Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
1 STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF PHYCOERYTHRIN 1 FROM DULSE PALMARIA PALMATA 2 3

Title STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF PHYCOERYTHRIN FROM DULSE PALMARIA PALMATA Author(s) Miyabe, Yoshikatsu; Furuta, Tomoe; Takeda, Tomoyuki; Kanno, Gaku; Shimizu, Takeshi; Tanaka, Yoshikazu; Gai, Zuoqi; Yasui, Hajime; Kishimura, Hideki Citation Journal of food biochemistry, 41(1): UNSP e12301 Issue Date 2017-02 Doc URL http://hdl.handle. net/2115/68247 Rights This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: UNSP e12301-Journal of food biochemistry, 2017-02, 41(1) UNSP e12301-, which has been published in final form at DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12301. This article may be used for noncommercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. Type article (author version) File Information kishimura.pdf
Significance of DNA in Conviction of Rape Accused

DNA is an abbreviation of Deoxyribo nucleic acid. It’s an organic substance which is found in every living cell and gives an individual a personal genetic blue print. It can be extracted from blood, saliva, semen, hair, bones and other organs of the body. DNA technique now enjoys legitimacy all over the world. The technique helps the identification of criminals on scientific lines. However, the technique requires great care and caution. DNA is essentially made up of amino acids and it’s matched with socalled bases which provide the key to determining the genetic blueprint. Each and every cell in the human body has a sample of DNA. Presently, there is no concrete law, a specific law to govern the admissibility of forensic technique however the courts of law derives the validity of forensic technique from various provisions of Code Of Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act[1]. The paper will examine the role of DNA in a criminal investigation for a rape victim. In this paper, author tries to find out whether the forensic technique, especially in DNA profiling, helped to find out accused of a rape victim. It describes the main benefits and costs of the increasing role of DNA identification in the criminal justice system with special emphasis to India. We hope that the challenges of DNA technologies will be solved in future.
A note on intermediate subfactors

In this note we prove that if N c M c P is an inclusion of II i factors with finite Jones index such that N c P has finite depth, then N C M and M c P have finite depth. We show this result by studying the iterated basic constructions for M c P and N c P. In particular our proof gives detailed information about the graphs for N c M resp. M c P. Furthermore, we give an abstract characterization of intermediate subfactors in terms of Jones projections in N' Π Pi, where N c P C P\ is the basic construction forNcP and give examples showing that if N c M and M c P have finite depth, then N c P does not necessarily have finite depth.
Inter Comparison of Atmospheric Correction Models - SACRS2, FLAASH and 6SV Using Resourcesat-2 AWiFS Data

Abstract. Remote sensing measurements from space born sensors are strongly attenuated by the scattering and absorption processes through atmospheric molecules, aerosols and gases (ozone, water vapour, oxygen etc). The process of removing the atmospheric interference from the satellite-level signal is called atmospheric correction. Atmospheric correction can be performed through various methods such as, empirical method, semi-physical method, detailed radiative transfer models. Various methods exist for atmospheric correction of available global sensors such as NOAA-AVHRR, MODIS-Terra/Aqua, MERIS, Landsat-TM/ETM etc. However, there was no method available for atmospheric correction of the IRS data sets. A new physics-based model called Scheme for A tmospheric C orrection of R esource S at- 2 AWiFS data (SACRS2) has been developed at Space Applications Centre (SAC) specifically tuned for the RS2-AWiFS sensor. This model has been developed from theoretical signal simulations using the 6SV (The Second Simulation of the Satellite Signal in the Solar Spectrum vector version) code. A detail analysis was carried out to perform inter comparison of the results of SACRS2 model with standard atmospheric correction models such as FLAASH (Fast Line-of-sight Atmospheric Analysis of Spectral Hypercube) and 6SV on RS2-AWiFS data. In turn, the performance of all three models was compared to in-situ measurements carried out over an experimental site located in the Kutch desert for seven RS2-AWiFS overpasses. The results showed a fairly good match of reflectance derived by all three correction models with the in-situ measurements.
Constructing common-factor portfolios

In this paper we construct common-factor portfolios using a novel linear transformation of standard factor models extracted from large data sets of asset returns. The simple transformation proposed here keeps the basic properties of the usual factor transformations, although some new interesting properties are further attached to them. Some theoretical advantages are shown to be present. Also, their practical importance is confirmed in two applications: the performance of common-factor portfolios are shown to be superior to that of asset returns and factors commonly employed in the finance literature.
Creation of Shared Language Resource Repository in the Nordic and Baltic Countries

