Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Association of single nucleotide polymorphism rs 10757274 A / G with coronary heart disease in the presence and absence of diabetes in a Chinese population

Background: A recent genome wide association study in Chinese Han Population has implicated rs10757274 A/G polymorphism on chromosome 9p21.3 was associated with coronary heart disease (CHD), and diabetes may have a modifying role. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the association of the SNP with CHD in the presence and absence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) in a Chinese population. Methods and Results: SNP of rs10757274 at 9p21.3 locus was genotyped in 1,168 CHD patients and 294 controls, among which all cases were diagnosed through angiography. We compared subjects using a dominant model for the risk allele G; AG (n = 735), GG (n = 302) vs. AA (n = 425), multivariate liner regression was used with adjustment for age, sex, ethnicity, smoking status, alcohol intake, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes. In addition, we evaluated diabetes-specific genetic effect on CHD. There was a significant association between rs10757274 A/G polymorphism and CHD, both for AG (OR = 1.40, 95% CI: 1.03-1.91) and GG (OR = 2.48, 95% CI: 1.64-3.76) genotypes vs. AA genotype. While further diabetes-specific analysis showed different results between AG and GG vs. AA genotypes for the association of rs10757274 with CHD in the presence and absence of T2D. GG is associated with CHD in both with and without diabetes while AG is associated with CHD only in diabetes. Conclusions: The rs10757274 A/G polymorphism was associated with greater risk of CHD, and this association may be modified by diabetes status.
Reinforcement learning based computation-aware mobility management in ultra dense networks

Computation-aware delay optimal mobility management (MM) is an important problem in ultra-dense network (UDN) with mobile edge computing (MEC). Since the additional time delay caused by task computation is not taken into consideration, traditional radio access-oriented mobility management scheme cannot guarantee the overall delay performance of delay-sensitive user equipment (UE). In this paper, we propose a novel dynamic programming-based mobility management (DPMM) scheme to minimize the average delay under an energy consumption constraint. DPMM makes MM decisions using statistic information to handle the inaccurate state information. Cooperative data transmission is adopted to improve the delay performance. Simulation shows that the proposed DPMM scheme can achieve delay performance close to optimal and reduce the frequency of handover. However, the wireless link, computation resources and UE’s location in UDN environment is dynamic, which leads to information uncertainties. We further propose an MM scheme based on deep Q-network (DQN) to learn the system information from the environment. In this scheme, UE takes the current and past observed delay as experience, learning the optimal mobility management strategy through DQN training. Simulation shows that DQN-based MM can learn from experience and reduce the handover frequency to a certain degree.
In vitro Callus Induction of Green Bamboo

Bamboo is a fast-growing plant. Bamboo plants distribute from tropical to temperate zones of Southeast Asia and they provide useful resource for local economies (Chang et al., 1991 and Chang et al., 1997). Bamboo firstly originated in China over 5000 years ago. Han Dynasty (206 to 221 BC) starts the use of bamboo to make paper and books. There are 1000 species and 91 genera of bamboo. Dendrocalamus strictus, Bambusa arundinacea and Bambusa vulgaris are among the important species found in India. In bamboo genetic resource India is second largest after China. India’s natural resources of bamboo, consisting of a large number of species, constituents one of the world’s largest reserves of this commodity. In India out of total forest area of 75 million hectares bamboos, natural and planted, occupy 10 million hectares. About 9.5 million tones is the annual production of bamboo in India (Varmah et al., 1981).
Invasions of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in light of global climate change

Climate change and biological invasions are among the greatest threats to biodiversity, and their impacts might increase by the end of this century. Among invasive species, ants are a prominent group due to their negative impacts on native species, ecosystem processes, human and animal health, agro-ecosystems, and the economy. Ants are expected to be particularly sensitive to climate change. In this review, we examine the mechanisms by which climate change will affect future ant invasions and whether their interaction could lead to a synergistic effect. We describe three major modelling approaches used to forecast the future of invasions under climate change: species distribution models, mechanistic models, and coupled models, which couple range predictions with dispersal or population dynamics. We then examine predictions for invasive ant species globally, regionally, and within the world's biodiversity hotspots. These predictions are heterogeneous, varying in the magnitude and the direction of the impacts across species and across spatial and temporal scales. Overall, it is unlikely that climate change will systematically increase ant invasions. However, several invasive ants will benefit from more and higher climatic suitability and will therefore have the potential for further spread. Globally, spatial range predictions of future ant invasions will allow comparing and prioritizing the management of certain species and areas. Future development of invasion forecasts under climate change should particularly (a) focus on methodological improvements of the existing methods to qualitatively improve range predictions by incorporating the biotic interactions and microclimatic conditions experienced by ants, (b) tease apart the impacts of climate change on different stages of the invasion process, and (c) account for the combined impacts of changes in habitat disturbance and climate change on invasions.
Efficiency of Different Diluents and Dilution Rates on the Fertilization Potential of Chicken Spermatozoa

