Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
International Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences- ISSN (2522-6584) May & June 2021

Insects farming is a unique and alternate approach to produce protein rich food and feed. Insects convert organic wastes into biomass, which was successfully used to produce poultry and animal feed.Among the insects,meal worm due to its easy production and high nutritive worth is the best choices to be used as food and feed. This diverse beetle mainlyutilizes different feed products and byproducts, and generally habitatein barns, store, flour mills and grains etc. Its life cycle consists of four developmental stages: the eggs, larva, pupa and at last mature mealworm. The egg to new beetle may take up to 120 days; however, environmental conditions, like temperature, humidity and available diet have been found to reduce its developmental time.Mealworms are omnivorous and can consume all types of animal byproducts such as meat and feathers as well as plant materials. They usually fed on different cereals like wheat, maiz and oats and its bran or flour supplemented with fresh vegetable like potatoes,carrots, lettuce,and other fruits for moisture content with protein supplementation like skimmed milk powder, yeast, or soybean flour. According to FAO data mealworms have high protein content (13.68 to 22.32 gram per portion of 100 gram) and a significant amount of fatty acids (8.90 to19.94 gram per edible 100-gram portion). Mealworms are also graded as rich source of zinc and magnesium. Due to its high nutritional worth meal worm has successfully used as animal, poultry and fish feed, immunity enhancer, probiotic and waste degrader. Present review concluded that sustainable meal worm production will be the low cost, easy and environment friendly method to produce cheap but high-quality poultry and fish feed and feed supplements in future. Meal worm farming will be the best choice of rural women livelihood besides its support to poultry and fish feed industry in coming days.
Intranasal oxytocin and the stress-buffering effects of social support during experimentally induced pain

Background: This study examined whether intranasal oxytocin enhances the stress-buffering effects of social support during experimentally induced pain, taking into account the role of individual differences in attachment security. Methods: Female participants ( N = 193) were randomly assigned to oxytocin (24 IU intranasal) or placebo and to receive support or no support from a friend (2 × 2 factorial design with repeated measures)). Participants underwent the Cold Pressor Task (CPT) and were monitored for heart rate variability (HRV: RMSSD) and heart rate and reported pain levels. The Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire was used to measure at- tachment. Results: Oxytocin reduced RMSSD ( p = 0.003, partial ɳ 2 = 0.03) and increased heart rate ( p = 0.039, partial ɳ 2 = 0.03) in individuals who received support, possibly reflecting an enhanced attentional state. Oxytocin did not enhance beneficial effects of social support on perceived pain, but increased pain intensity in avoidantly attached individuals who were supported by a friend ( p = 0.009, partial ɳ 2 = 0.06). Limitations: Only female participants were examined. Future studies are needed to determine sex differences in how oxytocin shapes stress-buffering effects of support. Conclusions: Oxytocin may enhance the salience of social proximity and may be a mechanism underlying pre- viously reported social influences on cardiovascular and mental health. However, oxytocin effects depend on interpersonal insecurities and may trigger discomfort in avoidantly attached individuals. Caution about oxyto- cin's therapeutic promise is warranted.
Characterization of Different Chemical Blowing Agents and Their Applicability to Produce Poly(Lactic Acid) Foams by Extrusion

This study presents the applicability of different types (exothermic and endothermic) of chemical blowing agents (CBAs) in the case of poly(lactic acid) (PLA). The amount of foaming agent is a fixed 2 wt%. We used a twin-screw extruder and added the individual components in the form of dry mixture through the hopper of the extruder. We characterized the PLA matrix and the chemical blowing agents with different testing methods. In case of the produced foams we carried out morphological and mechanical tests and used scanning electron microscopy to examine cell structure. We showed that PLA can be successfully foamed with the use of chemical blowing agents. The best results were achieved with an exothermic CBA and with PLA type 8052D. The cell population density of PLA foams produced this way was 4.82 × 105 cells/cm3, their expansion was 2.36, their density 0.53 g/cm3 and their void fraction was 57.61%.
Regulation of Fn14 stability by SCF Fbxw7 (cid:2) during septic acute kidney injury

