Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of water saturation on seismoelectric transfer functions: a laboratory study of coseismic phenomenon

S U M M A R Y Seismic waves propagating in a porous medium, under favourable conditions, generate measurable electromagnetic fields due to electrokinetic effects. It has been proposed, following experimental and numerical studies, that these so-called 'seismoelectromagnetic' couplings depend on pore fluid properties. The theoretical frame describing these phenomena are based on the original Biot's theory, assuming that pores are fluid-filled. We study here the impact of a partially saturated medium on amplitudes of those seismoelectric couplings by comparing experimental data to an effective fluid model. We have built a 1-m-length-scale experiment designed for imbibition and drainage of an homogeneous silica sand; the experimental setup includes a seismic source, accelerometers, electric dipoles and capacitance probes in order to monitor seismic and seismoelectric fields during water saturation. Apparent velocities and frequency spectra (in the kiloHertz range) are derived from seismic and electrical measurements during experiments in varying saturation conditions. Amplitudes of seismic and seismoelectric waves and their ratios (i.e. transfer functions) are discussed using a spectral analysis performed by continuous wavelet transform. The experiments reveal that amplitude ratios of seismic to coseismic electric signals remain rather constant as a function of the water saturation in the S w = [0.2–0.9] range, consistently with theoretically predicted transfer functions.
Introducing a Common Currency in Central Franc Zone: Is it Appropriate?

This article examines the suitability of the currency union in the Central Franc Zone (CFA) relative to business cycles and trade. Optimum currency area (OCA) criteria have been employed to determine the suitability of currency integration. This paper also develops a procedure for application of OCA theory to CFA and examines the criteria, taking into account the endogeneity among variables. Establishment of a currency union and elimination of nominal exchange rate variability may result in large gains in active trade flows and convergence of business cycles. Adoption of the Euro is preferable to the dollar for each CFA country.
Effects of territorial intrusions on eavesdropping neighbors: communication networks in nightingales

Animal communication often occurs in communication networks in which multiple signalers and receivers are within signaling range of each other. In such networks, individuals can obtain information on the quality and motivation of territorial neighbors by eavesdropping on their signaling interactions. In songbirds, extracting information from interactions involving neighbors is thought to be an important factor in the evolution of strategies of territory defense. In a playback experiment with radio-tagged nightingales Luscinia megarhynchos we here demonstrate that territorial males use their familiar neighbors’ performance in a vocal interaction with an unfamiliar intruder as a standard for their own response. Males were attracted by a vocal interaction between their neighbor and a simulated stranger and intruded into the neighbor’s territory. The more intensely the neighbor had interacted with playback, the earlier the intrusions were made, indicating that males eavesdropped on the vocal contest involving a neighbor. However, males never intruded when we had simulated by a second playback that the intruder had retreated and sang outside the neighbor’s territory. These results suggest that territorial males use their neighbors’ singing behavior as an early warning system when territorial integrity is threatened. Simultaneous responses by neighboring males towards unfamiliar rivals are likely to be beneficial to the individuals in maintaining territorial integrity. Key words: communication networks, eavesdropping, Luscinia megarhynchos, radio-tracking, territory defense. [Behav Ecol 15:1011–1015 (2004)]
Opportunistic screening for random blood glucose level among adults attending a rural tertiary care centre in Haryana during world health day observation activity

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-commu­nicable diseases worldwide and major global risks for morbidity and mortality. The total burden of deaths from high blood glucose in 2012 has been estimated to 3.7 million which includes 1.5 million diabetes deaths, 2.2 million deaths from cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, and tuberculosis. Various studies reported that population-based screening of blood glucose level will result in low yield but higher cost. However, opportunity screening at earlier stage had good prognosis. Hence opportunistic screening for raised random blood glucose level was planned. Methods: During observation of World Health Day 2016 activity based on theme, “Beat diabetes: Scale up prevention, strengthen care, and enhance surveillance” this present cross-sectional study was conducted. Attendants of the patients having age >30 years; visiting this institute on that day enrolled as study participants. Information gathered regarding their socio-demographic parameters and doing regular physical activity. A brief clinical examination regarding anthropometric measurements and random blood glucose was done using standard procedures by trained personnel. Results: Out of 215 opportunistic screened participants, 14 (6.51%) participants were known diabetic and having random blood glucose level 200 mg%. BMI status of 48 (22%) and 103 (48%) study participants were recorded as pre-obese and obese respectively. Conclusions: It was concluded that after every 7 cases of known diabetes mellitus there were 4 unknown cases identified as raised random blood glucose level. Hence in tertiary care settings, individuals more than 30 years should get priority for opportunistic screening of random blood glucose estimation. Health-care providers should be sensitized on practicing opportunistic screening in outpatient department.
Effectiveness of a formulated product (Gold Lotion) in improving thequality of life (QoL) of oncological cats: preliminary results.

