Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Phenotypic polymorphism of the stilbellaceous entomogenous fungi in an ant nest of Ponera II . A cryptic new Tilachlidium species , Tilachlidium poneraticum

[Objective] To identify the taxonomic status of a stilbaceous entomopathogenic fungus collected on the soldier ant of Ponera. [Methods] The analysis mainly based on phenotypic traits (especially from the nutritional supplies), combined of molecular phylogeny and splits network. [Results] The strain GZAC XCH-ant-710 distinguished from the other Tilachlidium species by the ant host, the size of phialide and conidia, (11.9−16.2) μm×1.1 μm, (2.2−4.3) μm×1.1 μm, respectively. [Conclusion] The strain GZAC XCH-ant-710 is a new species, supported by the phenotypic traits (especially from the nutritional supplies), species delimitation, theory of evolutionary relationship, and multipath of combined analysis, and named Tilachlidium poneraticum. 380 微生物学通报 Microbiol. China 2016, Vol.43, No.2 Tel: 010-64807511; E-mail: tongbao@im.ac.cn; http://journals.im.ac.cn/wswxtbcn
Review of Service Restoration Methods in Distribution Networks

Service restoration (SR) is one of the most important strategies to improve the resilience of the modern distribution network. After the fault location is identified and isolated, a proper SR plan should be determined to resupply out-of-service areas. This paper reviews the existing methods for SR in distribution networks, which can be categorized into two types, namely centralized methods and decentralized methods, according to their implementation. These methods utilize one or more techniques to derive the SR plan. The used techniques consist of expert systems, heuristic algorithms, meta-heuristic algorithms, graph theory, multi-agent systems and mathematical programming.
Information Processing with Recursive Utility: Some Intriguing Results

We study information processing in a simple endowment economy where the mean consumption growth rate are governed by a hidden state variable and agents have recursive preferences. We show that for typical parameter values, there is a strong incentive to commit to ignoring future information on the state of the economy, but that such commitment raises time-inconsistency problems. We estimate the model on postwar US data and find that the representative consumer can achieve a utility gain equivalent to a 20% increase in lifetime consumption simply by not paying attention to the state of the economy.
Preparation of Glass Ceramics by Reactive Crystallization with Waste Glass and Spinel

Magnesium silicate glass ceramics were prepared by reactive crystallization with mixed powder of waste glass and spinel. The effects of spinel content and sintering temperature and holding time on the crystal phase and morphology of magnesium silicate glass ceramics were investigated. The reactive crystallizing behavior between waste glass powder and spinel was studied using energy dispersive spectrdmeter during the holding process. The result show that the optimum preparation conditions were as follows: the addition of 30 wt% spinel used as crystallization promoting agent, sintering temperature of 900 oC and holding time of 2 h. The magnesium silicate and alumina crystals were formed via an interaction between glass powder and spinel instead of direct precipitation from the parent glass. With increasing of the holding time, the Al and Mg element contents of the glass were increased, on the contrary, that Si element content was decreased in the glass phase. It shows that the Si element is diffused from glass into spinel phase and subsequently magnesium silicate crystals are formed.
The Catalan Breeding Bird Atlas (CBBA): methodological aspects and ecological implications

