Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
DNA damage evaluation in a nursing team occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation

To evaluate DNA damage in lymphocytes and cognitive deficits in a nursing team occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation in a university hospital in southern Brazil. Method: Cross-sectional study, case-control design, included 79 women working in a nursing team in Hemodynamics, Radiology, Ambulatory and Midwifery Units. They were classified in two groups: 1_Exposed to ionizing radiation, n=38 (Hemodynamics and Radiology Units) and 2_Unexposed to ionizing radiation, n=41 (Ambulatory and Midwifery Unit). Blood was collected and DNA damage in lymphocytes was analyzed using the comet assay and micronucleus test (MN). The cells were classified according to the damage frequency (DF) and index (DI) based on the comet tail size. Cognition was also evaluated according to the scores obtained in Stroop test, the digit and word span. No difference was found for the variables DI, DF, MN, Stroop_word, Stroop_color, Stroop_color/word between the groups. However, when the groups were analyzed independently of their exposure condition, the damage index in the Hemodynamics was lower than in all other Units. The damage frequency in Midwifery Unit was higher than in Ambulatory and Hemodynamics. The frequency of micronucleus was not different among the employees from the four Units. DNA damage in lymphocytes did not differ between nursing teams occupationally exposed or not exposed to ionizing radiation. However, higher damage in a non exposed group may indicate other risks to the healthcare team.
Kinetics of Microwave-based Ionic Liquid-mediated Catalytic Conversion of Ricinus Communis to Biofuel Products

The main objective of this work is to determine the kinetics of a fast, economically viable process for the conversion of lignocellulose (Ricinus communis) to fuel products such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) – the platform chemical, along with the production of glucose for bioethanol production. Here, we perform ionic liquid ([BMIM]Cl) based catalytic conversion of Ricinus communis (Castor leaves/tree mixtures) under the influence of microwave radiations with CuCl2 as a catalyst in a microwave reactor. The lignocellulosic substrate is first depolymerized into glucose, which then converts to HMF that further dissociates into levulinc acid (LA) and formic acid (FA). We focus on experimental determination of the optimal water addition and microwave heating profile (temperature and pressure) for maximizing the HMF yield from Ricinus communis in [BMIM]Cl aided with CuCl2 catalyst. Our kinetic model along with a Power Law model (for the dehydration of HMF and conversion of HMF to LA) and Biphasic Model (for lignocellulose hydrolysis) for quantifying the temporal dynamics of glucose and HMF production uses our understanding of the crucial role that water plays in determining the product distribution. The effect of pre-treatment on the lignocellulosic substrate has also been analyzed using FESEM (pore structure, size and density), BET (pore-surface analysis), Particle Size Analyser and XRD (extent of crystallinity). The microwave reactor helps align the dipoles in the electromagnetic field created by the combination of ionic liquid and microwave radiation, thus reducing the total reaction time drastically to 35 50 min, while our novel water addition strategy allows us to manipulate the production distribution for maximizing the conversion of lignocelluloses to HMF via glucose.
Economics and Management of Shipbuilding Clusters: Possibilities for integrating Croatian shipbuilding in the EU Shipbuilding Industry

If managed properly, the shipbuilding industry could have a high multiplication effect. This is why it is often considered the key industry in economic develop-ment in many national economies, especially those in transition. The three major players in the global shipbuilding industry are South Korea, China and Japan. Europe is positioned forth but its market share is decreasing rapidly. This is also the case with Croatian shipbuilding industry. This paper aims to critique the level of adaptability of Croatian shipyards leader-ship to the rapidly changing environment of global industry. It also relates the question of survival and sustainable development of Croatian shipbuilding with strategic positioning of European shipbuilders. The results of this research had shown that without clusterizing the shipbuilding industry on EU integration level and not on national levels, Europe will soon loose the struggle for market position improvement or even maintenance to the far more organized Asian rivals. Findings regarding Croatian shipbuilding industry indicate absence of a viable strategy on the national level. Furthermore, the paper is trying to prove that suc-cess will be based on the possibility and will of Croatian shipbuilders to form strong collaboration and business networks with subcontractors and other institu-tions. That should not be limited only on national level, but should incorporate dif-ferent kinds of EU shipbuilding consortiums and clusters as well as other forms of strategic alliances.
Determination of Decay Coefficient of Biomass through Endogenous Respiration

