Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Prospective Comparative Study of Conventional Versus Coblation Turbinoplasty in Bilateral Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy

INTRODUCTION: Inferior turbinate hypertrophy following allergic rhinitis is a common cause of nasal obstruction. Many modalities of treatment have been described for efficient reduction of inferior turbinate. This prospective study, compares conventional turbinoplasty and coblation turbinoplasty in patients with bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy. AIMS & OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of conventional turbinoplasty & coblation turbinoplasty in the same patient with bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy in terms of ease of surgery, post-operative reduction of turbinate size, complications and alleviation of patient symptoms. METHODS: 40 patients with complaints of nasal obstruction & bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy, with no other existing nasal pathology, were included in the study. The right side was managed by conventional turbinoplasty and the left side was managed by coblation turbinoplasty. Both the sides were compared postoperatively on day 1, 3 months and 1 year. RESULTS: At the end of 1 year, both methods produced statistically significant results in the patients. On comparing both the techniques, coblation turbinoplasty showed better results in terms of alleviation of patient symptoms, reduction of medial mucosal thickness of the inferior turbinate and in increasing the mean airway space of the nasal cavity. CONCLUSION: Coblation turbinoplasty has an upper hand when compared to conventional turbinoplasty. However the use of coblation is restricted by its high cost.
THE HOWS AND WHYS OF SUCCESSFUL PEST SUPPRESSION BY SPIDERS: INSIGHTS FROM CASE STUDIES

We can identify agricultural systems in which spiders might best be applied in pest sup- pression from study of the mechanisms by which spider populations influence prey in natural ecosystems. Theory predicts that prey control is achieved through the development of a stable interaction between predator and prey populations. Two models have been applied to predator control of prey, limit cycle and equilibrium point or focal control. Limit cycle control is exerted on a prey species population by a predator species that tracks the densities of its prey. Although the limit cycle approach is commonly applied to pest control situations, the long life cycles and generalist feeding habits of spiders limit their abilities to exhibit density-dependent tracking of their prey. Crops with short growing seasons and species-depauperate systems are the best candidates for limit cycle influences of spiders on prey. Spider populations that exhibit an uneven age-structure and have strong migratory/aggregational tendencies would offer the greatest pest suppression in these simple systems. Equilibrium point/focus control involves the limiting effects of an assemblage of polyphagous feeders on an assemblage of prey species. Spiders fit this model to a greater extent than they do a limit cycle model of prey control. Agricultural systems that conserve spider densities and species representation through minimal chemical application and the maintenance of ground cover are good candidates for equilibrium point control of prey by spiders. It is also important to recognize that many success stories in agroecosystems do not involve stable interactions between predator and prey populations. Indirect effects (e.g., the cessation of feeding in the presence of a predator) and superfluous killing of prey are two factors that augment the influence of spiders on targeted insect populations. Field biologists search for patterns in nat- ural ecosystems with the ultimate goal of ap- plying the knowledge gained to human bene- fit. Of particular concern to the arachnologist is maximizing the potential of spiders to con- trol insect pests in agroecosystems. Wang (1982) reports that as long as 2000 years ago, Chinese writing states that ''If there is a large gathering of spiders, everything will be sat- isfactory. '' This contribution deals with how spider abundance and the mechanisms of prey control they exhibit affect their influence on prey populations in natural and agricultural systems.
In silico architecturing of novel hetero-aromatic bicyclic copolymers using particle swarm optimization algorithm

Using the ab initio Hartree Fock crystal orbital band structure results of the homopolymers, viz., polypyrrolo[3,4-C]pyrrole, polythieno[3,4-C]thiophene and polyfurano[3,4-C]furan, the electronic properties of their novel binary and ternary copolymers have been investigated using particle swarm optimization algorithm in combination with simple negative factor counting and inverse iteration method. The in silico architecturing of each copolymer has efficiently returned optimal composition corresponding to the lowest band gap and maximum delocalized configuration. The nature of the hetero-atom is found to predominantly influence the electronic properties of the copolymers. Moreover, the component with lowest ionization potential is found to be present maximally in the optimum solutions of the respective copolymers. The fused bicyclic copolymers are predicted to be better intrinsic conductors than their constituent homopolymers due to the enhanced delocalization and quinoidal character in these systems.
1 Heartwater in Guadeloupe and in the Caribbean

