Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Voluntary food intake and diet selection in farm animals.

Feeding behaviour feedback signals ruminant gastrointestinal tract metabolites and hormones central nervous control integrative theories of food intake control growth and fattening reproduction and lactation diet digestability and concentration of available energy specific nutrients affecting intake learning about food - preferences diet selection appetites for specific nutrients environmental factors affecting intake the intake of fresh and conserved grass prediction of voluntary intake. Appendices: particular features of poultry and ruminant animals outline programme to identify and store meals from the identities of animals and weights of food containers.
Optimising spawning conditions and growth performance of larvae and juveniles in Barbus altianalis (Boulenger, 1900)

xx CHAPTER ONE . 1 1.0 General Introduction . 1 1.1 Background . 1 1.2 Statement of the problem . 3 1.3 General objective of the study . 3 1.4 Specific objectives of the study . 3 1.5 Research questions . 4 1.6 Significance of the study . 5 1.7 Justification of the study . 5 1.8 Conceptual framework for increased seed production through increased survival of embryos, larvae and juveniles 7 1.9 Thesis organisation . 8 1.9. 1 Chapter One . 8 1.9. 2 Chapter Two (literature review-an overview of domestication potential of B. altianalis) . 8 1.9. 3 Chapter Three, Four and Five (covered objective 1 of the study) . 8 1.9. 4 Chapter Six and Seven (covered objective 2 of the study) . 9 1.9. 5 Chapter Eight (covering objective 3 of the study) . 9 1.9. 6 Chapter Nine . 9 CHAPTER TWO . 12 An overview of domestication potential of Barbus altianalis (Boulenger, 1900) in Uganda . 12 2.0 Abstract . 12 2.
THE HYMENOPTEROUS PARASITOIDS OF THE DIAMONDBACK MOTH, PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA (LEPIDOPTERA, YPONOMEUTIDAE) IN JAPAN

Hymenopterous parasitoids of the diamondback moth occurring in Japan are summarized as follows (species with an asterisk indicates secondary parasitoid and a dagger shows the primary and secondary parasitoid) : Braconidae Apanteles plutellae Kurdjumov Ichneumonidae Diadegma sp. 1 Diadegnm sp. 2 Diudromus subtilicornis (Gravenhorst) Coccygominus nipponicus (Uchida) TltopZectis alternuns spectabilis (Matsumura) TItoplectis narangae (Ashmead) ‘Gelis sp. Trichogrammatidae Trichogramma chilonis Ishii Eulophidae * Contribution from the Entomological Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka (Ser. 3, No. 292). 64 Y. HIRASHIMA ET AL. Tetrastichus sokolowskii Kurdjumov Chalcididae Brachymeti excarinata Gahan Pteromalidae *Trichomdopsis oryzae Kamijo et Grissell * Dibrachys sp.
Comparative Properties of Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Cross-linked with 1, 4-Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether Assayed Using a Marine Hyaluronidase

Hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels for injection were fabricated using 1, 4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) as a cross-linker. We used hyaluronidase fermented by the marine bacteria Arthrobacter globiformis A152, to comprehensively investigate the effects of BDDE concentration on swelling degree, modification degree, morphology, HA content, anti-enzyme ability, and residual free cross-linker. The results showed that within a certain range, the measured modification degrees of the HA hydrogels and HA contents changed linearly with increased concentration of the cross-linker. However, the change in anti-enzyme ability was not linear, potentially reflecting the influence of the spatial network structure.
Detecção de ataques syn-flooding em redes definidas por software

With the amount of information available on the Internet, one can easily perform a DoS attack by just following an available tutorial, without having to have much computational knowledge for this action. Syn-flooding is a simple attack to be carried out, but has disastrous consequences, making it impossible to access a site or other resources on a network. In Software Defined Networks (SDN), this type of attack can also affect the entire infrastructure and can stop a network altogether, from the denial of the service of the controller itself. This work proposes the detection of Syn-flooding attacks in an SDN network by measuring the variation of the amount of flows in a pre-established time interval and the monitoring the TCP ports, helping the network administrator to perform corrective and preventive actions from the detection of the attack. To implement the proposal, a tool called FindFlows has been developed that displays a list of all the active hosts in an SDN network, informing the amount of flows of each host in different time intervals, the variation of the flows in those intervals and, finally, the classification of this host as an attacker, victim or legitimate user. Of the tests performed, the FindFlows was able to detect the Syn-flooding attack in 90% of cases.
Ecology and natural history of tropical bees: Extant families, subfamilies, tribes, genera, and subgenera of the Apoidea: a partial checklist

