Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Enumeration and Identification of 4-Ethylphenol Producing Yeasts Recovered from the Wood of Wine Ageing Barriques after Different Sanitation Treatments

Aims: This work was aimed at the evaluation of several sanitation procedures on the reduction of total microbial flora and of D. bruxellensis recovered from the inner layers of the barrique’s wood. Methods: A group of used oak barrels tainted by 4-ethylphenol and contaminated with D. bruxellensis were differently sanitized and, afterwards, were dismantled to analyse samples of shaves taken from wood surfaces at different depths. Microbial counts were obtained by the Most Probable Number Technique using broths of general purpose medium and of Dekkera/Brettanomyces differential medium (DBDM). Results: The least inefficient treatment included barrique steaming at low pressure. Uncontaminated samples were only detected under this treatment and in the upper level (0-2 mm) of the staves. With this treatment complete destruction of the contaminating flora was not achieved in any level of stave side surfaces and in grooves. The presence of D. bruxellensis was detected in depths up to 6-8 mm in the wood corresponding to the maximum level of wine penetration. Significance: this work demonstrated that even after current sanitation procedures barriques used in wine maturation pose a severe risk to wine stability due to the presence of D. bruxellensis.
Post-Processing Algorithm for Reducing Ringing Artefacts in Deblurred Images

In this paper, we propose grey-scale image postprocessing based deblurring framework. Our algorithm is considered to be applied to real camera image, corrupted by linear motion blur. The system outputs a single blur- and ringing-free image obtained as a result of deblurring and deringing steps. Our post-processing scheme based on edge detection approach builds the ringing artifacts’ map for each image. This map is used in the deringing routine. Experiment results show that the proposed framework can be used for the efficient removal of motion blur caused by camera shake.
Turkiye Pay Endeks Futures Piyasasinda Optimum Korunma Orani ve Korunma Etkililigi

Bu calismada Turkiye endeks futures piyasasinda optimal korunma orani ve korunma performansi arastirilmis, gunluk korunma ile bir, iki, uc ve dort haftalik korunma olmak uzere bes farkli korunma zamani incelenmistir. Calismada, en kucuk kareler (OLS), hata duzeltme modeli (ECM), genellestirilmis otoregresif kosullu degisen varyans (GARCH) modeli, ECM-GARCH modeli ve cok degiskenli GARCH modellerinden diyagonal VECH-GARCH ve diyagonal BEKK-GARCH modelleri olmak uzere alti farkli model uygulanmis ve 1 Kasim 2005 ve 30 Ekim 2015 arasi donemde BIST 30 endeksi spot ve futures piyasalarina ait gun sonu veriler kullanilmistir. Gunluk korunmada en iyi korunma oranini ECMGARCH modeli saglarken, diger korunma zamanlari icin cok degiskenli GARCH modelleri en iyi korunma oranlarini saglamaktadir. Risk-getiri korunma performansi acisindan ise her ne kadar iki ve dort haftalik korunma zamanlarinda en iyi performansa klasik OLS modeli sahip olsa da, diger korunma zamanlarinda en iyi model farklilasmaktadir. Ayrica, korunma zamani uzadikca korunma performansi da artmaktadir. Bu bulgular perspektifinde, modellerin performanslari birbirine yakin olup, tum korunma zamanlari icin tek bir en iyi modele erisilemese de, BIST 30 endeks futures kontratlarin etkin korunma araclari olduguna ulasilmistir. Risk-getiri dengelemesi acisindan, tercih edilen korunma zamani icin uygun olan modelle, yatirimcilar en iyi performansi elde edebileceklerdir.
Shock effects in plagioclase feldspar from the Mistastin Lake impact structure, Canada