CAMUS (E.), MARTINEZ (D.), BEAUPERTHUY (L.), BENDERDOUCHE (A.), COISNE (C.), CORBETTE (C.), DENORMANDIE (N.), GARRIS (G.), HARRIS (E.), KING (T.), LANNOY (L.), LOUVET (A.), LUNEL (E.), MONTROSE (M.), NISBETT (B.), NYACK (B.), ROBINSON (J.), ROUCHOSSE (P.), SWANSTON (G.B.), THIÉBOT (B.), THYE (G.D.). La cowdriose en Guadeloupe et dans les Caraïbes. Revue Élev. Méd. vét. Pays trop. , 1993, 46 (1-2): 109-114
of Causative Constructions

The paper describes Buryat causative constructions with the meaning of coercion and order. The purpose of the research is to identify specific constructions expressing the causative semantics of coe r-cion. The research is novel in that it is the first in Mongolian studies to consider the structural and semantic features of polypredicative causative constructions with different semantics, using the material of the Buryat language. As a result, it has been shown that causative constructions with the meaning of coercion and order are realised in polypredicative constructions, the main matrix causative verbs denoting the semantics o f coercion have been identified. It has been found that Buryat polypredicative causative constructions are realised in two main semantic and syntactic types: 1) PA + CAUS (Predicative Actant plus Causative Verb) and 2) IMP + CAUS (Imperative Verb plus Causative Verb) with the conjunction «гэжэ». винительный падеж; ADV – наречие; CAUS – каузативный CV – деепри-частие; DAT – падеж; IMP – повелительное INS – инструментальный падеж; GEN – ро-дительный падеж; NOM – PС. FUT – причастие времени; Pl – множественное SG – POSS – личное PRS – PST полипредикативная конструкция; causativity; causative Buryat of volitional impact; polypredicative construction.
Removal of contaminants in a paper mill effluent by Azolla caroliniana

This study was focused on removal of various parameters in paper mill effluent using a method called bioremediation by Azolla caroliniana. The experimental investigations have been carried out using Azolla caroliniana for conducting the sorption study with various dilution ratios (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10), pH (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) and biomass (200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 g). The maximum removal percentage of TDS, BOD and COD in a paper mill effluent was obtained at the optimum dilution ratio of 6, pH of 8 and biomass of 800 g. The results of this study indicated that the maximum removal percentage of TDS, BOD and COD in a paper mill effluent was 82.3 %, 88.6 % and 79.1 % respectively. Also, the study focused on uptake of TDS, BOD and COD in paper mill effluent by Azolla caroliniana through bioaccumulation factor and translocation factor. The results of bioaccumulation factor revealed that TDS, BOD and COD in paper mill effluent were adsorbed by Azolla caroliniana. The results of translocation factor revealed that the roots of Azolla caroliniana translocate the TDS, BOD and COD in a paper mill effluent to the shoots of Azolla caroliniana. From the results, this study concluded that bioremediation by Azolla caroliniana could be effectively used for removing TDS, BOD and COD in a paper mill effluent. This study also suggested that Azolla caroliniana may be used for removing various contaminants, not only from paper mill effluent, but also from any other industrial effluents.
Review on Optimal Siting of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Concerns about the need for clean energy and the need to reduce green-house gases have led researchers and engineers to explore adoption of electric vehicle technology. Electric vehicles hold a promising future due to their efficiency, low maintenance cost and zero carbon emission. Unfortunately, due to metric range drawbacks associated with electric vehicles, large scale adoption of electric vehicles still remains relatively low. To solve this issue of range anxiety, optimal placement and sizing methods of electric vehicle infrastructure is essential. This paper presents a review of optimal siting of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It discusses impacts of electric vehicle charging loads on the distribution network and how large scale electric vehicle penetration would affect the grid. Further, the benefits of electric vehicles on the distribution network as well as the integration of renewable energy resources are presented.
Integrated management of Fusarium wilt of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris with microbial antagonist, botanical extract and fungicide

