Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An alternate to insecticides: Chemical residues free natural Ectoparasiticidal formulation assessment in poultry houses

A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of herbal ectoparasiticidalKeetguard liquid (M/s Ayurvet Limited) against louse infestation and to control the population of Musca domestica in poultry houses. Keetguard liquid efficacy compared with Deltamethrin. Keetguard liquid application was significantly (p<0.05) effective to decrease the lice count (Lipeurus caponis) by day 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th and results were in comparison with Deltamethrin. Fly repellent efficacy of Keetguard liquid was also in well comparison with Deltamethrin. 7th day, on post Keetguard liquid and Deltamethrin treatment birds showed increase in body weight. At the end of the study on 28th day body weight gain varied non significantly among Keetguard liquid and Deltamethrin treated birds but varied significantly (p<0.05) from untreated control group birds. Feed consumption was improved in ectoparasiticidal treated birds. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the Keetguard liquid showed very good efficacy against louse infestation (Lipeurus caponis) in birds and as a fly (Musca domestica) repellent in poultry houses. No toxicity/ adverse effects of Keetguard liquid in birds were noticed during the study.
Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci in the bamboo locust Rammeacris kiangsu (Orthoptera: Acrididae)

Twelve polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed and characterized from the bamboo locust, Rammeacris kiangsu, based on enriched genomic libraries. Analysis of 30 individuals showed that the number of alleles ranged from seven to 25 with the observed heterozygosity ranging from 0.333 to 0.767 and expected heterozygosity from 0.784 to 0.963. Test of cross-species amplification showed that some of these microsatellite markers could be used for studying other species such as Ceracris nigricornis, C. fasciata, and Chorthippus brunneus.
Skeletal muscle size and circulating IGF-1 are increased after two weeks of twice daily “KAATSU” resistance training

This study investigated the effects of twice daily sessions of low-intensity resistance training (LIT, 20% of 1-RM) with restriction of muscular venous blood flow (namely “LIT-Kaatsu” training) for two weeks on skeletal muscle size and circulating insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Nine young men performed LIT-Kaatsu and seven men performed LIT alone. Training was conducted two times / day, six days / week for 2 weeks using 3 sets of two dynamic exercises (squat and leg curl). Muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) and volume were measured by magnetic resonance imaging at baseline and 3 days after the last training session (post-testing). Mid-thigh muscle-bone CSA was calculated from thigh girth and adipose tissue thickness, which were measured every morning prior to the training session. Serum IGF-1 concentration was measured at baseline, mid-point of the training and post-testing. Increases in squat (17%) and leg curl (23%) one-RM strength in the LIT-Kaatsu were higher (p 0.05). There was no difference (p>0.05) in relative strength (1-RM / muscle CSA) between baseline and post-testing in both groups. We concluded that skeletal muscle hypertrophy and strength gain occurred after two weeks of twice daily LIT-Kaatsu training.
ENACTED SENSEMAKING IN CRISIS SITUATIONS[1]

Sensemaking in crisis conditions is made more difficult because action that is instrumental to understanding the crisis often intensifies the crisis. This dilemma is interpreted from the perspective that people enact the environments which constrain them. It is argued that commitment, capacity, and expectations affect sensemaking during crisis and the severity of the crisis itself. It is proposed that the core concepts of enactment may comprise an ideology that reduces the likelihood of crisis.
Temporary Employment, Job Mobility and Wage Growth in Italy

This paper analyses the differential in annual wage growth between temporary and permanentworkers in Italy, separately for stayers (wage growth within the same workplace) and movers (betweenjobs via job mobility). To this purpose, we use the 1995-2001 Italian component of the ECHP(European Community Household Panel). Given the potential endogeneity of the contract type on wagedynamics, our estimates are based on a fixed effects specification. The results for the movers indicatethat wage growth of temporary workers is lower than that of permanent employees; by converse, the twogroups share similar rates of on-the-job wage growth, i.e. growth among the stayers. The results also showthat both the duration of the temporary contract and the age of the worker matter: the wage growth islower among young employees with temporary contracts, especially if they change workplace in the yearof observation.
Didelio meistriškumo rankininkės įžaidėjos darbo intensyvumo kaita rungtyniaujant

