Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
LIGHTER HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE BEAM

High strength concrete (HSC) has been used extensively in civil construction projects worldwide because it reduces the cross section and the weight of long construction members. In recent years a marked increase in the use of High Strength Concrete (HSC) has been evident in Australian building construction despite the fact that the current Australian design standard provides no design rules for such a material. Very limited information on the properties of HSC and its design and construction processes are available in Australia, although in recent times many studies have been undertaken to produce material and, more importantly, to determine its characteristic. In the last 20 years there has been extensive research to economically utilize new components to improve the quality of HSC. HSC produces smaller but stronger structural elements with large spaces available. It has been studied that the cost of using HSC instead of Normal Strength Concerete (NSC) in different types of constructions. This proved that structures constructed with HSC are lighter and economical compared with those constructed with NSC. In the long term durability significantly affects project costs. In other words after several years a concrete structure needs rehabilitation or in critical cases must be demolished, therefore the price of a project consists of initial costs plus those covering any rehabilitation. A huge amount of money could be saved by utilizing the durability characteristics of high strength concrete. This study presents recent information and the benefits of high strength concrete. Also, provides in brief an experimental proof that installing a helix with a suitable pitch and diameter in the compression zone of beams significantly enhances their strength and ductility. Therefore, designers could confidently use high-strength concrete and helical confinement to design long and light reinforced concrete beams.
Shedding of TNFR1 in regenerative liver can be induced with TNFα and PMA

AIM: Liver regeneration is associated with apoptosis of hepatocytes, which is mediated via tumor necrosis factor receptor 1(TNFR1). The shedding of TNFR1 in liver regeneration and its mechanism to regulate this shedding were investigated.METHODS: The shedding of TNFR1 in liver regeneration and changes of TNF-α, PMA and plasma membrane purified from hepatocytes on this shedding process were measured with Western blot. Then, the relationship between TNFR1 shedding and apoptosis of hepatocytes induced by TNFα was studied by detecting apoptotic index.RESULTS: The shedding of TNFR1 began at 4 hours and terminated before 2 months after partial hepatectomy. In culture system, serum from rats at 36 h after partial hepatectomy could also promote this shedding process. With the stimulation of TNF α, PMA or purified plasma membrane from hepatocytes at 36 h after partial hepatectomy or from hepatocytes treated with TNF α for 2 h, membranous TNFR1 was also shed. With the stimulation of both TNF α and plasma membrane from hepatocytes affected with TNF α for 2 hor from hepatocytes at 36 h after partial hepatectomy, apoptotic index of hepatocytes decreased from 21% to 7.52 % and 8.45 %, respectively. PMA could also reduce apoptotic index to 13.67 %. This descent occurred in hepatocytes cultured in serum from rats at 36 h after partial hepatectomy too,but not in serum from rats at 2 months after partial hepatectomy and sham-operated rats.CONCLUSION: Shedding of TNFR1 may help reduce apoptosis of hepatocytes induced by TNFα. Membraneanchored metalloprotases could play a role in shedding membranous TNFR1. At the same time, PKC may take part in regulation of this shedding process.
Effect of Zingiber officinale and Hizikia fusiforme Water Extracts on NO Production in Macrophage of Mice

Zingiber officinale and Hizikia fusiforme(sea weed fusiforme) have long been used for food sources in Korea. The present study was performed to investigate the ex vivo effect of Zingiber officinale and Hizikia fusiforme on NO production in macrophage of mice. Seven to eight week old mices(Balb/c) were fed chew diet ad libitum and water extract of Zingiber officinale and Hizikia fusiforme was administrated orally at two different concentrations (50 and 500 mg/kg B.W.). every other day for two or four weeks NO(nitric oxide) production by activated macrophage was assessed by measuring nitrite, the stable NO metabolite, using Griess reaction assay. NO production were significantly enhanced in Zingiber officinale group at 500 mg/kg B.W. and in Hizikia fusiforme group at 50 mg/kg B.W. compared to the coresponding control groups. In conclusion, this study may suggest that Zingiber officinale and Hizikia fusiforme(sea weed fusiforme) extracts enhance the immune function by regulating NO production in macrophages of mice.
ASPECTOS REPRODUTIVOS DE Pimelodella gracilis (VALENCIENNES, 1835) (OSTEICHTHYES: PIMELODIDAE) DO AÇUDE DA ECOREGIÃO CAATINGA

