Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of breed on milk fatty acid profile in dairy ewes, with particular reference to cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid

The objective of this study was to determine and compare the fatty acid profile of milk fat, with particular reference to cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), in two indigenous Romanian sheep breeds (Spanca and Turcana), irrespective of the effects of diet and season. The ewes (n = 25 for each breed) received the same feed (total mixed rations) and were maintained under identical conditions. Four samples were collected from each individual ewe to determine fatty acids (FA), as methyl esters, using gas chromatography. The fatty acid groups, namely saturated (SFA), monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated (PUFA) acids were examined together with individual acids. Differences have been obtained between the two local breeds for the majority of FA. Fat in the milk of Turcana ewes has a healthier fatty acid profile than that of Spanca breed which has a lower concentration of SFA (60.9 vs. 73.3%) and higher concentrations of MUFA (31.0 vs. 21.0%) and PUFA (8.06 vs. 5.61%, respectively). Compared with the Spanca breed, fat in the milk of Turcana ewes had higher concentrations of trans -11 C18:1, C18:1 n9c, and cis-9 trans-11 CLA (2.67 vs. 1.01%, respectively). Δ 9 -desaturase activity is breed specific; vaccenic acid (trans-11 C18:1) desaturation and its conversion into cis-9, trans-11 CLA were more intense in the Turcana breed ewes. In conclusion, breed has a strong effect on the FA composition of ewe milk fat, and on cis-9, trans-11 CLA, in particular. The results obtained, support the sustainable use of animal genetic resources to improve the milk fat quality of ewes. Keywords : CLA, ewe’s milk, fatty acid profiles, Spanca, Turcana
A FIRST LOOK AT CALIOP / CALIPSO CLOUD ICE WATER CONTENT

The Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) Mission will release Version 3 (V3) of its Level 2 data products during the spring of 2010. Cloud ice water content (IWC) is a featured new geophysical parameter offered at 60 m vertical resolution in the 5-km cloud profile product. IWC is calculated using a parameterization of the optical extinction at 532 nm as retrieved by the CloudAerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP). Currently this temperature-independent IWC parameterization is a beta/provisional data product, with evaluation and validation efforts underway. Preliminary results show that CALIOP IWC amounts are physically reasonable, and that the high vertical resolution and sensitivity to IWC < 0.010 gm provides a unique picture of cloud morphology. Statistical attributes of CALIOP V3 IWC are shown for global data during August, 2007. We also evaluate IWC distributions as a function of ambient temperature, and discuss cloud particle phase and orientation. Preliminary evaluation of CALIOP/CALIPSO V3 IWC suggests that it will prove to be most accurate between 0.001-0.200 gm for randomly-oriented ice cloud particles (ROI), corresponding to retrieved extinctions of 0.07-5.3 km. Comparisons with IWC data from other satellite instruments have been initiated as the next step in the validation process.
Handover Scenario and Procedure in LTE-based Femtocell Networks

The deployment of Femtocell as the emerging wireless and mobile access technology becomes a solution for the bandwidth limitation and coverage issues in conventional mobile network system (macrocell). In this paper the handover procedure in femtocell network is investigated. The procedure is based on 3GPP LTE specification. Three handover scenarios: hand-in, hand-out and inter-FAP are considered and analysed. In order to achieve the optimize procedure, the handover decision policy based on mobility prediction is introduced and proposed. The reactive and proactive handover strategy is also proposed to mitigate the frequent and unnecessary handover. The result shows that reactive handover is the potential mechanism to mitigate the unnecessary handover.
Does Daily Sunshine Make You Happy? Subjective Measures of Well‐Being and the Weather