Endogenous respiration processes of nitrifying/denitrifying bacteria under aerobic and anoxic conditions were investigated in a batch study using three identical bioreactors of size 5 L. The rate of digestion of microbial protoplasm was determined through the oxidation of cell tissue and the formation of new cellular materials using the Volatile Suspended Solids (VSS) method. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), ammonia, nitrate and VSS were monitored simultaneously at different sludge age. Three exponential phases of metabolism, starvation and death were observed during VSS reduction in both the aerobic and anoxic digestion. In the aerobic digestion, the average endogenous decay coefficient of volatile suspended solids was 0.055 L dayG1 with a 95% confidence limit of 0.017 whereas 0.053 L dayG1 was observed for anoxic digestion with a 95% confidence limit of 0.038 at 25±1°C. Results show that anoxic digestion has a slightly reduced decay rate than aerobic digestion. Therefore, the characterization of biomass and determination of stoichiometry coefficients is essential for understanding the activities of microbes in treatment processes.
IMPROVING THE SURVIVAL OF PROBIOTIC IN SIMULATED CONDITIONS AND AZOXYMETHANE-INDUCED COLON TUMOUR BEARING MICE USING MODIFIED CITRUS PECTIN-ALGINATE MICROENCAPSULATION

Background: For a probiotic to be viable it needs to be preserved at a recommended minimum level of 6–7 log10cfu/g in the product being consumed, as suggested by the International Dairy Federation. Different biopolymer matrices have been used for encapsulation of probiotic; however, loss of viability is still a challenge. Materials and Methods: Modified citrus pectin-alginate microbeads containing Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356 was developed. Efficiency of the microbeads was evaluated in simulated conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and in Balb/c mice induced with colon tumor. Genomic identification of faecal lactobacilli samples from treated mice was also performed. Results: The Modified citrus pectin-alginate probiotic microbeads significantly enhanced the viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356 compared to the control (p< 0.05) both in vitro and in vivo. Exposure of the modified citrus pectin-alginate microbeads to 3 hours of simulated gastric juice resulted in 82.7% survival of L. acidophilus ATCC 4356. Also, the number of faecal lactobacilli in the modified citrus pectin-alginate probiotic treated mice increased by 10.2% after 28 days. Conclusion: Modified citrus pectin-alginate is a novel effective means of oral delivery of bacterial cells and bioactive compounds. Modified citrus pectin-alginate can be used in probiotic therapy which may improve the prevention of colon cancer.
Using MATLAB to Design and Analyse Composite Lami-nates

This work deals with the generation of MATLAB script files that assists the user in the design of a composite laminate to operate within safe conditions. The inputs of the program are the material properties, material limits and loading conditions. Equations based on Hooke’s Law for two-dimensional composites were used to determine the global and local stresses and strains on each layer. Failure analysis of the structure was performed via the Tsai-Wu failure theory. The output of the program is the optimal number of fibre layers required for the composite laminate, as well as the orientation of each layer.
Relation of Psychosis, Mental Defect and Personality Types to Crime

This paper presents the findings resulting from the study of 9958 prisoners, conducted in the Psychiatric Clinic of the Court of General Sessions3 for the past four years. All prisoners4 who have pleaded guilty or who have been convicted in this Court, are examined in the Clinic. The function of the Clinic is to select the psychotic and mentally defective individuals among the prisoners and, in addition, to attempt an investigation of the prisoners and the environmental and dynamic factors underlying their criminal conduct. Every prisoner is given a specially adapted psychiatric examination, together with physical and neurological examinations. Special cases are interviewed on several occasions and in staff conferences. Wherever hospital observation or laboratory testing is indicated, the prisoner is referred to the Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, with which the Clinic is in
Green options for anti-sulfate of slag cement concrete containing pozzolans