Tyrimo tikslas — nustatyti didelio meistriškumo rankininkės įžaidėjos varžybinės veiklos intensyvumo kaitą. Registruota didelio meistriškumo rankininkės įžaidėjos širdies veikla — širdies susitraukimų dažnis (ŠSD) — jai rung-tyniaujant 2006—2007 metų (per 10 rungtynių) Lietuvos moterų rankinio čempionate. Širdies susitraukimų dažnis buvo registruojamas 5 sekundžių intervalais pulso matuokliu „Polar S610i“ (Suomija) nuo pramankštos pradžios iki rungtynių pabaigos. Siekta nustatyti didelio meistriškumo rankininkės pramankštos, rungtynių pirmo ir antro kėlinio ﬁ zinio krūvio intensyvumą, pramankštos, rungtynių pirmo ir antro kėlinio ﬁ zinio krūvio intensyvumo kaitos priklausomumą nuo rungtynių baigties. Visų rungtynių metu (įskaičiuojant tik pirmą ir antrą rungtynių kėlinius) tiriamosios širdis susitraukė 9354 ± 884 kartus. Daugiausia kartų širdis susitraukė antro kėlinio metu, kai rungtynės buvo pralaimėtos (5073 ± 345 kartus). Mažiausiai — per antrą laimėtų rungtynių kėlinį (4192 ± 859 kartus). Didelio meistriškumo rankininkės įžaidėjos darbo intensyvumo kaita pramankštos metu — nuo 82 iki 191 tv. / min, ir ji buvo mažesnė negu pirmo (nuo 147 iki 193 tv. / min) ir antro (nuo 141 iki 192 tv. / min) kėlinio metu. Per pirmą ir antrą kėlinį krūvio intensyvumo amplitudė buvo beveik tokia pati, tačiau pirmo kėlinio darbo intensyvumas didesnis nei antro. Laimėtų rungtynių pramankštos darbo intensyvumo rodikliai pradėjo didėti 21 minutę ir nustojo likus penkioms minutėms iki rungtynių pabaigos, pralaimėtų — 25 minutę, o atsigauti pradėta pirmo kėlinio pirmomis minutėmis. Nepriklausomai nuo rungtynių baig-ties — laimėtos (nuo 148 iki 192 tv. / min) ar pralaimėtos (nuo 147 iki 193 tv. / min) — ŠSD intensyvumo amplitudė kito beveik vienodai. Per antrą rungtynių kėlinį ŠSD intensyvumas buvo didesnis tada, kai rungtynės pralaimėtos (nuo 141 iki 192 tv. / min), laimėtų (nuo 142 iki 187 tv. / min) buvo mažesnis. Raktažodžiai: moterų rankinis, širdies susitraukimų dažnis, darbo intensyvumas.
Modelling the climate and surface mass balance of polar ice sheets using RACMO2 – Part 1: Greenland (1958–2016)

Abstract. We evaluate modelled Greenland ice sheet (GrIS) near-surface climate, surface energy balance (SEB) and surface mass balance (SMB) from the updated regional climate model RACMO2 (1958–2016). The new model version, referred to as RACMO2.3p2, incorporates updated glacier outlines, topography and ice albedo fields. Parameters in the cloud scheme governing the conversion of cloud condensate into precipitation have been tuned to correct inland snowfall underestimation: snow properties are modified to reduce drifting snow and melt production in the ice sheet percolation zone. The ice albedo prescribed in the updated model is lower at the ice sheet margins, increasing ice melt locally. RACMO2.3p2 shows good agreement compared to in situ meteorological data and point SEB/SMB measurements, and better resolves the spatial patterns and temporal variability of SMB compared with the previous model version, notably in the north-east, south-east and along the K-transect in south-western Greenland. This new model version provides updated, high-resolution gridded fields of the GrIS present-day climate and SMB, and will be used for projections of the GrIS climate and SMB in response to a future climate scenario in a forthcoming study.
Review of Recent Development on Preparation, Properties, and Applications of Cellulose-Based Functional Materials

