Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) COMPONENTS ON CREATING A RELATIONSHIP MARKETING

Successful performance of organizations depends on fulfilling management tasks including planning, organizing, leadership and control. Therefore, progression of organizations without benefitting from information instruments and achieving necessary skills on IT for enabling managers to solve their problems is impossible. Relationship marketing, as a multi-dimensional structure, has components which managers consider them to handle the customers’ expectations and demands actively in a way that organization is able to meet these expectations or even exceed them. Method of current research is descriptive analytic method, and inferential statistics is used to analyze the data and test the research hypotheses. It should be noted that SPSS software has been utilized to analyze data and assess the significance rate of research hypotheses. Sample population of this research is all experts and managers of marketing in Tehran of which 200 people has been selected randomly.
Using the signal‐to‐noise ratio of GPS records to detect motion of structures

Although major breakthroughs have been achieved during the last decades in the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology on structural health monitoring, the mitigation of the biases and errors impeding its positioning accuracy remains a challenge. This paper tests an alternative approach that can increase the reliability of the GPS system in structural monitoring by using the spectral content of the signal‐to‐noise ratio (SNR) of GPS signals to detect frequencies of antenna vibrations. This approach suggests the potential of using SNR data analysis as a supplement to low‐quality positioning solution or as a near real‐time alert of excessive vibration proceeding the position solution calculation. Experiments, involving a GPS antenna subjected to vertical vibrations of 0.4‐ to 4.5‐cm amplitude at a range of frequencies between 0.007 and 1 Hz, examine the dynamic multipath‐induced SNR response corresponding to the antenna motion. Synchronised fluctuations in the SNR time series were observed to reflect the antenna motion and their spectral content to include the frequencies of motion. SNR records from the GPS monitoring of the Wilford suspension bridge were used to validate the SNR sensitivity to controlled vibrations of the bridge deck. The natural frequency of 1.64 Hz was extracted from SNR measurements using spectral analysis on a 6‐mm amplitude vibration, and the frequency of the semistatic displacement (∼0.02 Hz) was revealed in the SNR records permitting, after appropriate filtering, the estimation of a few millimetre semistatic displacement from the GPS time series without the need for any other sensor.
Phenotypic and genetic correlations between fertility measures and type traits *

Phenotypic and genetic correlations between fertility measures and conformation traits were estimated. Data were records of 38,274 cows; the records consisted of eight fertility traits, five descriptive type traits, height and rump and fourteen linearly scored conformation traits. The correlations were estimated using REML based on linear animal model. The phenotypic correlations between fertility and descriptive type traits were in general low or close to zero. The largest were obtained for non-return rates with central ligament (0.055), body depth (-0.066), chest width (-0.079) and rump width (-0.082). The genetic correlations of age at first insemination and age at conception with descriptive type traits, height at rump, and linearly scored udder traits were negative and ranged from -0.014 to -0.224. Age at first insemination and age at conception correlated positively with rump width and chest width. The genetic correlations between non-return rates and most of the conformation traits were low. The largest correlations between descriptive type traits and interval fertility measures were obtained for conformation and dairy character with service period (0.361) and days open (0.313). Among linearly scored type traits, large correlations were found for rear udder height, udder width, and central ligament with service period and days open (from 0.225 to 0.422). All interval traits showed negative correlations with fore udder attachment, and small correlations with rump traits, body depth and chest width.
Use of response surface methodology to optimize the drying conditions of a bioactive ingredient derived from the African opaque sorghum beer

The present work aims to optimize the heat drying conditions of a bioactive feed ingredient derived from the African opaque sorghum beer. The bioactive ingredient was dried at various temperatures 35 to 50°C and times 5 to 24 h. The effects of the drying conditions on the dry matter, water activity, pH, titratable acidity, bacteriocin, ethanol, lactic acid, yeasts, lactic acid bacteria contents and antimicrobial activity against indicator pathogens ( Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 27844, methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA), Salmonella typhi R 30951401, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 35657, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, E. coli O157:H7 ATCC 700728 and Candida albicans MHMR) were studied. Results showed that the temperature was the main factor that affects the bioactivity indicators of the ingredient. The optimal conditions ensuring the best functionality of the ingredient were as follows: Temperature 42°C and drying duration, 24 h. At this optimum condition, water activity (0.49) was low enough to warrant adequate shelf life to the ingredient. Keywords: Bioactive ingredient, drying, optimization, response surface methodology
INDUCTION OF CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS IN HUMAN PRIMARY FIBROBLASTS AND IMMORTALIZED CANCER CELLS EXPOSED TO EXTREMELY-LOW-FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

