Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between the Quality of Life and Hope with Depression among Divorced Women and Divorce Applicant

The aim of this current study is to identify the relation of hope and the quality of life with depression in divorced women and those who want to get divorce in Ahvaz City. The population of this study include all of the women who referred to the Family Divorce court Ahvaz City in 2014. The population of the number of divorce cases was 125 people and 191 available widow were selected in available sampling method and the total number of them were 316 person. The tools which were applied in this study consist of miller hope scale (1988), the world health organization quality of life questionnaire summary (1998) and beck depression questionnaire (1978). The study design was correlation that the obtained results based on correlation and regression analysis shows the a=0.001 and there is a relationship. Between Hope life and qualify of life with depression among divorced women and divorce applicant in Ahvaz City.
Technical copper minimising strategies to keep an old friend going.

In the recent past, environmental and social concerns rose up postulating a reduction of copper input into the environment. The first step to reduce copper inputs via fungicides was the changing from copper oxychloride to copper hydroxide resulted in an immense reduction of copper input. The further improvement of existing hydroxide formulations led to an additional reduction of dose rates. Both steps were conducted successfully as proven by similar efficacy figures for the old and new formulations when tested in several crops and years. Apart from technical aspects, all other instruments and techniques have to be optimised to guarantee a constant efficacy level with copper fungicides in future.
Otoliths as individual indicators: a reappraisal of the link between fish physiology and otolith characteristics

Otoliths are remarkable recorders that store visual and chemical information that can be interpreted with regard to individual fish phenotype trajectory, life history events and environment. However, the information stored in the otoliths must be interpreted with the knowledge that the otolith is an integral part of fish sensory systems. This means that the environmental signals recorded in the otoliths will be regulated by the homeostatic apparatus of the individual fish – its physiology and ultimately its genetic make-up. Although this may complicate interpretation of environmental signals, it also opens up avenues for new research into the physiology and life history of individual fish. This review focuses on research areas where the coupling between otolith characteristics and fish physiology may yield new insights. Most of the research ideas are by no means new, but rather represent largely forgotten or less-explored research areas. Examples of questions that are fundamental, unanswered and with the potential to yield significant new insights are those related to the coupling of otolith and fish growth through metabolism, and the formation of opaque and translucent growth zones in relation to the physiology of the individual. An integration of visual and chemical data with bioenergetic modelling may yield some of the answers.
Phenology and pomology of almond’s cultivars and genotypes using multivariate analysis

The present research aimed to study the flower and fruit properties of 60 almond’s cultivars and genotypes. All fruit and kernel traits had high heritability (ranged from 20.73 to 92.13%). Double kernel and pistil length showed the most and few genotypic variation, respectively. The most yield belonged to Filippo Ceo, K8-24, Fragiulo and K9-24 (6.9, 6.84, 6.78 and 7.6 kg/tree respectively). Multivariate analysis was the applied technique to determine the relationship among important traits. Kernel weigh caused yield directly and kernel width indirectly. To estimate kernel weight, kernel variables had less R square (0.61) than nut variables (0.94).
Pan-genome analysis of Senegalese and Gambian strains of Bacillus anthracis

Bacillus anthracis is the causative agent of anthrax, and it is classified as “category A” biological weapon. There were six available complete genomes (A0248, Ames, Ames Ancestor, CDC684, H0491 and Sterne). Here, one Gambian and two Senegalese strains (Gmb1, Sen2Col2 and Sen3) were added. In this work, the pan-genome of B. anthracis was studied based on nine strains and using bioinformatics tools as Cluster of Orthologous Groups (COG) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). Thereafter, B. anthracis pan-genome having 2893 core genes and 85 accessory genes was estimated. With Mauve method, the pan-genome of B. anthracis was verified and it was found to be very narrow and clonal. To have confidence in this study, different tools were used to compare and validate the results. All of the tools yielded the same results; the addition of the Senegalese and Gambian strains did not change the nature of the B. anthracis pan-genome (2893 core genes and 85 accessory genes), which had a core/pan-genome ratio of 99%. The closed nature of the pan-genome of B. anthracis (the core genome) represents 99% of the pan-genome size. The hypothesis that B. anthracis had a closed pan-genome was hereby validated. Key words: Bacillus anthracis , Senegalese, Gambian strains, pan-genome.
High school students’ perceived creativity self-efficacy and emotions in a service learning context

