Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of Sample Pretreatment and Extraction Methods on the Bioactive Compounds of Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Leaves

To find the most optimal green valorization process of food by-products, sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) leaves (SBLs) were freeze-dried and ground with/without liquid nitrogen (LN), as a simple sample pretreatment method, before ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of polyphenols. First, the water activity, proximate composition, amino acid (AA) and fatty acid (FA) profiles, and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity of dried and fresh SBLs were evaluated. Then, conventional extraction (CE) and UAE of polyphenols from SBLs using water/EtOH:water 14:6 (v/v) as extracting solvents were performed to determine the individual and combined effects of the sample preparation method and UAE. In all the freeze-dried samples, the specific activity of PPO decreased significantly (p ≤ 0.05). Freeze-drying significantly increased (p ≤ 0.05) the fiber and essential FA contents of SBLs. The FA profile of SBLs revealed that they are rich sources of oleic, linoleic, and α-linolenic acids. Although freeze-drying changed the contents of most AAs insignificantly, lysine increased significantly from 7.06 ± 0.46% to 8.32 ± 0.38%. The aqueous UAE of the freeze-dried samples without LN pretreatment yielded the most optimal total phenolic content (TPC) (69.44 ± 0.15 mg gallic acid equivalent/g dry matter (mg GAE/g DM)) and excellent antioxidant activities. Thus, combining freeze-drying with the aqueous UAE method could be proposed as a sustainable strategy for extracting bioactive compounds from food by-products.
Non-metric fluid dynamics and cosmology on Finsler spacetimes

We generalize the kinetic theory of fluids, in which the description of fluids is based on the geodesic motion of particles, to spacetimes modeled by Finsler geometry. Our results show that Finsler spacetimes are a suitable background for fluid dynamics and that the equation of motion for a collisionless fluid is given by the Liouville equation, as it is also the case for a metric background geometry. We finally apply this model to collisionless dust and a general fluid with cosmological symmetry and derive the corresponding equations of motion. It turns out that the equation of motion for a dust fluid is a simple generalization of the well-known Euler equations.
Cellular lattice cores of sandwich panels fabricated by additive manufacturing: Effect of dimensions and relative density on mechanical behaviour

Sandwich panels have a wide field of applications from aerospace to automotive industries. These panels are formed by a core and two layers, having the geometry of the core an important role in its mechanical properties. While the most common cores have hexagonal honeycomb structures, there is a recent trend to replace them with other cellular structures based on truss or lattice arrangements. Previous studies on modified atomic-based lattices reached the conclusion that modified body and face-centred parallelepiped, with vertical struts, denoted by the body- and face-centred parallelepiped with struts in z-axis, provided higher stiffness and absorbed energy with low weight, compared with the conventional design. These promising findings have motivated a further comprehensive investigation of this type of structure. The aim of the present study is to get the body- and face-centred parallelepiped with struts in z-axis structure that provides the highest stiffness and absorbed energy, in comparison with a previous work of the current authors, by changing its dimensions and relative density. To accomplish this purpose body- and face-centred parallelepiped with struts in z-axis lattices with three relative densities, namely, 0.25, 0.30 and 0.35 and with truss radii of 0.8, 0.92 and 1.1 mm were designed, respectively. Samples were printed by additive manufacturing of polylactic acid. The two face sheets (skins) and the core of the panel were manufactured altogether. The mechanical behaviour of the sandwich panels was assessed by three-point bending tests both experimentally and in numerical simulations with finite element analysis. A good correlation between experiments and numerical results was achieved. Simulation results revealed that the highest values of strength, stiffness and absorbed energy were obtained for the combination of the lowest relative density with the highest truss radius. A failure analysis revealed two failure modes, namely, cohesive failure and face sheet failure. Results indicate that the dimensions of the struts and the relative density affect the mechanical performance and the failure mode of the panels.
EFFECTS OF CATTLE DISTURBANCE ON CHANGE IN POPULATION DENSITIES AND FLOWERING OF WRIGHT FISHHOOK CACTUS (SCLEROCACTUS WRIGHTIAE L.D. BENSON)

