Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
mproved Dietary Variety and Adequacy but ower Dietary Moderation with Acculturation in hinese Women in the United States

M S P w t J f p i t BSTRACT cculturation is associated with increased chronic disase risk among Asian Americans, but its association ith different aspects of diet quality remains unclear. ssociations of acculturation with diet quality were exmined in a convenience sample of 243 Chinese particiants in a study of diet and mammographic density in the hiladelphia region between January 2002 to May 2003. n acculturation index was created based on self-reorted English proficiency and withinand cross-ethnicty social interactions. Diet Quality Index-International DQI-I) scores were based on responses to an 88-item food requency questionnaire. Odds ratios (ORs) for falling nto a higher vs lower quartile for DQI-I and its compoents (ie, variety, adequacy, moderation, balance) were stimated with logistic regression analysis for polytoous outcomes. In the sample, mean age was 53.2 (stanard deviation�10.5) years, body mass index (calculated s kg/m) was 24.1 (standard deviation�3.5), and acculuration was significantly associated with improved ditary variety (OR: 2.4; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.5 to .8) and adequacy (OR: 1.6; 95% CI: 1.0 to 2.6) and lower ietary moderation (OR: 0.6; 95% CI 0.4 to 0.9), but these ssociations were evident only among women with less han a high school education. Acculturation and educaion were not associated with overall diet quality or balnce. Although an association of less dietary moderation ith acculturation suggests the likely importance of aculturation-related dietary change to chronic disease isk, these findings highlight the need for flexible dietary nterventions among immigrant populations to discour-
THE INVASIVENESS AND PERSISTENCE OF Pasteurella multocida AFTER INTRATRACHEAL INOCULATION INTO TURKEYS

The objective of this study was to evaluate the invasiveness and persistence of Pasteurella multocida after intratracheal inoculation on turkeys. Four strains of Pasteurella multocida, P-1059, T-325, CU, and M-9 were used in this study and intratracheally (IT) inoculated into turkeys. The number of viable bacteria in the trachea, lung, liver, spleen, and the blood were enumerated during periods of 6 and 9 hrs post inoculation (PI). The result showed that four strains of organism were present in the organ and the tissues observed. In the liver, spleen, and blood, the virulent P-1059 strain showed significant increases within 6 or 9 hrs PI. Strain CU showed significant increase only in the spleen. Two other strains did not show significant increase in any organs; strain M-9, on the other hand, showed significant decrease in the trachea. These results indicated that P-1059 and three other strains showed their ability to invade the tissues or organs when they are intratracheally inoculated. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRAK
EFFECT OF DROUGHT STRESS ON CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE , AND BIOMASS PORTIONING OF AEGILOPS

Aegilops tauschii Coss. is one of the problematic weeds, which competes for resources in wheat crop. Drought stress affects productivity, growth, and development of the crops. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of different field capacity levels on biomass partitioning and chlorophyll fluorescence on Aegilops tauschii population of China. Dry biomass, plant height, leaf area (LA), leaf area ratio (LAR), specific leaf area (SLA), and the root-shoot ratio (RSR) fluctuated under different field capacity levels and decreased with increasing drought stress level. Maximum dry biomasses, plant height (1.71 g and 15.6 cm) were observed in 70-80% field capacity while the minimum (0.70 g and 12.7 cm) were observed under 10-20% field capacity (FC) level. In root-shoot ratio maximum (0.72 g) was observed in 50-60% field capacity level while minimum (0.60 g) was observed under 1020% field capacity level. Similarly, in LAR and SLA the maximum values (111.67 cm, 175.45 cm and 433.59 g) were observed in 70-80% field capacity level while the minimum values (68.78 g, 42.02 g and 86.32 g) were recorded under 10-20% field capacity level. Similarly, drought stress also influences the m maximum fluorescence (Fm) in the light-adapted state and has an effect on the maximum quantum yield of PSII. Similarly, the trend was observed in qP (photochemical quenching) and qN (non-photochemical quenching) like minimal and maximal fluorescence.
N ov 2 01 8 On the Lazy Set object

