Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
NanoMAX: a hard x-ray nanoprobe beamline at MAX IV

We describe the design of the NanoMAX beamline to be built among the first phase beamlines of the MAX IV facility in Lund, Sweden. NanoMAX will be a hard X-ray imaging beamline providing down to 10 nm in direct spatial resolution, enabling investigations of very small heterogeneous samples exploring methods of diffraction, scattering, absorption, phase contrast and fluorescence. The beamline will have two experimental stations using Fresnel zone plates and Kirkpatrick-Baez mirror optics for beam focusing, respectively. This paper focuses on the optical design of the beamline excluding the experimental stations but also describes general ideas about the endstations and the nano-focusing optics to be used. The NanoMAX beamline is planned to be operational late 2016.
Resolution analysis of joint inversion of seismic receiver functionand surface wave dispersion curves in the 13 BB Star experiment

Abstract. Joint inversion of Rayleigh wave phase velocity dispersion and P receiver function has been applied to study the structure of the upper mantle beneath the south-western margin of the East European Craton. The data were gathered in the passive seismic experiment 13 BB Star (2013–2016) in the area of the crust recognized from previous borehole and refraction surveys. Several fundamental issues inherent in the linearised inversion were addressed in this work, including exploitation of a priori knowledge, choice of model's depth, trapping by local minima associated with non-uniqueness of the misfit-function optimization problem, proper weighting of data sets characterized by different uncertainties, and credibility of the final models. The last was investigated with novel 1D checkerboard tests juxtaposed with resolution matrix analysis. We advocate the usefulness of linearised approach when handled with proper care, and show that the resolution analysis is an indispensable step when choosing the inversion parameters. It allowed us to obtain reliable S-wave velocity models down to 200 km depth beneath the 13 BB Star array, indicating the presence of a Paleozoic asthenosphere and the ceiling of the deeper, Precambrian, lithosphere-asthenosphere transition zone.
An impulse response function for the “long tail” of excess atmospheric CO2 in an Earth system model

The ultimate fate of (fossil fuel) CO2 emitted to the atmosphere is governed by a range of sedimentological and geological processes operating on timescales of up to the ca. hundred thousand year response of the silicate weathering feedback. However, how the various geological CO2 sinks might saturate and feedbacks weaken in response to increasing total emissions is poorly known. Here we explore the relative importance and timescales of these processes using a 3‐D ocean‐based Earth system model. We first generate an ensemble of 1 Myr duration CO2 decay curves spanning cumulative emissions of up to 20,000 Pg C. To aid characterization and understanding of the model response to increasing emission size, we then generate an impulse response function description for the long‐term fate of CO2 in the model. In terms of the process of carbonate weathering and burial, our analysis is consistent with a progressively increasing fraction of total emissions that are removed from the atmosphere as emissions increase, due to the ocean carbon sink becoming saturated, together with a lengthening of the timescale of removal from the atmosphere. However, we find that in our model the ultimate CO2 sink—silicate weathering feedback—is approximately invariant with respect to cumulative emissions, both in terms of its importance (it removes the remaining excess ~7% of total emissions from the atmosphere) and timescale (~270 kyr). Because a simple pulse‐response description leads to initially large predictive errors for a realistic time‐varying carbon release, we also develop a convolution‐based description of atmospheric CO2 decay which can be used as a simple and efficient means of making long‐term carbon cycle perturbation projections.
Tiller population density and productivity in tall fescue and prairie grass swards.