Shock metamorphism, caused by hypervelocity impact, is a poorly understood process in feldspar due to the complexity of the crystal structure, the relative ease of weathering, and chemical variations, making optical studies of shocked feldspars challenging. Understanding shock metamorphism in feldspars, and plagioclase in particular, is vital for understanding the history of Earth's moon, Mars, and many other planetary bodies. We present here a comprehensive study of shock effects in andesine and labradorite from the Mistastin Lake impact structure, Labrador, Canada. Samples from a range of different settings were studied, from in situ central uplift materials to clasts from various breccias and impact melt rocks. Evidence of shock metamorphism includes undulose extinction, offset twins, kinked twins, alternate twin deformation, and partial to complete transformation to diaplectic plagioclase glass. In some cases, isotropization of alternating twin lamellae was observed. Planar deformation features (PDFs) are notably absent in the plagioclase, even when present in neighboring quartz grains. It is notable that various microlites, twin planes, and compositionally different lamellae could easily be mistaken for PDFs and so care must be taken. A pseudomorphous zeolite phase (levyne‐Ca) was identified as a replacement mineral of diaplectic feldspar glass in some samples, which could, in some instances, also be potentially mistaken for PDFs. We suggest that the lack of PDFs in plagioclase could be due to a combination of structural controls relating to the crystal structure of different feldspars and/or the presence of existing planes of weakness in the form of twin and cleavage planes.
WAKEFIELD ACCELERATION BASED ON HIGH POWER PULSED LASERS AND ELECTRON BEAMS (OVERVIEW)

The physical principles are considered on intense wakefields excitation in plasma and dielectric by high-power short laser pulse or by a train of electron bunches for high-gradient acceleration of charged particles with purpose to elaborate the concept of future compact accelerators for high-energy physics and high technology applications, and also for creation of contemporary short pulsed radiation sources. The results of investigations on laser’s acceleration in vacuum, electrons acceleration in plasma by high power laser pulse with obtaining beams of small angle and energy dispersion, concepts of plasma and dielectric wakefield accelerators are presented. The perspective research program of the schemes of laser/beam acceleration in plasma and dielectric is considered. PACS: 41.75. Lx, 41.85. Ja, 41.60. Bq
Well Log Sequence Stratigraphy and the Pertophysical Properties of the Shiranish Formation in the Kirkuk Oil Field (K-260 and K-229)

The Shiranish Formation comprises the globigerinal marls and limestones of the Upper Senonian (Upper Campanian-Maestrichtian). The present study has been discussed the pertophysical properties of this marly rocks in Kirkuk oil field (K-260 and K-229). The study area is located in northeastern Iraq (Kirkuk areas). This area lies within the Zagros foreland basin, bordered on the northeast by the Zagros Mountains and on the southeast by the Arabian Shield, and consists of linear and high amplitude folds that trend in a northwest-southeast direction. The Shiranish Formation was deposited during the transgression period after the sea level fall marked by the glauconitic contact (SBI) with the Kometan Formation. According to the general facies observation with the gamma ray and resistivity logs patterns, there are two major units in this Formation. The first unit is represented by six cycles of transgressive system tracts (TST) which bounded the upper unit by maximum flooding surface; the second unit is represented by three cycles of high system tracts which unconformably underlying of Aaliji Formation. According to the porosity type and the conductivity properties in addition to decreasing and increasing of shale effect (Gamma Ray) for the Shiranish Formation within K260 and K-229 there are five petrophysical zones. These zones may be divided in to two Well log Sequence Stratigraphy and Petrophysical Properties of the Shiranish Formation in the Kirkuk Oil Field (K-260 and K-229) Aiad Ali Hussien Al-Zaidy 106 Vol: 13 No:3 , July 2017 DOI : http://dx.doi. org/10.24237/djps.1303. 293A P-ISSN: 2222-8373 E-ISSN: 2518-9255 Groups:A. Low petrophysical properties rocks, this include the zones II and IV. B. Good petrophysical properties rocks, this include the zones I, III and V. The zones of group B are important rock units because there are shows of fractured porosity and gas effects in the zones three and five. Where, the zone three is represents a gas effect when the neutron and density porosity are extrusive. While the zone five are represent the fractured porosity in addition to present of gas effects. The first zone is different from the previous two types by the type of rock is limestone and the fabric/porous type is moldic and intragranular grainstone. At the last of this study the researcher is suggested that the Shiranish Formation may be a good reservoir rocks (fractured reservoir).
La vasodilatation artériolaire rétinienne induite par le lactate fait intervenir l'oxyde nitrique (NO) d'origine neurale/gliale chez les porcs miniatures