The aim of this article is to employ the Lazy Set algorithm as an example for a mathematical framework for proving the linearizability of a distributed system. The proof in this approach is divided into two stages of lower and higher abstraction level. At the higher level a list of “axioms” is formulated and a proof is given that any model theoretic structure that satisfies these axioms is linearizable. At this level the algorithm is not mentioned. At the lower level, a Simpler Lazy Set algorithm is described, and it is shown that any execution of this simpler algorithm generates a model of these axioms (and is therefore linearizable). Finally the linearization of the Lazy Set algorithm is obtained by proving that any of its executions has a reduct that is an execution of the Simpler algorithm. So the reduct executions are linearizable and this entails immediately linearizability of the Lazy Set algorithm itself.
CONTROL, THREAT AND RESPONSIBILITY APPRAISALS IN OCD 1 Running head: CONTROL, THREAT AND RESPONSIBILITY APPRAISALS IN OCD Obsessive-Compulsive behaviors in specific situations: The relative influence of appraisals of control, responsibility and threat

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by repeated and persistent attempts by the individual to control their thoughts and by taking action through rituals in order to prevent feared or personally distressing outcomes. While cognitive theories of OCD have generated supportive research findings and effective treatments, they have not considered broader control beliefs that may motivate aspects of OC-phenomenology. We have previously proposed that broader control beliefs, specifically desire for control and sense of control, may play a role in OC-symptoms (Moulding & Kyrios, in press). In the present study, non-clinical participants (N=219) were presented with four hypothetical scenarios relevant to an OCD-checking concern, and using a manipulation paradigm, the relationship between control constructs and appraisals hypothesized to be relevant to OCD (threat, responsibility) was examined. Desire for control was moderately affected to responsibility and threat appraisals, while sense of control did not relate to these constructs. The relationship between aspects of OC-phenomenology and appraisals of control, responsibility and threat were also investigated. Higher desire for control predicted both affect and action, while a lower sense of control predicted higher distress and action, over-and-above appraisals of threat and responsibility. Control appraisals were particularly relevant to use of action, and to affect in the low responsibility situations. A possible interactive model of desire for control, threat and responsibility is
Micro-Energy Harvesting System including a PMU and a Solar Cell on the same Substrate with Cold Start-Up from 2 . 38 nW and Input Power Range up Continuous MPPT

This paper presents a Power Management Unit (PMU) powered by a 1 mm solar cell on the same substrate to rise up the harvested voltage above 1.1 V. The on-chip solar cell and the PMU are fabricated in standard 0.18 μm CMOS technology achieving a form factor of 1.575 mm. The PMU is able to start up from a harvested power of 2.38 nW without any external kick off or control signal. The PMU features a continuous and two-dimensional Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) working in open-loop mode to handle a harvested power range from nW to μW, by modifying both the charge pump topology and the switching frequency. The MPPT is based on four voltage level detectors that define five working regions depending on the illumination and on a self-tuning reference current for a fine adjustment of the switching frequency. The chip also includes an auxiliary charge pump to generate the voltage level necessary for the control circuit, implemented as a Pelliconi charge pump of 8 stages with NMOS transistors in Pwell as diodes. A Dickson charge pump with transmission gates as switches and with variable gain and capacitance per stage is also designed as the main charge pump. Finally, two relaxation oscillators are implemented to drive both charge pumps. This paper is accompanied by a video file demonstrating the PMU operation by powering an off-chip NAND gate.
An Internationalized Approach to European Perspectives for the Safety and Security in Port Industry

The increased internationalized competition as well as the evolvement of the transport industry as a whole, has a significant effect on quality and safety management for the ports around the world and more specifically in Europe. Quality is a complex and subjective concept, incorporating at any given time the expressed and implied needs of all those involved. Over the last two decades, new security and safety risks have been introduced by the European Union for the ports in Europe. These include new safety and security regulations for environmental as well as for other important aspects of the port operations. This paper explores ideas involved in quality and safety EU policies through a qualitative review of the literature. The qualitative analysis aims at a. to investigate contemporary issues for quality and safety/security systems integration within European port industry and b. to provide evidence for the interrelation and integration of quality and safety/security standards. Furthermore, benefits and pitfalls of the different quality and safety approaches are discussed while further study directions are provided.
Interactive comment on “ Multicore structures and the splitting and merging of eddies in global oceans from satellite altimeter data ” by Wei