In the last years many scientific veterinary reports highlighted the pivotal role of nutrition also as a support in animals before surgical, chemotherapy and radiotherapy interventions. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a dietary supplement named Gold Lotion (GL, 4 mL day for 6 months) as adjuvant of current pharmacological therapy in 18 cats affected by different tumors (digestive system lymphoma, carcinoma and cutaneous fibrosarcoma). Metabolic profile and oxidative stress parameters of cats resulted significantly improved after 6 months of GL supplementation (*p<0.05, **p<0.01). The combined use of GL and pharmacological therapy not only significantly ameliorated digestive and hepatic functionality of all cats and reduced the overall overload of free radicals but also improved their quality of life (QoL). Unfortunately the life span expectancy did not improve and all cats died few weeks later after GL supplementation interruption due to metastases spread and a consequent clinical condition severe worsening.
Biochemical Blood Parameters and Body Weight Change During Postpartum Period of Ouled Djellal Ewes in Algerian Semi-Arid Area

The objective of this study is to investigate postpartum profiles of biochemical blood constituents and body weight changes in Ouled Djellal ewes (n=10), during four weeks following parturition. Fundamental indices of the protein and energy metabolism, levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, chloride, sodium were determined. These biochemical indices were evaluated at one week intervals for four week period. Body weight measurements were taken at lambing, at the second and at the fourth week postpartum. Serum glucose, triglyceride, creatinine, Alanine aminotransferase (AST), Aspartate aminotransferase (ALT), calcium levels and body weight were found to vary significantly during postpartum. However, serum cholesterol, urea, albumin, total protein, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, chloride, sodium levels did not vary significantly during the experiment period. In conclusion, during the first month of postpartum ewe in semi-arid area, there are significant changes in certain blood biochemical indices and body weight, which are attributed to increase metabolic activities due to lactation.
Effect of climate change on reproduction and milk production performance of livestock: A review

Climate change is a long-term shift in the statistics of the environmental variables of a particular region. Various climate model projections suggest that by the year 2100, mean global temperature may be 1.1–6.4°C warmer than in 2010. Livestock production is adversely affected by detrimental effects of extreme climatic conditions. Reproductive processes are affected by thermal stress. Low estradiol level during summer season in buffaloes may be responsible for silent heat. 80% of estrus remains unnoticed during summer. When the body temperature exceeds 40°C developed follicles suffer damage and become non-viable. Conception rates of dairy cows may drop up to 20–27% in summer. Seasonal variations affect testicular volume, hormonal profiles, sexual behavior and semen quality that affect the reproductive performance of males. Summer heat stress declined semen quality parameters. Up to 50% drop in milk production in dairy animals is due to reduced feed intake and rest due to metabolic adaptations to heat stress as heat stress. Hot and humid climate not only affects quantity but also effects quality of milk too.
Influence of search algorithms on aerodynamic design optimization of aircraft wings

The Method of search algorithms or optimisation algorithms is one of the most important parameters which will strongly influence the fidelity of the solution during an aerodynamic shape optimisation problem. Nowadays various optimisation methods such as Genetic Algorithm (GA), Simulated Annealing (SA), Particle Swarm Optimisation (PSO) etc., are more widely employed to solve the aerodynamic shape optimisation problems. In addition to the optimisation method, the geometry parameterisation becomes an important factor to be considered during the aerodynamic shape optimisation process. Since the reduction in the number of design parameters is one of the most important requirements for the aerodynamic shape optimisation problem, it becomes important to mathematically describe the airfoil geometry with minimum number of design parameters. The objective of this work is to introduce the knowledge of describing general airfoil geometry using twelve parameters by representing its shape as a polynomial function and coupling this approach with flow solution and optimisation algorithms. It is also demonstrated that the estimation of a suitable optimisation scheme for a given optimisation problem. An aerodynamic shape optimisation problem is formulated for NACA 0012 airfoil and solved using the methods of Particle Swarm Optimisation and Genetic Algorithm for 5.0 deg angle of attack. The results show that the particle swarm optimisation scheme is more effective in finding the optimum solution among the various possible solutions. It is also found that the PSO shows more exploitation characteristics as compared to the GA which is considered to be more effective explorer. © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of [name organizer]
Den Site Selection of Lactating Female Raccoons Following Removal and Exclusion from Suburban Residences

