Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
MIX: a mosaic Asian anthropogenic emission inventory for the MICS-Asia and the HTAP projects

M. Li, Q. Zhang, J. Kurokawa, J.-H. Woo, K. B. He, Z. Lu, T. Ohara, Y. Song, D. G. Streets, G. R. Carmichael, Y. F. Cheng, C. P. Hong, H. Huo, X. J. Jiang, S. C. Kang, F. Liu, H. Su, and B. Zheng Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Earth System Modeling, Center for Earth System Science, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Asia Center for Air Pollution Research, 1182 Sowa, Nishi-ku, Niigata, Niigata, 950-2144, Japan Department of Advanced Technology Fusion, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA National Institute for Environmental Studies, 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8506, Japan State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Department of Environmental Science, Peking University, Beijing, China
A Compact UWB Indoor and Through-Wall Radar with Precise Ranging and Tracking

Ultrawideband (UWB) technology has many advantages compared to its narrowband counterpart in many applications. We present a new compact low-cost UWB radar for indoor and through-wall scenario. The focus of the paper is on the development of the signal processing algorithms for ranging and tracking, taking into account the particular properties of the UWB CMOS transceiver and the radiation characteristics of the antennas. Theoretical analysis for the algorithms and their evaluations by measurements are presented in the paper. The ranging resolution of this UWB radar has achieved 1-2 mm RMS accuracy for a moving target in indoor environment over a short range, and Kalman tracking algorithm functions well for the through-wall detection.
Estabilidade oxidativa de óloe de soja contendo concentrações contrastantes para ácido linolênico durante o processamento Oxidative stability of soybean oil contrasting for linolenic acid content during processing

The content of polyunsaturated fatty acids is directly linked to the oil oxidative stability. This work evaluated the oxidative stability of oil samples obtained from soybean isolines contrasting for linolenic acid content in the refining stages, through oxidative accelerated tests by increased temperature and light. The isolines used have, on average, 4.63 (LLA) and 11.73% (NLA) of linolenic acid. At the end of the extraction process the isoline LLA showed an oil yield of 6% higher than NLA. In the accelerated oxidation test by using increased temperature the oils from LLA isoline, from the various refining steps, were significantly more stable than those of NLA isoline. The accelerated oxidation test by using increased light exposure showed a decrease of the oil oxidative stability from both isolines, independent of the linolenic acid content.
erceptions of Factors Influencing Healthful Food onsumption Behavior in the Lower Mississippi Delta: ocus Group Findings

erceptions of Factors Influencing Healthful Food onsumption Behavior in the Lower Mississippi Delta: ocus Group Findings ernestine B. McGee, PhD; Valerie Richardson, MPA; Glenda S. Johnson, PhD; lma Thornton, PhD; Crystal Johnson, BS; Kathleen Yadrick, PhD; urugi Ndirangu, PhD; Susan Goolsby, MS; Debra Watkins, BS; ippa M. Simpson, PhD; Edith Hyman, PhD; Flavelia Stigger, BS; argaret L. Bogle, PhD; Tim R. Kramer, PhD; Earline Strickland, PhD; everly McCabe-Sellers, PhD
Winter Habitat Selection of Mule Deer Before and During Development of a Natural Gas Field

Abstract Increased levels of natural gas exploration, development, and production across the Intermountain West have created a variety of concerns for mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) populations, including direct habitat loss to road and well-pad construction and indirect habitat losses that may occur if deer use declines near roads or well pads. We examined winter habitat selection patterns of adult female mule deer before and during the first 3 years of development in a natural gas field in western Wyoming. We used global positioning system (GPS) locations collected from a sample of adult female mule deer to model relative frequency or probability of use as a function of habitat variables. Model coefficients and predictive maps suggested mule deer were less likely to occupy areas in close proximity to well pads than those farther away. Changes in habitat selection appeared to be immediate (i.e., year 1 of development), and no evidence of well-pad acclimation occurred through the course of the study; rather, mule deer selected areas farther from well pads as development progressed. Lower predicted probabilities of use within 2.7 to 3.7 km of well pads suggested indirect habitat losses may be substantially larger than direct habitat losses. Additionally, some areas classified as high probability of use by mule deer before gas field development changed to areas of low use following development, and others originally classified as low probability of use were used more frequently as the field developed. If areas with high probability of use before development were those preferred by the deer, observed shifts in their distribution as development progressed were toward less-preferred and presumably less-suitable habitats.
Les Houches lectures on de Sitter space