Dear Amores, Thank you for your comments concerning our manuscript entitled “Multicore structures and the splitting and merging of eddies in global oceans from satellite altimeter data”. Those comments are all valuable and very helpful for revising and improving our paper. We have studied comments carefully and have made correction which we hope meet with approval. The main corrections in the paper and the
Intelligent Pet Station Based on Internet of things

: With the development of society, the demand of pet industry develops rapidly. More and more pets have become an important member of the family, and their owners take care of them as if they were children. With the continuous improvement of economic level and the rapid development of tourism, the desire of pet owners to travel is becoming more and more urgent. However, due to the restrictions of transportation and accommodation in China, it is very difficult for pets to go out with their owners, so they have to be forced to foster care. However, the standard of pet foster care and the management of epidemic prevention are very difficult, the pet disease or death and other problems not only are the issue of attribution of responsibility, and it is difficult to reach agreement on compensation. Smart pet station came into being, which can take care of pets when owners leave. It can be used in personal family to take care of the pet when the owner leaves; it can be used in the pet hospital to manage foster pets, and for owners to check pet situation and living environment at any time. The main functions include four aspects.
examethasone-loaded poly (-caprolactone ) / silica nanoparticles omposites prepared by supercritical CO 2 foaming / mixing and eposition

A supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2)-assisted foaming/mixing method (SFM) was implemented for preparing dexamethasone (DXMT)-loaded poly( -caprolactone)/silica nanoparticles (PCL/SNPs) composite materials suitable for bone regeneration. The composites were prepared from PCL and mesoporous SNPs (MCM-41/SBA-15) by means of scCO2-assisted SFM at several operational pressures, processing times and depressurization conditions. DXMT was loaded into SNPs (applying a scCO2 solvent impreg-
Exploratory Studies on Occurrence and Potential Benefits of High Fruit Yielding Reproductive Phenophasic Variants of Pithecellobium dulce in Augmenting Fruit Based Semi-arid Agro Forestry Systems

Background: Pithecellobium dulce is a multipurpose legume tree species of high ecological significance. Several reports indicate existence of huge genetic diversity within the natural population of the species. Various morphological parameters have been used to assess intra species genetic diversity, however, there is no report available so far on diversities in reproductive phenology of P. dulce of semi-arid or arid climate. Methods: The present paper is based on assessment of diversity in flowering phenophases through construction of phenological calendar incorporating temporally observable morpho-phenotypic descriptors for reproductive behaviour of individual trees comprising natural population of the species at designated study sites during a period of three years. The study was carried out during September, 2015 and March, 2019 at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Data were periodically obtained and statistically analyzed. Results: Majority of trees of flowering stage (89.94%) exhibited normal or winter blooms in which flowering was initiated in almost synchronized manner during December; 10.05% of normal blooming trees inconsistently showed additional early or autumn blooms during either September or October or November; 2.58% of trees exhibited early blooms in which flowering was consistently initiated in the month of September in addition to normal blooms. The overall production and availability of fresh fruits in early-cum-normal episodic blooming trees were greater as compared to only normal blooming trees. Though, the numerical fruit productivity in winter blooms was superior to autumn, the pomometric characteristics were inferior in former in early-cum-normal episodic blooming trees. Conclusion: The methodology is a novel experimental approach to assess diversities in reproductive phenology of seed raised population of high value fruit bearing economically important tree species. The present work explores agronomically valuable variants of P. dulce and also reports causes of appearance of persistent fruits and sporadic in-situ germination of seeds. Based on above findings, the paper also makes evolutionary predictions that how a shift in flowering phenology of P. dulce as exhibited by the elite variants could have long-term implications for reshaping of future landscapes of semi-arid or arid climate. Conclusively, Winter to autumn phenophasic shift in flowering in P. dulce is economically productive, evolutionarily progressive, and environmentally well cued partial retrieval under semi-arid conditions. Moreover, the phenophasic variants could serve as candidate plus trees that deserve out of the season floral management and clonal propagation, thereby the species may get a fillip to status up gradation from minor fruits to major fruit category.
MOPS : Accelerating cn . MOPS with GPU

