Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Molecular mapping of MS-cd 1 gene in Chinese kale

A dominant male sterility (DGMS) line 79-399-3 was developed from spontaneous mutation in Brassica oleracea var. capitata and has been widely used in the production of hybrid cultivar in China. In this line, male sterility is controlled by a dominant gene Ms-cd1. In the present study, primary mapping of Ms-cd1 was conducted by screening a segregating population developed by four times backcrossing of B. oleracea var. alboglabra into a male sterile B. oleracea var. italica line harboring Ms-cd1. Bulked segregation analysis (BSA) was performed for 226 BC4 individuals using SRAPs regarding of male sterility and fertility. Using 800 SRAP primers and 2,340 SRAP combined random primers, a primary map surrounding Ms-cd1 was constructed. Eight markers closely linked to the target gene were identified, among which the closest one on each side to Ms-cd1 was 0.53 and 5.04 cM, respectively. Markers linked closely to the Ms-cd1 gene will enrich resources of molecular marker of Ms-cd1 locus; also serve to lay the foundations for molecular-assisted selection in breeding program, as well as fine mapping and mapbased cloning of Ms-cd1 gene.
Impact of Surface Modification and Nanoparticle on Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Nanocomposites

The use of plant fibers, polymer, and nanoparticles for composite has gained global attention, especially in the packaging, automobile, aviation, building, and construction industries. Nanocomposites materials are currently in use as a replacement for traditional materials due to their superior properties, such as high strength-to-weight ratio, cost effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. Sisal fiber (SF) was treated with 5% NaOH for 2 hours at 70°C. A mixed blend of sisal fiber and recycled polypropylene (rPP) was produced at four different fiber loadings: 10, 20, 30, and 40 wt. %, while nanoclay was added at 1, 3, and 5 wt. %. Maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAPP) was used as the compatibilizer for all composites prepared except the untreated sisal fibers. The characterization results showed that the fiber treatment, addition of MAPP, and nanoclay improved the mechanical properties and thermal stability and reduced water absorption of the SF/rPP nanocomposites. The tensile strength, tensile modulus, and impact strength increased by 32.80, 37.62, and 5.48%, respectively, when compared to the untreated SF/rPP composites. Water absorption was reduced due to the treatment of fiber and the incorporation of MAPP and nanoclay.
Parameters estimation for asymmetric bifurcating autoregressive processes with missing data

We estimate the unknown parameters of an asymmetric bifurcating autoregressive process (BAR) when some of the data are missing. In this aim, we model the observed data by a two-type Galton-Watson process consistent with the binary tree structure of the data. Under independence between the process leading to the missing data and the BAR process and suitable assumptions on the driven noise, we establish the strong consistency of our estimators on the set of non-extinction of the Galton-Watson process, via a martingale approach. We also prove a quadratic strong law and the asymptotic normality.
Two Gradient-Based Control Laws on SE ( 3 ) Derived from Distance Functions

We are interested in gradient systems on the special Euclide an group with application in the control of rigid bodies. This is motivate d by the idea of lifting the gradient system to a control law for a systems with Newtonian dynamics, all in the spirit of Daniel Koditschek. In particular, we want to compu te gradients of distance functions; in these flows, we can enforce stability of our ref e nce configurations by construction. Therefore, we first outline the computation o f a gradient systems on SE (3) on the example of a distance function associated with a Riema nnian metric proposed by Frank Park and Roger Brockett. Consequently, we choose a distance function that is easy to compute in camera vision systems and derive the corresponding gradient flow.
Feasibility and Acceptability of Classroom-Based Interventions for Students With Emotional/Behavioral Challenges at the High School Level

Little is known about the feasibility and acceptability of interventions designed to address the needs of high school students with emotional and behavioral challenges and adopted by their teachers. In this study, 336 general and special education teachers rated classwide interventions (e.g., expectations, routines, positive student–teacher interactions [PSTI]) and individual student interventions (e.g., study skills, organizational skills) in terms of priority, feasibility, and acceptability before implementation. Teachers who implemented the interventions rated their acceptability post-implementation. Results indicated that acceptability ratings varied across interventions, and it appeared that teachers rated interventions that required the least amount of time to implement (e.g., PSTI) most acceptable and those that required the most time for implementation (e.g., study skills) least acceptable. Lack of time, perceived lack of effectiveness, and poor environmental fit were often cited as reasons for lack of feasibility. Regression analyses revealed that teacher characteristics (e.g., years of experience) and type of intervention (e.g., classwide vs. individualized) contributed to teacher ratings of intervention acceptability. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.
Novel polyvinyl alcohol/styrene butadiene rubber latex/carboxymethyl cellulose nanocomposites reinforced with modified halloysite nanotubes

