Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
PRODUÇÃO DE UM MAPA PEDOLÓGICO ASSOCIANDO TÉCNICAS COMUNS AOS MAPEAMENTOS DIGITAIS DE SOLOS COM DELINEAMENTO MANUAL DE UNIDADES DE MAPEAMENTO

A producao de mapas pedologicos por meio de tecnicas do mapeamento digital de solos (MDS) pode ser dificultada pela falta de mapas pedologicos tradicionais de referencia. Nessas situacoes, o conhecimento tacito do mapeador pode ser usado para o delineamento manual das unidades de mapeamento (UMs) a partir de geracao de um mapa de ocorrencia de tipos de solos preditos pelo MDS. Os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar e comparar mapas de solos gerados por dois metodos, um denominado “MDS direto”, em que foi gerado um mapa preditor de UMs com base no modelo estabelecido com informacoes provenientes de um mapa pedologico convencional de referencia preexistente, e outro em que o modelo preditor foi estabelecido a partir do exame de atributos morfologicos de 193 perfis de solo para identificar os tipos de solos, gerando-se um mapa com a indicacao de ocorrencia de tipos de solos sobre o qual foi realizado o delineamento manual das UMs, com base em mudancas das feicoes da superficie do solo. As predicoes foram feitas usando arvores de classificacao Simple Cart,correlacionando oito variaveis do terreno com a ocorrencia de UMs identificadas com nomes de classes de solos do Sistema Brasileiro de Classificacao de Solos. A acuracia dos mapas foi avaliada pela “verdade de campo” (verificacao em campo do tipo de solo ocorrente e comparacao com o previsto no mapa) e pela concordância dos mapas gerados com o mapa de referencia. Quando avaliado pela “verdade de campo”, a acuracia do mapa gerado pelo metodo MDS direto foi de 74 %, enquanto a acuracia do mapa de MDS com delineamento manual foi de 79 %. Os dois metodos apresentaram resultados satisfatorios; o metodo que usou o delineamento manual e a identificacao em alguns locais dos tipos de solo no campo apresentou a vantagem de nao necessitar de mapas pedologicos de referencia para o treinamento dos modelos preditores.
Reservoir Oil Characterization for Compositional Simulation of Solvent Injection Processes

Reliable design of solvent injection for oil recovery requires accurate representation of multiphase behavior in a wide range of pressure–temperature–composition conditions. Volume shift is often required to improve density predictions, separately from compositional behavior predictions, in conventional fluid characterization methods (CM). Thermodynamically, however, volumetric behavior predictions are consequences of compositional behavior predictions. We develop a new fluid characterization method (NM) that gives accurate multiphase behavior representation for oil/solvent mixtures without volume shift. The Peng–Robinson EOS is used with the van der Waals mixing rules. The NM is compared with the CM in terms of phase diagrams, minimum miscibility pressure calculations, and oil displacement simulations. It is shown that the CM with volume shift can give erroneous phase behavior and oil recovery predictions. The NM requires no volume shift to achieve accurate predictions of compositional and volumetric pha.
Crystal structure of atomoxetine hydrochloride (Strattera), C17H22NOCl

Commercial atomoxetine hydrochloride crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P212121 (#19), with a = 7.362 554(12), b = 13.340 168(27), c = 16.701 887(33) Å, V = 1640.421(5) Å3, and Z = 4. The structure was solved and refined using synchrotron powder diffraction data, and Rietveld and density functional techniques. The most prominent feature of the structure is zigzag chains of N–H···Cl hydrogen bonds along the a-axis. The powder pattern has been submitted to the ICDD for inclusion in future releases of the Powder Diffraction File™.
Nonrigid registration based method for correction of distortions in echo planar images

To my parents and To my beloved wife, Xin Liu, and wonderful sons, Hanfei and Peiyuan iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First, I would like to thank my advisors, Dr. Fitzpatrick for their teaching, guidance and support. I feel honored to have two great professors to be my advisors. Both of them provide tremendous amount of help and advice on my studies and research. This work would not have been done without the support of them. I would also like to thank Dr. David Pickens not only for being my committee member but also for having me in his project. He is always being nice and provides a lot of help to me during my entire stay here. I would like to thank Dr. John Gore and Dr. Mitchell Wilkes for serving on my committee and providing invaluable insights on my work. I also want to thank Dr. Victoria Morgan. She helps me on data acquisition and is always willing to answer my questions. I thank all other members in MIP lab. Their friendship possesses an infinite value to me. Special thanks to Ning Xu, Rui Li and Xia Li for their great help on my studies and research work. Nobody has been more important to me in the pursuit of this degree than the members in my family. I would like to thank my parents for their unending support and faith in me. I want to thank my wife Xin Liu for her constant love and my two lovely sons, Hanfei and Peiyuan for the delight they can always bring to me.
Principal Component Analysis of Integrated Metal Concentrations of Bogacayi Riverbank Sediments in Turkey

