Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
TravisTorrent: Synthesizing Travis CI and GitHub for Full-Stack Research on Continuous Integration

Continuous Integration (CI) has become a best practice of modern software development. Thanks in part to its tight integration with GitHub, Travis CI has emerged as arguably the most widely used CI platform for Open-Source Software (OSS) development. However, despite its prominent role in Software Engineering in practice, the benefits, costs, and implications of doing CI are all but clear from an academic standpoint. Little research has been done, and even less was of quantitative nature. In order to lay the groundwork for data-driven research on CI, we built TravisTorrent, travistorrent.testroots. org, a freely available data set based on Travis CI and GitHub that provides easy access to hundreds of thousands of analyzed builds from more than 1,000 projects. Unique to TravisTorrent is that each of its 2,640,825 Travis builds is synthesized with meta data from Travis CI's API, the results of analyzing its textual build log, a link to the GitHub commit which triggered the build, and dynamically aggregated project data from the time of commit extracted through GHTorrent.
Exploring Electric Field-Induced Changes in Astrocyte Behavior

ii Acknowledgement I would first like to recognize and thank my advisor, Dr. Raymond Colello, for his support and advice over the last year. His encouraging words and constructive criticisms, both towards my project and future career goals, have shaped this year into more than just a research experience. I would also like to give thanks to Dr. David Simpson for their time and advice regarding my project. I would additionally like to thank Dr. Scott Henderson for his help and time with the microscope and associated computer software. I am thankful for the help provided by my lab members, in particular Matt Baer for his guidance and pearls of wisdom & Damien Brown for his assistance with microscopy and indulgence of endless questions. I would also like to recognize other people associated with the lab – Adam Goodreau, Raghu Madiraju, Ryan Mischel, and Michelle Tran – who have contributed in some form to my project. Lastly, I would like to thank my family and friends, both new & old, for their love and continued support. I wouldn't be where I am today without the chats over frozen yogurt, inevitable arguments, and spontaneous 'adventures' that remind me to enjoy the little things in life.
Occurrence of Carnation Vein Mottle and Cucumber Mosaic Viruses on Carnations in Yugoslavia

Carnation vein mottle virus (CarVMV) was isolated from glasshouse-grown Dianthus caryophyllus L. originatig from Split. The same virus was obtain also from D. caryophyllus, D. carthusianorum L. and D. barbatus L. which were grown in the open in zagreb and the surroundings. The virus was identified on the basis of host plants, non-persistent mode of transmission by Myzus persicae Sulz. and by analysis of ultrastructural changes in host cells. Light microscopic inclusions of CarVMV in the epidermal cells of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. and C. amaranticolor Coste et Reyn. leaves are described. Three forms of these inclusions are illustrated: granular bodies, bodies showing strong light diffraction and containing vacuoles, and aggregates of cylindrical cytoplasmic inclusions in the form of clusters of needles. Cucumber mosaic virus was isolated from D. caryophyllus which was grown in the open in Zagreb. This is the first finding of the two viruses on carnations in Yugoslasvia.
Competition for food in meerkats (Suricata suricatta)

In group living species individuals commonly compete for food resources. Food may be beneficial for survival or reproductive success but conflict may be costly. Consequently group members are predicted to show respect for an asymmetry that decides the outcome of competition, thereby avoiding frequent conflict. In this study, competition for food by the cooperatively breeding meerkat ( Suricata suricatta) was investigated to consider what asymmetries between group members decide the outcome of competition, and which factors affect whether individuals compete. It is shown that ownership of a food item typically decides the outcome of competition and therefore may be a respected asymmetry between group members. However, large asymmetries in dominance status resulting from competition for the opportunity to breed also affected the outcome of competition food. Consequently, dominant individuals were able to steal more food.
Despite Inhibition of Nuclear Localization of NF-κB p65, c-Rel, and RelB, 17-β Estradiol Up-Regulates NF-κB Signaling in Mouse Splenocytes: The Potential Role of Bcl-31