This study verified the condition factor, hepatossomatic index and gonadossomatic index of Pimelodella gracilis (Valenciennes, 1835) (Osteichthyes: Pimelodidae), captured in Marechal Dutra reservoir, RN. The total length, body, liver and gonad weights were registered for each individual. The length-weight relationship was determined for grouped sex. The sex proportion showed a slight dominance of females. The angule coefficient suggests that this species presents a negative allometric growth. Both males and females of P . gracilis showed three stages of gonadal development. The condition factor and hepatossomatic index decreased during the reproductive period. The monthly variation of the gonadossomatic index for grouped sex indicated that this species presents a short beeding period, with increased reproductive activity during March to April. Breeding occurred during the month of June. GSI presented a positive correlation with the regional rainfall. Keywords : Siluriformes; semiarid; niquim; reproduction .
THE EFFECT OF SALINITY ON LIBYAN SOFT WHEAT TRITICUM AESTIVUM L AT GERMINATION STAGE

Salinity is the major abiotic stress that reduces plant growth and productivity worldwide. The objectives of this study were to quantify the effects of salinity on seedling characters of soft wheat Triticum aestivum L genotypes and to define if responses varied among wheat genotypes. For that, 12 genotypes of wheat were evaluated for the salinity tolerance in artificially induced with NaCl at their germination and early seedling stage. Seeds were subjected to four levels of salinity (0, 50, 100 and 150 mM NaCl) and raised for eight days under optimum conditions to calculate the final germination percentage, speed of germination, mean daily germination, shoot and root length, and seedling fresh and dry weight. The response of genotypes were divers among the studied traits. At higher concentration of NaCl (100 and 150mM), speed of germination and mean daily germination were delayed and final germination percentage was decreased. At higher salinity level, significant decrease in shoots and roots length, seedling dry weight and seedling vigor. Additionally, the study showed considerable variation in salinity tolerance among wheat genotypes for studied traits. The study concluded that there is a genetic variability among genotypes and that genotypes varied in their response to salinity stress and that genotypes Sabha, Salambo, Makkawi and Bushi were the most tolerant genotypes.
Rôle des gènes RIM et VPS dans la signalisation du pH, la virulence et la résistance aux antifongiques chez la levure Candida albicans

Resume Candida albicans est le premier pathogene fongique de l'homme. Cette levure, habituellement commensale, peut etre a l'origine d'infections profondes mettant en jeu le pronostic vital. L'incidence des candidoses profondes ne cesse d'augmenter parallelement a l'augmentation du nombre de patients a risque. La virulence de C. albicans s'explique par sa capacite a coloniser puis envahir de nombreux tissus de l'organisme qui constituent autant de microenvironnements differents. Les reponses adaptatives de la cellule aux modifications environnementales sont determinantes pour sa survie et conditionnent sa virulence. La voie d'endocytose assure la degradation ou le recyclage des proteines membranaires et joue un role important dans la regulation des recepteurs. Elle est egalement impliquee dans l'activation de la voie de signalisation du pH : la voie Rim. Au debut de ce travail, nous avons montre que la voie d'endocytose jouait un role majeur dans la reponse au pH, la morphogenese et la virulence de C. albicans, de facon a la fois dependante et independante de la voie Rim. Nous avons montre que les deletions de deux genes de la voie d'endocytose, VPS28 et VPS32, produisent non seulement les memes effets que les deletions des genes de la voie Rim, mais les aggravent. Nous avons egalement mis en evidence le role de la voie Rim et des proteines Vps dans la structure de la paroi et la resistance aux antifongiques azoles et aux echinocandines. La encore, la voie d'endocytose semble impliquee par son action specifique dans la voie Rim mais aussi par d'autres mecanismes independants de la voie Rim. Enfin, nous avons caracterise les mutants rim9 et rim21 et montre que les proteines Rim9p et Rim21p sont toutes les deux indispensables a l'activation de la voie Rim chez C. albicans. Ce resultat confirme que le mode d'activation de la voie Rim chez C. albicans est proche de celui decrit chez S. cerevisiae et differe sensiblement de celui d'Aspergillus nidulans ou de Yarrowia lipolytica. Nous avons montre que l'inhibition de la voie d'endocytose induit chez C. albicans une reduction majeure de la virulence associee a une augmentation de la sensibilite aux antifongiques azoles et aux echinocandines. En permettant la potentialisation de l'efficacite des molecules existantes cette voie pourrait constituer une cible interessante pour le developpement de nouveaux traitements antifongiques.
RESEARCH OPINIONS IN ANIMAL & VETERINARY SCIENCES Study of some serum biochemical parameters of Karadi sheep in Sulaimani city, Iraq