This r esearch was carried out along the banks of the Bogacayi River in the western part of Antalya in Turkey. We investigated the concentration, average distribution, and level of contamination of the sediments by heavy metals for monitoring purposes. In this study, 25 sediment samples from different stations were collected and analyzed along the Bogacayi’s banks. Heavy metals detected in order of abundance are Mg> Fe > Al > Ti> MN > Cr > Ni > Ba > V > Zr > Zn > Co > Cu > Pb > As > Mo > W > Cd > Sb > Ag. The average concentration of each heavy metal elements was compared to those of the earth crust, sandstone, ultrabasic rock, especially with the acceptable limit for Turkey, in order to determine their anomalies. The concentration of Cr in sample 24 was 19.85 times and Ni in sample 25 was 19.29-7.71 times higher than the acceptable limit for Turkey. In samples 24 (1.87 times) and 25 (1.85 times), Co was also higher than the acceptable limit for Turkey. As confi rmed by the coeffi cient correlation analysis, the PCA, anthropogenic activities is thought to have possibly contributed most of the Sb, Mo, and Pb, and led to an increase in the quantities of elements such as: Fe, V, Mn, Co, Ni, Mg, Cr, and As. Most of the Al, Ti, Zr, Zn, W, Ba, and Cu, and a majority of the Fe, V, Mn, and Sn, potentially resulted from a natural source. Samples 24 (Zn, Co, Mn, Fe, V, Cr, Mg, and Ba) and 25 (Ni, Co, Fe, and Mg) contain several numbers of heavy metals, each showing high anomalous concentrations, which are related to anthropogenic sources. The ANOVA model summary reveals the high explanatory power of R 2 = 100.00%, indicating that the number of samples used in this study was suffi cient.
Effectiveness of recombinant desulphatohirudin in reducing restenosis after balloon angioplasty of atherosclerotic femoral arteries in rabbits.

BACKGROUNDThe effectiveness of balloon angioplasty is limited by a restenosis rate of approximately 30%. Recombinant desulphatohirudin (r-hirudin [CGP 39393]) has been found to be highly effective in preventing acute platelet-rich thrombosis after deep arterial injury as compared with heparin.METHODS AND RESULTSThis study evaluated the effect of intravenous r-hirudin, a selective inhibitor of thrombin, on restenosis after balloon angioplasty in 29 rabbits. Focal femoral atherosclerosis was induced by air desiccation endothelial injury followed by a 2% cholesterol diet for 1 month. At angioplasty (2.5-mm balloon with three 60-second, 10-atm inflations 60 seconds apart), the rabbits received heparin (150 units/kg bolus, n = 16) or r-hirudin (1 mg/kg bolus followed by infusions of 1 mg/kg for the first hour and 0.5 mg/kg for the second hour, n = 13). Angiograms performed before and after angioplasty and before death were analyzed quantitatively by a blinded observer. Rabbits were killed 2 hours (n = 14) or 2.
A novel synthesis of Z-(9)-hexadecenal in improved yields, from aleuritic acid

Z-(9)-Hexadecenal, an important pheromonal component, was synthesised from aleuritic acid, using novel procedure, resulting in improved yields. Microwave-assisted technique was also applied in the esterification of aleuritic acid, leading to shorter reaction times and 98% yield of methyl aleuritate.
Relationship between Physical Activity and Health Outcomes in Persons with Psychotic Disorders after Participation in a 2-Year Individualized Lifestyle Intervention

Abstract People with psychotic disorders have a significantly increased risk of physical diseases and excessive mortality rates. The aim of the study was to investigate relationships between changes in physical activity, levels of salutogenic health, and glycated hemoglobin among people with psychotic disorders after participation in an individualized lifestyle intervention. The results from analyses showed that self-reported increased physical activity was positively associated with the level of salutogenic health and negatively associated with the level of HbA1c on an individual level. The results indicate that coordinated, individualized, holistic and health-promoting nursing care is crucial to enabling enhanced lifestyle within this vulnerable target group.
Rzwqm Simulations of Water and Nitrate Movement in a Manured Tall Fescue Field

