Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Efeito da duração do período seco sobre a reprodução de vacas leiteiras durante a lactação subsequente

Possible advantages of reducing length of dry period include increased income from milk production, simplified dry cow management, decreased metabolic disorders, and alleviation of overcrowded dry cow facilities. There is abundant data to support a 60-d dry period to maximize milk yield the next lactation. The great majority of data is from studies using farm records. In these data sets, cows with less than 6to 8-wk dry periods probably were not intended to have short dry periods and consequently were not managed for short dry periods. Additionally, recommendations from observational data may be biased due to interactions, e.g., between milk yield and length of dry period. Some experiments specifically designed to compare 30and 60-d dry periods indicate that shorter dry periods are possible without sacrificing milk production the next lactation. There is a paucity of data to determine the effects of shortening the dry period on milk composition, metabolic disorders, and reproductive performance. The limited amount of information that is available indicates that CAETANO, G.A. O. , CAETANO JÚNIOR, M.B. e ZMIESKI, E.C. Efeito da duração do período seco sobre a reprodução de vacas leiteiras durante a lactação subsequente. PUBVET, Londrina, V. 8, N. 15, Ed. 264, Art. 1753, Agosto, 2014. shortening the dry period will probably not have negative effects on these parameters and may have slight beneficial effects. In some cases, the beneficial effects may have resulted, in part, due to negative effects on milk production. Cows with longer calving intervals and older cows may be more likely to avoid negative effects of shortening dry periods on subsequent milk yield. Shortening the dry period by initiating milking after a dry period but prior to parturition does not increase milk yield or improve animal health sufficiently to warrant consideration. Several studies indicated complete elimination of the dry period results in a 20 to 25% decrease in milk yield the following lactation. However, these studies have utilized low cow numbers and cows with extremely low milk production. As milk yield and persistency of lactation increases, either through genetic selection or administration of exogenous agents such as bST, the likelihood of successfully shortening or eliminating the dry period should increase. Future studies to increase our knowledge of factors affecting mammary epithelial cell proliferation and apoptosis should yield strategies to reduce the length or completely eliminate the dry period.
GlowBots: designing and implementing engaging human-robot interaction

GlowBots are small tangible, communicating and interactive robots that show eye-catching visual patterns on a round LED display. This paper details the development of the GlowBots from the early user-oriented design phase, through hardware and software development and onto preliminary user studies. In the design phase we outlined a robot application based on a study of how owners relate with unusual pets, such as snakes and lizards. This led to an application concept of a set of ”hobby robots” which would communicate with each other and the user through dynamic patterns. Based on these requirements, we developed a LED display called see-Puck, which together with an open robot platform was used for the GlowBots application itself. One particular issue is dealing with energy consumption problems, as resources in embedded systems often limit the potential time for user interaction. We conclude with a report on early user experiences from demonstrating GlowBots and a preliminary user study in a home environment as well as remarks about future directions.
Young Offenders who kill: A review of five Australian Case Studies

The assessment of young offenders who murder is complicated by the low frequency of that crime, at least in an Australian jurisdiction. Analyses of individual cases reveal striking differences between Australian cases and published accounts from the United States. Currently, most research in this field emanates from that country. Comparisons with Australia are complicated by the apparent higher rates of severe child abuse and cocaine use revealed in that population, and the more ready access to weapons. The article discusses the kinds of features identified in the assessment of young offenders who kill in Australia.
Image segmentation by texture discrimination using variations of simulated annealing

Traditional simulated annealing is compared with two new variations in terms of accuracy of image segmentation based on texture discrimination. The first variation is binary decomposition, which repeatedly divides the image into two texture regions using traditional simulated annealing. The second is dynamic temperature selection, which makes use of the system's energy gradient to dynamically choose an efficient temperature. Binary decomposition, though not as accurate as traditional simulated annealing, shows promise, while dynamic temperature selection rivals traditional simulated annealing in accuracy and is much faster. The approach to image modeling specified by Hofmann et al. [5] is chosen and implemented, and some improvements are discussed based on experimental evidence. Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Leslie P. Kaelbling
Optimal Biped Design Using a Moving Torso: Theory and Experiments

