Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparative analysis of the reproductive strategy of lion's paw scallop Nodipecten subnodosus in Baja California Sur, Mexico

The reproductive strategy of lion's paw scallop Nodipecten subnodosus was evaluated in a culturing system in Bahia Tortugas, Baja California Sur, Mexico during an annual cycle, comparing its response with data previously reported at other localities. High frequencies of ripe gonads throughout the year indicate that reproduction was continuous, with two main ripening/spawning events: July-September and December- March. A continuous breeding is also reported for the species in Bahia Magdalena, Bahia Juncalito, and Bahia de Los Angeles. These eutrophic areas are Biological Active Centers where gametogenesis appears to be regulated by the energy taken from recently ingested food following an opportunistic strategy. However, the digestive gland index decreased and the muscle indices increased during one of the breeding peaks, suggesting that some stored reserves are also used to sustain gametogenesis (conservative strategy) partially. High incidences of atretic oocytes are likely associated with atypical daily variations in water temperature from May through September (12 to 33°C), or with stressful conditions in the culturing system in summer. Despite this, the culturing system set in Bahia Tortugas appears beneficial for a continuous reproduction of N. subnodosus.
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Winter (October to March) precipitation δOP and δDP values in central Europe correlate with the winter NAO index (wNAOi), but the causal mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here we analyse the relationships between precipitation-weighted δOP and δDP datasets (δOpw and δDpw) from European GNIP and ANIP stations and the wNAOi, with a focus on isotope gradients. We demonstrate that longitudinal δOpw and δDpw gradients across Europe (continental effect) depend on the wNAOi state, with steeper gradients associated with more negative wNAOi states. Changing gradients 15 reflect a combination of air temperature and variable amounts of precipitable water as a function of the wNAOi. The relationships between the wNAOi, δOpw and δDpw can provide additional information from palaeoclimate archives such as European speleothems that primarily record winter δOpw. Comparisons between present-day and past European longitudinal δO gradients inferred from Holocene speleothems suggest that atmospheric pressure configurations akin to negative wNAO modes dominated the early Holocene, whereas patterns resembling positive wNAO modes were more 20 common in the late Holocene, possibly caused by persistent shifts of the relative locations of the Azores High and the Icelandic Low.
Path Holding Probability Based Ad Hoc On-Demand Routing Protocol

In mobile ad hoc networks (MANET), node movement often makes the wireless link break, and results in the routing invalidation. In order to improve the stability of routing, based on the analysis of the time-t holding probability of single link, an on-demand routing protocol is provided based on the time-t holding probability of a whole path. With double reply of routing request from destination and reverse optimizing of middle nodes, this protocol chooses the path that has the maximal time-t holding probability as the best routing. Simulations show that, compared with AODV (ad hoc on-demand distance vector) and DSR (dynamic source routing), this protocol saves the overhead of the protocol and reduces the end-to-end delay of the packet.
Marfan syndrome - typical musculoskeletal abnormalities, rare occurrence in children Zespół Marfana - typowe zaburzenia układu mięśniowo-szkieletowego, rzadko występujące u dzieci

Zespol Marfana (MFS) jest chorobą tkanki lącznej, genetycznie uwarunkowaną, dziedziczoną w sposob autosomalny dominujący. Przyczyną choroby jest mutacja w genie fibryliny 1 (FBN1) znajdującym sie na chromosomie 15, w wyniku aktywowania transformującego czynnika wzrostu β. Poniewaz MFS dotyczy wiekszości narządow i tkanek, pacjenci z tą chorobą stanowią niejednorodną grupe pod wzgledem objawow klinicznych. W przebiegu MFS dochodzi do zmian i zaburzen funkcji w obrebie ukladu mieśniowo-szkieletowego, narządu wzroku, serca i naczyn krwionośnych. Z uwagi na duze ryzyko wystąpienia powiklan sercowo-naczyniowych oraz ocznych, ktore są wynikiem stopniowego poszerzania aorty i ektopii soczewki, rokowanie w tej chorobie moze byc niepomyślne. W artykule przedstawiono przypadek zespolu Marfana z typowymi zaburzeniami ukladu mieśniowo-szkieletowego.
Long Terminal Repeats Region as a Potential Target for HIV Molecular Detection

