Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Insects in a changing environment : 17th symposium of the Royal Entomological Society, 7-10 September 1993 at Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden

Introduction: the response of insects to environmental change, J.H. Lawton. Part 1 Changes in climate: the effects of quaternary climatic changes on insect populations - lessons from the past, G.R Coope the Hadley Centre transient climate experiment, D.A. Bennetts predicting insect distribution in a change climate, R.W. Sutherst et al the effects of climate change on the agricultural environment for crop insect pests with particular reference to the European corn borer and grain maize, J. Porter aphids in a changing climate, R. Harrington et al the effects of climatic and land use changes on the insect vectors of human disease, J. Lines remote sensing and the changing distribution of tsetse flies in Africa, D. Rogers. Part 2 Changes in gas and pollutant levels: the impact of elevated atmospheric CO2 on insect herbivores, A.D. Watt et al insect herbivores and gaseous air pollutants - current knowledge and predictions, V.C Brown deficiency and excess of non-essential metals in terrestrial insects, S.P. Hopkin chironomidae as indicators of water quality with a comparison of the chironomid faunas of a series of contrasting Cumbrian tarns, L.C. V. Pinder and D.J. Morley. Part 3 Changes in land use: southern hemisphere insects - their variety and the environmental pressures upon them, M. Samways species extinctions in insects - ecological and biogeographical considerations, N.A. Mawdsley and N.E. Stork a world of change - land use patterns and arthropod communities, M.B. Usher insects as indicators of land use change - a European perspective - focusing on moths and ground beetles, M.L. Luff and I.P. Woiwod. Part 4 Short communications: the response of Chironomidae (Diptera) faunae to climate change, S.J. Brooks global-warming, population dynamics and community structure in a model insect assemblage, A.J. Davis et al gaseous air pollutants - can we identify critical loads for insects? , G.R. Port et al effects of changing land use on Eucalypt dieback in Australia in relation to insect phytophagy and tree reestablishment, R.A. Farrow and R.B. Floyd modelling the population of "Hydrotaca irritans" using a cohort-based system, J.D. Austin and J.E. Hillerton effects of ivermectin residues in cattle dung on dung insect communities under extensive farming conditions in South Africa, C.H. Scholtz and K. Kruger monitoring the response of tropical insects to change in the environment - troubles with termites, P. Eggleton and D.E. Bignell potential use of suction trap collections of aphids as indicators of plant biodiversity, S.E. Halbert et al shifts in the flight periods of British aphids - a response to climate warming? , R.A. Fleming and G.M. Tatchell potential changes in spatial distribution of outbreaks of forest defoliators under climate change, D.W. Williams and A.M. Liebhold.
Potentiel quantitatif de valorisation du petit-lait dans la alimentation humaine en Suisse

cipalement composé de lactose et de protéines de petitlait physiologiquement intéressantes. La valeur biologique des protéines du petit-lait est supérieure de 15 % à celle de l’œuf. Leur teneur élevée en acides aminés à chaînes ramifiées prévient la dégradation des protéines musculaires et favorise la synthèse de ces dernières (Bawa 2007). C’est pourquoi elles sont appréciées par les adeptes des sports de force. Le petit-lait résulte en principe de la précipitation sélective de la caséine du lait, par exemple durant le caillage. Le type de précipitation influe sur la composition I n t r o d u c t i o n
Predicting the impact of livestock grazing on birds using foraging height data

Summary 1. Habitat structure is a major determinant of bird species diversity. One process by which habitat structure is altered is livestock grazing, the most extensive land use across most continents. While the impacts of grazing on vegetation have received much attention, the effects on avifauna are less well known. 2. Predictions of the impact of grazing on Australian woodland and riparian bird assemblages were formulated. We used available information on the vegetation strata utilized by each species for foraging and the strata most affected by grazing. 3. We compared predictions based on foraging height preferences with differences in bird density in grassy eucalypt woodland and riparian habitats subject to three levels of grazing. We found that foraging height preference was a good predictor of species’ susceptibility to grazing. Birds exhibited both monotonic and non-monotonic responses to grazing, with the majority of bird species declining with increasing grazing pressure. 4. Synthesis and applications . Existing information on foraging behaviour can be used to make predictions of the impact of any threat on birds where that threat alters habitat structure. While the approach is simple, it is a point of departure for more complex predictive models, and avoids the circularity of post hoc interpretation of impact data. This approach can be used to guide management decisions where landscapes are in a state of transition and species conservation is a priority.
Um Relato de Experiência da Implantação de um Modelo de Fábrica de Software Escola (FaSEs)

