Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of Different Sources of Fat in the Diet of Pigs on the Liver Transcriptome Estimated by RNA-Seq

Abstract In this study, we have attempted to analyse the impact of dietary fats on the liver transcriptome in pigs. Four nutritional groups were created. The animals’ diets differed among groups in terms of the presence of corn dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) (group I - no DDGS, groups II, III, IV - 20% DDGS) as well as the type of fat (rapeseed oil - groups I and II, beef tallow - group III, coconut oil - group IV) used. Using the RNA-Seq method we identified 39 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) as a result of Cuffdiff analysis of the differences among all groups. Analysis of these genes with Panther Gene Classification System revealed that among identified DEGs, genes responsible for lipid and fatty acids metabolism are overrepresented as well as the genes engaged in oxidoreductase and catalytic activity. The article presents for the first time the RNAseq analysis of the liver transcriptome in pigs fed with different sources of fats. The results may be useful for the elaboration of new therapies for cardiovascular diseases in humans as well as for the preparation of new nutrition strategies in animals.
páramo en Trujillo , Venezuela Performance of Hargreaves equation in the estimating of reference evapotranspiration ( ETo ) in a zone of Andean paramo in Trujillo state

El método Penman–Monteith de la FAO conocido también como FAO56PM, es mundialmente aceptado como patrón para la determinación de la evapotranspiración de referencia (ETo), desafortunadamente la mayoría de nuestras estaciones meteorológicas no cuentan con registros de algunas variables necesarias como radiación solar u horas de sol, velocidad del viento y humedad relativa que condicionan su cálculo por este método. La ecuación propuesta por Hargreaves-Samani (HG) constituye una alternativa a esta situación, al requerir sólo el registro de temperaturas máximas, mínimas y la radiación extraterrestre (Ra) obtenida de tablas para la estimación de la ETo. Se propuso evaluar el comportamiento de la ecuación de HG bajo las condiciones del páramo andino al compararla con las estimaciones hechas por FAO56-PM. Fueron empleados criterios estadísticos para la comparación entre modelos. Se encontró que la ecuación de HG no ofreció buenas estimaciones de la ETo para períodos de tiempo diario (RSME=0,77 mm.d-1; RE= 25,72%; d= 0,65; E= 0,13), cada 5 días (RSME= 0,63 mm.d-1; RE=21,23%; d= 0,63; E= -0,12), 10 días (RSME=0,56 mm.d-1; RE= 18,74%; d= 0,65; E= -0,12) y mensuales (RSME= 0,49 mm.d-1; RE=16,42%; d= 0,64; E= -0,12). La ecuación de HG subestimó los valores de ETo debido a la alta dependencia de este modelo de la oscilación térmica la cual fue baja en condiciones de páramo, aún con alta insolación. Un modelo de regresión lineal propuesto involucrando la radiación solar medida (Rs) predijo mejor la ETo diaria (RSME= 0,36 mm.d-1; RE= 12,22%; d= 0,94; E= 0,80) lo que afirma, para las condiciones de este estudio, la alta dependencia de la ETo en los datos de Rs. Palabras clave: evapotranspiración, Hargreaves-Samani, FAO56-PM, zonas altas.
Resource Allocation Combining Heuristic Matching and Particle Swarm Optimization Approaches: The Case of Downlink Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access

The ever-increasing requirement of massive connectivity, due to the rapid deployment of internet of things (IoT) devices, in the emerging 5th generation (5G) mobile networks commands for even higher utilization of the available spectrum. Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) is a promising solution that can effectively accommodate a higher number of users, resulting in increased spectrum utilization. In this work, we aim to maximize the total throughput of a NOMA system, while maintaining a good level of fairness among the users. We propose a three-step method where the first step matches the users to the channels using a heuristic matching algorithm, while the second step utilizes the particle swarm optimization algorithm to allocate the power to each channel. In the third step, the power allocated to each channel is further distributed to the multiplexed users based on their respective channel gains. Based on extensive performance simulations, the proposed method offers notable improvement, e.g., 15% in terms of system throughput and 55% in terms of user fairness.
COMMENTS OBSERVING SPECIES AS NEED FOR ON THE GLOBAL OCEAN CAPABILITIES, INDICATOR CLIMATE PROXIES, AND THE TIMELY OCEAN MONITORING