Abstract In 1979, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Wright fishhook cactus (Sclerocactus wrightiae L.D. Benson) as endangered. Since that time, the potential impacts associated with cattle grazing have been a central focus of land management policies and debate. To better understand and monitor the impacts of cattle disturbance on Wright fishhook cactus population trends, the Bureau of Land Management established 30 macroplots (25 × 50 m). These macroplots were placed in multiple grazing allotments and located in areas representing different levels of disturbance (high, moderate, and low). Our objective was to evaluate the effects of cattle soil disturbance on change in population densities (individuals/macroplot), flowering plant frequency (%), and flowering density (number of reproductive structures/macroplot) of Wright fishhook cactus across 7 years (2011–2017). Our analysis suggests that decreased flowering frequency (%) is significantly associated with high cattle disturbance. However, we observed no significant association between level of disturbance and flower density or change in population density. These results indicate that soil disturbance by cattle may not be significantly impacting Wright fishhook cactus populations or contributing to their range-wide population decline. Resumen En el año 1979, el United States Fish and Wildlife Service declaró a la especie de cacto anzuelo de Wright (Sclerocactus wrightiae L.D. Benson) en peligro de extinción. Desde entonces, se han disputado las políticas de manejo de tierras y los impactos potenciales asociados con el pastoreo de ganado. Para comprender mejor y monitorear los impactos de la ganadería sobre los cambios poblacionales del cacto anzuelo de Wright, el Bureau of Land Management estableció 30 macroparcelas (25 m × 50 m). Las macroparcelas fueron instaladas en múltiples sectores de pastoreo en lugares representando diferentes niveles de perturbación (alto, mediano, y bajo). Nuestro objetivo fue la evaluación de los efectos de la perturbación del suelo causados por el ganado en cambios en la densidad poblacional (individuales/macroparcela), la frecuencia de floración (%), y la densidad de floración (número de estructuras reproductivas/macroparcela) del cacto azuelo de Wright durante siete años (2011–2017). Nuestro análisis sugiere que la frecuencia decreciente de floración (%) está significativamente asociada con la alta perturbación de pastoreo de ganado. Sin embargo, no observamos ninguna asociación significativa entre el nivel de perturbación y la densidad de floración ni el cambio en la densidad poblacional. Estos resultados indican que la alteración del suelo por ganado no tiene un impacto significativo sobre la población del cacto anzuelo de Wright, ni contribuye a su disminución poblacional en toda su distribución geográfica.
On 2K2-free graphs - Structural and Combinatorial View

A connected graph is 2K2-free if it does not contain a pair of independent edges as an induced subgraph. In this paper, we present the structural characterization of minimal vertex separator and show that there are polynomial number of minimal vertex separators in 2K2-free graphs. Further, using the enumeration we show that finding minimum connected vertex separator in 2K2-free graphs is polynomial time solvable. We highlight that finding minimum connected vertex separator is NP-complete in Chordality 5 graphs, which is a super graph class of 2K2-free graphs. Other study includes, enumeration of all distinct maximal independent sets and testing 2K2-free graphs. Also, we present an polynomial time algorithm for feedback vertex set problem in the subclass of 2K2-free graphs.
Do Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations Affect Body Composition, Physical Fitness, Bone Strength and Bone Biomarkers in Female Children and Adolescent Football Players? A One-Season Study

The aim was to compare changes in body composition, physical fitness, and bone biomarkers in female children and adolescent football players with different Vitamin D levels. Twenty-two players were classified into two groups according to 25(OH)D concentrations: 11 with deficient/insufficient 25(OH)D levels (IVD; <30 ng/mL) and 11 with sufficient 25(OH)D levels (SVD; ≥30 ng/mL). Body composition parameters were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and a peripheral quantitative computed tomography scanner. The following physical fitness tests were applied: maximal isometric knee extension (MIF), long jump, 30-m sprint, and 20-m shuttle run test (VO2max). Electrochemiluminescence immunoassays were used to analyze bone biomarkers and 25(OH)D. All variables were registered at the beginning and the end of the football season. The increase in subtotal bone mineral density (BMD) was higher in players with SVD than those with IVD (p = 0.030). Only players with SVD improved their MIF of the left leg (p = 0.005); whereas, only players with IVD decreased their 30-m sprint performance (p = 0.007) and VO2max (p = 0.046). No significant between- and within-group differences were found for bone biomarkers. SVD might cause an extra improvement of subtotal BMD in female children and adolescent football players. Moreover, it seems that the 25(OH)D concentration could be an important parameter for physical fitness improvement in this population.
Health-Related Quality of Life in Children: The Roles of Age, Gender and Interpersonal Trust

