Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Estimation of Roughness Parameters and Sensible Flux in the Hada Al-Sham Area, Makkah@@@تقدير عناصر الاحتكاك وفيض الحرارة المحسوسة في منطقة هدى الشام، مكة المكرمة

Abstract. Examples of computed roughness length oz (m) in the Hada Al-Sham were presented as: Between Jumad El-Awwal, 6th and 12 th except on 9 th , the peak value was 1.6m at 1900 h, lower values of o z were observed and remained very close to an average of 0.03m between 1100-2000 h when the wind direction was nearly SW with an average wind direction of 255o. The higher friction velocities u∗ (ms –1 ) were found in the afternoon with an average of about 0.4 ms –1 with less effect of winds. Examples of maximum values of u∗ on J. El-Awwal 9 th attained up to 0.8 ms –1 at about 1900 h, on J. El-Awwal 12 th 1.0 ms –1 at 2100 h and on J. El-Awwal 15 th 1.7 ms –1 at 1730 h. The higher friction velocity on J. El-Awwal 9 th , was probably due to the change of the wind direction from SW (~223°) which was recorded at 1900 h to westerly wind at 1930 h (275o). The maximum value of sensible heat flux was found as 1118 Wm –2 at 1400 h on J. El-Awwal 15 th . Another maximum value of H was found as 1200 Wm –2 at 1200 h on J. El-Awwal 21 th . The afternoon peak values of H were found between 550 Wm –2 and ~ 700 Wm –2 from J. El-Awwal 6 th until J. El-Awwal 13 th .
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Air Pollution in China: Evidence from the Global Financial Crisis

July 2019 Abstract: In recent decades, China has been notable both for its rapidly growing foreign direct investment (FDI) and its environmental degradation. Using the exogenous shock of the 2008 financial crisis as a natural experiment, we construct instrumental variables for FDI by distinguishing between the decrease in FDI in coastal and non-coastal cities. Based on panel data from China’s prefecture-level cities during 2001−2015, we study the impact of FDI on air pollution in China. The results show that FDI has significantly worsened air quality in China, and that the effect is greater in big cities. FDI in China worsens air quality through increasing pollution emissions and resource depletion.
Cortinarius of California: eight new species in subg. Telamonia

Described are eight new species of Cortinarius subg. Telamonia from California and the Pacific Northwest of North America. Four species fruit in the fall and the other four are vernal. Cortinarius cisqhale is a tanoak associate that fruits abundantly in the fall and winter. Cortinarius athabascus is an autumnal fruiting species and is broadly distributed throughout the region in conifer and mixed woods. Cortinarius tuolumnensis, C. miwok, C. gualalaensis, and C. ohlone belong to the /decipiens clade — the first two fruit vernally in boreal and montane habitat while the other two are autumnal at low elevations under coastal pine and live oak, respectively. Cortinarius eldoradoensis is a vernal fruiting species abundant in the higher elevations near melting snow. Cortinarius truckeensis is a rare, but locally abundant, species known only from its type location near Truckee, California.
Disease Buildup with Continuous Cereal Cropping in Northern Syria: Observations on Common Root Rot (Cochliobolus sativus) in Long-term Crops Rotation Trials

