Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of anabolic hormone exposure during the backgrounding-phase in calf-fed steers of different mature sizes1

Abstract The mature size (MS) of cows in the United States is diverse, which leads to diversity in the MS of feeder cattle and hot carcass weights (HCW) of fed cattle. Cattle feeders must manage this inherent variation. Given that implants alter MS, they may be an effective tool to manage variation in HCW across groups of cattle. Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the interaction of MS and implant status in calf-fed steers. Steer calves from the same two sources were used in both experiments. Because breeding seasons were <60 d, it was assumed that weaning weight (WW) to a large extent reflected differences in MS. Smaller MS (SMS) and larger MS (LMS) steers were identified from the tails of the WW distribution. Within each MS group, steers were implanted with 20 mg estradiol benzoate and 200 mg progesterone (SS) or 14 mg estradiol benzoate and 100 mg trenbolone acetate (CH) on d 1 (Exp. 1), and nonimplanted (NI) or implanted with SS on d 2 (Exp. 2). In both experiments, a common terminal implant was used and steers were fed for 161 (Exp. 1) and 168 d (Exp. 2). Data were analyzed as a randomized complete block design with a 2 × 2 factorial treatment structure, with main effects of MS and implant. No MS × implant interactions were observed in either experiment (P ≥ 0.08). In both experiments LMS steers had heavier body weights (BW), HCW, and BW adjusted to 28% empty body fat (AFBW), greater average daily gain (ADG), dry matter intake (DMI), and lesser gain:feed (G:F) than SMS steers (P ≤ 0.02). No differences were evident in marbling score or Quality Grade distributions between SMS and LMS steers (P ≥ 0.13). In Exp. 1, no differences in growth performance, carcass traits, AFBW, or calculated frame size (FS) were observed for steers initially implanted with SS or CH (P ≥ 0.12). In Exp. 2, steers implanted initially with SS had heavier final BW, greater ADG and DMI (P ≤ 0.01), and similar G:F (P = 0.78) than NI steers. Steers initially implanted with SS had heavier HCW (P < 0.01), but no other differences in carcass characteristics were observed (P ≥ 0.23). Additionally, steers implanted with SS tended to have heavier AFBW (P = 0.07) and greater calculated FS (P = 0.05) than NI steers. Steers of different MS responded similarly to implants. Previous exposure to implants did not alter the response to the terminal implant. Estradiol increases the FS of steers; however, when similar doses of estradiol are compared, trenbolone acetate did not further increase FS (Exp. 1).
miR-331-3p Inhibits Inflammatory Response after Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Directly Targeting NLRP6

Background The mechanism of inflammatory reaction after intracerebral hemorrhage remains unclear, which to some extent restrains the therapeutic development of hemorrhagic stroke. The present study attempts to verify whether NLRP6 plays an important role in inflammatory reaction after intracerebral hemorrhage and identify the critical microRNA during the process. Methods Suitable simulated cerebral hemorrhage environments were established in vitro and in vivo. BV2 cells were treated with hemin to induce cell damage. Collagenase was used to establish a model of mouse cerebral hemorrhage. The relationship among NLRP6, miR-331-3p, and the corresponding inflammatory expression was closely observed during this process. Techniques, such as western blot, real-time quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence, and immunocytochemistry, were used to detect the expression of relative genes and molecules in the in vitro and in vivo models. Results Downregulated miR-331-3p increased the expression of NLRP6 and alleviated the expression of TNF-α and IL-6. The neurological function recovery of mice was promoted after intracerebral hemorrhage. Conclusion miR-331-3p regulated the inflammatory response after cerebral hemorrhage by negatively regulating the expression of NLRP6.
Reaction to Playback and Density Estimations of Syrian Woodpeckers Dendrocopos syriacus in Agricultural Areas of South-Eastern Poland