Our study examined the relationship of creativity self-efficacy and emotions of high school students (n = 279) in Singapore before and after they attended a three to five-day international service learning program. Participants completed a creativity self efficacy scale, the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) and Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). We found a positive, significant correlation between creativity efficacy and positive affect, life satisfaction and subjective happiness but negative correlation with negative mood affect. In addition, students whose creativity efficacy was moderately high were found to have reported higher ratings of life satisfaction after having participated in service learning. Our findings provide initial evidence suggesting that service learning with positive intervention is positively related to creativity self-efficacy and happiness of youth.
Quantitative detection of cariogenic Streptococcus mutans from saliva using TaqMan assay by Real-Time PCR: A case study in Allahabad

Mutans streptococci have been implicated as cariogenic bacteria in dental caries because they can produce high levels of dental caries-causing lactic acid and extracellular polysaccharide. The aim of this study was to isolate and characterize the mutans streptococci from the saliva obtained from the peoples of Allahabad. The specifically designed TaqMan probe based Geno-Senâ€™s SM Kit for quantitative detection of Streptococcus mutans using Real-Time PCR model Rotor Gene 6000 (Corbett Research, Australia) on the basis of gtfB gene. The specific master mix contains reagents and enzymes for the specific amplification of S. mutans and for the direct detection of the specific amplificon in fluorescence channel cycling Green (FAM) of the Rotor Gene 6000 and the reference gene on cycling Yellow (Joe) for external positive standards of S. mutans MTCC-890. In t his study all previously biochemically identified cariogenic clinical isolates were used for TaqMan assay. Out of 10 isolates of Streptococcus sp. 6 isolates namely as MS1; MS9; MS36; MS45; MS54 and MS72 were amplified and found 1079324; 93182; 145439; 13696; 25011 and 3501577 copies/ml. Standard S. mutans MTCC-890 has also amplified and showed 3524945 copies/ml. Using this assay, the numbers of cariogenic S. mutans bacteria in saliva and dental plaque was observed. Present investigation revealed that the TaqMan assay is accurate and useful for the absolute and relative quantification of cariogenic bacteria from oral specimens.
Innovation from user experience in Living Labs: revisiting the ‘innovation factory’-concept with a panel-based and user-centered approach

This paper focuses on the problem of facilitating sustainable innovation practices with a user-centered approach. We do so by revisiting the knowledge-brokering cycle and Hargadon and Sutton’s ideas on building an ‘innovation factory’ within the light of current Living Lab-practices. Based on theoretical as well as practical evidence from a case study analysis of the LeYLab-Living Lab, it is argued that Living Labs with a panel-based approach can act as innovation intermediaries where innovation takes shape through actual user experience in real-life environments, facilitating all four stages within the knowledge-brokering cycle. This finding is also in line with the recently emerging Quadruple Helix-model for innovation, stressing the crucial role of the end-user as a stakeholder throughout the whole innovation process.
Entry and exit decisions in dierentiated product markets: the spanish car industry.

This paper is aimed at modelling entry and exit decisions in the con- text of product dierentiation. Firms introduce a new product when the expected discounted pro…t exceeds the sunk cost of developement. This is an in…nitely repeated game that should be solved using dynamic pro- gramming tools. As a …rst attempt, this paper presents just a two-stage model where …rms …rst choose product characteristics, summarized by an index, and then compete in prices. Firms face …xed costs of entry and constant marginal cost of production. The model is solved for alternative demand speci…cations to obtain the expected variable pro…t of entering with a given set of characteristics. This is used to characterize entry de- cisions: entry takes place when pro…t exceeds …xed cost. The empirical exercise is carried out using data on the spanish car industry for the pe- riod 1990-2000. Preliminary estimates of the structural model show an inverse relation between entry and …xed cost, and a weak positive relation with variable pro…ts, suggesting the importance of controlling misspeci…- cation in the empirical model. Future extensions of the paper will make use of the one-period pro…t function from the two-stage game to obtain a estimable entry condition in the fully dynamic setting.
Complex Modeling of Factors Influencing Market Success of New Product and Service Developments

Identification of drivers of new product success and analysis of their relations are very critical for companies to be successful in their core markets. It is agreed in the literature that firm strategy (marketing synergy, technology synergy), process characteristics and product characteristics all influence market success. Our main objective was to develop an innovation model integrating the structural and process elements influencing market success of innovations. We empirically tested our model by structural equation modeling and found that market success of innovations was highly determined by product characteristics, but it was also significantly, but to a lesser extent, influenced by process characteristics and the firm strategy. We also found that market success of innovations intensified the reactions of competitors.
Classical simulation of photonic linear optics with lost particles