This study was conducted at three private herds around Sulaimania city on a total of 75 Karadi sheep of both sexes (18 ram and 57 ewes) randomly selected for blood sampling to establish mean values of some biochemical parameters as reference values for Karadi sheep. The serum biochemical parameters measured in the study included total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), triglycerides, total protein (TP), serum albumin, serum globulin, calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (Cl), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities. Results revealed that some serum biochemical values were within the reference range. However, higher concentration of LDL, VLDL, triglycerides, serum albumin, serum globulin and ALT activity in Karadi sheep were detected than those published earlier. However, lower concentration of TP was recorded when compared to references range.
Acute Pulmonary Edema Following Administration of Magnesium Sulfate in a Pregnant Patient

10.30699/jambs.27. 124.37 Acute pulmonary edema affects 0.08% to 1.5% of women during pregnancy and during the postpartum period, and preeclampsia/eclampsia is a major obstetric cause of acute pulmonary edema. We present a case of a 23-year-old nulliparous woman who was referred to tertiary medical center for preterm labor and dyspnea (Mousavi Hospital). The patient complained of having suddenly developed respiratory distress and a decrease in O2 saturation following the administration of magnesium sulfate. A chest radiograph taken at bedside showed widespread interstitial shadowing consistent with pulmonary edema. The patient was given prompt treatment, and she achieved full recovery. Pharmacological agents are one of the defendants used for lung edema during pregnancy. It is important to pay attention to lung edema due to tocolytic administration.
Socio-economic importance of goose breeding.

Bu arastirma, Ardahan ilinde yapilan kaz yetistiriciliginin yore acisindan sosyo-ekonomik onemini belirlemek amaciyla yapilmistir. Yapilan bu calismayla kaz yetistiriciliginin en onemli ozellikleri arasinda hane halkinin kislik et tuketimini karsilamasi ile ek gelir saglamasinin geldigi belirlenmistir. Yetistiricilerle yapilan gorusmelerde kaz ve civcivler icin isletme basina yillik ortalama vitamin-mineral ve ilac masrafi olarak 84.64 TL; iscilik masrafi 275.41 TL ve yillik yem masrafi da dahil olmak uzere toplam 766.57 TL masraf yapildigi tespit edilmistir. Yetistiricilerin %79.31’inin yetistirdikleri kazlari ya kesip temizledikten sonra butun karkas (taze/kurutulmus) ya da canli olarak ortalama 78.43 TL’e sattiklari ve isletme basina yaklasik 1.890 TL gelir elde ettikleri saptanmistir. Bu acidan kaz yetistiriciligi, yore halki icin alternatif bir gelir kaynagi saglamaktadir. Ancak yapilan gozlemler ve elde edilen veriler dogrultusunda, kaz yetistiriciliginin daha teknik yontemlerle yapilmasi ve pazarlama alt yapisinin olusturulmasi ile yetistiricilerin gelirinin onemli olcude arttirilabilecegi soylenebilir
ROLE OF NON-ENZYMATIC ANTIOXIDANTS IN MAIZE LEAVES (Zea mays L.) EXPOSED TO HEAT STRESS