Indonesian National Committee for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has reported the significant increase of HIV infected individual in Indonesia. A sensitive accurate diagnostics are urgently needed to prevent the dissemination of HIV and also to provide a suitable therapy. For this reason, we have developed HIV diagnostic method based on PCR to elucidate this problem. For this research, samples were collected from hospitals and Indonesian Red Cross that consist of samples possesing HIV serological test positive and indeterminate. Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) were isolated from blood plasma. These RNA then were amplified after Reverse transcriptase reaction by using primers which have been designed using env (C2V3C3), Long Terminal Repeats (LTR) (U3) and Capsid gag (p24) as target regions. The obtained results shown 26/34 (76.5%) positive in LTR, 10/33 (36.4%) positive in Env and 11/33 (33.3%) positive in p24. These results showed that LTR primers detect HIV more than other primers. It suggests that LTR could be used as detection target as complement of env and p24 These results need to be explored further by using sequencing method.
Presence and conservation of the immunoglobulin superfamily in insects: current perspective and future challenges

Numerous proteins that contain a bona fide immunoglobulin domain have been identified in the last decade showing that immunoglobulin-like proteins are quite common in metazoans. In particular, recent surveys identified more than 140 immunoglobulin-like proteins in Drosophila melanogaster, Anopheles gambiae and Bombyx mori. A well-studied example of immunoglobulin-like protein is the Drosophila Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (Dscam) that, accordingly to comparative molecular analyses, showed a high conservation in Diptera, Hymenoptera and Coleoptera, together with a conserved presence of alternative splicing that permitted insects to possess an unsuspected molecular complexity of their innate immune system. At a functional level, immunoglobulin-like proteins seem to be capable of reacting to pathogen challenges and may contribute to the defense against infection so that they are candidates as immune effector molecules in insects. Preliminary findings on insect-borne plant and animal diseases suggest a possible role of the immunoglobulin-like proteins in the vectorial capacity.
Evaluating training courses: an exercise in social desirability?

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine factors which influence responses on open‐ended evaluations of training courses.Design/methodology/approach – Course participants completed open‐ended evaluation forms about their experience on a course. These consisted of 377 senior teachers attending a training programme dealing with child abuse. The course was repeated 17 times. The second training programme concerned teaching skills. This was attended by 231 postgraduates. The course was repeated 25 times.Findings – Responses on open‐ended evaluation forms tended to be favourable with reference to “human related factors” and unfavourable when referring to “hygiene factors”. Practical implications – It is suggested the way people complete evaluation forms is partly a reflection of their desire to see themselves as acting in a socially desirable manner. Interpretations made from such forms about the effectiveness or merits of any course should take this into account.Originality/value – Provides a lot more.
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW METHODOLOGY FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY

This research considers seven critical practices from the production phase for implementing Green supply chain management (GSCM) practices. The study aims to describe the prominent factors responsible for GSCM practices and their priorities with productivity approach. The questionnaire has been developed to capture these prominent factors on a five point likert scale. A case study has been carried out. Data has been collected and analyzed using a balanced Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) method. It has been observed that recovery of the end-oflife products affect much for improving GSC practices.
Analysis of the Influence Factors of College Students Employment Based on the Interpretative Structural Model

Aimed at the problem of low employment rate of college students, we establish the evaluation index system of university students’ employment in this paper. Then we use the practical method of interpretative structural model to analyze the influence factors of university students’ employment, and explain the factors that affect college students’ employment model. According to the hierarchical results of interpretative structural model, we analyze the connection between the various factors, and divide the influence factors of university students’ employment into four levels. Finally, we clear the hierarchical structure relationship of factors that affect college students’ employment, and find out the most direct factors and the most fundamental factors which cause the low employment rate of college students.
What Works? The Culture of Evidence in University Teaching