Cellulose is the most abundant biomass resource in the world. It can be transferred to various water soluble derivatives, biochemicals, and materials. In the second half of the 20th century, nanocellulose was extracted with unique properties such as optical transparency, high strength, and high surface area. These new forms of cellulose can be combined with other materials, mainly biopolymers, to form multifarious composites, which are used in all applications of human life. For convenience, to introduce the recent development of these cellulose-based functional composites, we divided them to seven categories, including biological applications, water treatment, sensor, reinforcing agent, energy storage materials, Pickering emulsion stabilizer, and other versatile applications. The preparation, properties, and applications of these functional composites were depicted.
Margin Based Learning: A Framework for Acoustic Model Parameter Estimation

Statistical learning theory has been introduced in the field of machine learning since last three decades. In speech recognition application, SLT combines generalization function and empirical risk in single margin based objective function for optimization. This paper incorporated separation (misclassification) measures conforming to conventional discriminative training criterion in loss function definition of margin based method to derive the mathematical framework for acoustic model parameter estimation and discuss some important issues related to hinge loss function of the derived model to enhance the performance of speech recognition system.
On Spectral Models And Colour Constancy Clues

Properties of spectral models used in algorithms of colour constancy (CC) are studied. It is shown that the closure of such a model under multiplication is an important property allowing one to generate CC clues. New CC clues are built using the Gaussian model as an example. For multiplication-closed models, the role of reflexes is investigated.
EVALUATION OF SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF SOIL IN AN OIL PALM PLANTATION

The study was carried out at Dusun Durian Estate, Golden Hope Plantations Berhad, Banting, Selangor, Malaysia, in a 50 ha plot which represents a coastal oil palm plantation. The general objective of this study was to obtain accurate and timely information about the spatial distribution and status of of nutrients in the soil using GIS and remote sensing technology. Collection of soil data were conducted by systematic sampling, and an Omni Star Differential GPS was used to precisely determine sample site location. Geostatistics (GS+) software and classical statistics were used for data analysis. SPOT image of K-J 299-344 acquired on March 2000. Descriptive statistical analysis classed the status of total N as low, whereas available P and exchangeable K varied from moderate to high. Soil exchangeable Ca and Mg ranged from low to moderate. Soil variability of available P, exchangeable K, Ca and Mg status were classified as high, but moderate for total N. Semivariance analysis showed that the total N, available P and exchangeable K in the soil have a moderate spatial dependence, while there was a strong spatial dependence for exchangeable Ca and Mg with available lag distance of 52 m to 117 m. SPOT image analysis could not be used to predict nutrient content in the soil and leaf tissue. Additional Keywords: Spatial variability, Geostatistical analysis, soil nutrient, SPOT
An Influence of Directional Microphones on the Speech Intelligibility and Spatial Perception by Cochlear Implant Users

The objective of the study is to assess the hearing performance of cochlear implant users in three device microphone configurations: omni-directional, directional, and beamformer (BEAMformer two-adaptive noise reduction system), in localization and speech perception tasks in dynamically changing listening environments. Seven cochlear implant users aided with Cochlear CM-24 devices with Freedom speech processor participated in the study. For the localization test in quiet and in background noise, subjects demonstrated significant differences between different microphone settings. Confusion matrices showed that in about 70% cases cochlear implant subjects correctly localized sounds within a horizontal angle of 30–40◦ (±1◦ loudspeaker apart from signal source). However localization in noise was less accurate as shown by a large number of considerable errors in localization in the confusion matrices. Average results indicated no significant difference between three microphone configurations. For speech presented from the front 3 dB SNR improvements in speech intelligibility in three subjects can be observed for beamforming system compared to directional and omni-directional microphone settings. The benefits of using different microphone settings in cochlear implant devices in dynamically changing listening conditions depend on the particular sound environment.
Implementation Example of the Expert system for Decision Support on Android platform based on a specific Dataset

This paper presents the method of creating Expert system for decision support on the Android platform. The system knowledge base for the given area of expertise is generated by inductive learning methods based on examples from the WEKA data research system. The system was realized using the Expert System shell for the e2gDroid lite mobile device, based on the application area and a set of training examples, specifically based on the Covertype Data Set qualification problem.
Methylmercury Cycle and Its Implications on Human Health

