Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of peripheral administration of ghrelin antagonist [D-Lys 3 ]-GHRP-6 on growth performance and blood biochemical indices in broiler chickens

Abstract. In the present study, possible effects of peripheral administration of ghrelin antagonist [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 on chicken performance, thyroid hormones level and serum biochemical parameters were investigated. Broiler chicks divided into five experimental groups were reared up to day 42. On day 21, a treatment was assigned to the five groups: group 1 (control), chickens without any administration of peptide or solution; group 2 (G50), chickens with intraperitoneal (IP) injection of 50 ng per 100 g body weight (BW) of D-Lys3 peptide on day 21; group 3 (G100), chickens with IP injection of 100 ng per 100 g BW of D-Lys3 peptide on day 21; group 4 (G150), chickens with IP injection of 150 ng per 100 g BW of D-Lys3 peptide on day 21; and group 5 (G200), chickens with IP injection of 200 ng per 100 g BW of D-Lys3 peptide on day 21. On days 21 (post-injection) and 42 (post-rearing), blood samples were obtained from the animals for laboratory analyses. Experimental groups administered the GHS-R antagonist showed less feed intake – i.e., administration of greater doses led to less feed intake (P
The Study of the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Religious Attitude with Psychological Well-Being of Female Students

Purpose: The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and religious attitude upon psychological health of female students of ShaheedBeheshti University. Method: The statistical population of this research were all female students of medical sciences course in ShaheedBeheshti university (320 persons) that were studied in 1397. 130 persons were selected on the basis of Morgan table and by random sampling. To gather data, it was used siberyashering emotional intelligence questionnaire and Reef psychological well-being and also commitment to religious believes questionnaire. To analysis the data, it was used person coefficient correlation and multivariable regression. Findings: With regarding to the findings, there are positive and significant between religious attitude with emotional intelligence, self – awareness, self – management, social awareness and management at P<0/005 level. (r=0/261, r=0/421, r=0/403, r=0/285, r=0/44). There are negative and significant relationship between religious attitude and mental health (r=0/249) and religious attitude and physical symptoms (r= -0/221)and among religious attitude and anxiety and sleep disorder (r= 0/231) between religious attitude and depression (r= -/0248). According to the results, emotional intelligence and religious attitude are known as effective indicators of psychological well-being in female students.
The servitization of manufacturing: A systematic literature review of interdependent trends

Purpose: The servitization of manufacturing is a diverse and complex field of research interest. The purpose of this paper is to provide an integrative and organising lens for viewing the various contributions to knowledge production from those research communities addressing servitization. To achieve this, the paper aims to set out to address two principal questions, namely where are the knowledge stocks and flows amongst the research communities? And what are generic research concerns being addressed by these communities? Design/methodology/approach: Using an evidenced-based approach, the authors have performed a systematic review of the research literature associated with the servitization of manufacturing. This investigation incorporates a descriptive and thematic analysis of 148 academic and scholarly papers from 103 different lead authors in 68 international peer-reviewed journals. Findings: The work proposes support for the existence of distinct researcher communities, namely services marketing, service management, operations management, product-service systems and service science management and engineering, which are contributing to knowledge production in the servitization of manufacturing. Knowledge stocks within all communities associated with research in the servitization of manufacturing have dramatically increased since the mid-1990s. The trends clearly reveal that the operations community is in receipt of the majority of citations relating to the servitization of manufacturing. In terms of knowledge flows, it is apparent that the more mature communities are drawing on more locally produced knowledge stocks, whereas the emergent communities are drawing on a knowledge base more evenly distributed across all the communities. The results are indicative of varying degrees of interdependency amongst the communities. The generic research concerns being addressed within the communities are associated with the concepts of product-service differentiation, competitive strategy, customer value, customer relationships and product-service configuration. Originality/value: This research has further developed and articulated the identities of distinct researcher communities actively contributing to knowledge production in the servitization of manufacturing, and to what extent they are pursuing common research agendas. This study provides an improved descriptive and thematic awareness of the resulting body of knowledge, allowing the field of servitization to progress in a more informed and multidisciplinary fashion.
FEER for the CFA franc