Le lactate est le principal metabolite produit par la glycolyse sous conditions anaerobes dans la plupart des tissus, mais au niveau de la retine, il est egalement produit sous conditions aerobes. Il a un role important dans l'autoregulation metabolique de la retine via son effet sur le diametre des arterioles retiniennes. Recemment, le NO a ete suggere comme le mediateur principal de l'action vasodilatatrice au niveau des arterioles retiniennes isolees chez le porc. Nous avons teste l'hypothese selon laquelle la vasodilatation arteriolaire retinienne induite par le lactate implique le NO d'origine neuronale/gliale plutot que d'origine endotheliale chez les porcs miniatures. Les resultats obtenus suggerent que le NO d'origine neuronale/gliale est un mediateur important de l'action vasodilatatrice du lactate chez les porcs miniatures et soutiennent l'hypothese du role majeur des cellules neuronales/gliales dans la regulation du tonus vasculaire.
Modelling environmental influences on calving at Helheim Glacier in eastern Greenland

Calving is an important mass-loss process for many glaciers worldwide, and has been assumed to re- spond to a variety of environmental influences. We present a grounded, flowline tidewater glacier model using a physically-based calving mechanism, applied to Helheim Glacier, eastern Greenland. By qualitatively examining both modelled size and frequency of calving events, and the sub- sequent dynamic response, the model is found to realistically reproduce key aspects of observed calving behaviour. Experi- ments explore four environmental variables which have been suggested to affect calving rates: water depth in crevasses, basal water pressure, undercutting of the calving face by sub- marine melt and backstress from ice melange. Of the four variables, only crevasse water depth and basal water pres- sure were found to have a significant effect on terminus be- haviour when applied at a realistic magnitude. These results are in contrast to previous modelling studies, which have sug- gested that ocean temperatures could strongly influence the calving front. The results raise the possibility that Greenland outlet glaciers could respond to the recent trend of increased surface melt observed in Greenland more strongly than pre- viously thought, as surface ablation can strongly affect water depth in crevasses and water pressure at the glacier bed.
Interactive comment on “ Atmospheric OH reactivities in the Pearl River Delta – China in summer 2006 : measurement and model results ” by S

Response to Comments by Referee #2 We thank the referee for the valuable and constructive comments. Some issues have been addressed also in other comments (RC, SC). This will be pointed out in our answers by cross-references. Comment This paper provides a valuable dataset of OH reactivity measurement during PRIDEPRD2006 field campaign. To my knowledge, this is the first OH reactivity measurement
Transfer of tail information in censored regression models

Consider a heteroscedastic regression model $Y = m(X) + \sigma(X)\varepsilon$, where the functions $m$ and $\sigma$ are "smooth," and $\varepsilon$ is independent of $X$. The response variable $Y$ is subject to random censoring, but it is assumed that there exists a region of the covariate $X$ where the censoring of $Y$ is "light. " Under this condition, it is shown that the assumed nonparametric regression model can be used to transfer tail information from regions of light censoring to regions of heavy censoring. Crucial for this transfer is the estimator of the distribution of $\varepsilon$ based on nonparametric regression residuals, whose weak convergence is obtained. The idea of transferrring tail information is applied to the estimation of the conditional distribution of $Y$ given $X = x$ with information on the upper tail "borrowed " from the region of light censoring, and to the estimation of the bivariate distribution $P(X \leq x, Y \leq y)$ with no regions of undefined mass. The weak convergence of the two estimators is obtained. By-products of this investigation include the uniform consistency of the conditional Kaplan–Meier estimator and its derivative, the location and scale estimators and the estimators of their derivatives.
Exploring Clothing as a Barrier to Workplace Participation Faced by People Living with Disabilities