Ahmed, S. , A. Yahyaoui, J. Ryan and M. Pala. 2011. Disease Buildup with Continuous Cereal Cropping in Northern Syria: Observations on Common Root Rot (Cochliobolus sativus) in Long-term Crops Rotation Trials. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 29: 267-272. Yield declines commonly observed under cereal monoculture are invariably attributed to disease buildup as well as nutrient and moisture depletions. While many long-term trials in the West Asia and North Africa region, especially in northern Syria rainfed cereal production belt, have assessed various cropping alternatives in comparison with fallow and continuous cereal cropping, few trials have involved measurement of fungal diseases. This paper reports observations made on the incidence of common root rot (Cochliobolus sativus) from long-term trials at the International Center for Agriculture Research in the Dry Areas involving wheat and barley. With both cereals, crop rotation with legumes was shown to reduce the incidence of root rot. The results clearly indicated the need for a more comprehensive phytopathological assessment of the implications of continuous cereal cropping, especially considering the effects of residue management and nitrogen fertilization.
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To the Editor: We read the article by Spyropoulou et al, ‘‘Buried anterolateral thigh flap for pharyngoesophageal reconstruction: our method for monitoring,’’ which describes a method used in 16 cases whereby a 3-cm stump of the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery is left beyond the origin of the perforator, and is brought out to the skin to be used as a visual monitor based on its pulsatility and color. The authors described 2 cases in which the stump stopped pulsing and the flap was explored: in 1 case the arterial anastomosis was occluded, and in the other case a hematoma was responsible for compressing the vein. Monitoring a buried free flap can be problematic, and—as the authors point out—there are many different methods that have been described; thus a new method to add to the armamentarium is always welcome. We do have reservations about this method, however, because the deliberate fashioning of a relatively long blind stump will most likely encourage the formation of thrombi through a combination of turbulence and stasis. Although this has not been demonstrated clinically, it has been demonstrated in a mouse model after carotid artery ligation. We would wonder whether the arterial anastomotic occlusion in the first case may be related to use of the stump itself. T. W. Chiu, MD David S. Y. Wong, FRCS A. Burd, MD, FRCS Division of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Prince of Wales Hospital Hong Kong
Optimization of Route of Melatonin Administration in Reducing Inflammation and Oxidative/Nitrative Stress in Opisthorchis viverrini-infected Hamsters

The liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini infection is a major health problem in northeastern Thailand. We have previous indicated the short-term treatment with praziquantel induces inflammation and oxidative/nitrative stress. This study, we evaluated the effect of melatonin and optimized route of administration (oral and intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection) on inflammation and oxidative/nitrative stress induced by short-term treatment with praziquantel in O. viverrini -infected hamsters. The result showed that melatonin treatment dose-dependently decreased the inflammatory cells and the levels of oxidative/ nitrative stress markers. In contrast, melatonin increased the level of antioxidant power. Oral administration had more effective on these parameters than the i.p. injection groups. Therefore, oral administration of melatonin may be used as a chemopreventive agent to reduce the severity of the disease during the short-term praziquantel treatment. damages caused by O. viverrini during short-term treatment with in has not been evaluated. This study was evaluated and optimized route of administration of against oxidative/nitrative and inflammation induced by short-term treatment with praziquantel in O. viverrini -infected hamsters.
Characteristics of the Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengusL.) Spawning Population Along the Maine Coast, Inferred from Larval Studies

Characteristics of the spawning population of Atlantic herring along the Maine coast are inferred from an examination of larval catch rates and the distribution of larval cohorts based on otolith growth increments. Comparison of larval catch rates with the harvests of adult herring indicated that larval production decreased precipitously in 1978 following the removal of the 1970 year-class from the coastal spawning population and a general increase in the catch of adults. Reduced larval production persisted after 1978 and reached a low level in 1981 which resulted in the collapse of the fishery for juveniles (age 2) in 1983. Comparison of catch rates from larval surveys along the coast and the occurrence of larval cohorts inshore during 1980-81 with those reported for the mid-1960's and early 1970's indicated little change in the location of spawning grounds and the presence of larval cohorts, but the mechanisms which enhance larval survival and recruitment were probably not the same for the spawning grounds off eastern and central-western Maine. It is suggested that the survival of larvae hatched in the eastern area was increased by their dispersion westward along the coast to overwinter in the many estuaries and embayments, whereas larvae hatched in the central-western area were less widely dispersed but their survival was increased by the shorter winter experienced by some because of late spawning. The absence of late spawning in the central-western area in 1981. evident from the absence of larval cohorts inshore during the winter. was probably responsible in part for the very small catch of juvenile herring in 1983. The implications of reducing the spawning population below some critical level by intensive harvesting of weak year-classes are discussed in relation to management problems.
Akt/PKB promotes cancer cell invasion via increased motility and metalloproteinase production