This article analyses the culture of evidence in university teaching and its implications in the professional training of teachers in higher education. The new culture of organisation and assessment introduced into university teaching has brought about the configuration of a management model geared towards results and accountability based on solid evidence. Its implementation means that both administrators and teachers are asking themselves: what works? This study shows that the implementation of a culture of evidence requires the adoption of a pluralist vision of evidence, as well as clear criteria for determining the validity of evidence. In addition, teachers should be trained to mobilise systematic pedagogic knowledge and transform their practice, using available institutional support, the systematic analysis of their own experience, and the promotion of best practice.
Gyri – precise head model of transcranial DC stimulation : Improved spatial focality using a ring electrode versus conventional rectangular pad

The spatial resolution of conventional transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is considered to be relatively diffuse owing to skull dispersion. However, here we show that electric fields may be clustered at distinct gyri/sulci sites due to details in tissue architecture/conductivity notably cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). We calculated the cortical electric field/current density magnitude induced during tDCS using a high spatial resolution (1 mm3) MRI-derived finite element human head model; cortical gyri/sulci were resolved. The spatial focality of conventional rectangular-pad (7 × 5 cm2) and the ring (4 × 1) electrode configurations were compared. The rectangular-pad configuration resulted in diffuse (un-focal) modulation, with discrete clusters of electric field magnitude maxima. Peak induced electric field magnitude was not observed directly underneath the pads, but at an intermediate lobe. The 4 × 1 ring resulted in enhanced spatial focality, with peak induced electric field magnitude at the sulcus and adjacent gyri directly underneath the active electrode. Cortical structures may be focally targeted using ring configurations. Anatomically accurate high resolution MRI-based forward-models may guide the ‘rational’ clinical design and optimization of tDCS.
Flagging Aberrant Sites and Assemblages in Restoration Projects

The recovery of an ecosystem in response to a restoration program that relies on natural processes may be characterized by heterogeneous changes in species composition and structure. In most cases, such variability is natural and should even be welcomed. However, variability that arises from a specific restoration site, as opposed to randomly from all sites, may indicate problems with the restoration process and may jeopardize the outcome of a project. Here, we describe a technique to flag those sites and assemblages that tend to develop aberrantly. We use data on plant and animal assemblages, collected during routine monitoring operations over several surveys on a chronosequence of rehabilitating dune forests. Using this technique, we show that a bird assemblage on one of the sites at our study area on the coast of southern Africa tends to develop slower than expected. This site is situated farther than others from potential source areas (intact forests) and closer to human habitation. In essence, the technique uses a permutation test to identify ecological variables and assemblages that tend to be more variable than expected. It then focuses on these to identify specific aberrant sites. The technique allows management to concentrate scarce resources to determine the causes of aberrant changes, as well as possible mitigating actions, for specific sites instead of across the board. This cost‐efficient rapid assessment technique will lead to improved chances of restoration success. It may be applied in all projects where a chronosequence of sites can be sampled repeatedly, as is often the case in post‐mining restoration.
A Study of Census Manuscript Data for Central Ontario, 1861-1871 Reflections on a Project and on Historical Archives

I was surprised, but pleased to be invited to participate in this panel discussion of Canadian historical databases. The surprise resulted from the fact that I had not thought we were at a stage in the construction of machine-readable historical archives in Canada to warrant a collective reflection on the national experience. In an important sense, I believe we have just begun to understand the prospects and the limits of analysis of historical machine-readable data archives in this country. On reflection, however, I see that it is a good time to take preliminary stock and to assess the directions of development. I am pleased to contribute, on the one hand, because it provides me an opportunity to share some experiences in the design of a regional study that employs unique samples of census data and, on the other, because I have developed some specific notions about our responsibilities and difficulties in collecting and archiving nominal historical records.
Synthesis of Heterogeneous Copper Catalyst Based on Amino-Functionalized Triazine Rings Supported by Silica-Gel for Oxidation of Alcohols

