Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Object Recognition using Template matching with the help of Features extraction method

In this paper feature extraction method is used for recognition of particular object from group of objects. Template matching approach is used to create a template with the help of which identification of object is possible. Template is mainly a sub-part of an object which is to be matched among different objects. Initially feature set is maintained which is useful in case of matching. It mainly contains feature points. These are points which are sufficient to describe the structure of an object. These points are mainly extracted features of an object. We have to extract the features of following: 1) Features of source image with which matching has to be performed. 2) Features of database images from which we have to find matched objects. In this paper SURF features extraction method is used. After extracting features matching has to be performed.
Long‐Term Changes in the Avifauna of Barro Colorado Island, Panama, a Tropical Forest Isolate

Since its isolation from the mainland more than 85 years ago, 65 bird species have disappeared from Barro Colorado Island, Panama. Because of these extinctions the island is often used as a model for the study of faunal relaxation, or loss of species through time. The most recent survey of the island’s bird community was completed in 1970. Between June 1994 and May 1996 I surveyed the island and observed 218 species, including 5 species never before recorded. Three relatively sedentary species have experienced severe population declines since Willis’s 1970 survey and may be on the brink of disappearing from the island. Willis estimated 500 Slate‐colored Grosbeaks (Pitylus grossus), whereas I found only two pairs of this conspicuous midstory‐dwelling finch. Two cotingas—Speckled Mourner (Laniocera rufescens) and Rufous Piha (Lipaugus unirufus)—have declined by 85–95%. I did not locate any individuals of 36 other species that were present during the 1970s. Most (21) of these are uncommon aquatic or nocturnal species, which I may have missed during my surveys, or are rare to uncommon edge species that probably move frequently to and from the island. Seven species, however, are primarily inhabitants of second‐growth forest and have been lost probably because of continuing successional maturation of the forest, including changes in land use around the laboratory clearing. Seven forest‐dwelling species disappeared during the 1970s and have not recolonized. I detected only one sedentary forest‐dwelling species, Great Currasow (Crax rubra), that previously had been reported as missing from the island. The nearly complete lack of recolonizations by such forest‐interior species suggests that local extinction from tropical forest isolates may be extremely persistent. Tropical forest reserves as small as Barro Colorado Island (1600 ha) may not preserve high levels of regional avian diversity over long periods of time.
The effects of nitrogen deficiencies on the lipid and protein contents of Spirulina platensis

Nitrogen deficiencies were studied in Spirulina platensis (Cyanophyceae) with the aim of determining the effects of the 50 and 100% deficient nitrogen on the lipid and protein contents of the cell under laboratory conditions. S. platensis cultures were grown in Spirulina medium and kept at the constant room temperature of 26 ± 2°C, illuminated with fluorescent lamps at an irradiance level of 80 μmol m -2 s -1
Bagasse Grass seed hay Road side grass Straw Beech Willow Larch Pine Spruce RDF Trockenstabilat

The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has executed an extensive research and development programme in which the most important aspects of torrefaction and pelletisation were investigated. In this paper, some results of these investigations with different types of biomass (deciduous, herbaceous and coniferous) and interesting waste streams are outlined. ECN’s torrefaction technology comprises of a dedicated (moving-bed) reactor and process design. In the framework of the R&D programme, a 50–100 kg/h pilot plant “PATRIG” was commissioned and several 10–100 hour test runs with various types of biomass were executed to validate the design. The produced tonnes of torrefied material were used in semi-industrial milling and pelletisation trials. Results of these torrefaction, milling and pelletisation trials are highlighted as well. In general, a well-controlled torrefaction temperature proves essential for a good torrefied product quality control, which is crucial for a proper pelletisation performance. The extensive torrefaction and pelletisation test work up to pilot-plant scale forms a solid base for the scale-up and demonstration of the ECN technology. ECN has teamed up with industrial partners (e.g., Vattenfall) to first demonstrate the technology at a scale of several tonnes per hour and then pursue global commercial market introduction.
microRNA: New Players in Metastatic Process

miRNAs are generated by an endogenous transcript, they represent approximately 1% of the genome of different species, and each of them has hundreds of different conserved or non conserved targets: it has been estimated that about 30% of the genes are regulated by at least one miRNA. miRNA genes, expressed in several organisms, including Homo Sapiens, are highly conserved across different species [1].
Dieta com restrição de cálcio ou aniônica em vacas leiteiras no pré-parto