Legged robots have been studied and developed for a long time. The primary advantage of legged motion is that they can traverse terrains inaccessible to wheeled robots. Biped robots are probably the most complicated of legged robots. Despite their complexity there has been a substantial amount of work done in the field including different techniques that have been developed to model, design and control biped robots. There are primarily two kinds of biped robots: active and passive bipeds. Many sophisticated, intelligent bipeds have been built by major companies. Most of the bipeds built are based on active control techniques; these are typically complicated, require high energies and are expensive to build. Also, they are far from mimicking true human motion. Owing to this, reliable biped robots are still elusive even to this day. McGeer (1990) analyzed the natural dynamics of two-legged systems. He numerically and experimentally analyzed systems with concentrated masses on legs and hip. These bipeds did not have a torso and no external torques were applied. He showed that these systems could walk stably down small slopes and sustain the motion. This class of biped motion is known as Passive Dynamic Walking. The step length and the velocity of the passive biped depend on parameters such as the masses, lengths and the slope on which the biped is walking. A passive biped is much more efficient than active bipeds and mimics the human motion better. Goswami, Espiau & Keramane (1996); Goswami et al. (1993); Goswami, Thuilot & Espiau (1996); Goswami, Thuilotz & Espiauy (1996) describe the limit cycles and their stability in the passive gait of a biped without a torso. They obtained some numerical solutions of a system with known parameters. In Goswami et al. (1997) and Roussel et al. (98) bifurcation and chaos are studied and the dependence of the gait on the slope is explained. Asano, Luo & Yamakita (2004) use energy-based control laws to enable the biped to mimic the passive motion; they analyze a biped without torso and knees. Asano, Yamakita, Kamamichi & Luo (2004), Kim & Oh (2004), Paul et al. (2003), Silva & Machado (2001) and Goswami (1999) are some more of the innovative attempts to build a simple yet controllable walking machine. Although passive dynamic walking is efficient, simple to implement and analyze, the step length and the velocity of motion of the passive biped are greatly dependent on the system parameters. The path followed by the biped is uncontrollable and there is no control Karthik Kappaganthu1 and C. Nataraj2 1Principal Engineer, R&D Global, Strategic Solution, LLC Virginia, VA 20165 2Professor & Chair Department of Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085 USA Optimal Biped Design Using a Moving Torso: Theory and Experiments 3
LHS 6343 C: A TRANSITING FIELD BROWN DWARF DISCOVERED BY THE KEPLER MISSION

We report the discovery of a brown dwarf that transits one member of the M+M binary system LHS 6343 AB every 12.71 days. The transits were discovered using photometric data from the Kepler public data release. The LHS 6343 stellar system was previously identified as a single high proper motion M dwarf. We use adaptive optics imaging to resolve the system into two low-mass stars with masses 0.370 ± 0.009 M☉ and 0.30 ± 0.01 M☉, respectively, and a projected separation of 0. ″55. High-resolution spectroscopy shows that the more massive component undergoes Doppler variations consistent with Keplerian motion, with a period equal to the transit period and an amplitude consistent with a companion mass of MC = 62.7 ± 2.4 MJup. Based on our analysis of the transit light curve, we estimate the radius of the companion to be RC = 0.833 ± 0.021 RJup, which is consistent with theoretical predictions of the radius of a >1 Gyr brown dwarf.
Epigenetic modifications in human thyroid cancer (Review)

Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy of the endocrine organs, and its incidence rate has steadily increased over the last decade. Over 95% of thyroid carcinoma is derived from follicular cells that have a spectrum of differentiation to the most invasive malignancy. The molecular pathogenesis of thyroid cancer remains to be clarified, although activating the RET, RAS and BRAF oncogenes have been well characterized. Increasing evidence from previous studies demonstrates that acquired epigenetic abnormalities participating with genetic alteration results in altered patterns of gene expression/function. Aberrant DNA methylation has been established in the CpG regions and microRNAs (miRNAs) expression profile recognized in cancer development. In the present review, a literature review was performed using MEDLINE and PubMed with the terms 'epigenetic patterns in thyroid cancer [or papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC), medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC)]', 'DNA methylation in thyroid cancer (or PTC, FTC, MTC, ATC)', 'miRNA expression in thyroid cancer (or PTC, FTC, MTC, ATC)', 'epigenetic patterns in cancer' and the current understanding of epigenetic patterns in thyroid cancer was discussed.
Status und Gebrauch des Niederdeutschen 2016. Erste Ergebnisse einer repräsentativen Erhebung

Wer versteht heute Plattdeutsch, und wer spricht es? Wer nutzt die plattdeutschen Medien- und Kulturangebote? Welche Vorstellungen verbinden die Menschen in Norddeutschland mit dem Niederdeutschen, und wie stehen sie zu ihrer Regionalsprache? Diesen und weiteren Fragen widmet sich die vorliegende Broschure mithilfe von reprasentativen Daten, die durch eine telefonische Befragung von insgesamt 1.632 Personen aus acht Bundeslandern (Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein sowie Brandenburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen und Sachsen-Anhalt) gewonnen wurden.
Starch metabolism during petal senescence in Tagetes erecta L. cut flowers

Estimation of starch content, amylase activity and a-amylase activity was studied from first stage to senescent stage of Tagetes erecta L. flowers in cut conditions. The amount of starch had a decreasing trend with progressing stages. The amylolytic activities had an increasing trend initially but at senescent stage decrease in activity was observed. The increase in the activities of amylase suggests more breakdown of starch. The products of this starch breakdown could have been used up by the flower petals or might have been transported out of the ray florets.
Title : The SLC 2 ( GLUT ) family of membrane transporters

GLUT proteins are encoded by the SLC2 genes and are members of the major facilitator superfamily of membrane transporters. Fourteen GLUT proteins are expressed in the human and they are categorized into 3 classes based on sequence similarity. All GLUTs appear to transport hexoses or polyols when expressed ectopically, but the primary physiological substrates for several of the GLUTs remain uncertain. GLUTs 1–5 are the most thoroughly studied and all have well established roles as glucose and/or fructose transporters in various tissues and cell types. The GLUT proteins are comprised of ~500 amino acid residues, possess a single N-linked oligosaccharide, and have 12 membrane-spanning domains. In this review we briefly describe the major characteristics of the 14 GLUT family members.
Microbiological Assessment of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media

Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media is a common infectious disease. the microorganisms commonly associated with and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns is important for its treatment. Objectives: to study the microorganisms associated with chronic suppurative otitis media and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns among our patients. Methodology: this descriptive study was carried out in January 2012 to December 2012 at ENT Department and microbiology department . of AL-Hakeem general hospital in Najaf city. A total of 100 patients with unilateral and bilateral active chronic suppurative otitis media attending the out patients clinic were included in the study, pus sample were collected of the discharging ears and sent to microbiological department . Results: of 100 specimens there were 90 (90%) bacterial isolates and 10 (10%) fungi. Pseudomonas aeruginosa 40 (40%) was the dominant isolate followed by Staphylococcus aureus 19 (19%) and Proteus spp. 15 (15%) . Antibiotic sensitivity pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa showed that imipenem was active in 100% and Vancomycin was active in 100% of Staphylococcus aureus isolate . Conclusion: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common isolates followed by Staph. aureus in the culture specimens of chronic suppurative otitis media. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is increasingly becoming more resistant to the commonly used antibiotic like cephalosporine Amoxicillin & Ampicillin. Recommendation: We advise to do culture and sensitivity test for every patient with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) and to describe systemic antibiotics according to the result of this test.
Xiaobo Yin Photonic Spin Hall Effect at Metasurfaces

