Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Smart farming in agricultural industry: Mobile technology perspective

The aim of this research is to examine key indicators that are necessary for the implementation and development of smart farming concepts in the agricultural industry, especially from the applied mobile technology point of view. Accordingly, the authors used a neural network based software solution to determine the correlation, relationship structure and partial contribution of indicators for the mobile technology development in agricultural industries in selected countries. The validity of the input-output model in a neural network based software solution was evaluated using the Minkowski error and Quasi-Newton method through several iterations/epochs. The neural network structure has shown the importance of particular indicators for adopting a mobile technology perspective in the agricultural industry, where the application of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in agriculture is most emphasized. Only those countries that invest the most in the ICT in the agricultural sector can achieve greater efficiency and productivity by applying smart farming. © 2020 EA. All rights reserved.
From the southern right whale hunting decline to the humpback whaling expansion: a review of whale catch records in the tropical western South Atlantic Ocean

Historical catch records from whaling activity are crucial for assessments of whale populations. However, several gaps in the exploitation history for many populations from before the twentieth century create limitations that may lead to overestimates of the recovery of these populations. The history of modern whaling along the Brazilian coast is relatively well known. However, several questions relating to the pre-modern period, during and before the nineteenth century, remain unanswered. For example, the level of exploitation of humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae and southern right whales Eubalaena australis in this period is unknown. Pre-modern whaling in Brazil began in 1602 and lasted until the 1920s. Whales were captured using manual harpoons from either rowing boats or sailing boats, and processed at land stations called ‘armacoes’. A review of the history and oil production of these stations indicates that substantial catches occurred. Pre-modern whaling records also indicate the collapse of the southern right whale population in the western South Atlantic Ocean. Increasingly rare reports of sightings for the nineteenth century and the closing of the last armacao in the breeding grounds off southern Brazil indicate that this population collapsed by 1830. Armacoes operating in north-eastern Brazil remained active through the 1800s, and targeted humpback whales until modern whaling techniques were introduced in the early 1900s. It is estimated that between approximately 11000 and 32000 individuals of this species were captured at these coastal whaling stations from 1830 to 1924.
Effects of shading on vegetative, reproductive and fruit maturity aspects of 'Hayward' kiwifruit

Kiwifruit vines (cv. Hayward) were grown under 0, 25 and 50% sunlight conditions for four continuous years. Both vegetative growth (canes per vine, fruiting shoots per cane) and crop load gradually decreased with a higher rate at 50% shade. Vine productivity on the fourth year decreased by about 40 and 70% under 25 and 50% shading, respectively. Fruit growth and final size varied from year to year depending on the interaction with the reduced crop load. Shading significantly delayed fruit harvest (minimum Soluble Solids Content of 6.5%) and decreased firmness compared to the control. practice to avoid damage caused by hail, sunburn or wind. The reduction of photosynthetically active ra- diation caused by shading, is a factor which limits productivity. Shading has also been found to reduce flower bud initiation, crop load, fruit size and quality, number of new shoots, shoot diameter, fresh and dry weights of vines, dry matter and specific leaf weight.
Perspectives on Glyphosate Resistance

The lack of evolution of weed resistance to the herbicide glyphosate has been considered from several perspectives. Few plant species are inherently resistant to glyphosate. Furthermore, the long history of extensive use of the herbicide has resulted in no verified instances of weeds evolving resistance under field situations. Unique properties of glyphosate such as its mode of action, metabolism, chemical structure and lack of residual activity in soil may explain this observation. Selection for glyphosate resistance of crops using intense whole plant and cell/tissue culture techniques, including mutagenesis, has had only limited success and is unlikely to be duplicated under normal field conditions. Information obtained in the development of glyphosate-resistant crops suggests that target-site alterations that decrease the herbicidal activity of glyphosate also may lead to reduced survival of a weed. In addition, the complex manipulations that were required for the development of glyphosate-resistant crops are unlikely to be duplicated in nature to evolve glyphosate-resistant weeds.
Antibacterial , antioxidant activities and GC-MS analysis of leaves extract of Millingtonia hortensis