Abstract In response to increases in human–wildlife conflicts in urban and suburban environments, many states have established nuisance wildlife control operator (NWCO) programs. Criticism has been leveled at such programs for insufficient emphasis on nonlethal means, particularly the exclusion and translocation of nuisance small and medium-sized mammals. We determined den site selection of lactating raccoons (Procyon lotor) after exclusion and subsequent release from a human residence. Fifteen of 20 females extracted from suburban residences returned to another house at least once. Of the den sites selected 2 months postrelease, 59% were in man-made structures. Our data suggest that most female raccoons removed and excluded from human dwellings will select another house if released on site. We contend this behavior is facilitated by suburban homeowners who fail to take the initiative to prevent entry of wildlife into their homes.
Nonlinear Static r fIN ( t ) y ( t ) s ( t ) Linear Dynamic ARX

Hydrodynamic models are important for the design, simulation and control of wave energy converters (WECs). Linear hydrodynamic models have formed the basis for this and have been well verified and validated over operating conditions for which small amplitude assumptions apply. At larger amplitudes a number of nonlinear effects may appear. One of these effects is due to the changing bouyancy force as the body moves in and out of the water. In this paper we look at identifying a nonlinear static block to be added the linear hydrodynamic model to account for this effect. The parameters for this nonlinear block are identified from WEC experiments simulated in a numerical wave tank (NWT). The parameters for the linear hydrodynamic model are also identified from NWT experiments. Here we explore the use of a discrete time linear hydrodynamic model which is well suited to the identification procedure.
A Study on Indexing Efficiency and Retrieval Accuracy for Author Name Search of Academic Papers

Most academic information has its creator, that is, a subject who has created the information. The subject can be an individual, a group, or an institution, and can be a nation depending on the nature of the relevant information. Most web data are composed of a title, an author, and contents. A paper which is under the academic information category has metadata including a title, an author, keyword, abstract, data about publication, place of publication, ISSN, and the like. A patent has metadata including the title, an applicant, an inventor, an attorney, IPC, number of application, and claims of the invention. Most web-based academic information services enable users to search the information by processing the meta-information. An important element is to search information by using the author field which corresponds to a personal name. This study suggests a method of efficient indexing and using the adjacent operation result ranking algorithm to which phrase search-based boosting elements are applied, and thus improving the accuracy of the search results of author name. This method can be effectively applied to providing accurate search results in the academic information services.
A Computational Study of HSV-2 with Poor Treatment Adherence

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease worldwide, despite the availability of highly effective antiviral treatments. In this paper, a basic mathematical model for the spread of HSV-2 incorporating all the relevant biological details and poor treatment adherence is proposed and analysed. Equilibrium states of the model are determined and their stability has been investigated. The basic model is then extended to incorporate a time dependent intervention strategy. The aim of the control is tied to reducing the rate at which HSV-2 patients in treatment quit therapy before completion. Practically, this control can be implemented through monitoring and counselling all HSV-2 patients in treatment. The Pontryagin’s maximum principle is used to characterize the optimal level of the control, and the resulting optimality system is solved numerically. Overall, the study demonstrates that though time dependent control will be effective on controlling new HSV-2 cases it may not be sustainable for certain time intervals.
Review on enhanced oil recovery by nanofluids

The addition of nanoparticles into water based fluids (nanofluid) with or without other chemicals to Enhance Oil Recovery (EOR) has recently received intensive interest. Many papers have been published in this area and several EOR mechanisms have been proposed. The main EOR mechanisms include wettability alteration, reduction in InterFacial surface Tension (IFT), increase in the viscosity of aqueous solution, decrease in oil viscosity, and log-jamming. Some of these mechanisms may be associated with the change in disjoining pressure because of the addition of the nanoparticles. The experimental data and results reported by different researchers, however, are not all consistent and some even conflict with others. Many papers published in recent years have been reviewed and the associated experimental data have been analyzed in this paper in order to clarify the mechanisms of EOR by nanofluids. Wettability alteration may be one of the most accepted mechanisms for nanofluid EOR while reduction in IFT and other mechanisms have not been fully proven. The main reason for the inconsistency among the experimental data might be lack of control experiments in which the effect of nanoparticles on oil recovery would be singled out.
Convex bodies with few faces

It is proved that if u, u,n are vectors in R, k r. An application to number theory is stated. 0. INTRODUCTION In [V], Vaaler proved that if Q, = [v I]n is the central unit cube in Rn and U is a subspace of Rn then the volume I U n Qn , of the section of Qn by U is at least 1. This result may be reformulated as follows: if u I I. Un are vectors in Rk, 1 2. A related theorem, (Theorem 1, below) in which the condition E u, 2 O so that if u, . ,uE R 1 /1 The estimate is best possible if n is at most exponential in k, apart from the value of the constant J. This is demonstrated by an example which had Received by the editors September 14, 1989. 1980 Mathematics Subject Classification (1985 Revision). Primary 52A20, 1OE05. The first author was partially supported by N. S. F. DMS-8807243. 1990 Americani Mathematical Society 0002-9939/90 $1.00 + $. 25 per page
The development and implementation of a nurse practitioner sepsis screening team: Impact on transfer mortality