Background: Artificial Insemination (AI) has been well established to obtain better fertility than natural mating. Semen extension and preservation play a major role in AI technique. The concentrated nature of chicken semen entails dilution of semen for easy handling and storage. With the availability of a wide range of extenders, exploring various extenders and dilution rates supplement the reproductive efficiency achieved through modern AI techniques.Methods: Pooled semen samples obtained from twenty White Leghorn breeder males were split equally into three portions, each for CARI poultry semen diluent, EK extender and Tselutin extender. At 1:2 dilution rate, the samples were subjected to sperm motility analysis from 0 to 96 h and AI was targeted at 0 and 24 h of semen collection. Fertility was assessed by candling of eggs collected from 2 to 8 days post insemination at 9th day of incubation. Further investigation of different dilution rates (1:2, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8, 1:10, 1:12, 1:14, 1:16, 1:18, 1:20) on fertility of fresh semen was done using the superior diluent.Result: Upon analysis, sperm motility showed no significant difference among the diluents at 0 h storage while CARI poultry semen diluent showed superior motility (%) at the subsequent storage periods, followed by EK and Tselutin extender. Higher fertility (p less than 0.05) was expressed in the diluents of CARI and EK at 0 h storage, whereas CARI poultry semen diluent showed superior fertility pattern (p less than 0.05) followed by EK and least by Tselutin extender at 24 h semen storage. Further investigation of different dilution rates using CARI diluent, exhibited fertility (p less than 0.05) of 90% and higher at 1:2 and 1:4 dilutions, followed by 1:6 and 1:8 at 2 to 6 days of fertile period.
A Faraday Anomalous Dispersion Optical Filter Based on Rubidium Hollow-Cathode Lamp

Using a hollow-cathode lamp (HCL) to build a Faraday anomalous dispersion optical filter (FADOF) is a new method to realize narrow linewidth optical filters. In contrast to other atomic optical filters based on saturated vapors, which work at a relatively high temperature to maintain the atomic density, the HCL device using sputtered particles can work at a much lower temperature. In this work, a rubidium HCL-based FADOF (HCL-FADOF) working at 780 nm is established and carefully tested. With 20 mm cathode length, the transmittance can reach 29% under 18 mA discharge current and 260 G magnetic field at room temperature, which is equivalent to the performance of a saturated vapor-based FADOF (VC-FADOF) at more than 60 ∘C. This work provides a direct comparison of the performance of the HCL-FADOF and the VC-FADOF, which is of great benefit to further studies of atomic filters at normal temperature.
Population genetic structure of two herds of Aberdeen Angus cattle breed in Colombia

Background: Two biotypes of Aberdeen Angus cattle breed, known as Old Type and New Type , that differ in their origin and beef production are formally recognized. In Colombia, this breed has been commercialized for approximately 80 years. Studies on the origin, kinship and levels of genetic diversity of this breed in Colombian herds are scarce, yet important for planning crossing and management strategies. Objective: To measure the genetic diversity and structure of two Colombian herds of Old Type and New Type biotypes of Aberdeen Angus from Huila and Cundinamarca provinces and assess mitochondrial introgression with other breeds. Methods: A set of ten microsatellites and sequences of the Mitochondrial Control Region were characterized. Estimators of genetic diversity and population differentiation along with tests of population assignment were applied. Results: Nuclear loci were highly polymorphic as shown by the Polymorphic Information Content (0.599) and the Probability of Identity (1.896 10 -08 ). Both populations were highly diverse and clearly differentiated into two groups corresponding to the Old Type and New Type phenotypes. In contrast, mitochondrial data failed to distinguish these two groups and showed extensive admixture
Kinematic Singularities of Robot Manipulators