NF-κB plays a major role in regulating the immune system. Therefore, alterations in NF-κB activity have profound effects on many immunopathologies, including inflammation, autoimmunity, and lymphoid neoplasia. We investigated the effects of estrogen (17β-estradiol) on NF-κB in C57BL/6 mice since estrogen is a natural immunomodulator and we have recently reported that estrogen up-regulates several NF-κB-regulated proteins (inducible NO synthase, IFN-γ, and MCP-1). We found that in vivo estrogen treatment had differential effects on NF-κB family members. Estrogen profoundly blocked the nuclear translocation of p65, c-Rel, and Rel-B, partially blocked p52, but permitted translocation of p50. Despite blockade of both the classical (p65/p50) and alternative (RelB/p52) NF-κB activation pathways, estrogen induced constitutive NF-κB activity and increased the levels of cytokines regulated by NF-κB (IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-10, and IFN-γ). Studies involving a NF-κB inhibitor confirmed a positive regulatory role of NF-κB on these cytokines. Remarkably, estrogen selectively induced B cell lymphoma 3 (Bcl-3), which is known to associate with p50 to confer transactivation capabilities, thereby providing a potential link between observed p50 DNA-binding activity and estrogen up-regulation of NF-κB transcriptional activity. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assays confirmed that Bcl-3 bound to the promoter of the NF-κB-regulated inducible NO synthase gene in cells from estrogen-treated mice. Estrogen appeared to act at the posttranscriptional level to up-regulate Bcl-3 because mRNA levels in splenocytes from placebo- and estrogen-treated mice were comparable. The novel findings of differential regulation of NF-κB proteins by estrogen provide fresh insight into potential mechanisms by which estrogen can regulate NF-κB-dependent immunological events.
Breeding for Superior Quality Storage Proteins in Grain Sorghum

A diallel set of crosses among recently developed high lysine and agronomically desirable plump and shrivelled parents was examined together with the corresponding F2 and back cross generations for protein and lysine content. The shrivelled X plump crossed seed become plump exhibiting xenia effect. The reciprocal differences were also significant. Non-additive gene action was predominant for protein as well as lysine. The shrivelled-seeded parents were better general combiners than the plump types. ‘P 721’ was found a better parent for transference of protein and lysine together compared to the rest of the plump parents. ‘P 721’ as a female parent improves protein while as a male tends to increase lysine in crosses particularly with shrivelled parents. Compared to the F2, the back crosses generally tended to increase protein percent with concurrent decrease in lysine. Some plump seeded segregants combining 10 to 16 percent protein and 2–7 to 3–9 percent esimated lysine values have been isolated.
Taxonomy, phylogeny and population biology of Ceratocystis species with particular reference to Ceratocystis fimbriata

Ceratocystis fimbriata is a serious wilt and canker stain pathogen of many economically important agricultural and forestry crops. It has a wide geographic distribution and host range that includes both woody and herbaceous plants. Previous studies using hybridisation, have shown that differences exist in isolates of C. fimbriata from different hosts and origins. These isolates also differ in colony morphology, pathogenicity, growth rate as well as conidial states. Therefore, it has been suggested that distinct strains or special fonns are encompassed in C. fimbriata , and that these could be linked to host or geographical origin. The aim of this study was to develop PCR based microsatellite markers for population studies on C. fimbriata . ISSR~PCR was used to target specific microsatellite regions of genomic DNA from two isolates of C. fimbriata . TIlese amplified products were cloned and sequenced. Primer pairs were designed from these sequences to flank the microsatellite regions. From 24 primer pairs, 11 polymorphic primers were selected. These primers were tested on a number of C. fimbriata isolates representing a wide host and geographic range. Cluster analyses of the results indicate that these microsatellite markers clearly distinguish between different geographical as well as host specific populations of C. fimbriata . The results are concordant with sequence data from the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the rDNA operon of the same isolates. These markers will be useful in future studies of population structures and diversity in C.
Microtubules, Acetylation, and MEC-3 Regulated Genes in C. Elegans Mechanosensations

