Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Economic Impact of Saltwater Sportfishing Harvest Restrictions in Alaska: An Empirical Analysis of Nonresident Anglers

Abstract Saltwater sportfishing is a popular activity for visitors to Alaska. In this paper, a stated-preference model of saltwater sportfishing participation is used to generate estimates of the changes in participation resulting from changes in harvest limits for three primary recreational target species in Alaska saltwater fisheries: Pacific halibut Hippoglossus stenolepis, Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, and coho salmon O. kisutch. These estimates are then used in a state-level computable general equilibrium (CGE) model to generate estimates of the economic impacts of harvest policies. We find that the impacts of changes in nonresident anglers' expenditures are smaller than those from a social accounting matrix model and that many of the impacts from an increase in expenditures leak out of state owing to Alaska's heavy dependence on imports of goods and services from the rest of the United States. Moreover, changes to harvest limits appear to have a small effect on the Alaska economy, at leas.
Endocranial restoration and volume estimation of the Minatogawa IV cranium using micro-CT and 3D printer systems

The Minatogawa IV cranium is one of three well-preserved Late Pleistocene Homo sapiens crania from the Minatogawa fissure site, Okinawa Island. This cranium is more damaged than Minatogawa I and exhibits some clear post-mortem distortion. We reconstructed the endocranium of this specimen after correcting the distortion and breakage by combining digital and manual restoration procedures, and established a reliable estimate for its endocranial volume (ECV) to be around 1170 cc. As with the case of Minatogawa I, this result confirmed the suggestion of previous work that the Minatogawa series has small ECVs compared with modern Japanese and Jomon populations. Some dental and osteological conditions, such as heavy tooth wear as well as Harris’s lines of the long bones, suggest a possibility that the small ECV of the Minatogawa people as well as their short stature might have been caused in part by a stunting of growth due to undernutrition and possibly a microevolutionary adaptation to the food-limited insular environments.
An Efficient Position Estimation of Indoor Positioning System Based on Dynamic Time Warping

Fingerprinting is an effective indoor localization technique used for indoor positioning systems. However, this localization technique has drawbacks in terms of efficiency of position estimation. In this study, the increase in efficiency of position estimation was considered. To achieve this, a method was developed to reduce the number of comparisons. Result shows that a reduction on number of comparisons was 86.06% as compared with the brute force method of determining the estimated position.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy-Induced Lipid Peroxidation in Pregnant Women in Labor.

The susceptibility of red blood cells to hydrogen peroxide-induced lipid peroxidation was determined for 30 pregnant women in the second stage of labor before and after hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Thirty non-pregnant women were chosen and studied as healthy controls.The results obtained before and after hyperbaric oxygen therapy were compared, and the oxygen therapy was found to cause a significant increase in erythrocyte susceptibility to lipid peroxidation (p<0.001), an increased plasma lipid peroxide value (p<0.001), and a significant decrease in glutathione level (p<0.001). Osmotic fragility curves showed that oxygen therapy caused the appearance of a population of slightly fragile cells, as evidenced by tailing.Reactive oxygen radical formation, their toxic effects in causing lipid peroxidation, and the possible measures that can be taken in such a case are discussed.
Molecular characteristics of Machado-Joseph disease mutation in 25 newly described Brazilian families

Machado-Joseph disease (MJD) is a form of autosomal dominant spinocerebellar ataxia first described in North-American patients originating from the Portuguese islands of the Azores. Clinically this disorder is characterized by late onset progressive ataxia with associated features, such as: ophthalmoplegia, pyramidal and extrapyramidal signs and distal muscular atrophies. The causative mutation is an expansion of a CAG repeat in the coding region of the MJD1 gene. We have identified 25 unrelated families segregating the MJD mutation during a large collaborative study of spinocerebellar ataxias in Brazil. In the present study a total of 62 family members were genotyped for the CAG repeat in the MJD1 gene, as well as 63 non-MJD individuals (126 normal chromosomes), used as normal controls. We observed a wide gap between the size range of the normal and expanded CAG repeats: the normal allele had from 12 to 33 CAGs (mean = 23 CAGs), whereas the expanded alleles ranged from 66 to 78 CAGs (mean = 71.5 CAGs). There were no differences in CAG tract length according to gender of affected individuals or transmitting parent. We observed a significant negative correlation between age at onset of the disease and length of the CAG tract in the expended allele (r = -0.6, P = 0.00006); however, the size of the expanded CAG repeat could explain only about 40% of the variability in age at onset (r2 = 0.4). There was instability of the expanded CAG tract during transmission from parent to offspring, both expansions and contractions were observed; however, there was an overall tendency for expansion, with a mean increase of +2.4 CAGs. The tendency for expansion appeared to the greater in paternal (mean increase of +3.5 CAGs) than in maternal transmissions (mean increase of +1.3 CAGs). Anticipation was observed in all transmissions in which ages at onset for parent and offspring were known; however, anticipation was not always associated with an increase in the expanded CAG repeat length. Our results indicate that the molecular diagnosis of MJD can be confirmed or excluded in all suspected individuals, since alleles of intermediary size were not observed.
Introgression lines of rice (Oryza sativa L.) carrying a donor genome from the wild species, O. glumaepatula Steud. and O. meridionalis Ng