2in north-east Spain and stands as a pioneer landmark in bird mapping in the Mediterranean region. Here, we present the context, novelties and main results of the new CBBA conducted 20 years later, between 1999 and 2002. This new atlas has included a series of methodological innovations amongst which we should emphasize the establishment of small scale timed censuses on a sample of 1x1 km UTM squares within each of the original squares of the 10x10 km UTM grid. These smallscale censuses (about 3,200) allowed a consistent sampling of the territory by covering uniformly about 10% of the total study area, and make possible the production of species distribution maps at local scales (e.g. 500 m resolution). These maps were generated using spatial logistic regressions in the framework of niche based modelling approaches. Such models included information from 45 environmental variables ranging from land use and relief to direct human influence and climate, as well as information on the spatial structure of the data collected for each sampled species data to account for spatial autocorrelation. Currently, the CBBA stands amongst the best current quantitative mapping of bird distribution in Europe.We also used data from the 1x1 km UTM squares to develop species-time curves and model the number of species found in each 10x10 km squares per unit of time. The application of these models to the first and the new CBBAs allowed an accurate estimation of changes in bird distribution between the two atlases by taking into account local differences in sampling effort (e.g. time spent on a given square) between the two periods. Overall, the new CBBA provides one of the best large-scale pictures of the changes that occurred during the last 20 years in southern Europe. The results obtained strongly support the hypothesis that strong changes in bird community patterns have occurred in large areas of the country, often associated with changes in land use patterns.
IoT Based Smart Public Distribution System

This project proposes an automatic strategy for conveyance of products to the individual card holders. The database has subtleties of commodities distribution to individual card holders. By utilizing the android phone, the clients get to their database and they can see the stock availability. The Minutiae extraction based fingerprint matching algorithm is used for identification of individual cardholders. For automatic distribution of commodities, the DC Motors are used. The Raspberry pi controller is used to control the DC Motor and to open and close the valves
In situ grazing resistanceofVibrio cholerae in themarine environment

Previous laboratory experiments revealed that Vibrio cholerae A1552 biofilms secrete an antiprotozoal factor that prevents Rhynchomonas nasuta from growing and thus prevents grazing losses. The antiprotozoal factor is regulated by the quorum-sensing response regulator, HapR. Here, we investigate whether the antiprotozoal activity is ecologically relevant. Experiments were conducted in the field as well as under field-like conditions in the laboratory to assess the grazing resistance of V. cholerae A1552 and N16961 (natural frameshift mutation in hapR) biofilms to R. nasuta and Cafeteria roenbergensis. In laboratory experiments exposing the predators to V. cholerae grown in seawater containing high and low glucose concentrations, we determined that V. cholerae biofilms showed increased resistance towards grazing by both predators as glucose levels decreased. The relative resistance of the V. cholerae strains to the grazers under semi-field conditions was similar to that observed in situ. Therefore, the antipredator defense is environmentally relevant and not lost when biofilms are grown in an open system in the marine environment. The hapR mutant still exhibited some resistance to both predators and this suggests that V. cholerae may coordinate antipredator defenses by a combination of density-dependent regulation and environmental sensing to protect itself from predators in its natural habitat.
Precipitation of ultrafine particles using liquid antisolvent with concentric ultrasonic nozzle and subcritical CO2

PRECIPITATION OF ULTRAFINE PARTICLES USING LIQUID ANTISOLVENT WITH CONCENTRIC ULTRASONIC NOZZLE AND SUBCRITICAL CO 2 by Satya Chaitanya Kunchala Nanotechnology has become more relevant in the pharmaceutical industry. Almost 40% of the drugs developed by pharmaceutical industries are poorly soluble in water which limits the bioavailability of these drugs in body fluids. Hence, it is necessary to reduce the particle size, which increases the interfacial surface area. This work focuses on micronization of class ii drug Griseofulvin which is poorly water soluble. Two processes namely, liquid antisolvent precipitation using ultrasonic nozzle and other process using subcritical CO2 have been used to produce ultrafine particles of this drug. In liquid antisolvent precipitation, a combination of ultrasound, polymer and surfactant is used to precipitate ultrafine particles. Ultrasound is used to increase the nucleation rate by enhancing the micro mixing of solvent and antisolvent stream and decrease the agglomeration. Surfactants and polymers are used to reduce the surface tension and thereby increase the nucleation rate. Use of additives can inhibit the particle growth and reduce the agglomeration. Particles in the range of 10 2 μm have been precipitated in this process. The process using subcritical CO 2 has also been used to increase the micro mixing and to increase the nucleation rate. The depressurization of CO 2 expanded solutions of Griseofulvin, causes large temperature drop and hence induce low supersaturation and high nucleation rate. This results in precipitation of ultrafine particles. Particles in the range of 15 1 [an have been precipitated in this process. PRECIPITATION OF ULTRAFINE PARTICLES USING LIQUID ANTISOLVENT WITH CONCENTRIC ULTRASONIC NOZZLE AND SUBCRITICAL CO2 by Satya Chaitanya Kunchala A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of New Jersey Institute of Technology in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Otto H. York Department of Chemical Engineering
Relationship of Mitochondrial DNA Haplogroups with Complex Diseases