The ability to transform physical energies from internal and external environments into neuronal signals underlies the senses of hearing and touch as well as many aspects of body self-awareness. The small soil dwelling nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has proven to be a useful system in which to study neuronal mechanosensation and the development of specialized neuronal subtypes. Response to gentle body touch in C. elegans is mediated by the six Touch Receptor Neurons (TRNs). TRN cell fate is specified by the LIM-Homeodomain transcription factor MEC-3. Gene expression profiling has revealed a set of putatively MEC-3 dependant transcripts, which may represent the set of genes necessary to establish a TRN fate. I characterized this set of putatively MEC-3 regulated transcripts confirming the MEC-3 dependant expression of several previously unrecognized MEC-3 targets providing insight into TRN development and function and identifying the CCT chaperonin complex as being needed for TRN function. LIM-HD transcription factors play important developmental roles across phyla particularly in neurons. The data presented in this thesis provide insight into LIM-HD function in general and provide targets for further research in C. elegans TRNs as well as neurons from
Updated distribution of hybrids between Lissotriton vulgaris and Lissotriton montandoni (Amphibia: Caudata: Salamandridae) in Romania

th January. Abstract. Lissotriton montandoni is an endemic newt species found only in the Car - pathian Mountains and lives in sympatry with Lissotriton vulgaris in many aquatic habitats from the entire range of the former species in the Carpathian and Sudetes Mountains or in the hilly areas from the Subcarpathians. These two species usually generate hybrids where their parapatric ranges meet, especially along rivers that flow from the inside of the Carpathians, where valleys are used as ecological corridors by L. vulgaris. We surveyed several regions of the Eastern Carpathian Mountains between 2008 and 2011 and found 11 new populations of newts where hybrids between the two mentioned species were present. All new records of L. montandoni x L. vulgar- is were described in the eastern part of the Eastern Carpathians, in Neamț County, a region known also from previous literature to be a 'hot spot' for hybrids between these two species. The present paper also presents an updated review of the distribu- tion of Lissotriton hybrids in Romania.
Differential capacities of the RGS1, RGS16 and RGS–GAIP regulators of G protein signaling to enhance α2A‐adrenoreceptor agonist‐stimulated GTPase activity of Go1α

Recombinant RGS1, RGS16 and RGS–GAIP, but not RGS2, were able to substantially further stimulate the maximal GTPase activity of Go1α promoted by agonists at the α2A‐adrenoreceptor in a concentration‐dependent manner. Kinetic analysis of the regulation of an α2A‐adrenoreceptor–Go1α fusion protein by all three RGS proteins revealed that they had similar affinities for the receptor–G protein fusion. However, their maximal effects on GTP hydrolysis varied over threefold with RGS16 > RGS1 > RGS–GAIP. Both RGS1 and RGS16 reduced the potency of the α2A‐adrenoreceptor agonist adrenaline by some 10‐fold. A lower potency shift was observed for the partial agonist UK14304 and the effect was absent for the weak partial agonist oxymetazoline. Each of these RGS proteins altered the intrinsic activity of both UK14304 and oxymetazoline relative to adrenaline. Such results require the RGS interaction with Go1α to alter the conformation of the α2A‐adrenoreceptor and are thus consistent with models invoking direct interactions between RGS proteins and receptors. These studies demonstrate that RGS1, RGS16 and RGS–GAIP show a high degree of selectivity to regulate α2A‐adrenoreceptor‐activated Go1α rather than Gi1α, Gi2α or Gi3α and different capacities to inactivate this G protein.
Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History