J. Scheneiter, and S. Assuero. 2010. Tiller population density and productivity in tall fescue and prairie grass swards. Cien. Inv. Agr. 37(2): 35–44. This study examined the relationship between herbage mass and tiller population density in terms of size/density compensation theory, in tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) and prairie grass (Bromus catharticus Vhal) swards. Tall fescue herbage mass and tiller density information was collected from an experiment where two nitrogen levels, two seeding arrangements and two grazing frequencies were evaluated. In prairie grass, the same information was obtained from swards managed with two levels of defoliation frequency and intensity. In tall fescue size density compensation mechanisms were observed when nitrogen nutrition limitation was overcome. Prairie grass showed less phenotypic plasticity than tall fescue and density/compensation mechanisms were less evident.
On the Darmois-Skitovich Theorem and Spatial Independence in Blind Source Separation

In many signal processing applications, one may come across the need to individually recover unobserved signals which are also combined in an unknown manner. This problem is widely known as blind source separation (BSS). One of the most prominent set of BSS techniques, known as independent component analysis (ICA), owes much of its development and theoretical understanding to the Darmois-Skitovich theorem. Although this theorem is implicitly used in BSS to establish source separability conditions in ICA, little emphasis is given in the literature to its derivation and to the interpretation of its consequences. The goal of this paper is to revisit, in a more intuitive manner, the Darmois-Skitovich theorem and its derivation in the BSS context.
TERT Promoter Mutations and Tert Expression in Early-Stage (T1N0M0) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Background: The mutations detected in the promoter of the telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) gene,namely C228T and C250T, were first identified in melanoma and subsequently in several cancer models, notably glioma, thyroid cancer and bladder cancer. Recent findings demonstrate that mutation of the TERT promoter may be one of the most common genetic mechanisms contributing to telomerase activation in malignant cells. Mutation of the TERT promoter appears to be an indicator of worse outcome and is correlated with tumor aggressiveness and patient survival; however, to date the only two published studies reported a very low TERT mutation frequency in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Additionally, the relationship among the presence of these mutations, Tert expression and clinical outcome is unknown. Materials and methods: In this study, the polymerase chain reaction and direct sequencing analysis of a TERT promoter region using formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissues were performed to investigate the presence of TERT promoter mutations in a series of 95 early-stage (T1N0M0) NSCLC samples, including 48 adenocarcinomas (ADCs) and 47 squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). Then, immunohistochemical (IHC) staining was performed to detect the expression of Tert. Results and conclusions: We report that TERT promoter mutations are present in NSCLC with a frequency of 10.52%. TERT promoter mutations were identified in 7 (14.58%) ADCs and 3 (6.38%) SCCs. Tert was expressed in the cytoplasm of 55 samples out of 93 (59.1%) in 33 ADCs and 22 SCCs. The ADCs expressed Tert in a higher percentage of cases (71.7% vs. 46.8%). Although no correlations between the TERT mutations, Tert immunohistochemical expression, clinico-pathological parameters and survival were found in our series, this study represents a starting point for further research to better understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the transcriptional regulation of TERT and its role in lung cancer progression.
Time varying integration amongst the South Asian equity markets: An empirical study

Abstract In this paper, we examine the dynamic nature of equity market integration for the South Asian countries. The daily data for local equity indices are used from 6 January 2004 to 31 March 2015. Copula GARCH models and Diebold and Yilmaz methodology have been employed to study the inter-temporal process of equity market integration. Empirical results show that the sample countries of the region exhibit very little or no levels of integration between them. Equity portfolio flows within the South Asian region reconfirms this trend for low integration in the region. Further, trend analysis of the fundamental determinants of financial integration for the SAARC countries was performed and the same was compared with its neighbouring regional economic bloc in Asia i.e. ASEAN + 6. It indicated that SAARC countries have to show sincere political commitment and require collaboration in efforts of policy realignment to work on their governance parameters, improve on their trade linkages and trade tariffs and develop their equity market infrastructure to achieve higher levels of financial integration. The paper contributes to the International Finance literature, especially dealing with regional economic blocs and has important implications for policy-makers, portfolio managers and academia.
Determinants of Capital Structure: An Empirical Investigation of Malaysian Listed Government Linked Companies (GLCs)

