Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Interplanetary phenomena associated with very intense geomagnetic storms

The dominant interplanetary phenomena that are frequently associated with intense magnetic storms are the interplanetary manifestations of fast coronal mass ejections (CMEs). Two such interplanetary structures, involving an intense and long duration Bs component of the IMF are: the sheath region behind a fast forward interplanetary shock, and the CME ejecta itself. Frequently, these structures lead to the development of intense storms with two-step growth in their main phases. These structures, when combined, lead sometimes to the development of very intense storms, especially when an additional interplanetary shock is found in the sheath plasma of the primary structure accompanying another stream. The second stream can also compress the primary cloud, intensifying the Bs eld, and bringing with it an additional Bs structure. Thus, at times very intense storms are associated with three or more Bs structures. Another aspect that can contribute to the development of very intense storms refers to the recent nding that magnetic clouds with very intense core magnetic elds tend to have large velocities, thus implying large amplitude interplanetary electric elds that can drive very intense magnetospheric energization. c © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
A MANGANESE SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE ( SOD 2 ) GENE POLYMORPHISM IN INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS

Interleukin I (lL-I) is selectively cytotoxic to the insulin producing beta cell of pancreatic islets, This effect may be due to IL-I induced generation of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide, Since beta cells contain low amounts of the superoxide radical scavenger enzyme manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), this may leave beta cells more susceptible to IL-I than other cell types, Genetic variation in the MnSOD locus could reflect differences in scavenger potentiaL We, therefore, studied possible restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) of this locus in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (100M) (n= 154) and control individuals (n=178), Taql revealed a double diallelic RFLP in patients as well as in controls, No overall difference in allelic or genotype frequencies were observed between 100M patients and control individuals (p=O, II) and no significant association of any particular RFLP pattern with 100M was found . Structurally polymorphic MnSOD protein variants with altered activities have been reported. If genetic variation results in MnSOD variants with reduced activities, the MnSOD locus may still be a candidate gene for 100M susceptibility. Whether the RFLPs reported in this study reflects differences in gene expression level, protein level and/or specific activity of the protein is yet to be studied.
Concentration and Chemical Speciation of Heavy Metals in Sludge and Removal of Metals by Bio-surfactants Application

The concentration and chemical speciation of heavy metals including REEs (rare earth elements), Th (thorium) and U (uranium) in domestic sludge and electroplating sludge were investigated, and those of the domestic sludge were compared with those of natural soil. Removal of heavy metals in electroplating sludge was studied with bio-surfactants (saponin and sophorolipid) by batch and column experiments. The results suggested that heavy metals have greater concentrations and exist as more relatively unstable fraction in sludge than those in Natural soil. Nonionic saponin is more efficient than sophorolipid for the removal of heavy metals from the electroplating sludge, and mainly reacts with carbonate state (i.e., F3) and Fe-Mn oxide state (i.e., F5) fractions. The recovery efficiency of heavy metals in leachates from the electroplate sludge was attained 88%-97%. Saponin can be reused and be a promising and cost-effective material for the removal of heavy metals in sludge.
Investigation into thermal conductivity of palm kernel fibre nanofluids with mixture of ethylene glycol/water as base fluid

Nanofluids have been found to possess enhanced thermo-physical properties such as thermal conductivity, heat capacity, as well as convective heat transfer coefficients compared to conventional heat transfer fluids like water, ethylene glycol and oil. The high level of hazards involved in the use of metallic nanoparticle in nanofluid research is a source of worry since there are reported literatures showing damaging effects of metal oxides to human cells. In this paper, a readily available bio–based Palm kernel nano-fibres (nanoparticle) were produced by first washing the raw fibre material with caustic soda (NaOH) to remove the residue palm oil and sundried for 10 days. The dried palm kernel fibre was ball milled for 24 hours and the resulting nanoscale fibre particles were dispersed into mixtures of water and ethylene glycol (50:50) as base fluid to form palm kernel fibre nanofluid with volume concentrations of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 %. Images of Scanning and transmission electron microscopy revealed a nearly spherical particle shape and a particle size of 100 nm. Thermal conductivity experiments were conducted in temperature range of 10 to 60 °C. Results showed that thermal conductivity of the nanofluid increased with increase in volume concentrations and temperature. An enhancement in thermal conductivity of 16.1 % was recorded for volume concentration of 0.5 %. The Maxwell, Hamilton and Crosser and Wasp models over predicted the thermal conductivity of palm kernel fibre nanofluid.
Lipidic profile and tenderness of thigh and drumstick meat of broilers fed diets supplemented with different lipid sources