Preface Acknowledgments 1. Dogs: Methods of Study and the Place of Dogs in Nature 2. The Origin of Canids and Other Doglike Carnivorous Mammals 3. Diversity: Who Is Who in the Dog Family 4. Anatomy and Function: How the Parts Work 5. Hunting and Social Activity 6. Changing Environments and Canid Evolution 7. Going Places: Braving New Worlds 8. Domestic Dogs Appendix: Canid Species and Classification Glossary Further Reading Index
Survenue du paludisme pendant la grossesse et retard de croissance intra-utérin en Afrique

En Afrique sub-Saharienne, les mesures preventives contre le paludisme pendant la grossesse ne sont mises en place qu'a partir du 2eme trimestre de la grossesse, laissant les femmes insuffisamment voire non protegees lors du 1er trimestre. Pourtant certaines etudes ont montre que les infections palustres survenant avant la 20eme semaine pourraient etre deleteres pour la sante de la mere et du fœtus. L'objectif de cette these etait de decrire la prevalence des infections palustres au cours de la grossesse, notamment au 1er trimestre, et d'en evaluer les effets sur la morbidite de l'enfant a la naissance et sur la sante maternelle. Une cohorte de 411 femmes enceintes a ete suivie depuis la periode pre-conceptionnelle jusqu'a l'accouchement dans le sud du Benin. L'infection palustre etait depistee mensuellement en utilisant une goutte epaisse. Nous avons montre que les infections palustres etaient plus frequentes au 1er trimestre que pendant la periode pre-conceptionnelle et aux 2eme et 3eme trimestres de grossesse. Les infections du 1er trimestre avaient un effet direct significatif sur le risque d'anemie en fin de grossesse. En revanche, aucune association directe n'a ete mise en evidence entre la survenue d'une infection au 1er trimestre et le faible poids de naissance, la prematurite et le retard de croissance intra-uterin. Toutefois, les infectees de facon repetee au cours de la grossesse, avec une premiere infection au 1er trimestre, etaient significativement plus a risque de faibles poids de naissance. Les strategies de prevention de paludisme devraient debuter des le debut de la grossesse, en complement aux mesures preventives existantes.
A Combination of Machine Learning and Cerebellar-like Neural Networks for the Motor Control and Motor Learning of the Fable Modular Robot

We scaled up a bio-inspired control architecture for the motor control and motor learning of a real modular robot. In our approach, the Locally Weighted Projection Regression algorithm (LWPR) and a cerebellar microcircuit coexist, in the form of a Unit Learning Machine. The LWPR algorithm optimizes the input space and learns the internal model of a single robot module to command the robot to follow a desired trajectory with its end-effector. The cerebellar-like microcircuit refines the LWPR output delivering corrective commands. We contrasted distinct cerebellar-like circuits including analytical models and spiking models implemented on the SpiNNaker platform, showing promising performance and robustness results.
Redescription of Cryptomonas lima, collected from Sorrento, Italy, the basionym of Prorocentrum lima

Dinoflagellates are classified based on their morphological features. In taxonomy, characteristics described in the diagno sis of a species in the original publication are thought to be the most fundamental definition of the species. For species that were transferred to another genus from the one allocated origi nally, its basionym must be clearly cited in the proposal of the revision. However, in descriptions made before the establish ment and adoption of the nomenclature codes, the citation of a basionym was sometimes unclear, and its uncertainty caused taxonomic confusion. In this context, Prorocentrum lima (Ehrenberg) Stein, one of the species described in the early stages of dinoflagellate taxonomy, has been a source of confu sion for later studies, since the morphological characteristics of the original description and the drawing is a little different to P. lima as currently understood. P. lima was described by Ehrenberg (1860) under the name of Cryptomonas lima, without a figure. The description of C. lima was as follows: Testula fragili silicea ovata punctis asperis raris obsita, flagello simplici, forma ovata, postica parte turgente rotundata, antica breviter sensim attenuata, leviter emarginata. Intestina flavofusca. Ehrenberg described that, the cell is ovate, roundly dilated in the anterior margin, tapering apically and slightly emarginate. The cell has a single flagellum. Rare punctations are scattered over the valve. He had collected the organism in Sorrento, Italy. In a following paper, Ehrenberg (1873) attached some drawings of C. lima drawn by himself in 1859. Stein (1878) transferred C. lima to the genus Prorocentrum because the cell shape of C. lima was similar to the genus Prorocentrum. But Stein's paper has been overlooked and only referred by a small number of researchers. Independently from the revision by Stein, a morphologically similar species resembing P. lima was described and named Exuviaeila marina by Cienkowski
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL IPA MATERI HUBUNGAN MAKHLUK HIDUP DAN LINGKUNGANNYA BERBASIS PENDEKATAN KONTEKSTUAL