Millingtonia hortensis L. (Indian cork tree) belongs to the family of Bignoniaceae. The leaves used as sinusitis, cholagogue, antipyretic and tonic in folklore medicine. The aim of present research study was to evaluate the antibacterial, antioxidant activities of methanol leaf extract of M. hortensis and to identify the bioactive compounds by GC-MS analysis. Different types of antioxidant assays were carried out for the evaluation of antioxidant activity. Antibacterial activity was carried out by well diffusion method, in which the leaf extract showed maximum zone of inhibition of 22 mm for Micrococcus luteus at 500 μg/mL concentration. The maximum DPPH ̇ radical scavenging activity was 92.49±0.41 at 300 μg/mL concentration and the IC50 was 140.97 μg/mL concentration. The maximum superoxide (O2-) radical scavenging activity was 54.30±0.13 at 60 μg/mL concentration and the IC50 was 51.53 μg/mL concentration. The maximum Fe reduction and Mo reduction were 72.76±0.22 and 88.85±0.28 at 120 μg/mL concentration. The RC50 of Fe and Mo reduction were 21.41 μg/mL and 21.45 μg/mL concentration respectively. The GCMS analysis of methanol extract of leaves of M. hortensis revealed the presence of bio-active compounds such as Isoquinoline,1-ethyl, Flavone, Oleic acid, Coumarine,8methoxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl) and Phenol,2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-[(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl) methyl] exhibiting various therapeutic applications such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-proliferative and immuno-modulatory activities.
CONTRASTIVE INTONATION: SPEAKER- OR LISTENER-DRIVEN?

The literature suggests that there are two factors that explain why speakers mark contrastive information: either because it is easy for themselves or because it helps their listeners. The present study investigates whether speakers indeed take their listeners’ knowledge into account when prosodically marking contrastive information. A production experiment elicited references to figures (e.g. blue triangle) that contrasted with previously mentioned figures (e.g. red triangle). Crucially, the previous figure was either described to the same or to a different listener. Results indicate that speakers prosodically mark a contrast more clearly when addressing the same listener.
A revision of Oryza (Gramineae) in Malesia and Australia

In Malesia and Australia there are nine species of Oryza L. (Gramineae). Oryza meyeriana (Zoll. & Mor.) Baillon has two varieties. Oryza schlechteri Pilg. is only known from Irian Jaya (Indonesian New Guinea). Oryza australiensis Dom. and O. meridionalis Ng are endemic to Australia. The numerous forms of O. sativa L. have not been treated. Oryza rufipogon Griff. , supposedly the wild progenitor of O. sativa, is considered as a distinct species. The name for the subfamily Oryzoideae is validated.
The Social and Economic Correlates of Tobacco Consumption in Developing Countries Compared to Developed Countries: Evidence from Burkina Faso and Canada

This paper examines the socio-demographic and economic factors affecting tobacco consumption in a developing country like Burkina Faso compared to a developed country like Canada. Using nationally representative data from the 2016 round of Burkina Faso’s Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2015-2016, we estimated multivariate fixed effects models to identify the social and economic factors associated with tobacco consumption in these countries. We find evidence that age has an inverted U-shaped positive effect on cigarettes consumption in both countries with a peak at 24-35 years old in Burkina Faso and a peak at 40-54 years old in Canada. Second, being single increases the consumption of cigarettes while education and employment reduce cigarettes consumption in both countries. The gender gap in tobacco consumption between men and women is larger in Burkina Faso (5.021 cigarettes) compared to Canada (1.45 cigarettes). Third, while income have a negative impact on cigarettes consumption in Canada, it displays a U-shape effect in Burkina Faso. Hence, the social and economic context should be considered by the international organization while addressing the issue of smoking in developed and developing countries.
Pouzdanost dokazivanja Escherichiae coli kao uzro~nika sporadi~nih i epidemijskih pojava enterokolitisa na osnovu pripadnosti pojedinim serolo{kim grupama