Preface Acknowledgments Part I. Introduction: 1. Approaches to tropical bee biology 2. Diversity of tropical bees Part II. Foraging and Pollination: 3. Resources gathered by bees 4. Mechanisms of resource collection 5. Foraging and flight activity 6. Pollination ecology Part III. Nesting and Reproduction Biology: 7. Bee nests 8. Nest predators, associates and defense 9. Mating and brood production Part IV. Community Ecology: 10. Seasonality, abundance and flower preference 11. Composition of bee assemblages 12. Roles of bees in communities References Index Appendices.
Mobilization of bone marrow stem/progenitor cells by AMD3100 or G‐CSF is impaired in diabetes (1142.4)

The success of autologous cell therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes is dependent on mobilization of bone marrow derived stem/progenitor cells (BMSPCs). We tested the efficacy of bone marrow (BM) mobilizing agents in experimental diabetes. Mice with Streptozotocin‐induced type 1 diabetes were used either at 14 (short‐term, D‐ST) or 22 (long‐term, D‐LT) weeks of diabetes with respective age‐matched controls. BM‐derived stem/progenitor cells (BMSPCs), Sca‐1+ or c‐Kit+ subsets of lineage‐negative cells (LS, LK and LSK), in peripheral blood were enumerated by flow cytometry before and after administration of AMD3100 (5 mg/Kg, s.c.) or G‐CSF (125 mcg/Kg, s.c., twice a day for four days). Basal levels of LK and LSK cells in PB were decreased in both D‐ST and D‐LT compared to age‐matched controls (Ctrl, P<0.005). LS, LK and LSK were increased by AMD3100 or G‐CSF in D‐ST. In D‐ST group, mobilization of BMSPCs by AMD3100 or G‐CSF was similar to that in controls. In D‐LT group mobilization of all three subsets of BMSPCs by AMD3100 or G‐CSF was attenuated compared to the control group (P<0.005 or P<0.001, respectively). The number of SPCs in BM and the in vitro proliferation of BM‐LS cells were decreased in D‐LT (P<0.001 vs control). These results suggest that long‐term diabetes is associated with impaired mobilization of BMSPCs to clinically used mobilizers, decreased proliferative potential and reduced number of resident BMSPCs.
Elements of the acoustic repertoire of the prairie mole cricket (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae: Gryllotalpa major Suassure).

The prairie mole cricket {Gryllotalpa major) is the largest of North American crickets and the only one to occupy a grasslands habitat. This rare species produces a loud, long-range sexual advertisement call of chirps, rather than a trilling call like most other species of mole crickets. Otherwise, its calling repertoire is similar to other Orthopteran species. Males change to a soft, non-rhythmic trill when a female is attracted, and they pro duce a sharp, broad-frequency click in response to any disturbance. These two sounds are de scribed for the first time, along with further analysis of the previously described advertise ment call.
DNA binding specificity of the p73 DNA-binding domain

p73 is a sequence-specific transcription factor that belongs to the p53 family. It plays an important role in cell development and regulation, and initiating cell cycle arrest and apoptosis under cellular stresses. In p53 family proteins, p53 is considered as the guardian of genome with a primary role of tumor suppressor. However, mutations in p53, particularly in DNA-binding domain (DBD), are found in 50% of human cancers while p73 is rarely mutated. Therefore, it has been suggested that p73 can replace the functions of p53 mutants. The overall domain architecture of p53 family is similar with highly conserved DBD among the family members. The goal of this thesis is to study the DNA binding properties of p73 DBD using analytical ultracentrifugation and fluorescence anisotropy. Chapter 1 introduces transcription regulation, the p53 protein family and its pathway, and p73 isoforms. Chapter 2 studies the minimum length of DNA required for p73 DNA binding which has showed that p73DBD binds to a minimum 6 bp half-site as a dimer. Chapter 3 studies the p73 DNA binding specificity at each nucleotide position within the consensus half-site. In agreement with the previous crystal structures, the results have indicated that the cytosine and the guanine at position 4 are the most critical nucleotides in the consensus sequence. In addition, the p73 DNA binding affinity is salt concentration dependent. Chapter 4 described the expression and purification of p73 isoforms in order to further study p73 DNA binding property in the full-length content in the future
The immunology of malignant disease