Novel polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) latex/carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) nanocomposites were successfully prepared through physical blending. The as-obtained PVA/SBR/CMC/HNTs nanocomposites were coated on the surface of old corrugated container (OCC)-based paper in an effort to improve the mechanical properties of paper. To improve the dispersion of HNTs and enhance the compatibility between HNTs and polymer matrix, HNTs were modified with titanate coupling agent (TCA). FT-IR, together with TGA, confirmed that TCA was grafted onto the surface of HNTs successfully. XRD demonstrated that the crystal structures of HNTs remained almost unchanged. TEM showed that modified HNTs exhibited good dispersion and possessed nanotubular structures with an outer diameter of around 50nm and an inner diameter of about 20 nm. SEM gave an indication that modified HNTs were dispersed more uniformly than unmodified HNTs within PVA/SBR/CMC matrix. Rheological measurement exhibited that surface modification process enhanced the compatibility between HNTs and polymer matrix, thus resulting in the decreased viscosity of nanocomposites. In comparison with unmodified HNTs, modified HNTs were found to contribute more to the enhancement in mechanical properties, which might be attributed to the better dispersion and compatibility of modified HNTs evidenced by TEM, SEM, and rheological measurement.
Influence of Ionization Degrees on the Evolutions of Charged Particles in Atmospheric Plasma at Low Altitude

A zero-dimensional model which includes 56 species of reactants and 427 reactions is used to study the behavior of charged particles in atmospheric plasmas with different ionization degrees at low altitude (near 0 km). The constant coefficient nonlinear equations are solved by using the Quasi-steady-state approximation method. The electron lifetimes are obtained for afterglow plasma with different initial values, and the temporal evolutions of the main charged species are presented, which are dominant in reaction processes. The results show that the electron number density decays quickly. The lifetimes of electrons are shortened by about two orders with increasing ionization degree. Electrons then attach to neutral particles and produce negative ions. When the initial electron densities are in the range of 1010 ~ 1014 cm−3, the negative ions have sufficiently high densities and long lifetimes for air purification, disinfection and sterilization. Electrons, O2−, O4−, CO4− and CO3− are the dominant negative species when the initial electron density ne0 ≤ 1013 cm−3, and only electrons and CO3− are left when ne0 ≥ 1015 cm−3 · N+2, N+4 and O+2 are dominant in the positive charges for any ionization degree. Other positive species, such as O+4, N+3, NO+, NO+2, Ar+2 and H3O+·H2O, are dominant only for a certain ionization degree and in a certain period.
Fully automatic CNC machining production system

Customized manufacturing is increasing years by years. The consumption habits change has been cause the shorter of product life cycle. Therefore, many countries view industry 4.0 as a target to achieve more efficient and more flexible automated production. To develop an automatic loading and unloading CNC machining system via vision inspection is the first step in industrial upgrading. CNC controller is adopted as the main controller to command to the robot, conveyor, and other equipment in this study. Moreover, machine vision systems are used to detect position of material on the conveyor and the edge of the machining material. In addition, Open CNC and SCADA software will be utilized to make real-time monitor, remote system of control, alarm email notification, and parameters collection. Furthermore, RFID has been added to employee classification and management. The machine handshaking has been successfully proposed to achieve automatic vision detect, edge tracing measurement, machining and system parameters collection for data analysis to accomplish industrial automation system integration with real-time monitor.
Anisotropic Continuum Stored Energy Functional Solved by Lie Group and Differential Geometry

An anisotropic continuum stored energy (CSE), which is essentially composed of invariant component groups (ICGs), is postulated to be balanced with its stress work done, constructing a partial differential equation (PDE). The anisotropic CSE PDE is generally solved by the Lie group and the ICGs through curvatures of elasticity tensor are particularly grouped by differential geometry, representing three general deformations: preferred translational deformations, preferred rotational deformations, and preferred powers of ellipsoidal deformations. The anisotropic CSE constitutive models have been curve-fitted for uniaxial tension tests of rabbit abdominal skins and porcine liver tissues, and biaxial tension and triaxial shear tests of human ventricular myocardial tissues. With the newly defined second invariant component, the anisotropic CSE constitutive models capture the transverse effects in uniaxial tension deformations and the shear coupling effects in triaxial shear deformations.
Dynamic efficiency and reswitching

The paper argues that, from a dynamic efficiency perspective, intersections of factor price frontiers are irrelevant to the choice of techniques. Because every change in technique involves a temporary loss or gain in both profit and per capita consumption within the transition period, its profitability should be calculated by applying the present value criterion to the entire change process. With only one transition period, there is generally a unique interest rate at which the change in technique breaks even. This critical interest rate is generally the same for a profit maximizing firm as for a central planner who seeks to maximize consumption per unit of work. This critical interest rate does not generally coincide with either of the interest rates at which the factor price frontiers intersect. Therefore, common proofs of the socalled reswitching phenomenon do not stand up well from a dynamic efficiency perspective.
Near-ideal strength in metal nanotubes revealed by atomistic simulations