Kinematic singularities of robot manipulators are configurations in which there is a change in the expected or typical number of instantaneous degrees of freedom. This idea can be made precise in terms of the rank of a Jacobian matrix relating the rates of change of input (joint) and output (end-effector position) variables. The presence of singularities in a manipulator’s effective joint space or work space can profoundly affect the performance and control of the manipulator, variously resulting in intolerable torques or forces on the links, loss of stiffness or compliance, and breakdown of control algorithms. The analysis of kinematic singularities is therefore an essential step in manipulator design. While, in many cases, this is motivated by a desire to avoid singularities, it is known that for almost all manipulator architectures, the theoretical joint space must contain singularities. In some cases there are potential design advantages in their presence, for example fine control, increased load-bearing and singularityfree posture change. There are several distinct aspects to singularity analysis—in any given problem it may only be necessary to address some of them. Starting with a given manipulator architecture, manipulator kinematics describe the relation between the position and velocity (instantaneous or infinitesimal kinematics) of the joints and of the end-effector or platform. The physical construction and intended use of the manipulator are likely to impose constraints on both the input and output variables; however, it may be preferable to ignore such constraints in an initial analysis in order to deduce subsequently joint and work spaces with desirable characteristics. A common goal is to determine maximal singularity-free regions. Hence, there is a global problem to determine the whole locus of singular configurations. Depending on the architecture, one may be interested in the singular locus in the joint space or in the work space of the end-effector (or both). A more detailed problem is to classify the types of singularity within the critical locus and thereby to stratify the locus. A local problem is to determine the structure of the singular locus in the neighbourhood of a particular point. For example, it may be important to know whether the locus separates the space into distinct subsets, a strong converse to this being that a singular configuration is isolated. Typically, there will be a number of design parameters for a manipulator with given architecture—link lengths, twists and offsets. Bifurcation analysis concerns the changes in both local and global structure of the singular locus that occur as one alters design parameters in a given architecture. The design process is likely to involve optimizing some desired characteristic(s) with respect to the design parameters. 2
Ways of Development of Computer Technologies to Perspective Nano

The ways of development of the first computers to modern computers, which are assembled from transistors, chips, integrated microcircuits on crystals, etc. are considered. New substances, materials, electronic devices, manipulators from new micro Nano elements are created. It is noted that computer technologies provide people communication (mail, video, Skype, etc.), improve the everyday life of each member of the world community. The analysis of the development of computer engineering is given and the technologies of modern supercomputers in the future are determined. A number of operating supercomputers Simulation and Digital Manufacturing in industry, energy, transport, and construction are presented. The ways of development of the Internet, technologies lines of life cycle, ontologies, smart products in the fields of e-science (biology, genetics, physics, medicine, energy, etc.) and industry are discussed. Keywords—Nano elements; computer technology; engineering; technology systems; assembling modules; molecules; small computers; internet thing
The Economic Value of Education in Agricultural Production: A Switching Regression Analysis of Selected East Asian Countries

The emphasis of education as a driving force for the growth of agricultural productivity can be dated back to the early 1960s. However, most empirical work failed to take into account of the fact that production technology changes with time and consequently obscure the true contribution of education in agricultural production. This study presents a more efficient version to testing the hypothesis that education plays a key role in agricultural development using a switching regression model. Because farmers’ ability to deal with disequilibria is allowed to change with education in the present setting, a concrete evidence of the key role of education is provided in the empirical analysis of eight East Asian countries. The results suggest that there exists a threshold for the effects of education on agricultural productivity change. For the group of countries where education constitutes a major determinant of productivity growth in both the technical progress and stagnation regimes, we found the effect of education varies from country to country and from regime to regime. Moreover, our results also suggest technological improvement can defer the starting point of the descending stage whereas advance the time for taking off.
Hyperspectral Alteration Information Extraction of Tangchi Geothermal Area in Eastern Liaoning, China

To assist in the exploration of geothermal energy, Using remote sensing technology in eastern Liaoning Tang Chi geothermal mineral alteration information extraction, based on Tang Chi region of Hyperion satellite hyperspectral remote sensing image data, combined with hot spring Tang Chi region ground spectral information of the measured mineral samples alteration minerals, verification Tang Chi region alteration mineral spatial distribution and the relationship between the geothermal energy. The results show that most of the mineral alteration information extracted is the exploration of geothermal energy services.
Aspect Ratio: A Major Controlling Factor of Radiation Characteristics of Microstrip Antenna

The effect of aspect ratio (width-to-length ratio) on overall radiation characteristics of a rectangular microstrip patch antenna is theoretically investigated with a view to develop a concrete physical insight in to the phenomenon. The detailed variation of co polarized and cross polarized radiation performance as a function of aspect ratio is thoroughly presented. The gain enhancement of a microstrip patch antenna along with a radical variation of cross polarized field radiation with aspect ratio is obtained. Indeed the conjecture of occurring different fringing fields with different aspect ratio is employed to theoretically estimate the effective size of a rectangular patch, and hence to determine the quantitative change in the gain value. Close agreement amongst the theory and simulations justifies the conjecture indicating a concrete physical insight in to the fact. The aspect ratio for which the cross polarized field radiation is minimum for a particular patch is also presented and justified quantitatively.
Introduction To Rotor Eddy Current Loss Of Permanent Magnet Motor For Electric Vehicles