Abstract. The numbers and density of Syrian Woodpeckers were estimated in a synanthropic environment in an area of 238 km2 in SE Poland during 2003–2005. The combined cartographic method together with voice stimulation (playback) was used during the study. The birds' reaction to the playback was also assessed. It was found that the woodpeckers reacted most strongly to voice stimulation in March and April, which led to a high rate of discovering breeding sites during this period. During the breeding period (May-June) the birds reacted less strongly to playback, which significantly decreased our ability to find their territories. The woodpeckers most often reacted to vocal provocation by drumming and emitting alarm calls, which permitted rapid confirmation of the birds' presence in their territories. During the three years of the study, respectively 29, 41 and 35 Syrian Woodpecker breeding pairs were confirmed, giving a mean density of 1.2–1.7 pairs/10 km2 for the entire study area, and 13.8–19.5 pairs/10 km2 calculated for the area of optimal habitat, such as orchards, tree lines and the scattered tree growth associated with human settlements (21 km2). The densities noted are among the highest found in both Poland and Europe.
Antibacterial activity of essential oils against the etiological agent of American foulbrood disease (Paenibacillus larvae).

Summary Roussenova, N. , 2011. Antibacterial activity of essential oils against the etiological agent of American foulbrood disease (Paenibacillus larvae). Bulg. J. Vet. Med., 14, No 1, 17−24. Antibacterial activities of eleven essential oils against Paenibacillus larvae (15 field strains and the reference BCCM / LMG 9820 strain) were studied by the disk diffusion method and the method of serial dilutions in agar. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of essential oils was determined within 1%–0.015% v/v. Highest activity: MIC ≤ 0.06–0.015% v/v was shown by essential oils of cinnamon, thyme, clove, peppermint, lemongrass, sage and oregano. Variable activity exhibited marjoram and tee tree oils. Citrus essential oils showed the lowest inhibitory effect with MIC ≥ 0.12– 1.0% v/v for mandarin oil and ≥ 0.25–0.5% v/v for grapefruit oil. Established antibacterial activity against Paenibacillus larvae encourages further research to include essential oils as an alternative means in the measures for prevention and control of American foulbrood without the use of antibiotics.
A GIS-based analysis of the urban green space accessibility in Craiova city, Romania

ABSTRACT The population living in large urban areas faces multiple pressures on their physical and psychological well-being coming from various polluting sources: air pollution, water pollution, and high noise level, thermal and visual stress. Urban green spaces have a positive impact on human health, as they help people relax more. Stress relief through physical exercise and social interaction is possible by having an increased access to parks or other green areas. As in the case of many growing cities, Craiova faces a continuous demand for more construction development space, while the shrinkage of urban green areas is becoming an issue. Using a GIS-based method, this study analyses the accessibility of Craiova residents to urban green spaces, identifying the areas with reduced green spaces and making recommendations for the improvement of the green areas available to residents. The number and location of the parks in the city are correlated with the population density within residential areas in order to analyse the accessibility to green areas based on both walking and driving distance between the access points of the green spaces and the residential areas. Data indicate an unevenly distribution of parks and access to green areas.
Inheritance of Leaf Spots and Their Genetic Relationships with Leaf Shape and Vein Color in Caladium

The ornamental value of caladium (Caladium ·hortulanum Birdsey) depends to a large extent on its foliar characteristics. Efficient genetic improvement of caladium foliar characteristics requires a good understanding of the inheritance of these traits, including leaf shape, color, and spots. This study was conducted to determine the inheritance of leaf spots in caladium and to understand their relationships with leaf shape and main vein color. Eighteen controlled crosses were made amongeight commercial cultivars expressing red or noleaf spots, and progeny of these crosses were observed for segregation of leaf spots as well as leaf shape and vein color. A single locus with two alleles is shown to be responsible for the presence or absence of leaf spots in caladium, with the presence allele (S) dominant over the absence allele (s). The major spotted commercial cultivar Gingerland is heterozygous for this trait. Leafspotsareinheritedindependentlyfromleafshape,buttheyarecloselylinkedwiththecolorofthemainleafveins. The recombination frequencies between the leaf spot locus and the main vein color locus ranged from 0.0% to 8.9% with the crosses or the parental cultivars used, with an average of 4.4%. Leaf spots and vein colors represent the first linkage group of ornamental traits in caladium and possibly in other ornamental aroids. The knowledge gained in this study will be valuable when it comes to determine what crosses to make for development of new cultivars. It may be also useful to those interested in determining the inheritance of similar traits in other ornamental plants, including other ornamental aroids such as dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia Schott).
Onset and Severity of Spousal Violence Among Chinese Migrant Families: A Zero-Inflated Poisson Model

