Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Flowering phenology of some native perennial tropical grasses from north‐eastern Australia

The division of north-eastern Australia into tropical and sub-tropical zones at approximately the latitude of 20° S, as suggested by the flowering phenology of Heteropogon contortus, is supported by studies on other perennial grasses of the native pastures. A progressive evolution away from an obligate short-day flowering response which characterizes the tropical forms of Bothriochloa bladhii, perhaps Themeda australis, and the exclusive tropical species Dicanthium tenuiculum, through a quantitative short-day response, as in the more widely distributed B. decipiens var. cloncurrensis, to the day-neutral or opportunistic and largely subtropical species of B. decipiens and D. sericeum, is suggested as a sequence of flowering strategies leading to wider adaptation into the sub-tropics. There is evidence from here and elsewhere that tropical forms or species of perennial grasses are grosser than their subtropical counterparts and this is coupled with their short-day flowering behaviour. The evidence suggests that B. decipiens and D. sericeum are the evolutionary products of taxa nearer to B. decipiens var. cloncurrensis and D. tenuiculum which exhibit day-length control of flowering.
On the presence or absence of nerves in the umbilical blood vessels of man and guinea pig

The presence or absence of nerves in the umbilical cord is an old and still mooted question. It may appear strange at first thought that the presence of innervation in such a vital structure as the umbilical cord should even be questioned. However, closer acquaintance I with the finer anatomy and histology of tissues reveals that there are other important structures in the human organism in which nerves have not been demonstrated with certainty up to the present time. The innervation of the cerebral blood vessels might be mentioned as a classic example of such a disagreement among the authorities in the field of neuro-histology. The discussion pertaining to the innervation of the umbilical cord began in the time of Galen; it has occupied the minds of scientists during the past 300 years. The dispute was lively at one time, lagged or became quiescent at other times, only to be revived in the present century. That the problem is a difficult one is attested by the numerous controversial contributions. It is a known fact that the demonstration of nerves in the blood vessels is not an easy technical procedure; they are especially difficult to detect in small capillaries. The considerable experience required in diagnosing the finer branches of the peripheral nervous system also adds to the task. Not only is it easy enough to miss the presence of fine nerve fibers, but it is easier yet to diagnose one when it is not present. I n a number
DELIVERY OF LYCOPENE TO PHYSIOLOGICALLY RELEVANT VASCULAR CELLS

Lycopene most likely contributes to the positive health effects of tomatoes on the cardiovascular system. However, elucidation of underlying cellular mechanisms is hampered by the intricate solubility of lycopene in aqueous solutions. Cells relevant to the cardiovascular system, including bovine aortic endothelial cells (BAECs), the monocytic cell line THP-1, and RAT-1 fibroblasts, were treated for various time periods (0–72 h) with different concentrations of lycopene (1, 5, and 10 µM), solubilized either in tetrahydrofuran (THF) or micelles as solvents. Incubation of all three cell types led to a concentration- and time-dependent increase in cellular lycopene content. Both vehicles tested, THF and micelles, proved equally effective in the delivery of lycopene to cells. A marked difference in the amount of lycopene incorporated was observed among the various cell types. Compared with THP-1 cells, the uptake of lycopene using both solvents was higher in BAECs and RAT-1 fibroblasts for all concentrations and time points tested. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Epidemiological data indicate a beneficial effect for consumption of tomato products in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Only limited data are available on the cellular uptake of lycopene in vascular cells. Lycopene was successfully delivered to different cells relevant for the cardiovascular system. These results represent an important prerequisite for the study of molecular and cellular mechanisms by which lycopene may exert its beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system.
Anther, ovule, seed, and nucellar embryo development in Citrus sinensis cv. Valencia

'Valencia' orange, a commercially important cultivar of Citrus, forms polyembryonic seeds by an apomictic process called nucellar embryony in which many embryos initiate directly from nucellar cells surrounding the sexual embryo sac. We observed anther, ovule, seed, and fruit development in relation to nucellar embryo development in seeds and unfertilized ovules of 'Valencia'. Pollination and fertilization are required to set fruit in 'Valencia', and low seed set was found to be related to defects in both male and female gametogenesis. Nucellar embryo initial cells were evident histologically in ovules of flowers just prior to anthesis. However, in vitro culture of ovules from flowers at different prepollination stages showed that embryos could develop from ovules cultured as early as the binucleate stage of megagametogenesis in which nucellar initial cells were absent histologically. During fruit development, the timing and sequence of the early events of nucellar embryo formation were synchronous in see.
ISLAMOPHOBIA IN THE UK PRINT MEDIA: AN INTERSECTIONAL CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

