Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effect of dried skipjack soup stock on visual fatigue

The e#ects of dried skipjack soup stock on ++ healthy adults, who were engaged in VDT work, were investigated by a single open study in which the stock was given orally for . weeks. The critical fusion frequency (CFF) and subjective symptoms were investigated in ++ workers working with computers over . hours daily, / days weekly. Improvements were obtained in CFF and subjective symptoms at Week . A questionnaire-based assessment showed that intake of dried skipjack soup stock improved the subjective symptoms of visual fatigue that developed after the task. The CFF after the intake of dried skipjack soup stock was significantly lower than before intake. The e#ect of dried skipjack soup stock was influenced by the initial state of the flicker frequency. The findings of this study raise the possibility that CFF and subjective symptoms improve after the intake of dried skipjack soup stock in VDT workers. (Received Mar. 2, ,**0 ; Accepted May +., ,**0)
Lattice Cluster Theory for Pedestrians: The Incompressible Limit and the Miscibility of Polyolefin Blends

The high pressure (incompressible), high molecular weight limit of the lattice cluster theory is derived as a first approximation to describe the influence of monomer molecular structure and nonrandom mixing effects on the thermodynamic properties of binary polymer blends. In particular, the noncombinatorial free energy of mixing and the small angle neutron scattering effective interaction parameter χexp emerge in this limit as rather simple, compact analytical expressions that depend on a single microscopic energy and on two geometrical indices obtained easily from the monomer united atom structures. These analytical expressions, in conjunction with the geometrical indices summarized in a table for a wide range of vinyl monomer structures, enable the rapid use of the theory with minor additional effort than the application of Flory−Huggins theory. Our theory is applied to a few polyolefin blends in order (a) to illustrate a new mechanism for the occurrence of lower critical solution temperature (LCST) ph.
Investigation of Ground Motion and Local Site Characteristics of the 2018 Lombok Earthquake Sequence

In 2018, Lombok Island was hit by a major earthquake sequence. The Indonesia Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the Lombok Island earthquake sequence started with an M w 6.4 foreshock, followed by an M w 6.8 main shock, aftershocks of M w 5.8 and M w 6.2, and a second mainshock of M w 6.9 in the eastern part of Lombok. This study presents an investigation of strong motion characteristics using the Indonesia National Strong Motion Network (INSMN) data from two accelerometer stations, the MASE station (at Praya Lombok International Airport, Lombok Island, V s30 = 770 m/s, SB site class) and TWSI station (in Sumbawa Island, V s30 = 1152 m/s, SB site class). Signal analysis techniques using a power spectrum via fast Fourier transform, wavelet transform and horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) have been applied in this study. There are significant differences in the results (e.g., predominant frequencies, wavelets, H/V ratios, and frequencies at peak H/V ratio) for the MASE and TWSI stations, highlighting the importance of actual V s30 profiles and the limitation of the site class system in providing necessary predictive information. The variation of the peak ground acceleration (PGA) values and the spectral amplitudes could only be explained by hypothesizing the effect of the volcanic structure of Mount Rinjani on the strong motion waveforms.
Morphological change of halloysite derived from weathering of illite in residual kaolin

The microtextures of vermicular grains formed by the weathering of illite to kaolin minerals in residual kaolin derived from anorthosite were examined using transmission electron microscopy to clarify their mineralogical make-up and formation process. In the vermicular grains, platy kaolin minerals had replaced illite from the grain edge to the interior in a pseudomorphic pattern. Remnants of illite were intermittently distributed within the vermicular grains, where illite packets transformed to kaolin packets with little volume change. The width of the packets of kaolin minerals was highly uniform, at between 50-80 A, and was comparable to those found in a typical halloysite. The kaolin packets were cleaved and rolled into tubes at the edges of the vermicular grains, and often included remnants of illite packets, which were dispersed as individual tubes by exfoliation. We strongly suggest that the platy kaolin mineral replacing illite is platy halloysite, which has been rolled into tubes in the free spaces to release inherent strain.
Three New Lanostane Triterpenoids, Inonotsutriols A, B, and C, from Inonotus obliquus