Exposure of Zea mays L. plants to unfavorable temperature (45°C) for 1-3 h caused reduction in chlorophyll content, photosystem II activity, total available carbohydrates (TAC) and total proteins (TP) in the leaves of the plant. During the heat stress (HS) and recovery period, there was a significant increase in chl.a/chl.b and carot/chl.a+b ratios that may shift off the photooxidation process. Also, the increase of invertase hydrolyzate sugares (IHS) and total phenolic components play an important acclimative role as ROS scavengers and osmoprotectant agents. Furthermore, the decline of oxidative potentials (ASA/DHASA) and (GSH/TG) indicate the stimulation of ascorbate-glutathione cycle for reduction HS-induced oxidative stress. Expression of new polypeptides (including HSP100, HSP90 and small HSPs families) under HS could be considered as a defense mechanism. These results may indicate that different non-enzymatic antioxidants systems are developed in Zea leaf cells in response to heat stress (HS).
Interactions Between Ecology and Evolution in the Trinidadian Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Ecology has long been thought to influence the evolutionary process by determining the selection pressures that cause adaptive evolution. The reciprocal influence of evolution on ecological processes has received less attention, but interest in its potential influence is increasing with the recognition that ecological and evolutionary processes can occur on congruent timescales. When these two fields are combined in theoretical models, the results are predictions about population and community dynamics not obtainable when modeled alone. Despite the theoretical work on these interactions, there is a paucity of empirical studies testing the assumptions and predictions of this body of theory.The aim of this dissertation is to fill this gap. Chapter 1 reviews the theoretical literature related to how density-dependent population regulation has been incorporated into models of life history evolution. Additionally, I review the empirical literature on density-dependence with aim of finding general patterns in how populations are regulated. In chapter two I test whether density could potentially be important in the evolution of the life history of Trinidadian guppies (Poecilia reticulata). First, I conducted density manipulations of natural populations of guppies and found that guppy populations are regulated via density-dependent compensation of the demographic rates. Second, using factorial mesocosms experiments, crossing guppy phenotype with density, I found that the phenotypic fitness (measured as phenotypic growth rates) were dependent on density and that high predation guppies have a significant fitness advantage at high, but not low, densities. In chapter 3 I tested whether divergent guppy phenotypes had alternative affects on the structure and function of ecosystems. Each phenotype did produce significantly different phenotypes and the effects were often much larger than density--a traditionally important ecological trait. In chapter 4, I used a combination of experimental and mathematical modeling to separate the effects of divergent prey selectivity and nutrient recycling among the different phenotypes. The results of this analysis show that the indirect effects of the phenotypes are larger than the direct effects and that the interplay between the two are important in determining the evolution of foraging traits and potentially the rest of the life history.
Bovine Papillomaviruses — Taxonomy and Genetic Features

Currently, PVs constitute a widely diverse group of DNA viruses. PVs have been found in many mammal species, as well as in certain birds and reptiles. In addition to human beings (human papillomavirus – HPV), PVs have been identified in most domestic animals, including bovines (BPV), canines (CPVs), goats (Capra hircus papillomavirus – ChPV1), equines (Equus caballus papillomavirus EcPVs), domestic felines (Felis domesticus papilloma‐ virus – FdPV), sheep (Ovis aries papillomavirus – OaPV), and swine (Sus scrofa papilloma‐ virus – SsPV1) [3].
Relationship between shrimp processing and final product microbiological quality

Introduction: Research concerning the bacteriological quality of seafood has been a major preoccupation for the past few decades and is still intensively carried out worldwide. Aims: The objectives of this study were to assess the microbiological quality of various shrimp products marketed in Romania and to establish the existence of a correlation between the level of contamination and the type of processing used in the manufacture of each type of product. Materials and methods: Peeling, cooking and tail-removing were investigated in terms of technological processes to be further analyzed for correlation with the final microbiological quality. Samples were investigated for coliforms, E.coli , Salmonella spp. , coagulase-positive staphylococci, Clostridium spp . , Listeria monocytogenes and aerobic plate count (APC). Results: The overall contamination of shrimp samples was less pronounced in cooked, peeled, tail-on samples, than in raw, unpeeled and tail-off products. Statistically significant associations were only found between coliforms’ counts and the use of peeling, cooking and removing of the tail in the technological process. Conclusion: Coliforms contamination was shown to be significantly influenced by certain processing technologies.
Two-Inductor Non-Isolated DC-DC Converter with High Step-Up Voltage Gain