In this study, we explore how the debt equity choices of Listed Malaysian Government linked Companies (GLCs) are influenced by the firm specific characteristics and macroeconomic variables using a sample of 13 GLCs from 1997 to 2009. Two elements of leverage, book value of total debt ratio (BVTDR) and long term debt ratio (BVLTDR), were used to check for any significant changes in corporate financing and found mixed results. Tangibility and firm size are the most significant variables to determine the corporate financing of GLCs. Liquidity and interest rate are negatively significant with BVTDR and BVLTDR, respectively.The study concluded that profitability is inconsequential in determining corporate financing; inconsistent with the findings of previous Malaysian studies. With the proper design of capital structure and intervention from the government, the study also concludes that GLCs are rely less on leverage to support their investment activities.
Study on rapid detection of seven common foodborne pathogens by gene chip

To develop a rapid, effective, specific, and sensitive method to detect foodborne pathogens, 13 sets of primers were designed to amplify the conservative and specific genes of rfbE, fliC, invA, hilA, ipaH, femA, nuc, hlyA, prfA, tuf, speB, tlh and tdh, respectively. Establishment of foodborne pathogens detection chips was conducted by spotting the target genes on the chips by Nano-PlotterTM NP 1.2 printing system. The DNA of 7 standard pathogenic strains and 147 strains extracts from food samples was amplified and labeled for hybridization. The results demonstrated that enterhemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enteritidis, Shigella flexner, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, β-hemolytic streptococcus, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus could correctly be identified by the designed gene chip at an optimal temperature of 58°C and were proved as a potential method with good stability and sensitivity (5 pg/μl of template DNA). Key words: Gene chip, food-borne pathogen, virulence gene, detection.
EFFECT OF TREE PORTION AND DISTANCE FROM PITH ON THE BASIC DENSITY, FIBER PROPERTIES AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ALBIZIA FALCATARIAWOOD

Albizia falcataria seems to be the best alternative as it is wood properties offer great usability and multipurpose tree. It is very fast growth and able to grow on variety of soils make it suitable as an alternative tree. Therefore, the basic density, fiber properties and chemical composition of Albizia falcataria were study according the effect of tree portion and distance from pith. The preliminary studies are important in order to make variety of products which nowadays it become insufficient resources according to the increment of human populations in the world.
Job insecurity within the household: Are Australian householders caring when it comes to risk sharing?

We investigate perceived job security risk and the distribution of non-labour income between spouses in a household context. In the process, the restrictions implied by Beckerian-caring preferences in the Chiappori (2002) Collective model are considered, and estimates of the sharing rule are derived. The findings support the idea of household formation as a tool that caring partners use to share risk. Our results provide further insight as to how unemployment risk may affect interaction between Australian spouses.
Integration of Affective Engineering in Product Development Processes

Due to globalisation and strong development of emerging markets today’s buyers have the choice of an almost infinite number of similar products with comparable performance and function. Products in these markets must be innovative and at the same time recognizable by the customer. Most manufacturers therefore use customer research instruments for integration of affective values in products. However, in many companies this process is unstructured and unorganised. This brings a couple of risks in lauching these products. In this paper an integrated approach is presented for objective-subjective co-design. A model will be presented how technical and emotional attributes interact with each other. Moreover, opportunities will be presented how affective method can be integrated in common product development processes in European industry. Also examples will be given for successful products in these sector.
Study of transient expression of human apoA-1 gene under control of various promoters in CHO-K1 cells

The recombinant plasmids containing the genomic human apoA-1 gene under the transcriptional control of hybrid promoters, namely, the cytomegalovirus immediate early enhancer/chicken ? -actin promoter and first intron (CAG promoter) and cytomegalovirus immediate early enhancer/promoter with intron A (hCMVintronA promoter) have been constructed. The transient expression of human apoA-1 gene has been studied in CHO-K1 cells using designed and pTRapo vectors. The expression of the transgene for transfected with pTRapo and pTRapochCMVintronA CHO-K1 cells have been shown.
Comparison of blood plasma growth hormone levels in young dairy and beef cattle

