Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Current usage and future development of the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading system

Progress in the development and adoption of the Meat Standards Australia system has encouraged substantial change and an improved consumer awareness at all points of the Australian beef production chain. The system is moving from niche to mainstream market application with the exciting potential to transform many industry practices and build a more direct consumer focus. The system aims to accurately predict consumer satisfaction levels for individual cooked beef portions. This is a major advance on grading systems that classify carcasses into groups of like appearance. A prediction model was developed based on consumer testing and has proved to be useful in categorising a wide range of beef into consumer grades within cooking methods. These provide a basis to ensure a predictable eating quality result for the consumer and a mechanism to align product description and pricing throughout the production chain. When used in value-based marketing systems financial reward can be directly linked to consumer satisfaction encouraging a consumer-focussed industry. Research is proceeding to extend and improve the accuracy of the prediction model encompassing additional cattle types and cooking methods. Several projects in other countries are adding insights into the relative response of consumers from varied cultural backgrounds. It is hoped that further international collaboration will facilitate use of the developed technology to improve consumer value and industry returns through improved product consistency in global markets.
Effectiveness of National Bank of Ethiopia in Choosing Appropriate Intermediate Target

The study assesses the effectiveness of National Bank of Ethiopia in choosing appropriate intermediate targeting framework by examining the stability of long run money demand function from 1981 to 2014. To examine the stability of money demand the study used real gross domestic product (RGDP) as scale variable, saving deposit rate (Rt) as opportunity cost variable, average exchange rate (Ex) as indicator of openness of economy, and real money demand measured by (M2/Pt). The study used ADF unit root test, the Johansen and Juselius (1990) Co-integration, error correction model (ECM), and CUSUM and CUSUMSQ stability tests. The results of long run regression indicated that real broad money demand had positive and highly significant relationship with RGDP and exchange rate whereas saving interest rate has negative and insignificant relationship. In addition CUSUM and CUSUMSQ stability tests of long run money demand function showed the evidence for parameter stability. However, the short run model indicated instability of the parameters. Thus, monetary targeting framework based on broad money supply (M2) can be appropriate intermediate target of monetary policy in Ethiopia. This implies that national Bank of Ethiopia is Effective in choosing intermediate monetary policy target. In short run, however, monetary policy authority can better target multiple macroeconomic indicators.
LazyCtrl: Scalable Network Control for Cloud Data Centers

The advent of software defined networking enables flexible, reliable and feature-rich control planes for data center networks. However, the tight coupling of centralized control and complete visibility leads to a wide range of issues among which scalability has risen to prominence. To address this, we present LazyCtrl, a novel hybrid control plane design for data center networks where network control is carried out by distributed control mechanisms inside independent groups of switches while complemented with a global controller. Our design is motivated by the observation that data center traffic is usually highly skewed and thus edge switches can be grouped according to traffic locality. LazyCtrl aims at bringing laziness to the global controller by dynamically devolving most of the control tasks to independent switch groups to process frequent intra-group events near datapaths while handling rare inter-group or other specified events by the controller. We implement LazyCtrl and build a prototype based on Open vSwich and Floodlight. Trace-driven experiments on our prototype show that an effective switch grouping is easy to maintain in multi-tenant clouds and the central controller can be significantly shielded by staying lazy, with its workload reduced by up to 82%.
First Record of Scytosiphon gracilis Kogame (Scytosiphonaceae,Phaeophyceae) for the Pacific coast of Mexico

In this work we report the occurrence of Scytosiphon gracilis Kogame (Scytosiphonaceae, Phaeophyceae) on the Pacific coast of Mexico. This is the first report of S. gracilis outside its previously known distribution in the western North Pacific (Korea and Japan). The identification was based on a morphological revision and a comparison of the plastid-encoded RuBisCO spacer sequences determined for Korean and Mexican algal material. Thalli were collected from the intertidal zone of Saldamando Beach, Baja California, in January 2003. The vegetative structure, as well as habitat and geographic distribution of the species are described. Reproductive structures were not found in our specimens. The poor presence/absence of S. gracilis in previous floristic studies of the area could be due to its small size and low frequency.
genetic factors across levels of organization From genes to ecosystems : a synthesis of the effects of plant

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stria terminalis Neuronal correlates of fear conditioning in the bed nucleus of the

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Chapter 7: Disruption Studies in JET