cer patients are considered, while features of host defense and human malignant neoplasms are discussed in general terms. The chapter on "Immunology of Tumors in Experimental Animals" reviews the antigens found in virus-induced and chemically induced tumors, as well as embryonal antigens of tumors. Immune reactions to tumors and experimental approaches to immunotherapy are discussed. The chapter on "Immune Deficiency States Associated With Hu-
Vigilância entomológica de mosquitos (Diptera, Culicidae) como estratégia de Vigilância Ambiental em Saúde no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

Cardoso J da C. Entomological Surveillance of mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae) as a strategy of the Health Environmental Surveillance in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil [Thesis]. Sao Paulo (BR): Faculdade de Saude Publica da USP; 2010. Introduction: The study of insects, due to the damage or benefit they give to humans, is an object of applied entomology. In Brazil, the incorporation of entomology by public health has been occurring gradually until today. The Entomological Surveillance appears as a tool that provides the organization of information about the insects, aiming to know biological and ecological aspects that allow the definition of the role of vectors, the prediction of the risk of exposure of the human population to the vectors, and the provision of technical foundation in the control of key species. Although there are legal ways to turn the Entomological Surveillance in a continuous and broad practice, this is not real in Rio Grande do Sul. Objective: To demonstrate the importance of the entomology in public health through the practice of Entomological Surveillance of mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae), linked to the routine of the Health Environmental Surveillance. Methods: Between December 2006 and December 2008 systematic studies were carried out and focused on ecological aspects of the fauna in an Atlantic Forest area on the north coast of the state, using CDC traps and Nasci vacuum. In November 2008, in the northwestern region, entomological investigations were performed in areas with circulation of the yellow fever virus, using an entomological net associated with a bottle-type vacuum. In July 2006, monitoring of the West Nile virus in a refuge of migratory birds was carried out using a Nasci vacuum. Results: The study promoted the detection of 23 new records of mosquitoes for Rio Grande do Sul State. Systematic sampling demonstrated a seasonal distribution of the species, with the period between October and May adequate to activities related to fauna surveying and monitoring. The role of Haemagogus leucocelaenus as a vector was demonstrated since the yellow fever virus was again detected in this species. Another important contribution was the discovery of the first isolate of the virus in Aedes serratus, suggesting a role of this
Caracterização molecular e detecção de genes de resistência em isolados de Acinetobacter spp. de amostras clínicas e de efluente hospitalar

The genus Acinetobacter has emerged as an important nosocomial pathogen that presents not only intrinsic resistance to many antibiotics, but also a great ability to acquire new resistance mechanisms. It is very important to study local epidemiology of bacterial isolates so the best treatment and the most appropriate epidemic control measurements to prevent the spread of these microorganisms can be det ermined. The aim of this study was to compare isolates of Acinetobacter spp. from clinical specimens and hospital wastewater on their antibiotic susceptibility profile and the presence of resistance genes to carbapenems, as well as to determine the clonal relationship of these isolates. Clinical isolates and hospital wastewater samples from five hospitals in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil were collected. The isolates were identified as belonging to the genus Acinetobacter by amplification of the rDNA16S. The susceptibility profile was determined by the disk-diffusion method and the presence of the blaIMP, blaVIM, blaSPM, blaOXA-23, blaOXA-51 genes were screened by PCR. The clonal relationship of the isolates was evaluated by amplification of repetitive sequences from the genome (ERIC-PCR) and macrorestriction analysis of the genome (PFGE). We analyzed 577 isolates, where 274 were of clinical origin and 303 from the hospital wastewater samples. We found that 68% of the clinical isolates and 30% of the wastewater isolates were multiresistant. None of the isolates presented genes of metallo-β-lactamase, in other hand, 61.2% of the clinical isolates and three from the hospital wastewater had the gene blaOXA23. The gene blaOXA-51 was identified in 84% of the clinical isolates and in 56% of the hospital wastewater ones. The PFGE and ERIC-PCR analysis showed a possible dissemination of clones strains among the hospitals studied, and a genetic similarity among the hospital sewage and c linical isolates, indicating their dissemination through the wastewater. 2 Doctoral thesis in Agricultural Microbiology, Instituto de Ciencias Basicas da Saude, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. (130p). July, 2010.
Relationship of plant height, days to flowering and maturity to grain yield in short-duration determinate pigeonpea