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Speciation and Dynamics of Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen Export in 1 the Danshui River , Taiwan 2 3

20 Human-induced excess nitrogen outflowing from land through rivers to oceans has resulted in 21 serious impacts on coastal ecosystem. Oceania, occupied <2.5% land surface, delivers 12% of 22 freshwater and dissolved materials to the ocean in global scale. However, there are limited dissolved 23 inorganic nitrogen (DIN=nitrate+ nitrite+ ammonium) data from Oceania. In this study, we presented 24 DIN concentrations and fluxes from a mountainous river, Danshui River, in a high-standing island, 25 Taiwan. A river monitoring network covering various degrees of landuse and population density was 26 implemented to explore the controlling factors of DIN export. Results showed that DIN 27 concentration increases as the population density increases downstream-ward, accordingly, DIN is 28 low in the headwater (~16M) and up to ~430M at downstream. Similarly, DIN yield increases 29 downstream-ward, ranging from ~160 kg-N/km/yr at upstream relatively pristine catchments to 30 7500 kg-N/km/yr at downstream. The ~2x higher DIN yield compared to other world rivers in 31 similar size is caused by dense population coupled with abundant rainfall. As for per capita N yield, a 32 low boundary (~2.5 kg-N/capita/yr) in the Danshui watershed is consistent to that obtained from 33 developed countries. Results also reveal agricultural landuse should be considered while constructing 34 regional DIN model. Unlike most large rivers, the dominating DIN species changed gradually from 35 NO3 in the headwater (~97%) to NH4 in the downstream estuary (~60%) due to sewage inputs. 36 Given the analogous watershed characteristics of Danshui River, our case study provides a good 37 example to infer the DIN export from the Oceania rivers. 38 39
PRIKAZ KOGNITIVNO-BIHEVIORALNOG TRETMANA DJEVOJKE SA SMANJENOM SEKSUALNOM ŽELJOM – STUDIJA SLUČAJA

Najucestaliji seksualni poremecaj kod žena je smanjena seksualna želja (1-3). Prema najnovijoj klasifikaciji dusevnih poremecaja DSM-V (4) smanjena seksualna želja spada u poremecaj seksualne želje i uzbuđenja, cija su glavna klinicka obilježja nedostatak ili smanjenje interesa za seksualne aktivnosti, erotskih misli i fantazija, uzbuđenja i zadovoljstva prilikom seksualnih aktivnosti. Osobe s poremecajem seksualne želje i uzbuđenja imaju teskoca sa zapocinjanjem seksualne aktivnosti, odbijaju partnerove pokusaje iniciranja seksualne aktivnosti, ne reagiraju interesom ili uzbuđenjem na seksualne podražaje te u njih nedostaje ili je smanjen doživljaj seksualnog užitka. Tijekom života javljaju se razdoblja u kojima gubitak seksualne želje u žena nije neuobicajen ili predstavlja adaptivnu reakciju na određene životne okolnosti. Međutim, takav nedostatak seksualne želje nije poremecaj. Da bi nedostatak seksualne želje bio smatran poremecajem Soc. psihijat. , 42 (2014) 254 – 265 Prikaz bolesnika
Análise da aplicação do modelo de fase constante na avaliação da mecânica respiratória em animais durante broncoconstrição.