The Akt/protein kinase B (PKB) serine/ threonine kinase is well known as an important mediator of many cell survival signaling pathways. Here, we demonstrate for the first time a major role of Akt/PKB in the cell invasion properties of the highly metastatic cell line HT1080. Using confocal microscopic analyses of live samples, we found Akt/PKB to be localized in the leading edge membrane area of migrating HT1080 cells. This localization was dependent on phosphoino‐sitide 3‐kinase and required the lipid binding ability of the phosphoinositide binding pleckstrin homology domain of Akt/PKB. We examined the possible function of Akt/PKB in HT1080 invasion. Surprisingly, Akt/ PKB potently promoted HT1080 invasion, by increasing cell motility and matrix metalloproteinase‐9 (MMP‐9) production, in a manner highly dependent on its kinase activity and membrane‐translocating ability. The increase in MMP‐9 production was mediated by activation of nuclear factor‐κB transcriptional activity by Akt/PKB. However, Akt/PKB did not affect the cell‐cell or cell‐matrix adhesion properties of HT1080. Our findings thus establish Akt/PKB as a major factor in the invasive abilities of cancer cells.
Maillage de connexion via une transformation en ondelettes et interpolation locale par des RBF Mesh connection with Wavelet transform and RBF local interpolation.

RÉSUMÉ. Nous présentons une méthode de connexion de maillages entre deux domaines maillés de différents niveaux de résolution. Le maillage de liaison est créé à l’aide d’une interpolation avec des fonctions de base radiale locale combinée à une transformation en ondelettes B-spline. Cela garantit que la continuité entre les deux zones est préservée et que le maillage de connexion est modiﬁé progressivement pour tenir compte des résolutions différentes entre les deux zones. Cette méthode pourrait être étendue à des applications liées au remplissage de trous, à la couture de maillages de subdivision et à la composition d’objets 3D. ABSTRACT. We introduce a connection method between two mesh areas at different resolutions. The connecting mesh is based on a local interpolation with radial basis functions and a Lifted B-spline wavelet transform. This ensures that the continuity between these mesh areas is preserved and the connecting mesh is modiﬁed gradually in resolution between coarse and ﬁne areas. This method could be expanded to applications related to ﬁlling holes, pasting subdivision meshes and composition of 3D objects.
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The review article on mercury in dental silver-amalgam fillings (1) neglects to discuss some of the most comprehensive, recent scientific literature and draws conclusions that are not indicated by the data. Although a point-by-point rebuttal of this article is beyond the scope of a letter-to-the-editor, the numerous errors forces one to question yourpeer-review process. Lorscheider,Vimy, and Summers continuously use unscientific weasel words’ such asmay and could; for example, “120 p.g Hg could be released” or “Hg may be implicated (by mechanisms as yet unexplained) in the etiology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). ” The use of these words inappropriately conveys the presence of danger from the use of amalgam fillings but actually means nothing more sinister thanmay or may not or could or could not. Drs. Lorscheider and Vimy are well known for their outspoken opposition to silver fillings. In this article they have ignored the hard scientific evidence demonstrating no increase in morbidity or mortality among dentists in general practice, even though general dentists have a much higher body burden of mercury (2) while relying on unsupported allegations of possible disease mechanisms. To paraphrase Thomas Henry Huxley: Lorscheider, Vimy, and Summers have proposed a beautiful theory, killed by a nasty, ugly little fact: no recognized diseases caused by amalgam among that population group that (according to their theory) should exhibit such disease. Perhaps their most glaring error is in failing to mention the comprehensive review of dental amalgam published in 1993 by the Public Health Service (3). The report, which took 2 years to produce, recognizes that small amounts of mercury vapor are released from amalgam and can be absorbed into the body but concludes that “there is scant evidence that the health of the majority of people with amalgam is compromised, nor that removing amalgam fillings has a beneficial effect on health. ” Furthermore, “current scientific evidence does not show that exposure to mercury from amalgam restorations poses a serious health risk in humans, except for an exceedingly small number of allergic reactions. There is insufficient evidence to assure the public that components of alternative restorative materials have fewerpotential health effects than dental amalgam, including allergic-type reactions” (3). I hope you will inform your readers that the opinions articulated by Lorscheider, Vimy, and Summers are not held by thevastmajorityofexpertsinthisfield.
Tick fauna and the prevalence of Lyme Borrelia in Fukui Prefecture