Generally, pigeonpeas of determinate growth habit and short duration are of short stature compared to the traditional indeterminate types. The association of plant height, days to flowering and maturity, and grain yield were assessed among 100 determinate short-duration pigeonpea lines derived from different genetic backgrounds. Plant height and days to maturity showed strong positive genotypic and phenotypic correlation with grain yield. Days to flowering was positively correlated with days to maturity and plant height. Tall determinate plants appeared to be promising for grain yield. However, the existence of a positive association between plant height and growth duration may cause difficulties in the selection of early flowering tall plants. Nonetheless, high selection pressurefor medium to tall determinate plants among early-flowering segregates may yield more productive genotypes.
Relaciones intergeneracionales, emancipación e independencia de jóvenes estudiantes chilenos

(analytical): This analytical paper highlights the contemporary transformations in intergenerational relationships, emancipation and independence of Chilean youth who are in their last year of secondary education or the final year of higher education. The methodology involved holding conversation groups in different regions in the country. Relationships with adults tend to be co-figurative and are seen as counter-reference point. Their view of the adult generation is more analytical and, at the same time, in the process of transformation. Unpredictability and uncertainty lead to processes of emancipation and independence that can be reversible and asynchronous. The current moment in history, social polarization and being either a secondary or higher education student are factors that create major differences in the perspectives of how these young people believe their lives will develop.
CHRONIC LONELINESS AMONG LESBIAN, GAY, AND BISEXUAL OLDER ADULTS: IMPACT OF EARLY-LIFE AND CURRENT MARGINALIZATION

Compared to their heterosexual peers, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults are at increased risk for poor mental well-being, including loneliness. Research suggests that this disparity is due to societal stigma and marginalization of sexual minorities. Most studies of LGB loneliness have examined overt forms of discrimination only, such as verbal harassment, and during one time period only -- usually the past twelve months. The current study examined the separate effects of self-perceived harassment and microaggressions during both early life and the past 12 months. The study also focused on chronic as opposed to transient loneliness, given its more negative impact on well-being. Online survey respondents were 1,165 LGB adults aged 50+ from 38 countries. Controlling for sociodemographic factors, results of logistic regression analysis indicated that past-year harassment is strongly associated with chronic loneliness (adjusted OR = 1.97, 95% CI = 1.09, 3.55) as are microaggressions (adjusted OR = 1.56, 95% CI = 1.08, 2.26). Neither form of early-life marginalization is significantly associated with current loneliness. While results suggest that older adults might be able to overcome the effects of early-life marginalization as they pertain to feelings of social connection, current experiences of marginalization continue to have a negative impact.
A Scientific Review of Age Determination for a Laboratory Rat: How Old is it in Comparison with Human Age?

Laboratory rats are among the most commonly used experimental animals, offering the best functionally characterized model mammalian system. The rat serves as a model organism for the analysis of a number of important biomedical traits, including toxicology. In many instances, while individuals engaged in research are calculating doses for an experiment or relating the health effect of a certain drug or chemical to a human, questions arise such as ‘how old is a rat in people years? ' or ‘is a newborn rat a good model for a newborn human? '. Some reviews have tried to answer these questions in various ways. This review attempts to answer such questions using a different approach, and shows that rat-human age correlations differ markedly at different stages of life and development. This review metaphorically illustrates the correlation of their different age periods, from the weaning (where 42.4 rat days resemble a human year) to aged phase of life (where 17.1 rat days equal a human year).
Mutants of Maize

