Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Insights into phage endolysins

(Bacterio)phages are viruses that specifically infect bacteria, and thus are harmless to humans, animals, and plants. They are the most abundant microorganisms on the planet (estimated to be 1031 on Earth) in a ratio of 10 times more than bacteria (1). Consequently, even rare phage-induced events are frequent at the global level. Therefore, they have a staggering ecological impact on the bacterial population and in the evolution of bacterial genomic structure upon virus-host interactions, acting as agents in the recycling of organic matter and presenting a valuable tool in molecular biology and epidemiology. Regarding the diversity of phages, they can have different types of replication mechanisms, morphologies, nucleic acid composition and genome sizes. Over the last decade improvements on phages genome sequencing and progresses in genomic research have revealed information on open reading frames of proteins of interest (2). Increasing interest has been given to phage (endo)lysins in molecular biology, biotechnology and medicine. Lysins are phage lytic enzymes that break down the peptidoglycan of the bacterial cell wall at the terminal stage of the phage reproduction cycle, in order to release the phage progeny with the consequent death of the bacterial cells (3). The number of phage genomes deposited in GenBank has been increasing exponentially in the last years. However, no effort has been made so far to understand the relation between lysins and their phage family and host species, presenting challenges in their annotation, comparative analysis, and representation. The almost 700 complete phage genomes deposited in the NCBI database were searched for the presence of lysins by making use of the Pfam (4) identified domains and BLAST comparison of putative or unidentified complete genome against known lysins. In approximately 5% of the phage genomes it was not possible to identify any lysin. The identified enzymes were used to construct a phylogenetic tree with Phylip (5), using Neighbor-Joining, Maximum Likelihood and Parsimony algorithms (6). From the resulting tree, we were able to present a phage-lysin characterization network analysis taking into account the lysin aminoacid sequence and the different phage classes (Family/Genus) and host species to study their evolutionary stories. Regarding the phage families, muramidases, amidases and peptidases are the largest type of lysins in Myoviridae, Podoviridae and Siphoviridae phages respectively. Grouped data will also be used to identify conserved domains among lysins of different phages which will play an important role in the annotation of the still unidentified lytic cassette of phages with sequenced
Rabbit Nutrition and Feeding

A. Rabbits are monogastric (single stomach), herbivorous (eat plant material) animals. B. They need nutrients (such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids or fats, minerals and vitamins) in specific amounts to grow and perform at their best. 1. Feed is very important when raising rabbits, because it accounts for about 75 percent of your production costs. 2. In the wild, rabbits eat a variety of grains, greens, roots, and roughages. 3. Most domestic rabbits eat a pelleted feed made to meet their nutritional needs. a. Rabbit pellets consist mostly of ingredients from plants (primarily alfalfa meal and wheat middlings). b. Pelleted rabbit feeds are available from many companies and are easy to feed and store.
Food, growth, migration, reproduction, and abundance of pinfish, Lagodon rhomboides, and Atlantic croaker, Micropogon undulatus, near Pensacola, Florida, 1963-65.

The abundance, growth, age composition, food, mi gration, and reproduction of the two species were studied at two locations for each species from August 1963 to December 1965. The materials comprised 22 fish collections at each station, taken in about 500 hours of trawling. The stomach contents of 3,577 pinfish and 2,520 Atlantic croakers indicated that pinfish are omnivorous and croakers carnivorous. Principal foods were vegeta tion, crustaceans, and polychaetes for pinfish and annelids, fish, and arthropods for croakers. Types of food in pinfish stomachs were similar at all sizes and Beasons, but the relative amount of each type differed by Beason and size of fish. Foods in croaker stomachs differed at the two stations but were similar from year to year. The average food volume in the stomachs varied with time of year, location, and fish size. Volumes of Pinfish, Lagodon rhO'lnboides, and decreased when the fish moved from the estuary. Length-frequenc;y distributions can be used to estimate age in both species. Pinfish, and possibly croakers, form annuli on their scales. Growth of pinfish and Atlantic croaker varied from year to year. Some fish of both species had developing gonads in the fall of their first year of life and may spawn. Both species migrate offshore in the fall to spawn. The fry and some adults return to the estuary in the winter and spring.
Synthesis of tailored composite nanoparticles by a continuous integrated CVS/CVD – process at atmospheric pressure

In general, structured oxide-composite particles, containing molybdenum oxides, are of great interest for the use in catalysis [1]. The industrial production of formaldehyde is based on the partial oxidation of methanol in a fixed bed reactor and the use of an iron molybdenum oxide catalyst. Process instabilities and insufficient heat transfer in the catalyst bed due to the high exothermicity of the reaction, lead to the formation of hot spots and deactivation of the catalyst by sintering and sublimation of MoO3. The use of an alternative fluidized bed process, overcoming these problems and offering additionally advantages like decrease of explosion risk and continuous changing of deactivated catalyst, demands mechanically stable supported catalysts with a well-defined particle morphology [2].
Adaptation to a Sibling Culture: The Satisfaction and Persistence Intentions of Mainland Chinese Postgraduate Students at a Hong Kong University