The META-NORD project has contributed to an open infrastructure for language resources (data and tools) under the META-NET umbrella. This paper presents the key objectives of META-NORD and reports on the results achieved in the first year of the project. META-NORD has mapped and described the national language technology landscape in the Nordic and Baltic countries in terms of language use, language technology and resources, main actors in the academy, industry, government and society; identified and collected the first batch of language resources in the Nordic and Baltic countries; documented, processed, linked, and upgraded the identified language resources to agreed standards and guidelines. The three horizontal multilingual actions in META-NORD are overviewed in this paper: linking and validating Nordic and Baltic wordnets, the harmonisation of multilingual Nordic and Baltic treebanks, and consolidating multilingual terminology resources across European countries. This paper also touches upon intellectual property rights for the sharing of language resources.
High intensity endurance training improves metabolic syndrome in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a defined cluster of cardiometabolic abnormalities that increases an individual’s risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of 12 weeks high intensity exercise training on MS in men with T2DM. Material & Methods: Sixteen sedentary overweight and obese middle-aged men (aged: 41.18 ± 6.1 years; ± SD) volunteered to participate in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to training group (n=8) or control group (n=8). The training group performed endurance training 4 days a week for 12 weeks at an intensity corresponding to 75-80% individual heart rate reserve (HRR) for 45 min. Results: The results showed that waist circumference (WC) as well as triglycerides (TG), blood pressure (BP) and glucose were decreased in the training group compared to the control group (P<0.05). After 12 weeks, the training group resulted in a significant increase (P<0.05) in the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in compared with the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions: In conclusion, high intensity endurance training improves metabolic syndrome in men with T2DM.
Abridged International Perspectives of Technology Education and Its Connection to STEM Education

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) areas are integral content disciplines in all economies. Although most countries have and continue to ensure quality science (S) and Mathematics (M) education for primary (elementary) and secondary school students, the technology (T) and engineering (E) content areas tend not to be regarded as core to national curricula in the same way that science and mathematics are regarded as essential. This article discusses efforts in various countries to better promote and integrate Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) in schools. This paper highlights common themes and argues that we can learn from each other’s efforts in TEE. We argue that dialogue across nations can help us to build international STEM education collaboration networks, better understand the nature of STEM and how to better engage pupils and students in STEM subjects, and work towards gaining inputs to national TEE policy that can leverage positive change.
Contribution Transitioning Teacher Development Through Teacher Research : The Comparison Of Slovenia And Kosovo

Slovenia and Kosovo emerged as states from the Former Yugoslavia (Slovenia in 1991 and Kosovo in 2008) and in such a context share commonalities in two directions. Firstly, the roots of their education systems were grounded in a common set of norms, dispositions and to some extent values. Secondly, both countries have been aspiring reforming education systems to transform as societal development measure to move towards wider European family values. While Slovenia has already joined EU and Kosovo is nearly completing the stabilization and association process with the EU, both countries have undergone major reforms in teacher education.
FLOOD DISASTER AND GDP GROWTH IN MALAYSIA

This paper seeks to examine the impact of flood disaster on GDP growth in Malaysia for the period of 1960 to 2013 by applying the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach to cointegration and the error correction model (ECM) for short run relationship.ADF, PP and KPSS unit root test examines the stationarity of the series. The results show that the series are cointegrated.The findings suggest that all four flood variables significantly affecting GDP growth in both long run and short run.The results of the study have important implications for the GDP growth in both long run and short run.First, the government should have a proper flood mitigation plan so as to avoid the negative impact of flood on GDP growth in the long run.Second, prepare sufficient stockpiles of basic necessities in a safe place to avoid shortages and temporary setback in the short run.
Improving the Survival of Arthrobacter sp., CW9 during Spray Drying Monitored by Scan Electric Microscope

The culture of an aquaculture probiotic, i.e., Arthrobacter sp. , CW9, was spray dried with different carriers/protectants, in which Scan Electric Microscope (SEM) was used to analyze the surface of micro-paticles produced by spray-drying. Matrix of protectants, inlet temperature and feed rate were optimized according to the survival rate after spray drying. Scanning electron micrographs showed that cracks formed on the particle surface were a key factor in enhancing bacteria survival during spray-drying. Span-60 had synergism with Skim Milk Powder (SMP): trehalose (7.5%: 7.5%, w/v) in protecting Arthrobacter sp. , CW9 bacteria from heat injury, unlike SMP with trehalose. Particle size is an important factor influencing bacteria survival during spray drying and particle size itself was influenced by certain additives.
Development and Characterization of Carob Flour Based Functional Spread for Increasing Use as Nutritious Snack for Children