Amino-functionalized triazine supported on silica-gel was prepared. This new triazine derivate was applied as a coordinating agent for copper (II) and was characterized by different methods. The copper (II) content of the material was determined by atomic absorption. This novel transition metal supported on heterogeneous surface was used as an effective catalyst for oxidation of benzylic alcohols in the presence of H2O2. This catalyst can be reused without any significant loss of activity.
THE ANATOMY AND MORPHOLOGY OF THE MEDICINAL PLANT, LILIUM CANDIDUM L. (LILIACEAE), DISTRIBUTED IN MARMARA REGION OF TURKEY

Lilium candidum L. , was cultivated and has been used for different purposes like medical, cosmetics, commercial for thousands of years. It was naturally distributed around the city of Balikesir (in Marmara region) and was investigated for its morphological, anatomical and phenological specifications during this study. Some of the morphological measurements were different from the measurements in Flora of Turkey. The measurements on bulb, stem leaves, basal leaves, bracte, pedicel, inner and outter tepals (separately), fruit, seed and pollen were given for the first time. Natural distribution of L. candidum in this region is the first record for the region and also the natural growth conditions for this species around Balikesir city were determined for the first time.
Transcription factors and target genes relationship based method reveals potential thermal injury related genes

Thermal injury to the skin can induce local and systemic perturbations that are costly in terms of human suffering as well as in strains on the health care system. We used the GSE8056 microarray data to identify potential genes related to burn wound to construct a regulation network. In the network, some of transcription factors (TFs) and target genes have been proved that are related to burn wound in previous study. We also find some new TFs and target genes response to thermal injury, such as EGLN3 and CREM. It is demonstrated that transcriptome network analysis is useful in identification of the candidate genes in thermal injury. Key words: Transcription factors, genes, thermal injury, transcriptome network.
Buried organic layer affects the growth of slash pine in the Florida sandhills.

-A technique for deep placement of organic matter within the soil, called sublayering. was tested as a means of improving Florida sandhill sites for slash pine (Pinus elliottii var. clliortii Engelm.). Single-tree plots were installed in four treatments: sublayering with peat moss, clearing, clearing plus sublayering, and no treatment. Survival was poor only on the cleared plots. Heightgrowth differences between treatments were significant at the 0.0 I level but did not show sublayering to be beneficial. Average g-year height on untreated plots was 1.26 m, 1.44 m on cleared plots, I . 48 m on sublayered plots, and 2.48 m on cleared-sublayered plots. Root excavation showed proliferation of roots in the peat moss layer, but all roots had poor growth due to black root rot. Sublayering does not appear to be a good substitute for mechanical site preparation, though it may have value when applied along with it. -
Impact evaluation on survival of tree seedling using selected in situ rainwater harvesting methods in Gerduba Watershed, Borana Zone, Ethiopia.

Establishing forest plantation on degraded rangelands play a key role in forest rehabilitation processes through afforestation or/and reforestation. In-situ rainwater harvesting has positive impact on seedling survivals at degraded rangelands. A quadrant of 10 m × 10 m of five times replication at three slope classes under area enclosure was used. Both survived seedlings and soil physical parameters were collected from three soil depth profiles (0-10, 10-20 and 20-30 cm) and then analyzed. Of the transplanted seedling to the area enclosure with pits (66.53, 46.13, and 25.66%), half-moon (66.53, 41.80, and 20.40%), and soil bund embankment (55.46, 42.60, and 28.80%) were survived at bottom, middle and upper slope classes respectively. The interaction of seedling survival in both planting methods were not significantly different at P>0.05, particularly, in half-moon and pits except soil bund embankment. Because, tree seedling rose at nursery site transplanted to the embankment of structures, that is, on the dig out soils. The conserved moisture is far from seedling roots as a result needs long roots to absorb but weak and short rooting system. Pits and half-moon showed good performance than soil embankments at bottom parts. This explains that almost all in-situ structures play a crucial role at flat land rather than middle and upper parts but highest bulk density achieved for the upper parts, which might be due to risks of soil erosion and only left with very compacted cobles. Therefore, slope gradient have implication on in-situ rainwater harvesting devices efficiencies in conserving moisture for tree seedling survival so as to establish good forest stands. Key words: Growth, in-situ rainwater harvesting, moisture stress, seedlings, survival.
A Comparative Analysis of FDI in terms of “Quantity” and “Quality”: Turkish case