Stojanovi} V, ^obelji} M. Vojnosanit Pregl 2002; 59(3): 271−276. THE RELIABILITY OF SEROGROUP DETERMINATION IN THE DETECTION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI AS A CAUSATIVE AGENT OF SPORADIC AND EPIDEMIC OCCURRENCE OF ENTEROCOLITIS The purpose of this study was to determine the presence of virulence factors (heat-labile, heat-stable enterotoxin, verotoxin, invasiveness, localized, aggregative and diffuse adherence) among E. coli strains isolated from sporadic cases and outbreaks of enterocolitis, which belonged to serogroups characteristic for enteropathogenic E. coli. Serogroup was determined in 57.2% of 622 strains isolated from sporadic cases, and among them virulence factors were detected in 23.6%. Serogroup was also determined in 73.3% of 90 outbreaks isolates tested and virulence factors were detected in 97% of them. The detection rate of virulence factors rarely exceeded 50% among strains belonging to any of serogroup that was determined. The obtained data suggested that the identification of E. coli as a causative agent of enterocolitis by serogroup determination was a reliable method in outbeaks, but not in sporadic cases of this disease. K e y w o r d s : enterocolitis; escherichia coli; serotyping; virulence; bacterial toxins; disease outbreaks.
The Pennsylvania State University The Graduate School College of Earth and Mineral Sciences CO-EVOLUTION OF FRACTURE PERMEABILITY AND FRICTION: ROLES OF PRESLIP FRICTIONAL HEALING AND DYNAMIC STRESSING, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SEISMICITY

Fracture permeability is a dynamic property under conditions of varying stress and responds to fluid overpressures applied during hydraulic stimulation. We use samples from the SIGMA-V site (Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), SD) to measure the co-evolution of fracture permeability and friction throughout phases of the seismic cycle. This is accomplished via slide-hold-slide and pore pressure stepping experiments completed in double direct shear. Fracture reactivation results in permeability enhancement only after sufficiently long interseismic repose periods. The magnitude of permeability increase from each reactivation, following the long hold periods, is critically dependent on the degree of fracture healing achieved in each pre-slip hold period. Shear dilation and permeability enhancement only results following a threshold repose period. Permeability enhances continuously with each pressure step with the highest permeability increase rate being with the first reactivation event. Our study establishes a direct linkage between fracture permeability and friction evolution throughout the seismic cycle and hydraulic shear, which applies across different fracture surface roughnesses.
From Actin Monomers to Bundles: The Roles of Twinfilin and α-Actinin in Drosophila melanogaster Development

9/2005 Tiina E. Raevaara Functional Significance of Minor MLH1 Germline Alterations Found in Colon Cancer Patients 10/2005 Katja Pihlainen Liquid Chromatography and Atmospheric Pressure Ionisation Mass Spectrometry in Analysing Drug Seizures 11/2005 Pietri Puustinen Posttranslational Modifications of Potato Virus A Movement Related Proteins CP and VPg 12/2005 Irmgard Suominen Paenibacillus and Bacillus Related to Paper and Spruce Tree 13/2005 Heidi Hyytiäinen Regulatory Networks Controlling Virulence in the Plant Pathogen Erwinia Carotovora Ssp. Carotovora 14/2005 Sanna Janhunen Different Responses of the Nigrostriatal and Mesolimbic Dopaminergic Pathways to Nicotinic Receptor Agonists 15/2005 Denis Kainov Packaging Motors of Cystoviruses 16/2005 Ivan Pavlov Heparin-Binding Growth-Associated Molecule (HB-GAM) in Activity-Dependent Neuronal Plasticity in Hippocampus 17/2005 Laura Seppä Regulation of Heat Shock Response in Yeast and Mammalian Cells 18/2005 Veli-Pekka Jaakola Functional and Structural Studies on Heptahelical Membrane Proteins 19/2005 Anssi Rantakari Characterisation of the Type Three Secretion System in Erwinia carotovora 20/2005 Sari Airaksinen Role of Excipients in Moisture Sorption and Physical Stability of Solid Pharmaceutical Formulations 21/2005 Tiina Hilden Affinity and Avidity of the LFA-1 Integrin is Regulated by Phosphorylation 22/2005 Ari Pekka Mähönen Cytokinins Regulate Vascular Morphogenesis in the Arabidopsis thaliana Root
Analytical Estimation on the Heat Losses in an Open Pool-type Research Reactor