Mitochondria are responsible for energy production in unicellular and multicellular eukaryotes. Apart from their major role in metabolism, mitochondria are involved in many other cellular processes. A new paradigm is needed to understand aging, aging-related illnesses, and complex diseases. Because of the long co-evolution of mitochondria with the cells, subtle variations in the function of these organelles could influence many organ systems. Understanding the extent of this influence will shed light on the pathophysiology of some of these diseases. This review will examine the history of mitochondrial DNA research, and explain the role mitochondrial DNA plays in relation to complex diseases and their outcomes, like metabolic diseases, cancer and obesity. Finally, we will explore some of the new paradigms used in this research.
The effects of an electromagnetic crystal substrate on a microstrip patch antenna

The effects of a two-dimensional (2D) electromagnetic bandgap substrate on the performance of a microstrip patch antenna are investigated. The microstrip patch antenna is placed on a defect in the electromagnetic bandgap substrate that localizes the energy under the antenna. Finite-difference time-domain calculations are employed to determine the effects of the substrate. The excitation frequency of the antenna near the resonance frequency of the defect mode can be used to control the coupling between antennas that are placed in an array.
Effect of Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria Bacillus PSB24 on Growth of Tomato Plants

Phosphorus is one of the major essential macronutrients required for biological growth and development of plants. Phosphorous is associated with many vital functions and is responsible for several physiological and biochemical plant activities such as utilization of sugar and starch, photosynthesis and transporting of genetic traits. It promotes early root formation, plant growth and it improves the quality of fruits, vegetables and grains and is vital to seed formation (Deepika Divya Kadiri et al., 2013). A majority of agricultural soils contain large reserves of phosphorus, of which a considerable part is accumulated as consequence of regular applications of P fertilizers (Katiyar and Goel, 2004). However, only a small part of phosphorus is utilized by plants and the rest is easily precipitated and converted into insoluble fixed forms and thus cannot be utilized by the plants (Vassileva et al., 1998; Rodriguez and Fraga, 1999). Inadequate P nutrition interferes with protein synthesis and the synthesis of nucleic acids. Plants suffering Soils contain substantial reserves of total phosphorus but majority is present in the form of insoluble phosphates and hence cannot be utilized by the plants. To overcome this P deficiency in soils, P fertilizers are applied. However, after application, a considerable amount of P is rapidly transformed into less available forms by forming a complex with Al or Fe in acid soils or Ca in calcareous soils before plant roots had a chance to absorb it. Thus the fixation and precipitation of P cause P deficiency, and in turn, restrict the growth of crops severely. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) are ubiquitous in soils and capable of hydrolyzing organic and inorganic phosphorus from insoluble compounds and converting to the soluble forms. Use of PSB as inoculants increases P uptake by plants and thus play a role in plant phosphorus nutrition by enhancing its availability to plants and improving their growth and yield. In the present study, tomato plants were inoculated with culture isolate Bacillus PSB 24 and various morphological growth characters were analyzed at different time intervals. The culture inoculum of Bacillus PSB24 caused an increase in growth parameters over control and showed better growth in shoot as well as root and an enhancement in both root and shoot dry and fresh weight in tomato plants. K ey wo rd s
The Effect of School Bureaucracy on the Relationship between Principals' Leadership Practices and Teacher Commitment in Malaysia Secondary Schools.