Hypocalcemia is one of several metabolic diseases affecting dairy cows. It is also known as milk fever, puerperal paresis or fallen cow syndrome. The pathology can affect animals up to 72 hours after calving, due to a failure in the nutritional metabolism of calcium, which occurs after the sudden demand of this mineral in order to start lactation. The highest prevalence of this disease is in animals of high dairy production and especially those with more than two lactations. Thus, the purpose of this paper is develop a literature review in order to muse on the methodologies of supplying anionic and calcium deficient diets in the pre-calving period in order to mitigate or minimize future problems due to hypocalcemia.
Rapid decline in carbon monoxide emissions and export from East Asia between years 2005 and 2016

Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) satellite and ground-based carbon monoxide (CO) measurements both suggest a widespread downward trend in CO concentrations over East Asia during the period 2005–2016. This negative trend is inconsistent with global bottom-up inventories of CO emissions, which show a small increase or stable emissions in this region. We try to reconcile the observed CO trend with emission inventories using an atmospheric inversion of the MOPITT CO data that estimates emissions from primary sources, secondary production, and chemical sinks of CO. The atmospheric inversion indicates a ~ −2% yr−1 decrease in emissions from primary sources in East Asia from 2005–2016. The decreasing emissions are mainly caused by source reductions in China. The regional MEIC inventory for China is the only bottom up estimate consistent with the inversion-diagnosed decrease of CO emissions. According to the MEIC data, decreasing CO emissions from four main sectors (iron and steel industries, residential sources, gasoline-powered vehicles, and construction materials industries) in China explain 76% of the inversion-based trend of East Asian CO emissions. This result suggests that global inventories underestimate the recent decrease of CO emission factors in China which occurred despite increasing consumption of carbon-based fuels, and is driven by rapid technological changes with improved combustion efficiency and emission control measures.
USING THE MOST EFFECTIVE TEACHING METHODS: A COMPARISON OF MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT CLASSROOMS

To determine the degree to which professors are likely to use teaching elements that can be classified as either passive or active, 522 responses to a survey of management and marketing faculty across the country were analyzed. Comparisons were made between marketing and management faculty, between faculty teaching at private and public institutions, between male and female faculty, and between tenured and non-tenured faculty. Other independent variables were also assessed to determine if they have an impact on whether faculty use passive or active methods in the classrooms. These variables include faculty age, number of years of teaching experience, average class size, and average number of course preparations. Results indicate that faculty at private universities, faculty with less teaching experience, and faculty with fewer class preparations are more likely to use active methods in their classrooms.
Determination of Ochratoxin A Levels in Mixed Feed and Feed Stuffs Used in Some Laying Hens and Ruminant Enterprises of Sivas City

Mycotoxins, which are produced by some fungi under improper storage conditions before or after harvesting in plant products, cause acute or chronic toxicities. Ochratoxin A (OA) which is also one of the harmful mycotoxins pose a threat to animal and human health. This study was carried out in order to determine OA levels in mixed feed and feedstuffs materials used in livestock enterprises throughout Sivas province. The 59 mixed feeds and 30 feedstuffs materials collected from different enterprises was analysed. Ochratoxin A concentrations were quantified using immunoassay (ELISA). In result, OA was found to be positive in 64 (71.91%) of the 89 samples analysed, whereas OA was not found in 25 samples (28.09%).
The notes to methods for industrial cluster identification

The conception of the regional policy and regional development is still an evolving process. The economic growth is the limelight in context of the European regional policy. The main growth determinant is also increasing competition of the municipalities, regions and countries. It can be realized thanks to engines (centres of excellence, clusters) support. These centres are the carriers of the main part of the local and regional economic development. At these levels there are many tools of local and regional development used.
THE IMPACT OF FAMILY CONTROL ON FIRM'S RETURN