Carob flour enriched functional spread was developed and textural, sensory, colour, and some nutritional properties of the product were investigated. Spread samples were prepared with major ingredients for optimisation and minor ingredients for improving texture and aroma. Major ingredients were carob flour and hydrogenated palm oil (HPO) and minor ingredients were commercial skim milk powder, soya flour, lecithin, and hazelnut puree. The ratio of major ingredients was optimised using sensory scores and instrumental texture values to produce a carob spread that most closely resembles commercial chocolate spread (control), in both spreadability and overall acceptability. The amounts of minor ingredients (milk powder, 10%; soybean flour, 5%; lecithin, 1%; hazelnut puree, 4%) were kept in constant ratio (20%). Addition of hydrogenated palm oil (HPO) decreased the hardness and hardness work done (HWD) values in contrast to carob flour. Higher rates of carob flour were linked to lower lightness, greenness, and yellowness values. Spread was optimised at 38 g carob flour/100 g spread and 42 g hydrogenated palm oil/100 g spread level and the formulation tended to receive the highest sensory scores compared to other spreads and presented closer instrumental spreadability values to control samples. This indicates a strong market potential for optimised carob spreads.
Three Essays of Governance on Open Source Software Project : Individual , Project , and Organizational Perspectives

To foster innovation, many companies have been investing resources both outside and within companies. The recent developments in information and communication technologies (ICT) have also led various companies enhance their innovation performance through open collaborations that lead to similar and sometimes better than innovations developed by internal resources. In this study, factors affecting the innovation performance of open-source software (OSS) as a representative example of open collaboration are studied. Although OSS is developed by many, unspecified volunteers, its final goal is to develop software with intended functions. Therefore, governance mechanisms of OSS can affect the results of software development projects. A three-level analysis on the governance of OSS development project was conducted in this study. First, in Essay 1, when individual developers establish and manage an open-source project, they become its owner. We assumed that the role owners can affect project performance. In addition, when developers form an organization to manage and develop projects, governance styles to operate the project will differ according to organizations. Therefore,
Purification and Characterization of Contemporaneously Produced Alkaline Protease and Î±-amylase Enzymes from Locally Isolated Bacillus methylotrophicus SCJ4

The contemporaneously produced alkaline protease and I±-amylase by locally isolated Bacillus methylotrophicus SCJ4 had been purified in two steps and some characteristics of the purified enzymes were studied. Crude enzymes were first salted out using ammonium sulfate, and then concentrated proteins were applied to anion column chromatography Q-sepharose (HiPrep Q FF 16/10 column). The purified alkaline protease has an estimated molecular mass of 24 kDa with maximum enzyme activity (1185U/ml/min) at pH 9.0 and 55ÂoC. This enzyme belongs to serine proteases family with remarkable stability up to 62% and 61.5% toward Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) and Hg++ respectively. On the other hand, the purified amylase is a calcium-independent I±-amylase, showing a good stability against SDS up to 73%. The estimated molecular mass was 67.5 kDa with maximum enzyme activity (280U/ml/min) at pH 7.0 and 65ÂoC.
EXPERIMENTAL PHILOSOPHY OF ECONOMICS

This article is a prelude to an experimental study of the preference concept in economics. I argue that a new empirical approach called experimental philosophy of science is a promising approach to advance the philosophy of economics. In particular, I discuss two debates in the field, the neuroeconomics controversy and the commonsensible realism debate, and suggest how experimental and survey techniques can generate data that will inform these debates. Some of the likely objections from philosophers and economists are addressed, and possible ways of operationalizing different preference concepts are illustrated.
Learning the Words: Supervising Teachers and the Language of Impact in an Initial Teacher Education Programme

The language of "impact" has been foregrounded in the recent lexicon of Australian initial teacher education (ITE). How teacher education programmes and supervising teachers identify and assess the impact of pre-service teachers’ work with learners across a professional placement is a pressing issue for ITE providers. This paper reports on qualitative analysis of the language of supervising teachers’ summative assessments of pre-service teachers’ final-year professional experience placements in relation to impact. Analysis of written comments that addressed the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Graduate Standards revealed that the language of impact is still emerging within the discourse of supervising teachers. This has professional learning implications for all ITE stakeholders.
Lab-level and low-cost fabrication technique for polymer based micro-optical elements and holographic structures