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an interesting topic in health care sciences and psychology. Deeper insight into the internal mechanism of this effect through large samples is crucial to further understanding HRQoL and making targeted suggestions to improve HRQoL. The present study aims to investigate the mediating role of interpersonal trust between age and HRQoL from a developmental lens. The purpose of this study was to profile the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 generic scale in China and test the relationship between age and health-related quality of life, as well as the mediating role of interpersonal trust and the moderating role of gender. A sample of 6248 children completed measures of demography, health-related quality of life, and interpersonal trust. Regression analyses were performed to test the mediating role of interpersonal trust and the moderating role of gender. Age was associated with lower health-related quality of life and lower interpersonal trust. Similarly, gender differences were also noted, with boys reporting higher health-related quality of life and lower interpersonal trust than girls. Additionally, the health-related quality of life of girls declined more than that of boys with increasing age. Regression analyses revealed that age could predict decreased health-related quality of life via lower levels of interpersonal trust. What is more, the mediation effect was moderated by gender, with the observed mediation effect being stronger among boys than girls. The current study replicates age and gender differences in health-related quality of life and interpersonal trust. Moreover, this study explained how and when age affected the health-related quality of life of children, and provided a deeper understanding of the relation between age and health-related quality of life.
Shear‐Flexure‐Twist Vibrations in Rectangular AT‐Cut Quartz Plates with Partial Electrodes

The equations of motion including thickness‐twist overtones of thickness shear and flexural vibrations have recently been given for AT‐cut quartz plates [R. D. Mindlin and W. J. Spencer, J. Acoust. Soc. Amer. 42, 1268–1277 (1967)]. These equations are here applied to a rectangular quartz plate with a metallic electrode strip. The equations are solved for the case with all four edges free and the resonant frequencies and displacements are computed as a function of electrode mass and plate geometry. The pertinent resonances in the single‐crystal plates have been identified by x‐ray diffraction topography and the measured frequencies are compared with the computed values. The importance of the electrode in suppression of particular vibrations is briefly discussed.
Lagrangian Subbundles and Codimension 3 Subcanonical Subscheme

We show that a Gorenstein subcanonical codimension 3 subscheme Z in X = P^N, N > 3, can be realized as the locus along which two Lagrangian subbundles of a twisted orthogonal bundle meet degenerately, and conversely. We extend this result to singular Z and all quasiprojective ambient schemes X under the necessary hypothesis that $Z$ is strongly subcanonical in a sense defined below. A central point is that a pair of Lagrangian subbundles can be transformed locally into an alternating map. In the local case our structure theorem reduces to that of Buchsbaum-Eisenbud and says that Z is Pfaffian. We also prove codimension one symmetric and skew-symmetric analogues of our structure theorems.
A classical approach to the graph isomorphism problem using quantum walks

Given the extensive application of classical random walks to classical algorithms in a variety of fields, their quantum analogue in quantum walks is expected to provide a fruitful source of quantum algorithms. So far, however, such algorithms have been scarce. In this work, we enumerate some important differences between quantum and classical walks, leading to their markedly different properties. We show that for many practical purposes, the implementation of quantum walks can be efficiently achieved using a classical computer. We then develop both classical and quantum graph isomorphism algorithms based on discrete-time quantum walks. We show that they are effective in identifying isomorphism classes of large databases of graphs, in particular groups of strongly regular graphs. We consider this approach to represent a promising candidate for an efficient solution to the graph isomorphism problem, and believe that similar methods employing quantum walks, or derivatives of these walks, may prove beneficial in constructing other algorithms for a variety of purposes.
Fractional view analysis of partial differential equation via residual power series transform method