Regulation of Fn14 stability by SCF Fbxw7 during septic acute kidney injury. Am Physiol Physiol ajprenal.00627. 2018. —Acute kidney injury (AKI) initiated by sepsis remains a thorny problem despite recent advancements in its clinical management. Having been found to be activated during AKI, ﬁbroblast growth factor-inducible molecule 14 (Fn14) may be a potential therapeutic target because of its involvement in the molecular basis of injury. Here, we report that LPS induces apoptosis of mouse cortical tubule cells mediated by Fn14, for which simultaneous Toll-like receptor (TLR)4 activation is required. Mechanistically, TLR4 activation by lipopolysaccharide, through disassociating E3 ligase SCF Fbxw7 (cid:2) from Fn14, dismantles Lys 48 -linked polyubiquitination of Fn14 and stabilizes it. Pharmacological deactivation of Fn14 with monoclonal antibody ITEM-2 provides effective protection against lethal sepsis and AKI in mice. Our study underscores an adaptive mechanism whereby TLR4 regulates SCF Fbxw7 (cid:2) -dependent Fn14 stabilization during inﬂammatory tubular damage and further supports investigation of targeting Fn14 Cecal and puncture experiments. and puncture (CLP) were in as with some modiﬁcations with ketamine a midline incision isolated. A 6-0 prolene suture ligature placed at a distance 5.0 mm from the cecal tip away the ileocecal The ligated cecal stump then was punctured once with a 22-gauge needle, and stool was extruded to ascertain patency of the puncture site. The cecum then was placed back into its normal intra-abdominal position, and the abdomen was closed with a running suture of prolene in two layers to prevent leakage of was intraperitoneally at Serum samples were and stored at was for more than 1 of lethal sepsis to no additional late occurred. All experiments were conducted approval and were two-tailed Student’s t -tests, and P values of (cid:7) 0.05 were considered statistically signiﬁcant. Statistical comparisons in multigroup anal- ysis were assessed by one-way ANOVA.
DNA and markers

Genetic introgression with exotic genomes represents a major conservation concern for the red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa, Phasianidae). In particular, massive releases of chukar partridges (Alectoris chukar) and/or red-legged x chukar partridge hybrids for hunting purposes have cast serious doubts on the Italian present-day occurrence of wild A. rufa populations not affected by introgressive hybridization. This study investigates the genetic structure of red-legged partridges populations in two ecologically different areas in Northern Italy. Analysis of maternal mitochondrial DNA and biparental microsatellite markers excluded the presence of hybridization in a typical agricultural habitat where hunting and release of reared birds are strictly banned. By contrast, signs of chukar introgression were detected in a perifluvial habitat unusual for the red-legged partridge in Italy. The present study documents the first red-legged partridge population with no genetic evidences of recent chukar introgression presently living in Italy. We recommend that urgent conservation actions are taken to preserve the genetic integrity of this population from the risk of hybridization with farm-reared birds and to support its long-term conservation.
A critical role for transcription factor Smad4 in T cell function independent of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling

Summary Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF- β ) suppresses T cell function to maintain self-tolerance and to promote tumor immune evasion. Yet how Smad4, a transcription factor component of TGF- β signaling, regulates T cell function remains unclear. Here we have demonstrated an essential role for Smad4 in promoting T cell function during autoimmunity and anti-tumor immunity. Smad4 deletion rescued the lethal autoimmunity resulting from transforming growth factor-beta receptor (TGF- β R) deletion and compromised T-cell-mediated tumor rejection. While Smad4 was dispensable for T cell generation, homeostasis and effector function, it was essential for T cell proliferation following activation in vitro and in vivo . The transcription factor Myc was identified to mediate Smad4-controlled T cell proliferation. This study thus reveals a requirement of Smad4 for T-cell-mediated autoimmunity and tumor rejection, which is beyond the current paradigm. It highlights a TGF- β R-independent role for Smad4 in promoting T cell function, autoimmunity and anti-tumor immunity.
Geometric Approach to Evolution Problems in Metric Spaces