In this paper, an alternative non-isolated DC-DC converter with a high voltage boosting capability is proposed. Two inductors are used and one of them has its flux linkage increases during its charging period to achieve a high step-up voltage gain. Among the three integrated capacitors, one portrays the partial characteristic of the switched-capacitor technique, while the other two are connected in series across the load. With the two switches controlled using the same duty cycle, the proposed topology demonstrates the merits of a higher and wider range of step-up voltage gain when compared with recent topologies. In addition, a reduction in loss is induced and a higher efficiency is ensured with all the voltage stresses constrained within the output voltage. Operation of the proposed converter is analyzed and validated through experimental results obtained with a prototype.
Use of Physical Characteristic Data for Landuse Planning in Agriculture Activities: Conceptual Design

The absence of standard parameters in land use planning threaten the quality of land resources and leads to a decline in agricultural productivity, especially in Indonesia. Identification of erosion process, productivity index, and slope conditions could be considered for land use planning, especially for agriculture. Since 2018, the Indonesian government has provided a national seamless Digital Elevation Model, called DEMNAS, which has 8,5 meters resolution for development planning purposes, including environmental research. This paper aims to design a conceptual framework for utilizing the physiographic conditions, erosion identification, and projecting the productivity with productivity index values as a basis for land-use planning. The concept is formulated by using available data and literature studies, related to land resource management. The conceptual design from this study can be helpful for land use planning purposes, especially if the good quality of data provided.
Breakfast skipping is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome (641.2)

Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Dietary intake behavior influences metabolic risk factors. This study aimed to investigate the association between breakfast consumption and metabolic syndrome in working age population. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed based on NCEP ATP III guideline. The information on dietary intake behavior was obtained from questionnaires. Blood biochemical parameters, blood pressure, waist circumference were collected. There were 163 males and 210 females participating in this study. The results showed that the people who skipped breakfast had more risks of large waist circumference, high blood glucose level, high blood triglyceride level, than those who ate breakfast daily. However, the level of blood high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol in breakfast skippers was lower, compared to that of breakfast eaters. In conclusion, this study showed that breakfast consumption was an important factor influencing the development of metabolic syndrome in working age population. Therefore, breakfast consumption should be encouraged to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.
A mechanistic simulation model of seed dispersal by animals

1 In order to investigate seed dispersal by animals on a landscape scale, we developed the spatially explicit, individual‐based mechanistic model SEED (Simulation of Epi‐ and Endozoochorous Seed Dispersal). The purpose of the model is to predict patterns and densities of seeds dispersed by animals (especially mammals) within a simulated landscape. 2 The model was parameterized for sheep, cattle and deer as vectors but may be applied to other animals if data for parameterization is available. The model data base currently includes parameter values for about 100 plant species. 3 Seed attachment to and seed detachment from the fur, as well as seed excretion after passage through the gut, are explicitly simulated by drawing randomly from distributions that were determined by standardized experiments. Animal movement is simulated as a correlated random walk, but to increase reality of the model, radio‐tracking data of animals can also be used. 4 A sensitivity analysis of SEED was conducted to identify the relative importance of plant and animal traits. The analysis highlighted where the main gaps in our knowledge of seed dispersal processes lie. Even though in our study endozoochorous dispersal had the higher potential for long‐distance dispersal compared to epizoochory, there is only scarce knowledge about seed production and especially about the proportion of seeds eaten by an animal, parameters which were shown to be of major importance for dispersal. 5 A comparison of variation in plant and animal traits, respectively, showed that dispersal kernels depend more on changes in the animal vector than on the comparably little variation a particular plant species can exhibit. For this reason, animal movement is, from all the dispersal‐relevant parameters, the one for which more exact data is most urgently needed. 6 Synthesis. The newly developed simulation model will help to understand, quantify and predict long‐distance seed dispersal by animals. The possibility to incorporate real landscapes and movement data from very different animals makes the model generalizable and possibly applicable to a wide range of scientific and applied questions.