Family firm is a field of growing interest. The aim of this article is to understand whether CEOs identity impacts family firm’s stock r eturns. From a sample of Portuguese and Spanish family firms findings show t hat who manages the firms result in significantly different risk exposure. Moreover, we find that the abnormal return found by Fahlenbrach (2009) to founder-controlled f irms disappear when we use valueweighted portfolios and include two new factors: ma rket aggregate illiquidity and debt intensity to the four-factor Carhart model. Finally , our results explain why the majority of family firm is controlled by its founder.
THE MUCOSAL AND SYSTEMIC IMMUNE RESPONSES IN CHICKENS ORALLY IMMUNISED WITH CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI ANTIGEN ENTRAPPED IN POLY-LACTIDE-CO-GLYCOLIDE MICROPARTICLES

Untuk mengimunisasi ayam secara peroral diperlukan teknik penyediaan imunogen yang sesuai agar tanggap-kebal yang diperoleh menjadi optimal. Teknik penyediaan antigen dengan mikropartikel merupakan suatu cara untuk meningkatkan efikasi kerja antigen vaksin peroral. Penelitian ini menguji sifat antigenik Campylobacter jejuni untuk menaikkan tanggap-kebal mukosal dan sistemik (humoral) pada ayam. Kelompok A (5 buah telur ayam berembrio) diimunisasi dengan formulasi antigen C. jejuni dalam mikropartikel poly-lactide-co-glycolide (PLG) pada hari ke-17 masa inkubasi ke dalam cairan amnion dan booster oral diberikan pada hari ke-7 setelah menetas. Kelompok B, telur berembrio diimunisasi dengan antigen campylobacter dilarutkan dalam PBS, dengan perlakuan seperti pada Kelompok A. Tanggap-kebal vaksinasi diamati pada hari ke-14 dengan mendeteksi kekebalan humoral dengan teknik ELISA dan mendeteksi kekebalan mukosal dengan teknik histologi fluoresensi. Titer antibodi (anti-campylobacter) IgG dan IgA dalam serum dan juga titer antibodi IgA dalam cairan empedu dan kerokan usus secara nyata lebih tinggi (P<0,05) pada ayam Kelompok A dibandingkan dengan Kelompok B. Jumlah imunoglobulin total yang terkandung di dalam sel untuk isotipe IgG, IgM dan IgA dalam ileum ayam Kelompok A juga meningkat secara nyata (P<0,05) dibandingkan dengan Kelompok B, tetapi dalam duodenum dan limpa peningkatan sel itu tidak nyata.
Cascaded carry-select adder (C/sup 2/SA): a new structure for low-power CSA design

In this paper we propose a novel low-power carry-select adder (CSA) design called cascaded CSA (C/sup 2/SA). Based on the prediction of the critical path delay of current operation, C/sup 2/SA can automatically work with one or two clock-cycle latency and a scaled supply voltage to achieve power improvement. Post-layout simulations of a 64-bit C/sup 2/SA in 180nm technology show that C/sup 2/SA can operate at a lower supply voltage, attaining 40.7% energy saving, while maintaining a similar (average) latency per operation (LPO) compared to standard CSA.
USE OF THE “ROTHC” MODEL TO SIMULATE SOIL ORGANIC CARBON DYNAMICS ON A SILTY-LOAM INCEPTISOL IN NORTHERN ITALY UNDER DIFFERENT FERTILIZATION PRACTICES