Abstract Disruptions lead to the largest operational electromechanical loads on the vessel, its supports, and the in-vessel components. In addition, plasma-facing components can be exposed to very high thermal fluxes during the plasma thermal quench and to high-energy runaway electron beams. Therefore, disruptions represent one of the most demanding design load cases for this and the next generation of tokamaks, and they will need to be always strongly ameliorated or totally avoided in a commercial power plant. An overview of the observations and of the analytical and experimental work on disruptions carried out at JET both during the Joint Undertaking and under the European Fusion Development Agreement is presented.
Ja n 20 18 A predictor-corrector method for the training of deep neural networks

The training of deep neural nets is expensive. We present a predictorcorrectormethod for the training of deep neural nets. It alternates a predictor pass with a corrector pass using stochastic gradient descent with backpropagation such that there is no loss in validation accuracy. No special modifications to SGD with backpropagation is required by this methodology. Our experiments showed a time improvement of 9% on the CIFAR-10 dataset.
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering : Imaging & Visualization

Speech function of the oropharyngeal isthmus: a modelling study Bryan Gick, Peter Anderson, Hui Chen, Chenhao Chiu, Ho Beom Kwon, Ian Stavness, Ling Tsou & Sidney Fels a Department of Linguistics, University of British Columbia, 2613 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T1Z4 b Haskins Laboratories, New Haven, CT, USA c Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada d Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea e Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Published online: 05 Feb 2014.
Understanding integrated working between arts and care settings: An analytical framework for planning and research

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss integrated working between the arts and those in care settings. Identifying that the field is very broad, with diverse evidence and experience within it, the paper argues that there is a need to find ways in which to be clearer about the purpose of specific arts and care integrated projects. The paper draws on a case study project to develop some insights and a framework to help address this challenge. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a conceptual discussion and development drawing upon insights from relevant literature and a case study analysis of an integration project between a hospice service, an art gallery and an artist. Findings – The integrated working case study project between the hospice, art gallery and artist highlights some points about a lack of conceptual frameworks to help locate the purpose of diverse arts and care projects. There is scope for much confusion about the nature and purpose of such integration projects without a cle.
Burgess formalin-fixed tissues 18 S ribosomal RNA in Babesia odocoilei Use of the polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection of

The effect of fixation and storage conditions on the performance of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for Babesia odocoilei were examined using 3 different primer sets targeting the eukaryotic 18S ribosomal RNA gene, with variably sized products of 1,723 base pairs (bp), 483 bp, and 306 bp. All primer sets performed well on fresh-frozen tissue, and storage for 1 year at −20°C did not affect PCR performance. Formalin fixation markedly affected the amplicon length that could be amplified. However, DNA was successfully amplified after storage in formalin for 2 months using the primer set with a 483bp product, and up to 6 months using the primer set with a 306-bp product. The latter primer set successfully differentiated B. odocoilei and Babesia microti DNA; however, further evaluation is required to confirm its specificity. Treatment of tissues with formic acid, at concentrations typically used to denature prions, degraded the DNA and made it unsuitable for PCR testing.
Online Social Network Information Forensics

Online Social Networks (OSN) such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram are heavily used to socialize, entertain or gain insights on people behavior and their activities. Everyday terabytes of data is generated over these networks, which is then used by the businesses to generate revenue or misused by the wrongdoers to exploit vulnerabilities of these social network platforms. Specifically social network information helps in extracting various important features such as; user association, access pattern, location information etc. Recent research shows, many such features could be used to develop novel attack models and investigate further into defending the users from exposing their information to outsiders. This paper analyzes some of the available tools to extract OSN information and discusses research work on similar type of unstructured data. Recent research works, which focus on gathering bits and pieces of information to extract meaningful results for digital forensics, has been discussed. An online survey is conducted to gauge the cautiousness of users in social media usage in terms of personal information dissemination. Keywords—Online Social networks; Facebook; Digital Forensics; social snapshot
title Alteration of miRNA expression in a sulfur mustard resistant cell line Running title Alterations in miRNA levels in HaCaT

Background: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are responsible for post-transcriptional control of protein expression. Numerous miRNAs have been identified to be responsible for the resistance of tumor cells to cytostatic drugs. Possibly, the same miRNAs also play a role in the sulfur mustard (SM)-resistance of the keratinocyte cell line HaCaT/SM as alkylating cytostatics exhibit similar cytotoxic effects as SM. Methods: Basal expression levels of 1920 miRNAs in total were analyzed in HaCaT/SM compared to the origin human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT. The effect for selected miRNAs on cell survival was analyzed using antagomirs for ectopic miRNA level decrease or miRNA mimics for increase. Cell survival was calculated as SM dose-dependent-curves. Results: Out of 1920 miRNAs analyzed, 49 were significantly upand 29 were significantly downregulated in HaCaT/SM when compared to HaCaT controls. Out of these, 36 could be grouped in miRNA families. Most of the 15 miRNA family members showed either a common increase or decrease. Only the members of miR10, miR-154, miR-430 and miR-548 family showed an inconsistent picture. The
IMPLICATIONS OF MOBILE PHASE COMPOSITION AND PH ON THE CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATION OF AMITRIPTYLINE AND ITS METABOLITE NORTRIPTYLINE