This paper presents an experience report of implantation of a software factory for education, named FaSEs, for students of technical and graduation course in computer at Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Campus Natal Zona Norte. The goal was to create an environment where students could experience the stages of Software Engineering and still solve real demands. The methodology was applied inside classrooms and also in research projects. As results, 74.3 % of students indicate that the learning process increased using the practical methods when compared with a theoretical approach. Resumo. O presente artigo traz um relato de experiência da implantação de uma fábrica de software escola, denominada FaSEs, para os alunos dos cursos técnicos em Informática e Informática para Internet e curso superior em Licenciatura em Informática do Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Campus Natal-Zona Norte. O objetivo foi criar um ambiente para que os alunos pudessem vivenciar de forma tangı́vel as fases da Engenharia de Software e ao mesmo tempo atender a demandas reais. A metodologia foi aplicada tanto dentro de sala de aula como em projetos de pequisa. Como resultado, 74,3% dos alunos indicaram ter absorvido melhor os conteúdos através da experiência de vivência na fábrica, ao comparar com a metodologia tradicional de aulas expositivas.
Population Limitation in Birds

Preview. Behaviour and Density Regulation: Social Systems and Status. Habitat and Density Regulation. Territorial Behaviour and Density Limitation. Density Dependence in Bird Populations. Habitat Fragments and Metapopulations. Natural Limiting Factors: Food-Supply. Nest-Sites. Predation. Parasites and Pathogens. Weather. Inter-Specific Competition. Interactions Between Different Limiting Factors. Human Impacts: Hunting and Pest Control. Pesticides and Pollutants. Extinction. Bibliography. Index.
Control of Phytophthora Lateralis Root Rot of Lawson Cypress with Enterobacter Aerogenes

The biological agent strain B8 of Enterobacter aerogenes, applied in June Of 1992,1993,1994, and 1995 as a soil drench at 6.7 x 109 colony forming units per tree, was evaluated for control of Phytophthora lateralis root rot of Lawson cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) trees. The test was conducted under field conditions in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, on naturally infected Lawson cypress trees. Based on four years of observations, strain B8 of E. aerogenes controlled the disease and increased the growth of trees. This study showed the potential of strain B8 of E. aerogenes for biological control of root rot of Lawson cypress trees.
PATOGENISITAS Aeromonas hydrophila YANG DIISOLASI DARI LELE DUMBO (Clarias gariepinus) YANG BERASAL DARI BOYOLALI