Disposal of animal waste on agricultural lands has been a widely used practice. The mechanisms and processes controlling the fate of manure in agricultural systems have not been fully understood, however. In this study, the Root Zone Water Quality Model (RZWQM) was used to simulate water and nitrate movement in a tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea L.) field after broiler litter applications. The simulations were evaluated against experimental results from a well established tall fescue field in Fayetteville, Arkansas, which had not received any fertilizer or manure for several years before the experiment. Broiler litter was applied at 8.96 Mg/ha twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Tall fescue yield, soil nitrate-N, soil temperature, soil water content, and soil water pressure head were measured during the 2-year period. Generally, the model provided adequate predictions of soil temperature, soil water content, and soil water pressure head at various soil depths. It also predicted adequately the responses of soil profile (90 cm) nitrate-N to broiler litter applications. However, the model overpredicted nitrate concentration in water samples collected at 200-cm soil depth with suction lysimeters. This trend could be attributed to the effects of a fragipan at 80 to 114-cm soil depth on preferential transport of water and nitrate that was not considered in the model. It is also plausible that water samples from suction lysimeters did not represent preferential transport of nitrate in the field.
IDENTIFICATION AND STRUCTURE-FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE SPECIFICITY DETERMINING RESIDUES OF THE ALPHA SUBUNITS OF THE PROTEOSOMAL COMPLEX

Motivation: Proteosomes are polyenzymatic proteolytic structures that provide the degradation of the bulk of cytoplasmic proteins to oligopeptides. The proteosomal genes in the eukaryotes all arose by duplication of a single ancestral gene encoding the proteosomal subunits in the bacteria. The analysis of evolutionary events after duplication may be useful for discovering new information about proteosomal structural and functional properties. Results: We confine our study here to the detection of the positions of the α-subunits whose amino acid substitutions are specific to particular subunits of the proteosomal alpha-rings. We detected a set of the α-subunit positions whose substitutions are specific to the genes that encode the various proteosomal subunits. It was demonstrated that these specific amino acid substitutions are the features of residues that form the subunit contacts in the α-ring of the proteosomes. Availability: The proteosomal sequences, multiple sequence alignments and phylogenetic tree used in analysis are available upon request.
Van Der Waals Interactions Based Rheological Analysis for Electrosterically Stabilized Nano-Sized Alpha Silicon Carbide-Lactobacillus Gg Dispersions

Although enormous potential benefits are envisioned with the application of nanotechnology in conjunction with biological systems, interactions of nano particulate materials with biological materials is not well understood. The focus of this dissertation is to determine the mathematical relationships of the forces between nanoparticles and biological agents. The systems under investigation are the α-SiC/H2O/LGG polar based systems. The mathematical analysis for the surface forces, based on the attractive van der Waals forces for the α-SiC/H2O/α-SiC and α-SiC/H2O/LGG polar solvent based systems are presented and discussed. The rheological parameters including pH, zeta potential, shear rate, shear stress and viscosity that alter the dispersion mechanisms are also presented and discussed. The concurrence of the experimental analysis with the mathematical modeling is also presented. The rheological analysis in these systems for determining of the optimum amounts of dispersant, binder, plasticizer and solids loading using the Krieger-Dougherty fit and Liu’s model are presented and discussed. αSiC/H2O/α-SiC and α-SiC/H2O/LGG polar solvent based samples were also fabricated to test for an application area of nano-bio technology: A novel nano and micro porous materials fabrication process. Porous materials are used for a variety of applications including insulation, filtration, catalytic substrates, textiles and consumer goods and
Crystal structure of 13-(4-fluorophenyl)-11,13-dihydro-1H-benzo[h]indazolo[6,7-b] [1, 6]naphthyridin-12(6H)-one — dimethylformamide — water (1/2/1), C29H31FN6O4

Abstract C29H31FN6O4, monoclinic, P21/n, a = 12.405(2) Å, b = 11.5703(18) Å, c = 19.459(3) Å, β = 96.358(2)°, V = 2775.9(8) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.0457, wRref(F2) = 0.1329, T = 296(2) K.
Viewpoint independent matching of planar curves in 3D space

We present a new approach to match planar curves using the weak perspective projection model. This is based on a set of shape parameters that can be extracted from a closed or open contour, derived from the original image as a (s) boundary code. In order to reduce the complexity and increase the robustness of the matching process, the original parameters are reduced to a set of three intermediate variables, each of which can be calculated independently. These variables are contained within a system of linear equations which de4ne the angles and the ratio of the heights of corresponding point pairs on the two contours with respect to a 5oating coordinate system. The shape matching process is scale and orientation independent, and the original parameters that describe the relative pose of the two contours in 3D space can be recovered subsequently. The approach can be applied to “featured” and “featureless” contours, to whole and partial contours, and is demonstrated on images of contours and mechanical parts and tools to recover identity and pose. 2003 Pattern Recognition Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Preliminary observations on carcass traits and meat yield of five types of Brahman-influenced grass-fed bulls