To broaden the available rice genetic resources, we developed two populations of introgression lines of cultivated rice (Oryza sativa) carrying donor segments from the wild species Oryza glumaepatula and Oryza meridionalis. These lines contain overlapped introgressed donor segments that covered most parts of the genome of the two donors in the same of O. sativa genetic background (ssp. japonica, cv. Taichung 65). The introgression lines were developed through repeated backcrossing with Taichung 65 as a pollen parent and marker assisted selection. O. glumaepatula introgression lines consist of two sets of the lines (with O. glumaepatula and Taichung 65 cytoplasm, respectively): these comprise a total of 69 lines that cover 79.5 to 89.2% of the Oryza glumaepatula genome. The O. meridionalis introgression lines also consist of two sets of the lines (with O. meridionalis and Taichung 65 cytoplasm, respectively): these comprise a total of 78 lines covering the 81.5 to 98.0% of the Oryza meridionalis genome. These introgression lines significantly broaden rice genetic resources, and will facilitate analyses of the genetics of traits specific to the donor species.
Perfiles Sociométricos de Adolescentes en Grupos Escolares de Enseñanza Media y Media-Superior de la Habana

The purpose of this study was to determine sociometric profiles in a sample of adolescents in the school environment. The sample consisted of 301 eighth grade students and 344 eleventh grade students, distributed in 20 classrooms (10 per grade) from different schools in Havana. A sociometric questionnaire of direct and unlimited nominations was used as a data collection instrument. Garcia-Bacete procedure was used as an identification system for sociometric status. Results showed a profile of success and higher academic performance in white-skinned adolescents from families with high educational level. On the other hand, disadvantages were reflected for black and / or mixed-race students. They were the ones who showed the most discomfort with their educational context. Differences in the reasons for social choice and rejection were observed between eleventh grade men and women compared to eighth grade. These profiles showed how school groups mediate in the establishment of models of success, indifference, ambivalence, and rejection. The school, as a prelude and preparation for social life, must attend these models and subvert them when necessary.
Synthesis and Antidiabetic Evaluation of Benzothiazole Derivatives

A novel series of benzothiazole derivatives were synthesized and assayed in vivo to investigate their hypogly- cemic activity by streptozotocin-induced diebetic model in rat. These derivatives showed considerable biological efficacy when compared to glibenclamide, a potent and well known antidiabetic agent as a reference drug. All the compounds were effective, amongst them 3d showed more prominent activity at 100 mg/kg p.o. The experimental results are statistically sig- nificant at p<0.01 and p<0.05 level.
Mechanism of posterior malleolar fracture of the ankle

Abstract Objectives: Ankle fracture treatment involves reduction of the bone fragments and stabilization of the joint by reversing the mechanics of injury. For posterior malleolar fracture however, the true mechanism is not understood, leading to a lack of consistent guidance on how to best treat this injury. Methods: Fifteen cadaver ankles were subjected to fracture loading that replicated the Lauge-Hansen pronation-external rotation mechanism. An axial load was applied to each specimen, which was mounted on a materials testing machine, and the foot was rotated externally to failure. Digital video cameras recorded the failure sequence of specific anatomic structures. Results: Posterior malleolar fracture occurred in 7 specimens. Of these, 1 was an intra-articular fracture, another was a fracture involving the entire posterior tibial margin consisting of 2 fragments: that of the posterior tubercle and that of the posteromedial margin of the tibial plafond, with the former judged to be a consequence of avulsion by the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and the latter a consequence of axial loading from the talus. In the remaining 5 specimens, the posterior malleolar fracture was a small extra-articular avulsion fracture. Conclusions: Fractures at the posterolateral corner of the distal tibia were shown to be avulsion fractures attributed to the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and produced by external rotation of the talus. A fracture involving the entire posterior tibial margin consisting of 2 fragments can be produced by a combination of avulsion by the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and axial loading from the talus.
Impact of tropical storms and drought on the dinoflagellates Karlodinium micrum and Prorocentrum minimum in estuarine rivers of North Carolina, USA