This paper investigates how various Muslim-identity groups are represented in the British press. The study adopted an intersectional critical discourse analysis as an analytical framework (see Baker and Levon 2016) of a corpus of a medium size. The method adopted used drew on corpus methods by identifying strong collocations associated with each identified identity followed by qualitative analysis. The findings highlight the living experiences of British Muslims which might be gendered, classed and racialized with certain Muslim identity-groups. The present study demonstrates through an intersectional approach that media representations of Muslims are constituted through race, gender and class and that Muslims are perceived to be othered in contemporary British public discourses.
Efectos de la herbivoría sobre la cantidad de óvulos en Loasa speciosa (Loasaceae)

Examinamos el efecto directo de la herbivoria foliar respecto al valor adaptativo de la planta herbacea Loasa speciosa (Loasaceae), midiendo el numero de ovulos por flor en 46 brotes con diferentes niveles de dano foliar. El numero de ovulos por flor fue menor en los brotes con mayores niveles de herbivoria. Estos resultados sugieren que el conocido impacto negativo de la herbivoria respecto al valor adaptativo de la plantas (p.e. bajo numero de semillas) puede ser unaconsecuencia directa de la reduccion en el numero de ovulos
Secure Skyline Queries over the Encrypted Data

- Outsourcing data to cloud server provides better usability of data. But to preserve the security and privacy these outsourced data need to be protected from the cloud server and other unauthorized users. The encryption of data can protect the data. For query processing, the skyline query is used and it is particularly important for multi-criteria decision making. As a part of the work, the work can be categorized into four parts mainly. And they are Data Transformation, where data to be transformed into different form by performing RSA encryption and the noise appending process where random noise values are generated and appended to the data. Then comes the Auditing where it checks whether there is an occurrence of attack or not. Skyline Computations specifies the Secure Skyline computations over the encrypted data. And the Query retrieval which is to submit the query and should return the efficient result by performing various calculations such as skyline computations by TPA(Third Party Authority).
Ribose-Induced Maillard Reaction as a Quality Index in Frozen Minced Chicken and Pork Meats

Minced meats underwent denaturation, oxidation and aggregation during frozen storage, causing decrease in denaturation enthalpy, sulfhydryl contents and protein solubility, as well as increase in protein carbonyl and disulfide contents. These changes were more evident in samples stored at −4C than those stored at −20C, as reactions occurred at faster rates at higher temperature. The addition of ribose on thawed minced meats followed by heating at 95C initiated Maillard reaction browning. Browning index () was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in fresh minced meats than in frozen ones, decreased with storage time and were lower in minced meat stored at −4C than those stored at −20C. The biochemical changes in meat proteins during frozen storage reduced the availability of basic amino acids to take part in the Maillard reaction. Hence, could be used as freshness index in minced chicken and minced pork. Practical Applications Long-term frozen storage of meat causes degradative changes which leads to the loss of functionality, flavor, texture and organoleptic properties of the meat. Due to these losses, fresh meat is often perceived to be of a better quality and often valued at a higher market price compared to those of frozen meat. This study proposed an alternative, simpler, quicker and cheaper method to identify between fresh versus frozen/thawed meat. The proposed method was based on the Maillard reaction between proteins of meat and ribose, yielding brown pigments (melanoidins) that can be measured as absorbance and converted into a freshness index. It was demonstrated that the biochemical degradation during frozen storage reduces the availability of meat proteins to react with ribose, yielding lower freshness index as compared to those of fresh meat. Thus, freshness index could be used as a quality control method to ascertain meat freshness and to evaluate supplier's reliability.
COPULATORY COURTSHIP AND CRYPTIC FEMALE CHOICE IN INSECTS

11. Survey methods and criteria for recognizing courtship behaviour . 2 111. Frequency and types of copulatory courtship IV. Why frequencies are probably underestimates V. Other animals 9 VI. Possible correlation with genitalic morphology VII. Significance of results . I 0 VIII . Summary . I 0 IX. Acknowledgements . I 1 X. Appendix: Survey of behavioural studies of copulation . I 1 . 3 7
A New Failure Detector to Detect Failures in a Distributed System

— Process groups in distributed applications and services rely on failure detectors to detect process failures completely , and as quickly, accurately , and scalably as possible, even in the face of unreliable message deliveries. Failure detector is a simulation application that is responsible for detection of node failures or crashes in a distributed system. It is impossible to distinguish with certainty a crashed process from a very slow process in a purely asynchronous distributed system. Some parameters are used to evaluate a Failure Detector such as complete, quick, accurate, and scalable even in the face of unreliable message deliveries. In contrast to previous failure detectors that have been used to circumvent impossibility results, the heartbeat failure detector is implementable, and its implementation does not use timeouts. Here we introduce a failure detector which is based on heart-beat message.
Opposing effects of sperm viability and velocity on the outcome of sperm competition

