Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Formalin and salinity stress induced cyst induction in Artemia parthenogenetica

The effect of different concentrations (0.01 to 3.0%) of formalin on cyst induction in Artemia parthenogenetica was studied as a function of rearing salinity (20 to 200ppt). The survival of A. parthenogenetica was found to be influenced by both the concentration of formalin and also exposure duration. At the higher exposure duration of 6h, mortality coincided with cyst induction. Two factor ANOVA test inferred that in all the tested concentration of formalin, the influence of exposure duration was statistically more significant than the independent influence of salinity. At the tested stress duration, the number of cysts released showed positive relation with concentration of formalin. During 1h stress, the cyst induction ranged from 1.52 ± 0.02 to 7.32 ± 0.024 number. The maximum cyst induction by A. parthenogenetica was also found to depend on salinity and formalin concentration. At 2 and 3% formalin, maximum number of cyst was released during 1h at 20 and 40 ppt and at 20 and 80 ppt, respectively. Two Factor ANOVA test inferred that the influence of salinity and exposure duration was statistically more significant at low concentration (0.01% and 0.05 %), when compared to that of higher concentrations.
Unconventional computing using evolution-in-nanomaterio: neural networks meet nanoparticle networks

Recently published experimental work on evolution-in-materio applied to nanoscale materials shows promising results for future reconfigurable devices. These experiments were performed on disordered nano-particle networks that have no predefined design. The material has been treated as a blackbox, and genetic algorithms have been used to find appropriate configuration voltages to enable the target functionality. In order to support future experiments, we developed simulation tools for predicting candidate functionalities. One of these tools is based on a physical model, but the one we introduce in this paper is based on an artificial neural network. The advantage of this newly presented approach is that, after training the neural network to match either the real material or its physical model, it can be configured using gradient descent instead of a black-box optimisation. The experiments we report here demonstrate that the neural network can model the simulated nano-material quite accurately. The differentiable, neural network-based material model is then used to find logic gates, as a proof of principle. This shows that the new approach has great potential for partly replacing costly and time-consuming experiments with the real materials. Therefore, this approach has a high relevance for future computing, either as an alternative to digital computing or as an alternative way of producing multi-functional reconfigurable devices.
Effect of agaricus blazei in the diet of broiler chickens on immunity, serum parameters and antioxidant activity

The effect of adding Agaricus blazei to the diet of broilers on immunity, serum parameters, and antioxidant activity was evaluated. A total of 840 1-day-old chicks were used, distributed among five levels of a completely randomized design (0.0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.20% A. blazei), with six replications and 28 birds per experimental unit. The weights of the thymus, spleen and cloacal bursa were not influenced (P > 0.05). Leukocytes, macrophages and nitric oxide were unaffected (P > 0.05), but at each supplementation level compared with the control, differences appeared in the percentages of eosinophils and macrophages (P 0.05) at 42 days. Hypocholesterolemic effect was demonstrated (P 0.05). The antioxidant activity of mushroom showed a positive linear effect (P < 0.05) on DPPH capture on day zero of meat cooling. The inclusion of A. blazei in the diet of broilers provided an immunostimulatory activity and hypocholesterolemic effect. Residual compounds with antioxidant activity were present in the meat, which may promote tissue protection of the animal in vivo, making possible the use of A. blazei as a natural additive.
Soil Electrical Conductivity Classification: A Basis ForSite-Specific Management In Semiarid Cropping Systems

Site specific management (SSM) has the potential to improve both economic and ecological outcomes in agriculture. Effective SSM requires strong and temporally consistent relationships between identified management zones, underlying soil physical, chemical and biological parameters defining yield potential, and crop yield. In a farm-scale (250 ha) experiment in semiarid northeastern Colorado, each of eight 31-ha fields was individually mapped for soil apparent electrical conductivity (ECa) and classified into four management zones (ranges of ECa). Soil analyses revealed a strong negative relationship between ECa zones and soil parameters associated with innate fertility (P :::; 0.06). The objective of the present study was to further evaluate ECa as a basis for SSM by examining its relationship to actual yield using two years of yield maps for winter wheat (Triticurn aestivum L.) and corn (Zea mays L.). Withinfield wheat yields were strongly related to ECa, particularly when regressing mean wheat yields within Eea classes against mean ECa within ECa classes (r2 = 0.95 to 0.99). Yield response curves revealed a boundary line of maximum yield that decreased with increasing EC". In this semiarid dryland system, ECa-based management zones can be used in the SSM of wheat for: (1) yield goal determination, (2) soil sampling to assess residual fertilizer concentrations and soil attributes affecting herbicide efficacy, and (3) prescription maps for metering fertilizer, pesticide and seed inputs. Inconsistent relationships were found between EC" and corn yields indicating that, while soil factors controlled wheat yields, corn yields were more influenced by weather.
Muerte súbita por causa eléctrica en sujetos sin enfermedad cardíaca estructural demostrable. Experiencia cubana

