Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF TOMATO (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM L.) SEEDLINGS AS AFFECTED BY THE EXOGENOUS APPLICATION OF ORGANOIODINE COMPOUNDS

Salicylic acid is one of the regulatory compounds involved in numerous processes in plants. Previous studies indicated that also its halogen derivatives may exhibit similar roles. The aim of the work was to evaluate the influence of iododerivatives of salicylic acid such as: 5-iodosalicylc acid (5I-SA) and 3,5-diiodosalicylic acid (3,5diI-SA) on selected aspects of antioxidant capacity of tomato seedlings. The efficiency of improving iodine accumulation in tomato seedlings was also studied. No tested organoiodine compound had a negative effect on the growth and development of tomato seedlings. The presence of iodosalicylic acids in the nutrient solution led to a decrease of the content of salicylic acid, ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds in tomato seedlings. A modifying effect of tested organoiodine compounds on the antioxidant activity of tomato seedling extracts varied with respect to analyzed enzyme and applied assays. It has been confirmed that higher plants can take up and accumulate iodine from organoiodine compounds in levels not causing any symptoms of toxicity.
Spatial-use patterns, movements, and interactions among adult coyotes in central Mississippi

Recently, coyotes (Canis latrans) have expanded their range to include most areas of the southeastern United States. However, most research on coyotes has been conducted in western and northern regions of North America. We radio-monitored 38 adult coyotes from 1993 to 1997 in central Mississippi. Home-range sizes (P = 0.681) and core-area (area of concentrated use) sizes (P = 0.736) were similar across seasons, but females maintained larger home ranges (P = 0.006) and core areas (P < 0.001) than males. Male-male, female-female, and male-female home-range overlap was greatest during whelping and pup rearing. Except for mated pairs, core-area overlap was negligible across all seasons for adults maintaining neighboring home ranges. Coyote habitat selection varied across spatial scales, though selection was similar between males and females at all scales. Coyote movement rates differed (P < 0.001) temporally, being highest during nocturnal periods. Overall, the highest movement rates for the monitored populat.
User identification across multiple online social networks using cross link attribute and network relationship

Abstract An online user creates accounts on numerous social platforms to fulfill his/her needs. The user shares interactive content through posts/tweets and communicates with friends and colleagues. In this paper, we inspect the problem of social accounts matching across social media services by proposing a two-step method. In the first step, the proposed method uses cross-link posts to get the seed users’ accounts. After that, it utilizes the network features of the seed user and finds the association between the network relationships (follower and following) of the same user. By evaluating the experimental results, we found that the accuracy achieved by the proposed technique with the exact username is 98% and while the accuracy reduces to 45% when username across the sites is differed by one character.
A Remotely Switched Passive Null-Peak Network for Animal Tracking and Radio Direction Finding

A remotely switched null-peak network for combining RF signals from dual antenna arrays used for radio direction finding and animal tracking is described. The design is based on a balanced 50-Ohm coaxial bridge, which provides a difference (null) and summed (peak) output from two parallel antennas to the receiver. Reed relays activated through the receiver cable permit the network to be switched between peak or null modes of operation from the receiver, without the need for long dual cable runs from the antenna. The bridge presents a nominal 50-Ohm impedance at all terminals.
Apology and Restitution: Offender Accountability Responses Influence Victim Empathy and Forgiveness

Two experiments ( N = 487) tested the effects of receiving an apology (absent, present) and restitution (absent, present) in imagery of a one-sided transgression and common property crime, a burglary scenario. Within a framework of accountability, apology and restitution represent relationally responsive responsibility-taking and repair efforts by a perpetrator. Experiments 1 and 2 found that a thorough apology and restitution each decreased unforgiveness while eliciting increased empathy and forgiveness from student and community samples, respectively. Experiment 2 found that a custody condition consistent with a perpetrator’s willing accountability for wrongdoing (i.e., spontaneous confession with surrender) decreased unforgiveness while increasing empathy and forgiveness in comparison to a custody condition in which the offender was being held accountable externally (involuntary apprehension) or a no-custody control condition. This experimental evidence points to offender accountability efforts through apology, restitution, and surrender as important for decreasing victims’ unforgiving motivations and promoting their empathy and forgiveness.
Taxonomic revision of thorny catfish genus Hassar (Siluriformes: Doradidae)