This paper examines to what extent individual measures of well-being are correlated with daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom. Merging daily weather data with data from the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS) allows us to test whether measures of well-being are correlated with temperature, sunshine, rainfall and wind speed. We are able to make a strong case for causality due to ‘randomness’ of weather in addition to using regression methods that eliminate time-invariant individual level heterogeneity. Results suggest that some weather parameters (such as sunshine) are correlated with some measures of well-being (job satisfaction); however, in general the effect of weather on subjective measures of well-being is very small.
Bittersweet Effects of Soda : Regular vs . Diet Investigating the negative health problems of adults and college students due to artificial sweeteners over a decade

Individuals consume diet soda and thoroughly believe it is healthy and safe. However, the chemical sweeteners, like aspartame, it contains can lead to complications down the road. Complications range from weight gain to diabetes, and more. Adult diet soda drinkers will be anonymously surveyed in order to determine if there is some sort of correlation between consumption of diet soda and the aforementioned complications. These results will be compared with young adult, ages 18 and up, diet soda consumers. (FI)
Stability of impulsive differential systems with state-dependent impulses via the linear decomposition method

In this paper, we discuss the stability problem of the impulsive differential systems with state-dependent impulses. By using the linear decomposition methods, some sufficient conditions ensuring stability of the impulsive differential systems with state-dependent impulses are obtained and the estimate of the solution of such nonlinear systems is also acquired. Our results improve and generalize some of the known results given in earlier references. An example is given to demonstrate our results. c ©2017 All rights reserved.
Problem Description and Mathematical Model 2 . 1 . The Warehouse Layout

This article studies the pod layout problem in the Kiva mobile fulfillment system which adopts the synchronized zoning strategy. An integer programming model for the pod layout problem is formulated under the premise of knowing the relationship of the pods and items. A three-stage algorithm is proposed based on the Spectral Clustering algorithm. Firstly, the pod similarity matrix and the Laplacian matrix are constructed according to the relationship of the pods and items. Secondly, the pods are clustered by the Spectral Clustering algorithm and assigned to each zone based on the cluster results. Finally, the exact locations of pods in each zone are determined by the historical retrieval frequency of items, using the real data of a large-scale Kiva mobile fulfillment system to simulate and calculate the order picking efficiency before and after the adjustment of the pod layout. The results showed that the pod layout using synchronized zoning strategy can effectively improve the picking efficiency.
Influence of Risk Factors and Diabetic Complications on Peripheral Nerve Function in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of age, diabetes duration, glycaemic control, existence of cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN), retinopathy and of macroangiopathy on the peripheral nerve function in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: One hundred forty-nine type 2 diabetes mellitus patients were assessed with peripheral motor and sensory nerve conduction tests and cardiovascular reflex tests, as well as being evaluated for retinopathy, common carotid artery intimal-media-thickness (IMT) and anklebrachial index (ABI). Results: The duration of diabetes has the strongest effect in the reduction of the amplitude of motor response in the peroneal nerve and of the sensory amplitude in the sural nerve. The strongest correlations were found between glycaemic control and decreasing motor amplitude in the median nerve and sensory amplitude in the sural nerve, respectively. The motor and sensory nerve action potential amplitudes were significantly affected in the group of patients with CAN. According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, duration of diabetes and presence of CAN were the most important factors that influenced the motor and sensory nerve function. Conclusion: The presence of CAN together with diabetes duration and poor glycaemic control were associated with impaired peripheral nerve function, while macroangiopathy does not seem to be associated with the impairment of these electrophysiological parameters.
The NITECH HMM-based text-to-speech system for the Blizzard Challenge 2015

This paper describes a hidden Markov model (HMM)-based text-to-speech (TTS) system developed at the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITECH) for the Blizzard Challenge 2015. The tasks of the Blizzard Challenge 2015 are speech synthesis for six Indian languages and multilingual involving one Indian language and English. In this challenge, only Indian language speech data and text are provided as training data. Therefore, pronunciation information, such as phoneset, phoneme sequences, and lexicon, for each language is needed to construct TTS systems. Standard methods for constructing a TTS system of a new language take a huge cost because it requires a special knowledge of the target language. In this paper, we focus on automatic construction of a TTS system without the special knowledge of the target language. The results of a large-scale subjectivity evaluation are discussed.
Graph Similarity Defined by Graph Transformation