A low-power research reactor without a primary cooling system adopts the free convection flow for cooling the core. The heated pool water is purified and cooled by a Pool Cooling and Purification System (PCPS). In order to design the PCPS that meets the reasonable cooling capacity, thermal energy and uncertainty estimations are some of the important issues that must be considered. Analytical approaches are used to analyze the energy losses of a reactor pool. This work presents the rate of environmental heat losses – such as evaporative, convective, and conductive heat losses – in an open pool-type research reactor.
São os podzóis dominantes nas formações arenosas do litoral português ? O caso da Mata Nacional de Leiria

The knowledge on the Podzols which occur in Portugal is scarce. Besides its morphological characterization, their actual extension and distribution are unknown, and its taxonomy is controversial. Therefore, 22 pedons formed under conditions considered representative of those in which Podzols mostly occur in the country were selected in the Mata Nacional de Leiria, and their morphological, physical, chemical and mineralogical characteristics were studied. Soils developed in such conditions are both Podzols and Arenossolos sensu WRB 2006, but the latter are clearly predominant. The Podzols frequently show thick albic horizons and incipient spodic horizons; the latter are dusky, but show organic matter (OM) contents close the minimum threshold considered as diagnostic criteria for spodic horizons, and low content in Al and Fe. A wide spectrum of characteristics is observed in the Arenosols. Some of them present profils with morphology close to that of the Podzols, but with a low illuvial acumulationb of OM (and Fe e Al components), and the others (the predominant Arenosols in the study area) do not present intergrade characteristics, although they can show expressed albic horizons. The former Arenosols correspond to intergrades of Podzols which are not satisfactorily fit into the recent WRB versions. The characteristics of Podzolsare strongly dependent on the low weatherability and high permeability of the lithological substrate (non consolidated quartzeous sediments).
Fault severity assessment of rolling bearings method based on improved VMD and LSTM

In order to solve the problem of selection of appropriate wavelet basis function and clearly show the physical meaning of Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD), an improved Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) method with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network is proposed. With the Cuckoo Search (CS) algorithm, the central frequency updating rules of VMD are optimized. And the low efficiency and local optimum problem is avoided. Meanwhile the decomposition layer number is found by the instantaneous frequency theory. For improving the prediction accuracy in traditional regression prediction methods, a LSTM neural network is designed for regression prediction of time sequence characteristics. The proposed method is implemented on actual bearings data which is derived from the bearing laboratory of Case West Reserve University in the United States and the University of Cincinnati Bearing Data Center. The experimental results showed that the improved VMD method was more robust and more accurate than the other traditional methods. And it has some practical value for real application and guiding significance for theory.
Clonal growth, algal symbiosis, and reef formation by corals