This study mainly adopted densified mixture design algorithm (DMDA) with pozzolans (fly ash and slag), different fineness slag cement (1:1; MF40 and HF40) and Type I cement (E40) to construct the mixtures for w/cm=0.40, and applied ACI 211.1R and Type II cement as control group (CII40, w/c=0.40). Life cycle inventory of LEED suggested by PCA for cementitious materials (kg/m 3 ) contained cement use, CO 2 emission, raw materials, energy consumption, compressive strength, and immersed in different concentration Na 2 SO 4 solution. Results showed cement content, CO 2 emission, raw materials and energy consumption for E40, MF40 and HF40, with respect to CII40, were 14% ∼ 26%, 14% ∼ 26%, 13% ∼ 26% and 17%∼28%. At 28 days, compressive strength(all mixtures) were greater than 41MPa. Repeatedly 25 cycles, specimens immersed in 5000ppm Na 2 SO 4 solution and oven-dried at 105°C, the exterior had no damage, and weight loss ( n ) and pulse velocity change ( nv ) were less than -1% and -5%. But in saturated Na 2 SO 4 solution, the n and nv were ranged from - 0.91% (E40) to -2.62% (MF40) and -6.7% (E40) to -10.9% (MF40). The exterior had been obviously scaling (chalking) or spalling at the second (CII40), the fifth (MF40 and HF40) and the ninth cycle (E40). The comprehensive evaluation of green options for anti-sulfate indicated that the merits of all mixtures were respectively E40 > HF40 > MF40 > CII40.
Soil Properties and Plant Community Changes along a Goat Grazing Intensity Gradient in an Open Canopy Oak Forest

Understanding how the management practices of silvopastoral systems affect the long-term sustainability of oak ecosystems and what their influence is on nutrient cycling and plant community, is of great interest. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of relative grazing intensity on soil properties and on vegetation characteristics in an open canopy oak forest dominated by Quercus frainetto . The research was conducted in the area of Pentalofos, which is located in Evros region, north-eastern Greece and is grazed by goats. The distance from a goat corral was used to represent relative grazing intensity. In June 2011, soil and vegetation samples were collected along transects placed at 50, 150, 300, 600 and 1200 m from the goat corral, running perpendicular to three replicates. Soil measurements included pH, phosphorous (P) and nitrogen (N) concentrations while vegetation measurements included plant cover, species composition and diversity. Plant cover was not significantly different among grazing intensities. Species diversity, especially of the woody vegetation layer, was significantly higher in the light grazing intensity in comparison to both the heavy and the very light grazing. Heavy grazing reduced soil organic matter while it increased total nitrogen. Grazing intensity did not affect available P and soil pH. Light to moderate goat grazing could ameliorate floristic diversity and increase sustainability of oak forests in the Mediterranean region.
Fatty acids profile and quality characteristics of broiler chicken meat fed different dietary oil sources with some additives

The study was carried out to investigate the effect of feeding broiler chicken on different vegetable oils with feed additives on the quality characteristics of chicken meat. A total of 216 one-day-old chicks of ( Hubbard ) strain were randomly assigned to six dietary treatments as (2×3) factorial designs where two sources of dietary oil with three levels of commercial multi-enzyme feed additives. Treatments were: soybean oil only (T1), soybean oil+ ZAD (T2), soybean oil+ AmPhi-BACT (T3), palm oil only (T4), palm oil + ZAD (T5) and palm oil + AmPhi- BACT (T6). Results showed that feeding broiler chicken on different types of dietary oils had significant effect on the fatty acid profile of broiler chicken meat. UFA/SFA ration of broiler chicken groups (T4, T5adT6) were significantly lower compared with (T1, T2 and T3) groups. Broiler fed on soybean oil had significantly higher n-6: n-3 ration compared with broiler fed on palm oil. Regardless of the source of dietary oil, significant differences were observed in the most of fatty acid profile in the chicken meat among levels of commercial multi- enzyme feed additives. Meat of T5and T6 had the higher pH value, followed by meat of T1and T3 groups, while the lowest pH value found in meat of T2 and T4. The higher cooking loss was found in meat of T4 while, meat of T5had the lowest value. Data of chilling loss indicated that the differences between dietary treatments were not significantly different except for meat of T6 which had the higher chilling loss. No significant differences were found in color measurements between dietary treatments.
ISLAND AND SHIP TRAIL CLOUDS: THE ROSETTA STONE OF CLOUDS, POLLUTION, AND CLIMATE?