We investigate the behaviour of the real effective exchange rates (REER) of the two CFA franc zone monetary unions – CEMAC and WAEMU – vis-à-vis their long-run equilibrium paths. A reduced form of the Edwards’ (1989) fundamentals equilibrium exchange rate (FEER) model is estimated using the Johansen's (1995) cointegration methodology, and equilibrium paths and associated misalignments are derived for the period 1970 to 2005. Our results suggest that, for both CEMAC and WAEMU, the fundamentals account for most of the exchange rates’ fluctuation: increases in the terms-of-trade, government consumption and productivity tend to appreciate the exchange rate, while increases in investment and openness tend to depreciate it. At end of 2005, we find no evidence that either the CEMAC or WAEMU REERs were significantly over-valued, which suggests that no exchange rate action is currently needed. Our analysis also reveals significant differences in the fundamentals’ marginal impact, and speed of reversion to equilibrium following a shock, which may raise questions about the desirability of maintaining the same parity for both monetary unions.
Carcass and meat characteristics of traditionally managed Nigerian Yankasa and West African dwarf breeds of sheep.

The carcass characteristics of Nigerian West African dwarf (WAD) and Yankasa breeds of sheep managed under traditional systems were compared. These two breeds were represented by six animals each with an average body weight of 18.97±0.36kg. The animals were slaughtered and carcass weight, yields, composition and sensory properties scores were recorded. Results indicated that breed primarily differed in carcass traits and retail cuts. Yankasa breed had a significant higher (P 0.05) ranked the same across the two breed. Weights of the head and empty gut were significantly (P<0.05) lower in WAD sheep compared with Yankasa sheep. The crude protein and fat contents of meat from loins were higher (P<0.05) in WAD sheep. Following assessment, eating quality traits varied across breeds, panellist-rated flavour, juiciness and overall acceptability higher (P<0.05) in WAD meat. In conclusion, Yankasa sheep have a better carcass and dressing percentage but the overall sensory is better for the West African Dwarf. These may be due to the higher fat and protein contents resulted in more flavour, tender and juicy meat.
Pengembangan Model Markov Tersembunyi untuk Pengenalan Kata Berbahasa Indonesia

Pada paper ini disajikan suatu penerapan model HMM sebagai pengenal kata dengan ekstraksi cirimenggunakan teknik MFCC yang berbasis nilai power spektrum dari suara. Sistem yang dikembangkanbersifat text dependent dan melibatkan 10 pembicara yang mengucapkan 18 jenis kata. Pada penelitian,ada 3 jenis gugus data untuk melatih model HMM yang terdiri dari 4, 6 dan 8 hidden state, yaitu gugusyang terdiri suara laki-laki saja, gugus yang terdiri dari suara perempuan saja, dan gugus yang terdiridari campuran suara laki-laki dan perempuan. Ada 4 jenis data uji, yaitu data uji suara laki-laki yangdisertakan pada model pelatihan, data uji suara perempuan yang disertakan pada model, data uji suaralaki-laki yang tidak disertakan pada model, dan data uji suara perempuan yang tidak disertakan padamodel. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa sistem dapat mengenali kata dengan sangat baik (sekitar98%), kalau diucapkan oleh pembicara yang disertakan dalam pembuatan model. Sistem gagalmelakukan pengenalan untuk pembicara yang tidak disertakan dalam model pelatihan. Namun denganmemperluas data pelatihan, hasil pengenalan meningkat sekitar 30 % dari sebelumnya. Dari aspekjumlah hidden state, secara umum terlihat bahwa jumlah hidden 8 memberikan akurasi yang lebih baikdisbanding 4 atau 6.
Modeling and simulation of the polymeric nanocapsule formation process