Similarity is an important way of categorizing mathematical objects. In this paper we consider how similarity between undirected graphs, or networks, can be defined. We do this by reducing any undirected graph, G = (V,E) to its irreducible spine, I . First we show that the reduction process, ω, is a unique transformation and thus is a well-defined function. Each irreducible spine, I , thus defines an equivalence class consisting of all graphs {Gi} such that Gi. ω = I . Reduction by ω preserves many key properties. Specifically it preserves shortest path lengths in I , and (under rather general conditions) preserves the location of distance and betweeness centers. In essence, every member graph of the equivalence class will have much the same path structure. Next, an algorithm ε is presented which, given any irreducible spine I , will generate (randomly) a graph Gk in the equivalence class defined by I , that is, we must have Gk. ω = I . Since I. ε. ω = I , ε = ω−1. It is of some importance in network analysis to be able to quantify the notion of network similarity; to be able to say that a networkG1 is “closer” to the network G2 than to G3. A popular method of comparing similarity between two networks G1 and G2 is to calculate the Spearman coefficient based on corresponding node degrees. We do this for 5 random graphs in the equivalence class of our running example. Finally, we show that any irreducible spine consists of a system of cycles, which we show to be a matroid. We then note that every spine, I , is topologically equivalent to a cubic graph. Thus individual cubic graphs generate a second, and coarser, equivalence relation on the family of all undirected graphs, which we call its genus.
Relationship between Localization of Spatially Segregated Sound and Variation in Interaural Level and Time Differences due to Head Rotation

The role of variations in interaural level difference (ILD) and interaural time difference (ITD) due to head rotation in the localization of spatially segregated sounds was investigated by performing listening tests. The participants were asked to distinguish between two sources of white noise having various ILDs/ITDs under head rotation. Under the ILD condition, the segregation rate reached 80% when the ILD between the two sources, at an angular difference of 36◦, corresponded to different sides, i.e., left and right hemisphere. However, the sound image was integrated into one when the sources corresponded to the same side. Under the ITD condition, two or three images were perceived regardless of the ITDs. This was because when only one source was used, it was perceived as separate lowerand higher-frequency images. In the experiments using lowand high-pass noises, the lower-frequency image contained frequency components lower than 2.0 kHz and the higher-frequency image contained frequency component higher than 1.7 kHz.
Parental Intrusiveness and Separation Anxiety in Children with High Functioning Autism: Associations and Changes Due to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have been identified in approximately one out of 68 children, with many individuals experiencing increased levels of anxiety (Bellini, 2004; CDC, 2014; Kuusikko et al., 2008). One factor associated with anxiety in neurotypical children and adolescents is an intrusive parenting style. The study sought to examine the relationship between parental intrusiveness (PI) and separation anxiety in children with high-functioning autism (HFA) as well as whether changes in PI over the course of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety predict child separation anxiety severity post-treatment. Analyses were conducted for 36 children (27 male), aged seven to 11, in the greater Los Angeles area. Correlational analyses revealed a significant relationship between parent-reported PI and independently rated child separation anxiety severity. In addition, changes in PI predicted separation anxiety severity post-treatment. These findings illuminate a potential agent of change in separation anxiety severity for children with HFA.
Combining Physical and Participatory Sensing in Urban Mobility Networks