Cloud/Climate Feedback is a combination of words known to be important but extremely difficult to quantify or even assign a direction. A 4 % increase in boundary layer clouds would cool the earth as much as a doubling of CO{sub 2} would warm it (Randall et al, 1984). Studies have shown that warmer sea surface temperatures are associated with fewer clouds (Oreopoulos and Davies, 1992). We do not know how much of this effect is due to direct solar warming of surface water in the absence of clouds. We also know there are more eastern ocean marine boundary layer clouds in summer than winter. Do warmer sea surface temperatures or more summer-like conditions best represent global warming? Twomey, 1974 has proposed that increasing aerosol pollution would lead to brighter clouds (indirect aerosol effect). This relationship does have determined sign (i.e. cooling) but is very difficult to quantify. Cloud trails from ships and islands hold the potential of addressing Cloud/Climate Feedback by observing atmospheric response to large perturbations in turbulence and aerosol. However, before cloud trails can be used as a Rosetta Stone connecting pollution and climate, much more needs to be understood about the micro- and macrophysics of cloud trails.
Investigation of the presence and antibiotic susceptibilities of Flavobacterium psychrophilum in rainbow trout farms (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792) in The Middle and Eastern Black Sea Regions of Turkey

Bu calisma, Orta ve Dogu Karadeniz bolgesinde bulunan ticari gokkusagi alabaligi ciftliklerinde F. psychrophilum’un varliginin ve antibiyotik duyarliliklarinin belirlenmesi amaciyla yapilmistir. Calisma kapsaminda Ocak 2008-Temmuz 2010 tarihleri arasinda bolgedeki 18 farkli ciftlikten toplam 276 balik ornegi toplandi. Orneklerden bakteri izolasyonu konvansiyonel mikrobiyolojik metotlar ile yapildi. Elde edilen izolatlarin molekuler olarak dogrulanmasinda ve doku orneklerinden etkenin saptanmasinda Polimeraz Zincir Reaksiyonu (PZR) kullanildi. Balik dokularinin dokuzunun PZR ile pozitif sonuc verdigi saptandi. Bu dokularin besinden F. psychrophilum izole edildi ve PZR ile dogrulandi. Izolatlarin neomisin, oksitetrasiklin, enrofloksasin, amoksilin, ampisilin, eritromisin, kanamisin, sulfametoksazol+trimetoprim, sefoperazon ve oksolinik asit antibiyotiklerine karsi direnc durumu, Kirby Bauer agar disk diffuzyon yontemi ile arastirildi. Antibiyotik duyarlilik profilinin degisken oldugu goruldu. Izolatlarin tamaminin oksitetrasiklin ve enrofloksasin antibiyotiklerine karsi duyarli oldugu belirlendi
Clay Swelling in Dry Supercritical Carbon Dioxide: Effects of Interlayer Cations on the Structure, Dynamics, and Energetics of CO2 Intercalation Probed by XRD, NMR, and GCMD Simulations

In situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments combined with molecular dynamics simulations using the grand canonical ensemble [grand canonical molecular dynamics (GCMD)] show that the cation size, charge, and solvation energy play critical roles in determining the interlayer expansion of smectite clay minerals when exposed to dry supercritical scCO2 (scCO2) under conditions relevant to petroleum reservoirs and geological CO2 sequestration conditions. The GCMD results show that the smectite mineral, hectorite, containing interlayer alkali and alkaline earth cations with small ionic radii and high solvation energies (e.g., Na+ and Ca2+) does not intercalate CO2 and that the fully collapsed interlayer structure is the most energetically stable configuration. With Cs+ and Ba2+, the monolayer structure is the stable configuration, and CO2 should spontaneously enter the interlayer. With Cs+, there is not even an energy barrier for CO2 intercalation, in agreement with the XRD a.
Effect of Aggressive & Conservative Working Capital Management Policy on Performance of Scheduled Commercial Banks of Pakistan