Here we report extraordinary mechanical properties revealed by atomistic simulations in metal nanotubes with hollow interior that have been long overlooked. Particularly, the yield strength in [1 1 1] Au nanotubes is found to be up to 60% higher than the corresponding solid Au nanowire, which approaches the theoretical ideal strength in Au. Furthermore, a remarkable transition from sharp to smooth yielding is observed in Au nanotubes with decreasing wall thickness. The ultrahigh tensile strength in [1 1 1] Au nanotube might originate from the repulsive image force exerted by the interior surface against dislocation nucleation from the outer surface.
Music and Intergroup Relations: Exacerbating Conflict and Building Harmony through Music

This article describes the ways in which music is an important part of identity, and hence serves some similar functions to other forms of identity-related communication (e.g., language). It will describe how music is used to incite intergroup hatred (e.g., among soccer fans, military music) and to support valued identities (anthems, etc.). Relevant literature on stereotyping (including stereotyping of groups related to music) is included. The article also discusses how music is used to reduce intergroup hostility (e.g., via cross-cultural musical collaboration and contact). The article connects the various literatures from communication, social psychology, sociology, and ethnomusicology, providing a broad overview of the many connections between communication, music, and social identity. It closes with a research agenda for those interested in studying intergroup communication and music.
High-Performance Work Practices and Organizational Performance: Evidence form Kenyan organization

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of high performance work practices on organizational performance. A total of 291 questionnaires were sent to managers and employees of three organizations in Kenya and results show that some of the human resource practices are associated with high performing work practices. Organizations in Kenya are undergoing fundamental changes and customers are demanding quality products and services, speed and reliability of service, price competitiveness and innovation. If Kenyan organizations are to survive, remain competitive and increase performance the issue of employee participation, selective hiring and job security have to be addressed. Recognizing, utilizing and developing their human resources may be the most significant challenges that management faces, and it is posited that those organizations that excel at this will be the industry leaders. Key words: Organizational Performance, High Performance Work Practices; Employee Participation; Selective Hiring; Job Security
Cognitive Functioning, Immune Functioning, and Disease Progression in Perinatally Infected HIV+ School-Aged Children on Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy

of a dissertation at the University of Miami. Dissertation supervised by Professors F. Daniel Armstrong & Michael Antoni. No. of pages in text. (86) This study is one of the only investigations to examine the complex interrelationships between immune status, cognitive functioning, and disease progression in school-aged, perinatally infected, HIV+ children on HAART over time and is the first to conduct long-term follow-up assessments beyond one year after initiating HAART. Results demonstrated that poorer immune status, as measured by CD4% <25, at the first time point significantly predicted lower PIQ scores and PIQ subtest scores at the third time point, even after controlling for covariates. Results also showed that PIQ scores remained stable over the three time points. Further analyses revealed, however, that PIQ scores significantly declined over time as a function of CD4% category at the first time point. Finally, scores on the PIQ, VIQ, Coding, Picture Arrangement, Symbol Search, and Arithmetic at the first time point were all significant predictors of CDC C classification at follow-up. The clinical relevance of this study and recommendations for future research in this area are also discussed. Acknowledgments I would like to first thank my advisor, Dr. Daniel Armstrong, for encouraging me to pursue my ideas and for his valuable input and insight on my dissertation. I also wish to thank my dissertation committee members, Dr. Michael Antoni, Dr. Alexandra Quittner, Dr. Peter Mundy, and Dr. Elizabeth Willen, for their suggestions and comments throughout this dissertation process. I very much appreciate the study participants and their families for their cooperation and time. I thank my friends and classmates for their moral support, and advice. Finally, I am very grateful to my husband and family for always believing in me and for their constant support throughout graduate school.
The relationship between implicit person theory and transformational leadership

Kale, Aron Justin. M.S., Purdue University, May 2013. The Relationship Between Implicit Person Theory and Transformational Leadership. Major Professor: Jane R. Williams. Transformational leadership has been one of the most heavily researched theories of leadership of the past 25 years, largely because this style has been associated with a wide range of positive individualand organizational-level outcomes. Despite the need for transformational leaders, the antecedents of transformational leadership behavior remain ambiguous. Numerous potential antecedents of transformational leadership have been identified in the past, but this research has focused on popularly addressed or commonly measured variables rather than characteristics with a strong theoretical link to transformational leadership. The current study expands on past research by examining a theoretically driven predictor of transformational leadership behavior. Specifically, the current study will examine whether a leader’s implicit person theory (IPT) will be a predictor of leadership behaviors. This theory was chosen as a potential antecedent because it centers on the concept of malleability or change, and as such shares a strong intuitive connection with transformational leadership (which itself places a heavy emphasis on change and growth). Results did not support our hypotheses, however, as regression analysis revealed that IPT failed to account for significant variation in leadership behavior after accounting for some of the most commonly examined
Challenges of aerosol therapy among mechanically ventilated infants