These lectures present an elementary discussion of some background material relevant to the problem of de Sitter quantum gravity. The first two lectures discuss the classical geometry of de Sitter space and properties of quantum field theory on de Sitter space, especially the temperature and entropy of de Sitter space. The final lecture contains a pedagogical discussion of the appearance of the conformal group as an asymptotic symmetry group, which is central to the dS/CFT correspondence. A (previously lacking) derivation of asymptotically de Sitter boundary conditions is also given.
Multi-fluid Approach to High-frequency Waves in Plasmas. III. Nonlinear Regime and Plasma Heating

The multi-fluid modeling of high-frequency waves in partially ionized plasmas has shown that the behavior of magnetohydrodynamic waves in the linear regime is heavily influenced by the collisional interaction between the different species that form the plasma. Here, we go beyond linear theory and study large-amplitude waves in partially ionized plasmas using a nonlinear multi-fluid code. It is known that in fully ionized plasmas, nonlinear Alfvén waves generate density and pressure perturbations. Those nonlinear effects are more pronounced for standing oscillations than for propagating waves. By means of numerical simulations and analytical approximations, we examine how the collisional interaction between ions and neutrals affects the nonlinear evolution. The friction due to collisions dissipates a fraction of the wave energy, which is transformed into heat and consequently raises the temperature of the plasma. As an application, we investigate frictional heating in a plasma with physical conditions akin to those in a quiescent solar prominence.
Behavioral mechanism for an associational refuge for macroalgae on temperate reefs

Temperate reefs are sensitive to fluctuations in grazing intensity and, while some species of marine algae possess chemical and structural defenses, many species lack adaptations to withstand high grazer densities. The presence of foliose macroalgae in the face of high grazing pressure can have important consequences for higher trophic levels, in part because macroalgae harbor prey for fish and macroinvertebrates. The present study explores a biotic interaction between the sea urchins Strongylocentrotus purpuratus and S. franciscanus and the colonial anemone Corynactis californica, and describes the behavioral underpinnings of an associational refuge for benthic macroalgae on heavily grazed rocky reefs. Field surveys of heavily grazed reefs revealed that macroalgae is more abundant within C. californica colonies, and that sea urchins touch far fewer C. californica polyps than would be expected by chance. In laboratory studies, the movement of urchins was impeded when urchins withdrew their tube feet upon contact with C. californica. This was probably the behavioral mechanism explaining results of field experiments where recruitment of macroalgae was relatively high among C. californica colonies transplanted within a sea urchin barren. C. californica may play an underappreciated role on temperate rocky reefs by altering the behavior of a dominant herbivore and thus providing an associational refuge for important biogenic structure.
Sweetgum: a new look

Abstract: Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua L.) is the only species of its genus in the Western hemisphere. The species is a relatively early successional species with wide seed dispersal, fast growth and is considered one of the most adaptable tree species in North America, growing across a wide range of soil types, altitudes, and hydrologic conditions. This species has routinely been considered a lesser desired species by many forest managers trying to grow tree plantations or even in natural stands because the species tends to rapidly invade and dominate a site. However, because of sweetgum’s adaptability, ease of propagation and field planting, and fast growth rate, the tending of sweetgum as a potential crop for improved markets has been reinvigorated. Managing sweetgum also opens the possibility of development of new products and markets that supplement the traditional markets and can produce further value-added products. Increasingly, sweetgum is not viewed with as much antipathy amongst foresters and its potential as valuable resources is being rediscovered.
Family Support and Adherence to Treatment in Patients Diagnosed withSchizophrenia in Tabasco, Mexico: A Case- Series Study

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that affects adults, especially between 15 to 35 years of age. Patients with schizophrenia have difficulty looking after themselves, completing their studies, holding a job, or being part of their community. In Mexico, there are mental health programs that provide help and assistance to people with mental health problems, but given the country’s current socioeconomic instability, a shortage of medication exists, as well as a deficit in trained personnel and mental health professionals, plus a lack of a public education program to prevent discrimination against people with mental disorders. Unfortunately, the exact number of people suffering from schizophrenia in developing countries (including Mexico) is unknown, since there are no recent censuses in mental health. Literature about schizophrenia mentions genetic predisposition and environmental factors. In this article, we showed 4 patients with schizophrenia who were treated at the Regional Hospital of High Specialty in Mental Health (Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad en Salud Mental, HRAESM, in Spanish). Our main objective was the identification of symptoms in our patients and to compare the medication and side effects due to treatment in these patients. Substance abuse, dysfunctional family and family history of mental illness were characteristics associated with our patients, as well as side effects. However, the implementation of more studies is necessary to understand the risk factors associated with schizophrenia in our population.
Involvement of Opioidergic and Sertoninergic systems in anti-nociceptive effect of Tanacetum parthenium

