Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Bail on Balancing: An Alternative Approach to the Physical Design of Field-Coupled Nanocomputing Circuits

Field-coupled Nanocomputing (FCN) devices emerged as a post-CMOS alternative that promises highest computation capabilities with lowest power dissipation. To meet the strict FCN design rules, most existing physical design techniques still rely on conventional methods for almost two decades now - rendering the realization of large scale functions infeasible. In this work, we propose an alternative approach to the physical design of FCN circuits which bails on ineffective methods like balancing. By this, we are able to generate FCN circuit layout descriptions of functions for which state-of-the-art methods timeout.
On the Reality and the Actuality in Computer Graphics: Case Study on the Invisible World Heritage Mietsu Naval Facility

In recent years, the concept of smart tourism has attracted attention. It is an approach to create new attractions by using the latest ICT in tourist spots. However, in implementing smart tourism, state-of-the-art ICT is just an enabler. Rather, I would like to insist that the critical success factor in the realization of smart tourism is that actuality supported by McConnell's "authenticity" is indispensable. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to preliminarily consider the significance of actuality in smart tourism. For that purpose, I will introduce the case of Japanese world heritage: VR utilization in Mietsu Naval Facility/ 三重津 官軍所跡 . We will clarify the challenges and success factors of smart tourism from open materials and experiences of field visits. Perhaps, as far as the author knows, this study would seem to be the first paper on cases of utilization of virtual reality in Mietu. The author would like to note this point.
Factors impacting e-learning in health sciences education: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Electronic learning or elearning has been widely used in higher education as it provides better access to learning resources online, utilising technology regardless of learners geographical locations and timescale to enhance learning. Despite growing evidence claiming that elearning is as effective as traditional means of learning, there is very limited evidence. This protocol aims to assess the effects of elearning factors that impact on health sciences education. We will conduct a systematic review meta analysis research of both randomised controlled trials and non randomised controlled trials. Seven databases will be searched, from 1980 through 2020. Two reviewers will independently screen the papers and extract data. We will utilise the Joanna Briggs Institute quality appraisal tools for quantitative and qualitative studies, and Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool appraisal tools to assess the quality. A narrative synthesis, using thematic analysis, will be conducted for the included studies. If sufficient data are available, the random effects model for meta analysis will be performed to measure the effect size of elearning on health sciences education or the strengths of relationships. The outcome of this review will provide a useful checklist of potential factors to develop an elearning approach in health sciences education. This might provide a basis for developing the best methods of elearning in education so that elearning policy in education and learning settings in the health sciences education context could be administered effectively, efficiently and equitably
The Composition, Digestibility and Feeding Value of Hydrolyzed Sawdust

Abstract This investigation was undertaken at the instigation and with the cooperation of the Forest Products Laboratory of the United States Department of Agriculture, located at Madison, Wisconsin. Sherrard and Blanco (1) of that laboratory have carried on extensive experiments in the conversion of the woody fiber of the sawdust from several species of wood, into a more soluble form for the production of industrial alcohol, and as a possible source of cattle food. The method of treatment consists in cooking the sawdust under 120 pounds pressure with dilute sulphuric acid, which converts a portion of the cellulose and allied substances into sugar. The liquor resulting from the digestion together with the washings from the undigested sawdust residue is neutralized with lime and evaporated to a thick syrup, which is mixed with the dried residue. The product is then ready for feeding. It is a dark brown somewhat powdery meal with a slightly sweet woody odor and a woody flavor.
Le potentiel de l’écologie chimique dans la lutte contre les insectes nuisibles

En nature, plusieurs organismes vivants emettent des substances chimiques mediatrices (infochimiques) lorsqu'ils creent des liens complexes et varies entre les individus de la meme espece ou d'especes differentes. Dans cet article, nous decrivons comment certains insectes utilisent les substances infochimiques pour la recherche d'un partenaire sexuel, de sources de nourriture ou d'un lieu favorable pour la ponte. De plus, nous discutons de l'interet de bien comprendre les fondements de l'ecologie chimique afin de promouvoir le developpement et l'utilisation de methodes de lutte plus efficaces contre les insectes nuisibles et plus acceptables pour l'environnement.
Changes in the body composition of beef cattle during compensatory growth