The present study was carried out to assess the efficacy of an integrated management strategy for Fusarium wilt of chickpea that combined the use of microbial antagonist, botanical extract and fungicide. Before setting the experiment in field micro plots, a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments were conducted to select a virulent isolate of F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceris, an effective antagonistic isolate of Trichoderma harzianum, a fungitoxic botanical extract and an appropriate fungicide. The isolate FS1 of F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceris appeared to be most virulent to chickpea cultivar BU-Chola-1 and selected as test pathogen. Among the 20 isolates screened, T. harzianum isolate T-75 showed the highest (75.89%) inhibition of the radial growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceris in dual culture assay on PDA. Absolute inhibition (100.00%) of colony growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceris was observed where fungicide Provax-200 at 100 ppm was used. Azadirachta indica leaf extract gave maximum inhibition (55.19%) of radial growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceris at all concentrations. The integration of soil treatment with T. harzianum isolate T-75 and Az. indica leaf extract and seed treatment with Provax-200 appeared to be significantly superior in reducing Fusarium wilt and in improving seed yield of chickpea compared to any single or dual application of them in the field. The results of this study exhibit the importance of integrating selective microbial antagonist, botanical extract and fungicide to achieve appropriate management of Fusarium wilt and increase of seed yield in chickpea in Bangladesh.
Motives of a film tourist - Case: Game of Thrones

The purpose of this thesis was to find out why film tourists travel, by using the popular HBO series Game of Thrones as a case study. The research questions this thesis sought to answer were why film tourists travel; if the location or activity is their primary reason for travelling; and what the film tourists get out of the experience. The theoretical part describes the concept of film tourism, its history and types of film tourism and film tourists as well as introduces the case study subject Game of Thrones and film tourism related to it. In addition, motivation theories used in tourism are discussed and the continuum of film-induced motivation, which was used in this thesis, is introduced. A quantitative method was used for the data collection in the empirical part. An online survey was distributed through several social media channels to reach the target group, Game of Thrones film tourists. The response rate to the survey was very low and thus the results achieved in this thesis cannot be generalised in any way. Caution should be exercised when interpreting them. The findings do, however, offer some direction into what may motivate film tourists. The participants identified different motivations for different film tourism activities. The motivations also varied between fans of the series and those who were not fans. The main push motivations for film tourism among those who are fans of the film were found to be curiosity, relaxation, fantasy, and novelty. For non-fans, the research suggests curiosity and education as the primary push motivations. The primary pull motivations for fans, on the other hand, were theme, scenery, plot, landscapes, genre, and venue. For non-fans, they were genre, scenery, and landscapes. The findings also suggested that film tourism happens both as the primary purpose and as a part of a holiday or other trip. In addition, the research suggests that what film tourists get out of film tourism depends on the individual and what they expected from it and what motivated them to participate in it.
Modeling CO2 exchange over a Bornean tropical rain forest using measured vertical and horizontal variations in leaf-level physiological parameters and leaf area densities

Southeast Asian tropical rain forests are among the world's most important biomes in terms of global carbon cycling; nevertheless, the impact of environmental factors on the ecosystem CO 2 flux remains poorly understood. One-dimensional multilayer biosphere-atmosphere models such as soil-vegetation-atmosphere transfer (SVAT) models are promising tools for understanding how interactions between environmental factors and leaf-level physiological parameters might impact canopy-level CO 2 exchange. To examine application of the SVAT model in tropical rain forests, which is expected to be difficult partly because of the complex canopy structure and large number of tree species, we measured vertical and horizontal variations in leaf-level physiological parameters and leaf area densities together with eddy covariance measurements using a canopy crane in a tropical rain forest in Sarawak, Malaysia. Despite differences in species and canopy positions, leaf nitrogen per unit area (N a ) within the canopy could be one-dimensionally described as a linear function of height. N a also clearly explained the other leaf-level physiological parameters across species and canopy positions. Even though the leaf area density profile likely varies in this tropical forest, the SVAT model satisfactorily reproduced the eddy covariance measurements. Furthermore, the CO 2 flux calculated on the assumption that N a measured in the upper canopy was distributed evenly throughout was almost the same as that taking the vertical gradient into consideration. These findings suggest that when reproducing the CO 2 flux in tropical rain forests using the SVAT model, the leaf area density profile obtained from the leaf area index (LAI) measured at one point and leaf-level physiological properties measured across species in the upper canopy are sufficient.
A Green Approach to Clean Air Channel in Vehicles

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) process in vehicle, toxic wastes that on the air ducts, smoke and dust particles leaving on the evaporator in course of time. The leading cause of unpleasant odors, evaporator and air ducts is due to micro-organisms reproducing from the inner surface. This is to solve the problem which is sprayed into the air-conditioning ducts is expensive and widespread use of environmentally harmful disinfectant. However, even these methods often are inadequate. Another method is completely dismantling the parts of the air conditioning system and the odor source of parts is physically cleaned with disinfectant chemicals. This method is very labor requiring and expensive solution. In this study, car (HVAC) in maintaining hygiene in the channel, without the use of chemicals that are harmful to the environment and human health, a hot steam disinfection system design and operating characteristics have been mentioned.
Effect of Hand Arm Vibration on the Development of Vibration Induce Disorder Among Grass Cutter Workers