In response to research which argues that people living with a disability (PLWD) face societal barriers including workplace participation, this study explored how the barriers to social participation, specifically workplace participation, faced by PLWD are exacerbated by the lack of appropriate clothing and the role that stigma, self-efficacy, and clothing have in workplace participation. Finding appropriate clothing is a significant barrier to social participation for many PLWD. The social model of disability used in this study supports this by suggesting that it is society which places barriers to PLWD rather than their disability. A qualitative inquiry of semi-structured, in-depth interviews was used, and the results showcase six sub-themes of barriers: work defines me, disability as the barrier to workplace participation, work allows extra societal opportunities, stigma questions my self-efficacy, workplace accommodations diminish my stigma, and clothing builds my self-efficacy. The study found that, for PLWD, workplace participation is hindered because of occupational typecasting and lack of appropriate clothing, which increases their stigma and decreases their self-efficacy. The contributions of this study include theory support, policy, community, and educational enhancement.
Predicting biomass of hyperdiverse and structurally complex Central Amazon forests - a virtual approach using extensive field data

Abstract. Old-growth forests are subject to substantial changes in structure and species composition due to the intensification of human activities, gradual climate change and extreme weather events. Trees store ca. 90 % of the total aboveground biomass (AGB) in tropical forests and precise tree biomass estimation models are crucial for management and conservation. In the central Amazon, predicting AGB at large spatial scales is a challenging task due to the heterogeneity of successional stages, high tree species diversity and inherent variations in tree allometry and architecture. We parameterized generic AGB estimation models applicable across species and a wide range of structural and compositional variation related to species sorting into height layers as well as frequent natural disturbances. We used 727 trees (diameter at breast height ≥ 5 cm) from 101 genera and at least 135 species harvested in a contiguous forest near Manaus, Brazil. Sampling from this data set we assembled six scenarios designed to span existing gradients in floristic composition and size distribution in order to select models that best predict AGB at the landscape level across successional gradients. We found that good individual tree model fits do not necessarily translate into reliable predictions of AGB at the landscape level. When predicting AGB (dry mass) over scenarios using our different models and an available pantropical model, we observed systematic biases ranging from −31 % (pantropical) to +39 %, with root-mean-square error (RMSE) values of up to 130 Mg ha−1 (pantropical). Our first and second best models had both low mean biases (0.8 and 3.9 %, respectively) and RMSE (9.4 and 18.6 Mg ha−1) when applied over scenarios. Predicting biomass correctly at the landscape level in hyperdiverse and structurally complex tropical forests, especially allowing good performance at the margins of data availability for model construction/calibration, requires the inclusion of predictors that express inherent variations in species architecture. The model of interest should comprise the floristic composition and size-distribution variability of the target forest, implying that even generic global or pantropical biomass estimation models can lead to strong biases. Reliable biomass assessments for the Amazon basin (i.e., secondary forests) still depend on the collection of allometric data at the local/regional scale and forest inventories including species-specific attributes, which are often unavailable or estimated imprecisely in most regions.
Impact of Household Credit on Education and Healthcare Spending by the Poor in Peri-Urban Areas, Vietnam

There is an ongoing debate about whether microfinance has a positive impact on education and health for borrowing households in developing countries. To understand this debate, we use a survey designed to meet the conditions for propensity score matching (PSM) and examine the impact of household credit on education and healthcare spending by the poor in peri-urban areas of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In addition to matching statistically identical non-borrowers to borrowers, our estimates also control for household pre-treatment income and assets, which may be associated with unobservable factors affecting both credit participation and the outcomes of interest. The PSM estimates show a significant and positive impact of borrowing on education and healthcare spending. However, further investigation of the effects of the treatment reveals that only formal credit has a significant and positive impact on education and healthcare spending, while informal credit has an insignificant impact on spending. This paper contributes to the limited literature on peri-urban areas using evidence from one of the largest and most dynamic cities in Southeast Asia.
Application of Information and Communication Technology in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry in Hong Kong

Since we are living in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) era, the use of ICT has been widely penetrated into our workplaces and daily lives. Organizations from different industry have been investing in ICT for the purpose of improving productivity and efficiency. There is growing demand for ICT in the AEC industry in Hong Kong. However, the usage of ICT in the AEC industry has been slow until recent years. Also the impact of applying ICT on AEC industry in Hong Kong has not been documented. The objective of this paper is to examine and document the current adoption of ICT and the trends of ICT development in AEC to provide a clearer insight of current usage of ICT in the industry by reviewing literatures and journals; and by questionnaire surveys. The conclusions of this study can assist stakeholders involved with the ICT adoption process in the industry including managers, service providers, consultants and end-users.
Quantitative exponential bounds for the renewal theorem with spread-out distributions

