial concentration of iron(III) ions, the pH-value and the temperature of reactive media.
The logical framework: An easy escape, a straitjacket, or a useful planning tool?

The 'logical framework' and 'logical framework approach' have become widespread planning tools, particularly in donor-assisted projects in developing countries. With its simple format and the clear relationship between variables, the logical framework is helpful for summarising main concerns relating to development schemes. At the same time, the author argues, current conventions limit the framework's usefulness; and he suggests modifications that should substantially enhance its applicability and information-carrying capacity. The logical framework approach seeks to address additional dimensions of planning. However, it is too circumscribed by standardised steps and procedures to be defended as the ubiquitous planning methodology it is commonly held out to be. The 'logical framework approach' is here juxtaposed with a broader and more flexible concept of 'development planning', with which it should not be confused.
The Features of Nonlinear Excitation and Energy Transport inthe Protein Molecules

The features of nonlinear excitation (or soliton motion) and energy transport in the iÂiÂÂhelical protein molecules arising from the energy released in the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules, which is a basic problem in life science and related to many biological processes, are studied and reviewed systematically. Based on different understanding of properties of structure of iÂiÂÂhelical protein molecules some theoretical models of the nonlinear excitation and energy transport along the molecular chains have been proposed and established, A brief survey of past researches on different models and theories of energy, including DavydovÂÂs, TakenoÂÂs, YomosaÂÂs, Brown et alÂÂs, SchweitzerÂÂs, Cruzeiro-HanssonÂÂs, FornerÂÂs and PangÂÂs models were first stated and reviewed in this paper. Subsequently we studied and reviewed mainly and systematically the properties, thermal stability and lifetimes of the carriers (solitons) transporting the energy at physiological temperature 300K in PangÂÂs and DavydovÂÂs theories. From these investigations we know that the carrier (soliton) of energy transport in the iÂiÂÂhelical protein molecules in PangÂÂs model has a higher binding energy, higher thermal stability and larger lifetime at 300K relative to those of DavydovÂÂs model, in which the lifetime of the new soliton at 300K is enough large and belongs to the order of 10-10 second oro/o0iÂ³700. Thus we can conclude that the soliton in PangÂÂs model is exactly the carrier of the energy transport, PangÂÂs theory is appropriate to iÂiÂÂhelical protein molecules.
Forest soil carbon oxidation state and oxidative ratio responses to elevated CO2

The oxidative ratio (OR) of the biosphere is the stoichiometric ratio (O2/CO2) of gas exchange by photosynthesis and respiration—a key parameter in budgeting calculations of the land and ocean carbon sinks. Carbon cycle‐climate feedbacks could alter the OR of the biosphere by affecting the quantity and quality of organic matter in plant biomass and soil carbon pools. This study considers the effect of elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations ([CO2]) on the OR of a hardwood forest after nine growing seasons of Free‐Air CO2 Enrichment. We measured changes in the carbon oxidation state (Cox) of biomass and soil carbon pools as a proxy for the ecosystem OR. The OR of net primary production, 1.039, was not affected by elevated [CO2]. However, the Cox of the soil carbon pool was 40% higher at elevated [CO2], and the estimated OR values for soil respiration increased from 1.006 at ambient [CO2] to 1.054 at elevated [CO2]. A biochemical inventory of the soil organic matter ascribed the increases in Cox and OR to faster turnover of reduced substrates, lignin and lipids, at elevated [CO2]. This implicates the heterotrophic soil community response to elevated [CO2] as a driver of disequilibrium in the ecosystem OR. The oxidation of soil carbon pool constitutes an unexpected terrestrial O2 sink. Carbon budgets constructed under the assumption of OR equilibrium would equate such a terrestrial O2 sink to CO2 uptake by the ocean. The potential for climate‐driven disequilibriua in the cycling of O2 and CO2 warrants further investigation.
Comparison of the Energy Performance between Flat-plate and Heat Pipe Evacuated Tube Collectors for Solar Water Heating Systems under Mediterranean Climate Conditions

In this paper, the energy performance of a flat-plate collector and a heat pipe evacuated tube collector exploited for domestic hot water production in the Mediterranean climate is compared. For this purpose, yearly data obtained from two field-trial solar water heating systems are used. The selected systems are with forced circulation and installed near each other. The studied solar collectors are installed on the roof with the same slope angle of 45° and the surface azimuthal angle of 10°. The installed surface area of the flat-plate solar collector is 4.41 m, whereas for the heat pipe evacuated tube collector is 1.5 m. The annual irradiation on solar collector plane was 1,456 kWh/myear. Obtained results showed that the annual solar yield for the flat-plate collector was 664 kWh/myear, whereas for the heat pipe evacuated tube collector was 885 kWh/myear. The annual average collector efficiencies were 0.494 and 0.62, respectively.
THE RADIO PROPERTIES AND MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATION IN THE CRAB-LIKE PULSAR WIND NEBULA G54.1+0.3