Gelismekte olan ulkeler her kosulda DYY (Dogrudan Yabanci Yatirim)’yi tesvik etmek icin DYY’ nin “niteligi”nden cok “niceligi”ne odaklanarak “finansal ve vergi tesvikleri” gibi tesvikler onermektedir. Calisma, Turkiye’nin hem DYY’yi niceliksel olarak cekmeyi amaclayan goreceli olarak liberal politikalari hem de diger ulkelere (hem gelismis hem de gelismekte olan) kiyasla yeteri kadar DYY cekmeme konusundaki basarisizligi acisindan tipik bir gelismekte olan ulke oldugunu ileri surmektedir. Diger taraftan, calisma burada “DYY’nin Giris Şekli” acisindan ele alinan “DYY’nin iyi kalitelisi”ni cekme acisindan Turkiye’nin tipik bir gelismekte olan ulke olmadigini savunmaktadir. Calismanin amaci bu argumanlari, Turkiye’ye gelen DYY ile digerlerini hem “nicelik” hem de “nitelik” acisindan karsilastirarak arastirmaktir. Buna gore, DYY’nin bir giris sekli olarak “yesilalan yatirimlari” gelismekte olan ulkelere giden DYY’ye hakimken, Turkiye orneginde “kahverengialan yatirimlari” hakimiyeti ele almaktadir. Yil bazli veriye baktigimizda bu bulgu 2004 yilinda Turkiye’de baslayan yogun ozellestirme donemiyle tutarli gozukmektedir. Calisma UNCTAD (2010)’un sinir otesi Birlesme ve Satin Almalar (B&SA) konusundaki yeni veri tabanini kullanmakta ve yesilalan yatirimlari verisini elde etmektedir
Nutritional Evaluation of Amino Acids as Influenced by cooking of Some Saudi Traditional Diets

The main objective of the current work was to evaluate the nutritional quality of amino acids of traditional diets that consumed regularly in Saudi Arabia and to establish a useful knowledge for the evaluation of the nutritional status of Saudi traditional foods. In the present study, five Saudi traditional diets (kabsa, gursan, garish, saleeg and hunaini) were investigated for their amino acids contents and scores. Among the essential amino acids content of garish, the highest value (12.97 g/100 g protein) was found for phenylalanine plus tyrosine in cooked garish with score of 2.00, whereas uncooked garish recorded lowest value of tryptophan (1.74 g/100 g protein) with score of 1.51. Cooking significantly (P#0.05) increased the amino acids values for all amino acids, except threonine which was significantly (P#0.05) decreased after cooking. Moreover, the score of most amino acids increased after cooking with few exceptions. In gursan, cooking significantly (P#0.05) decreased both the amino acids contents and score except tryptophan, which is slightly increased from 1.93 to 2.05 g/100g protein with score slightly increased from 1.75 to 1.80. For all diets lysine was found to be the most limiting amino acid, and thus supplementation of such diets with legume proteins may significantly improve the lysine content of the diets. The calculated protein efficiency ratio of the traditional diets and their ingredients showed a range of 1.35- 2.04 compared to casein value of 2.68.
Similarity metric in medical image registration

Registration algorithm via various similarity measures is presented in this paper. Image registration is a process of align images so that they can get the same structure in the same spatial locations. During the registration, similarity metric is very important to measure the result as a standard. Different similarity metric has its own advantages and application field. Mutual information, correlation ratio and least squares are mentioned in this paper. Problematic issues of these three methods and outlook for the future research are discussed too. The major goal of the paper is to provide a comprehensive comparison among the widely used similarity metric. Keywords-registration; similarity metric; mutual information; correlation ratio; least squares