Forty-two weaned suckled Charolais-cross steers were used to measure changes in body composition during compensatory growth in growing cattle. Six cattle were slaughtered initially and the remaining 36 allocated to either a low level of feeding to 350 kg live weight followed by a high level (LH) or a high level of feeding throughout (HH). Above 350 kg live weight, food intake on both treatments was the same at any given live weight. Six cattle were slaughtered from each treatment at 350, 400 and 450 kg live weight. From initial live weight (259 kg) to 350 kg, live-weight gains were 0·45 and 0·78 kg/day for the LH and HH treatments respectively ( P P v. 1·20 kg/day). The LH cattle contained less fat in the empty body than the HH cattle at 350 kg (118 v. 153 g/kg; P v. 169 g/kg; P
SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody development strategies

In December 2019 a novel coronavirus was detected in Wuhan City of Hubei Province-China. Owing to a high rate of transmission from human to human, the new virus called SARS-CoV-2 differed from others by its unexpectedly rapid spread. The World Health Organization (WHO) described the most recent coronavirus epidemic as a global pandemic in March 2020. The virus spread triggered a health crisis (the COVID-19 disease) within three months, with socioeconomic implications. No approved targeted-therapies are available for COVID-19, yet. However, it is foreseen that antibody-based treatments may provide an immediate cure for patients. Current neutralizing antibody development studies primarily target the S protein among the structural elements of SARS-CoV-2, which mediates the cell entry of the virus through the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor of host cells. This review aims to provide some of the neutralizing antibody development strategies for SARS-CoV-2 and in vitro and in vivo neutralization assays.
ISOLATION OF MICRORNAS FROM A NON-CLIMACTERIC FRUIT, PINEAPPLE.

Plant microRNAs are endogenous non-coding small RNAs which are around 21 nucleotides in length. It plays an important role in regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level through complementary binding to specific mRNA targets and subsequently induces gene silencing either by translational repression or mRNA degradation. It is postulated that miRNAs play an important role in the ripening pathway of climacteric fruits. As such, this study aims to discover and characterize the expression profiles of these endogenous miRNAs in the tropical non-climacteric fruit, pineapple. Total RNA was extracted from unripe fruit tissues using conventional phenol/chloroform method. Approximately, 50 µg of total RNA was then fractionated on a 15% denaturing polyacrylamide gel. Small RNAs within the size range of 17-25bp, containing the microRNAs were then excised and gel-purified. Next, a 3’linker (5’-rAppCTGTAGGCACCATCAAT-NH2-3’) and a 5’-linker (5’ATCGTrArGrGrCrArCrCrUrGrArArA-3’) were ligated sequentially to the 3’ and 5’-end respectively, enabling amplification of the ligated RNAs through reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR). Currently, 6 potential microRNAs had been isolated from the unripe fruit. The targeted genes include transcription factors and hormone signaling proteins such as NAC and ARF that play important roles in plant development. The putative microRNAs will be verified with MFold to predict the precursor-miRNA and further comparison with public miRNA databases will be conducted.
Inducción a la maduración final y ovulación del yamú Brycon amazonicus con EPC y mGnRH-a