Benefitingfrominterventionsof thesavannaecosystem, breedersinLosLlanosof ApureState(Venezuela) are exploring the opportunity to improve cattle genetics by implementing crossbreeding programs.Fifty bulls (23 months of age) of five types of Brahman influence [Brahman (n =10), F1 Angus x Brahman (F1­Angus; n = 10), F1 Chianina x Brahman (F1­Chianina; n = 10), F1 Romosinuano x Brahman (F1­Romosinuano; n =10), and F1 Simmental x Brahman (F1­Simmental; n = 10)] were selected to be compared in carcass performance(linear measurements, quality and quantity indicators, Venezuelan and U.S. grades, and cutability) at a desirableconformation endpoint with a suitable market weight of 480 kg. An ANOVA­covariance was performed using thegeneralized linear model and frequency distribution of Venezuelan and U.S. grades by breed type were comparedusing theχ2test (P < 0.05). Shorter Brahman carcasses exhibited the most abundant finish, significantly differentfromthe longer F1­Simmental and F1­Romosinuano counterparts. All carcasses fell into the Ayoungest maturityand were eligible for the USDA"Bullock" class designation; 62%reached the top Venezuelan quality grade, 96%graded U.S. Standard and 64%reached the U.S. yield grade 1, indicating superior cutability. Significant differences(P<0.05)in yieldof individual cuts (ribeye +striploin, andcuts fromthe round) were detectedbetween F1­Romosinuano and Brahman, F1­Angus, and F1­Chianina counterparts. F1­Chianina bulls had slight but significant(P<0.05) advantages inyieldof high­valuedboneless cuts as comparedtothose of F1­RomosinuanoandF1­Simmental counterparts. Conversely, F1­RomosinuanooutperformedF1­Chianina in1.73 %of medium­valuedboneless cuts (P<0.05). Under the sample selectioncriteria andharvest endpoint, slight changes incarcassperformance can be expected fromcrossbreeding.
The reductive amination of α-ketoisocaproic acid using a leucine dehydrogenase-modified gold electrode

ABSTRACT In the present paper, the reductive amination of α-ketoisocaproic acid to L-leucine was monitored using a new modified electrode based on gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and leucine dehydrogenase (LeuDH). The modified electrode was prepared by self-assembling of AuNPs with thiocytosine followed by the immobilization of the enzyme. The enzyme-modified electrode response was investigated by chronoamperometry for indirect quantification of ammonium ion () involved in the reaction. This reaction is catalyzed by LeuDH and takes place in the presence of ammonium chloride, as nitrogen source, and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), as cofactor. The enzyme-modified electrode was also used for in situ electrochemical NADH regeneration. After one step NADH regeneration the conversion of ammonium ion was improved. The modified electrode has good sensitivity (0.91 × 10−3 A/M) and reproducibility with an RSD of 8.4% (n = 4). The experimental determination of ammonium ion was confirmed by standard Berthelot spectrophotometric method.
Partition and Structure of Aqueous NaCl and CaCl2 Electrolytes in Carbon-Slit Electrodes

We report molecular dynamics simulation results obtained for aqueous NaCl and CaCl2 solutions used as electrolytes in model electric double layer capacitors. The electrodes are carbon-slit pores of widths 0.65, 0.7, 0.79, 0.9, 1.2, and 1.6 nm. The applied voltage is represented as a uniform surface charge density on the pore surfaces. Toward replicating experimentally relevant conditions, the surface charge densities span between 0 (neutral pore) and 15 μC/cm2 (both positive and negative). Charge localization on pore entrances is not considered. As the neutral pores are charged, we monitor the accumulation of the ions from the bulk (at ∼1.8 M ionic strength) to the pores. Our results show that the ionic concentration inside the pores increases as the surface charge density increases, as expected. More interestingly, the surface charge density at which the ions begin to penetrate the pores increases as the pore width decreases and as the ion size and the ion hydration strength increase. The pore width at w.
High Resolution Interferometric Fourier Transform Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy in Supersonic Free Jet Expansions