The occurrence of zooxanthellae in Recent scleractinian corals is strongly correlated with their growth form, corallite size, and degree of morphological integration of corallites. The great majority of zooxanthellate corals are multiserial with small, highly integrated corallites, whereas most corals lacking zooxanthellae are solitary or uniserial colonial forms with large, poorly integrated corallites. Beginning in the Jurassic, fossil scleractinian faunas are morphologically similar to Recent faunas dominated by zooxanthellate species, strongly implying that most scleractinians contained zooxanthellae by that time. Evidence for Siluro–Devonian tabulates and Triassic scleractinians is equivocal but still suggests the presence of zooxanthellae in these corals. In contrast, morphological evidence suggests that rugosan corals lacked zooxanthellae. Most populations of Recent zooxanthellate corals contribute to reef formation, but many do not. Similarly, fossil corals interpreted to contain zooxanthellae on morphological grounds did not always form reefs. Recent reef formation depends upon a host of environmental factors that have little to do with the possession of zooxanthellae per se. Coral morphology should be a better predictor of the presence of zooxanthellae in fossil corals than their association with reefs.
Treatment Effect of Rifampicin on Cholestasis

Rifampicin, a semisynthetic antibiotic, has been discovered serendipitously to have beneficial effect on cholestasis. The mechanism, as recently demonstrated, is its induction of pregnane X receptor to regulate the genes involved in bile acids biosynthesis, detoxification and transportation. Thus, toxic bile acids like lithocholic acid are hydrolysed by increased CYP3A4 into a less toxic form. Activation of efflux pumps also facilitates excretion of bile acids from hepatic cells. Furthermore, rifampicin inhibits CYP7A1, a rate-limiting enzyme in the conversion of cholesterol into bile acids, and so reducing bile acids synthesis. However, rifampicin also causes hepatotoxicity in some cases. This limits its use in the treatment of cholestasis. The prospective approaches to overcome the problems could be to find modification of rifampicin chemical structure or find other inducers.
Response of some tropical plant species to endomycorrhizal fungi under field conditions

Nineteen agricultural and sylvicultural plant species cultivated in Zaire were tested under field conditions for their response to endomycorrhizal fungi. All plant species, except amaranth, showed various degrees of root colonization in non-fumigated and fumigated soil. Eight plant species (African yam bean, wild mung, acacia, leucaena, onion, sweet potato, tomato and cassava) were highly dependent on mycorrhizae for normal growth and development. The added endomycorrhizal inoculum significantly increased root fungal colonization in 16 of the 19 plant species cultivated (.)
Facilitating the Communication of Politeness through Fine-Grained Paraphrasing

Aided by technology, people are increasingly able to communicate across geographical, cultural, and language barriers. This ability also results in new challenges, as interlocutors need to adapt their communication approaches to increasingly diverse circumstances. In this work, we take the first steps towards automatically assisting people in adjusting their language to a specific communication circumstance. As a case study, we focus on facilitating the accurate transmission of pragmatic intentions and introduce a methodology for suggesting paraphrases that achieve the intended level of politeness under a given communication circumstance. We demonstrate the feasibility of this approach by evaluating our method in two realistic communication scenarios and show that it can reduce the potential for misalignment between the speaker’s intentions and the listener’s perceptions in both cases.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF VORTEX METHOD SIMULATIONS OF THE FLOW A AROUND CIRCULAR CYLINDER USING A SOURCE PANEL METHOD AND THE CIRCLE THEOREM

External incompressible flows at high Reynolds numbers around bluff bodies are characterized by flow separation and the development of a Von Karman-type periodic wake. Many attempts to numerically simulate most of the flow details have been reported in the literature, and a variety of both mesh-based and mesh-free methods have been used. In this paper we use a meshfree two-dimensional discrete vortex method to calculate the flow around a circular cylinder. The dynamics of the body wake is computed using the convection-diffusion splitting algorithm, where the diffusion process is simulated using the random walk method, and the convection process is carried out with a Lagrangian second-order time-marching scheme. Lamb vortices are generated along the cylinder surface, whose strengths are determined to ensure that the no-slip condition is satisfied and that circulation is conserved. Two methodologies are used to impose the impermeability condition: a source panel method, so that mass conservation is explicitly enforced, and the circle theorem. Results for the aerodynamic forces and pressure distribution obtained with the two methodologies are compared to each other and to other results available in the literature.