Two experiments were carried out to evaluate the quality and profile of fatty acids in the thigh and drumstick of broiler chickens, from one to 42 days of age. In the experiment 1, a complete randomized design, with four diets, eight replicates and 49 birds per experimental unit was used. In the starter phase, birds received diets formulated with soybean oil, cottonseed oil, poultry offal oil, or beef tallow, and during the growing phase, each one of these diets was dismembered in two diets, so one group of birds kept receiving the same oil source used in the previous phase while the other group started to receive soybean oil in the diet. In this phase, it was used a complete random design with seven diets, each one with four replicates. There was an effect of the diets on the profile of the fatty acids in the thigh. In the experiment 2, during the starter phase (from 1 to 21 days of age), the birds received the same diets with 3% of soybean oil, and in the growing phase (from 22 to 42 days of age), they received five diets each one with a lipidic source (soybean, canola oil, sunflower oil, poultry offal oil and beef tallow) evaluated in a complete random design with six replicates and 30 birds per experimental unity. It was not observed effect of the diets on pH and shear force. However, diets influence the profile of fatty acids in the thigh because accordingly to the results, the increment of the rations with oil sources promote changes on lipid composition of the broiler thigh meat, so the best profile of fatty acids is observed in the meat of animals fed ration containing soybean oil.
Ramet development of a clonal sedge Scirpus olneyi A . Gray in time ( phenology ) and in space ( architecture )

The clonal plant Scirpus olneyi occurs in various communities in the salt marshes and shows different growth forms. This species has two types of ramets, ramets with very long rhizomes (Long Rhizome Ramet: LRR) and ramets with very short rhizomes (Short Rhizome Ramet: SRR). In different communities, this species shows different ramet architectures in combination of the two types of ramets. We hypothesized that these two types of ramets are functionally specialized to different tasks and that they appear at different time during the growing season. We evaluated the ramet architecture and appearance of ramets through the growing season in different environments in field observations and a garden experiment. We found that the proportion of SRRs and LRRs varied among the communities. The garden experiment showed that plants produce proportionally more SRRs in higher quality treatments. We also found that SRRs appeared early in the growing season while LRRs tended to appear over a longer period. Thus plants produce most of their shoots early in the growing season in high quality environments with a larger proportion of SRRs while they produce new shoots continuously in low quality environments with a larger proportion of LRRs. We also found that the shoot longevity is longer in shoots from SRRs than from LRRs. These results support the notion that individual ramets are functionally specialized to perform different tasks to spread. S. olneyi produces SRRs as a mechanism to consolidate its occupancy and exploitation of favorable habitats while is also has the ability to produce LRRs to explore new and possibly other high-quality habitats. And for this task, producing SRRs early in the growing season is beneficial since plants need to occupy the available better patches immediately and keep their shoots there during the growing season, while for exploration or escape, the production of LRRs continuous would be beneficial, as the plants then have a higher chance to reach better environments.
INFLUENCE OF THE PERSONAL POTENTIAL ON ADAPTATION OF YOUNG ENGINEERS IN THE SPHERE OF THE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION

The article analyzes the results of the experimental research of the young engineers’ peculiarities at the first job placement at the industrial plants. The participants of the research were tested while being graduates and then again as young specialists. In the researched sampling we have pointed out the groups with different degree of “adaptation” to the working activities factor: 36% with high level of adaptation, 31% with medium, and 33% with low adaptation. It is proved that 13% of the young specialists resign within the first months after the job placement in spite of the favourable conditions for the working activities. We have found out the reasons for resignation while interviewing the respondents. The survey of the successfully adapted young specialists has allowed to point out the factors that favourably influence the completion of the adaptation processes. Basing on the results of the tests aimed at the definition of the personal potential peculiarities, we have compiled characteristics for each group. We have demonstrated the influence of the students’ adaptation potential formed by the graduation on the effectiveness of the professional adaptation.
MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF A SOFTWARE PRODUCT

Software Estimation is an approach to develop software systems with the aim to improve software quality and productivity. It is an activity that is difficult to perform and manage effectively. Over the last few years software quality measurement claims a large proportion of organizational resources. It is thought that many problems in software quality improvement result from inadequate practices in software development such as lack of programming standards and guidelines, solving bugs and problems, implementing changes, testing, impact analysis and integration with other systems. So it is very difficult to estimate the software products quality. It has been proved by various researchers that software quality can only be achieved by making appropriate decisions on the strategic characteristics.
Interactive comment on “Evaluating intense precipitation in high-resolution numerical model over a tropical island: impact of model horizontal resolution” by N. Yu

General response: We highly appreciate the comments of the reviewer. The current manuscript has been improved based on your criticisms. Actually, we have carried out many numerical experiments in order to understand the impacts of domain size, nesting method, turbulence scheme, convection scheme, shallow convection scheme, topographic resolution, initial conditions and model horizontal resolution. We are convinced that the model resolution has a great significant impact on rainfall simulations during this rain event. The 1 km grid spacing is necessary to resolve well the topography if the island (see Figure a), the evaporation and the cold pool blocked by mountains,
Tsunami modelling with adaptively refined finite volume methods*