The main aim of this research paper was to ascertain the relationship between principal leadership practices and teacher commitment. The study was conducted using quantitative survey questionnaire to 384 secondary school teachers, ranging from band 1 to band 6 in Malaysia using multi stage stratified cluster random sampling. This study was using SPSS nonparametric analysis and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the data. The study found that teacher commitment was high, especially in commitment in teaching work. The study also identified three significant predictors of principal leadership practices that could enhanced teacher commitment. Findings from this study can be used to tailor for the pre-service and in-service professional leadership programs for school principals. Principal leadership practices such as continuous improvement of instruction, cooperation and collaboration and school climate that impacting teacher commitment should be given more emphases in those programs. School bureaucracy, though it is highly centralized, was another matter of important with regard to teacher commitment
The Effect of Phone Counseling for Mothers of Premature Infants Discharged from the Hospital on Infants’ Readmission

Background Despite the progress made in the care transition program from the hospital to home with an emphasis on telephone counseling, an effective and safe care transition process has not been provided to patients and their families.The aim of this study was to investigate The Effect of Phone Counseling for Mothers of Premature Infants Discharged from the Hospital on Infants’ Readmission. Materials and Methods In this quasi experimental study, 100 mothers of premature infants were selected using convenient sampling and randomly assigned to two intervention and control groups. A demographic data questionnaire and the check list of the causes and readmission rate of premature infants were used for data collection. In the intervention group, after the discharge of premature infants, three phone calls in a week in the first four weeks, and two phone calls a week in weeks five to six were made via the landline and mobile phone for providing necessary education to mothers regarding the provision of care to infants. The communication time varied between 10 and 15 minutes in each phone call. Lastly, the rate of hospital readmission of the infants 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after the intervention were assessed by phone. Telephone communication to the mothers in the control group was performed for raising their awareness of the causes and rate of hospital readmission in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Results: Each group (case and control groups) was consisted of 50 Mothers of Premature Infants and no statistically significant difference was reported between the two groups in terms of the mean age mothers, infant age, and birth weight when discharging from the hospital and hospitalization time. The rate of hospital readmission in the intervention group 4 weeks (P=0.004), six weeks (P=0.005) and 12 weeks (P=0.006) after the intervention was significantly lower than the control group. Conclusion Telephone consultations are an affordable way for engaging and supporting the mothers of premature infants. More study is warranted to determine if these results can be applied to multiple sites and in more diverse populations, as well as if this intervention can reduce infants’ Readmission.
Network Learning and Training of a Cascaded Link-Based Feed Forward Neural Network (CLBFFNN) in an Intelligent Trimodal Biometric System

Presently, considering the technological advancement of our modern world, we are in dire need for a system that can learn new concepts and give decisions on its own. Hence the Artificial Neural Network is all that is required in the contemporary situation. In this paper, CLBFFNN is presented as a special and intelligent form of artificial neural networks that has the capability to adapt to training and learning of new ideas and be able to give decisions in a trimodal biometric system involving fingerprints, face and iris biometric data. It gives an overview of neural networks
Structure of patch-reef fish assemblages at St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, and One Tree Reef, Australia