Resumen En hembras de yamu Brycon amazonicus de primera maduracion sexual (2 anos de edad), con un peso corporal (PC) de 1.500 ± 1 g y longitud total (LT) de 42.6 ± 0.1 cm, fueron probados dos inductores hormonales, extracto de pituitaria de carpa (EPC) y analogo de mamifero de la hormona liberadora de gonadotropinas (mGnRH-a). Ocho tratamientos fueron realizados: seis con mGnRH-a (10, 15 y 20 µg/kg en una sola aplicacion y 10, 15 y 20 µg/kg en dos aplicaciones del 10 y 90%, respectivamente), una con EPC (5.5 mg/kg en dos aplicaciones, 10% y 90%, con un intervalo de 12 horas) y un control (solucion salina 0.9%). Las hembras inducidas con mGnRH-a y las hembras control no desovaron. El 83.3% de las hembras inducidas con EPC desovaron a las 6.7 ± 0.14 h a 26.9 ± 0.18 oC (temperatura del agua), con un promedio de 117.6 ± 6.8 g de huevos por hembra y 1469.6 ± 34.1 huevos por gramo. La tasa de fertilidad presento un promedio de 55.3 ± 6.1% seis horas despues de la fertilizacion (HDF) y 51 ± 5.8% de sobrevivencia embrionaria a 10 HDF. La eclosion sucedio a las 12 HDF. Solamente las hembras inducidas con EPC presentaron un crecimiento significativo del diametro ovocitario (p Palabras clave: Bryconinae , cultivo, reproduccion. Summary In females of yamu Brycon amazonicus of first sexual maturation (two years old, body weight (BW) 1.500 ± 1 g and total length (TL) 42.6 ± 0.1 cm), two hormonal inductors were evaluated, carp pituitary extract (CPE) and mammalian gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (mGnRH-a). Eight treatments were conducted: six with mGnRH-a (10, 15 and 20 µg/kg BW in single injection and 10, 15 and 20 µg/kg BW in two injections of 10 and 90%, respectively), one with CPE (5.5 mg/kg BW in two applications, 10% and 90%, with an interval of 12 h), and one control (saline solution 0.9%). Females induced with mGnRH-a and females controls did not spawn. The 83.3% of the females induced with CPE spawned at the 6.7 ± 0.14 h at 26.9 ± 0.18 oC (water temperature), with a mean of 117.6 ± 6.8 g per egg volume per female, and 1469.6 ± 34.1 eggs per gram. The fertility rate showed a mean of 55.3 ± 6.1% 6 hours after fertilization (HAF), and 51 ± 5.8% of embryonic survival to 10 HAF. The hatching happened at 12 HAF. Only females induced with CPE presented a significant growth of the diameter (p Key words: Bryconinae , culture, reproduction.
Potentials of plant-based substance to inhabit and probable cure for the COVID-19

COVID-19 has been the most devastating pandemic in human history. Despite the highest scientific efforts and investments, a reliable and certified medication has yet to be developed regarding to immune or cure this virus. However, while synthetic medications are gaining the focus of attentions, it appears from a significant number of recent studies that plant-based substances could also be potential candidates for developing effective and secure remedies against this novel disease. Citing such recent works, this review primarily demonstrates the antiviral potentials of medicinal plants for inhibiting human coronaviruses. It also shows the importance of antiviral plants substances, particularly in the development of a broad spectrum medication for coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2 responsible for COVID-19.
Epifaunal invertebrate assemblages associated with branching Pocilloporids in Moorea, French Polynesia

Reef-building corals can harbour high abundances of diverse invertebrate epifauna. Coral characteristics and environmental conditions are important drivers of community structure of coral-associated invertebrates; however, our current understanding of drivers of epifaunal distributions is still unclear. This study tests the relative importance of the physical environment (current flow speed) and host quality (e.g., colony height, surface area, distance between branches, penetration depth among branches, and background partial mortality) in structuring epifaunal communities living within branching Pocillopora colonies on a back reef in Moorea, French Polynesia. A total of 470 individuals belonging to four phyla, 16 families and 39 genera were extracted from 36 Pocillopora spp. colonies. Decapods were the most abundant epifaunal organisms (accounting for 84% of individuals) found living in Pocillopora spp. While coral host characteristics and flow regime are very important, these parameters were not correlated with epifaunal assemblages at the time of the study. Epifaunal assemblages associated with Pocillopora spp. were consistent and minimally affected by differences in host characteristics and flow regime. The consistency in abundance and taxon richness among colonies (regardless of habitat characteristics) highlighted the importance of total habitat availability. With escalating effects of climate change and other localized disturbances, it is critical to preserve branching corals to support epifaunal communities.
Diazinon and chlorpyrifos in urban waterways in Northern California, USA