Numerical modelling of transoceanic tsunami propagation, together with the detailed modelling of inundation of small-scale coastal regions, poses a number of algorithmic challenges. The depth-averaged shallow water equations can be used to reduce this to a time-dependent problem in two space dimensions, but even so it is crucial to use adaptive mesh refinement in order to efficiently handle the vast differences in spatial scales. This must be done in a ‘wellbalanced’ manner that accurately captures very small perturbations to the steady state of the ocean at rest. Inundation can be modelled by allowing cells to dynamically change from dry to wet, but this must also be done carefully near refinement boundaries. We discuss these issues in the context of Riemann-solver-based finite volume methods for tsunami modelling. Several examples are presented using the GeoClaw software, and sample codes are available to accompany the paper. The techniques discussed also apply to a variety of other geophysical flows.
DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF LINSEED SUPPLEMENTED AMARANTH AND SESAME BASED SWEET BALLS

Protein and energy enriched sweet balls based on various protein and energy rich food resources viz. amaranth, sesame, linseed and jaggery were developed and evaluated for nutritional and sensory qualities. The linseed supplemented sesame and amaranth based sweet balls were found to be rich in protein and energy proportionate to the level of protein and energy contents of ingredients used in the preparation of the sweet balls. The protein and energy contents of various sweet balls formulations ranged from 8.85 to 13.61 per cent and 407 to 509 kcal/100g, respectively. Linseed, amaranth and sesame based formulations were rich in potassium, iron and calcium respectively. The acceptable level of linseed in amaranth and sesame based sweet balls was found to be 10 per cent as evaluated by a panel of judges on a nine point hedonic scale. From the results of the study it was concluded that protein and energy based sweet balls confection can be prepared at household level by exploiting various locally available protein and energy rich food resources. Linseed has an advantage as it can supplement the protein value of the sweet balls at lower cost compared to other legumes and oil seeds.
BOOK REVIEW PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE: STRATEGIC PLANNING IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE

Let me start with the conclusion: Michael Barzelay and Colin Campbell have written an excellent book describing and analyzing how the U.S. Air Force went about preparing for the future in the 1990s and early 2000s. The book presents a theoretically informed and well-executed case study that explores how, when, where, why, and to what extent the preparing-for-the-future approach worked in the USAF. Because of the guiding theoretical framework and the care with which it was applied, the book also can be used to explore how other government agencies might reposition themselves in response to foreseeable changes in their future operating environments. Leaders and managers considering the possibilities for changing their organizations and students of public strategic management would be well advised to read this book. As a result, they will understand more clearly how process, context, and participation influence the outcomes of efforts to define strategic intent in a governmental organization; how strategic visioning, long-range planning, budgeting, and implementation may be linked; how organizational and technological innovation may occur; and how smart practices analysis may be undertaken. In this latter regard, the authors build on Eugene Bardach’s (1998, 36) notion that a smart practice consists of a “method of interacting with a situation that is intended to produce some result; . [and] also involves taking advantage of some latent opportunity for creating value on the cheap. ” The book has nine chapters: an introductory chapter; four chapters devoted to strategic visioning and strategic intent; three chapters devoted to continuing institutional issues (planning, resourcing, and governance), implementing strategic intent, and corrective visioning; and a final chapter on taking lessons to a wider audience.
Phenolic content of Sicilian virgin olive oils and their effect on MG-63 human osteoblastic cell proliferation ; Contenido fenólico de aceites de oliva vírgenes de Sicilia y su efecto sobre la proliferación celular de osteoblastos humanos MG-63

O. García-Martínez, G. Mazzaglia, A. Sánchez-Ortiz, F.M. Ocaña-Peinado and A. Rivas* Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Avda de Madrid s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain Private practice, via Garibaldi 2, 95047 Paternò, Sicily, Italy Agricultural Research Training Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Ctra. Bailen-Motril, 23620, Km. 18,5, Mengibar, Jaén, Spain Department of Statistics and Operations Research, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain Corresponding author: amrivas@ugr.es
Element Profile of Some Plants used in Traditional Medicine

Three medicinal plants viz. Syzygium cumini L. , Boerhavia erecta L. and Gymnema sylvestre Retz. have been selected to study the mineral profile. These plants were subjected to know 14 different macro and micr o elements. Current investigation highlights supporti ve role of mineral elements for medicinal potential of studied plants. It can be concluded from the results that S. cumini, B. erecta, G. sylvestre having powerful Fe, Zn, Mo, uptake potential which is supportive to their vario us disease resistant properties.
Oxygen and hydrogen isotope ratios in tree rings : how well do models predict observed values ?