Three new lanostane-type triterpenoids, inonotsutriols A (1), B (2), and C (3) were isolated from the sclerotia of Inonotus obliquus (Pers.: Fr.) (Japanese name: kabanoanatake; Russian name: chaga). Their structures were determined to be (3β,21R,24S)-21,24-cyclolanost-8-ene-3,21,25-triol (1), (3β,21R,24R)-21,24-cyclolanost-8-ene-3,21,25-triol (2), and (3β,21R,24S)-21,24-cyclolanosta-7,9(11)-diene-3,21,25-triol (3) on the basis of NMR spectroscopy including 1D and 2D experiments (1H,1H-COSY, NOESY, HMQC, and HMBC) and EI-MS.
The effect of microbial calcite precipitation on the retention properties of unsaturated fine-grained soils: discussion of the governing factors

In recent years, biogeotechnology has been introduced as a novel and environmentally friendly technique for soil improvement. The need to address global warming and the adverse environmental effects of the chemical additives have led to the emergence and development of the techniques which use calcite producing microorganisms in order to improve soil mechanical properties. While the effects of microbial induced calcite precipitation (MICP) on the hydraulics and mechanics of saturated coarse-grained soils have been well examined and studied, there is not yet much information on the effects these microorganisms would have on the unsaturated soil mechanical behaviour. The first step, in this regard, is to understand the effect of the processes involved in the MICP on the soil retention properties. Soil water suction is a key factor controlling soil hydraulic and mechanical behaviour. In this study, the influence of MICP on the soil total suction in an unsaturated fine-grained soil sample has been explored using filter paper experiment. The results of this study revealed that by increasing the amount of bacterial solution, the soil saturation-total suction curves are significantly affected. The soil water retention changes are attributed to the change in double layer thickness as well as the precipitation of calcite crystals.
Design, Synthesis and In Vitro Biological Evaluation Of
N-(2-Aminophenyl)-3-Quinolin-4-yl -Prop-2-enamide
Derivatives As Novel Colon Anticancer Agents

Acetylation and deacetylation of histone proteins is regulated through two enzymes; acetylation is mediated through histone acetyl transferase (HAT) whereas deacetylation is mediated through histone deacetylase (HDAC). Histone deacetylase removes acetyl group of lysine residue on histone proteinthis makes negatively charged histone able to bind with DNA containing positive centers. In this way DNA remain in compact form with histone proteins. Therefore the transcription or replication enzymes and cofactors not able to bind such compact DNA structure. Histone deacetylase inhibition results into inhibition of various transcription activities which may get accelerated during cancer development. The aim of proposed study is to develop effective isoform selective Histone deacetylase inhibitor. Synthesis of N-(2-Aminophenyl)-3-Quinolin-4-yl-Prop-2-Enamide derivatives from isatin and its derivatives was achieved. Synthesis was carried out in two steps with good yield. 21 Compounds were synthesized and found to be effective with IC50s in between 3.694 - 38. 4µmol in human HCT-116, COLO 205 and COLO 320 DM colon cancer cells in vitro. For the cytotoxicity activity study MTT assay method was adopted. Docking studies were performed initially with HDAC8 enzyme using V-life MDS software for synthesized compounds and had selected best fit molecules for synthesis. The synthesized molecules are effective as colon anticancer agents.
Thermal Lens Spectrometric Detection in Flow Injection Analysis and Separation Techniques

Abstract Recent applications of thermal lens spectrometry in liquid chromatography (HPLC, ion chromatography), capillary electrophoresis, and flow injection analysis are reviewed. Possible effects of performing TLS measurements in flows are discussed initially for different TLS configurations. The emphasis is given to the analysis of real samples, and the performances of various detection schemes in combination with chromatographic techniques and FIA are discussed particularly in terms of sensitivity, sample throughput, and eventual interferences from complex matrices. Coaxial TLS detection with continuous wave excitation is most suitable for detection in HPLC, ion chromatography, and FIA using long‐path length cells, when large volume samples are available. On the other hand, transverse or crossed beam TLS was found most suitable for detection in CE where it provides low absolute LODs, which are lowered even further by thermal lens microscopy on microchips, where the capability of detecting a single molecule in the detection volume was demonstrated.
School Counselors as Social Justice Change Agents: Addressing Retention of African American Males.