This study proposed and tested a model of the adaptation of postgraduate students to a “sibling culture”, namely, Mainland Chinese students at the University of Hong Kong. The model was based on higher education literature combined with acculturation elements for the construct of social integration. Students’ satisfaction with their experience in this cultural setting and the likelihood of their persistence were used as the indicators of their adaptation in a model linking various background variables such as academic and social integration to adaptation. The participants were 103 current research students. Analysis showed that academic integration was more strongly related than social integration to their satisfaction and likely persistence in post-graduate study at this university. Among the background variables measured, motivation and Cantonese but not English language skills showed a significant relationship with postgraduate students’ academic and social integration. Implications for research on and assistance to mainland postgraduate students in Hong Kong are discussed. ISSN 1823-7797 © 2007 Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching (ACRULeT), Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. 40 Asian Journal of University Education
Dramatic Effects of New Home Exercises for Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Pericapsular Soft Tissue and Realignment Exercises

Objective: Many patients with hip Osteoarthritis (OA), even those with Harris Hip Scores (HHS) below 60 points, have motion pain resulting from joint contracture. In these patients, pain occurs on standing and at first steps but decreases during walking. Motion pain seems to improve with exercise therapy, whereas pain during walking caused by subchondral bone exposure on the joint surface may need surgery. The goal of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Pericapsular Soft Tissue and Realignment (PSTR) exercises for patients with OA of the hip, including those with HHS below 60 points. Methods: This retrospective observational study included 1,077 outpatients with mild to severe symptomatic and radiographic OA of the hip who were treated with patient education and supervised PSTR exercises. Approval of the local committee was obtained. Of the 1,077 patients who performed PSTR exercises, 792 were excluded from analysis. The remaining 285 participants were divided into two groups: the Unilateral OA group (no pain [HHS pain score, 44 points] in the opposite hip) and the Bilateral OA group (HHS pain score below 40 points bilaterally). HHS, pain according to numerical rating scale, range of motion, opening angle of the hip according to modified Patrick’s test, maximum strength of the hip abductors, and SF-36 were evaluated. Results: Among the 285 patients, 154 had unilateral OA and 131 had bilateral OA. Both groups showed significant HHS improvement at 3 month and 1 year follow-ups, regardless of HHS at baseline. Significant improvements in pain on the numerical rating scale, opening angle of the hip, and maximum muscle strength were noted at 3 month follow-up (P<0.0001-P<0.001). Among patients with HHS below 60 points at baseline, 38 had unilateral OA and 49 had bilateral OA. This study’s main limitation was that it was retrospective and uncontrolled.
A Typology of U.S. Corporate Bankruptcy (Previously Four Facts about Corporate Bankruptcy in the U.S.)

This paper constructs an empirical typology of large Chapter 11 debtors based on their objectives and levels of preparation at filing. Approximately two thirds of the firms in the sample set out to reorganize while the remaining third aim to sell substantially all of their assets, either as a going concern or in liquidation. Nearly 60% of firms enter bankruptcy already having negotiated with creditors and other constituencies. Excluding cases that involve significant litigation, firms that intend on reorganizing but ultimately liquidate represent only 5% of the total sample. Today’s bankruptcy environment appears broadly consistent with one in which assets are liquid and verifiable, but also one in which firms are occasionally confronted by shocks and complexities that prevent out-of-court negotiations. JEL Classification: G33; G34; K20
Validating SMT solvers via semantic fusion