Introduction: Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) (T.p.) is widely used in folk medicine to treat many diseases. We have reported the analgesic effect of T.p. flowers and leaves previously. The present study was designed to find the mechanisms underlying the anti-nociceptive effect of the aqueous extract of T.p. flower. Methods: Based on our previous study, the dose of 50 mg/kg i.p. of the T.p. aqueous extract has a potent analgesic effect on mice (NMRI) (20 ± 2 g) in formalin test. The same dose was used in the present study. Here, we studied the roles of opioidergic, serotoninergic and α-adrenergic systems in the anti-nociceptive effect of the T.p. extract. 15 min before the administration of the extract, animals were pretreated with drugs, including opioid antagonist naloxane (5mg/kg, i.p.), serotoninergic antagonist cyproheptadine (4 mg/kg, i.p.) and α-adrenergic antagonist phentolamine (20 mg/kg, i.p.) separately (n ≥ 6 in each group). Saline and the T.p. extract were used as controls. Results: Pretreatment with naloxane increased the pain sensation in the neurogenic phase of formalin test compared to the control (p<0.001). Pretreatment with cyproheptadine increased the sensation of pain in both early and late phases (p<0.05). Inhibition of α -adrenergic system was not able to attenuate the anti-nociceptive effect of the extract. Conclusion: These results propose the involvement of sertoninergic and opioidergic systems in the anti-nociceptive effect of the T.p. extract.
Trend Inflation, Taylor Principle and Indeterminacy

Even low levels of trend inflation substantially affect the dynamics of a basic new Keynesian DSGE model when monetary policy is conducted by a contemporaneous Taylor rule. Positive trend inflation shrinks the determinacy region. Neither the Taylor principle, which requires the inflation coefficient to be greater than one, nor the generalized Taylor principle, which requires that in the long run the nominal interest rate should be raised by more than the increase in inflation, is a sufficient condition for local determinacy of equilibrium. This finding holds for different types of Taylor rules, inertial policy rules and price indexation schemes. Therefore, regardless of the theoretical set up, the monetary literature on Taylor rules cannot disregard average inflation in both theoretical and empirical analysis.
Cloud Computing: An Overview of Data Security Issues

Cloud computing can be explained as a technology that enables user access to computing services over a network, different technologies have been existing over the years bearing a canny resemblance to what is termed “Cloud Computing” today, and these technologies have helped to shape its functionalities. Security is a fundamental factor that affects each and every field of study of which cloud computing is not exempted. Delivering computing resources over a network usually the Internet, creates problems associated with protecting information from unauthorized and malicious persons. The implementation of the cloud for infrastructure provides facilities such as data storage, servers and operating systems, which could result in unauthorized access to important information on the cloud. This can lead to data manipulation, data loss and breach of privacy. This paper provides an insight into the field of cloud computing, with discussions on issues related to data security.
Applicability of the Reference Interval and Reference Change Value of Hematological and Biochemical Biomarkers to Sport Science

The training principle states that tissue adaptation depends upon overload applications. The cumulative effect of these programmed breaks in homeostasis through variations in the intensity, duration and frequency of the exercise is higher performance. However, it is important to point out that the positive adaptive response, which is reflected by increased performance, depends upon an adequate recovery time between each training session and during training sessions to result in phenotypic alterations (Hohl et al., 2009). Training sessions and nutrition are highly interrelated. Repeated training sessions typically require a diet that can sustain muscle energy stores to execute the training proposed. The phenotypic alterations that lead to increased performance result from an intense process of protein synthesis that occurs during the recovery period and can last up to 24 h after the exercise session. This process is highly influenced by food ingestion, which offers energy and nutrients that are essential to the process and to the recovery of energy reserves (Hawley et al., 2006). Recent evidence shows that some nutrients can potentiate the protein synthesis pathways that are activated by exercise, influencing the adaptive process and performance (Hawley et al., 2011). Professional athletes, for example, soccer players, are submitted to an annual training and competition routine with periods of recovery that are not always properly adjusted to the workload. The main problem is that the current championship schedule generally does not allow the teams to take the minimum time required for appropriate physical preparation because the different stages (competitions and physical, technical and tactical training) overlap. As a consequence, the athletes may suffer an imbalance between the effort put forth and the recovery time during the competitive season, which increases the likelihood that the workload will be excessive for some players. Each overload stress results in different degrees of microtrauma in the muscle, connective tissue, and/or bones and joints, which trigger an inflammatory response promoting repair
How Physics Teachers Model Student Thinking and Plan Instructional Responses When Using Learning-Progression-Based Assessment Information