We explore the possibility of efficient classical simulation of linear optics experiments under the effect of particle losses. Specifically, we investigate the canonical boson sampling scenario in which an n-particle Fock input state propagates through a linear-optical network and is subsequently measured by particle-number detectors in the m output modes. We examine two models of losses. In the first model a fixed number of particles is lost. We prove that in this scenario the output statistics can be well approximated by an efficient classical simulation, provided that the number of photons that is left grows slower than n . In the second loss model, every time a photon passes through a beamsplitter in the network, it has some probability of being lost. For this model the relevant parameter is s, the smallest number of beamsplitters that any photon traverses as it propagates through the network. We prove that it is possible to approximately simulate the output statistics already if s grows logarithmically with m, regardless of the geometry of the network. The latter result is obtained by proving that it is always possible to commute s layers of uniform losses to the input of the network regardless of its geometry, which could be a result of independent interest. We believe that our findings put strong limitations on future experimental realizations of quantum computational supremacy proposals based on boson sampling.
Introduction to NDT by Active Infrared Thermography1

In recent years, active infrared (IR) thermography has emerged as a widely used method for nondestructive testing. Thermography offers noncontact, wide area detection of subsurface defects, and can be used as an alternative or complement to conventional inspection technologies. In this paper, basic principles of active IR thermography are presented. For examples of applications, references 1-3 are recommended.
Stress Distribution of Bolted Joints With Different Lay-Up Types

A parametric study of the stress distribution in the composite plates is undertaken to show the effect of different lay-ups. Full 3-D elastic properties are required in the modelling. These properties are calculated using equations taken from the literature and derivation from simple Classical Laminate Plate Theory (CLPT). In previous experimental work, it was shown that tensile failure involved the development of a damage zone at the edge of the hole. In a double-lap joint, it is assumed that uniform stresses are exhibited throughout the plate thickness. Different lay-ups system give different tangential stress distributions and insignificant variation in the radial stress distribution along the hole boundary.
Epidemiology and strain identification of Blueberry scorch virus on highbush blueberry in British Columbia

The epidemiology of Blueberry scorch virus (BlScV) in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) was studied over four consecutive years (2001 to 2004) in British Columbia. BlScV was first identified in British Columbia in 2000 and was identified in 40 commercial blueberry fields in 2001, and by 2004, it had spread to 122 fields. BlScV was also detected in cranberry (V . macrocarpon) and black huckleberry (V. membranaceum). The rate of BlScV spread in three commercial blueberry fields was determined by mapping diseased plants over three years. The percent increase in diseased plants ranged from 4.4% to 5.2% from 2001 to 2002, and from 4.2% to 9.6% from 2002 to 2004. Partial coat protein gene sequences of 12 BlScV isolates from BC shared 88-100% amino acid sequence identity with each other, and were more closely related to previously described strains BC-2 and NJ-2, than to strains BC-1, NJ-1 and WA-2.
Impact of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program on Health Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients with COPD experience a succession of distressing physical, psychological and social changes. Currently, there is no cure for COPD or its debilitating effects on pulmonary function. As a result, health care professionals have shifted their focus from reversing the disease process to reducing disability and improving QOL. The study was to assess the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation program on health outcomes of patients with COPD. The study was conducted in the chest diseases department of Mansoura University Hospital. A total of 27 COPD patients were enrolled in the study. They received the two- month home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program in addition to usual hospital care. The health outcomes were measured by five tools; Saint's George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), six minutes walk test, Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale and pulmonary function test. The study revealed that, only activity dimension of SGRQ improved significantly in patients with both moderate and severe disease stages while patients with very severe stage showed significant improvement in all dimensions of SGRQ except symptoms dimention. There was no significant improvement in pulmonary function tests of patients in three disease stages. Functional capacity and perceived exertional dyspnea were significantly improved for patients in the moderate and severe stages, while very severe stage patients showed significant improvement only in perceived dyspnea. The supervised two- month home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program is an effective non pharmacological intervention in the management of moderate, severe and very severe stable COPD patients. Keywords: Pulmonary rehabilitation; Quality of Life; health outcomes; COPD stages.
Performance analysis of compression ignition engine using rubber seed oil methyl ester blend with the effect of various injection pressures

Biodiesel is an alternate fuel for Diesel engine due to its properties is close to diesel fuel. Also it is biodegradable, non-toxic, and renewable in nature. In the present work, the performance, emission, and combustion characteristics of a Diesel engine using diesel and 25% rubber seed oil methyl ester diesel blend have been investigated with the effect of different injection pressures like 200 bar, 225 bar, and 250 bar with different load conditions. The biodiesel was prepared from raw rubber seed oil using transesterification process. The performance and emissions parameters were measured and compared with diesel and B25 blend with standard injection pressure of 200 bar. The results showed that the brake thermal efficiency for 25% rubber seed oil methyl ester is increased with 250 bar injection pressure compared to other injection pressures. It is closer to diesel fuel operation with standard injection pressure of 200 bar injection pressure at full load. The carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and smoke were decreased for the injection pressure 250 bar, whereas the NO emission is increased at full load compared to other injection pressures. The cylinder peak pressure, heat release rate are increased for 25% rubber seed oil methyl ester and the ignition delay is decreases with increase in injection pressures.
Predicting Disengagement From Care In An Early Psychosis Patient Cohort In The United States