African American students are retained at a higher rate compared to Hispanic and White students (National Center of Education Statistics, 2015). While there are many causative variables identified as explanations for racial disparities in grade retention practices, school counselors are encouraged to facilitate efforts to bridge existing gaps. This article outlines educational challenges for African American males and explores the connection between race and culture in grade retention practices in schools. The school counselors’ role is discussed and implications for practitioners are provided.
Investigation of physical and mental health in isolated people during the outbreak of novel corona virus pneumonia

The objective of this study is to investigate the phys health, sleequality and emotional status of the isolated people during the outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia, so as to provide reliable basis for the prevention and improvement of the phys and mental health of the isolated people A total of 145 isolated people were tested online with the Short Form Health Survey-36 items (SF-36), Pittsburgh SleeQuality Index (PSQI) and Depression Anxiety Stress scale-21 (DASS-21) The difference were compared by X squire test and t test A total of 123 valid questionnaires were received, with an effective rate of 84 8%, including 13 in medical quarantine and 110 in autonomous quarantine The mental health of the isolated people were poor, and role-emotional of the medical isolators were significantly lower than that of the autonomous isolators (P<0 05) The PSQtotal score of the isolation people was significantly higher than that of the Chinese norm, and for the medical isolators, sleequality decreased, take longs to fall asleep, and they were more prone to sleedisorders (P<0 05) The depression and stress subscale scores of the isolated people were higher than that in the medical isolators (P<0 05) In conclusion, the mental health level of quarantine personal have been greatly affected, which requires attention
Kinetics of deintercalation of potassium acetate from kaolinite: a Raman spectroscopic study

The kinetics of structural change of a highly ordered kaolinite intercalated with potassium acetate have been studied through both intercalation and deintercalation. Deintercalation of the intercalated kaolinite, brought about by washing for different time intervals was followed by both X-ray diffraction and Raman microscopy. X-ray diffraction shows the kaolinite to be highly ordered with a Hinckley index of 1.42 and intercalated to approximately 90%. X-ray diffraction also showed that the intercalated kaolinite was deintercalated by 80% in the first minute of washing. An additional Raman band, attributed to the inner surface hydroxyl groups, strongly hydrogen bound to the acetate, is observed at 3605 cm (super -1) for the potassium acetate intercalate with the concomitant loss of intensity in the bands at 3652, 3670, 3684 and 3693 cm (super -1) . Upon deintercalation, the intensity of the 3605 cm (super -1) band decreased as the 3695 cm (super -1) band increased. The Raman spectral changes brought about upon deintercalation mirrored the changes observed by X-ray diffraction. Deintercalation of kaolinite caused disordering of the kaolinite.
Kinetics and thermodynamics of the CN molecule. III. Shock tube measurement of CN dissociation rates

The dissociation of CN molecules in an argon diluent has been investigated in a shock tube over the temperature range 4400 to 13 000 °K. Observations of CN(B 2Σ+→X 2Σ+) and C2(d 3Πg→a 3Πu)d emission support the following chain as a sufficient decomposition mechanism: CN+M=C+N+M (1); C+CN=C2+N (2); N+CN=N2+C (3); C2+M=2C+M (4); N2+M=2N+M (5); and rate coefficients have been measured for the first four reactions. The measured rate coefficients for reaction (1) were in good agreement with an earlier measurement by Fairbairn and with a theoretical modified phase space estimate by Shui. An initial induction period was identified prior to steady state dissociation, and excess molecular nitrogen was observed to significantly inhibit the CN decomposition chain. Experimental CN and C2 emission records both from the present investigation and from earlier work by Fairbairn and by Patterson and Greene are compared with predicted excited state concentrations obtained by numerical integration of the rate equations. The.
Aggression and behavioural dominance in wintering Mallard Anas platyrhynchos and American Black Duck A. rubripes