Ikan lele dumbo ( Clarias gariepinus ) adalah ikan yang cukup populer di kalangan masyarakat Indonesia, khususnya di pulau Jawa. Salah satu kendala dalam budidaya lele dumbo adalah serangan penyakit MAS ( Motile Aeromonas Septicemiae ) yang disebabkan oleh bakteri A. hydrophila . Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui patogenisitas bakteri A. hydrophila dan pengaruhnya terhadap total leukosit lele dumbo. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Terpadu dan Laboratorium Budidaya Perairan, Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan Universitas Diponegoro pada bulan Mei - September 2013. Ikan uji yang digunakan adalah 180 ekor lele dumbo sehat ukuran 7 - 9 cm. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen. Konsentrasi bakteri yang digunakan adalah A, B, C, D, E, dan F berturut- turut 10 0 CFU/ml, 10 5 CFU/ml ¸10 6 CFU/ml 10 7 CFU/ml, 10 8 CFU/ml dan 10 9 CFU/ml Pengamatan gejala klinis dilakukan tiap 6 jam sekali selama 96 jam dan pengamatan total leukosit dilakukan tiap 24 jam sekali selama 6 hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukan gejala klinis lele dumbo yang diinfeksi A. hydrophila adalah penurunan respon terhadap pakan, berenang abnormal, luka dibagian tubuh. Berdasarkan perhitungan uji LD 50 didapatkan dosis yang dapat mematikan 50% ikan uji dalam waktu 96 jam adalah bakteri A.hydrophila dengan konsentrasi 1,25x10 6 cfu/ml, untuk perhitungan rata-rata total leukosit tertinggi pada (F) 3,69x10 4 sel/mm 3 yaitu sebesar dan terendah pada perlakuan (A) yaitu sebesar 1,86x10 4 sel/mm 3 . The Catfish ( Clarias gariepinus ) is popular fish among the people of Indonesia, especially in Java. One problems in catfish culture is a disease from MAS ( Motile Aeromonas Septicemiae ) is caused by Aeromonas hydrophila . The aims of this study was to determine the pathogenicity of bacteria A. hydrophila and effect on total leukocytes from catfish. This research was carried at the Integrated Laboratory and Aquaculture Laboratory, Marine And Fisheries Faculty, Diponegoro University of in May-September 2013. The fish sample was 180 catfish with sizes 7-9 cm. experimental method was applicated. The concentration of A. hydrophila in treatment A, B, C, D, E, and F were 10 0 CFU/ml, 10 5 CFU/ml, 10 6 CFU/ml, 10 7 CFU/ml, 10 8 CFU/ml, and 10 9 CFU/ml rescpectively. Clinical sign pathogenicity tests were observed done every 6 hours for 96 hours whereas total leukocyte was observed every 24 hours for 6 days. The results showed that clinical sign of catfish infected by A. hydrophila was a decreased in response to feeding, abnormal swimming, injured parts of the body, skin peeling, damaged on the body and abdominal dropsy. Based A. hydrophila on this results of pathogenicity tests with that 96 hours 1,25x10 6 CFU/ml. the results also showed that highest average total leukocyte was treatment (F) 3.69 x10 4 cel/mm 3 and the lowest was treatment (A) 1.86 x10 4 cel/mm 3 .
Selection and Adaptation

De fide contra Manichaeos is a polemical treatise against the Manichaeans. It is attributed to Evodius of Uzalis, a friend and contemporary of Augustine. The most important sources of De fide are Augustine’s anti-Manichaean writings. This article situates the argumentation of De fide within the broader framework of the polemics between Manichaeans and the “Catholic” African Church at the end of the fourth/beginning of the fifth century. More in particular, it will concern the manner in which De fide made use of Manichaean testimony provided by Augustine. An introductory chapter discusses several significant historical questions on the treatise. Subsequently, the debates between Augustine and his Manichaean adversaries are introduced. The third and most important section deals with several key arguments in the Manichaean-Catholic debate, and how De fide responded specifically to Manichaean testimony in its argumentation. A conclusion allows for a critical evaluation of De fide’s purpose as a pragmatic compendium of anti-Manichaean argument. The comparative analysis of this paper gives insight in following aspects of the African Church in Late Antiquity. First, it reveals the modus operandi and concerns of Manichaean preachers in their appeal towards a Christian identity; second, the inquiry into the selection of arguments from Augustine’s oeuvre illustrates the reception of Augustine’s polemical (anti-Manichaean) works in a contemporary patristic text. Although, in general, Augustine’s example is followed rather faithfully, De fide did have the opportunity to correct or complement Augustine’s earlier statements; third, the paper allows for an evaluation of the efficiency, or, conversely, the futility of De fide’s and Augustine’s anti-Manichaean endeavour.
Is Active Investing a Zero-Sum Game?

To study the hypothesis whether active investing is a zero-sum game, we analyze the alpha of active and index mutual funds from a global sample of more than 60,000 equity and fixed income funds. Using a new robust statistical test, we cannot reject this hypothesis for the vast majority of investment categories. We also find that the average active fund has less exposure to traditional risk factors, but higher sensitivity to alternative risk premia. Fund persistence and the impact of size and fees adds further support to the hypothesis. JEL classification: C12, G10, G11, G20, G23
Modélisation, évaluation et validation des systèmes temps réel distribués