Samples collected from urban streams in the cities of Sacramento and Stockton, California, USA, during the precipitation season were analyzed for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Concentrations were determined with enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assays specific for each pesticide. Two hundred thirty‐one samples from the two cities were analyzed for diazinon; 85% exceeded California Department of Fish and Game water‐quality criteria for this pesticide. Chlorpyrifos was measured in 90 of the samples collected from Sacramento and Stockton; 80% exceeded the California Department of Fish and Game criterion for this pesticide. Thirty‐six of 47 samples (76.6%) tested for toxicity produced total mortality within 72 h with Ceriodaphnia dubia. Toxicity identification evaluations on selected samples confirmed that toxicity was primarily due to one or both of these pesticides. Uses of diazinon and chlorpyrifos in urban areas include dormant sprays on fruit trees, professional landscape and maintenance uses, and structural pest control. Pesticide concentrations were lower in a catchment favoring commercial and industrial activities compared with a catchment receiving largely residential inputs. Aerial drift from agricultural applications may play a role in storm‐water concentrations.
Sexual Activation of Carotenogenesis in Phycomyces blakesleeanus

SUMMARY: Sexual stimulation increases the β-carotene content of the fungus Phycomyces blakesleeanus. The same effect is observed in single cultures exposed to natural and synthetic trisporates and in intersexual heterokaryons. Synthetic racemic (9Z)-methyl trisporate B, a trisporate precursor made by cultures of the (+) mating type, stimulates carotenogenesis only in (-) cultures. Synthetic racemic (9Z)-methyl trisporate C is less effective and the corresponding all-(E) isomers and other related compounds are inactive. Sexual stimulation of carotenogenesis is additive with the stimulations induced by light, retinol, dimethyl phthalate, and mutation of the gene carS.
The control of adult-plant resistance to yellow rust by the translocated chromosome 5BS-7BS of bread wheat

The reciprocal translocation 5BL-7BL and 5BS-7BS was widespread in West European wheats 30 years ago, and is probably present in many of their descendants today. In varieties with a history of durable adult-plant resistance to yellow rust and carrying this translocation, removal of the 5BS-7BS chromosome gave adult plants which were much more susceptible. It was suggested that this chromosome might therefore carry the gene(s) responsible for a major part of their resistance and possibly their durability. To test this, a series of lines was developed in which 5BS-7BS chromosomes from both resistant and susceptible varieties were substituted into a number of the durably resistant varieties. In every case, the substituted 5BS-7BS chromosome, irrespective of origin, was found to produce the resistant phenotype, indicating that background chromosomes were responsible for the differences between the varieties. The resistance and durability of the resistant varieties cannot therefore be due solely to the translocated chromosome. In similar experiments, the 5BS and 7BS arms from varieties not carrying the translocation were substituted into a variety carrying the translocation. In each instance, the lines with the substituted arms were much more susceptible than their recipient, confirming the major effect of the 5BS-7BS chromosome on resistance. The complete correlation between the translocation and resistance and between increased susceptibility and its absence suggests that the gene(s) for adult-plant resistance, located on the 5BS-7BS chromosome, may be closely linked to the break point. Alternatively, it may be a consequence of the close relatedness of some of the varieties. The presence of this gene(s) might be a factor explaining the prevalence of this translocation in some West European wheats.
SUBSPECIFIC DIFFERENTIATION AND CONSERVATION OF SONG SPARROWS (MELOSPIZA MELODIA) IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION INFERRED BY MICROSATELLITE LOCI ANALYSIS

Abstract We examined genetic population structure of five putative subspecies of Song Sparrows (Melospiza melodia) in the San Francisco Bay region (M. m. samuelis, M. m. maxillaris, M. m. pusillula, M. m. gouldii, and M. m. heermanni) at nine microsatellite loci to assist the development of Song Sparrow conservation and management strategies. We sampled nine populations from five putative subspecies and found low estimates of differentiation between populations within subspecies and between. Despite low estimates of divergence, genetic structure at the subspecies level was indicated by the larger amount of variance accounted for by subspecies than populations. We propose that a management unit encompassing the range of M. m. pusillula be given priority for conservation on the basis of the extent of genetic divergence shown by Cavalli-Sforza and Edward's chord distance, and the topology of an unweighted pair group cluster analysis supported by 100% of bootstrap replicates across loci. Although M. m. samuelis and M. m. maxillaris appear undifferentiated from M. m. heermanni, it remains possible that adaptive differences between those types were not identified with neutral loci.
Event-Driven Visual-Tactile Sensing and Learning for Robots