The genus Hassar (Doradidae) is diagnosed by a single exclusive feature: basioccipital with ventral ring-like arch surrounding aorta; and by the combination of several non-exclusive characters, including dark blotch in distal half of anterior branched rays of dorsal fin, and anteriormost postinfranuchal scutes reduced in size. Three nominal species are recognized and redescribed in Hassar: H. orestis from the Orinoco, Essequibo and Amazonas basins, excluding Tocantins and middle to upper Xingu drainages; H. wilderi from Tocantins; and H. affinis from northeastern Brazil, including Turiacu, Pindare-Mearim, Itapecuru and Parnaiba drainages. The nominal Hemidoras notospilus and Hassar ucayalensis are recognized as junior synonyms of Hassar orestis; Hassar woodi is considered a junior synonym of H. affinis; Hassar iheringi is recognized as a junior synonym of H. wilderi, and its type locality as originally reported is considered incorrect. A fourth new species, Hassar gabiru, is described from middle to upper Xingu river basin. Hassar is considered to be the sister taxon of Anduzedoras + Leptodoras. A detailed anatomical description and discussion of the phylogenetic relationships of Hassar among fimbriate-barbel doradids are provided.
Comparative testing of disinfectant and antiseptic products using proposed European suspension testing methods

The development of standard suspension test methods for disinfectants and antiseptics for adoption in Europe is described. Evaluation of a range of disinfectant agents and products currently used in the UK under conditions as proposed for these tests indicates that the majority of products diluted in water of standard hardness showed satisfactory activity producing a 4·5–5 log reduction in viable count within 5 min against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecium, Proteus mirabilis and Candida albicans in the absence and presence of 1% albumin. All the products, when diluted with distilled water, produced greater than 5 log reduction in 60 min.
Comparative Analysis of Different Distributions Dataset by Using Data Mining Techniques on Credit Card Fraud Detection

: Banks suffer multimillion -dollars losses each year for several reasons, the most important of which is due to credit card fraud. T he issue is how to cope with the challenges we face with this kind of fraud. Skewed "class imbalance" is a very important challenge that faces this kind of fr aud. Therefore, in this study, we explore four data mining techniqu es, namely naïve Bayesian (NB) ,Support Vector Machine (SVM), K - Nearest Neighbor (KNN) and Random Forest (RF), on actual credit card transactions from European cardholders. This paper offers four major contributions. First, we used under - sampling to balance the dataset because of the high imbalance class, implying skewed distribution. Second, we applied NB, SVM, KNN , and RF to under -sampled class to classify the transactions into fraudulent and genuine followed by testing th e performance measures using a confusion matrix and comparing them. Third, we adopted cross - validation (CV) with 10 folds to test the accuracy of the four models with a standard deviation followed by comparing the results for all our models. Next, we examined these models against the entire dataset (skewed) using the confusion matrix and AUC (Area Under the ROC Curve) ranking measure to conclude the final results to determine which would be the best model for us to use with a particular type of fraud. The results showing the best accuracy for the NB, SVM, KNN and RF classifiers are 97,80%; 97,46%; 98,16% and 98, 23%, respectively. The comparative results have been done by using four -division datasets (75:25), (90:10), (66:34) and (80:20) displayed that the RF performs better than NB, SVM , and KNN, and the results when utilizing our proposed models on the entire dataset (skewed ), achieved preferable outcomes
China’s College Expansion and the Timing of the College-to-Work Transition: A Natural Experiment

This article examines the effect of China’s 1999 acceleration of higher education expansion on when college graduates find their first skilled job. We use a natural experiment to test our hypotheses and exploit the unique education and work history data of a nationally representative survey, as well as estimate a causal inference model. We find that the 1999 education expansion caused a delay in the landing of a skilled job among graduates from technical colleges, while graduates from four-year colleges were not affected in job acquisition. We also find that family origins and individual social positions are significant determinants of who entered college both before and after the education expansion. These findings shed new light on the workings of early adulthood and on social inequality in China.
Derivational morphology: An integrative perspective on some fundamental questions

This chapter tries to answer some central questions in the study of derivational morphology: What are the units of analysis? What are the mechanisms that underlie the creation, as well as the syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships, of derived words? For each of these questions we discuss a wide variety of approaches in different subdisciplines of linguistics (phonetic, theoretical-linguistic, psycholinguistic, neurolinguistic and computational-linguistic), and see what evidence the diverse approaches have brought forward to support their ideas.
Biomass production and water use efficiency of grassland in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Using the results from a long-term grazing trial in the Dry Highland Sourveld of the KwaZulu-Natal province, we prepared a water use efficiency value (the ratio of the increment in annual biomass to total annual evapotranspiration) for this rangeland type. Using seasonal biomass measurements recorded between March 2000 and March 2007, we developed a model for predicting the increment in annual biomass using a regression relationship between fPAR (fraction of photosynthetically active radiation intercepted by the vegetation canopy) and measured standing biomass. This regression model was used to estimate the growth rates from fPAR for the period 2001–2006. During the period 2004–2007, when complete meteorological records were available, we calculated reference or potential evapotranspiration (ET0) using the Penman-Monteith equation. To approximate actual evapotranspiration (ET), we used the MODIS leaf area index to approximate canopy conductance component (G) of the Penman-Monteith equation. Using the adjusted fPAR curves as a surrogate for plant growth, and ET, we calculated a water use efficiency value for these grasslands of 7.5 ± 0.48 kg DM mm−1 ha−1 y−1. This value relates well to other published water use efficiencies for natural rangeland.
Unravelling the origins and P-T-t evolution of the allochthonous Sobrado unit (Órdenes Complex, NW Iberia) using combined U-Pb titanite, monazite and zircon geochronology and REE geochemistry