福井県内におけるマダニ類の分布相を調べるとともに,それらのライム病々原体Borrelia burgdorferiの保有状況を調杳した。 1. 県内14地点で採集できた未寄生期マダニ類は,Amblyomma testudinariumn(At), Dermacentor taiwanensis(Dt), Haemaphysalis flava, H. japonica, H. kitaokai(Hk), H. longicornis, H. megaspinosa, Ixodes monospinosus(Im), I. nipponensis, I. ovatus(Io),I. persulcatus(Ip)および不明種としてI. sp. Mt. Arashima(成虫)とI. sp. Mt. Johoji(若虫)の計4属13種であり,成虫は545個体で若虫は292個体を数えた。 2. 南方系のAtとDtは今回で各々分布北限が伸び,北方系のIpは800m以下では見出されなかった。 HkとImは大型獣の分布との関係で限局的に濃厚な分布を見た。 3. 4属9種の成虫307個体からBorreliaの分離を試みた結果, Ioでは32/154(20.8％),Ipでは3/27(11.1％)で陽性であった。 また,若虫ではHf 1個体からも分離できた。 4. 分離株の抗原性については,H5332(B. burgdorferi菌体表層蛋白特異的モノクローナル抗体)とH9724(ボレリア属鞭毛蛋白特異的)に対して,Io由来株の全てとHf由来株がIFA陽性であったのに対し, Ip由来株3株中の2株はH5332に反応しなかった。
Measuring and partitioning the high‐order linkage disequilibrium by multiple order Markov chains

Measuring and Partitioning the High-Order Linkage Disequilibrium by Multiple Order Markov Chains Yunjung Kim,1,2y Sheng Feng,1,2y and Zhao-Bang Zeng Bioinformatics Research Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina Department of Statistics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina Department of Genetics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Direct observations of PdeTe compound formation within noble metal inclusions in spent nuclear fuel

Although the existence of a five-metal (Mo-Tc-Ru-Rh-Pd) phase e as nanoparticles observed in irradiated nuclear fuel e has been known for more than half a century, the chemical and physical mechanisms controlling the formation and behavior of such particles remain stubbornly elusive. We present in this work new evidence for the presence of a separate nonmetallic phase associated with the metallic particles and containing a significant fraction of Te in addition to Pd. While this new phase potentially complicates the thermodynamic picture of a mixed alloy in equilibrium with the surrounding fuel environment, it also provides new clues in the search for a chemical mechanism for Pd migration through the uranium dioxide matrix and the nucleation behavior of the particles. Fractionation between phases may subsequently affect the mechanical performance of fuels during irradiation and their interactions with the surrounding environment during long-term waste storage. © 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
Molecular characterization of Brucella abortus from cattle and buffaloes

Out of 84 samples collected from cattle and buffaloes with history of abortions and reproductive disorders 9 (10.71%) were positive by isolation and 12 (14.28%) were positive by PCR. The amplicons of 905bp and 223bp were amplified using genus specific F4/R2 and B4/B5 primers, respectively. Primers F4/R2 and B4/B5 are sensitive and specific to detect Brucella 16S rRNA and bcsp31gene. Prevalence of Brucella abortus was 14.54% in buffaloes and 13.79% in cattle respectively by PCR. Polymerase chain reaction proved to be a better technique with regards to sensitivity, specificity, safety, rapidity of analysis and easy of automation for detection of Brucella species in comparison to conventional methods. bcsp31 and 16S rRNA are conserved genes and may be good candidate for diagnosis of Brucella species.
Determination of the S-allele composition of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars grown in the southeast of Spain by PCR analysis