CONVENTIONAL STUDIES of paleoclimate, paleoceanography, and plate tectonics rely upon analyses of patterns within geologic strata, often characterized by biological and ecological indicators or markers. Chronostratigraphies of these sorts have been used to characterize the ocean and local climate, from understanding of arrays of fundamental, species-specific physiologically limiting parameters (e.g., temperature, oxygen, salinity, and/or fresh-water flow rates; Sharp, 1988). Chronologically ordered species-assemblage records, coveting millions of years, provide the basis for much of what we know about climate history. Distributions of species that occupy ocean Transition Zones (regions of strong thermal and climatic gradients) and those that inhabit the thermal regimes on either side of these Transition Zones provide useful indicators of underlying physical regimes. In the short term, seasonal patterns and anomalies provide us with insights into watermass movements and in the longer term, E1 NifioSouthern Oscillation (ENSO) and other climatedriven ocean changes. The recent activity in support of an enhanced Global Ocean Observing System (COOS) is welcome, although in many cases it is apparent that emphasis has been misplaced and objectives poorly prioritized. In early drafts of the COOS requirements the major justification for implementing new enhancements has been in support of global-climate and air-sea-interaction modeling. This is a very academic and narrow view of what is needed, and unless corrected, will certainly lead toward yet another phase of minimally useful, and interrupted observing systems. One needs only recall the Ocean Station Papa experience, the near
Development of super early genotypes for the dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) as affected by nitrogen management.

The super early genotypes (SEG) of dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) have a shorter life cycle (65-75 days) when compared with the season length of traditional cultivars (90-100 days). Timing of nitrogen top-dressing fertilization could be different because of this reduction in length of the SEG life cycle. This study aimed at characterizing, by using growth analysis and vegetation index, super early genotypes of dry bean development as affected by timing of nitrogen application. Field experiments were conducted in the 2014 and 2015 growing seasons in central Brazil with a randomized block experimental design with split plots scheme and four replicates. The plots comprised the dry bean genotypes (Colibri ? check cultivar, CNFC 15873, CNFC 15874, and CNFC 15875), and subplots comprised applications of N at different timings: 90 kg of N at sowing, 90 kg N at top-dressing; 45 kg of N at sowing plus 45 kg at top-dressing, with urea as the source of N. We also used a control treatment without N application. The CNFC 15874 super early genotype of dry bean had the higher grain yield (2776 kg ha-1) and differed from the CNFC 15873 genotype (2492 kg ha-1). Nitrogen fertilization allowed higher grain yield (2619 kg ha-1, when applied N at sowing, 2605 kg ha-1, when applied N at sowing and at top-dressing, and 2680 kg ha-1, when applied N at top-dressing) than the control, 2360 kg ha-1 (no N fertilization). The time of N fertilization in super early genotype of dry bean did not affect grain yield.
Distinguishing between knowledge gaps and misconceptions of Alzheimer’s disease among caregivers in the UK

A popular scale for assessing knowledge about Alzheimer‘s disease is the Alzheimer‘s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS). The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of adding ‗don‘t know‘ to the original ‗true‘ or ‗false‘ response option. It was assumed that this modification would provide insight into the reasons underlying incorrect responses and could distinguish between misconceptions and knowledge gaps. To investigate this, carers (care home carers and informal carers) and members of the general population were recruited. The results showed that percentage correct responses was lower than previously reported, suggesting potential inflation of knowledge by guesses without the ‗don‘t know‘ option. Moreover, care-home workers were more likely to select the incorrect response than ‗don‘t know‘ compared to informal carers for several items related to the earlier stages of AD, suggesting a higher level of misconceptions around this topic and highlighting potential training needs for care home carers.
Relative Efficiency of Education Expenditures in Eastern Europe: A Non-parametric Approach

The article attempts to measure relative efficiency in utilizing public education expenditures in the new EU member states in comparison to the selected EU (plus Croatia) and OECD countries. As resources allocated to education are significantly limited, a special emphasis should be given to their efficient use regarding the institutional and legal constraints. By applying non-parametric methodology, i.e. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), a relative efficiency is defined as the deviation from the efficiency frontier which represents the maximum output/outcome attainable from each input level. An analysis of (output-oriented) efficiency measures shows that among the new EU member states Hungary, Estonia and Slovenia seem to be good benchmark countries in the field of primary, secondary and tertiary education, respectively. The empirical results also suggest that, in general, new EU member states show relatively high efficiency in tertiary education efficiency measures.
A NEW EHD PHENOMENON: THE RHEOLOGIC HYSTERESIS

The film thickness and traction of the elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) regime were measured on a two disk (SAE) rig. The two parameters present larger values at the increase of the loading compared with the unloading. This phenomenon was called "rheological hysteresis" (RH) and is described in the present paper. For a better presentation of the RH phenomenon, the SKF film percent was substituted with a new notion: contact percent (C%). Also, there are introduced some new notions: absolute rheological deflection (RD), relative rheological deflection (∆ RD), absolute area of the hysteresis loop (AL) and relative area of the hysteresis loop (∆ AL). The rheological hysteresis appears both at the film thickness and traction measurements.
Nanoparticles induced antioxidative compounds in Matricaria chamomilla