cn.MOPS is a frequently cited model-based algorithm used to quantitatively detect copy-number variations in next-generation, DNA-sequencing data. Previous work has implemented the algorithm as an R package and has achieved considerable yet limited performance improvement by employing multi-CPU parallelism (maximum achievable speedup was experimentally determined to be 9.24). In this paper, we propose an alternative mechanism of process acceleration. Using one CPU core and a GPU device in the proposed solution, gcn.MOPS, we achieve a speedup factor of 159 and reduce memory usage by more than half compared to cn.MOPS running on one CPU core.
Adaptive Protection Scheme in Distribution Networks Considering Intermittency of DG Using Fuzzy Logic Controller

Integration of renewable energy-based distributed generations (DGs) in power systems has become an active research area for the last few decades due to various economic, environmental, and political factors. The integration of DGs brings several challenges even if it offers many advantages. The loss of coordination between primary and backup relays is one of the disadvantages of integrating DGs, since traditional relay settings may fail or work incorrectly under new conditions. Thus, new protection schemes able to maintain protection coordination are strongly needed in distribution networks with a significant integration of DGs. The adaptive protection schemes are likely to have widespread and being used in the current and future complex structure of distribution systems in the presence of renewable energy-based DG penetration. In these networks, the fault levels are intermittent and continuously changing as per connection of DG in the network. In this paper, Adaptive protection scheme in distribution networks considering intermittency of DG using a Fuzzy Logic Controller was proposed. The controller chooses the best Time Multiplier Setting (TMS) of the relay depending on the size of the DG connected.
Development of Perceptual Training Software for Realizing High Variability Training Paradigm and Self Adaptive Training Paradigm

The paper describes a development of perceptual training software which realizes a perceptual training paradigm to aid Japanese Mandarin Chinese learners with identifying nasal codas “-n” and “-ng”. This training paradigm is novel from the viewpoint that it retains the primary advantages of High Variability Training Paradigm (HVTP) while adding a Self-Adaptive Training Paradigm (SATP), which can measure items that users are not good at and form personalized training for each user. Our developed educational software is based on the blend of the two training paradigms. The development of the pedagogical software with novel training paradigm is promising for a contribution of bridging the gap between research and practice in second language phonetic training.
The Role of Interpreters in SenseMaking by Women Leaders

In this study, we examine individual sense-making by women leaders using meta-synthesis, a modification of meta-ethnography, to analyze 11 vignettes written by women leaders published in three prior studies. The data were coded and the text analyzed, to create a new interpretation from the existing qualitative studies. Two theoretical lenses informed this study: gendered leadership in education contexts and sense-making. The data were organized into five categories and common to all was the finding that the women leaders tested their perceptions of events as a form of sense-making. Using Dervin’s (2003) “situations-gaps-users” model we determined that most of the women relied upon interpreters (who in general are neither formal mentors nor advisors) to help them bridge information gaps.
Diversity and functional roles of K + channels in cardiac repolarization : from single cell to whole organ levels