The dinoflagellates Karlodinium micrum and Prorocentrum minimum are harmful algal bloom taxa from different parts of the world. They are routinely documented in estuarine rivers in North Carolina, but there have been no known toxic outbreaks of these taxa in these rivers. P. minimum usually blooms during January–March and K. micrum is most likely to bloom during June–August. North Carolina experienced three hurricanes during autumn 1999, an ongoing drought from October 2001 to October 2002, one hurricane during autumn 2003, and remnants from seven tropical systems during August–September 2004. These weather events impacted the abundance patterns of both dinoflagellates. In the months following the 1999 storms, cell concentrations of both species were abnormally low or absent during their respective bloom seasons. During the first few months of the drought, cell concentrations of both dinoflagellates were unusually high but decreased as the drought continued. The abundance of both species seemed to be unaffected by the 2003 storm. K. micrum concentrations were unusually low during the late summer growing season of 2004. Extreme weather events may impact the presence of these potentially harmful dinoflagellates.
A new genus and species of petropedetine frog (Amphibia Anura Ranidae) from high altitude in the mountains of Ethiopia

A new genus and species, Ericabatrachus baleensis, is described from forested localities in the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia. The new taxon seems most closely allied to Petropedetes Reichenow 1874, from West Africa, and to Arthroleptides Nieden 1910, which is found in Kenya and Tanzania. It resembles these genera in being associated with fast-flowing forest streams and there is circumstantial evidence of a terrestrial life cycle, perhaps similar to that observed in some species of Petropedetes. Morphological features which are considered to justify the recognition of a new genus include the small size and distinctive habitus of the animal, significantly reduced first finger and subarticular tubercles, and a striking ventral colour pattern.
Muslim Tourist Religiosity, Perceived Values, Satisfaction, and Loyalty

This study investigates the relationships among Muslim tourists' perceived values, satisfaction, loyalty, and the moderating effect of religiosity. These relationships are explored with a sample of 396 Ghanaian Muslim tourists visiting Larabanga Mosque. Structural equation modeling and multigroup analysis were used to explore the relationships and the moderating effect of the studied variables. The results revealed that perceived values of Muslim had positive effects on tourist satisfaction and tourist satisfaction had a positive influence on loyalty. However, quality and social values had negative effects on satisfaction. In addition, the significant moderating effect of Muslim religiosity on the relationship between perceived value and tourist satisfaction was established. The results of the study validate the viability of Islamic tourism practices that would build positive intention to revisit or recommend destinations among potential Muslim tourists for future Islamic tourism market. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are also discussed.
The role of mucilage in the germination of Leptocereus scopulophilus (Cactaceae) seeds from Pan de Matanzas, Cuba

Studies of seed mucilage in a number of species suggest that it has multiple ecological roles dependent on species and their environmental context. We evaluate whether mucilage facilitates seed germination for Leptocereus scopulophilus Areces, as well as whether light conditions influence the effect of the mucilage. Three combined treatments of light conditions: (1) shade (10% of sunlight), (2) semi-shade (30% of sunlight), and (3) full light exposure (100% of sunlight), and two seed types (with mucilage and washed) were used. Germinability was affected by light conditions but no effect of mucilage was found; higher germination occurred in shade than in semi-shade conditions. There was no germination in full light conditions. Germination rate (T50) was not affected by light conditions or by the mucilage, or the interaction of both factors. Minimal time to germination (Tmin) was affected by mucilage; seeds with mucilage germinated 2 days later than washed seeds. Thus, facilitation for imbibition of water d.
The Incidence and Spatial Patterns of Wheat Plants Infected by Fusarium graminearum Group 1 and the Effect of Crown Rot on Yield

The incidence and spatial patterns of wheat plants infected by Fusarium graminearum Group 1 were assessed in six fields in northern New South Wales, Australia, over a four-year period. The incidence of infected plants declined from 1978 to 1981 in fields where wheat was sown each year, where there was a bare fallow of 18 months and where sunflowers were sown in one season. The pattern of infected plants tended to be regular (uniform) where the incidence of infected plants was particularly high (> 96%). In all fields where a clustered (aggregated) pattern was detected, 12% to 64.4% of plants were infected. A random pattern was observed at a number of sites. There was a positive association between loss in potential yield and the incidence of infection, basal browning of plants and whiteheads. Losses of up to 89% were recorded.
Contrasted Contribution of Intraseasonal Time Scales to Surface Chlorophyll Variations in a Bloom and an Oligotrophic Regime