In this study, the effects of different concentrations of silica nanoparticles (NPs) were studied on growth, membrane stability, and antioxidant properties of Matricaria chamomilla in vitro. The sterilized seeds were incubated in different concentrations of silica NPs (0, 2, 4, 6 g L-1) for one hour and then were cultured on Murashing and Skoog medium. Silica NPs application enhanced relative water content and fresh and dry weight of leaf and root. The highest growth was observed at 4 g L-1 silica NPs. Hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde significantly reduced at 4 g L-1 silica NPs. Total phenol and flavonoid contents increased by silica NPs treatment, and induction effect of silica NPs was more prominent at 6 g L-1 silica NPs. Low level of IC50 was detected at 6 g L-1 silica NPs. Overall, application of silica NPs at proper concentration can improve growth and induces the production of metabolites in M. chamomilla.
Application of microelectrodes for investigation of the oxygen electrode reaction in selected solid electrolytes

In a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), the most often used solid electrolyte is yttria stabilized zirconia. Usually, SOFC of a tubular geometry operates at ca. 1000 °C. To decrease the temperature of the cell, it is necessary to reduce the thickness of electrolyte or replace yttrium-stabilized zirconium with an other electrolyte of a much higher ionic conductivity. A potential candidate for an electrolyte in intermediate temperature SOFC is gadolinia doped ceria. The largest energetic losses in a fuel cell of this type, apart of ohmic polarizations, are attributed to slow kinetics of the cathodic process. In this work, investigated oxygen electrode reaction for two various electrolytes: yttria stabilized zirconia and gadolinia doped ceria. The measurements were conducted using microelectrodes for which analysis of kinetic parameters of the electrode reaction is easier. Gold electrodes were applied in the experiments. Although Au is a good electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction, almost no research has been done for this metal so far. The performance of the electrode and results of impedance measurements have been presented and discussed.
The USTC-iFlytek System for the First DIHARD Challenge

Our submitted systems for the first DIHARD challenge consist of several important modules of speech denoising, speech activity detection (SAD), i-vector design, and scoring strategy. One main contribution is the proposed long short-term memory (LSTM) based speech denoising model, which has been shown significant improvements over state-of-the-art diarization systems in highly mismatch conditions. The best diarization error rates (DERs) of our results on evaluation dataset are 24.56% and 36.05% , respectively in Track1 and Track2.
Morphine hyposensitivity in streptozotocin-diabetic rats: Reversal by dietary l-arginine treatment.

Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a long-term complication of diabetes. Defining symptoms include mechanical allodynia (pain due to light pressure or touch) and morphine hyposensitivity. In our previous work using the streptozotocin (STZ)-diabetic rat model of PDN, morphine hyposensitivity developed in a temporal manner with efficacy abolished at 3-months post-STZ and maintained for 6-months post-STZ. As this time course mimicked that for the temporal development of hyposensitivity to the pain-relieving effects of the furoxan nitric oxide (NO) donor, PRG150 (3-methylfuroxan-4-carbaldehyde) in STZ-diabetic rats, we hypothesized that progressive depletion of endogenous NO bioactivity may underpin the temporal loss of morphine sensitivity in STZ-diabetic rats. Furthermore, we hypothesized that replenishment of NO bioactivity may restore morphine sensitivity in these animals. Diabetes was induced in male Dark Agouti rats by intravenous injection of STZ (85 mg/kg). Diabetes was confirmed on day 7 if blood glucose concentrations were ≥15 mM. Mechanical allodynia was fully developed in the bilateral hindpaws by 3-weeks of STZ-diabetes in rats and this was maintained for the study duration. Morphine hyposensitivity developed in a temporal manner with efficacy abolished by 3-months post-STZ. Administration of dietary L-arginine (NO precursor) at 1 g/day to STZ-diabetic rats according to a 15-week prevention protocol initiated at 9-weeks post-STZ prevented abolition of morphine efficacy. When given as an 8-week intervention protocol in rats where morphine efficacy was abolished, dietary L-arginine at 1 g/day progressively rescued morphine efficacy and potency. Our findings implicate NO depletion in the development of morphine hyposensitivity in STZ-diabetic rats.
TOTAL CURVATURE OF NONCOMPACT PIECEWISE RIEMANNIAN 2-POLYHEDRA

In this paper, we treat piecewise Riemannian 2-polyhedra which are combinatorial 2-polyhedra such that each 2-simplex is isometric to a triangle bounded by three smooth curves on some Riemannian 2-manifold. We will introduce the total curvature C(X) of a piecewise Riemannian 2-polyhedron X not only in the compact case but also in the noncompact case, and obtain some generalizations of the Gauss-Bonnet theorem and the Cohn-Vossen theorem. Furthermore, we will show that the difference between C(X) and some value concerning to the topology of X coincides with some expanding growth rate of X.
Purification and Concentration of Influenza Types A and B by Chromatography on Calcium Phosphate