The experimental principles of high resolution interferometric FTIR absorption spectroscopy of ultracold gas phase molecules in supersonic free jets are outlined briefly. As examples for typical results the spectra of neat CO (6 K), C2H2 (31 K) and CH3CCH (50 K.) are presented and discussed (rotational temperatures in parentheses). The vibrational temperature in v10 (328 cm"') of propyne is less than 150 K. The linewidths are essentially Doppler limited with resolutions of 0.004 cm"1. A new set of spectroscopic constants for V( (3335.0601 +0.0003 cm-1) of propyne is obtained. Rotational, vibrational and nuclear spin symmetry relaxation are discussed as well as further potential and already existing applications of this new kind of IR spectroscopy.
Student Perceptions of Value: A Qualitative Study of Student Experiences in the Communication Center

The goal of this study was to understand student experiences in and perceptions of a new communication center. Researchers conducted 22 semi-structured qualitative interviews with students who visited the communication center and conducted a thematic analysis of the interview transcripts. Overall, the findings suggest that students had positive experiences and indicated some areas for future development. The primary value of communication center lies in the knowledge and perceived credibility of the coaches. The communication center also serves as a unique site for addressing communication apprehension and helping students transfer communication skills to other contexts. To continue to develop, additional resources are needed to invest in coaches, space, and marketing in order to adequately serve the needs of all students.
High Pressure Homogenization as a Novel Approach for the Preparation of Co-Crystals

The feasibility of producing pharmaceutical co-crystals by simultaneous high pressure homogenization (HPH) of solid API and co-former has been investigated using as model the co-crystal forming system represented by theophylline (TPL) and saccharin (SAC). First, thermodynamic aspects of this process have been clarified by investigating the ternary system TPL – SAC – water, particularly by constructing its phase diagram and by measuring representative points of its solubility in water at temperatures between 15 and 35 °C. In a second step, the co-crystal TPL:SAC has been produced through simultaneous homogenization of aqueous suspensions of the raw materials TPL and SAC, achieving at the same time a solvent-mediated transformation of the precursors toward the co-crystal TPL:SAC and a comminution of the product particles. After 2 h of processing, corresponding to ca. 34 passes across the homogenizer at a pressure drop of 600 bar, a narrow size distribution with a median x50 of 4.1 μm has been obtained. Fina.
Quebec Yardımcı Teknoloji Kullanıcı Memnuniyeti Değerlendirme 2.0 Anketi’nin protez ve ortez kullanan bireylerde Türkçe adaptasyonu

Amac: Quebec Yardimci Teknoloji Kullanici Memnuniyeti Degerlendirme (Q-YTKMD) anketi, cok cesitli teknolojik yardimci cihaz kullanan bireylerin memnuniyetlerinin degerlendirilmesinde yaygin olarak kullanilan, standardize bir ankettir. Bu calismanin amaci Turk populasyonunda protez ve ortez kullanan bireylerde Q-YTKMD anketinin gecerlik ve guvenirlik ozelliklerini arastirmak idi. Yontem: Calismaya cesitli alt ekstremite ortezi, govde ortezi ve alt ekstremite veya ust ekstremite protezi kullanan 151 birey dahil edildi. Q-YTKMD anketinin Turkce cevirisi yapilarak, bireylere 7 gun ara ile 2 kez uygulandi. Anketin guvenirligi test-tekrar test yontemi (sinif ici korelasyon katsayisi-ICC) ile degerlendirilirken, ic tutarlilik Cronbach alpha ile analiz edildi. Anketin gecerligi, cihaz ve servis memnuniyetini sorgulayan vizuel analog skalasi ile iliskisine (Pearson korelasyon katsayisi) bakilarak degerlendirildi. Bulgular: Q-YTKMD-TR anketinin test - tekrar test guvenilirligi mukemmel bulundu (ICC= 0,96, %95 guven araligi: 0,944-0,976). Anketin ic tutarlik degeri cok iyi olarak tespit edildi. Cronbach alpha katsayisi, anketin toplam skoru icin 0,851, yardimci cihaz memnuniyeti alt basligi icin 0,801 ve hizmet memnuniyeti alt basligi icin 0,835 idi. Q-YTKMD-TR anketi toplam skorunun, vizuel analog skalasi gosterdigi yuksek korelasyonlar, anketin cok iyi derecede gecerliligi oldugunu ifade etmekteydi. Sonuc: Bu calismanin sonuclarina gore Q-YTKMD-TR anketi, protez ve ortez kullanicilarinda, bireylerin yardimci cihaz memnuniyetini degerlendirmede gecerli ve guvenilir bir yontem olmasi ile Turk populasyonunda uygulanabilecegi dusunulmektedir.