This study aimed to produce teaching materials in the form of IPA Modules of living creatures and the environment based on a quality contextual approach in terms of expert validation and testing to students. This development research uses the ADDIE model development procedure (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation). The subjects of this study are students of grade IV-B SD Negeri 033 Tarakan with a total of 24 people. Criteria for quality of IPA module material of living creature relationship and environment, viewed material validation result 98% (very valid), design validation 87.5% (very valid), validation of language 97% (very valid), 100% validation validation (very valid) and validation practitioner 88% (very valid), so the average validation result gets a percentage of 94% (very valid). Based on the questionnaire, the students' responses were 93% (very good) Based on what has been explained that the IPA module based on the contextual approach that has been developed is qualified.
Population genetic analyses of Acipenser ruthenus as a prerequisite for the conservation of the uppermost Danube population

Summary Genotype structure of Acipenser ruthenus was investigated using microsatellites and mtDNA sequence analyses of 247 specimens of 13 locations from the rivers Danube, Volga and Kuban. These studies were done as an essential prerequisite for the conservation of the uppermost relict sterlet population which is located in the Danube River near the border between Germany and Austria. In contrast to the Volga population, which shows weak signs of a separation in at least three sub-populations, both microsatellite profiles and mitochondrial sequences indicate a panmictic population of Danube sterlets. Importantly, introgression of non-native Volga sterlets and a few hybrids with Acipenser baerii were discovered. We observed approximately 23% of non-native sterlets with complete or at least partly Volga background within the Danube sterlets. Nevertheless, approximately 77% of Danube sterlets were pure native fish. We would like to suggest using these natives for supportive breeding and stocking to avoid any possible outbreeding depressions.
Australian Ants: Their Biology and Identification

Ants are one of the most influential elements in Australian ecosystems, having a major impact on plant growth and reproduction, and soil structure. They act as predators and competitors of other arthropods, and are an important food source for other animals. The book provides details on separating genera from those which are superficially similar and those which are commonly confused. The distribution, habitat preferences and general biologies of each genus are discussed, and there is an introduction to the more important research papers investigating each group.
Inhibition of Growth by Imidazol(on)e Propionic Acid: Evidence in vivo for Coordination of Histidine Catabolism of Other Amino Acids with the Catabolism

Summary. Imidazole propionic acid (ipa), a gratuitous inducer of the histidine-utilization (hut) system in Salmonella typhimurium, inhibits the organism's growth on succinate minimal medium. Induction of the hut system is necessary, but not sufficient, to cause inhibition. A study of the ability of single amino acids to relieve ipa-restricted growth suggests that insufficient glutamate is the cause of slow growth. The inhibition of growth by imidazolone propionic acid (iopa), an intermediate in the catabolism of histidine to glutamate, is similar to that by ipa. Studies using 2, 3, 5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride plates to examine amino acid catabolism suggest that accumulation of ipa or iopa leads to inactivation of aspartate aminotransferase (AAT). This interpretation is supported by studies of an Escherichia coli mutant lacking AAT. The mutant grows poorly on succinate minimal medium, and the poor growth is relieved by the same amino acids that relieve ipa- and iopa-restricted growth. These and other findings are discussed in terms of coordination of the histidine-utilization system with enzymatic activities involved in the catabolism of other amino acids.