The structure and dynamics of reef fish assemblages on small patch reefs in the Caribbean (St. Croix, US Virgin Islands) were compared with those studied previously (Sale et al. 1994) on the Great Barrier Reef (One Tree Reef), Australia, in order to test whether assemblage struc- ture and function are consistent despite overall taxonomic differences. St. Croix reefs were monitored over 5 yr (1991 to 1996), while those at One Tree Reef had been monitored for 10 yr (1977 to 1986). Analyses of species richness and abundances for individual patch reef assemblages revealed con- siderable change in assemblage structure between censuses. Specifically, number of individuals and species varied among summer and winter censuses, with summer censuses generally showing greater numbers. Among years but within a season, there was significant variation in the number of indi- viduals (summer and winter) and species richness (summer only) at St. Croix, while only species richness varied yearly (summer and winter) at One Tree Reef. In addition, when the proportional abundances of species observed on each patch reef were compared among censuses on the same patch reefs but at different times (measured as Czekanowski similarity values), results indicated that faunal similarity declined with increasing length of interval between censuses. The mean, between- census Czekanowski similarity values for individual assemblages were 0.56 and 0.59 for St. Croix and One Tree Reef, respectively. These results suggest that there is substantial temporal change in assem- blage structure at both locations. Species in each location were classified into 12 trophic guilds in order to determine whether the assemblages at St. Croix and One Tree Reef showed similar trophic structure despite different species present. Results indicated that guild structure varied among censuses in both locations and that average guild structure differed substantially between these locations. At St. Croix, diurnal and nocturnal planktivores were proportionately more important, while site-attached herbi- vores, wide-ranging grazing herbivores, wide-ranging browsing herbivores, sedentary carnivores, and demersal planktivores were proportionately more important on the Australian patch reefs. Results confirm that comparable assemblage dynamics occur for patch reef assemblages at St. Croix and One Tree Reef. However, there are also clear differences in structure and dynamics in these 2 locations, despite the very similar physical and hydrographic habitats occupied.
Associating information extracted from the web into records

Information extraction from web pages holds promise because of the size and richness of the internet, but also presents difficulties because the interesting facts are usually presented in an unstructured format. We use finite state and statistical techniques to extract fields of interest from web pages, such as names, addresses, and phone numbers. But ultimately, we are interested in collections of fields, or records, and therefore need to perform the record association task, in which the goal is to assemble a coherent record from an ambiguous list of candidates for each field. We wish to recover structured information records — specifically, corporate contact information such as name, address, and phone number — from unstructured web sites. We frame our problem as a graph search problem, and implement a solution with an exact n-best graph search technique and a heuristic weighting function. We then use this system as a bootstrapping step to train a decision tree classifier to recognize well-formed records. We present experimental results and comparisons with a baseline system.
Embedded Passive Technology

Embedded Passive Technology is a viable technology that has been reliably used in the defense and aerospace industry for over 20 years. Embedded Passive (Resistors and Capacitors) Technology have a great potential for high frequency and high density applications. It also provides better signal performance, reduced parasitic and cross talk. This paper summarizes the selection of resistor embedded materials, evaluations of resistive material (Phase 1) and duplication of a complex digital design (Phase 2). Phase 1 –resistive materials (Foil 25Ω/sq NiCr and 1kΩ/sq CrSiO) and resistive-Ply materials (25Ω/sq and 250Ω/sq NiP) were chosen for evaluation. Phase 2 – Due to the high level of complexity and advance materials dielectric, the Digital Imaging Processor unit was chosen as an evaluation vehicle. Process Evaluation for embedded was used to determine present process gaps for laser trimming, fabrication material, raw board test and defining specifications for DFM and layout design.
Reconstruction of laser ultrasonic wavefield images from reduced sparse measurements using compressed sensing aided super-resolution

Laser ultrasonic scanning is attractive for damage detection due to its noncontact nature, sensitivity to local damage, and high spatial resolution. However, its practicality is limited because scanning at a high spatial resolution demands a prohibitively long scanning time. Recently, compressed sensing (CS) and super-resolution (SR) are gaining popularity in the image recovery field. CS estimates unmeasured ultrasonic responses from measured responses, and SR recovers high spatial frequency information from low resolution images. Inspired by these techniques, a laser ultrasonic wavefield reconstruction technique is developed to localize and visualize damage with a reduced number of ultrasonic measurements. First, a low spatial resolution ultrasonic wavefield image for a given inspection region is reconstructed from reduced number of ultrasonic measurements using CS. Here, the ultrasonic waves are generated using a pulsed laser, and measured at a fixed sensing point using a laser Doppler vibrometer (LDV).