Sperm competition is often envisaged as a raffle where differences in sperm quality "load" the raffle in favor of the male with the higher quality sperm. Sperm quality, however, is a complex trait, and the effects of its various components on the outcome of sperm competition are likely to depend upon their role in sperm transport, storage, and fertilization. Here, I use artificial insemination to assess the relationships between sperm viability, velocity, and storage on siring success in the swordtail Xiphophorus nigrensis (Teleostei: Poeciliidae), an internally fertilized fish with alternative reproductive tactics. Males with greater sperm viability sired more offspring than their rival, as predicted if the number of fertilization-capable sperm influences sperm competition in a numerical raffle. In contrast, males with faster swimming sperm sired fewer offspring, but only when sperm were stored prior to fertilization. Faster swimming sperm were thus a liability following sperm storage, suggesting a trade-off between sperm velocity and longevity in vivo. These results provide experimental evidence that the sign and magnitude can differ among components of sperm quality depending upon the mechanisms that mediate their effects.
MODELING THE DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN THE CANADIAN RENTAL MARKET: A STATED PREFERENCE APPROACH

Introduction Increase in daily travel activities coupled with reliance on conventional vehicles, places a significant pressure on the environment through tailpipe emissions. Fortunately, current advancements in battery technology along with the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) is often considered as one of the more viable solutions to combating climate change and promoting sustainable energy. Due to the scarcity of EVs in the current market, many studies have utilized stated preference (SP) analysis along with estimating different forms of econometric model to identify and to understand factors affecting consumers’ choice decisions regarding new vehicle technologies (for example: Hackbarth & Madlener, 2016; Hoen & Koetse, 2014; Qian & Soopramanien, 2011). In addition, Potoglou and Kanaroglou (2008) provided a comprehensive literature review on various research methods regarding alternative fueled vehicle demand, focusing on SP analysis and different discrete choice models. Moreover, Rezvani, Jansson, & Bodin (2015) focused primarily on empirical studies evaluating various consumer behaviors towards plug-in electric vehicle adoption
Effects of Vacuum Mixing, Water Addition, and Mixing Time on the Quality of Fresh Chinese White Noodles and the Optimization of the Mixing Process

In this study, the effects of mixing process parameters (degree of vacuum, water addition, and mixing time under vacuum) on the cooking and sensory quality properties of Chinese white noodles were investigated by using one commercial-scale noodle production line and one typical commercial wheat flour. Noodle appearance, firmness, elasticity, smoothness, and total quality scores were significantly improved as the degree of vacuum increased from 0 to 0.06 MPa, although lower sensory scores and larger cooking losses occurred when noodles were mixed at 0.08 MPa. Noodles with a water addition of 35% had the highest total score and the highest scores for each sensory factor. As mixing time increased, the sensory score of cooked noodles increased initially and then decreased. With a mixing time of 7 min, the sensory score was the highest and cooking loss was the lowest. The results of response surface methodology indicated that fresh noodle quality was most affected by the water addition, followed by vacuum degr.
Pulsatile Secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) Persists During Continuous Stimulation by CJC-1295, a Long-Acting GHRH Analog

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Effect of Different Photoperiods on Cold Hardiness in Cherry (Prunus avium cv. Ulster)

Bu arastirmada farkli fotoperiyodlarin bir yasli kiraz agaclarinda (Prunus avium cv. Ulster) soguga dayaniklilik kazanilmasi uzerine olan etkisi incelenmistir. Bir yasli kiraz agaclari, kisa gun kosullari olarak 8 saat aydinlik ve 16 saat karanlik, uzun gun kosullari olarak da 16 saat aydinlik ve 8 saat karanlik periyodda tutulmuslardir. Bu calismada ayrica melez apsen agaci (Populus tremula ×Populus tremuloides) ile kiraz agacinin soguga dayaniklilik yonuyle benzerlik veya farkliliklari arastirilmistir. Kiraz agaclari icin LT50 degerlerinin farkli gun uzunluklarinda degismedigi saptanmistir. Ayni deneysel kosullara maruz birakilan melez aspen agaclarinda ise kisa gun kosullarina maruz kalan agaclarin uzun gun kosullarina maruz kalan agaclara gore soguga daha dayanikli oldugu saptanmistir. Bu arastirmada ayni zamanda kiraz ve melez aspen agaclarinin dallarinin apikal ve basal kisimlarinin soguga dayanikliliginda, fotoperiyodun her hangi bir farklilik yaratmadigi saptanmistir
Effect of Season and Dietary Protein Level on Some Haematological Parameters and Blood Biochemical Compositions of Three Broiler Strains