Abstract. The Sobrado unit, within the upper part of the Ordenes complex (NW Iberia) represents an allochthonous tectonic slice of exhumed high grade metamorphic rocks formed during a complex sequence of orogenic processes in the middle to lower crust. In order to constrain those processes, U-Pb geochronology and REE analyses of accessory minerals in migmatitic paragneisses (monazite, zircon), and mylonitic amphibolites (titanite) were conducted using LASS-ICP-MS. The youngest metamorphic zircon age obtained co-incides with a Middle Devonian concordia monazite age (~ 385 Ma) and is interpreted to represent the minimum age of the Sobrado high-P granulite-facies metamorphism that occurred during the early stages of the Variscan Orogeny. Metamorphic titanites from the mylonitic amphibolites yield a Late Devonian age (~ 365 Ma), and track the progressive exhumation of the Sobrado unit. In zircon, cathodoluminescence images and REE analyses allow two aliquots with different origins in the paragneiss to be distinguished. An Early Ordovician age (~ 490 Ma) was obtained for metamorphic zircons, employing the TuffZirc algorithm, although with a large analytical dispersion. This age is considered to mark the onset of granulite-facies metamorphism in the Sobrado unit under intermediate-P conditions, and related to intrusive magmatism and coeval burial in a magmatic arc setting. A maximum depositional age for the Sobrado unit is established in the late Cambrian (~ 503 Ma). The zircon dataset also record several inherited populations. The youngest cogenetic set of zircons yield a crystallization age from TuffZirc algorithm of ~ 530 Ma and are thought to be related to the peri-Gondwana magmatic arc. The additional presence of inherited zircons older than ~ 530 Ma is interpreted as suggesting a West African Craton provenance.
A fast PCB hole detection method based on geometric features

Computer vision methods have raised great interest in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The detection and localization of circular holes on PCBs are very important for positioning or defect detection. In this paper, a new method for such detection is presented. The proposed method first uses an adaptive edge detector to obtain the edge image. Then it utilizes the symmetry of the circle and transforms the PCB image into distance space where a Euclidean distance relationship is shown. Then a rapid circle center search (RCCS) algorithm is used to locate the center of each circle. This algorithm first scans the possible locations of each center and then filters out false selections by measuring how close the candidate center is to the contour with the Hausdorff distance. In addition, the proposed method is compared with the method based on the circular Hough transform for multiple test images in terms of speed and accuracy.
Microsatellite markers in soil‐feeding termites (Cubitermes subarquatus, Isoptera, Termitidae, Termitinae)

Seven microsatellite markers were isolated from Cubitermes subarquatus belonging to the soil-feeding termite trophic group that plays a key role in tropical rain forests. A variability study performed by using a population of C. subarquatus ( n = 73) sampled in the La Lope forest reserve (Gabon) from 42 nests revealed from 4 to 12 alleles per locus and an heterozygosity from 0.28 to 0.84. Tests for cross-species amplification realized in the sympatric C. intercalatus and in eight other sympatric termite genera indicated a wider application of the primers isolated from Cubitermes in soil-feeding termites.
Modelling on temperature field of high-strength concrete pavement with the impact of internal curing

ABSTRACT A numerical model for the temperature field calculation of high-strength concrete pavement is developed in this paper. Cement hydration, solar radiation and atmospheric temperature changes are taken into consideration in the modelling. Temperature field of high-strength concrete pavement made by concrete with a compressive strength of 100 MPa at 28 days is simulated. Using the model, effects of internal curing with pre-wetted lightweight aggregate (PSLWA) in concrete, concrete casting time, casting season and concrete strength on the development of temperature in the pavement are studied. The model results show that internal curing with PSLWA will increase the temperature rise in the pavement of 2°C compared with the reference. The effect of construction seasons of the pavement on temperature rise is significant. About 20°C lower temperature rise may be expected if the pavement is constructed in spring instead of in summer. The model predictions and test results on the development of temperature at different places in the slab agreed well and the model may be used for temperature control and optimisation of pavement construction.
Synergistic effects of antagonistic fungi and a plant growth promoting rhizobacterium, an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus, or composted cow manure on populations of Meloidogyne incognita and growth of tomato