Abstract Abstract In this work the modelling and simulation of nanoparticle formation according to the technique of nanoprecipitation was done. In this method, the particle is formed due to the further diffusion of solvent into the water, resulting in the aggregation of the associated polymer chains. In order to predict the characteristics of the nanoparticle and also to improve the process, it was developed a mathematical model that considers: (a) the type of polymer; (b) interaction between solvent and polymer; and, (c) dynamics of solvent diffusion. The diffusivity between polymer-solvent was modelled by means of the Vrentas & Duda Free Volume Theory, including the Sanchez-Lacombe equation-of-state. The model was written in terms of Partial Differential Equation, and solved with MAPLE for a given initial size distribution. Additionally, it is a moving boundary problem because the diffusion of the solvent out of the droplet leads to its size reduction. Based on a given initial droplet size distribution, the transient behaviour and the final droplet size distribution can be evaluated. The dynamic simulation shows both the evolution of the solvent inside the droplet and the variation of size in time. Additionally, the comparison between experimental and simulated results showed a very good agreement.
Languages in Problem Solving and Modeling

The article concerns the problem of languages used in modeling and solving problems. Its framework stems from the distinction between two problem solving approaches – expert and interactive approach. The language choice is particularly important for the latter; we cannot solve a problem using a language that has not been used for the problem description. The text presents some arbitrarily chosen problem modeling languages, including computer supported ones. Special attention is paid to the SEQUAL and System Dynamics language.
Minimal model for spontaneous quantum synchronization

This work was supported by EU through the Collaborative Project QuProCS (Grant Agreement No. 641277) and by the Erasmus LLP placement program, by MINECO (Grant No. FIS2014-60343-P), by the “Vicerectorat d'Investigacio i Postgrau” of the UIB, and by the UIB visiting professors program.
Reforming agricultural domestic support of the EU in the Doha Round: measurement, feasibility, and consequences

Inspired by the recent July Package of WTO agricultural trade negotiations, this paper argues that it is feasible for the EU to undertake the largest cuts to its final bound AMS and total trade distortion domestic support (by respectively 60 and 70 percent). These cuts can be accommodated by the current reform programs of the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU. Based on this, a tiered reduction formula for other WTO members is proposed and preliminary analysis show that other member countries, including the US, have the possibility to meet this proposal. Analyzing implications of reforming agricultural domestic support is not an easy task, due to several measurement and modeling issues and the complexities associated with domestic support programs in different countries. In this paper, we show how the reform of the CAP in the context of fulfilling the WTO reduction proposal is modeled, especially the decoupling of its Amber and Blue box programs. Built on the modeling exercise, numerically simulated results from implementing the proposal are presented. First, a structural adjustment in EU agriculture and food production would be expected, with the outputs of wheat, oilseeds, plant fibers, bovine animal and bovine meats dropping significantly. Second, the EU’s net export position in these products would deteriorate in responding to the reform. However, the overall size of the EU agricultural production and trade remains nearly unchanged. Third, despite substantial allocative efficiency gains accruing to the EU from the CAP reform, its terms of trade effect is nevertheless quite small. Lastly, although other countries having distinct comparative advantages in those commodities under the EU domestic reform programs may gain from this reform, on aggregate the welfare and trade expansion effects on the rest of world are expected to be quite limited, as compared to what can be realized from market access reform.
Expression Profiling of Genes Associated with Cyanogenesis in Three Cassava Cultivars Containing Varying Levels of Toxic Cyanogens