The objectives of the present study were to investigate the effect of season (summer versus winter) and dietary protein level (high versus low) using three broiler strains (Ross, Cobb and Hubbard) on some physiological parameters; haematological parameters, haematological indices, serum metabolites and serum inorganic elements. Three hundred and sixty, one-day-old unsexed broiler chicks, were used during the summer and winter seasons, 120 from each strain. The number of chicks of each strain was divided into two groups, with six replicates (10 chicks per each). Group A of each strain was fed on a starter diet containing 23% crude protein for the first four weeks of age, replaced by a finisher diet containing 21% crude protein. Group B was fed on a starter diet containing 21% crude protein replaced by a finisher diet containing 19% crude protein. In both Cobb and Hubbard strains, the Packed Cell Volume (PCV) decreased significantly (P<0.05) during the summer season, whereas, it was significantly (P<0.05) increased in Ross strain during the same season. The haemoglobin concentration (Hb) decreased significantly (P<0.05) in Cobb strain during the summer. It was not significantly affected by the season in both Ross and Hubbard strains. The total red blood cells count (TRBC count) did not significantly affected by the season in the three experimental strains. The Mean Cell Volume (MCV) increased significantly (P<0.05) during the summer in Ross strain but it was not significantly affected by the season in both Cobb and Hubbard strains. The Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH) decreased significantly (P<0.05) during the summer in both Ross and Cobb strains but it was not significantly affected by the season in Hubbard strain. The Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) decreased significantly (P<0.05) during the summer in the three experimental groups. Serum glucose concentration decreased significantly (P<0.05) during the summer in both Ross and Hubbard strains but was not affected by the season in Cobb strain. The serum albumin concentration decreased significantly (P<0.05) during the summer in Ross strain but was not significantly affected by the season in both Cobb and Hubbard strains. The results reflected that, serum sodium (Na), potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) concentrations were decreased significantly during the summer in all strains. The serum calcium (Ca) concentration decreased significantly during the summer in Cobb strain. Whereas, it was not significantly affected by the season in both Ross and Hubbard strains. Although there was broiler strain X protein level interaction effect on all of following physiological parameters; PCV, MCV, MCHC, serum glucose, serum albumin, serum Na, K, Ca and serum P, the level of dietary protein appeared to be has no significant effect on any of physiological parameters under investigation.
Vallance P, Blazek J, Edwards J, Kveton V. Smart specialisation in regions with less-developed research and innovation systems: a changing role for universities?. Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space 2017

Universities and other knowledge institutions have quickly come to be seen as central to smart specialisation. However, their exact role in Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3) has yet to receive much critical attention in the academic literature. This is particularly notable as defining features of smart specialisation such as the entrepreneurial dynamic of the strategy-formation process, and differentiated nature of the goals for strategies in regions with varying research and innovation capabilities – represent challenges to the notion that public research organisations should be drivers of smart specialisation in all regions. This paper articulates these conceptual tensions and then explores how they are unfolding in practice with particular reference to regions with less-developed research and innovation systems. The empirical material is drawn from a European-wide survey of institutional factors affecting the implementation of RIS3 and two regional case studies from Central and Eastern Europe. Overall the paper reveals a multifaceted picture of still emerging (and potentially conflicting) dynamics around the introduction of smart specialisation that have the potential to reconfigure the role of universities in regional innovation systems in Europe.
SUBJECTIVE EQUIVALENCE OF VEHICLE INTERIOR NOISE AND LOW FREQUENCY RANDOM VERTICAL WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION

Subjective equivalence is the point where the effect of noise is perceived to be the same as vibration. This paper aims to determine the subjective equivalence curve of vehicle interior noise and vertical whole-body random vibrations. The discomfort levels of noise and vibration were then determined. Twelve (12) seated subjects were exposed to thirty-six (36) paired combination of noise and vertical whole-body vibration for 5 seconds. The vibration stimuli consist of six (6) levels of random vertical whole-body vibration, magnitude ranging from 0.1 m/s to 1 m/s in the frequency range of 1 Hz to 20 Hz. The input noise was initially recorded in a vehicle travelling at 60 km/hr and reproduced with six (6) levels of sound pressure level ranging from 53 dB(A) to 82 dB(A). For each combined stimuli, each subject was asked to indicate which stimulus they prefer to reduce. A subjective equivalence contour was plotted and used to further understand how human perceive vibration and noise. The findings suggest that in combined noise and vibration environment, as the level of noise and vibration increase, the discomfort values for the two stimulus of noise and vibration will be different at the subjective equivalence point.
Sensory, Histological, and Bacteriological Changes in Flat Oysters, Ostrea edulis L., during Different Storage Conditions

Flat oysters, Ostrea edulis, were emersed and stored for 23 d in freshwater ice and cold stored without ice. A control group was maintained in running seawater. Death, histological changes, bacterial growth, and changes in sensory profile were measured and described. Death of the oysters could be determined by measuring tissue pH. The sensory profiles of iced and cold-stored oysters were significantly different from the controls, and changes in sensory profile correlated with the appearance of spoilage bacteria and degradation of digestive tissues. Changes were most pronounced in iced specimens. Freshness of the oysters was correlated to the smell