Objective: Separation of tricyclic compounds sets the keystone for determining parent drug to metabolite concentration ratios and analysing impurities. The combined effects of acetonitrile composition and pH of the mobile phase on the separation of amitriptyline and nortriptyline by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) are presented. Methods: A series of RP-HPLC triplicate runs were carried out using acetonitrile and a phosphate buffer as the mobile phase and a Kinetex ® C18 LC Column as the stationary phase using an Agilent 1260 Infinity Series ® II liquid chromatography system with UV/visible detection. The stationary phase, column temperature, injection volume and flow rate were kept unchanged during analysis. Mobile phase composition and pH were varied to observe impact on peak shape, resolution and retention time, taking into consideration green analytical chemistry aspects. Results: Optimal chromatographic outcomes were achieved when using the mobile phase made up of 35% acetonitrile and 65% buffer at a pH of 5.6. These conditions resulted in nortriptyline and amitriptyline eluting at 4.66 min and 5.92 min respectively. Increasing the organic modifier content of the mobile phase to 40% completed separation within a run time of 4 min with comparable resolution. The 2 min gained by increasing 5% acetonitrile may not be justified due to potential implications on greening laboratory practices. Conclusion: Reversed-phase chromatography embodies a simple method for the separation of compounds that are similar in structure. Attuning the percentage of organic modifier and buffer pH provides acceptable retention times, without compromising resolution between neighbouring peaks.
Use of Dichotomous Choice Nonmarket Methods to Value the Whooping Crane Resource

A dichotomous choice form of contingent valuation is applied to quantify individuals' economic surplus associated with preservation of the whooping crane resource. Specific issues and limitations of the empirical approach are discussed. The results of this case study reveal that models with similar statistical fits can lead to very disparate measures of economic value, regardless of whether the mean or median is chosen to estimate average willingness to pay. Such results suggest caution is necessary when applying dichotomous choice models in contingent valuation.
Brass Minds Whether We Believe in Free Will or Not Inducing Disbelief in Free Will Alters Brain Correlates of Preconscious Motor Preparation : The Brain

The feeling of being in control of one’s own actions is a strong subjective experience. However, discoveries in psychology and neuroscience challenge the validity of this experience and suggest that free will is just an illusion. This raises a question: What would happen if people started to disbelieve in free will? Previous research has shown that low control beliefs affect performance and motivation. Recently, it has been shown that undermining free-will beliefs influences social behavior. In the study reported here, we investigated whether undermining beliefs in free will affects brain correlates of voluntary motor preparation. Our results showed that the readiness potential was reduced in individuals induced to disbelieve in free will. This effect was evident more than 1 s before participants consciously decided to move, a finding that suggests that the manipulation influenced intentional actions at preconscious stages. Our findings indicate that abstract belief systems might have a much more fundamental effect than previously thought.
Hämäläinen and subjective cognitive fatigue The effects of rivastigmine on processing speed and brain activation in patients with multiple sclerosis

Background: Cognitive decline and fatigue are typical in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, there is no official medication for either of these symptoms. Objective: The purpose of this study was to estimate the effects of a single dose of rivastigmine on processing speed and associated brain activity in patients with MS and subjective cognitive fatigue. Methods: Fifteen patients with MS and subjective cognitive fatigue and 13 healthy controls (HCs) matched for age, gender and education performed a neuropsychological assessment and functional (f)MRI. A modified version of the Paced Visual Serial Addition Test (mPVSAT) was used as the behavioural task during fMRIs. After the first scanning session, both groups were randomly divided into two subgroups receiving either rivastigmine or placebo. A single dose of rivastigmine or placebo was administrated double-blindly and 2.5 hours later the scanning was repeated. Results: At baseline, the patients with MS showed slower processing speed in mPVSAT compared with the HCs. They also demonstrated stronger bilateral frontal activation after sustained cognitive effort than the HCs. Performance improvement and a further activation increase in the left anterior frontal cortex and additional activation in the right cerebellum were observed in patients who received rivastigmine but not in patients on placebo, or in HCs with placebo or rivastigmine. Conclusion: These preliminary findings suggest that rivastigmine may improve cognitive processing speed by enhancing compensatory brain activation in patients with MS.
Theoretical and methodological issues in the cognitive neuropsychology of spoken word production