Methylmercury poisoning was first recognized in Minamata, Japan around 1960. Hundreds of fishermen and their families were severely poisoned during the 1950s by methyl mercury that bioaccumulated in fish as a result of the release of mercury to the bay from a local chemical plant. Many severe effects were observed including parasthesia (abnormal physical sensations such as numbness), gait disturbances, sensory disturbances, tremors, hearing impairment and many mortali ties. By 1960 the serious and mysterious affliction, affecting both adults and infants, was recognized as methyl mercury poisoning, a hitherto unrecognized disease. Through mercury’s contamination of rain - , ground and sea - water nobody is safe. Tainted wate r leads to mercury laced fish, meat and vegetable. In aquatic milieu, inorganic mercury is microbiologically transformed into lipophilic organic compound ‘methylmercury’. This conversion makes mercury more horizontal to biomagnification in food chains. As a result, populace with customarily high dietary intake of food originating from fresh or marine milieu has highest dietary exposure to mercury. Far - reaching research done on locals across the sphere have already established this, persons who habitually de vour fish or a particular species of fish are at an amplified risk of methylmercury poisoning. The trouble - free admittance of the toxicant to man in the course of multiple alleyways air, water, food, cosmetic products and even vaccines increase the exposur e. Fetus and children are more vulnerable towards mercury toxicity. Mothers consuming diet containing mercury pass the toxicant to fetus and to infants through breast milk. Dwindled recital in areas of motor function and memory has been accounted among chi ldren exposed to seemingly safe mercury levels. Likewise, distraction of attention, fine motor function and verbal memory was also found in adults on contact to low mercury levels. It is a work - related danger for dental staff, chloralkali factory workers a nd goldminers, etc. Mercury has been found to be a contributory means of various sorts of ailments, including neurological, nephrological, immunological, cardiac, motor, reproductive and even genetic. Recently heavy metal arbitrated toxicity has been coupl ed to diseases like Alzeihemer’s, Parkinson’s, Autism, Lupus, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, etc. Moreover this, it poses danger to wildlife. Therefore, it becomes vital to stretch the information concerning the threat of mercury exposure amid the scientis ts and masses.
Future Prospective of Cancer Vaccination Technology in Japan

Dendritic cell (DC)-based immunotherapy has been developed against various types of cancers. To develop and promote regenerative medicine and cell therapy in Japan, the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine and the Revised Pharmaceutical Affairs Law have been enforced since November 25, 2014. Therapeutic vaccination with active DCs was evaluated under the legal framework. Cancer vaccination therapies with autologous monocyte-derived mature DCs are principally attributed to the presence of tumor-associated antigens. Clinical studies and trials should be conducted in accordance with legislation for approval of either DC-based cancer therapy or DC vaccine products. The following issues with regards to DC-based vaccination and vaccine products for clinical use may be raised: 1) Manufacturing of DCs according to the standard grade of Good Gene, Cellular, and Tissue-based Products (GCTP) Manufacturing Practice; 2) Peptides that target cancer-associated antigens for any cancer patient; 3) Quality of immunological analyses as proof of concept; and 4) Optimization of DC vaccines as add-ons to chemotherapeutic drugs and/or radiotherapy to predict potential biomarkers of response. Phase II clinical trials that are covered by Advanced Medical Care System would be conducted on DC vaccine pulsed with Wilms’ tumor 1-specific MHC class I/II-restricted epitopes for pancreatic cancer. The designed clinical trial adopted with new technology could reveal the efficacy of DC vaccine in combination with optimized therapies. This would be relevant to the development of personalized therapy in cancer patients.
Glycerol transesterification with ethyl acetate to synthesize acetins using ethyl acetate as reactant and entrainer