A rapid chromatographic method for the isolation of types A and B influenza virus from allantoic fluid was described. The adsorbent was prepared from calcium dihydrogen orthophosphate monohydrate [Ca(H2PO4)2�H2O] by alkali treatment. The addition of sodium trimetaphosphate to the influenza-infected allantoic fluid afforded a 67 to 100% viral recovery and a 26 to 43-fold increase in purity.
The usefulness of cluster analysis in the analysis of data obtained in the monitoring of the water environment

Abstract Data obtained through the monitoring of the water environment often includes a number of indicators, and is frequently collected from a large area or over a long period of time. Analysis of such data can be problematic. The division of elements which have a certain degree of similarity into subgroups may facilitate data analysis and provide indications as to the direction of the analysis. One tool for the separation of such groups of similar elements is cluster analysis. This paper describes the two most commonly used cluster analysis algorithms and summarises the results of several applications of cluster analysis in water monitoring.
NICSca er: Backsca er as a Covert Channel in Mobile Devices

Today’s mobile devices contain sensitive data, which raises concerns about data security. This paper discusses a covert channel threat on existing mobile systems. Through it, malware can wirelessly leak information without making network connections or emitting signals, such as sound, EMR, vibration, etc., that we can feel or are aware of. The covert channel is built on a communication method that we call NICScatter. NICScatter transmitter malware forces mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets or laptops, to re ect surrounding RF signals to covertly convey information. The operation is achieved by controlling the impedance of a device’s wireless network interface card (NIC). Importantly, the operation requires no special privileges on current mobile OSs, which allows the malware to stealthily pass sensitive data to an attacker’s nearby mobile device, which can then decode the signal and thus e ectively gather the guarded data. Our experiments with di erent mobile devices show that the covert channel can achieve 1.6 bps and transmit as far as 2 meters. In a through-the-wall scenario, it can transmit up to 70 cm.
Being poor, feeling poorer: Combining objective and subjective measures of welfare in Albania

Abstract In this paper we investigate how combining objective and subjective measures of welfare can enrich traditional poverty profiles by exploring the relationship between these welfare measures, and examining what explains the differences between the two. One important finding of our analysis (using data for Albania) is that reconciling subjective and objective poverty profiles suggests the presence of sizable economies of scale. This result calls for increased attention to the proper estimation of a scale parameter for poverty analysis, as changes in assumptions on economies of size and adult equivalence scales are likely to produce significant changes in the analysis of poverty and its distribution across households and individuals.
Graph-based information diffusion method for prioritizing functionally related genes in protein-protein interaction networks

Shortest path length methods are routinely used to validate whether genes of interest are functionally related to each other based on biological network information. However, the methods are computationally intensive, impeding extensive utilization of network information. In addition, non-weighted shortest path length approach, which is more frequently used, often treat all network connections equally without taking into account of confidence levels of the associations. On the other hand, graph-based information diffusion method, which employs both the presence and confidence weights of network edges, can efficiently explore large networks and has previously detected meaningful biological patterns. Therefore, in this study, we hypothesized that the graph-based information diffusion method could prioritize genes with relevant functions more efficiently and accurately than the shortest path length approaches. We demonstrated that the graph-based information diffusion method substantially differentiated not only genes participating in same biological pathways (p << 0.0001) but also genes associated with specific human drug-induced clinical symptoms (p << 0.0001) from random. Furthermore, the diffusion method prioritized these functionally related genes faster and more accurately than the shortest path length approaches (pathways: p = 2.7e-28, clinical symptoms: p = 0.032). These data show the graph-based information diffusion method can be routinely used for robust prioritization of functionally related genes, facilitating efficient network validation and hypothesis generation, especially for human phenotype-specific genes.
Deep Learning Performance in the Presence of Significant Occlusions - An Intelligent Household Refrigerator Case

Real-world environments, inhabited by people, still pose significant challenges to deep learning methods. Object occlusion is one of such problems. Humans deal with the occlusion in a complex way, by changing the viewpoint and using hands to manipulate the scene. However, not all robotic systems can do that due to cost or design constraints. The question we address in this paper is, how well modern object detection methods work on a model case of an intelligent household refrigerator, where numerous occlusions occur. To motivate our research, we actually performed a worldwide survey of refrigerator occupancy to realistically judge the extent of the problem, but the results could be generalized to any unstructured storage environment where people are in charge. The survey results enabled us to generate a dataset of photo-realistic renderings of a typical refrigerator interior, where the object identity, location, and the degree of the refrigerator occupancy are all readily available. Our results are represented as the Average Precision depending on a refrigerator occupancy for two well known deep models.