Understanding long-term variations of ocean ecosystems requires untangling the time scales involved in their natural fluctuations. We applied a temporal decomposition procedure to two decades of satellite ocean color observations to characterize the time variability of surface Chlorophyll-a (SChl) in the Mediterranean Sea. In order to assess the reliability of the satellite data at capturing intraseasonal, seasonal and interannual variability, we first show that satellite SChl data compare well with field data of phytoplankton fluorescence from the long-term BOUSSOLE time series, at all three timescales. The decomposition procedure is then applied to satellite SChl and to mixing-layer depth (MxLD) data from an ocean reanalysis, both at the scale of the entire Mediterranean Sea. Our results reveal similar amplitude for the seasonal and intraseasonal SChl variations in the Northwestern bloom region, together explaining about 90% of the SChl variance. Coherent seasonal SChl variations occur at the scale of the bloom region (~400km) and are tightly connected with seasonal MxLD changes. Intraseasonal SChl fluctuations occur at smaller spatial scales (~100km), suggesting they would be generated by storms although they weakly correlate to variations of the MxLD reanalysis. Over the oligotrophic part of the Mediterranean Sea, about 80% of the variability in both SChl and MxLD are explained by basin-scale (~1000km) seasonal variations. Intraseasonal variability occurs at much smaller spatial scales, typical of mesoscale activity (~30 km). These results support the hypothesis that seasonal SChl variations are driven by changes in MxLD, while mesoscale activity and storms drive the intraseasonal SChl fluctuations.
THE RELATION BETWEEN PERSONALITY AND LEARNING PREFERENCE

In this study, 106 women (M age = 23 years) completed a series of questionnaires online assessing personality traits and facets (subscales), learning preferences (Activist, Reflector, Theorist, Pragmatist), and attitudes toward learning preferences. The results of several hierarchical regression analyses found that a large proportion of variance in learning style was accounted for by personality traits or facets. For example, 43% of the variance in the Activist Learning Style was accounted for by higher scores on Extraversion, and lower scores on Conscientiousness and Negative Emotionality. When personality facet scores were used as predictors, the proportion of variance jumped to 55%. Similarly, between 27-31% of the variance in Reflector, Theorist and Pragmatist Learning Style was accounted for by personality facet scores alone. The results are discussed in terms of attitudes and the need for evidence-based practices.
EFEITOS DA ADIÇÃO DE AGENTES TRÓFICOS NA DIETA DE LEITÕES DESMAMADOS SOBRE A EXPRESSÃO DA ENZIMA ORNITINA DESCARBOXILASE, OS CONTEÚDOS DE PROTEÍNA E DNA E O DESEMPENHO

Two experiments were carried out to evaluate the effect of adding glutamine, fish oil or yeast cellular wall to the diet of weaned piglets on the expression of the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), the protein content and DNA in small intestine samples and on performance. In the first experiment, 24 weaned piglets were used to measure the performance at the phases prestarter, starter 1 and starter 2. Four diets were tested (T1 - basal diet (BD); T2 - BD + 1% of glutamine; T3 - BD + 0,2% of yeast cellular wall; T4 - BD + 5% of fish oil). At the second experiment 45 weaned piglets were used and distributed in a randomized block design, in factorial outline with four diets and three slaughter ages (on the day of weaning, on the seventh and fourteenth days postweaning). The tested diets did not alter the piglets’ performance in none of the phases. There was reduction of the expression of the ODC enzyme, of the protein concentration and of the relationship protein/DNA to the seven days postweaning, with increase of the values on the 14 th day, evidencing a state of hypotrophy of the mucous membrane, suggesting that the process of protein synthesis in the small intestine was diminished in the first week after weaning, but it presented recovery signs in the second week. KEYWORDS: glutamine; polyunsaturated fatty acids; prebiotic; swine.
Renal cell carcinoma at the time of presentation: a 5-year radiological survey at a tertiary care cancer hospital

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common malignancy of kidney in adults accounting for 90 percent of all the tumors arising from kidney and is associated with highest mortality rate among all the genitourinary tumors. It is a primary malignant adenocarcinoma arising from renal epithelium and shows a diversity in its histology. On the basis of histology, the most common type is clear cell carcinoma accounting 75 to 80 percent. Other types include papillary, chromophobe and collecting duct RCC from higher to lower in occurrence. Around 85% tumors arise from renal cell parenchyma and rest arise from renal pelvis. The most common age of presentation ranges from 50 to 70 years, with increased incidence as the patients’ age with male predominance. Most of the patients (60%) present with hematuria, flank pain and mass in the flank. The diagnosis is reached after combining clinical, radiological and histopathological approach. Treatment options include complete or partial nephrectomy, radiofrequency or cryoablation, depending upon the age of patient, stage of disease and other comorbidities.
Daily versus post-dialysis administration of calcimimetics for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in haemodialysis patients: an interventional, multi-centre study

This article has been retracted. The retraction notice was published on 06 May 2020: Retraction notice: Daily versus post-dialysis administration of calcimimetics for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in haemodialysis patients: an interventional, multi-centre study. Afr J Nephrol. 2020; 2391):85.