We establish explicit exponential convergence estimates for the renewal theorem, in terms of a uniform component of the inter arrival distribution, of its Laplace transform which is assumed finite on a positive interval, and of the Laplace transform of some related random variable. Our proof is based on a coupling construction relying on discrete-time Markovian structures that underly the renewal processes and on Lyapunov-Doeblin type arguments.
Identification of Valid Reference Genes for Reliable RT-qPCR in Human Normal and Cancer Brain Cell Lines

Reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT- qPCR) has emerged as robust assay that provides absolute and relative quantification of the MRNA transcription level. The expression of interest gene is usually normalized to an internal standard known as the reference gene. Reference genes are genes that are expressed constantly in all cells to maintain essential cellular functions. However, expression of these genes may vary in distinct tissue types and under certain conditions. Thus, it is imperative to identify the most stably expressed reference genes in each experimental design for reliable RT-qPCR. In this study, we evaluated six candidate reference genes, glyceraldehydes-3- phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), hypoxanthine phosphoribosyl transferase 1 (HPRT1), 60s ribosomal protein large P1 (RPLP1), TATA box binding protein (TBP), tyrosine 3- monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, zeta polypeptide (YWHAZ) and eukaryotic initiation factor 4A (elF4A). To determine the expression levels of these genes, the RT-qPCR was performed in human brain cell lines: normal glial cell line (SVG p12) and cancer glioma cell line (DBTRG-05MG). The qPCR data was analyzed using NormFinder and Bestkeeper. The analyses revealed the most stably expressed gene was TBP while RPLP1 was ranked as the least stable expressed gene. Therefore, we proposed to select TBP and RPLP1 as the valid reference gene for comparison between normal and cancer brain cell lines.
Sepioloidea magna, sp. nov.: A New Bottletail Squid (Cephalopoda : Sepiadariidae) from Northern Australia

Examination of specimens of 'Sepioloidea' d'Orbigny, 1845, from northern Australia led to the discovery of a new species. It is described here as 'Sepioloidea magna' sp. nov. It is distinguished from the other nominal 'Sepioloidea' species, 'S. lineolata' (Quoy and Gaimard, 1832) and 'S. pacifica' (Kirk, 1882), by its size, number of tentacular club suckers, absence of obvious colour pattern and the modification of the hectocotylus.
Situation of intangible assets in Spanish firms: an empirical analysis

Purpose – The purpose of this work is to analyze, both from a theoretical and an empirical point of view, the significance of intangible assets in Spanish firms.Design/methodology/approach – To perform this study Spanish firms listed in the Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission (CNMV) were examined, in which intangible assets play a significant role in their business models. Using a questionnaire of 25 items, the final sample consisted of 39 firms (response rate =15.2 per cent) that could be used for the analyses. From the information thus gathered, a statistical treatment was implemented using the SPSS computer program and the answers to each of the 25 items were analysed. An analysis of principal components in the question was also established, in order to summarize all 12 reasons proposed into just a few factors.Findings – Among others, certain relevant conclusions about intangible assets indicated that: Spanish firms have moved from an industrial economy toward a knowledge‐based economy; the disc.
How Closely Do Hypothetical Surveys and Laboratory Experiments Predict Field Behavior?

We compare the ability of three preference elicitation methods (hypothetical choices, nonhypothetical choices, and nonhypothetical rankings) and three discrete-choice econometric models (the multinomial logit [MNL], the independent availability logit [IAL], and the random parameter logit [RPL]) to predict actual retail shopping behavior in three different product categories (ground beef, wheat flour, and dishwashing liquid). Overall, we find a high level of external validity. Our specific results suggest that the nonhypothetical elicitation approaches, especially the nonhypothetical ranking method, outperformed the hypothetical choice experiment in predicting retail sales. We also find that the RPL can have superior predictive performance, but that the MNL predicts equally well in some circumstances. Copyright 2007, Oxford University Press.