In permanent magnet motor, the rotor eddy current loss can make the rotor temperature rise, affect the efficiency of motor performance and even lead to permanent magnet demagnetization. In order to improve the efficiency of the motor and protect the magnet which is core part of the motor, some ways must be adopted to optimize the motor to solve the problem of eddy current. According to the problem of eddy current loss of permanent magnet motor, the principle of eddy current loss was simply analysed in this paper. The eddy current loss can be influenced by the shape of magnet and rotor surface, structure of rotor, slit width of the stator, rotor shield (sheath), air-gap length etc. Some methods of optimizing the eddy current loss were introduced for the further study of the eddy current loss. It is also helpful for the efficiency research of the motor for electric vehicles.
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY OF TURKISH FORM OF PRESCHOOL COMPETITION QUESTIONNAIRE

The aim of the study is to investigate the reliability and validity of a Turkish adaptation of Preschool Competition Questionnaire (PCQ) which was developed to evaluate competition styles of preschool children. A sample of 48-72 month old 208 1 Prof. Dr., Marmara Üniversitesi, Atatürk Eğitim Fakültesi, Temel Eğitim Bölümü, Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği ABD, gbalat@marmara.edu. tr 2 Prof. Dr., Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, Temel Eğitim Bölümü, Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği ABD, bakman@hacettepe.edu. tr 3 Arş. Gör. , İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi, Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi, Temel Eğitim Bölümü, Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği ABD, h.arslanciftci@gmail.com Gülden UYANIK BALAT, Berrin AKMAN, Hande ARSLAN ÇİFTÇİ INESJOURNAL Uluslararası Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi / The Journal of International Education Science Yıl: 4, Sayı: 10, Mart 2017, s. 59-71. 60 children from 16 schools in Istanbul participated in the study. Turkish form of PCQ consisted of 17 items like in the original scale. Confirmatory factor analysis results supported the original 3 factor structure. These factors are ‘Other-Referenced Competition’, ‘Task-Oriented Competition’ and ‘Maintenance of Dominance Hierarchy’. The Cronbach alpha coefficients varied between 0.91 and 0.96. The test-retest coefficients varied between 0.85 and 0.95. Corrected item-total correlations ranged from 0.68 to 0.90. Goodness of fit indices of confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit between the original model and data (χ2/sd=3.01, RMSEA= 0.099, SRMR=0.08, CFI=0.97, NNFI=0.97, NFI=0.96). The results of this research provide strong evidence of the sound psychometric properties of Turkish form of PCQ.
Morpho-Physiological and Anatomical Character Changes of Rice Under Waterlogged and Water-Saturated Acidic and High Fe Content Soil

Waterlogging is one of the limiting factors in crop cultivation. Moreover, high iron (Fe) content in acidic soils could also disturb plant growth. However, there is limited scientific information of morpho-physiological and anatomical responses of rice grown in waterlogged acidic soils with high Fe. Therefore, the objective of the research was to investigate the morpho-physiological and anatomical responses of rice to waterlogged and water-saturated soil condition in acidic soil with high Fe. Morpho-physiological and anatomical characters of rice were evaluated. The results showed that the waterlogging in acidic and high Fe content soil disturbed the rice growth as indicated by the change of morpho-physiological and anatomical characters. The water-saturated soil showed better condition for rice cultivation than that of waterlogging. The plant biomass, root anatomical, lipid peroxidation level, Fe absorption, and leaf gas exchange parameter could be evidences of changes in rice under both conditions. Based on the waterlogging tolerance coefficient (WTC), we proposed shoot and root dry weight, cortex thickness, and Fe content in shoot as screening tools for waterlogging tolerance of rice in acidic and high Fe content soil. The finding offers insight about waterlogged condition in acidic and high Fe soil could be restored in crop cultivation.
Distribution by physical status ASA and Mallampati Scale of patients submitted to inguinal herniorrhapiers by laparoscopy

In the preanesthetic evaluation, which should always occur before elective surgeries, the anesthesiologist performs the evaluation of the physical state. This study verified the profile of patients referred for inguinal herniorrharhary surgery in Joinville according to the criteria of the American Association of Anesthesiology from August 2016 to August 2017. The physical status was evaluated according to the classification of the American Association of Anesthesiology (ASA), identifying the classification of physical status (ASA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) of patients undergoing inguinal herniorrhamy surgery in Joinville. The prevalence of airway 1, 2, 3 and 4 second Mallampati scale was verified. And it correlated the data for verification and elaboration of individualized therapeutic approaches according to the profiles found for the improvement of patient care. This was a retrospective epidemiological clinical study conducted from August 2016 to August 2017. 328 patients participated in the study, age 45.80±11.60, weight 81.22±13.32 and body mass index 27.28±3.79. The most frequent physical state, according to the American Society’s classification of Anesthesiology (ASA). Mallampati tracheal intubation difficulty was 1. This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of physical status ASA and mallampati classification of patients undergoing inguinal herniorrhacupia surgery in the city of Joinville between August 2016 and August 2017. In addition, demographic data (gender, age, weight and body mass index) were collected, as well as physical status and the mallampati intubation difficulty forecast classification.