SummaryS UDDEN DEATH DUE TO ELECTRICAL CAUSES ININDIVIDUALS WITHOUT DEMONSTRABLE STRUCTURALCARDIAC DISEASE . E XPERIENCE IN C UBA Sudden cardiac death due to electrical causes inindividuals with no evidence of structural heartdisease is an important clinical and public healthproblem, and it is not yet solved. The objectives ofthis study were: to characterize patients reanimat-ed from a sudden death event of electrical cause;to know the mediated evolution during a period ofthree years and to study premonitory electricalsigns. 42 individuals were studied, 30 were maleand 12 female, mean age 37.7 years, healthyheart, by clinic and paraclinic methods. Nine sub-populations were studied, being Brugada syn-drome, long QT syndrome and idiopathic ventric-ular fibrillation the most frequent. Ventricularfibrillation and twisting of the points were the ar-rhythmias responsible for most death events.There were premonitory signs in 92.8% and clin-ical recurrences of life-threatening events in 71.4%but they were induced during programmed elec-trical stimulation only in 4 of 18 patients. Atrial fi-brillation was the most frequent coexistent arrhyth-mia (19%). In summary, there are frequentpremonitory signs (particularly atrial fibrillation),and also malignant arrhythmic recurrences but apoor inducibility at the electrophysiology labora-tory. It is very difficult to stratify the risk becauseof the low predictive value of diagnostic methods. (Arch Cardiol Mex 2004; 74:283-289).
The Effects of Off-Season and In-Season Training on Lactate Threshold in NCAA Division III Female Soccer Players

Soccer requires a significant amount of aerobic and anaerobic training to improve one’s performance. Because lactate threshold (LT) is an important component of endurance sport performance, testing the LT of soccer players in response to their off-season and in-season training regimens could help to gauge the success of those programs in improving or maintaining fitness levels. This study evaluated the effects of off-season training and in-season training types on LT in 11 NCAA Division III female soccer players (age 19.5± 1.3 years). Off-season training was comprised of aerobic and anaerobic workouts, while in-season training was more sportspecific, and involved playing soccer six days a week. Each athlete performed two LT tests on a cycle ergometer after off-season training and in-season training were completed. There were no significant differences in mean LT levels between off-season training and in-season training (125.5± 18.9 Watts vs. 119.5± 13.4 Watts, respectively, p=0.33). It was concluded that LT levels were maintained, but not improved, by in-season, sport-specific training when compared to off-season training. Other metrics, such as shuttle run performance or VO2max testing, may be more useful in assessing the differences between the two training types.
FORCE REGULATING USING CONCEPTS OF HAPTIC AND VISUAL FORCE FEEDBACKS

This paper presents results of evaluating different concepts of haptic and visual force feedback interfaces using a force-reflecting hand-controller designed to guide an ultrasound probe held by a robotic device. Experiments were conducted that resemble the type of path alignment and force regulating tasks that are needed to perform ultrasound examinations, remotely. In the first experiment, the effectiveness of visual force feedback, augmented haptic feedback and augmented haptic plus visual force feedback was tested. In the second experiment, the tasks were executed under communication network delays. The results confirm the expected observation that long variable communication delays degrade force regulating tasks using only the visual force feedback approach. The introduction of passive haptic feedback that constructs forces locally, allows participants to improve their performance, without causing instability due to variable or long network delays.
Psychometric Properties of Adaptation of the Social Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Scale to Turkish

The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Social Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Scale (SEOES) on Turkish. The sample group included two groups of university students (ns= 440, 359). The validity of the scale was assessed using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and concurrent validity, and the reliability was assessed using Cronbach Alpha’s internal consistency coefficient, test-retest method and item discrimination. The findings obtained from the exploratory factor analysis showed that 51.2 percent of total variance of the scale was explained and the scale consisted of two subdimensions like the original one. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated an acceptable fit to the data. The concurrent validity of the SEOES was respectively studied using (.65) Scale of Perceived Social Self-Efficacy; (.29) Satisfaction With Life Scale; and (-.36) UCLA Loneliness Scale. As for the scale’s reliability, the internal consistency was determined to be . 91; . 92 for Social Efficacy Scale; and . 81 for Outcome Expectations Scale. The results of test-retest result (.90) and the findings of item analysis showed that the items in Turkish version of the scales were compatible with the original one. The present results provide evidence supporting the validity and reliability Turkish version of the SEOES
Main trends of the pests management in agroecosystems of grapevine plantations.