This study examine the impact of working capital management and its policies (investment and financing) on the performance of the scheduled commercial banks listed in PSE(Pakistan Stock Exchange) for the time period of 2009-2013. The performance of the banking sector have been determined with return on asset (ROA), return on equity (ROE) and cash to cash equivalent (CCE). Working capital management has been measured with cash conversion cycle (CCC), current liabilities to total asset (CL/TA) and current asset to total asset (CA/TA). Financial leverage and size of the bank have been used as control variables. The results revealed from the selected 30 commercial banks as sample that there is a negative relationship between CA/TA, CL/TA and CCC with ROA and ROE. There is a significant positive relationship between CA/TA and CCE, however, its relativity with CL/TA and CCC is insignificant. The control variables show significant positive relationships with ROA and ROE and significant negative relationships with CCE. Whereas leverage shows insignificant relationship with ROA, ROE and CCE. Keywords: Working Capital Management, scheduled commercial banks, aggressive working capital policy, conservative working capital policy.
Examining Academic EFL Learners’ Awareness of Textuality

The present study sought to investigate the effects of enhancing Iranian academic EFL learners’ awareness of textuality of a text on their L2 reading comprehension. To this end, the Oxford Placement Test (OPT) was administered to 120 Iranian academic EFL female learners to determine their proficiency level. Then the features of textuality of a text were introduced to two groups of experimental and control at the elementary and intermediate proficiency levels (30 members in each experimental group) while practicing reading comprehension during an academic course for three months. A reading comprehension test was conducted at the end of the 18 th session. The results of Independent Sample t -test indicated statistically significant differences between the participants’ reading comprehension scores in the experimental group and those in the control group. Regarding proficiency levels, the results also showed that the proficiency level had no statistically significant role in the learners’ textuality awareness.
Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists

All artists are tired of persuading their nearest and dearest to look sad.look glad.look mad.madder. no, even madder.okay, hold it. For those artists (and their long-suffering friends), here is the best book ever. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS includes more than 3,500 photographs of fifty faces, men and women of a variety of ages, shapes, sizes, and ethnicities, each demonstrating a wide range of emotions and shown from multiple angles. Who can use this book? Oh, only every artist on the planet, including art students, illustrators, fine artists, animators, story boarders, and comic-book artists. But wait, there's more! Additional photos focus on people wearing hats and couples kissing. while illustrations show skull anatomy and facial musculature. Still not enough? How about a one-of-a-kind series of photos of lips pronouncing the phonemes used in human speech? Animators will swoon--and artists will show a range of facial expressions from happy to happiest to ecstatic.
Integrated Analysis of Optimizing Tubing Material Selection for Gas Wells

Corrosion in production tubing strings is seen as a challenging problem in gas wells containing carbon dioxideand hydrogen sulfide. This paper presents a new comprehensive method of corrosion rate calculation with integrated study of reservoir condition, nodal analysis of the well, and well trajectory, which could also have an effect due to the possibility of different flow regimes of the production fluid. This method is applicable to evaluate and predict the performance of selected tubing size and material. This method can also give an economic evaluation for the consideration of using corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) or low-alloy steel and carbon steel. The measurement of corrosion rate can be done by several methods,such as using corrosion coupons, calculating the iron content inside the production fluid, or probes. Either way, when the corrosion rate measured in the field is still below the acceptable maximum corrosion rate, it can be said that the adequacy of this method is guaranteed. This method has been implemented in a gas field,where it successfully selected the best tubing material for the next development well in this field. Consequently, the lifetime of the tubing strings could be extended,resulting in an economical benefit as well.
Honey as a potent natural supplement for diverse human ailments

The use of natural honey (NH) as a medicinal agent is associated with a vast range of health benefits and therapeutic promises. The tradition of using honey as a potent food supplementation and medicinal component exist in several countries cutting across traditions and civilizations. This review revisits the wide spectrum of medicinal properties that are associated with honey in the light of modern research and attempts to impart the much needed data required to provide this natural food the status of evidence based medicine. Subjects as diverse as diabetes, cardiology and ophthalmology were covered where beneficial medical properties of honey has been demonstrated and the review was concluded by identifying few safety aspects that are required to be known while using natural, unprocessed honey.