Aerosolized medications are routinely used in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units (NICUs and PICUs, respectively) in newborn infants and small children on and off ventilatory support. However, delivery of aerosolized medications using currently available technology for use in infants and small children is suboptimal in that the delivery devices employed have not been developed with rigorous evaluation of efficacy and safety in these populations and optimized for targeting their small airways. Significant physiological and physical challenges exist when delivering aerosolized medications to newborn infants and small children. These include high respiratory rate in these patients, smaller airway diameter, low tidal volume and functional residual capacity, and a shortened drug particle residence time. These variables, individually and collective can diminish delivery of inhaled aerosols to the lower airways in these populations. Moreover, the ability to adequately study pulmonary delivery, absorption, metabolism and excretion of aerosolized medication in these populations is limited.
Determination of flavonoids in stamen, gynoecium, and petals of Magnolia grandiflora L. and their associated antioxidant and hepatoprotection activities

Chromatographic analysis of flavonoids in ethyl acetate fractions of the stamen, gynoecium, and petal of Magnolia grandiflora L. by HPLC-PDA-MS/MS-ESI in the negative ionization mode was performed in this study. The results revealed the presence of eight flavonoids: apigenin 8-C-glucoside, luteolin 8-C-glucoside, quercetin 3-O-rutinoside, quercetin 3-O-galactoside, quercetin, 3-O-glucoside, kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside, isorhamnetin 3-O-glucoside, and isorhamnetin. Their quantification revealed that luteolin 8-C-glucoside is the major flavonoid and that the total phenolic content is concentrated primarily in the stamen. The antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of ethanolic extract of the flower organs were evaluated against hepatotoxicity induced by CCl4, compared with the effects of silymarin.
Antitrust Leniency with Multi-Product Colluders

We model alternative implementations of an antitrust leniency program as applied to multi-product colluders. Our model involves a game of incomplete information, where the results of the global games literature implies that the risk dominant equilibrium prevails. We show that linking leniency across products can reduce detection and deterrence, giving rms an incentive to create sacri cial cartels in minor products in order to protect more valuable ones. Our results o¤er a variety of lessons for the design of leniency programs. Keywords: Amnesty Plus, Cooperation Policy, Cartels, Collusion, Leniency Program, Multimarket Contact JEL Classi cation Codes: K21, K42, L41 We thank Hans Friederiszick, Susanne Goldlücke, Tomas Houska, Doh-Shin Jeon, Bruno Jullien, Louis Kaplow, Don Klawiter, Bill Kovacic, Thibault Larger, Yassine Lefouili, Jim Martin, Chip Miller, Nate Miller, Patrick Rey, Mike Riordan, George Rozanski, Scott Thompson, Jean Tirole, Greg Werden, and Wouter Wils for helpful conversations, and we thank seminar participants at the 2013 Mannheim Centre for Competition and Innovation Conference, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and the University of Warwick. We thank Gustavo Gudiño and Hoël Wiesner for valuable research assistance. yDepartment of Economics, Penn State University, State College, PA, USA, rcm10@psu.edu. zFuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA, marx@duke.edu. xDepartment of Economics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, cmez@unimelb.edu. au.
Electrokinetics in Earth Sciences: A Tutorial

We describe in this paper the theoretical background for the electrokinetics in rocks and in porous media, to be included in the special issue “Electrokinetics in Earth Sciences” of International Journal of Geophysics. We describe the methodology used for self-potential (SP) and for seismoelectromagnetic measurements, for both field and laboratory experiments and for modelling. We give a large bibliography on the studies performed in hydrology to detect at distance the water flow, to deduce the thickness of the aquifer and to predict the hydraulic conductivity. The observation of SP has also been proposed to detect fractures in boreholes, to follow the hydraulic fracturing, and to predict the earthquakes. Moreover, we detail the studies on geothermal applications.
THE DETECTION OF INFRARED SiS BANDS IN SPECTRA OF S STARS

We present Spitzer spectra of S stars, which are cool evolved stars with a C/O ratio near unity, some of which have enhanced s-process abundances. We present the detection of a strong and unusual band in the mid-infrared, at 13 μm, within the N-band window. Using quantum-chemically calculated line lists, and model spectra, we identify this band as the fundamental rovibrational band of SiS. Detection of the overtone band at 6.7 μm confirms the identification. Fitting the line profile shows that the molecule is located in relatively cool layers, at T ∼ 1500 K. We discuss these results in the context of chemical equilibrium models. The observed strength of these bands in the cool S stars makes them a promising observational diagnostic tool for studying the atmospheres of brown dwarfs and exoplanets.