The characteristics of the growth hormone (GH) secretion pattern in the peripheral blood plasma of young dairy and beef cattle were described. Ten Black and White (BW) and nine Piemontese cattle of both sexes, aged 11 months, were tested. The blood was sampled through catheters at 15-min intervals over a period of 4 h. The GH concentration was determined by double antibody radioimmunoassay. Pulse characteristics of GH were calculated using the PULSAR program. The results obtained confirmed the pulsatile nature of GH release in the analyzed breeds. Moreover, significant differences (P<0.01) of mean GH values between BW and Piemontese heifers (17.8 vs 2.8 ng/mL) and of smooth mean (9.5 vs 1.3 ng/mL), as well as the peak amplitude between BW and Piemontese bulls (20.8 and 6.7 ng/ml, respectively) were found. A high GH concentration appears to be characteristic of young dairy cattle when compared with beef cattle, and to reflect a genetic potential for high milk production.
The kinematic of HST-1 in the jet of M 87

Aims. We aim to constrain the structural variations within the HST-1 region downstream of the radio jet of M87, in general as well as in connection to the episodes of activity at very high energy (VHE). Methods. We analyzed and compared 26 VLBI observations of the M87 jet, obtained between 2006 and 2011 with the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) at 1.7 GHz and the European VLBI Network (EVN) at 5 GHz. Results. HST-1 is detected at all epochs; we model-fitted its complex structure with two or more components, the two outermost of which display a significant proper motion with a superluminal velocity around ∼4c. The motion of a third feature that is detected upstream is more difficult to characterize. The overall position angle of HST-1 has changed during the time of our observations from −65 ◦ to −90 ◦ , while the structure has moved by over 80 mas downstream. Our results on the component evolution suggest that structural changes at the upstream edge of HST-1 can be related to the VHE events.
Clinical and Computerized Tomographic Evaluation of Lateral Ridge Augmentation using Corticocancellous Block Autograft Harvested from the Symphysis Region: A 6 Month Study

BACKGROUND: The present study was to evaluate the clinical and spiral computer tomographic outcome of Misch & Judy Division B Ridge defects following reconstructive surgery with the use of corticocancellous block autograft harvested from the symphysis region and were followed for 6 months interval. MATERIALS & METHOD: Nine patients selected from the Outpatient Department of Periodontics, Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, were included in this clinical trial for horizontal ridge augmentation using corticocancellous block autograft obtained from the symphysis region. These patients exhibited with Misch & Judy Division B ridge defect, with missing single tooth in the maxillary and mandibular region. All these patients were assessed clinically and with spiral Computer Tomography at baseline and 6 months. The clinical parameters assessed were mean width of keratinized gingiva, mean changes in the horizontal ridge dimension using spiral computer tomography and mean changes in the vertical bone height at the edentulous site using radiographs were done at baseline and 6 months. Statistical analysis was done using paired T test. RESULTS: At the end of 6 month period there was no significant difference in the mean width of keratinized gingiva at the augmented sites. Spiral Computer Tomographic analysis at the augmented sites exhibited an average increase of 1.6 mm at the crest level, 2.9mm at 2mm level from the crest and 2.8mm at 4mm from the crest level 6 months post operatively. In terms of radiographs at the vertical bone changes at the augmented sites most of the sites exhibited loss of crestal bone at 6 months with a change of 2.5mm. CONCLUSION: The present clinical study clearly demonstrates the use of corticocancellous autogenous block graft in horizontal ridge augmentation of Misch & Judy Division B ridge defects as a predictable treatment modality.
Sharing the critically ill patient’s information with the family: Reflections and lessons learned