Transesterification of glycerol with ethyl acetate was performed over acidic catalysts in the batch and semi-batch systems. Ethyl acetate was used as reactant and entrainer to remove the produced ethanol during the reaction, through azeotrope formation. Since the azeotrope of ethyl acetate and ethanol forms at 70 oC, all the experiments were performed at this temperature. Para-toluene sulfonic acid, sulfuric acid, and Amberlyst 36 were used as catalyst. The effect of process parameters including ethyl acetate to glycerol molar ratio (6-12), reaction time (3-9 h), and the catalyst to glycerol weight (2.5-9.0%), on the conversion and products selectivities were investigated. Under reflux conditions, 100% glycerol conversion was obtained with 45%, 44%, and 11% selectivity to monoacetin, diacetin, and triacetin, respectively. Azeotropic reactive distillation led to 100% conversion of glycerol with selectivities of 3%, 48% and 49% for monoacetin, diacetin, and triacetin. During the azeotropic reactive distillation, it was possible to remove ethanol to shift the equilibrium towards diacetin and triacetin. Therefore, the total selectivity to diacetin and triacetin was increased from 55% to 97% through azeotropic distillation.
Genetics in Kidney Diseases

During the last two decades, developments in molecular biology and genetics have caused a revolution in medicine. Advances in gene cloning, gene mapping, and mutation analysis have contributed to an incredible amount of new information regarding the biological and pathophysiological basis for human diseases including kidney diseases. In ‘monogenic diseases”, a mutation of a single gene is sufficient to cause the disease. Conversely, in polygenic disorders, mutations of multiple genes are necessary to result in a disease. Progressive chronic kidney disease remains a major challenge in nephrology. Genome-wide expression analysis of disease processes has been pioneered in onco logy, and molecular approaches have now been included in the initial diagnosis. Although we still have difficulties in sample analyses of the kidneys, some of the molecular diagnostic approaches are now used routinely in nephrology as well. In this review, recent developments in the field of the molecular bases of kidney diseases will be addressed. (Gazi Med J 2011; 22: 118-23)
3DTour - Mundos Virtuales 3D Aplicados al Sector Turístico

El articulo presenta el mundo virtual 3DTour. El objetivo del proyecto es recrear un hotel dentro de un mundo virtual y poblarlo con empleados y clientes controlados por bots a traves del desarrollo de un modulo para la integracion de bots en mundos virtuales. El objetivo es estudiar la viabilidad de utilizar dicho escenario como un expositor para clientes de los servicios ofrecidos por hoteles, y evaluar el comportamiento de los usuarios del mundo virtual ante la presencia de avatares controlados por bots para poder determinar si la actitud de estos frente a un bot difiere al desconocer la naturaleza del mismo.
The effect of pyrolysis conditions on biochar stability as determined by three methods

Biochar is the porous, carbonaceous material produced by thermochemical treatment of organic materials in an oxygen‐limited environment. In general, most biochar can be considered resistant to chemical and biological decomposition, and therefore suitable for carbon (C) sequestration. However, to assess the C sequestration potential of different types of biochar, a reliable determination of their stability is needed. Several techniques for assessing biochar stability have been proposed, e.g. proximate analysis, oxygen (O): C ratio and hydrogen (H): C ratio; however, none of them are yet widely recognized nor validated for this purpose. Biochar produced from three feedstocks (Pine, Rice husk and Wheat straw) at four temperatures (350, 450, 550 and 650 °C) and two heating rates (5 and 100 °C min−1) was analysed using three methods of stability determination: proximate analysis, ultimate analysis and a new analytical tool developed at the UK Biochar Research Centre known as the Edinburgh accelerated ageing tool (Edinburgh stability tool). As expected, increased pyrolysis temperatures resulted in higher fractions of stable C and total C due to an increased release of volatiles. Data from the Edinburgh stability tool were compared with those obtained by the other methods, i.e. fixed C, volatile matter, O : C and H : C ratios, to investigate potential relationships between them. Results of this comparison showed that there was a strong correlation (R > 0.79) between the stable C determined by the Edinburgh stability tool and fixed C, volatile matter and O : C, however, H : C showed a weaker correlation (R = 0.65). An understanding of the influence of feedstock and production conditions on the long‐term stability of biochar is pivotal for its function as a C mitigation measure, as production and use of unstable biochar would result in a relatively rapid return of C into the atmosphere, thus potentially intensifying climate change rather than alleviating it.