*Corresponding author: Prof. Hossein Mozdarani; Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, P.O. Box: 14115-111, Iran. Fax: +98 21 88006544 E-mail: mozdarah@modares.ac. ir Background: Rapidly increasing possibilities of exposure to environmental extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) have become a topic of worldwide investigation. Epidemiological and laboratory studies suggest that exposure to ELF-EMF may increase cancer risk therefore assessment of chromosomal damage in various cell lines might be of predictive value for future risk estimation. Materials and Methods: Primary cultures of fibroblasts from human skin biopsy were exposed to continuous extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (3, 50 and 60 Hz, sinusoidal, 3h, and 4 mT). Also immortalized cell lines, SW480, MCF-7 and 1321N1 were exposed to continuous ELF-EMF (50 Hz, sinusoidal, 3 h, 4 mT). Metaphase plates were prepared according to standard methods and stained in 5% Giemsa solution. Chromosomal aberrations of both chromosome and chromatid types were scored to evaluate the effects of ELF-EMF on primary or established cell lines. Results: Results indicate that by increasing the frequency of ELF-EMF, chromosomal aberrations were increased up to 7-fold above background levels in primary human fibroblast cells. In addition, continuous exposure to a 50 Hz electromagnetic field led to a significant increase in chromosomal aberrations in SW480, MCF-7 and 1321N1 cell lines compared to sham control. Conclusion: Results obtained indicate that ELF-EMF has the potential for induction of chromosomal aberrations in all cell types. Iran. J. Radiat. Res., 2010; 8 (1): 25­29
Growth of a high-elevation large inland lake, associated with climate change and permafrost degradation in Tibet

Abstract. This study analyzed satellite images and long term climate variables from a high-elevation meteorological station (4730 m) and streamflow records to examine hydrological response of Nam Co Lake (4718 m), the largest lake on the Tibetan Plateau, over the last 50 years. The results show the lake area extended by 51.8 km2 (2.7% of the total area) when compared with the area in 1976. This change is associated with an annual precipitation increase of 65 mm (18.6%), annual and winter mean temperature increases of 0.9 °C and 2.1 °C respectively, an annual runoff increase of 20% and an annual pan evaporation decrease of about 2%, during the past 20 years. The year of the change point in annual precipitation, air temperature, annual pan evaporation and runoff occurred in 1971, 1983, 1997 and 1997, respectively. The timing of the lake growth corresponds with the abrupt increase in annual precipitation and runoff since the mid-1990s.
Size and biomechanic properties of diatom frustules influence food uptake by copepods

Diatoms are encased within sophisticated stable lightweight silica cell walls. These frustules have the potential to protect the algal cell against the feeding tools of their most abundant metazoan predators, the copepods. We examined the mechanical strengths of the 3 North Sea diatom species Actinoptychus senarius, Thalassiosira punctigera and Coscinodiscus wailesii and their effect on feeding efficiency of copepods. (1) We determined the stability of the diatoms by means of ‘micro-crush-tests’ performed in the laboratory with calibrated microneedles. (2) In feeding experiments, we compared the ability and efficiency of the 3 North Sea copepod species Temora longicornis, Centropages hamatus and Acartia clausi to crush frustules. The results showed a remarkable correlation between mechanical properties and size of diatom frustules and feeding success of the copepods. The weakly silicified diatom T. punctigera was the least stable and best fed upon, whilst having the highest growth rate. The diatoms having the most complex frustule, A. senarius, exhibited the greatest stability, whilst being fed upon least. The largest diatom, C. wailesii, was partially protected by its size, but was nonetheless suitable as prey for the large copepods that, in the case of C. hamatus, seem to have developed special feeding techniques to overcome the size-mediated protection.
Species and global change-assessing the extinction point of albacore stocks

Global change determines the environmental condition and leads to decide the carrying capacity. While carrying capacity determines the extinction of the species, it is an important issue to estimate the extinction point of the species, the minimal carrying capacity, or the tolerant limitation of the species. If it is possible to estimate the tolerant limitation of the species, it will be possible to control the global change. Applied the above idea to the albacore stocks, it revealed that extinction point was about 0.0018% of the present status. From these results, it implies that this method may also suitable to other species for estimating their carrying capacities.
BUBBLE LIPOSOME: A MODERN THERANOSTIC APPROACH OF NEW DRUG DELIVERY

Liposome-based drug and gene delivery systems have potential roles in a variety of therapeutic applications. Recently, liposomes have been used to entrap bioactive gases and/or drugs for ultrasound-controlled drug release with enhanced drug delivery. Echogenic liposomes have been produced by different preparation methods, including the modern development of delivery. Presently, significant in vivo applications of liposomal ultrasound-based drug and gene delivery are being made in cardiac disease, stroke and tumor therapy. Translation of these vehicles into the clinic will require a better understanding of improved physical properties to avoid rapid clearance, as well as of possible side effects, including those of the ultrasound. The aim of this review is to provide orientation for new researchers in the area of bubble liposomes for the delivery of therapeutic bioactive gases, drugs and genetic materials.
Investigation of VvMybA1 and VvMybA2 berry color genes in ‘Aglianico’ biotypes