Abstract Analyzing 1268 stratified random samples from one of the biggest cities in China’s Pearl River Delta with the zero-inflated Poisson model, this study identifies the factors associated with the onset and severity of spousal violence by males and females separately under the social exchange perspective. The results indicate that spousal violence follows gender symmetry in migrant families, and violence against men is mainly reflected in psychological violence. The new pattern of “cradle snatching” makes men fully protected in family relationships. However, women’s education level and economic independence do not represent a protective factor against violence from husbands. Patriarchal cognition is deeply rooted in migrant families, even though the family pattern has been changed and women’s status has improved in China. Young couples should contribute to the family according to their own abilities, and should not make either one feel wronged.
On the Influence of the Load Parasitics on the CM Conducted EMI of BLDC Motor Drives

This paper analyzes the influence of the load parasitics on the conducted electromagnetic emissions, especially on their common mode component. The analyses have been performed on a BLDC motor driver, switched with bipolar PWM. According to the final installation of both the electronic module and the load, the prescribed test setup for the electromagnetic interference (EMI) measurements can vary. This modifies the parasitic element values and it can even worsen the emission level, when the load chassis is connected to the reference plane. In this paper, the effect of the load parasitic elements on the conducted emission is analyzed in details, and an equivalent model is derived and verified by simulation. Moreover, such simulations proved that the delay compensation technique can be used to counteract the EMI increase due to the load parasitics.
Genetically Predicted Blood Pressure Across the Lifespan

Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for stroke. Yet, it remains unknown whether blood pressure pulsatility (pulse pressure [PP]) causally affects stroke risk independently of the steady pressure component (mean arterial pressure [MAP]). It is further unknown how the effects of MAP and PP on stroke risk vary with age and stroke cause. Using data from UK Biobank (N=408 228; 38–71 years), we selected genetic variants as instruments for MAP and PP at age ≤55 and >55 years and across age deciles. We applied multivariable Mendelian randomization analyses to explore associations with ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and their subtypes. Higher genetically predicted MAP was associated with higher risk of ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage across the examined age spectrum. Independent of MAP, higher genetically predicted PP only at age >55 years was further associated with higher risk of ischemic stroke (odds ratio per-SD-increment, 1.23 [95% CI, 1.13–1.34]). Among subtypes, the effect of genetically predicted MAP on large artery stroke was attenuated, whereas the effect of genetically predicted PP was augmented with increasing age. Genetically predicted MAP, but not PP, was associated with small vessel stroke and deep intracerebral hemorrhage homogeneously across age deciles. Neither genetically predicted MAP nor PP were associated with lobar intracerebral hemorrhage. Beyond an effect of high MAP at any age on ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, our results support an independent causal effect of high PP at older ages on large artery stroke. This finding warrants further investigation for the development of stroke preventive strategies targeting pulsatility in later life.
Effects of Calcium Chloride and Eco-Friendly Deicer on the Plant Growth

This article presents an effect of deicer such as (calcium chloride) and EFD(Eco-Friendly Deicer) composed by organic acids on the survival and growth of plant. Pine and bush clover which are main natural species on the road side, and young radish and kidney bean which are cultivation species used in this test that responses of survival and growth were analyzed as grade concentration of deicers. Bush clover showed the most sensitive survival response among 4 species to the deicer. Pine growth didn't have statistical significance as the kind of deicers and concentration variation, but growths of bush clover and kidney bean showed growth inhibition in concentration more than 3% of and EFD1. The results of survival and growth for (calcium chloride) demonstrated that young radish and pine are tolerant species and bush clover and kidney bean are sensitive species. Although EFD1 manufactured by chemical showed the negative effect on the survival and growth of plants, EFD2 made with waste compost was confirmed that it has the positive influence to the survival and growth of the both sensitive and tolerant plant species for chloride.
GADF/GASF-HOG:feature extraction methods for hand movement classification from surface electromyography