Dans cette these, nous analysons les reseaux des systemes temps-reel distribues et plus particulierement ceux des domaines de l’avionique et de l’automobile. Nous nous sommes focalises sur deux protocoles : « Avionic Full DupleX Switched Ethernet » (AFDX), « Audio Video Bridging Ethernet » (AVB). Dans ces domaines critiques, le determinisme du reseau doit etre garanti. Il consiste, notamment, en la determination d’une borne garantie du delai de bout en bout de traversee du reseau pour chaque trame ; et un dimensionnement des files d’attente des trames suffisamment grand pour garantir qu’aucune d’entre elle ne debordera et ainsi, eviter toute perte de trame.Il existe plusieurs methodes pour l’evaluation des delais et nous avons, principalement, travaille sur la methode « Forward end-to-end delay Analysis » (FA). FA avait deja ete definie avec la politique d’ordonnancement « First-In-First-Out » dans le contexte de l’AFDX. Nous sommes repartis de cette approche, nous l’avons reformule et generalise a n’importe quel reseau Ethernet commute. Nous l’avons aussi etendu aux priorites statiques et au protocole AVB et sa politique de service « Credit Based Shaper ». Pour chaque contribution, des demonstrations formelles ont ete presentees et une experimentation incluant une comparaison de FA avec les principales approches d’evaluation sur un exemple industriel. Finalement, nous avons developpe et demontre formellement une approche pour le dimensionnement des files d’attente en termes de nombre de trames. Cette approche a ete experimentee egalement sur une configuration industrielle.
Providing incentives to encourage a control program of hooded crows ( Corvus corone cornix L., 1758): a case study in Rieti province (Italy), 2005-10

The hooded crow is allowed to be hunted according to Italian law. This bird is characterized by a very high reproductive potential and is considered a pest species. In this paper we present the results of a control program of hooded crow (Corvus corone cornix L.) undertaken in Rieti province (central Italy) in 2005-10. The Hooded crow is considered as a pest species by hunters due to its wide distribution and abundance, and to the impact on small game species. The program was organized by Local Hunting management Authorities (ATC), in compliance with Italian rules. These plans are intended to reduce the hooded crow population to reduce predation on eggs and/or small game, particularly Lepus europaeus, Perdix perdix and Phasianus colchicus.
Microbial ecology of the ovine rumen

This book provides a review of the current state of knowledge on all aspects of the nutrition of sheep. Although the main emphasis is on sheep grazing temperate pastures, there is also coverage of the nutrition of intensively reared lambs and of grazing in extensive rangelands. The book will be suitable for advanced undergraduate students, as well as postgraduates and research workers. Contents include intake of feed, digestion and metabolism; use of energy and protein for maintenance, pregnancy, milk production, wool growth and weight gain; and trace elements and parasite/nutrient interactions.
Biblical Principles on Responsible Parenthood in a World Challenged by Uncertainty

In the increasingly uncertain world in which we find ourselves, parenthood brings difficulties and responsibilities. The scriptures provide sound advice on theprinciples that might direct decisions before parenthood is entertained. Theseinclude considerations encompassing the physical, mental, social, and spiritualdomains. Are we able to provide the guidance and support necessary in theenvironment we find ourselves? In making these decisions, alternativeinterpretations are suggested regarding the instruction to “fill” the earth and tohave “dominion” over it. An overarching instruction given in scripture is for thehuman family to reason analytically and creatively. This encompasses all aspectsof human endeavor.
Marijuana and Cannabinoids

Abstract Marijuana and its major psychoactive component, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), alter resistance to bacterial, protozoan, and viral infections in vivo and in vitro. These alterations have been accompanied by modifications in functional components of the immune system. In addition, marijuana and THC, as well as other cannabinoids, have been reported to directly affect functional activities of lymphocytes, macrophages, natural killer cells, and other immunocytes. These include effects on cytokine production resulting in a shift in the balance of Th1 versus Th2 cytokines. Both receptor and non-receptor mediated modes of action have been proposed as causative of cannabinoid effects. Reports that marijuana and THC alter anti-microbial activity in vivo and in vitro indicate that its use presents a potential risk of decreased resistance to infections. However, few controlled longitudinal epidemiologi-cal and immunological studies have been undertaken to correlate the immunosuppressive effects of mar.
Dark septate fungal endophytes from a tallgrass prairie and their continuum of interactions with host plants