Background: Sepsis is a potentially deadly but treatable condition that occurs as a result of the systemic manifestations of infection. Despite large healthcare expenditures, patient outcomes can be poor, and survivors may still suffer from permanent organ damage, cognitive impairment, and physical disability. Failure to recognize and implement early goal-directed therapy leads to increased mortality. A review of hospital mortality identified that sepsis among inbound transfer patients to acute care units significantly contributed to the overall hospital mortality. As part of a multipronged, multidisciplinary approach, a nurse practitioner sepsis screening team was implemented to improve early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis and decrease mortality in this high-risk population. Methods: A large academic medical facility located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston accepts a significant number of transfer patients requiring a higher level of care from other institutions. A nurse practitioner sepsis screening team was created to focus on this highly vulnerable group. A validated, electronic screening tool was utilized to screen patients and facilitate early identification and treatment of sepsis. The nurse practitioner team screened and evaluated 3,268 inbound transfer patients from 10/01/2009 to 06/30/2012. When a high suspicion for sepsis was appreciated, or another acute condition was identified, the nurse practitioner collaborated with the attending physician and initiated appropriate treatment. The data analyzed were part of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved prospectively collected data set. The data were collected over a 57 month period spanning from 09/30/2007 through 06/30/2012 on all inbound transfer patients to the facility, which include pre-screening baseline statistics. Basic demographics including the patient’s age, gender, and race were collected. The outcome variable was status at discharge from the facility (alive or dead). After verifying assumptions of the chi-square test were met, a Pearson’s chi-square was run against the data set. All data were analyzed using IBM Corp. Released 2012. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 21.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp. Results: There was a significant association between inbound transfer patients who were evaluated upon arrival at this institution by the nurse practitioner sepsis screening team and mortality in this population regardless of their diagnoses (χ 2 (1) 115.04, p < . 001). A patient not screened by the team was more likely to die during the hospitalization than a transfer patient that was screened. Conclusion: In this institution, the development and implementation of a nurse practitioner sepsis screening team has contributed to reducing mortality among the inbound acute care patient transfer population regardless of diagnoses. Further investigation is needed to understand the exact mechanisms that have contributed to this outcome.
Dietary Fibre Protective against Colorectal Cancer Patients in Asia: A Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND: The association between dietary fibre and colorectal cancer risk is controversial. AIM: This systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to determine the dietary fibre protective against colorectal cancer patients in Asia. METHODS: The authors conducted a meta-analysis of published research articles on dietary fibre protective against colorectal cancer patients in Asia published between January 2000 and March 2019 in the online article databases of PubMed, ProQuest and EBSCO. Pooled odds ratios (OR) were calculated with fixed and random-effect models. Publication bias was visually evaluated by using funnel plots and statistically assessed through Egger’s and Begg’s tests. Data were processed using Review Manager 5.3 (RevMan 5.3) and Stata version 14.2 (Stata Corporation). RESULTS: This study reviewed 405 articles. There are 10 studies conducted a systematic review and continued with Meta-analysis of relevant data with several sample 49,964 patients. The results showed dietary fibre protective against colorectal cancer patients in Asia (OR = 0.66 [95% CI 0.56-0.77, p=0.008]). There was significant publication bias for studies included in dietary fibre protective against colorectal cancer patients in Asia. CONCLUSION: This analysis confirmed dietary fibre protective against colorectal cancer patients in Asia.
Effect of Maternal Hypothyroidism on BDNF Expression in Developing Rat Brain

Thyroid hormone is essential for proper development of brain and modest degrees of developmental thyroid hormone insufficiency can result severe neurological deficits. We used an animal model to study the role of thyroid hormones (THs) during the gestation days and early postnatal days on developing rat brain. Dose-dependent thyroid hormone insufficiency in dams was induced by methimazole (MMI). In the first study-group thyroid hormone deficiency was induced by delivery of methimazole (MMI) to dams via drinking water at the doses of 50, 75 and 100 ppm from early gestation (GD 3) until weaning of the pups (PN20). In the second study-group hypothyroid rats were treated with 200 μg of thyroxine hormone. Pups were sacrificed on postnatal days (PN) 20. Maternal blood collected for thyroid hormone analysis. Cerebellum, medulla, hippocampus, cortex, olfactory bulbs were separated from dissected brain and relative expression of BDNF gene transcripts known to play critical roles in developing rat brain, were determined by RT-PCR. Daily body weight in dams and pups, the number of pups at birth, the eye –closure opening day and BDNF expression in brain extract was determined in the preweaning rats as a function of MMI exposure. The results indicate that genes driving important developmental processes during early brain development are sensitive to perturbations of the thyroid axis function.