We evaluated the efficiency of the RothC model to simulate Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) dynamics after 12 years of organic and mineral fertilization practices in a study area located in northern Italy, on a silty-loam Inceptisol with a rotation including tomato, maize and alfalfa. The model performance was assessed by RMSE and EF coefficients. RothC simulated well observed SOC decreases in 71 samples (RMSE=7.42; EF=0.79), while performed with less accuracy when considering all samples (96 samples; RMSE=12.37; EF=0.58), due to the fact that the model failed in case of measured SOC increases (25 samples; RMSE=20.77; EF=-0.038). The model was used to forecast the SOC dynamics over a 50 year period under the same pedoclimatic conditions. Only clay contents >15% allowed to predict increasing levels of SOC respect to the starting values.
Aalborg Universitet Randomised controlled Trial of Improvisational Music therapy ' s Effectiveness for children with Autism spectrum disorders ( TIMEA )

Background: Previous research has suggested that music therapy may facilitate skills in areas typically affected by autism spectrum disorders such as social interaction and communication. However, generalisability of previous findings has been restricted, as studies were limited in either methodological accuracy or the clinical relevance of their approach. The aim of this study is to determine effects of improvisational music therapy on social communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorders. An additional aim of the study is to examine if variation in dose of treatment (i.e., number of music therapy sessions per week) affects outcome of therapy, and to determine cost-effectiveness. Methods/Design: Children aged between 4;0 and 6;11 years who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder will be randomly assigned to one of three conditions. Parents of all participants will receive three sessions of parent counselling (at 0, 2, and 5 months). In addition, children randomised to the two intervention groups will be offered individual, improvisational music therapy over a period of five months, either one session (low-intensity) or three sessions (high-intensity) per week. Generalised effects of music therapy will be measured using standardised scales completed by blinded assessors (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, ADOS) and parents (Social Responsiveness Scale, SRS) before and 2, 5, and 12 months after randomisation. Cost effectiveness will be calculated as man years. A group sequential design with first interim look at N = 235 will ensure both power and efficiency. Discussion: Responding to the need for more rigorously designed trials examining the effectiveness of music therapy in autism spectrum disorders, this pragmatic trial sets out to generate findings that will be well generalisable to clinical practice. Addressing the issue of dose variation, this study’s results will also provide information on the relevance of session frequency for therapy outcome. Trial Registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN78923965.
A nonlocal free-energy density-functional approximation for the electrical double layer

We construct a free‐energy density‐functional approximation for the primitive model of the electrical double layer. The hard‐sphere term of the free‐energy functional is based on a nonlocal generic model functional proposed by Percus. This latter model functional, which is a generalization of the exact solution for the nonuniform hard‐rod model, requires as input the free energy of a homogeneous hard‐sphere mixture. We choose the extension of the Carnahan–Starling equation of state to mixtures. The electrostatic part of the nonuniform fluid ion–ion correlations present in the interface is approximated by that of a homogeneous bulk electrolyte. Using the mean spherical approximation for a neutral electrolyte, we apply the theory to symmetrical 1:1 and 2:2 salts in the restricted primitive model. We present comparisons of density profiles and diffuse layer potentials with Gouy–Chapman theory and Monte Carlo data. We also compare our results with data from other recent theories of the double layer. For highl.
Exchange Rate, Interest Rate and Ricardian Equivalence Evidence from Pakistan

The aim of this study is to investigate the validity of Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis in Pakistan by using annual data from 1973-2010. In our previous studies we investigated the Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis and its sources of deviation in Pakistan by using Structural Consumption function and Euler Equation approach. The present study investigated this hypothesis in terms of rate of interest and exchange rate. Results of Auto Regressive Distributed Lag cointegration investigate the long run relationship among variables. By using OLS technique this study rejected Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis in case of Pakistan. The findings of the study demonstrate the focus towards the significance of fiscal policies in raising private consumption and controlling budget deficits.
Fusion and sequence analysis of the influenza A (H9N2) virus M2e and C-terminal fragment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis HSP70 (H37Rv)