We present a multifrequency radio investigation of the Crab-like pulsar wind nebula (PWN) G54.1+0.3 using the Very Large Array. The high resolution of the observations reveals that G54.1+0.3 has a complex radio structure which includes filamentary and loop-like structures that are magnetized, a diffuse extent similar to the associated diffuse X-ray emission. But the radio and X-ray structures in the central region differ strikingly, indicating that they trace very different forms of particle injection from the pulsar and/or particle acceleration in the nebula. No spectral index gradient is detected in the radio emission across the PWN, whereas the X-ray emission softens outward in the nebula. The extensive radio polarization allows us to image in detail the intrinsic magnetic field, which is well-ordered and reveals that a number of loop-like filaments are strongly magnetized. In addition, we determine that there are both radial and toroidal components to the magnetic field structure of the PWN. Strong mid-infrared (IR) emission detected in Spitzer Space Telescope data is closely correlated with the radio emission arising from the southern edge of G54.1+0.3. In particular, the distributions of radio and X-ray emission compared with the mid-IR emission suggest that the PWN may be interacting with this interstellar cloud. This may be the first PWN where we are directly detecting its interplay with an interstellar cloud that has survived the impact of the supernova explosion associated with the pulsar's progenitor.
Discrete sequential boundaries for clinical trials

SUMMARY Pocock (1977), O'Brien & Fleming (1979) and Slud & Wei (1982) have proposed different methods to construct discrete sequential boundaries for clinical trials. These methods require that the total number of decision times be specified in advance. In the present paper, we propose a more flexible way to construct discrete sequential boundaries. The method is based on the choice of a function, a*(t), which characterizes the rate at which the error level ac is spent. The boundary at a decision time is determined by a*(t), and by past and current decision times, but does not depend on the future decision times or the total number of decision times.
Geospatial Analysis of Land use Land Cover Change Predictive Modeling at Phewa Lake Watershed of Nepal

Improper practices of land use/ land cover (LULC) are deteriorating watershed conditions. Remote sensing and GIS tools were used to study LULC dynamics using Cellular Automata (CA)–Markov and GEOMOD model and predict the future LULC scenario for years 2015 and 2020, in terms of magnitude and direction, based on past trend in Phewa Lake watershed, Kaski district, Nepal. The analysis of LULC pattern during 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 using satellite-derived maps has shown that the infrastructure and socio-economic drivers (road network & human settlement) and terrain physical drivers (DEM derived slope) have influenced the spatial pattern of the watershed LULC. These lead to an accretive linear growth of Medium to Fairly Dense Forest, Open Forest, Waste Land and Built-up Land but decrease in other LULC classes. Annual rates of increase from 1995 to 2010 in Medium to Fairly Dense Forest, Open Forest, Bush/Scrub, Waste Land and Built-up land were 9.16, 8.14, 20.66,15.27 and 27.77 ha/year respectively, while the rates decrease in Dense Forest, Terrace Agriculture, Valley Agriculture and Grass land were 39.17, 10.30, 23.32 and 3.78 ha/year respectively. The result of CA Markov showed that Dense Forest, Terrace Agriculture, Valley Agriculture, Wetland and Grass Land are predicted to decrease by 174.60 ha, 39.24 ha, 59.76 ha, 8.91 ha and 2.07 ha, while Medium to Fairly Dense Forest, Open Forest, Bush/Scrub, Waste Land and Built-upLand are projected to increase by 50.85 ha, 28.80 ha, 45.45 ha, 50.85 ha and 115.65 ha; and GEOMOD prediction for major LULC showed that Dense Forest, Terrace Agriculture, Valley Agriculture, decreased by 175.19 ha, 39.78 ha and 60.56 ha, respectively, whereas, Medium to Fairly Dense Forest, Open Forest, Waste Land and Built-up Land increased by 52.08 ha, 29.53 ha, 50.04 ha and 116.43 ha, respectively between the years 2010 to 2015. Similar patterns of changes of these LULC classes are predicted by both models between the years of 2010 to 2020. The predicted LULC scenario for 2015 and 2020, with reasonably good accuracy would provide useful inputs to the LULC planners for effective management of the watershed.
Optomechanical magnetometry with a macroscopic resonator

We demonstrate a centimeter-scale optomechanical magnetometer based on a crystalline whispering gallery mode resonator. The large size of the resonator allows high magnetic field sensitivity to be achieved in the hertz to kilohertz frequency range. A peak sensitivity of 131 pT per root Hz is reported, in a magnetically unshielded non-cryogenic environment and using optical power levels beneath 100 microWatt. Femtotesla range sensitivity may be possible in future devices with further optimization of laser noise and the physical structure of the resonator, allowing applications in high-performance magnetometry.
Changed Arctic-alpine food web interactions under rapid climate warming: implication for ptarmigan research

Ptarmigan are herbivorous birds that are year-round residents of alpine and arctic ecosystems — presently subjected to the most rapid climate warming on earth. Yet, compared to other bird taxa there has been little climate impact research on ptarmigan. Ptarmigan population dynamics, in particular in the sub/low-arctic, appears to be strongly influenced by complex interactions with a suite of functionally diverse predators in the food webs. We review evidence supporting that the strength of such predator—ptarmigan interactions has been altered, most likely due to climate change, having led to rapidly declining ptarmigan populations and in some places national red listing. Predation-mediated population declines are likely linked to dampened population cycles of keystone mammal herbivores (inducing increased apparent competition/reduced apparent mutualism), altitudinal/latitudinal expansions of boreal mesopredators and possibly mismatched ptarmigan plumage colour in spring and fall. Yet, other rapid food web mediated impacts are likely to act bottom—up, such as phenological mismatches with food plants and competitive interactions with other irrupting herbivores. We advocate that ptarmigan researchers should team up with specialists on other taxa in order to adopt a food web approach to their research. Coordinated action of research teams, to make comparative studies among ptarmigan species or populations imbedded in food webs of varying structure or ambient climate, may be rewarding in the age of rapid ongoing climate changes.