Abstract Effects of four antagonistic fungi (Paecilomyces lilacinus, Pochonia chlamydosporia, Trichoderma harzianum and Gliocladium virens) alone and together with a plant growth promoting rhizobacterium Pseudomonas putida, an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Glomus intraradices or with composted cow manure (CCM) were assessed on the growth of tomato and on the reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita in glasshouse experiments. Application of all antagonistic fungi (except G. virens), P. putida, G. intraradices or CCM caused a significant increase in the growth of plants without nematodes. However, use of either of these fungi, P. putida, G. intraradices and CCM against plants with nematodes caused a significant increase in tomato growth. Paecilomyces lilacinus caused a 42% increase in the growth of nematode-inoculated plants followed by P. chlamydosporia (36%), T. harzianum (18%) and G. virens (15%). CCM caused about 57% increase in the growth of nematode-inoculated plants followed by P. putida (37%) and G. intraradices (31%). Maximum increase (71%) in the growth of nematode-inoculated plants was observed when CCM was used with P. lilacinus. Moreover, P. lilacinus caused a high reduction (55%) in galling and nematode multiplication, while G. virens the least (25%). Use of P. putida also caused a 39% reduction in galling and nematode multiplication followed by CCM (34%) and G. intraradices (32%). Combined use of CCM with P. lilacinus caused maximum reduction (79%) in galling and nematode multiplication. Re-isolation of antagonistic fungi from nematodes revealed that P. lilacinus parasitised more females and eggs than other antagonistic fungi. Root colonisation by P. putida was increased with P. lilacinus, while colonisation by G. intraradices was reduced in the presence of antagonistic fungi.
Plant Regeneration from Mature Embryos of Endangered Species Pinus armandii Franch. var. amamiana (Koidz.) Hatusima.

Mature embryos were excised from the seeds of Pinus armandii Franch. var. amamiana (Koidz.) Hatusima, an endangered species only inhabiting the south west islands of Japan. They were cultured in vitro under different tissue culture conditions. Adventitious buds were induced on the surface of the embryo on medium containing BAP and they grew to shoots after subculturing to medium containing activated charcoal or a low concentration of thidiazuron. From the elongated shoots, root primordia and roots were induced in medium containing IBA as an auxine. We found that a low concentration of zeatin or BAP added to the medium was beneficial for plant regeneration of mature embryos of this species. There were many abnormal chlorophyll germinants from seeds collected in an isolated tree.
A New, Diminutive, Mexican Milkweed (Asclepias, Apocynaceae s.l.)

ABSTRACT A new milkweed from the eastern and western cordilleras of Mexico is described and illustrated. Asclepias elegantula Fishbein is distinguished from other diminutive, linear-leaved species of the genus in montane Mexico by the claret-striped petals (unique in American Asclepias L.) and by the combination of very small flowers with corona segments (hoods) that are sharply deflexed from the staminal column, deeply pouched, and bear a grooved, internal appendage (horn) confluent with the dorsal margin of each hood. The species is known from only two sites with different substrates, one each in the Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental. The remarkable disjunction may be indicative of extreme rarity or the low likelihood of observing this relatively inconspicuous milkweed.
Design of a Pendulum Based Micro-Thrust Measuring Device Application to Plasma Microthrusters

Pulsed laser plasma propulsion is an emerging technology in the aerospace domain. Throughout years, many researchers were investing in this topic in order to enhance and optimize the thrust. Plasma propulsion is based on the laser ablation process, where a highly energized laser beam hits the surface of a material and causes phase changes until reaching the plasma state which will expand and generate a thrust and a corresponding displacement on the ablated material. The main challenge in this type of applications is the quantification of the micro-thrust generated by the plasma plume during a very short time. The aim of this paper is to present a new pendulum based design with a resolution of $0.981\mu N$ and an accuracy of 18%. The nano-displacements induced by micro-thrusts are measured via an interferometer device and processed using a computational image processing algorithm. The device is calibrated by applying a known force using a calibrated force application device, simulating in this way the plasma ablation thrust.
Jacobson’s lemma and Cline’s formula for generalized inverses in a ring with involution

Abstract In a ring with involution, we prove that a Drazin invertible element is pseudo core invertible if and only if its spectral idempotent is {1, 4}-invertible. As its applications, we obtain necessary and sufficient conditions for 1 − ba (resp., ba) being pseudo core invertible while 1 − ab (resp., ab) has pseudo core inverse, and the pseudo core inverse of 1 − ba (resp., ba) is given in terms of 1 − ab (resp., ab). Inspired by the above idea, Jacobson’s lemma for Moore-Penrose inverse is considered.