Viticulture represents an important part of agriculture in Romania, both from the economic and social point of view. The total area under vines is about 189.7 thousands ha, being an intensive culture, the area of grapevine has 2% of the agricultural area and income from viticulture is 10% from the value of the agriculture production. It is analyzes the situation of the main pests from grapevine plantations of Romania in the light of problems related to the emergence of new or modifications of the importance of harmful pests. European regulations are the main pest management of vine plantations, as well as national regulations it is analysed. Given the increasing use of pesticides is emphasized as a comparison of European and national legislation on the approval of pesticides used in plantations of vines, is also comparing the European and national legislation on the marketing and use of pesticides in plantations vines. The impact of exotic pests varies considerably depending on the species and the area being invaded. Some species are able to rapidly colonize an area and become serious pests, often because they are no longer under control of predators or diseases that limited their numbers in their native habitat. Species that rapidly colonize an area are often called exotic invasive pests. Once established, invasive species are extremely difficult to eradicate and can cause not only ecological disruption, but economic problems as well. Everyone has a part to play to keep exotic and invasive species from coming into Romania and spreading throughout the state. All known grapevine pests, in Romania, include about more than 20 pests and one xylem bacteria transmitted by insects.
Simulation of non-Markovian Processes in BlenX

BlenX is a programming language explicitly designed for modeling biological processes inspired by Beta-binders. The actual framework assumes biochemical interactions being exponentially distributed, i.e., an underlying Markov process is associated with BlenX programs. In this paper we relax this condition by providing formal tools for managing non-Markovian processes within BlenX.
Identification of genes associated with reproductive function in dairy cattle

Abstract The use of genomics has improved response to selection for functional traits with low heritability such as fertility traits. Much of the work on fertility traits has been performed through use of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify genetic loci associated with reproductive traits. Under a GWAS approach, the assumption is that the markers on the panel are in linkage disequilibrium with causative mutations. In many cases, identification of the causative mutation is difficult because an associated genetic marker can be in intergenic regions and can be in linkage disequilibrium with variants in several nearby genes. Another approach is to identify candidate genes using knowledge of the biological pathways controlling a trait to search for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in genes in those pathways. This should reveal putative causative markers responsible for genetic variation in biological function, and it is expected that the marker will be more strongly associated with a trait than one in linkage disequilibrium. An example of how a series of candidate gene studies demonstrate that identification of markers in genes involved in reproductive processes can lead to discovery of additional markers associated with genetic variation in reproductive traits is presented. In addition, the inclusion of candidate markers for fertility can improve reliability of genetic estimates for fertility traits, and the repeatability of the effects across a separate population of animals gives confidence that association elucidated by this set of markers is likely to be real. More importantly, the use of candidate genes can provide insights into the biology underpinning genetic variation in fertility, and that this understanding can lead to physiological interventions to improve reproductive function.
Porter’s Golden Section, Experimentally

The paper relates the story of “The Porter Code”. Long standing research by the two co-authors, about Fairfield Porter’s paintings on one hand, and mathematical considerations about the golden section on the other hand, came together through discussions at several Bridges conferences. The experiment initially seemed to re-enforce Porter’s use of golden ratio harmony in his composition, but the co-authors re-thought their original conclusion that the audience recognized golden proportions. Perhaps, if the paintings are indeed based on phi relationships then the test subjects’ choices of dominant divisions of space and subject matter may just naturally appear to corroborate a golden ratio composition. The authors also recognize the experimental methodology employed in this initial collaboration requires careful revision to dispel skepticism over the significance of the results.
Bimorph Electrochemical Actuator Based on Graphene Nanosheet/Carbon Nanotube/Ionic Liquid

An electrochemical actuator is a device that can convert an electrical energy into mechanical energy. The most attractive characteristic of electrochemical actuator s is their ability to emulate the operation of biological muscle in high fracture toughness, large actuation strain, and inherent vibration damping [1]. Carbon nanotubes and graphene have recently attracted attention due to their operation voltage, high operating load, and high tensile [2]. On the other hand, room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) represent an attractive alternative to traditional organic solvents due to their properties such as a negligible vapor pressure, high thermal, electrochemical stability, and good ionic conductivity. Then, RTILs provide a unique environment for studying electrochemical phenomena and their prospective applications are increasing enormously.
Understanding Differences in Labour Market Attachment of Single Mothers in Great Britain and West Germany