We introduce Semantic Fusion, a general, effective methodology for validating Satisfiability Modulo Theory (SMT) solvers. Our key idea is to fuse two existing equisatisfiable (i.e., both satisfiable or unsatisfiable) formulas into a new formula that combines the structures of its ancestors in a novel manner and preserves the satisfiability by construction. This fused formula is then used for validating SMT solvers. We realized Semantic Fusion as YinYang, a practical SMT solver testing tool. During four months of extensive testing, YinYang has found 45 confirmed, unique bugs in the default arithmetic and string solvers of Z3 and CVC4, the two state-of-the-art SMT solvers. Among these, 41 have already been fixed by the developers. The majority (29/45) of these bugs expose critical soundness issues. Our bug reports and testing effort have been well-appreciated by SMT solver developers.
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Emma Rasmark Roepke Ole Bjarne Christiansen Stefan R Hansson 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences Lund, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aalborg University Hospital, Clinical Institute at Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark Background: The Swedish National Patient Registry (NPR) is a nationwide registry that is used extensively for epidemiological research. Using the NPR, we recently found a recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) incidence of 650/100,000 (0.65%) pregnant women in Sweden. It is of great importance that the quality of the coding is good and reliable in order to use NPR data for research. To specifically study RPL in Sweden, a general validation of this diagnosis in the NPR is needed. Objective: To validate the diagnosis of RPL, defined as ≥3 consecutive miscarriages before 22 gestational weeks, recorded in the NPR and assess how registered miscarriages were verified clinically (ultrasound or urine/serum hCG) by reviewing the medical records. Materials and methods: In a cohort of 6,852 women diagnosed with RPL in Sweden, during 2003–2012, a total of 238 complete medical records from 38 hospitals were reviewed. A power calculation estimated that 228 medical records had to be reviewed for a positive predictive value (PPV) of 85% (95% CI) with a power of 90%. The ICD-10 diagnoses used for RPL were N96.9 and O26.2. Results: The diagnosis of RPL was confirmed in 202 out of 238 medical records resulting in a PPV of 85% (95% CI 78–89%) out of which 59% were verified with ultrasound whereas 35% were verified only by urine/serum hCG. Conclusion: The Swedish NPR is a valuable tool for epidemiological research. We found a high PPV of RPL in the NPR, supporting the use of these data for future research.
Routes to right-wing extremism in times of crisis An Austrian-Hungarian comparison based on the SOCRIS survey Introduction

Right-wing extremism has been flourishing in many European countries since the outbreak of the financial crisis in 2008, and the migration wave of 2015 intensified right-wing extremist attitudes even more in several countries in the region. In this paper we analyse two countries impacted very differently by the financial and the refugee crises with the help of the 2017 SOCRIS survey, which investigated different forms of inclusive and exclusive solidarity in Austria and Hungary. This paper wishes to contribute to a better understanding of the growing popularity of right-wing extremism (FPÖ, JOBBIK and FIDESZ) in these countries. Using step by step linear regression models and path-model analyses we found that the popularity of FPÖ is due to a strong social disruption in Austria, which is primarily conspicuous in the area of political and social values. In Hungary, however, right-wing extremism is more widespread, but caused by a broader range of factors, since Fidesz and Jobbik fight for right-wing voters. Our results indicate that while right-wing extremist thinking was typical of well definable minority groups in Austria in 2017, there was a wide permeation of right-wing extremism among different social strata in Hungary.
OPTIMIZATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY INVESTIGATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL GAS CONDENSATE SEPARATION PLANT

INDS-01 Simulation of an industrial gas condensate separation unit is performed using Aspen Plus by evaluating several equations of state (EoS) from classical and advanced models, namely, PR EoS, CPA EoS, and PC-SAFT EoS. The results show that all models are capable in giving good approximation of the actual data, however, CPA EoS gives the most accurate results. The influence of reflux ratio and feed condition on product and heat duty of the plant are investigated through sensitivity analysis. It is found that, increasing the feed temperature reduces reboiler duty, however, it has insignificant effect on condenser duty. Also, higher feed flowrate increases heat duty for each splitter and air cooler. Reducing reflux ratio decreases heat duty in each splitter. Additionally, reducing the reflux ratio in second splitter will result in higher production of desired hydrocarbons. Finally, in the specified optimum conditions, the required energy reduces by more than 20%.
The relationship between autonomy of local employees and performance of Japanese sales subsidiaries in Thailand

This paper clarifies the relationship between autonomy of local employees and performance of foreign subsidiaries. Although previous studies suggests Japanese multinational corporations should give autonomy to local employees in foreign subsidiaries, the relationship between autonomy of local employees and performance of foreign subsidiaries has not been examined quantitatively. To examine this relationship quantitatively, this study conducts a questionnaire survey to 216 Japanese foreign sales subsidiaries in Thailand and conducts a regression analysis. This study reveals the following significant relationships; (1) autonomy of local employees is negatively associated with performance of foreign subsidiaries, (2) The negative relationship between autonomy of local employees and performance of foreign subsidiaries become weaker with increasing the percentage of sales to local customers in their local sales. From this result, this paper discusses how Japanese companies should exploit local employees.
Externalizing Disorders : Genetics or Prenatal Alcohol Exposure?