Cyanogenic glycosides, linamarin and lotaustralin, are presents in all tissues of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) except seeds and function as a deterrent for herbivores as well as the translocable form of reduced nitrogen. The genes involved in the cyanogenic pathway [CYP79D1/D2 (EC 1.14.13), linamarase (EC 3.2.1.21), α-hydroxynitrile lyase (HNL, acetone-cyanohydrin lyase. EC 4.1.2.37) and b-cyanoalanine synthase (β-CAS. EC 4.4.1.9] have been identified and partially characterized. Our objective was to identify the differential expression pattern of these genes in leaves and roots of three cassava cultivars with varying levels of cyanogenic glucosides. The results show that the differential ex- pression of the genes between leaves and roots is consistent with leaves being the primary site of synthesize of cyano- genic glucosides, which are then translocated to the roots. In addition, the varietal difference for cyanogenic glucoside levels could be explained in part by the combinatorial effort of the synthesis in the leaves and the linamarase catabolic step in the roots. Cluster analysis suggests a coordinated expression between CYP79D1/D2 and β-CAS genes as well as linamarase and HNL genes, which is in agreement with the spatial separation within a cell of the site of linamarin syn- thesis (vacuolar) and its breakdown to cyanide (cell wall). Furthermore, cluster analysis for cultivar classification using its gene expression profile match with the reported cyanide levels comparatively for the three cultivars. This is the first study that evaluates the transcriptional activities of the genes involved in the cyanogenic glycoside metabolism using a systematic approach.
A Typical Commercial Application for Kylin Operating System

For an operating system, it seems that the more functions the better, and the more beautiful desktop environment the better. However, this paper explains why the Kylin operating system is tailored to the project of credit inquiry system, and also describes how to tailor the operating system to meet the commercial application requirements. The customized operating system, without a common desktop environment, has very powerful capabilities of computation and communication.
Early Retirement Across Europe. Does Non‐Standard Employment Increase Participation of Older Workers?

In many European countries, the labor market participation of older workers is considerably lower than the labor market participation of prime-age workers. This study analyzes the variation in labor market withdrawal of older workers across 13 European countries over the period 1995-2008. We seek to contribute to existing macro-econometric studies by taking non-standard employment into account, by relating the empirical model more explicitly to optional value model theory on retirement decisions and by using a two-step IV-GMM estimator to deal with endogeneity issues. The analysis leads to the conclusion that part-time employment is negatively related to labor market withdrawal of older men. This relationship is less strong among women. Additionally, we find that part-time employment at older ages does not decrease the average actual hours worked. Furthermore, the results show a positive relationship between unemployment among older workers and early retirement similar to previous studies.
Reflections on Equity, Adequacy, and Weighted Student Funding

Within the context of the school finance literature, the concepts of equity and adequacy raise a number of complex definitional and pragmatic issues. The purpose of this article is to clarify those issues and to use those concepts to evaluate the recent policy proposal called weighted student funding (WSF). Though WSF contains some equity-enhancing elements, it could fall short of its equity goals because of imperfect weights. This approach also fails to take full account of the concentrations of challenging-to-educate students and their effects on the distribution of teachers. In addition, the WSF proposal can be faulted for paying no attention to adequacy, potentially stigmatizing individual students, and placing so much focus on individual schools. A more complete evaluation of WSF would require a broader institutional perspective that extends beyond the equity and adequacy considerations of this article.
Mapping the Influence of Cultural Factors in Service Research: The role of tolerance of contradiction, optimistic/pessimistic bias, and attribution styles

1 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 2 EFFECTS OF DIALECTICISM AND CONSTRUAL LEVEL ON EVALUATIONS OF INCONSISTENT SERVICE BRAND EXPERIENCES 3 EFFECTS OF SELF-CONSTRUAL AND ATTRIBUTION STYLES ON EVALUATIONS OF OUTCOMES OF SERVICE COPRODUCTION 16 CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS 25 REFERENCES 28 SNF Working Paper No 43/12 SNF Working Paper No 43/12 1 Mapping the Influence of Cultural Factors in Service Research: The Role of Tolerance of Contradiction, Optimistic/Pessimistic Bias, and Attribution Styles
Regulation of an Activate Sludge Wastwater Plant VIA Robust Active Control Design