Dark septate endophytes (DSE) are darkly pigmented microfungal ascomycetes commonly observed in the healthy plant roots. Studying the functional roles of DSE is challenging as fundamental information about their identity, nutritional requirements, host range or host preference are lacking. Objective 1: root colonizing fungi were isolated from Konza plants roots and DSE fungi were identified by testing Koch’s postulates using leek plants. Periconia macrospinosa and Microdochium sp. , were identified as DSE as they produced microsclerotia and chlamydospores in the root cortex. Select DSE were tested for their enzymatic capabilities and ability to utilize nitrogen sources: fungi tested positive for amylase, cellulase, polyphenol oxidases and gelatinase. Periconia isolates utilized organic and inorganic nitrogen suggesting facultative biotrophic and saprotrophic habits. Objective 2: a Microdochium isolate and three Periconia isolates were screened on 16 plant species (six native grasses and forbs, four crops) in a resynthesis system to test host range. DSE colonized all plant species, albeit to varying degrees. Host biomass and nutritional levels to DSE colonization varied within and among host species confirming the broad host range. Based on % responsiveness to DSE colonization, a metric similar to ‘mycorrhizal dependency’, grasses responded positively, while forbs and crops responded negatively. To test this observed ‘host preference’ under natural conditions, Konza roots from seven grass and nine forb species were surveyed for DSE colonization. Grasses hosted 50% greater DSE than forbs, supporting the broad host range and host preference of DSE fungi. Objective 3: three conspecific Arabidopsis ecotypes, Col-0, Cvi-0 and Kin-1 were inoculated with 25 P. macrospinosa isolates in resynthesis system. The three ecotypes responded differently to inoculation: Col-0 and Cvi-0 responded negatively, while Kin1 response was neutral. Despite the negative or neutral response, each ecotype responded positively to one or two isolates. The outcomes were along the mutualism-parasitism continuum precluding an unambiguous assignment to any particular life-style. This study shows that the outcomes along this continuum are dictated by host and fungal genotypes. However, the more important question about their function remains. Additional studies with Arabidopsis microarrays are likely to provide unique insights into the potential roles of DSE.
Etude du rôle de LKB1 dans le foie

Les carcinomes hepatocellulaires (CHC) mutes CTNNB1 ont des caracteristiques phenotypiques propres en termes de polarite et de metabolisme (absence de steatose). Nous avons emis l’hypothese que ce phenotype pouvait etre secondaire a l’activation du gene suppresseur de tumeurs LKB1 qui code une Ser/Thr kinase multitâches. Nous avons tout d’abord montre qu’il existait effectivement un dialogue complexe entre les voies Wnt/β-Catenine et LKB1 dans le foie. Les mutations de CTNNB1 sont en effet capables d’induire l’expression proteique de LKB1 dans des lignees hepatomateuses humaines, et les CHC mutes CTNNB1 presentent une expression proteique accrue de LKB1 et une signature transcriptionnelle d’activation de LKB1. De plus, dans deux modeles murins d’invalidation hepatospecifique de Lkb1, LKB1 est apparu comme requis pour l’activation complete du programme transcriptionnel de β-Catenine mais de facon dependante du stade de developpement et du contexte nutritionnel. Enfin, la signalisation LKB1 est apparue comme necessaire a la survie des hepatocytes actives pour β-Catenine dans deux modeles murins differents.Nous avons aussi caracterise les roles metaboliques de LKB1 dans le foie. L’invalidation hepatospecifique de Lkb1 induisait une augmentation progressive de la masse grasse corporelle avec utilisation preferentielle des glucides comme substrat energetique. Il existait une activation de la neoglucogenese hepatique avec hyperglycemie et une lipogenese accrue avec accumulation hepatocytaire de lipides. Enfin, nous avons mis en evidence une activation paradoxale de la signalisation AKT dans les hepatocytes, meme a jeun, et une dependance energetique aux acides amines. Enfin, nous avons identifie une nouvelle isoforme proteique de LKB1 deletee de son domaine N-Terminal et d’une partie de son domaine kinase. D’expression tissulaire preferentiellement musculaire et myocardique, cette isoforme catalytiquement inactive se comportait comme dominant positif sur l’activation de l’AMPK par la forme conventionnelle mais comme dominant negatif dans l’activite polarisation induite par LKB1. Enfin, elle etait capable d’induire, en l’absence de la forme conventionnelle, la proliferation cellulaire et la tumorigenese chez la souris nude. Elle pourrait exercer des roles metaboliques particuliers dans les tissus fortement oxydatifs et des roles oncogeniques dans certains contextes.