This is the second of the two white papers from the fourth UC Davis Systems Approach to Understanding Cardiac Excitation-Contraction Coupling and Arrhythmias Symposium (March 3-4, 2016), a biannual event that brings together leading experts in different fields of cardiovascular research. The theme of the 2016 symposium was “K + Channels and Regulation”, and the objectives of the conference were several fold: 1) to identify current knowledge gaps; 2) to understand what may go wrong in the diseased heart and why; 3) to identify possible novel therapeutic targets; and 4) to further the development of systems biology approaches to decipher the molecular mechanisms and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The sessions of the Symposium focusing on the functional roles of cardiac K + channel in health and disease, as well as K + channels as therapeutic targets, were contributed by Ye Chen-Izu, Gideon Koren, James Weiss, David Paterson, David Christini, Dobromir Dobrev, Jordi Heijman, Thomas O‟Hara, Crystal Ripplinger, Zhilin Qu, Jamie Vandenberg, Colleen Clancy, Isabelle Deschenes, Leighton Izu, Tamas Banyasz, Andras Varro, Heike Wulff, Eleonora Grandi, Michael Sanguinetti, Donald Bers, Jeanne Nerbonne, and Nipavan Chiamvimonvat as speakers and panel discussants. This article summarizes state-of-the-art knowledge and controversies on the functional roles of cardiac K + channels in normal and diseased heart. We endeavor to integrate current knowledge at multiple scales, from the single cell to the whole organ levels, and from both experimental and computational studies.
GÉNÉRALE Facteurs vasculaires du glaucome Vascular factors in glaucoma

MOTS CLÉS Pression intraoculaire ; Pression de perfusion oculaire ; Flux sanguin oculaire ; Fluxmétrie laser Doppler ; Glaucome primitif à angle ouvert ; Glaucome à pression normale ; Oxyde nitrique ; Endothéline Résumé La physiopathologie exacte du glaucome n’est pas parfaitement élucidée. La compréhension de la physiopathogénie vasculaire du glaucome nécessite : de bien connaître les techniques de mesure du flux sanguin oculaire, et de caractériser la topographie de l’atteinte vasculaire et les mécanismes impliqués dans cette neuropathie. Une diminution de la pression de perfusion moyenne et une perte de l’autorégulation vasculaire sont incriminées dans la pathologie glaucomateuse. Une diminution précoce du flux sanguin oculaire, contribuant à la progression de la neuropathie optique, a été identifiée dans le glaucome primitif à angle ouvert et dans le glaucome à pression normale. L’atteinte vasculaire associée au glaucome est présente dans les différents lits vasculaires oculaires (de l’artère ophtalmique jusqu’à la rétine) et se caractérise par une diminution du flux sanguin basal associée à un dysfonctionnement de la vasorégulation. © 2015 Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
EFFICIENT DISCOVERY OF RARE ALLELES AND DE NOVO MUTATIONS FROM PRE-EXISTING GENOMIC DATA

A few methods exist to identify the full spectrum of recent mutations in specific lineages, but all are costly, laborious and slow. We propose a novel strategy that requires only resequencing data and a reference genome sequence that are available at no cost from public databases. The comparison of differences between resequencing shotgun data and overlapping 50mers created in silico to represent the complete reference genome allows the discovery of reference-genome-specific de novo mutations, rare alleles, and sequencing errors unique to the reference genome. We investigated Nipponbare rice, and discovered thousands of candidate de novo sequence changes, of which ~51% are calculated to be events that occurred during the recent descent of this lineage. The remaining 49% were Nipponbare reference genome sequencing errors. Of the 148 validated mutations specific to Nipponbare, we found 143 single nucleotide substitutions, 4 tiny insertions, and 1 tiny deletion. Additionally, we applied our method to the reference genome for foxtail millet, Yugu1. However, the resequencing data for this species was not sufficient to mask ancient standing variation in the progenitors of Yugu1, so the analysis primarily yielded rare alleles and sequencing errors rather than de novo mutations. Of 119 confirmed sequence variations unique to Yugu1, we found 66 transitions, 40 transversions, and 13 indels (9 insertions, 4 deletions), all of which were only 1 bp. Surprisingly, despite very high sensitivity to this type of genome change, we did not detect any recent transposable element activity in the origins of Nipponbare or Yugu1. INDEX WORDS: whole genome, de novo mutation, rare alleles, rice, foxtail millet, mutation, genomics, genetics EFFICIENT DISCOVERY OF RARE ALLELES AND DE NOVO MUTATIONS FROM PREEXISTING GENOMIC DATA