We have measured annual oxygen and hydrogen isotope ratios in the α-cellulose of the latewood of oak (Quercus robur L.) growing on well-drained ground in Norfolk, UK. We compare the observed values of isotope ratios with those calculated using 5 equations that allow for isotopic fractionation during the transfer of oxygen and hydrogen from source water taken by the tree to cellulose laid down in the cambium. The equations constitute a model in which isotopic fractionation occurs during evaporative enrichment within the leaf and during isotopic change between carbohydrates and water in the trunk during cellulose synthesis. From the relationship 10 between isotope ratios in precipitation and α-cellulose, we deduce that the source water used by the tree comprises a constant mixture of groundwater and precipitation, chiefly from the months of May, June and July of the growth year. By selection of isotopic fractionation factors and the degree of isotope exchange within the trunk, we are able to model the observed annual values of oxygen isotope ratios of α-cellulose 15 to a significant level (r = 0.77, P < 0.01). When we apply the same model to hydrogen isotope ratios, however, we find that, although we can predict the average value over the time series, we can no longer predict the year-to-year variation. We suggest that this loss of environmental signal in the hydrogen isotopes is caused by differences in the kinetic isotope effects of the biochemical reactions involved in the 20 fixation of hydrogen in different positions of the glucose molecule. Owing to these effects, the hydrogen isotope ratios of cellulose can vary in a way not anticipated in current models and hence may induce non-climatic ‘noise’ in the hydrogen isotope time series. 25
Inter-rater Reliability of Items of the Braden Scale, the Norton Scale and Waterlow Scale

Background: Worldwide, approximately 40 pressure ulcer risk assessment scales are available. Despite of this amount, the psychometric properties were tested only for some. Aim: To determine inter-rater reliability of items of selected pressure ulcer risk assessment scales (Braden Scale, Norton Scale and Waterlow Scale). Methods: The data were collected from April to August 2014 in one long-term care department. The sample consisted of 32 patients. An intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to determine the inter-rater reliability. Results: The inter-rater reliability of Braden Scale ranged between ICC = 0.846 for the item “activity” and ICC = 0.645 for the item “nutrition“. The highest inter-rater reliability of Norton Scale reached for item “incontinence” (ICC = 0.931), the lowest for item “physical condition” (ICC = 0.849). The highest inter-rater reliability of Waterlow Scale is observed for items “sex” (ICC = 1), “surgery/trauma” (ICC = 1). The lowest inter-rater reliability reached item “weight loss score” (ICC = 0.497). Conclusions: The highet inter-rater reliability reached items of Norton Scale, followed by items of Braden Scale. The lowest inter-rater reliability reached items of Waterlow Scale. We recommend further testing of pressure ulcer risk assessment scales in czech clinical settings.
Evaluation of Herpes Simplex Virus IgG Specific Antibody and high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

IJMM 2018; 12(1): 61-67 Background and Aims: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Infectious agents such as herpes simplex virus (HSV) may be implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to survey the prevalence of IgG antibodies against HSV in patients with coronary artery disease and to determine the mean of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) in these patients.
Growth, poverty and distribution in Tanzania

This paper is intended as a contribution to the debate about the relationship between economic growth and national objectives, and the way in which achievement of the latter can be assessed by alternative indicators of economic and social performance. Faster growth of GDP is an instrumental rather than a final goal, as has been recognised in recent decades with the emphasis on growth as a vehicle for poverty reduction, notably in the setting of the Millennium Development Goals.
1 2 A pr 2 01 8 Arithmetic models for Shimura varieties

Before the term became standard, certain “Shimura varieties” such as modular curves, Hilbert-Blumenthal varieties, and Siegel modular varieties, were already playing an important role in number theory. Indeed, these are, respectively, quotients of the domains on which modular, Hilbert, and Siegel modular forms, are defined. In a series of groundbreaking works [50, 51], Shimura initiated the arithmetic study of general quotients Γ\H of a hermitian symmetric domain H by the action of a discrete congruence arithmetic group Γ of holomorphic automorphisms of H . Such quotients are complex algebraic varieties and Shimura used the theory of moduli and of complex multiplication of abelian varieties to construct canonical models over explicit number fields for many of them. Deligne reformulated and generalized Shimura’s theory and emphasized the group and motivic theoretic source of the constructions ([9–11]). In Deligne’s elegant definition, one starts with a pair (G, X) of a connected reductive algebraic group G defined over the rational numbers Q and a G(R)-conjugacy class X = {h} of an algebraic group homomorphism h : S → G ⊗Q R. Here, S = ResC/R(Gm) is the algebraic torus over R whose real points are the group C . When the pair (G, X) satisfies Deligne’s conditions ([10, (2.1.1.1)-(2.1.1.3)]), we say that (G, X) is a Shimura datum. These conditions imply that each connected component X of X is naturally a hermitian symmetric domain. The Shimura varieties ShK(G, X) are then the quotients