The main task of this work is related with the design of a class of SISO robust control law for theregulation of substrate concentration (CDO) of an Industrial Activated Sludge Wastewater Plant. The controldesign is related with an uncertainty estimator (reduced order observer) based Active Control. Departing from the tracking error between the desired and the current substrate concentrations trajectories a control law is designed and the plant is regulated to the corresponding set point of the COD concentration. To be realizable the controller needs model information related with the kinetic term of COD consumption which is provides with a reduced order observer, these coupled structure (observer based controller) is robust against model uncertainties. The performance of the proposed control law is illustrated with numerical simulations employing a mathematical model of an Industrial Activated Sludge Wastewater Plant tuned with industrial data.
AN EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE FOR DETECTION OF MULTIPLE BIT UPSETS IN PROCESSOR REGISTER FILES

OF THE THESIS An Efficient Architecture for Detection of Multiple Bit Upsets in Processor Register Files by Wen Yueh Thesis Directors: Prof. Tapan J. Chakraborty and Prof. Michael L. Bushnell With the semiconductor industry transitioning into the next generation of deep submicron technology such as 40 nm or 32 nm CMOS technology, transistors are becoming more vulnerable to malfunction due to soft errors. Due to the reduction in the supply and threshold voltages of the transistors in this smaller geometry, soft errors can affect the state of multiple numbers of transistors simultaneously. Hence, the traditional fault model of a single event upset (SEU) due to a soft error needs to be revisited and a new fault model and an associated fault tolerant architecture for circuit structures in deep submicron technology based on multiple-bit upsets (MBUs) needs to be developed. In this reseach work, we propose a novel fault tolerant architecture for the register files in a processor that can detect the MBUs in them efficiently. In this proposed method, we compute and store the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) bits of a complete register which can be 32 bits or 64 bits wide, when new data is loaded into it. The CRC bits are of smaller bit size and are stored in a soft error protected memory structure using
Updating and Rendering Content on Objects in a three Dimensional Virtual Environment

The virtual reality applications are increasingly popular in social life from culture, education, health to entertainment. In a three-dimensional virtual environment, the features of objects such as shape, color, movement, etc. are digitized and simulated using basic computer graphics techniques. In addition to the above characteristics, objects can contain content which changes in the form of images or text, with diverse information. The problem is that these content should be rendered on the virtual object, so that both the content and the real time of the application can be satisfied. In this paper we present an approach for updating and rendering content on objects in a three-dimensional virtual environment based on GPU architecture.
Global optimization of grillages using genetic algorithms

The mathematical models and different solution algorithms for global optimization of pile placement schemes in grillage-type foundations are presented: the local search from a quasioptimal solution and the global search by Branch-and-Bound algorithm and genetic algo-rithms. The maximum in absolute value vertical reactive force arising at either support is to be minimized. The op-timization problem is nonlinear and nonconvex. The value of objective function is supplied by a “black box” finite element program. Comparison of different optimization techniques reveals the potential of genetic algorithms for this type of problems: the rational solution may be ob-tained in an appropriate for engineering practice solution time. Moreover, a several different topologies of solution with a close objective function values may be obtained in a several runs of genetic algorithm, and the most relevant for the engineering practice topology may be chosen.
MILLIMETER WAVE CAVITY BACKED MICROSTRIP ANTENNA ARRAY FOR 79 GHZ RADAR APPLICATIONS

In this paper, a 79 GHz microstrip antenna subarray, optimized for operation in a Phase Modulated Continuous Wave (PMCW) MIMO radar demonstrator is presented. The antenna combines all necessary features for this very specific type of applications. First of all, the spillover between transmit and receive channels in such a system is reduced by the combined effect of a microvia cage and the arraying of two elements. Second, it shows a wide band of 13.5%. Third, a wide beam in the E-plane (136 degrees), necessary for scanning, and a much smaller beamwidth in H-plane (36 degrees), advantageous to reduce mutual coupling, are realized. Finally, it has been fabricated with the advanced so-called “Any-Layer” technology. This technology is as accurate as other advanced technologies in the millimeter wave bands, but at a much lower cost, and thus very suited for mass production. The gain and radiation efficiency were simulated to be 7.44 dBi and 83%, respectively.