Author: Wetherill, Leah. PhD Institution: Purdue University Degree Received: December 2018 Title: Externalizing Disorders: Genetics or Prenatal Alcohol Exposure? Major Professor: Charles Goodlett Introduction: Externalizing disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder (CD), and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) have a high prevalence rate in both children of alcoholics and in those with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). These disorders are also predictors of alcohol dependence (alcdep), heritable, and share an underlying genetic liability with alcdep. Furthermore, a mother who drinks while pregnant is likely to be alcohol dependent (AD), and vice-versa. This study incorporated these factors into one model, including as well as a measure of broad genetic risk for ADHD and alcdep to test for the contributions of these effects simultaneously. An independent sample was used to confirm the results for PAE and broad genetic risk. The hypothesis is that PAE will increase the risk to ADHD but not to CD or ODD. Methods: Each of these factors was evaluated independently to test if that effect on its own, significantly contributed to each disorder. Another model included several demographic covariates, to determine which of these environmental effects also contributed to the disorder. The final model for each disorder included environmental effects along with the primary effects of interest. Results: PAE resulted in increased risk for the inattentive (INATT) sub-type of ADHD and conduct disorder (CD) in the discovery sample and for the hyperactive-impulsive (HYPIMP), INATT and CD in the replication sample. PAE and the PAE*maternal alcohol dependence interaction increased the risk for ADHD and INATT. A broad genetic risk for ADHD was associated with all disorders except HYPIMP in the replication sample.
Urban data visualisation in a web browser

CityGML is a recent standard developed to describe, store and exchange virtual city models. Numerous software programmes have been proposed to construct, edit, modify and visualize city models, but visualisation in a web browser is still challenging. In this paper we propose a framework based on standards for visualising a large amount of 3D city data. CityGML files are processed automatically to provide a city model composed of geometries, textures and semantics. Exchanges follow the pending Open Geospatial standard named 3D portrayal. In this paper, we also demonstrate that a solution where semantics and geometries are exchanged together is possible. An effort has been made to show that an approach based on progressive textures may also be possible.
The Importance of Corporate Image in the Marketing of University Postgraduate Programs

The increase in the number of universities offering higher education has surpassed the increase in demand for higher education. Hence, the competition for potential customers, especially postgraduates, is very stiff. When the characteristics of service offering have become uniform, universities should be looking for their own competitive edge in the market to differentiate themselves from their competitors. This study attempts to investigate the influence of the corporate image of a university on the willingness of their outgoing undergraduates to continue postgraduate studies at the university (market retention) and to recommend their friends, families, and employers to engage with the university (positive word of mouth). Data was collected randomly from 872 outgoing undergraduates using self-administered questionnaires. Factor analysis or corporate image items extracted three distinct dimensions. The study renamed these dimensions as the image of a university, image of its academic programs and the external recognition received by the university. As for the students’ loyalty, the factor analysis extracted two distinct dimensions. The study renamed these dimensions as market retention and positive recommendation. The study found that the corporate image of a university had a significant and direct effect on students’ intention to enroll in postgraduate programs at the university. Among the influential corporate image dimensions are the image of a university and the image of its academic programs. The corporate image of a Asian Journal of University Education Vol. 6 No. 1, 13-28, 2010 ISSN 1823-7797 © 2010 Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching (ACRULeT), Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. Chap 2.pmd 1/27/2011, 3:19 PM 13 14 Asian Journal of University Education university provides a significant influence on positive word of mouth and recommendations by outgoing undergraduates to potential postgraduate customers to register with the university. The results have significant implications for the long-term growth and survival of postgraduate programs.
Positional changes in the hyoid bone, hypopharynx, cervical vertebrae, and Cranium before and after correction of glosso-larynx (CGL)

Introduction: Respiratory inhibition by ankyloglossia with deviation of the epiglottis and larynx (ADEL) was thought to be caused by tongue muscles. But to explain this effect by the tongue muscles alone was unreasonable. Thorough investigations of ADEL by head and neck X-rays were performed. The surveillance revealed the existence of an important organ necessary in the neck to separate air and food as well as to regulate respiration.
In vivo Matrigel Plug Angiogenesis Assay

(Abstract) The matrigel plug angiogenesis assay is a simple in vivo technique to detect the newly formed blood vessels in the transplanted gel plugs in nude mice. The matrigel matrix is derived from the engelbroth-holm-swarm (EHS) mouse sarcoma, and its composition is comparable to the basement membrane proteins. The matrigel can induce differentiation of a variety of cell types such as hepatocytes, mammary epithelial cells, and endothelial cells. In our case, tumor cells are mixed with the matrigel gel and are injected into the mice. The later immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining with the endothelial marker indicates the presence of the newly formed capillaries in the sectioned gel plugs.
B2B or Not to Be: Does B2B E‐Commerce Increase Labour Productivity?

Abstract We implement an endogeneous switching‐regression model for labour productivity and firms’ decisions to use business‐to‐business (B2B) e‐commerce. Our approach allows B2B usage to affect any parameter of the labour productivity equation and to properly take account of strategic complementarities between the input factors and B2B usage. Empirical evidence from 1,460 German firms shows that there is a simultaneous relationship between labour productivity and the adoption of B2B. Firms deciding to use B2B e‐commerce employ their input factors more efficiently than non‐B2B users. Conversely, firms refrain from engaging in B2B probably because they expect the cost of B2B adoption will not be sufficiently compensated by productivity gains.