Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cross-species amplification of Clupeidae microsatellite DNA markers in common kilka, Clupeonella cultriventris from the Caspian Sea

Common kilka Clupeonella cultriventris (Nordmann, 1840) is a brackish water and small pelagic fish species and is one of the most abundant fishes that live gregariously in the Caspian Sea. A total of 60 specimens of adult common kilka were sampled from two seasons. Fifteen pairs of microsatellites previously developed for A.sapidissima, C. pallasi, C.harengus, and S. pilchardus were tested for cross-species amplification on the common kilka. In this study, only five primer pairs were used successfully. Analyses revealed that the average of alleles per locus was 14.4. The average observed and expected heterozygosity was 0.153 and 0.888, respectively. All loci significantly deviated from H–W equilibrium. These results together with significant Rst. values for genotypic differences support the existence of different genetic populations along the Caspian Sea coast (Guilan Province).
The New Incinerator in Parma and the News from Newspapers - The Importance of Communication in Terms of "Environment and Health"

Objective is the evaluating of news concerning the incinerator in Parma and assessing any potential information gap, which could be addressed by institutional communication. Articles from both online and printed newspapers were selected, then underwent to double-blind review and were further evaluated also by a non-partisan expert. 2,390 articles were found through ‘Google News’ (incinerator, waste-to-energy plant, Parma); 96 of these were selected according to the relevance of the theme, then they were categorized as ‘informative’, ‘scientific’, ‘political’, ‘socio-political’ and ‘economic’ by all three evaluators. Such classification was finally contextualized depending on the type of newspaper. The agreement was considered using Cohen's kappa statistic. Within the 96 articles, 3 were economic, 34 political, 29 socio-political, 28 informational and only 2 scientific. The articles were further categorized by type of newspaper: 1% economic, 1% political, 5.2% environmentalist, 15.6% self-defined independent, 35.4% national and 41.7% local newspapers. This review shows that both local and national press are interested in the topic at issue, nevertheless it reveals a lack of scientific information. This analysis has not found articles in which the institutions directly involved have been consulted. Thus it would be desirable to have a greater mutual cooperation between the press and such institutions.
Response of Mediterranean coralline algae to ocean acidification and elevated temperature

The effects of elevated partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2) and temperature, alone and in combination, on survival, calcification and dissolution were investigated in the crustose coralline alga Lithophyllum cabiochae. Algae were maintained in aquaria during 1 year at near‐ambient conditions of irradiance, at ambient or elevated temperature (+3 °C) and at ambient [ca. 400 parts per million (ppm)] or elevated pCO2 (ca. 700 ppm). Algal necroses appeared at the end of summer under elevated temperature first at 700 ppm (60% of the thallus surface) and then at 400 ppm (30%). The death of algae was observed only under elevated temperature and was two‐ to threefold higher under elevated pCO2. During the first month of the experiment, net calcification was significantly reduced under elevated pCO2. At the end of the summer period, net calcification decreased by 50% when both temperature and pCO2 were elevated while no effect was found under elevated temperature and elevated pCO2 alone. In autumn and winter, net calcification in healthy algae increased with increasing temperature, independently of the pCO2 level, while necroses and death in the algal population caused a net dissolution at elevated temperature and pCO2. The dissolution of dead algal thalli was affected by elevated pCO2, being two‐ to fourfold higher than under ambient pCO2. These results suggest that net dissolution is likely to exceed net calcification in L. cabiochae by the end of this century. This could have major consequences in terms of biodiversity and biogeochemistry in coralligenous communities dominated by these algae.
MIMO Antennas for a Terrestrial Point-to-Point Wireless Link: From the Optimum Antenna Spacing to a Compact Array

Multiple-input- antennas are investigated for terrestrial point-to-point wireless link. The lack of rich scatters in a terrestrial wireless channel results in an ill-conditioned channel matrix for a long range link with compact arrays, which can cause a high bit error rate. This paper demonstrates that the channel matrix can be improved by carefully selecting the antenna spacing. Unfortunately, an optimum antenna spacing that guarantees a good channel matrix is too large to implement for most long range terrestrial wireless links. On the other hand, a channel capacity study of an 8 � 8 link reveals that multiple antennas do provide more capacity even with small antenna spacing. Constellation multiplexing is then applied to the compact array conguration to solve the unreliable communication problem. In addition, a multilevel maximum ratio combining technique is introduced to improve detection efficiency.
ASSESSMENT OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR LOW PRESSURE TURBINE TONE NOISE PREDICTION