Polymer based diffractive optical elements have gained increasing interest due to their potential to be used in various applications such as illumination technology, micro optics and holography. We present a novel production process to fabricate polymer based diffractive optical elements and holograms. The process is based on maskless lithography, which is used to fabricate optical elements in photoresist. We discuss several lab-made lithography setups based on digital mirror devices and liquid crystal devices with respect to light efficiency, resolution and contrast. The whole optical setup is designed with an emphasis on low-cost setups, which can be easily implemented in an optical research lab. In a subsequent step, a copy of the microstructures is easily replicated into optical polymeric materials by means of a soft stamp hot embossing process step. The soft stamp is made from Polydimethylsiloxan, which is coated onto the microstructure in resist. The hot embossing process is carried out by a self-made and low-cost hot embossing machine. We present confocal topography measurements to quantify the replication accuracy of the process and demonstrate diffractive optical elements and holographic structures, which were fabricated using the process presented.
Ceftriaxone as an Inhibitor for Corrosion of Al in Formic Acid Solutions

The inhibiting effect of ceftriaxone on the corrosion of Al in HCOOH solution was studied by means of weight loss, thermometry, hydrogen evolution and potentiodynamic polarization techniques, complemented with surface examination using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The obtained results showed that ceftriaxone are excellent inhibitor in HCOOH solution. The inhibition efficiency increases with inhibitor concentration. Polarization curves indicate that ceftriaxone was acted as a mixed-type inhibitor. The adsorption of the inhibitor on Al surface was found to obey Langmuir isotherm and showed a physisorption mechanism. The thermodynamic activation and adsorption parameters were calculated and discussed. Keywords: Ceftriaxone, aluminum, corrosion inhibitor, potentiodynamic polarization, adsorption, gravimetry and gasometry
Phospho-mTOR (Ser2481) colocalizes with condensed chromosomes during metaphase

V. R. Kosach, I. O. Tykhonkova, O. V. Cherednyk © 2016 V. R. Kosach et al.; Published by the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine on behalf of Biopolymers and Cell. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited UDC 577.112. 7 + 576.353 + 576.316 + 576.31
Adaptation to simulator sickness in older drivers following multiple sessions in a driving simulator

There is a large proportion of individuals experiencing simulator sickness symptoms (headaches, nausea, paleness, etc.). Previous studies have reported that driving in a simulator, compared to on-road driving, can alter braking responses while stopping at intersections. Here we evaluated whether altered braking responses observed in fixed-base simulators could be linked to the presence of sickness symptoms in older drivers. Older individuals participated in a 5-session training study that included a pre-test, three training sessions and a post-test. We evaluated adaptation to simulator sickness through repeated exposure (5 simulator sessions). Furthermore, we assessed whether head postural instability accounted for the presence of sickness symptoms. Sickness symptoms were measured with the Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) and a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). After the first session, half of the participants reported mild symptoms (MS, VAS score>5), and another half reported light symptoms (LS, VAS score<5). We compared sickness symptoms, braking responses and head postural stability between the two groups for the first (pre-test) and last (post-test) driving sessions. During the pre-test, participants of the MS group braked earlier, showed longer time of deceleration, a greater number of pedal activations and showed increased irregularities in their deceleration profile. Participants from the MS group adapted in that, sickness symptoms reduced through exposure. During the post-test, we observed a larger decrease in variability for the MS than the LS group, but we did not find any difference regarding the braking responses per se or the head postural stability. We interpreted these results as evidence that adaptation is accompanied with a reduction of variability. Finally, we propose that a more gradual exposure to simulated environment might be required before evaluating the driving performance of individuals prone to simulator sickness.
THE INFLUENCE OF PRODUCT-RELATED ATTRIBUTES OF CUSTOMERS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Marketing research has shown that firms are moresuccessful when they focus on their customers’ needs (Donavan et al., 2004; Kennedy et al., 2003). Althoughsome empirical studies have investigated the relationshipbetween Product-related attributes of customers and financial performance (Gatignon and Xuereb, 1997; Han et al., 1998; Lukas andFerrell, 2000), they have failed to show the mechanism bywhich Product-related attributes of customers promotes financial performance. This studyexplored how Product-related attributes of customers financial performance.Despite ongoing debate regarding the specific dimensions of the customer relationshiporientation construct, the link with organizational performance is almost universally recognized (Sheth and Sisoda, 1999). The findings suggest that financial service managers could considertreating consumers as partners in their provision of existing services or their quest to developsuccessful new services. Reciprocal behavior will foster a positive atmosphere, remove barriers arisingfrom risk, and enable relationships to progress, ultimately improving financial performance.