Dedication Preface Acknowledgements Contributors Introduction Includes: A history of the Maize Genetic Cooperation and Newsletter. Information about the Maize Genetics Stock Center, Maize Genome Database, and Maize Genetics Conference. The complete text of the Standard for Maize Genetics Nomenclature Chapter One: The Maize Organism Includes: A pictorial description of the maize plant and kernel, followed by a photographic summary of maize megasporogenesis and microsporogenesis. The chromosomes, including mitotic metaphase, pachytene, and the cytological map. The genome, including comprehensive genetic maps with RFLP markers and maps of the chloroplast and mitochondria which present genes that are inherited separately from the chromosomes. The use of B-A reciprocal translocations and genetically marked T-wx translocations that are useful in locating mutants to chromosome, concluding with a two-page diagram showing some possible manipulations of these translocations and a two-page map showing cytological breakpoints, including the breakpoints for 23 wx-linked reciprocal translocations involving the A chromosomes that are used to locate dominant genes. Chapter Two: Color Plates of Mutants Includes: An extensive collection of superb color photographs of almost all of the well-established mutants that could be properly expressed in picture form, arranged as nearly as possible by chromosome position. Descriptions of changes other than single gene mutations, such as chromosome abnormalities, transposable elements, and other non-Mendelian inheritance. Chapter Three: Gene Descriptions Includes: Detailed descriptions of most of the gene loci in maize for which there is a verified mutant. Chapter Four: Tables and Pathways Includes: Summaries of various categories of mutants and interactions between certain groups of genes. A section on B-A aneuploidy. Five biochemical pathways. Chapter Five: Cloned Genes Includes: Current knowledge of the physical structure of genes that have been characterized at the molecular level. Chapter Six: Non-mutation Effects Includes: A brief description of some non-mutation effects to remind the investigator that not all phenotypic oddities are in fact of genetic origin. Chapter Seven: Mutagenesis Includes: A discussion of mutagenesis, an understanding of which is important to the serious study of mutants. References
Integrative Approaches to Molecular Biology

Evolution as engineering, Richard C. Lewontin. Part 1 Computational biology: analysis of bacteriophage T4 based on the completed DNA sequence, Elizabeth Kutter the identification of protein functional patterns, Temple F. Smith et al comparative genomics - a new integrative biology, Robert J. Robbins on genomes and cosmologies, Antoine Danchin. Part 2 Regulation, metabolism and differentiation - experimental and theoretical integration: a kinetic formalism for integrative molecular biology - manifestation in biochemical systems theory and use in elucidating design principles for gene circuits, Michael A. Savageau genome analysis and global regulation in "escherichia coli", Frederick C. Neidhardt feedback loops - the wheels of regulatory networks, Rene Thomas integrative representations of the regulation of gene expression, Julio Collado-Vides eukaryotic transcription, Thomas Oehler and Leonard Guarente analysis of complex metabolic pathways, Michael L. Mavrovouniotis where do biochemical pathways lead? , Jack Cohen and Sean H. Rice gene circuits and their uses, John Reinitz and David H. Sharp fallback positions and fossils in gene regulation, Boris Magasanik the language of the genes, Robert C. Berwick.
Mustafakemalpaşa İlçesi (Bursa) Atmosferindeki Allerjen Alternaría Sp. ve Cladosporium Sp. Sporları

ÖZET 1998 y›l› boyunca süren bu çal›flmada atmosferde bulunan allerjen fungus (mold) sporlar›ndan Alternaria sp. ve Cladosporium sp. ’un Mustafakemalpafla ilçesi (Bursa) atmosferindeki miktar›n›n saptanmas› amaçlanm›flt›r. Gravimetrik yöntem ve Durham cihaz› kullan›larak yap›lm›fl bu çal›flmada gliserin-jelatin ile ile kaplanan preparatlar haftal›k olarak de¤ifltirilmifltir. Preparat alan›n›n taranmas› ile cm ye düflen spor miktar› saptanm›fl ve y›ll›k seyri belirlenmifltir. Bir y›ll›k süre içinde Alternaria sp. ve Cladosporium sp. sporlar›n›n atmosferde Haziran, Temmuz ve Eylül, Ekim aylar›nda yüksek seviyelerde bulundu¤u görülmüfltür. Ast›m veya allerjik riniti bulunan ve allerjen fungus sporlar›na karfl› duyarl›l›¤› olabilen bireylerin tan› ve tedavisinde bu verilerin de¤erlendirilmesi faydal› olacakt›r. Akci¤er Arflivi: 2001; 2: 69-72 Anahtar Kelimeler: Allerjen, fungus sporlar›, Alternaria sp. , Cladosporium sp.