The current study aims to assess baseline variables which may predict disengagement from care among patients with psychosis seeking treatment at an early intervention clinic in the United States. Based on literature published at sites outside the United States, we predict that duration of untreated psychosis, global assessment of functioning, forensic history, family contact, and substance abuse are predictive of disengagement during the first year of outpatient treatment. Patients were grouped according to whether or not they disengaged from care in a one year follow-up, and compared them on the above discrete and continuous variables with chi-square analysis and Student‟s t-tests, respectively. Although none of the statistical tests reached significance, data trends suggest that longer duration of untreated psychosis, lower global assessment of functioning, forensic history, substance abuse, and less family contact may be associated with disengagement from care.
The strength of the atom localization coupling with the standing-wave field under the dephasing rate influence

We investigate the localization of the four-level V-type atom inside a classical standing-wave field through the absorption spectrum of the weak probe field. The expression of the probe absorption spectrum is derived analytically via perturbation treatment of a weak probe field. Numerical results and discussion of the probe susceptibility spectrum behaviour via non-perturbation treatment of the density matrix elements to all orders of fields are obtained. We have shown that the precision of localization of the atom is dependent on the dephasing rates of atomic coherence as well as on some parameters of the driving and standing-wave fields. A strong localization through sharply peak is achieved at a certain value for the dephasing rates in resonance detunings. Key words: Quantum optics, atomic system, atom localization.
Identification of pollen grains of some species of Eugenia and Syzygium (Myrtaceae) using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Four plant species have been collected from the parks and botanic gardens in Egypt; namely: Eugenia supraxillaris, Eugenia uniflora, Syzygium cumini, Syzigium jambos. These species were tentatively selected from the two genera Eugenia and Syzygium for studying their pollen morphology. Farther, their pollens have been undertaken as modules representing preliminary trials to test the efficiency of the Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy as a tool for pollen grains identification. This methodology is applied as a novel tool to screen the chemical compositions of pollen grains. In case of successful application of this method, a larger number of Myrtle taxa can be subject to future studies for unraveling the knots of controversy and taxonomic arguments about the stability or segregation of some species of the two genera mentioned above. Pollen samples, belonging to the four species under investigation, were examined with light photomicroscope as regards to some morphological features, principally: pollen shape; size; aperture characters; and pollen class. The results obtained showed that the pollens of the examined species were oblatespheroidal toprolate spheroidal in shape. Tricolporate and tetracolporate types were detected in all the studied taxa. FT- IR identification revealed that all the studied species were closely similar with regard to their chemical compositions. Thus, the results obtained at this stage might assume that the pollen grains of the Eugenia and Syzygium species under investigation exhibit close similarity.
Effect of length-to-diameter ratio on axial velocity and hydrodynamic entrance length in air-water twophase flow in vertical pipes

The effect of pipe length-to-diameter ratio (L/D) on air-water two phase slug flow regime development is hereby investigated. Axial velocity along the leading Taylor bubble and hydrodynamic entrance length required to establish a fully developed parabolic profile were critically assessed. The eccentricity distribution of axial velocity on leading Taylor bubble stream and on its nose is observed in all the L/D geometry ratios. The radial component of the axial velocity profile in the liquid film ahead of the leading Taylor bubble is represented by a power law function; with exponent n=6.1 for L/D=833.3 and n=5.7 for L/D=1666.7. Despite a decrease in the exponent as L/D ratio increases, the full parabolic profile could not be reached. This suggests that further investigation on L/D ratio incorporating other inherent variables which are likely to affect the development of the full parabolic profile may be required.
Possible neuroprotective trait of Dysophylla auricularia methanol extract

This study evaluated the inhibitory capacity of hydroxyl radical ( ● OH), nitric oxide radical (NO ● ), lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity of methanol extract of Dysophylla auricularia (MDA) whole plant. For this MDA at 50-200 µg/mL was tested by taking trolox (TRO: 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid) as a standard. The TRO was used at 50 µg/mL. The results suggest that, MDA concentration-dependently exhibited strong antioxidant and anti-AChE activities. Significant ( p <0.05) activity was observed in the MDA and TRO co-treatment group. D. auricularia may be one of the good sources of neuroprotective phytoconstituents.