The capability to accurately predict the tone noise of Low Pressure Turbines (LPT) is crucial in designing and optimizing aircraft engine turbofans for low noise emissions. Especially during approach conditions the LPT is an important noise source for commercial aircraft. In this paper, two methodologies for exhaust turbine tone noise analysis are described and validated against an experimental database measured in an acoustic test rig. The first method, a preliminary analysis technique, is suitable during the early design phase; whereas the second methodology is based on a 3D linearized approach which is used in the last steps of the acoustic design. Very good agreement is observed between numerical predictions and measurements for all interactions at approach operating conditions. NOMENCLATURE k harmonic or scattering index K kernel element kx, ky axial and circumferential wavenumbers m circumferential order N number of blades Np number of panels p disturbance acoustic pressure W acoustic power R radius t time L ,W loading and upwash elements U, V axial and circumferential components of the mean flow velocity u, v axial and circumferential components of the disturbance velocity W mean velocity magnitude x, y axial and circumferential coordinates z chordwise coordinate Greek: Γ vortex strength per chord unit length Ω rotational speed ω radian frequency %, ρ mean and disturbance density θ stagger angle Subscripts: 1,2,3 up/downstream pressure, vorticity (b) 4,5,6 up/downstream pressure, vorticity (a) 7,8,9 up/downstream pressure, vorticity (c) a,b,c upstream, inter-rows and downstream f,s first row, second row Acronyms: PWL sound PoWer Level = 10 log10(W/W0) W0 = 1 pW SPL Sound Pressure Level = 20 log10(p rms/p0) p0 = 20μPa V, B vane, blade INTRODUCTION Nowadays, strict legislation on airplane acoustic emissions imposes well defined limits of perceived noise. Such targets can be achieved through an accurate acoustic design and prediction of the whole engine. This procedure includes the analysis of the tonal noise generated inside the turbine, as this component may play an important role in the overall engine acoustic signature at certain operating conditions. For these reasons, the development of fast and reliable numerical techniques to be used both in the preliminary design phase and in the detailed assessments is strongly pushed by the aeronautical industry. Obviously, different design phases require different kinds of tools: fast and 1 Proceedings of 10 European Conference on Turbomachinery Fluid dynamics & Thermodynamics ETC10, April 15-19, 2013, Lappeenranta, Finland
Piezoelectric energy harvesting from broadband random vibrations

Energy harvesting for the purpose of powering low power electronic sensor systems has received explosive attention in the last few years. Most works using deterministic approaches focusing on using the piezoelectric effect to harvest ambient vibration energy have concentrated on cantilever beams at resonance using harmonic excitation. Here, using a stochastic approach, we focus on using a stack configuration and harvesting broadband vibration energy, a more practically available ambient source. It is assumed that the ambient base excitation is stationary Gaussian white noise, which has a constant power-spectral density across the frequency range considered. The mean power acquired from a piezoelectric vibration-based energy harvester subjected to random base excitation is derived using the theory of random vibrations. Two cases, namely the harvesting circuit with and without an inductor, have been considered. Exact closed-form expressions involving non-dimensional parameters of the electromechanical system have been given and illustrated using numerical examples.
Forecasting Inflation with the Hybrid New Keynesian Phillips Curve: A Compact-Scale Global VAR Approach*

ABSTRACT In this article, the multihorizon predictive power of the Hybrid New Keynesian Phillips Curve (HNKPC) is analysed by making use of several close- and open-economy specifications for the headline inflation of six developed countries. The key element is the use of direct measures of inflation expectations – Consensus Forecast – embedded in a compact-scale Global VAR (GVAR) environment, becoming the baseline open-economy HNKPC (OE-HNKPC) specification. These OE-HNKPC point forecasts are evaluated using the Root Mean Squared Forecast Error (RMSFE) statistic and statistically compared with several benchmarks, including traditional atheoretical models. Several OE-HNKPC as well as a closed-economy HNKPC (CE-HNKPC) specifications are also analysed. The results indicate that in four out of six countries, the CE-HNKPC is the best forecasting model, whereas for the same countries, a parsimonious OE-HNKPC is the second-best alternative, and in most cases, outperforming traditional statistical benchmarks. The RMSFE is obviously affected by the unanticipated effects of the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), spoiling out the performance of a number of competing forecasts. However, when considering an evaluation sample just before the crisis, both the CE-HNKPC and the parsimonious OE-HNKPC still come out as the best forecasting models. Furthermore, these preferred models also do an excellent job tracking inflation better than the best atheoretical models during the GFC.
TRP Ion Channels: From Distribution to Assembly

Transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channel superfamily is widely distributed from neuronal to non-neuronal tissues by serving as cellular sensors via interacting with a wide spectrum of physical and chemical stimuli. TRP ion channels are tetrameric protein complexes. Accordingly, TRP subunits can form functional both homomeric channels and heteromeric channels which either in the same subfamily or in the different subfamilies to diversify TRP channel functions. In this chapter, we will briefly introduce this fascinating ion channel superfamily. Further, we will summarize current knowledge on mammalian TRP ion channels distribution in tissues and organs as well as assembly of these ion channel subunits. Implications and related physiological roles regarding distribution and assembly will be overviewed as well.
An Improved NSGA-II and its Application for Reconfigurable Pixel Antenna Design

Based on the elitist non-dominated sorting ge- netic algorithm (NSGA-II) for multi-objective optimization problems, an improved scheme with self-adaptive cross- over and mutation operators is proposed to obtain good optimization performance in this paper. The performance of the improved NSGA-II is demonstrated with a set of test functions and metrics taken from the standard literature on multi-objective optimization. Combined with the HFSS solver, one pixel antenna with reconfigurable radiation patterns, which can steer its beam into six different direc- tions (θDOA = ± 15°, ± 30°, ± 50°) with a 5 % overlapping impedance bandwidth (S11 < -10 dB) and a realized gain over 6 dB, is designed by the proposed self-adaptive NSGA-II.
Dark matter in the KL moduli stabilization scenario with SUSY breaking sector from N = 1 SQCD

We investigate neutralino dark matter from a string/M-theory perspective. Using the Kallosh-Linde (KL) scenario to stabilize the string moduli requires supersymmetry breaking for uplifting to a de Sitter vacuum. We consider the free magnetic dual description of N = 1 SUSY QCD with massive flavours, the Intriligator-Seiberg-Shih model (ISS), as an F-term dynamical SUSY breaking sector. This framework allows for a gravitino mass in the TeV range. Moreover, due to the plethora of particles from the ISS sector, we investigate the consequences of coupling the MSSM with the KL-ISS setup to obtain constraints from both late entropy production and the dark matter relic density. In addition to thermal neutralino production, we consider neutralino production via the decays of gravitinos and ISS fields.
Developing as a College Science Teacher: Using Identity to Examine Transformation

Guided by identity theory, this study investigated how a college biology professor’s early career experiences contributed to the transformation of his identity as a college science teacher. This study showcases the four components of identity as described by Gee as a lens and it specifically focuses on the emergent role of institutional identity and its associated conflicts with incompatible belief systems. This qualitative study illustrated the utility of Gee’s theory to study how various components of identity can be useful to examine the transformation of a college faculty member. The participant’s position as a non-tenured faculty member created dissonance between his developing beliefs concerning quality science instruction and those imposed on him by his department
Trade and Poverty in South Asia: An interpretive Survey

The link between trade liberalisation and poverty has become one of the most debated topics in international trade and development in recent years. Among policy analysts and policy makers there is widespread concern that trade liberalisation has an adverse impact on poverty in developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to inform this debate through an interpretive survey of the literature on the nexus of trade liberalisation and poverty with emphasis on the South Asian experience. The key inference is that there is no unique answer to the question whether trade liberalisation reduces poverty in the South Asian region. Different empirical studies provide contradictory results (or mixed results), with some studies demonstrating that trade liberalisation reduces poverty and others showing that trade liberalisation increases poverty. There are some winners in countries in the region: some segments of the population and some regions have experienced reduction in poverty following liberalisation reforms. All in all, trade liberalisation is not a "magic bullet" in reducing poverty; indeed, it may well be one determinant of poverty. As advocated by many, it is important to have complementary policies to reduce poverty while implementing trade policy reforms.
A SIAN J OURNAL OF C HEMISTRY A SIAN J OURNAL OF C HEMISTRY Activation Energy Parameters for Hydrodynamic Permeability of Binary Aqueous Solutions of Divalent Transition Metal Sulphates and Magnesium Sulphate Through an Inorganic Membrane of Aluminium Oxide

In the present study, inorganic membranes of aluminium oxide has been used for the determination of hydrodynamic permeabilities of some divalent transition metal sulphates namely; manganese sulphate, cobalt sulphate, nickel sulphate, copper sulphate, zinc sulphate and magnesium sulphate (reference electrolyte) in water. Filtration coefficient (L p ) as a function of hydrodynamic pressure and the concentration of the solute, rejection or coupling coefficient ( σ ) as a function of solute concentration and activation parameters in order to know the mechanism of flow across an inorganic membrane of aluminum oxide are also determined.
Issues faced by therapists with visible disabilities: The role of transference, anxiety, and the notion of otherness in the therapeutic relationship