One vision for the classroom use of learning progressions (LPs) involves using diagnostic assessments to determine a student’s LP “level” in order to make instructional decisions. However, little is known about how experienced teachers reason about assessment information and thus how LP-based information might support their instructional decision-making. In this paper, we explore five experienced teachers’ interactions with the same set of LP-based score reports to address the following questions: (1) What assumptions do teachers make about student thinking as they interact with LP-based assessment information? (2) What instructional reasoning is supported by these assumptions? We find that teachers conceptualize and use the LP levels differently from how the LP designers intended, but that the LP-based diagnostic information can be helpful to them in other, sometimes unanticipated, ways.
Natural UAV tele-operation for agricultural application by using Kinect sensor

Remote-controlled (RC) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been extensively applied in agricultural areas, such as remote sensing, precise spraying pesticides for crop protection, agricultural situation inspection and so on, but these telemanipulated UAVs systems are operated entirely by a ground-based pilot with a need of eyes focus on the remote site UAV flight. The key issue existed in agricultural UAV teleoperation area is a longtime training needed. In this paper, a novel natural UAV teleoperation control system in agricultural application was proposed. In UAV teleoperation scenario, human operator gestures measured by using Kinect sensor can be used as control commands for UAV flight. Moreover, some UAV teleoperation control commands related to human hand gestures were defined, which is similar to the radio gymnastic exercises in China. Therefore, gesture recognition-based UAV teleoperation control is easy to learn and master. In addition, a new real time human hand gesture recognition algorithm was proposed. The stability of UAV flight dynamic of roll, pitch and yaw as well as attitude control were verified with the experiments based on the proposed method. At last, the usability and effectiveness of the proposed method has been verified by the experimental results. Keywords: gesture recognition, human pose estimation, depth image, skeleton tracking, teleoperation, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) DOI: 10.25165/j.ijabe. 20181104.4096 Citation: Yin X C, Lan Y B, Wen S, Zhang J T, Wu S F. Natural UAV tele-operation for agricultural application by using Kinect sensor. Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2018; 11(4): 173-178.
Effect of Storage Time and Concentration of Aflatoxin M1 on Toxin Binding Capacity of L. acidophilus in Fermented milk Product

_____________________________________________________________________________ 1 Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran. 2 Research Center, Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran. * Corresponding author; email: soleiman@cc.iut. ac.ir 3 Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST), Department of Food Biotechnology, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran. 4 Food Quality and Safety Research Department, Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)-Mashhad Branch, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran. Aflatoxins are potent carcinogenic and immunosuppressive agents. Acute exposure to high level of aflatoxins leads to aflatoxicosis, which cause rapid death due to liver failure. Immune modulating effects of probiotic bacteria have good prospects to detoxification of natural foods. This study was aimed to investigate the ability of Lactobacillus acidophilus strain LA-5 in the presence and absence of yoghurt starter culture for removing Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in comparison with yoghurt starter cultures (10 8 CFU ml). AFM1 detoxification was evaluated for 21 days of yoghurt storage at 4°C at different concentrations of Aflatoxin (0.1, 0.5 and 0.75 μg L). The amounts of unbound AFM1 were determined using competitive Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). L. acidophilus combined with yoghurt starter culture and alone could significantly (P≤ 0.05) remove AFM1 compared to control group. The results indicated that increasing initial AFM1 concentration in the yoghurt samples and storage time affected the capacity of AFM1 binding.
Detection of Electric Resistivity Tomography and Evaluation of the Sapwood-Heartwood Demarcation in Three Asia Gymnosperm Species

The proportions of sapwood and heartwood of trees have significant impacts on various uses. Electric resistivity tomography (ERT) and corresponding electrical resistance (ER) value maps were examined in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don), Taiwania (Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata), and Luanta fir (Cunninghamia konishii Hayata) trees. The position of the sapwood-heartwood demarcation was measured on incremental cores from living trees and the corresponding ER of the sapwood-heartwood boundary was acquired from the ER map. A positive significant relationship was found between the maximum ER plus minimum ER values (ERmax + ERmin) and ER of the sapwood-heartwood demarcation from the tomographic data. The position of the sapwood-heartwood demarcation was determined by corresponding ER, and the critical ER can be established by the ERmax + ERmin value of the tomographic data. The results from this study indicate that ERT technique can be used to determine the position of the sapwood-heartwood boundary and can serve as a methodology in undamaged living trees of Gymnosperm species.
Cardioprotection by an anti MASP-2 antibody in a in vivo murine model of infarction

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