Environmental change can reduce species barriers and increase interactions between closely-related species. Furthermore, for sister taxa that have little niche differentiation, behavioural dominance can affect the distribution and abundance of the subordinate species. Here, aggression and behavioural dominance were investigated between two closely related sister taxa, the Mallard Anas platyrhynchos and American Black Duck A . rubripes (hereon Black Duck) at Cayuga Lake, New York, from January–March in 2015–2017. Specifically, the observed number of aggressors, aggressive behaviours performed, aggressive behaviours received and the number of victims of aggression, determined by analysing video footage obtained from Go-Pro cameras mounted in traps baited with corn, were compared to expected frequency of these activities. Expected frequencies were based on the number of individuals of each species and sex identified in the footage at a trap site during each recording period. Behavioural dominance also was determined by quantifying the probability of a species-sex class being deterred from using these feeding sites when threatened. Male Mallards were more common, aggressive and dominant than Black Ducks. Female Black Ducks were deterred from feeding sites by aggression from male Mallards more than other species-sex classes. Results suggest that Mallard dominance could the decrease carrying capacity for Black Ducks at our wintering area study site, through interference during foraging and displacement from feeding locations. If this pattern is occurring elsewhere, it could contribute to changes in distributions, and possibly declines in abundance, of Black Ducks through secondary contact with Mallards.
Effect of Different Levels of Cassava Roots on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits and Meat Quality of Broiler Chickens

This experiment was carried out to identify the influence of different levels of cassava roots as a source of energy in broiler diets on performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chicken. 160 unsexed one-day old (Ross 308) broiler chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design with four dietary cassava roots, viz.0%, 15%, 25% and 40 %of the total rations, respectively. Each group was subdivided into 4 replicates with ten birds each. The weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio were recorded. Carcass, carcass cuts and internal organs were evaluated. During starter, finisher and entire experimental periods, all performance parameters were affected significantly by dietary treatments. The only exception was reported with the FCR during the starter period which was not influenced by treatments. Chemical composition of meat was not affected, except for crude protein and ether extract. It was concluded that adding cassava roots meal could be used at 25% of the total ration without any adverse effect on the performance of broiler birds.
Burst Traffic Scheduling for Hybrid E/O Switching DCN: An Error Feedback Spiking Neural Network Approach

Hybrid electrical/optical (E/O) switching data center network (DCN) has recently emerged as a promising paradigm for future DCN architectures. However, there exist two major challenges: 1) the traffic is a mixture of both stable and burst components due to the diverse and heterogeneous user demands; 2) current scheduling algorithms are mostly static and not designed for the complex structure of hybrid E/O switching DCN, provoking frequent burst traffic congestion and performance degradation. This article endeavors to overcome the above challenges as follows. We first construct an error feedback-based spiking neural network (SNN) framework with high accuracy burst traffic prediction. We then design a prediction-assisted scheduling algorithm to handle the worst-case burst traffic. On the one hand, the error feedback-based SNN framework can significantly enhance the extraction of burst traffic features by mimicking the biological neuron system. On the other hand, prediction-assisted scheduling arranges the well-predicted traffic using a global evaluation factor and a traffic scaling factor. The simulation results reveal that our approach can efficiently integrate a spiking neural network into the traffic scheduling scheme and achieve satisfying performance with affordable computational complexity.
Exploiting the chirality of intermetallic PdGa