Assessment of respiratory mechanics is commonly performed through the application of mathematical models. A widely applied model is the constant phase model, which fits the respiratory impedance. One of the variables presented by ventilators that apply this model is the Coefficient of Determination (COD), it is used to assess the goodness of fit of the model. There are situation where the COD value is low, such as: superficial sedation, spontaneous breathing, external disturbances and nonlinearity. However, despite the COD value are available for ventilators that apply the constant phase model, the literature is still scarce in studies that mention this coefficient. The aim of this study was to analyze the COD behavior in dose response curves of BALB/c mice divided into a control group and animal model of asthma (OVA) and offer an alternative for moments that the constant phase model should not be applied. It was found an association between parameters excluded in the first five measures and doses (p = 0.0026) in the OVA. Eleven measurements were excluded at the last dose while in the first or in the second doses, only two. The relative risk to present excluded measures between the last and first or second doses was 5.5 and CI: 1.30 to 23.26. The problem about the differences found in these moments is that these are the measures associated to higher model parameter’s values for each dose and traditionally are the values shown in scientific studies. The minimum, mean and maximal values of tracheal pressure behaved similarly on a inter group matter, presenting differences (p<0,05) at these doses: 0.3 and 1 mg/kg. The same pattern was observed for n R . It is possible to use values of tracheal pressure instead of modeled parameters in moments that the constant phase model should not be applied, like low COD in moments of severe bronchoconstriction. This replacement of parameters through tracheal pressure is possible because tracheal pressure is not obtained via mathematical models but through mensuration. Therefore, as the H e G Rn , parameters are obtained through mathematical modeling and not via direct mensuration, the poor adjustment means that these parameters should not be applied on the moments presented on this study. In addition, as an alternative it is possible to use pressure values measured as a variable of response, even if the pressure values are not able to distinguish between airway and parenchyma.
M ar 2 01 8 The Electron in the Maze

This chapter presents a physical method to solve a maze using an electric circuit. The temperature increase due to Joule heating is observed with a thermal camera and the correct path is instantaneously enlightened. Various mazes are simulated with Kirchhoff’s circuit laws. Finally, the physical mechanisms explaining how the electric current chooses the correct path are discussed. 1 Resolving mazes with electricity 1.1 Preliminary considerations about electrical circuits and
Aplicação do método da Camada Contaminada Equivalente a resultados de ensaio de difusão em solos típicos do Distrito Federal.

o transporte de contaminantes. determinação componente difusiva do fluxo de contaminantes é pela realização do ensaio de fluxo exclusivamente difusivo pelo método reservatório único. obtenção coeficiente de difusão a partir ensaio, segue nenhuma recomendação bem estabelecida. transporte contaminantes reativos quando unicamente difusivo, a condições inicial adequadas difusão pelo método reservatório único. solução, reservatório solução contaminante é contemplado no domínio de análise meio de artifício
Heating and melting deformable models (from goop to glop)

W~ develop phy~ically-ba~ed graphic~ model~ of nonrigid obJect& capable of heat conduction, thermoela&ticity, melting, and fluid. like behavior in the molten &tate. Theu de. formable model& feature nonrigid dynamic& governed by La. grangian equation& of motion and conductive heat tramfer governed by the heat equation for nonhomogeneou& non. i&otropic media. In it& &olid &tate, the di&eretized m~del i& an auembly of hezahedral finite element& in which thermoela&tic unit& interconnect particle& &ituated in a lattice. The &tiffneu of a thermoela&tic unit decrea&e& a& it& temperature increa&e&, and the unit /u&e& when it& temperature eZ,ceed& the melting point. The molten &tate of the model mvolve& a molecular dynamic& ~imulation in which "fluid" particle& that have broken free from the lattice interact ,through long. range attraction force& and &hort.range repul&lon force&. We pre&ent a phYlically-ba&ed animation of a thermoela&tic model in a &imulated phy&ical world populated by hot con&traint &urfacel.
The Thesis and Dissertation in Graduate ESL Programs

Listings of over 200 graduate theses and dissertations in ESL completed since 1975 were studied to determine apparent topic areas and methodologies. Classification according to subject matter reveals a wide variety of topics. The favorites appear to be those areas which deal with pedagogy, like methods, techniques, and materials. Very few studies treat bilingualism, English as a second dialect, testing, or the use of language laboratories in ESL. With regard to research methodologies used in the studies, the applied approach dominates, almost to the exclusion of empirical designs. Except at the doctoral level, few experimental studies are found. Most of the theses are either creative-prescriptive or descriptive-analytic. Many combine approaches and most are teachercentered.