Human intention gesture recognition is widely used in hand rehabilitation, artificial limb control, teleoperation, human-computer interaction and other fields. It has great application value, however, how to extract human intention gesture accurately has been a research hotspot. Inspired by the image processing technology of machine vision, the surface electromyographic (sEMG) signal was selected as the source signal of motion intention in this work, and the original sEMG signal was converted into Gramian Angular Summation/Difference Field (GASF/GADF) image. Then, Histogram of Oriented Gradient (HOG) features of the corresponding GADF and GASF image were extracted. The extracted features are named as GASF-HOG and GADF-HOG. The Bagging method was used to map the features to six common gestures to realize the classification of intention gestures. Ten volunteers participated in the experiment, and the experimental data were used to verify the proposed method. The experimental results showed that the average accuracies of the proposed methods (GADF-HOG with Bagging, GASF-HOG with Bagging) were as follow: GADF-HOG with Bagging was with 95.73 ± 1.90%, and GASF-HOG with Bagging was with 93.63 ± 1.54%. The method proposed in this paper is inspired by image processing technology of machine vision, which provides a new idea about the human intention gesture recognition by combining the interdisciplinary knowledge.
Anthocyanin content and profile within and among blueberry species

Anthocyanins in ripe fruit of four Vaccinium species and genotypes within these species were compared, revealing substantial inter- and intra-species variability among these commercial and non-commercial blueberries. The highest total anthocyanin content occurred in the bilberry (V. myrtillus L.). Commercial lowbush blueberry clonal mixtures and wild velvet leaf blueberries (V. myrtilloides L.) had about 43% of the anthocyanin content of bilberries (fresh weight basis). Three commercial highbush cultivars (V. corymbosum L.) had about 30% of the bilberry level, while wild genotypes of highbush blueberries had almost 60% of the bilberry level. Acetylation of anthocyanins occurred widely among all species, except bilberries. Although the proportions of the five blueberry anthocyanidins varied substantially among the commercial blueberries, these differences probably do not contribute substantially to differences in their relative antioxidant capacity. Key words: Vaccinium, bilberry, acetylation, cluster anal.
Diskurs

Ist heute eine Wiederbelebung von Vorstellungen geboten, die eine Übertragung gesellschaftlicher Demokratieprinzipien auf die Wirtschaft fordern? Hartmut Wächter hat dies in seinem jüngsten Beitrag (2010) für diese Zeitschrift offensichtlich für notwendig gehalten, mit dem einzigartigen Fall der Hoppmann GmbH in Siegen anschaulich illustriert und im Anschluss grundlegende Fragen zur Einordnung und Umsetzung wirtschaftsdemokratischer Überlegungen präsentiert. Roland Czada und Walther-Müller-Jentsch, beides profilierte Kenner der politikwissenschaftlichen wie soziologischen Diskussion zur Wirtschaftsdemokratie, greifen nachfolgend zentrale von Wächter vorgebrachte Fakten und Einschätzungen auf. Dabei liefern sie aus ihrer je eigenen Sicht eine pointierte wie perspektivenorientierte und für eine weitere Arbeit am Gegenstand ausgesprochen hilfreiche Standortbestimmung. Eine solche weiterführende Standortbestimmung erleichtert die Diskussion (vgl. hierzu historisch auch Potthoff 1985), könnte sie allerdings auch für diejenigen verkürzen, die nach eingehendem Studium des Originalbeitrages und der hierdurch stimulierten Diskursbeiträge zum Schluss kämen, dass eine Fortführung der Diskussion zur Demokratisierung der Wirtschaft im bisherigen Gewande nicht nur (wie bisher) bereits an der präzisen Beschreibung des Gegenstandes scheiterte, sondern dass dessen vage Manifestationen weder normativ geboten noch empirisch als nützlich erachtet werden können. Diese Position ist wissenschaftlich nicht einfach vom Tisch zu wischen. Warum? Der Begriff, um den es hier geht, beinhaltet zwei erläuterungsbedürftige Bestandteile, nämlich „Wirtschaft“ und „Demokratie“. Wenden wir uns zuerst der „Demokratie“ zu. Was in gesellschaftlichen Debatten vermeintlich klar klingt, ist es in seiner wissenschaftlichen Präzisierung mitnichten (vgl. Czada 2002). Die Art und Weise, wie kollektive Entscheidungen oder Entscheidungen für das Kollektiv herbeigeführt, gewichtet, umgesetzt und sanktionsbewehrt kontrolliert werden, kann unterschiedlich legitimiert werden und wird es in der Tat auch, national wie international. Von den vielen, hier zu nennenden Stichworten mag der Klassiker „Repräsentationsdemokratie vs. direkte Demokratie“ das Gemeinte andeuten. Über die Inhalte, die nach einem als legitim ausgewiesenen Modus gefunden werden, ist dann noch nicht einmal gesprochen. Deshalb ist eine mündlich tradierte oder schriftlich fixierte, alle Akteure im Prozess verbindende Grundlage wie beispielsweise eine Verfassung im politischen Bereich notwendig, um Prinzipien, Standards, Rechte wie Pflichten dieser Akteure ausweisen, quasi das Spielfeld und die Spielregeln festzulegen sowie den Geist des Spiels auszuweisen.
HIV and AIDS and self-forgiveness: The views of a group of people living with HIV and AIDS in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, South Africa