This PhD thesis contains four chapters where research material is presented. In the second chapter the extension of the product formulas for semigroups induced by convex functionals, from the classical Hilbert space setting to the setting of general CAT(0) spaces. In the third chapter, the non-symmetric Fokker-Planck equation is treated as a flow on the Wasserstein-2 space of probability measures, and it is proven that its semigroup of solutions possesses similar properties to those of the gradient flow semigroups. In the forth chapter, a general theory of maximal monotone operators and the induced flows on Wasserstein-2 spaces is developed. This theory generalizes the theory of gradient flows by Ambrosio-Gigli-Savare. In the final fifth chapter the problem of the existence of an invariant measure for stochastic delay equations is proven. The diffusion coefficient has delay, and is assumed to be locally Lipschitz and bounded.
Molecular cloning of the Swine IL-4 receptor a and IL-13 receptor 1-chains: effects of experimental Toxoplasma gondii, Abstract Ascaris suum and Trichuris suis infections on tissue mRNA levels

IL-4 and IL-13 are multi-functional cytokines with overlapping roles in the host defense against infection. Equally important in the regulation of IL-4 and IL-13 are their associated receptors. Though, their functional receptor complexes and signaling pathways are intricate and in some cases, share common elements, the specificity of the responses, nonetheless, resides in the structure and binding of the a-chain components. This report presents the cloning of the swine receptors IL-4Ra and IL-13Ra1 and the effects of parasite infection on their transcription. Pairwise alignment of predicted amino acid sequences indicates that the swine IL-13Ra1 is 86, 83, and 72% similar to canine, human and mouse sequences, respectively. Amino acid sequence conservation is appreciably lower between the swine IL-4Ra sequence and those from equine (72%), human (66%), and mouse (49%); however, noteworthy similarities were observed in their overall predicted secondary structures predominantly among the swine, equine, and human homologues. Relative levels of receptor mRNA in tissues from swine experimentally infected with the protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) or the nematodes Ascaris suum (A. suum) or Trichuris suis (T. suis), which are known to induce Th1 or Th2 host responses, respectively, were measured by real-time PCR. Results indicated that within 14 days following infection, overall mRNA levels for IL-4Ra and IL-13Ra1 were elevated in T. gondii-infected animals and reduced in A. suum-infected animals. Levels of swIL-4Ra and swIL-13Ra1 mRNA in T. suis-infected animals varied coincidentally with the course of the infection and the location of the analyzed tissue. # 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Genomic Analysis of the Serratia marcescens Bacteriophage BUCT660

Here, we report the complete genome sequence of bacteriophage BUCT660, which comprises a linear double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) genome of 272,720 bp and a G+C content of 47%. BUCT660 contains 316 open reading frames and 2 tRNA-encoding genes. The results of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicate that BUCT660 is a member of the family Caudooviricetes. ABSTRACT Here, we report the complete genome sequence of bacteriophage BUCT660, which comprises a linear double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) genome of 272,720 bp and a G+C content of 47%. BUCT660 contains 316 open reading frames and 2 tRNA-encoding genes. The results of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicate that BUCT660 is a member of the family Caudooviricetes.
Natural Competence in the Filamentous, Heterocystous Cyanobacterium Chlorogloeopsis fritschii PCC 6912