Introduction: ‘Aglianico’ is a red grape cultivar widespread in Southern Italy renowned for the quality of its wines. It is grown in several Italian regions, but it is mainly cultivated in Campania (Taburno and Taurasi areas) and Basilicata (Vulture area). This variety is well defined from the ampelographic point of view, however, differences in the grape winemaking potential among the traditional ‘Aglianico’ growing areas, possibly also due to different biotypes locally selected, are claimed. One of them is the level of anthocyanin accumulated in the berries during the ripening. Anthocyanins are synthesised in grape berries following the same multi-branched phenylpropanoid pathway described in many plant species (BOSS et al. 1996). The key enzyme of this pathway, regulated by Myb-related genes, is the UDP glucose-flavonoid 3-Oglucosyl transferase (UFGT; BOSS et al. 1996, KOBAYASHI et al. 2002). It was shown that a retrotransposon-induced mutation in VvMybA1 gene (Gret1 retrotransposon) and a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in VvMybA2 gene are associated with the loss of pigmentation in white skinned cultivars of Vitis vinifera (KOBAYASHI et al. 2004, WALKER et al. 2007). Since the anthocyanins are crucial compounds determining the quality of grapes and wine, the purpose of this work was to investigate the differences in anthocyanin level in three closely related ‘Aglianico’ biotypes (= putatively different clonal lines, belonging to the same cultivar, distinguishable by some morphological traits mainly referred to the bunch and leaf morphology) from the genetic point of view and to correlate the genetic profile to the anthocyanins profile.
Salivary gland neoplasms: Histomorphological assessment of an enigmatic group of tumours

Introduction: Salivary gland tumours are complex and exhibit varied clinico-pathological features.These tumours are particularly important to the otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons and oncologists because of their associated morbidity and mortality. Material and methods: The archives of department of histopathology were retrospectively reviewed from January 2011 to January 2016. All cases of salivary gland neoplasms were included in this study. Clinical details were obtained from the medical records. Diagnosis was confirmed on hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stained formalin fixed paraffin embedded sections from excised specimens. Results: 235 patients with salivary gland tumours were included in the study. The mean patient age at the time of presentation was 45.5 years (range 17-79 years). There were 90 males and 145 females with a male: female ratio of 1:1.6. Parotid gland was most commonly involved (76%) followed by the submandibular gland (22%) and minor salivary glands (2%). Benign tumours (74.4%) exceeded malignant tumours of salivary glands (25.6%). The most common benign salivary gland neoplasm was pleomorphic adenoma (155 cases), followed by 10 cases of Warthin’s tumour, 5 cases of basal cell adenoma, 2 cases of myoepithelioma and schwannoma each and a single case of oncocytoma. Adenoid cystic carcinoma was the most frequently reported malignant tumour of the salivary glands (29 cases), followed by 19 cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma, 2 cases of salivary duct carcinoma, 3 cases each of carcinoma-ex pleomorphic adenoma, and a single case each of acinic cell carcinoma, carcinosarcoma, osteosarcoma and giant cell tumour of salivary gland. Conclusion: Benign tumours are more common than malignant tumours in the salivary glands. Histomorphological assessment is imperative prior to therapeutic intervention. Unusual entities like nerve sheath tumour, osteosarcoma, carcinosarcoma and giant cell tumour must be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis by the clinicians and pathologists.
In vitro evaluation of Croton bonplandianum Baill. as potential antitumor properties using Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Antitumor properties of twigs extract of Croton bonplandianum Baill. were proven using potato disc and radish seed bioassays. Tumor formation ability of Agrobacterium was distinctly inhibited on potato disc in presence of methanol extract. Significant variation on the ability of tumor formation was observed among the tested strains of Agrobacterium when treated with different concentrations (10, 100 and 1,000 ppm) of plant extracts. Tumor inhibition was increased with the increasing of concentrations of plant extract. Decreasing the root length and percentage of seed germination during radish seed bioassays further confirmed the antitumor properties of Croton bonplandianum. In conclusion it may be recommended that the bioactive compound of this plant may play an important role in developing antitumor drugs for human beings, as there is a similarity between human and plant tumor formation mechanism.
Testing consumers' motivation and linguistic ability as moderators of advertising readability

The present study focuses on testing rival hypotheses regarding the effects of advertising readability: Are the effects of readability on cognitive responses and attitudes moderated by the readers' motivation or by their linguistic ability? A two (low/high involvement) by two (strong/weak arguments) by two (low/high readability) factorial design was used to test the hypotheses. The findings support the hypothesis that readers' linguistic ability is the dominant influence factor, because low readability significantly reduces the effects of argument strength under both low and high involvement. Psycholinguistic theory provides explanation for the findings. The implications for advertising practice relate to consumers' levels of literacy. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Partial wave analysis