This work contributes an event-driven visual-tactile perception system, comprising a novel biologically-inspired tactile sensor and multi-modal spike-based learning. Our neuromorphic fingertip tactile sensor, NeuTouch, scales well with the number of taxels thanks to its event-based nature. Likewise, our Visual-Tactile Spiking Neural Network (VT-SNN) enables fast perception when coupled with event sensors. We evaluate our visual-tactile system (using the NeuTouch and Prophesee event camera) on two robot tasks: container classification and rotational slip detection. On both tasks, we observe good accuracies relative to standard deep learning methods. We have made our visual-tactile datasets freely-available to encourage research on multi-modal event-driven robot perception, which we believe is a promising approach towards intelligent power-efficient robot systems.
Shock waves structure propagating through heavy noble gases. Temperature dependence

The structure of planar shock waves propagating through argon, xenon and krypton have been calculated using the direct simulation Monte Carlo method for Mach numbers 2, 5, and 10. The upstream temperature considered in the present paper varies from 30 K to 8000 K, depending on the gas species and Mach number. Both quantum and classical approaches to the intermolecular collisions based on ab initio potential are used. The distributions of density and temperature inside the shock wave are reported. The density slope is calculated as a function of the upstream temperature and Mach number with the numerical error less than 0.5%. The dependence of the density slopes on the upstream temperature is studied. It is shown that the slope behaviours of the heavy gases are qualitatively similar to each other, but they are completely different from those for helium. PACS 47.40. Nm · 47.45. -n
Comparison of Polymerase Chain Reaction and Conventional Methods for the Diagnosis of Listeria monocytogenes in Stuffed Mussels

The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of stuffed mussel as a source of Listeria monocytogenes. Polymerase chain reaction is a rapid procedure with both sensitivity and specificity for quick detection and identification of L. monocytogenes. A total of 50 mussel samples were investigated for L. monocytogenes. L. monocytogenes was not identified by the conventional method. However, PCR amplification products demonstrated that 5 out of 50 samples showed positive reactions with L. monocytogenes. The PCR positive samples showed specific amplification at approximately 343 bp for L. monocytogenes.
Spatial Navigation in Physiological and Pathological Ageing

Spatial navigation is a process of determining and maintaining a course or trajectory from one place to another. there is a mild progressive decline of spatial navigation in the course of physiological ageing. Nevertheless, severe spatial navigation deficit might be the first sign of incipient Alzheimer’s disease at the stage of mild cognitive impairment, before the full dementia syndrome develops. Patients with mild cognitive impairment with memory deficit of hippocampal type, manifested by encoding and retrieval impairment, are at very high risk of Alzheimer’s disease. these patients have the same pattern of spatial navigation impairment as patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. Spatial navigation testing in older patients and a development of computerized tests for routine clinical use thus represent a possibility to further investigate this cognitive domain as well as an opportunity of an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Spatial navigation in humans is of great significance for translational research as spatial navigation tests form a major part of basic cognitive research and are also used in preclinical testing of cognitive drugs in laboratory animals. I. Gažová1,2, K. Vlček2,3, Z. Nedelská1,2, I. Mokrišová1, E. Hynčicová1, J. Laczó1,2, J. Hort1,2 1 Kognitivní centrum, Neurologická klinika, UK v Praze, 2. lf a fN v Motole, Praha 2 Mezinárodní centrum klinického výzkumu, fN u sv. Anny v Brně 3 Oddělení neurofyziologie paměti, fyziologický ústav AV Čr * MUDr. Ivana Gažová Neurologická klinika 2. LF UK a FN v Motole V Úvalu 84 150 06 Praha 5 e-mail: ivana.gazova1@gmail.com Přijato k recenzi: 5. 12. 2011 Přijato do tisku: 17. 1. 2012