Cyanobacteria are crucial players in the global biogeochemical cycles, where they contribute to CO2- and N2-fixation. Their main ecological significance is the primary biomass production owing to oxygenic photosynthesis. ABSTRACT Lateral gene transfer plays an important role in the evolution of genetic diversity in prokaryotes. DNA transfer via natural transformation depends on the ability of recipient cells to actively transport DNA from the environment into the cytoplasm, termed natural competence, which relies on the presence of type IV pili and other competence proteins. Natural competence has been described in cyanobacteria for several organisms, including unicellular and filamentous species. However, natural competence in cyanobacteria that differentiate specialized cells for N2-fixation (heterocysts) and form branching or multiseriate cell filaments (termed subsection V) remains unknown. Here, we show that genes essential for natural competence are conserved in subsection V cyanobacteria. Furthermore, using the replicating plasmid pRL25C, we experimentally demonstrate natural competence in a subsection V organism: Chlorogloeopsis fritschii PCC 6912. Our results suggest that natural competence is a common trait in cyanobacteria forming complex cell filament morphologies. IMPORTANCE Cyanobacteria are crucial players in the global biogeochemical cycles, where they contribute to CO2- and N2-fixation. Their main ecological significance is the primary biomass production owing to oxygenic photosynthesis. Cyanobacteria are a diverse phylum, in which the most complex species differentiate specialized cell types and form true-branching or multiseriate cell filament structures (termed subsection V cyanobacteria). These bacteria are considered a peak in the evolution of prokaryotic multicellularity. Among others, species in that group inhabit fresh and marine water habitats, soil, and extreme habitats such as thermal springs. Here, we show that the core genes required for natural competence are frequent in subsection V cyanobacteria and demonstrate for the first time natural transformation in a member of subsection V. The prevalence of natural competence has implications for the role of DNA acquisition in the genome evolution of cyanobacteria. Furthermore, the presence of mechanisms for natural transformation opens up new possibilities for the genetic modification of subsection V cyanobacteria.
Multiple intentions identification of power grid dispatching instructions based on capsule network

Aiming at the problems of multi dialogue, multiple intention and short text of traditional dispatching instructions, combined with the complex characteristics of power grid dispatching instructions, this paper uses an optimization model based on multi attention mechanism and capsule neural network. The instructions in the scheduling process are regarded as multiple intention short text, the capsule network is used to extract the characteristics of the scheduling instruction characteristic matrix, and the dynamic routing is used to extract and save multiple intention characteristic matrices globally; The recognition results of multiple groups of baseline models are compared and applied to the power grid dispatching text. The experiment shows that the capsule network has certain advantages for the complex intention recognition of power grid dispatching.
A Quantitative Survey on the knowledge and use of Contraceptive among women in Delta State, Nigeria

This study examines the knowledge and use of contraceptive amongst women in Oghara, Delta, State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study include: to determine the demographic variables that impact on the knowledge and usage of Contraceptive among women, to identify the medium adopted to acquire knowledge of Contraceptive among women, and to ascertain the Contraceptive method used by women. The source of data for the study was the primary source of data collection with the aid of a questionnaire administered to the target population. The statistical tools used in this study were the Logistic regression analysis and Descriptive Statistics. The findings of the study for the descriptive analysis of the demographic responses showed that majority of the respondents were aged 30-34 while the majority of the respondents were married, the majority of the respondents had secondary education. It was found that the overall misclassification rate of knowledge of contraceptive among the respondents was 38.2% while the overall misclassification on use of contraceptive was 17.3% which implies that the response from the respondents on knowledge and use of contraceptive were reliable. Also, findings showed that demographic variables such as Age of respondents and response on the desired number of children contributed significantly to the status of knowledge of contraceptive amongst women. Further findings revealed that demographic variables such as Marital Status of respondents, Religion, and the highest level of education contributed significantly to the status of use of contraceptives amongst women.
Towards an economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic: empirical study on electronic commerce adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam

Abstract The COVID-19 outbreak has created a severe crisis for the general economic situation. Despite the short duration of the pandemic, many innovations are implemented for organizational survival and recovery in the competitive market environment of digital age. This paper aims to find out significant factors and how they impact on E-commerce adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam, especially during the epidemic. The results reveal that technology perceived compatibility has the greatest effect on E-commerce adoption, followed by management support and external pressure. Moreover, external support only has minor impact on E-commerce adoption during the Covid-19. Meaningfully, this study makes a contribution to both innovation literature and practical management with new insight of current Vietnamese situation for small and medium-sized organizations.
Frailty Phenotype Prevalence in Community-Dwelling Older Adults According to Physical Activity Assessment Method

Introduction: Studies have described varying prevalences of frailty as determined by Fried ’ s frailty phenotype. Comparability may be limited due to frailty phenotype modi ﬁ cations, especially the low physical activity criterion. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the variability of frailty phenotype prevalence according to the physical activity assessment method. Patients and Methods: In a cross-sectional analysis, frailty phenotype prevalence was assessed in community-dwelling older adults. The low physical activity criterion of the frailty phenotype was determined by using ﬁ ve different questionnaires and an accelerometer, and three different cut-point models. Results: In 47 participants, frailty phenotype prevalence varied between 14.9% and 31.9%, depending on the model used to assess physical activity. Conclusion: The method of physical activity assessment and the choice of cut-points for low physical activity considerably impact frailty phenotype prevalence. More efforts to standardize and adhere to the low physical activity criterion seem warranted. The calculation of correction factors between commonly used sets of low physical activity criteria might allow better comparisons of published prevalence rates.
Effect of microwave sintering on KNN-based lead free ceramics

Abstract Microwave sintering has been known as the effective method to prepare ceramics. In this study, the microwave sintering method was used to synthesize 0.96(K0.5Na0.5)0.95Li0. 05Nb0.93Sb0. 07O3-0.04CaZrO3 ceramics. The effect of holding time on the properties of ceramics was investigated. With the holding time of 30 min, the excellent piezoelectric properties (d 33 = 286 pC/N) can be achieved.
The melodic beat: exploring asymmetry in polska performance

Some triple-beat forms in Scandinavian Folk Music are characterized by non-isochronous beat durations: asymmetric beats. Theorists of folk music have suggested that the variability of rhythmic figures and asymmetric metre are fundamental to these forms. The aim of this study is to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between melodic structure and asymmetric metre by analysing semi-automatically annotated performances. Our study considers archive and contemporary recordings of fiddlers' different versions of the same musical pieces: polska tunes in a local Swedish tradition. Results show that asymmetric beat patterns are consistent between performances and that they correspond with structural features of rhythmic figures, such as the note density within beats. The present study goes beyond previous work by exploring the use of a state-of-the-art automatic music notation tool in a corpus study of Swedish traditional music, and by employing statistical methods for a comparative analysis of performances across different players.
Study on Reducing Wear of Straddle-type Monorail Trains’ Running Wheel Tires

In order to relive the wear phenomenon of straddle-type monorail trains’ running wheel tires under curve negotiating, the impact of slip velocity and contact pressure on friction coefficient between tire tread rubber and road is studied through friction tests, and a modified exponential decay friction model is thus put forward and applied in following FE simulations. After that, a 3D finite element model of two 345/85R16 running wheel tires is developed for wear prediction, and the friction work and its skewness are chosen as evaluation indexes of tire wear amount and its distribution. Then, the virtual camber method is put forward to control tires’ wear and optimized by the curved running surface method. It shows that with the increase of slip angle, the friction work and its skewness of tires rise up rapidly. Besides, when using the virtual camber method, the total friction work of two tires reduces by 3.4% and the friction work skewness of inside tire falls by 19.5%, but that of outside tire goes up by 25%. Compared with the virtual camber method, the total friction work of optimal curved running surface method decreases by 12.9 J and the friction work skewness of the inside and outside tires drop by 5.54% and 8.87% respectively. Thus, curved running surface method is capable of controlling the wear of running wheel tires effectively.