ABSTRACT It is timely to have this kind of study in South Africa as the country has an increasing number of people living with HIV and AIDS. While an extensive literature has documented factors associated with HIV and AIDS, psychosocial variables associated with the health of persons living with HIV (PLH) have only begun to receive attention recently. The objective of this paper was to explore the views of a group of people living with HIV and AIDS regarding HIV and AIDS and Self-Forgiveness. Theoretical base: To examine the role of self-forgiveness in people living with HIV and AIDS, George Engel’s Biopsychosocial Model was adopted. Methods: Individual In-depth Interviews were conducted with 10 purposefully-selected participants in Ekurhuleni. Outcomes: Results showed that self-forgiveness has a huge role in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS. For instance, it has been found that self-forgiveness leads to acceptance of HIV status, promote infected people to seek medical care, and eventually gain the confidence to disclose to friends and families. Work implications: In conclusion, self-forgiveness has micro, messo and macro implications as it promotes good health of people living with HIV and AIDS; enhance HIV status self-disclosure and adherence to HIV treatment.
Subversion of host stress granules by coronaviruses: Potential roles of π‐rich disordered domains of viral nucleocapsids

Coronavirus nucleocapsids (CoV N's) play both structural and non-structural roles in viral life-cycle. Here, we propose a mechanism for host stress granule (SG) subversion by CoV N proteins. We posit that disordered domains of CoV N's can engage in π-π intermolecular fuzzy interactions with host SG proteins and are crucial to the viral hijacking of host machineries. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Cohniella × carbonoi (Oncidiinae, Orchidaceae), a New Natural Hybrid from Santa Marta, Colombia

We propose a new natural hybrid between Cohniella cebolleta and C. nuda (Orchidaceae, Oncidiinae) from Santa Marta Colombia: Cohniella × carbonoi Yepes-Rapelo & Cetzal is described and illustrated herein. It is vegetatively similar to C. nuda in the the semi-pendulous plant habit and the length of the leaves, but the flowers have intermediate characters between the putative parents. A table of diagnostic characters for the new hybrid and its putative parents, a comparative figure, and a map showing the geographical distributions are provided.
Changes in attention and mental rotation performance in relation to luminance variations in educational spaces

This paper attempts to investigate attention and mental rotation performance of students under two groups of luminance ratios in the visual field during VDT work. Each experiment was conducted under daylit conditions and consisted of two trials (with and without shading device) which were carried out in one experimental session. Twenty university students were recruited as participants to perform cognitive test as well as to administer subjective evaluations in a mock-up VDT station. Luminance ratios were grouped based on the ratios between bright light and direct surroundings. Results showed that the students gave faster responses for finding the correct target when the luminance distribution was not uniform whereas the number of correct answers given was higher when the luminance distribution was uniform. Subjective sensation of visual discomfort and lighting appraisal were in the same trend, indicating uniform luminance distribution was more appreciated by the participants. Based on these findings, the study provides additional insights in the effect of luminance patterns on individuals' performance, health and wellbeing in educational buildings.