The project A.2 of the SFB/TR16 “Subnuclear Structure of Matter” aimed at a combined multichannel partial wave analysis of all or of most data on pion and photo-induced reactions for invariant masses from the Δ(1232) region to 2300MeV. In this review the most important results are presented. It is shown that the data and their partial wave analysis have improved our understanding of the dynamics of excited light-quark baryons significantly.
The roles of micro RNA in pancreas development and regeneration

Presence of sufficient number of functional glucose responsive β-cells is indispensable for normal glucose homeostasis. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease associated with loss or reduction of β-cell mass and not β-cell mass. MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs that are involved in different biological processes including development, cell proliferation, stress response, and tumor pathogenesis. MicroRNAs fine-tune the gene expression level post-transcriptionally either by mRNA degradation or translational repression. In the past few years, several miRNAs have been introduced as new critical players for pancreas development, function, and regeneration. Deregulation of several microRNAs is found in animal models of diabetes, as well as in diabetic patients. Therefore, it is essential to understand the roles of these microRNAs in β-cell generation and physiology, as well as the biological consequences of their functional impairment. Biomedical Reviews 2013; 24: 57-65.
The Radical Right and the Crisis of Conservatism before the First World War

The study of the Edwardian Conservative party is rapidly becoming as much of a minefield as that of the Edwardian Liberal party. Both parties were in serious difficulties in the years immediately preceding the First World War. But whilst the condition of the Liberal party is at least openly acknowledged as a disputed area, its perils clearly marked, the condition of the Conservative party is treacherous ground, the hazards uncharted. From one point of view, ‘it would be easy to give an account of Edwardian politics in which the emphasis fell on “the crisis of Conservatism” and on the parlous state of the Conservative party on the eve of the War… The fundamental weakness of the Conservative party lay in its inability to win elections. ’ Alternatively, ‘Both at the local-government level and in national by elections in 1912 and 1913, what was at work was not so much “The Strange Death of Liberal England” as “The Strange Revival of Tory England”. The most likely outcome, moreover, was not apocalyptic, merely a Conservative triumph in the general election scheduled for 1915. ’ By a curious coincidence, or perhaps editorial perversity, these two views are juxtaposed on consecutive pages of the same collection of essays.
Relationship between children's successfulness in pre-swimming education, their temperament characteristics and stimulation to physical activities

The main aim of this inquiry was to review and evaluate possibilities of relations of preschool children's successfulness in a pre-swimming course to some outer and inner factors. We concentrated on a level of stimulation to physical activities from family and school and on temperament characteristics of monitored children. Our sample consisted of 83 children (non-swimmers) attending kindergartens. Complete results were obtained from 58 of them (30 girls and 28 boys). The mean age of the sample was 5.87 years. A degree of successfulness of a child in the pre-swimming education course, concentrated on teaching swimming fundamentals, was evaluated by a standardized 5 item set of tests (Řehoř, 1969). The sample was divided into three groups according to a total achieved test score as follows: U1 - very successful, U2 - successful, and U3 - unsuccessful. Temperament characteristics (temperament type and character dimensions) were assessed by the Eysenck questionnaire (Eysenck & Eysenck, 1994). The ESPA questionnaire (Renson & Vanreusel, 1990) was used to evaluate environmental stimulation to physical activities. A relationship between children's successfulness in pre-swimming education, their temperament type and character dimensions was evaluated by analysis of variance or the Kruskal-Walis test, respectively. The Mann-Whitney test was used to evaluate associations between stimulation to physical activities and successfulness in the pre-swimming education course. When comparing stimulation to physical activities between groups with different levels of successfulness in pre-swimming education (between groups U1 and U3 or U2 and U3, respectively), a significant difference was found (p < 0.01) in one of the stimuli of social participation. A comparison between the U1, U2, and U3 groups confirmed a statistically significant difference in the dimension of extroversion between the U1 and U3 groups (p < 0.01) and also between the U1 and U2 groups (p < 0.05). The worst group in the tests of the swimming successfulness (U3) significantly differs from the U1 group also in the occurrence of temperament types (p < 0.05). Within the assessed sample, a statistically significant dependence was found between the successfulness of a child in the pre-swimming education and temperament type (p < 0.05).
A Framework for Examining How Mathematics Teachers Evaluate Technology.

Our mathematics cognitive technology noticing framework is based on professional noticing and curricular noticing frameworks and data collected in a study that explored how secondary mathematics teachers evaluate technology. Our participants displayed three categories of noticing: attention to features of technology, interpretation of the features, and response to these features. We believe this framework can potentially allow researchers to document the evolution of teachers’ evaluation of mathematical cognitive technologies and examine how the inclusion or exclusion of particular features of technology influences their evaluation and subsequent selection of technology.