This paper investigates the relationships between single mothers' demographic and socio-economic circumstances and differences in their labour market attachment in Great Britain and West Germany. Single mothers' employment is a key issue in current policy debates in both countries, as well as in research on the major challenges of contemporary welfare states. The heterogeneity of the group of women who experience single motherhood poses a challenge to social policy. To complicate the matter, single motherhood is not static but a result of family life dynamics. This paper provides an empirical insight into differences in labour market attachment of single mothers, investigating the demographic and socio-economic factors that distinguish careers dominated by full-time, part-time or non-employment. Women in the British and German contexts are considered in order to explore potential differences between two welfare state settings. Data from the British Household Panel Survey (1991-2008) and the German Socio-Economic Panel (1991-2008) are used for regression analysis. The findings suggest that, in both countries, entering single motherhood at a young age is associated with longer periods of non-employment; vocational qualifications go together with careers dominated by part-time employment; and single motherhood with school-age children allows for full-time employment careers, which are also facilitated by high education attainments. The analyses also suggest that, compared to German mothers, part-time employment is a less common track for British single mothers.
CD6, a Rheostat-Type Signalosome That Tunes T Cell Activation

Following T cell receptor triggering, T cell activation is initiated and amplified by the assembly at the TCR/CD3 macrocomplex of a multitude of stimulatory enzymes that activate several signaling cascades. The potency of signaling is, however, modulated by various inhibitory components already at the onset of activation, long before co-inhibitory immune checkpoints are expressed to help terminating the response. CD5 and CD6 are surface glycoproteins of T cells that have determinant roles in thymocyte development, T cell activation and immune responses. They belong to the superfamily of scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) glycoproteins but whereas the inhibitory role of CD5 has been established for long, there is still controversy on whether CD6 may have similar or antagonistic functions on T cell signaling. Analysis of the structure and molecular associations of CD5 and CD6 indicates that these molecules assemble at the cytoplasmic tail a considerable number of signaling effectors that can putatively transduce diverse types of intracellular signals. Biochemical studies have concluded that both receptors can antagonize the flow of TCR-mediated signaling; however, the impact that CD5 and CD6 have on T cell development and T cell-mediated immune responses may be different. Here we analyze the signaling function of CD6, the common and also the different properties it exhibits comparing with CD5, and interpret the functional effects displayed by CD6 in recent animal models.
Near Infrared Spectra from Low Flying Survey Aircraft to Identify Rock Type

Summary The Council for Geoscience (CGS) has performed experiments with a near infred (NIR) profiler installed in a geophysical aircraft. The NIR data are to complement onboard gamma spectrometer and magnetometer data acquired during survey flight. Unmixing of the recorded NIR spectra by binary encoding that has been modified to the needs of the CGS NIR spectra enables recognition of rock types. To our knowledge, no previous reference has been available where certain rock types per se were actually identified from low flying geophysical survey aircraft.
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRADE LIBERLIZATION AND FDI ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SELECTED DEVELOPING OIL-EXPORTING COUNTRIES

One of the main causes of underdevelopment in developing countries rests on the lack of sufficient domestic savings in these countries to achieve the desired level of investment. Recent years have witnesses an increase level of engrossing foreign direct investment as a mechanism in these countries to settle down the problem especially in the East and South-East Asian countries. Foreign direct investment, in addition to repairing savings- investment gap, facilitates the process of economic growth in developing countries through technology transfer and creating spillover and external consequences effects. Increasing the openness degree and reduced trade restrictions on goods and services imports will boost the impact of FDI on the economic growth of the host country. By applying the endogenous growth model, this study seeks to examine the synchronous relationship between trade liberalization and FDI on economic growth in some selected Developing oil-exporting Countries (Algeria, Brazil, Malaysia, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) from 2006 to 2012. The results indicate a significantly positive relationship between synchronous index and economic growth. Therefore, implementing policies in the given countries to promote export and reduce tariff and establishing policies that are synchronous with trade openness are recommended to spur the foreign direct investment
Quantifying the benefit of A-SCOPE data for reducing uncertainties in terrestrial carbon fluxes in CCDAS

ESA’s Earth Explorer candidate mission A-SCOPE aims at observing CO2 from space with an active LIDAR instrument. This study employs quantitative network design techniques to investigate the benefit of A-SCOPE observations in a Carbon Cycle Data Assimilation System. The system links the observations to the terrestrial vegetation model BETHY via the fine resolution version of the atmospheric transport model TM3. In the modelling process chain the observations are used to reduce uncertainties in the values of BETHY’s process parameters, and then the uncertainty in the process parameters is mapped forward to uncertainties in both in long-term net carbon flux and net primary productivity over three regions. A-SCOPE yields considerably better reductions in posterior uncertainties than the ground-based GLOBALVIEW station network. This is true for assimilating monthly mean values and instantaneous values, and it is true for two potential vertical weighting functions. The strength of the constraint through A-SCOPE observations is high over the range of observational uncertainties.