The present study was aimed to construct a fusion plasmid harboring the extracellular domain of the influenza A M2-protein (M2e), which was fused to the N-terminus of the truncated HSP70 (HSP70359–610) molecule as a new approach for future vaccine research against influenza A. The amplified fragments, M2e and HSP70359-610 genes, were gel-purified. The products were then single digested with BamHI restriction enzyme separately. The digested products were again gel-purified and ligated by T4 DNA ligase to form M2e- HSP359-610 gene. The PCR product containing both M2e and HSP359-610 genes as a single open reading frame (ORF) was gel-purified and double digested with EcoRI and XbaI restriction enzymes and then ligated into the EcoRI / XbaI double digested pPICZαA expression vector to form recombinant expression vector. Finally, the fused gene was sequenced, and then confirmed according to the related deposited gene in Genbank. The extracellular domain of the M2 protein, M2e, which consists of N-terminal 24 residues, showed to be remarkably conserved, and the N-terminal epitope SLLTEVET (residues 2-9) was conserved among all subtypes of influenza A viruses. Because of M2e limited potency; hence, low immunogenicity, it seems by linking this M2e-peptide to an appropriate carrier such as mycobacterium tuberculosis C-terminal 28-kDa domain of HSP70 (hsp70 359–610) we can render it very immunogenic, but further study needs to express it in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems and then evaluate this fusion protein in animal model.
Eating Behavior and its Association with Night Work and BMI among Female Nurses in Shiraz Hospitals, Iran

Background: People's eating habits are effective for prevention and control of obesity. Shift works are shown to be associated with an increased risk of being overweight and obesity. This study aimed to investigate the eating behavior and its association with night work and BMI among female nurses in Shiraz, Iran. Methods: Eighty female nurses working in Shiraz hospitals, Iran were enrolled. The number of night work shift for each nurse was determined. The anthropometric data were also collected and the Dutch eating behavior questionnaire was used to assess eating behavior. Results: There was a significant positive correlation between the subscale scores of eating behavior and weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. There was no significant correlation between the number of night shift work with anthropometric indices and subscales of eating behavior questionnaire. Comparing the subscales scores of the eating behavior questionnaire in the two groups of normal weight (BMI<24.9) and overweight and obesity (BMI≥25), it was observed that the score of restrained eating index was significantly higher in overweight and obese subjects than those with normal weight. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant correlation between night work and anthropometric indices or eating behavior, but there was a statistically significant correlation between eating behavior and weight, body mass index and waist circumference. The score of restrained eating index was significantly higher in overweight and obese nurses than those with normal weight that necessitates a planning for health policy makers.
Variable Importance Evaluation for Machine Learning Tasks

Computational methods are presented to examine the importance of variables in data sets for variable evaluation and weighting and other purposes. Frequently, it is useful to explore for the machine learning tasks whether a data set includes such information that is important for the separation of classes in data. Such an evaluation can be performed for an entire data set or separately classes or variables. We concisely describe basic techniques and principles of more sophisticated but also complicated methods. We describe a recently introduced method called Scatter based on traversing through a data set as near neighbour cases and counting class changes. The fewer the changes, the more compact the classes are in a variable space so that they are possible to separate with high accuracy. We present an example how to use the Scatter method and conclude discussing its usefulness for the evaluation of variables for a data set.
Adsorption Behaviors of Oxytetracycline onto Sediment in the Weihe River, Shaanxi, China

Adsorption behaviors of oxytetracycline onto sediment in the Weihe River were described. The impact factors in the processes of adsorption, such as contact time, solution pH, temperature, and ionic strength, were determined by experiments. The experimental results were analyzed by kinetic and isotherm models. The adsorption kinetics was found to follow a pseudo-first-order model. The equilibrium adsorption data fitted well with the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. However, the Langmuir isotherm was more suitable to describe the adsorption. Thermodynamics parameters such as Gibbs-free energy change (), enthalpy change (), and entropy change () were calculated. Results showed that the adsorption was feasible, spontaneous, entropy increasing, and endothermic in nature, which reached equilibrium in about 24 hours. The adsorption capacity did not cause obvious change at solution pH 4.0–7.0, and both decreased in solution pH 7.0–10.0 and 4.0–2.0. The presence of electrolytes such as NaCl in aqueous solution had a significant negative effect on the adsorption. The mechanisms controlling the adsorption were supposed to be chemisorption.