It is very important to understand human mobility and activity patterns in urban environments. In smart traffic control systems, abundant traffic flow data could be collected over time by physical sensing. However, each controlled region only covers a small area, and there is no user information in the data. The rapid rise of location-based services provides another opportunity to achieve the information of human mobility, in the form of participatory sensing, where users can share their digital footprints (i.e., checkins) at different geo-locations (i.e., venues) with timestamps. These checkins provide a broad citywide coverage, but the instant number of checkins in urban areas is still limited. In this study, we focus on exploring the potentials of combining physical and participatory sensing data in urban mobility networks, based on 3.4 million checkins collected in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, and 125 million vehicle records collected in a sub-area controlled by the SURTRAC adaptive traffic control system. First we display the spacial and temporal characteristics of the sensing data. Next, we perform user checkin statistics to reveal the distribution of user behaviors, and study entropy and regularity by cluster analysis to show a strong time-dependent predictability in human mobility patterns. Finally, we illustrate some potential usages of the sensing data in urban mobility applications, e.g., finding reasons in anomaly traffic detection, disclosing nontrivial traffic-related information in topic-specific checkins, and providing traffic origin and destination patterns based on transitions between user checkins. This work provides some essential supports for improving urban mobility.
INCREASE THE LEVEL OF -ORYZANOL, TOCOPHEROLS AND TOCOTRIENOLS IN RICE BY ISOPRENOID-PATHWAY ENGINEERING

Indica variety IR64 and japonica variety Taipei 309 were transformed by genes involving the isoprenoid pathway. The construct combines the bacterial phytoene desaturase gene crtI , translationally fused with the pea RuBisCo small subunit transit sequence and under the control of the constitutive 35SCaMV promoter with the daffodil psy encoding phytoene synthase, driven by endosperm specific Gt1 promoter. Analysis of T 1, T 2 seeds of the transgenic lines showed that, in addition to �-carotene or provitamin A produced in the transgenic seeds, there was a notable increase with most lines as compared to the wild type in a compound group which was identified as �-oryzanol. The �-oryzanol is known to be a very healthy antioxidant compound, claimed to be more efficient than vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols) - another class of isoprenoids present in rice grains. Although these compounds were minor relevance with �-oryzanol, their amounts seemed to increase in the transgenic lines.
Impacts of the seabob shrimp fishery on Stellifer spp . ( Perciformes , Sciaenidae ) assemblage in Armação do Itapocoroy , Penha ( SC ) , Brazil

The low selectivity of trawl nets used in the seabob shrimp fishery is responsible for the bycatch of a variety of organisms of no commercial interest that are therefore discarded. Studies that monitor the main species that compose the bycatch are necessary in order to elaborate management proceedings for sustainable multispecies fisheries. Thus, this study had the objective of evaluating the impact of shrimp trawling on Stellifer spp. assemblage, analyzing seasonal and annual fluctuations of CPUEW data in three different areas of artisanal fishing in Armação do Itapocoroy, estimating the relation between Stellifer spp. bycatch and the target species Xiphopenaeus kroyeri, relative to temperature and salinity variables. Sampling was performed monthly using double rig trawlers from August 1996 to July 2003 and August 2005 to July 2006. There was great variation in monthly and annual catches. The Redundancy analyses (RDA) indicated a strong relation between Stellifer spp. abundances and elevated water temperatures during the summer and an association between salinity and seabob shrimp abundance in the fall.
Association of plasma soluble CD 40 L and P-selectin with large-artery atherosclerosis stroke

Objective: To investigate the association of plasma soluble CD40L (sCD40L) and soluble P-selectin (sPselectin) with large-artery atherosclerosis (LAA) stroke. Methods: We recruited 120 LAA stroke patients in acute phase and 60 controls. To evaluate the extent and severity of cerebral atherosclerosis, patients were divided into 3 subgroups by the number of cerebral-arteries with atherosclerotic stenosis (≥50%) or occlusion. The neurological function of patients was assessed with the NIHSS scores. Patients with responsible arteries involving the internal carotid artery system were detected microembolic signals (MES). The plasma levels of sCD40L and sP-selectin were measured by ELISA. The performance of sCD40L and sP-selectin in diagnosing LAA stroke were studied by an ROC curve. Results: The plasma sCD40L and sP-selectin levels were significantly increased in LAA stroke patients than controls. Significant variations were found that MES positive patients had higher sCD40L and sP-selectin levels than the MES negative patients. There was positive correlation of sCD40L and sP-selectin with the increase of the number of cerebral atherosclerotic arteries. Besides, the LAA stroke patients’ sCD40L and sP-selectin levels were also correlated with the NIHSS scores separately. Both sCD40L and sP-selectin had good values in the diagnostic performance for the LAA stroke patients, whereas there was no difference between them. Conclusions: We conclude that LAA stroke patients have high levels of sCD40L and sP-selectin which could be used for assessing the worsening extent and severity of cerebral atherosclerosis, the destabilization of atherosclerotic plaque, and the severity of neurological dysfunction in LAA stroke patients.
Overcoming Reading Difficulty in Clinical Remediation through Effective Partnership