The objective of the present work is to propose an innovative analytical method to obtain fractional Kawahara partial diﬀerential equation (PDEs) approximate solutions. This method, which combines the Laplace transform and the residual power series method (RPSM), is known as the residual power series method (RPSM). The solution is a convergent series established on Taylor’s new form. When determining the series coeﬃcients like RPSM, the fractional derivatives must be cal-culated every time. We only need to perform a few computations to obtain the coeﬃcients because LRPSM only requires the concept of an inﬁnite limit. The advantage of this method is that it does not require Adomian polynomials or He’s polynomials to solve nonlinear problems. As a result, the method’s reduced computation size is a strength. Ad-ditionally, some graphs are drawn for diﬀerent fractional order values. The outcomes conﬁrm the simplicity, reliability, and eﬃciency of our method. The mathematical and symbolic quantities in the study were computed using Maple software.
Evaluation of In Vivo Wound-Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Solvent Fractions of Fruits of Argemone mexicana L. (Papaveraceae)

Introduction The solvent fractions of the fruits of Argemone mexicana L. (Papaveraceae) have not yet been explored scientifically for in vivo wound healing and anti-inflammatory activities. The objective of this study was, therefore, to evaluate in vivo wound healing and anti-inflammatory activities of the solvent fractions of the fruit of Argemone mexicana L. (Papaveraceae) in rats. Method The crude extract of Argemone mexicana was fractionated with n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and distilled water. Wound healing activity was evaluated using excision and incision wound models while anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using carrageenan-induced rat paw and cotton pellet-induced granuloma models. The fractions were evaluated at 5 and 10% ointments using moist-exposed burn ointment as the standard drug, and 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg test doses using aspirin, and dexamethasone as standard drugs for wound healing and anti-inflammatory activities, respectively. All treatment administrations were made orally for anti-inflammatory activity and applied topically for wound healing activity. Result The 10% w/w ethyl acetate fraction ointment showed a significant percentage of wound contraction, reduced period of epithelialization, increased amount of fibrosis, neovascularization, and collagen tissue formation (p < 0.01). The ethyl acetate fraction also showed a significant increase in tensile strength (55%; p < 0.01) and (81.10%; p < 0.01) at the tested doses of 5 and 10% w/w ointments, which was comparable to moist-exposed burn ointment. The ethyl acetate fraction also revealed a significant percent edema inhibition (61.41%; p < 0.01), suppression of the exudate (38.09% p < 0.01), and granuloma mass formations (53.47% p < 0.01) at the tested dose of 400 mg/kg. Conclusion The results of this study showed that the Ethyl acetate fraction of Argemone mexicana fruit has significant wound healing and anti-inflammatory activities which support the traditional claims of the experimental plant.
The Regularization Theory of the Krylov Iterative Solvers LSQR, CGLS, LSMR and CGME For Linear Discrete Ill-Posed Problems

For the large-scale linear discrete ill-posed problem $\min\|Ax-b\|$ or $Ax=b$ with $b$ contaminated by a white noise, Lanczos bidiagonalization based LSQR and its mathematically equivalent CGLS are most commonly used. They have intrinsic regularizing effects, where the number $k$ of iterations plays the role of regularization parameter. However, hitherto there has been no answer to the long-standing fundamental concern of Bjorck and Elden in 1979: {\em for which kinds of problems LSQR and CGLS can find best possible regularized solutions}? Here a best possible regularized solution means that it is at least as accurate as the best regularized solution obtained by the truncated singular value decomposition (TSVD) method or by standard-form Tikhonov regularization and cannot be improved under certain conditions. In this paper we make a detailed analysis on the regularization of LSQR for severely, moderately and mildly ill-posed problems. For the first two kinds of problems, we prove that LSQR finds best possible solutions at semi-convergence and the following results hold until semi-convergence: (i) the $k$-step Lanczos bidiagonalization always generates a near best rank $k$ approximation to $A$; (ii) the $k$ Ritz values always approximate the first $k$ large singular values of $A$ in natural order; (iii) the $k$-step LSQR always captures the $k$ dominant SVD components of $A$; (iv) the diagonals and subdiagonals of the bidiagonal matrices generated by Lanczos bidiagonalization decay as fast as the singular values of $A$. However, for the third kind of problem, the above results do not hold generally. We also analyze the regularization of the other two Krylov solvers LSMR and CGME, proving that LSMR has similar regularizing effects to LSQR for each kind of problem and both are superior to CGME. Numerical experiments confirm our theory on LSQR.
Reliability and Effectiveness of a Lateral Countermovement Jump for Stratifying Shuffling Performance Amongst Elite Basketball Players