Objective: This article highlights the lessons learned from sharing the critically ill patient’s health information with the family. The objective of the study was to explore the reflections of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses with regards to their encounters with sharing the critically ill patient’s information with the family. Methods: Four focus group interviews were conducted with purposively selected ICU nurses; and data were analysed using qualitative interpretive analysis. Results: The findings indicated policy on dispensing patient information and enforcing patients’ rights as the topics from the reflections; from which lessons were learned during sharing patient information with the families. Conclusions: The ICU nurses learned the importance of sharing information with the families, despite the challenges inherent to maintaining confidentiality.
Testing of IMP LIS-RFQ

A compact RFQ applying the direct plasma injection scheme (DPIS) [1] for intense pulsed ion beam from a laser-ion source has been built and conditioned in IMP, Lanzhou. It is the first RF linear structure in IMP, in collaboration with IAP, Frankfurt. Much experiences were gained for future development for the HIRFL (Heavy Ion research Facilities in Lanzhou) [2][3]. First results of cold measurements and conditioning as well as challenges in the further steps are shown in the paper.
Microsoft Word - 10 15850-81820-1-CE Majstorovic

The link between business and information technology (IT) has been a constant topic in both academic and industrial circles for more than 30 years. Alignment (compliance) between business and IT is generally seen as an important component and a basis for optimizing the performance of any organization. Due to constant changes in the IT world as well as in modern business, the work on the alignment of business and IT is gaining in importance. The cause of the alignment problem lies primarily in different levels of business abstraction and IT concepts. In order to solve this problem, for a long time, the current approach to the development of information systems (IS) is based on the so-called enterprise architecture (EA). In this paper, a review of literature dealing with EA is given. The focus of the literature review was the identification of works dealing with motivational aspects for the use of EA as well as those that deal more closely with the process of development of EA using general and domain specific frameworks. The aim was also to give an insight into the current picture of academic research in this field and the use of EA in order to solve the problems of business and IT alignment. This overview can be a starting point for participants in EA development using existing frameworks as well as for developing specific frameworks that would be applied in specific domains.
EVALUATION OF EFFECT OF HEAT CONDUCTION OF REBAR BY USING RBSM-TRUSS NETWORK MODEL

Title EVALUATION OF EFFECT OF HEAT CONDUCTION OF REBAR BY USING RBSM-TRUSS NETWORK MODEL Author(s) UNNO, T. ; NAKAMURA, H. ; YAMAMOTO, Y. ; KUNIEDA, M. ; UEDA, N. Issue Date 2013-09-12 Doc URL http://hdl.handle. net/2115/54368 Type proceedings Note The Thirteenth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-13), September 1113, 2013, Sapporo, Japan. File Information easec13-E-6-3.pdf
DOSE-DEPENDENT EFFECTS OF OXYGEN ON METABOLISM IN RAT CORTICO-HIPPOCAMPAL BRAIN TISSUE SLICES

Hollyfield, Jennifer Lynne. M.S., Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Wright State University, 2009. Dose-dependent Effects of Oxygen on Metabolism in Rat Cortico-Hippocampal Brain Tissue Slices. Studies have shown that 95% oxygen increases neuronal excitability and ROS production. We wanted to investigate the dose-dependent effects of oxygen on brain slice metabolism. We exposed rat brain cortico-hippocampal tissue slices to 0.40, 0.95, and 4.50 ATA O2 for 60 minutes, made dual-phase tissue extracts, and used multi-nuclear NMR experiments to elucidate the slice metabolism. We found that low doses of oxygen may shift metabolism toward anaerobic glycolysis. Elevated lactate suggests this shift, along with elevated ratios of NAD+/NADH which may drive the reactions toward the production of lactate. The results also suggest that high doses of oxygen may cause aerobic glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation to accelerate. Lower lactate amounts along with a low NAD+/NADH ratio may be driving these reactions towards pyruvate and the TCA cycle and suggest a highly oxidized environment. The 0.40 ATA O2 results suggest a hypoxic environment while the 0.95 and 4.50 ATA O2 results suggest hyperoxic environments that lead to changes in metabolism on both ends of the oxygen