Objectives: Prolonged exposures to hand arm vibration among hand held machine user revealed caused development of vibration induce disability. The present study was to determine the effect of hand transmitted vibration by using hand numerical scoring and hand grip strength force assessment. Methods: A case study using adopted HAVS questionnaire and physical observation was investigated to a subject of 204 male workers from grass maintenance contractor. Two health effect assessments was done in this work comprises of severity stage of vascular and sensori-neural for both hand as well as the hand grip strength force. The correlation of workers experience between tow health effects was analyzed. Results: More than 90% of worker has been experience at risk hand grip stage for the both hand. Above stage 2 there were 172 workers (84.3%) with vascular disorder in the left hand while 163 workers (79.9%) with vascular disorder in the right hand. As for sensori-neural disorder, numbers of workers above stage 2 were 169 (82.8%) and 162 (79.4%) respectively. Conclusion: The results suggest that chronic health surveillance for hand arm vibration is under diagnosed in agriculture sector. © 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. Selection and Peer-review under responsibility of the Scientific Committee of MIMEC2015.
Distributed cloud-based approaches to the genomic data analysis

In pursuit of graph processing performance, the systems community has largely abandoned general-purpose distributed dataflow frameworks in favor of specialized graph processing systems that provide tailored programming abstractions and accelerate the execution of iterative graph algorithms. In this paper we argue that many of the advantages of specialized graph processing systems can be recovered in a modern general-purpose distributed dataflow system. We introduce GraphX, an embedded graph processing framework built on top of Apache Spark, a widely used distributed dataflow system. GraphX presents a familiar composable graph abstraction that is sufficient to express existing graph APIs, yet can be implemented using only a few basic dataflow operators (e.g., join, map, group-by). To achieve performance parity with specialized graph systems, GraphX recasts graph-specific optimizations as distributed join optimizations and materialized view maintenance. By leveraging advances in distributed dataflow frameworks, GraphX brings low-cost fault tolerance to graph processing. We evaluate GraphX on real workloads and demonstrate that GraphX achieves an order of magnitude performance gain over the base dataflow framework and matches the performance of specialized graph processing systems while enabling a wider range of computation.
Experimental generation of volcanic lightning

Explosive volcanic eruptions are commonly associated with intense electrical activity and lightning. Direct measurement of the electric potential at the vent, where the electric activity in the volcanic plume is first observed, is severely impeded, limiting progress in its investigation. We have achieved volcanic lightning in the laboratory during rapid decompression experiments of gas-particle mixtures under controlled conditions, and recorded it using a high-speed camera and two antennas. We find that lightning is controlled by the dynamics of the particle-laden jet and by the abundance of fine particles. The relative movement of clusters of charged particles generates the electrical potential, which is necessary for lightning. The experimental generation of volcanic lightning suggests that rapid progress can now be expected in understanding electrical phenomena in volcanic plumes to implement lightning monitoring systems and the forecasting of volcanic ash emissions.
Size and age at sexual maturity of female bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus L. 1758) from the Mediterranean Sea

Summary The ovaries of 501 female eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus Linnaeus, 1758) captured in the Mediterranean Sea from May to September between 1998 and 2004 were analysed histologically. Body size at median sexual maturity (L50) was 103.6 cm fork length (FL), while 100% maturity was reached above 135 cm FL. The age analysis, based on the count of the translucent zones of the first spiniform ray of the first dorsal fin, showed that most of the specimens with FL ¼ L50 were 3 years old while 100% maturity was reached between 4 to 5 years. The reported evidence indicates that for the eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna stock, the size and age of first sexual maturity of females was lower than in the western Atlantic stock.
Sound design and perception in walking interactions

This paper reviews the state of the art in the display and perception of walking generated sounds and tactile vibrations, and their current and potential future uses in interactive systems. As non-visual information sources that are closely linked to human activities in diverse environments, such signals are capable of communicating about the spaces we traverse and activities we encounter in familiar and intuitive ways. However, in order for them to be effectively employed in human–computer interfaces, significant knowledge is required in areas including the perception of acoustic signatures of walking, and the design, engineering, and evaluation of interfaces that utilize them. Much of this expertise has accumulated in recent years, although many questions remain to be explored. We highlight past work and current research directions in this multidisciplinary area of investigation, and point to potential future trends. r 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.