Historically, the view towards those with disabilities has ranged from divine reverence to complete social exclusion, with many holding attitudes that fluctuate between these polarities. Based on the notion of otherness and transference anxiety, such perspectives may impact the therapeutic alliance between able-body clients and a counselor with a visible disability. Two focus groups were held, exploring the complexities which may arise within the therapeutic relationship of an able-body client and a counselor with a visible disability. The exploratory investigation centered on: the underlying attitudes towards disabilities, role of disclosure, nature of disability, and client’s self comparison. The focus groups yielded some preliminary findings which may guide therapists with visible disabilities with respect to building rapport and guiding disclosure of the disability. Key words: Counseling, physical disability, therapeutic alliance, attitudes.
Stable umbral chromospheric structures

Aims. To understand the morphology of the chromosphere in sunspot umbra. We investigate if the horizontal structures observed in the spectral core of the Caii H line are ephemeral visuals caused by the shock dynamics of more stable structures, and examine their relationship with observables in the H-alpha line. Methods. Filtergrams in the core of the Caii H and H-alpha lines as observed with the Swedish 1-m Solar Telescope are employed. We utilise a technique that creates composite images and tracks the flash propagation horizontally. Results. We find 0. ′′ 15 wide horizontal structures, in all of the three target sun spots, for every flash where the seeing was moderate to good. Discrete dark structures are identified that are sta ble for at least two umbral flashes, as well as systems of struc tures that live for up to 24 minutes. We find cases of extremely extended s tructures with similar stability, with one such structure s howing an extent of 5 ′′ . Some of these structures have a correspondence in H-alpha but we were unable to find a one to one correspondence for every occurrence. If the dark streaks are formed at the same heights as umbral flashes then there are systems of structures with strong departures from the vertical for all three analysed sunspot s. Conclusions. Long-lived Caii H filamentary horizontal structures are a common and likely e ver-present feature in the umbra of sunspots. If the magnetic field in the chromosphere of the umb ra is indeed aligned with the structures, then the present th eoretical understanding of the typical umbra needs to be revisited.
Analytical Method Validation and Determination of Free Drug Content of 4-n-Butylresorcinol in Complex Lipid Nanoparticles Using RP-HPLC Method

Lipid nanoparticles, one of nanoparticle technology results has been developed both as a drug delivery system and as a research object. Complex lipid nanoparticle, in the drug delivery system development, has an advantage due to its less toxicity. It is important to develop a validated analytical method to determine the drug content in the system of nanoparticle lipid. This research aimed to develop a valid RP-HPLC method to determine free drug content of 4-n-butylresorcinol in the liposome matrix followed by the determination of the encapsulation efficiency (EE%). A system of the RP-HPLC method has been developed using a column of C18 and methanol-redistilled water-glacial acetic acid 79:20:1 (v/v) as the mobile phase with pH maintained at 2.1–2.6. This method was validated in the parameters of selectivity, sensitivity, linearity, accuracy, and precision. During 30 days of storage, the complex lipid nanoparticle system showed the increase in the EE% value during storage time.
Strength Analysis of CFRP Composite Material Considering Multiple Fracture Modes

The strength characteristic of CFRP composite materials often is dependent on the internal micro-structural fracture mode. Therefore, in order to precisely predict this strength, each fracture mode and its mutual influence must be taken into account in a simulation. In this paper, intra-ply fracture progression and load characteristics of a cyclic loading test were analyzed, utilizing a material model proposed by Ladeveze et al. The model can evaluate different fracture modes and the stiffness degradation resulting from them. The analyzed results were compared with actual test results to confirm the validity of the analysis. Another analysis was performed without considering the mutual influence of the different fracture modes, and the results were compared to discuss the necessity of the coupling.
Determinants of Environmental Management Transfer by Japanese Firms in Vietnam

To achieve sustainable development, it is necessary for multinational enterprises (MNEs) to transfer their environmental practices and technologies to developing countries. With our concern about environmental management transfers, we collected data from 96 subsidiaries in a questionnaire survey conducted in early 2010 in Vietnam. Government regulation, environmental strategy, organization and environmental performance are key factors in an analytical framework that depends on resource-based view. A multi-regression method was used for analysis. We found that ISO14001 and green purchasing in parent firms are positively related to the international transfer of these practices. The results also suggest path dependency in international transfer of environmental practices. It should be emphasized that firms increasingly recognize environmental practices as sources of competitive advantage.
Towards evolvable state machines for automation systems

Since several decades, the pressure on organizations to swiftly adapt to their environment has been increasing. This also applies to industry. One of the consequences is the increasing importance of evolvability in production control systems. Many such systems are modelled using finite state machines. This paper presents an explorative attempt to define design rules and constraints that should be applied to state machines to enable evolvability. Our design of an evolvable state machine is based on normalized systems theory. Without loss of generality, this design is inspired by the typical requirements of automation systems. Keywords-Normalized Systems; Evolvability; Finite State Machines; Automation Systems.