This study examined the nature of the partnership between clinicians and parents of two struggling readers at a university reading clinic. Research questions sought to examine the roles of the clinicians and parents in the reading clinic and the ways, if any, their partnership facilitated reading improvement of the children involved. Data were collected through multiple sources and analyzed inductively. The results indicated that after semester-long tutoring, the two students improved in their attitude toward reading and actual reading levels. The improvement was attributed to both intensive tutoring and effective partnership with parents AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY Chinwe Ikpeze teaches courses in literacy at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., School of Education, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY. Her research interests include parental involvement with struggling readers, use of new literacies and technologies in and out of school, inquiry-based learning and online learning.
The Sicilian circumscription of the genus Matthiola ( Brassicaceae ) : population genetic insights from isozymes

Sánchez, J. L. , Domina, G. , Cujapé-Catells, J.: The Sicilian circumscription of the genus Matthiola (Brassicaceae): population genetic insights from isozymes. — Bocconea 19: 243252. 2006. — ISSN 1120-4060. We examined the genetic variation at 12 isozyme loci at 14 populations of Matthiola (Brassicaceae) representing the distribution of the species Matthiola incana, M. fruticulosa and M. tricuspidata in the Sicilian insular system and adjacent mainland areas to gain insight into the levels of variation. While the low polymorphism indicators for M. incana subsp. incana are consistent with its presumptive origin through cultivation and the associated lack of gene flow, M. incana subsp. pulchella and M. incana subsp. rupestris have only slightly higher indices of polymorphism and they are probably neo-endemics. By contrast, the Sicilian populations M. tricuspidata and M. fruticulosa subsp. fruticulosa have maintained a moderate-to-high polymorphism through an abundant genetic interchange. These two latter species are also closer genetically than each of them to M. incana.
Shifting towards Remote Located Virtual Environments for Rehabilitation

Improving access to medical rehabilitation service delivery is one of the most challenging issues facing health care research. In parallel, the rapid development of virtual reality (VR) based technologies over the past decade is an asset that can be used to meet this challenge. This paper describes the evolution of VR systems according to two dimensions: the number of users and the distance between the users. We show how single user and locally used virtual environments have recently been expanded to three additional avenues: multiple users in collocated settings, single users in remote location, and multiple users in remote locations. We will finally highlight concerns when adopting remote located virtual environments for neurological rehabilitation.
Optimization and field-circuit simulation of permanent magnet brushless DC motor

In the paper the construction and mathematical model of the permanent magnet brushless DC motor with outer rotor is presented. The numerical implementation is based on finite element method and step by step algorithm. For magnetic field description, the magnetic vector potential has been employed. A computer code has been elaborated on the basis of Delphi 5 environment. Moreover, this paper presents an application of two efficient nondeterministic algorithms: genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). These methods have been successfully applied to solve chosen technical problems. Selected results of the analysis are presented and discussed.
TARGER: Neural Argument Mining at Your Fingertips

We present TARGER, an open source neural argument mining framework for tagging arguments in free input texts and for keyword-based retrieval of arguments from an argument-tagged web-scale corpus. The currently available models are pre-trained on three recent argument mining datasets and enable the use of neural argument mining without any reproducibility effort on the user’s side. The open source code ensures portability to other domains and use cases.