This paper reviews the ''state of the art'' in the cognitive neuropsychology of spoken word production. It first examines current theoretical issues, specifically addressing the questions: How many levels of processing are there in word production? How does activation flow between levels of processing? What is the relationship between spoken word production and other aspects of language processing? What is the relationship between phonology for lexical and non-lexical forms? The discussion then turns to methodological issues in cognitive neuropsychology, contrasting group, case series, and single case study approaches. Finally, a detailed examination is made of different types of case series approach.
Leasing Industry Based on Internet: A Study of the Bicycle-Sharing Program in China

The bicycle-sharing program has been developed rapidly around the world. Especially in Asia, many developing countries launch their own bike-sharing business to provide transportation convenience for citizens as well as protect the environment. Among these, China’s bike-sharing program has won a lot of attention due to a wide range of users and incomparable convenience. From a leasing industry perspective, this paper investigates how bike-sharing programs are developed and how leasing industry is mixed with bicycle-sharing industry. Taking Mobike as an example, the research analyzes its traits and business model, showing an advanced app that leading the bicycle-sharing industry in China. This study finds that bicycle-sharing system has risk in managing users’ account and that developing technology is the key to this industry. The results of current research have provided an insight into drawbacks of bicycle-sharing system and offer a more comprehensive understanding of this new leasing industry.
Comparison of pulsar positions from timing and very long baseline astrometry

Pulsar positions can be measured with high precision using both pulsar timing methods and very long baseline interferometry (VLBI). Pulsar timing positions are referenced to a solar-system ephemeris, whereas VLBI positions are referenced to distant quasars. Here, we compare pulsar positions from published VLBI measurements with those obtained from pulsar timing data from the Nanshan and Parkes radio telescopes in order to relate the two reference frames. We find that the timing positions differ significantly from the VLBI positions (and also differ between different ephemerides). A statistically significant change in the obliquity of the ecliptic of 2.16 ± 0.33 mas is found for the JPL ephemeris DE405, but no significant rotation is found in subsequent JPL ephemerides. The accuracy with which we can relate the two frames is limited by the current uncertainties in the VLBI reference source positions and in matching the pulsars to their reference source. Not only do the timing positions depend on the ephemeris used in computing them, but also different segments of the timing data lead to varying position estimates. These variations are mostly common to all ephemerides, but slight changes are seen at the 10 μas level between ephemerides.
Organic metabolites produced by Vibrio parahaemolyticus strain An3 isolated from Goan mullet inhibit bacterial fish pathogens

Identification and action of several antibacterial metabolites produced by a fish pathogen Vibrio parahaemolyticus strain An3 from marine ecosystem of Goa has been demonstrated. Antibacterial activity of the crude cell extract of the test bacterium has been evaluated against indicator pathogenic bacterial strains such as Acinetobacter sp. An2, Aeromonas hydrophila strain An4, Staphylococcus arlettae strain An1 and Alteromonas aurentia strain SE3 by agar well diffusion method which clearly demonstrated comparatively more significant inhibitory effect on indicator bacteria as compared to several commonly used antibiotics. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of crude cell extract of the test organism interestingly revealed presence of indole, phenyl acetic acid, n-(3methyl-1, 2, 4-oxadiazol-5-yl) - 1- pyrrolidine carboximidamide, pyrrolopyrazines, tetramethyl pyrazine and other important phenolic compounds which may be responsible for antibacterial activity against indicator microorganisms tested. It has been clearly demonstrated that V. parahaemolyticus strain An3 produced several medically important organic metabolites during cultivation suggesting it as a potential candidate for production of several antibacterial metabolites to control pathogenic bacterial strains causing serious fish and human diseases.
Development of Intelligent Omni-directional Mobile Platform for Assembly of High Speed Train

Due to the reality of the equipment assembly under the high speed train, an intelligent omni-directional mobile platform is developed. The principle and structure of the platform are discussed . The intelligent omni-directional mobile platform is designed and applied. It has proved in practice that the intelligent omni-directional mobile platform based on above designs can move fluently and accurate in the limited assembly space. Assembly efficiency and quality of the equipment under the high speed train can be improved effectively.