Summary The Alicante Mountain area is one of the main sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) production zones of Spain, located in the southeast of the country. An extensive range of local and foreign cherry cultivars are grown in this area, but the incompatibility S-allele composition of most of them is unknown. Correct assignment of cultivars to crossincompatibility groups is essential for the efficient design of new orchards, and for planning future breeding crosses. In this work, a total of 19 local and 15 foreign cherry cultivars grown in the Alicante Mountain area were analysed by PCR, using conserved primers for the S-RNase gene and restriction analysis to determine their S-genotypes. A new S-genotype, assigned to the universal donor (O) group, has been found in ‘Primulat’ (S2S9). In addition, a new incompatibility group is proposed, Group XLI (S12S22), consisting of ‘Cherovina Primerenca’ and ‘Nadal Tendre’. Two S-alleles were amplified for each cultivar, except for ‘Endiablà’ and ‘Runar’ (S3S3) which are proposed to be homozygous for the S3-allele. On the basis of this hypothesis, they have been tentatively assigned to the self-compatible (SC) group. Interestingly, the S22-allele was present in 26% of the 19 local cultivars, but completely absent from the 15 foreign cherry cultivars. Cloning and genomic DNA sequence analysis of the S22-RNase gene is reported, and its occurrence in other populations discussed.
Anti-diabetic activity of Sida cordifolia

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the major diseases affecting the quality life of population around the world. There is no complete medication that controls the DM and its complications, in fact maintaining good health conditions. The traditional medicine which is principally based on medicinal plants (MPs) provides treatment for different diseases including DM and its complications. Many reports provide the evidence that different MPs possess anti-diabetic activity (ADA) and still many TMs are unexplored about their ADA. So, the current study aimed to evaluate the ADA of Sida cordifolia on Alloxan-induced diabetic mellitus in WISTAR albino rats. The phytochemical analysis of the extracts of S. cordifolia reveals the presences of different phytochemical components like sterols, terpenoids, alkaloids, flavanoids etc. The ethanolic and aqueous extracts showed dose dependent anti-diabetic activity as standard drug Glibenclamide. The extracts significantly controlled the blood glucose level, body weight loss and alteration in different lipid metabolic enzymes. The result of the present study provides the scientific confirmation to the traditional usage of S. cordifolia and more research is going on to assess different pharmacological activities and isolation of bioactive molecules from it.
Cytotoxicity of Kelakai (Stenochlaena palustris) Extract to MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell

Breast cancer is reported to rank fifth among all types of cancer with a case of death of 6.6%. In the Central Kalimantan region, early examinations of cancers including breast cancer were carried out and 247 tumors in the breast were identified (1.76%). Kelakai ( Stenochlaena palustris ) as one of the typical plants of Kalimantan which contain natural chemical constituents has been reported to be effective as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, so that with this potential can be developed to overcome diseases associated with it, one of them is breast cancer. This study aimed to examine the cytotoxicity of MCF-7 breast cancer cells using ethanol extract. The cytotoxicity assay of kelakai extract against MCF-7 cells conducted in vitro by the MTT reduction method. The variation of concentration used is 1000; 500; 250; 125; 62.5; 31.5; and 15.625 µg/ml, doxorubicin as a positive control was performed in a concentration of 1 μg / ml. The results of the cytotoxicity assay showed that the kelakai extract had a toxic effect on MCF-7 cells with an IC 50 value of 493.57 µg / ml.
User involvement in the implementation of welfare technology in home care services: The experience of health professionals-A qualitative study.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to learn more about factors that promote or inhibit user involvement among health professionals when implementing welfare technology in home care services. BACKGROUND It is a health policy goal to increase the use of welfare technology in order to address some of the challenges that healthcare services are facing. Health professionals' involvement is important for the successful implementation of welfare technology in home care services. DESIGN The study has an explorative and descriptive longitudinal design based on a qualitative approach. Five focus group interviews were conducted with 16 nurses and assistant nurses from three different municipalities over a period of 2 years. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. The COREQ checklist was used. RESULTS The analysis led to five main themes: competence a critical component, information and information lines, new ways of working, choice of welfare technology and change in patient services. From health professionals' perspective, there appeared to be a lack of preparedness for the change in the implementation of welfare technology entailed for home care services. The respondents experienced limited facilitation and opportunities for user involvement. CONCLUSION Health professionals want to be more involved but emphasised that competence, information and collaborative arenas are necessary factors if involvement in the process is to be increased. Competence affected some of the respondents' attitudes and willingness to use the technology. The respondents also experienced that the managements' focus on facilitation and interest in user involvement in addition to infrastructures that functioned in various ways had an impact on user involvement. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The knowledge gained from this study about factors that promote or inhibit user involvement among health professionals could contribute to better preparedness for further implementation of welfare technology in the field of home care.