iii debromination of the respectively opposite enantiomer on the two dissimilar PdGa{111} surface terminations of the same crystal enantiomorph. On the other hand, 9‐EP molecules, whose monomers have been reported to adsorb enantioselectively upon room‐temperature (RT) deposition on the Pd1‐terminated PdGa{111} surface and to dimerize without enantiomeric excess at elevated temperatures, appear in a racemic mixture if deposited at RT on the Pd3‐terminated PdGa{111} surface. However, upon annealing the 9‐EP racemic mixture on the Pd3‐terminated PdGa{111} surface to 500 K, they form almost enantiopure, homochiral 9‐EP trimers, which again highlights the strong chiral recognition of the PdGa{111} surfaces. Due to the highly enantiospecific interaction of 9‐EP (alkyne) with the PdGa{111} surfaces and the copper‐like d‐band structure of PdGa{111}, we have conducted an azide‐alkyne Huisgen cycloaddition, with APA as azide on these substrates. We have demonstrated that this azide‐alkyne heterocoupling reaction proceeds not only regioselectively by forming 1,4‐triazoles, but also enantioselectively on the Pd1‐terminated PdGa{111} surfaces. However on the Pd3‐terminated PdGa{111} surfaces the reaction does not take place at all. The vastly differing behavior identified for the 9‐EP homocoupling as well as for the azide‐alkyne Huisgen cycloaddition on the Pd1‐ and Pd3‐terminated PdGa{111} surfaces underline once more the decisive influence of the ensemble effect on the overall reac‐ tivity. Our results highlight the outstanding potential of intermetallic PdGa in numerous fields of research, specifically as a chiral topological material with non‐trivial bandstructure, as stator for molecular motors, or as template for asymmetric heterogeneous catalysis. In particular, the strong manifestation of the PdGa{111} surface chirality in the molecule's dynamics demonstrates these substrate to be very promising candidates for the investigation, understanding, and realization of enantioselective on‐surface synthesis of prochi‐ ral or even chiral molecules on the atomic scale and allows fundamental insights into asymmetric catalysis on the surfaces of inter‐ metallic compounds.
Urbanization in a historical perspective

Russia is one of the highly urbanized countries, so the question of the prospects for developing urban processes is very relevant. Currently, there are two processes in our country: the growth of large cities, their transformation into agglomerations, and the reduction in the number of residents of small and medium-sized cities. These processes are unfolding in the new conditions of the information and digital era, which is changing the spatial fixation of the functionality of large cities, taking many traditional urban activities online mode. It creates the basis for moving the population from large megacities to the suburbs or small and medium-sized cities. Computer technologies are being actively introduced into all spheres of life. They are radically changing our lives and allow avoiding many problems of a large city, making typical types of urban life virtual. As a result, large cities lose their spatial localization of traditional historical functions (economic, socio-cultural, transport, etc.) and giving small and medium-sized cities a chance to renovate themselves.
The dynamics of hydrogens in double well potentials: The transition of the jump rate from the low temperature quantum‐mechanical to the high temperature activated regime

The temperature dependence of the deuteron spin lattice relaxation time T1 in four carboxylic acids, which were deuterated in the carboxyl groups, is presented. These data allow determination of the rate Γ of the hydrogen transfer between the two minima of the double well potential in which the hydrogens move along the hydrogen bonds. The temperature dependence of Γ has clearly distinct low temperature quantum‐mechanical and high temperature thermally activated regimes. Evidence is presented that the transfer of hydrogens in dimers of carboxylic acids is strongly influenced by a high‐frequency mode which is strongly coupled to the hydrogens. This supports the conclusions recently put forward by the ETH group [J. Chem. Phys. 93, 1502 (1990)]. A model based on the spin–Boson–Hamiltonian with a bath consisting of acoustic phonons plus a unique high frequency mode explains fully the jump rate in the quantum mechanical regime of all four compounds studied. The way in which the unique bath mode influences the h.
Biodiversity and Biogeography of Amphipod Crustaceans

i Acknowledgments . iii Table of contents . v List of figures . vii List of tables . xi List of appendices. xiii Glossary of terms . xv 1. General introduction . 1 1.1. A review of the taxonomy, biology, and ecology of amphipod crustaceans . 1 1.1.1. A brief review of the amphipod taxonomy . 1 1.1.2. General biology. 1 1.1.3. Amphipoda as prey, parasites, and predators . 6 1.1.4. Lifestyle and behaviour . 6 1.2. Status and patterns of global biodiversity . 17 1.3. Wallacea region and the Indonesian amphipod fauna . 18 1.4. Biogeographical regionalisation . 18 1.5. Important knowledge gaps . 19 1.6. Thesis aim and structure. 21 2. Progress in the discovery of amphipod crustaceans . 23 2.