Though research suggests that basketball players spend approximately 31% of game actions shuffling laterally, limited data are available on the kinetic factors that separate fast and slow shufflers. The purpose of this study was twofold: (1.) Examine the reliability of kinetic metrics from a single-leg Lateral Countermovement Jump (LCMJ) (2.) Determine if kinetic metrics from the LCMJ can stratify above (i.e., “fast”) or below (i.e., “slow”) median shuffling performance. Twenty professional basketball players participated in the reliability study (21.7 ± 3.5 years, 1.98 ± 0.1 m; 89.9 ± 10.9 kg). One hundred seven professional and thirty-three collegiate basketball players (N = 140) (22.7 ± 3.5 years, 2.0 ± 0.1 m; 98.4 ± 11.9 kg) participated in the experimental study examining the ability of LCMJ kinetics to stratify shuffling performance. Reliability was assessed using Bland–Altman plots, coefficients of variation (CVs), typical errors (TEs), and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Anthropometric and LCMJ kinetic differences between fast and slow shufflers were assessed with an independent t-test. Four kinetic metrics (peak vertical force, peak lateral force, relative lateral force, and lateral impulse) met within- and between-session reliability thresholds (CV < 10% and ICC > 0.70). Faster shufflers generated significantly more relative lateral force than their slower counterparts (9.51 ± 0.8 Nx/kg vs. 8.9 ± 0.9 Nx/kg, %Diff 6.3, p < 0.00007, ES = 0.70). Basketball practitioners who have access to triaxial force plates may consider adding the LCMJ into their testing battery, as relative lateral force is a reliable metric that can stratify fast and slow shufflers.
Longitudinal and transverse structure functions in sheared and unsheared wind-tunnel turbulence

The scaling exponents of the longitudinal structure function, 〈Δuxn〉 and two different transverse structure functions: the longitudinal velocity, u, measured in the transverse, y direction (the direction of the mean shear), 〈Δuyn〉, and the transverse velocity v, measured in the flow direction, x, 〈Δvxn〉, up to n=8, are studied in an approximately uniform shear flow [Shen and Warhaft, Phys. Fluids 12, 2976 (2000)], as well as in decaying (shearless) grid turbulence. Results, for low Reynolds numbers (Rλ∼100–200) and high Reynolds numbers (Rλ∼800–1000) are compared. It is shown that at high Rλ, the scaling exponents of 〈Δuyn〉, ζu(y)(n), are the same as those of the longitudinal structure function exponents, ζu(x)(n), for both even and odd values of n. The observation that ζu(y)(n)∼ζu(x)(n) (n odd) is in violation of the postulate of local isotropy (PLI) and implies that the anomalous scaling (departures from the Kolmogorov 1941 scaling) is fully captured by the anisotropy since these odd moments are zero in.
On Cohen–Macaulayness of Sn-Invariant Subspace Arrangements

Given a partition $\lambda$ of n, consider the subspace $E_\lambda$ of $C^n$ where the first $\lambda_1$ coordinates are equal, the next $\lambda_2$ coordinates are equal, etc. In this paper, we study subspace arrangements $X_\lambda$ consisting of the union of translates of $E_\lambda$ by the symmetric group. In particular, we focus on determining when $X_\lambda$ is Cohen-Macaulay. This is inspired by previous work of the third author coming from the study of rational Cherednik algebras and which answers the question positively when all parts of $\lambda$ are equal. We show that $X_\lambda$ is not Cohen-Macaulay when $\lambda$ has at least 4 distinct parts, and handle a large number of cases when $\lambda$ has 2 or 3 distinct parts. Along the way, we also settle a conjecture of Sergeev and Veselov about the Cohen-Macaulayness of algebras generated by deformed Newton sums. Our techniques combine classical techniques from commutative algebra and invariant theory, in many cases we can reduce an infinite family to a finite check which can sometimes be handled by computer algebra.