Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL FACULDADE DE VETERINÁRIA PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM CIÊNCIAS VETERINÁRIAS "INFLUÊNCIA DA SUPLEMENTAÇÃO DE LISINA NO TERÇO FINAL DA GESTAÇÃO SOBRE O DESEMPENHO DE PRIMÍPARAS SUÍNAS E SUA LEITEGADA"

INFLUENCE OF LYSINE SUPLEMENTATION IN LATE GESTATION ON SOW AND PIGLET PERFORMANCE. Author: Diogo Magnabosco Advisor: Prof. Fernando Pandolfo Bortolozzo Co-advisor: Prof. Ivo Wentz In the present study we evaluated the addition of lysine, the first limiting amino acid in the swine diet, in late gestation of pregnant gilts, and the effects on the performance of the sows and their piglets at birth and subsequent impact on the lactational period. We selected 298 nulliparous pregnant sows on the 85 day of gestation, that were distributed into two groups according to breeding age, weight, body condition score and backfat thickness (BT): Control 3.3 kg / feed / sow / day, with 0.84% lysine, corresponding to a daily consumption of 28 g / lysine / sow and Lysine an increase of 7 g lysine (corresponding to a daily consumption of 35 g / lysine / sow). The lysine was supplied from the 85 day of gestation until the transfer to maternity (110 days of gestation). Weight and BT was measured at the time of transfer and farrowing, the piglets born alive (BA) and stillbirths (SB) were counted and weighed individually within 12 hours after birth, and mummified fetuses (MUM) were counted and included in the total number of piglets born (PB). Lactation performance was evaluated in 60 females and their piglets. For this, sows were selected on the basis of weight at 85 d of gestation with litter size (BA + SB) similar for both groups immediately after farrowing. The voluntary food intake of the lactational period was measured by monitoring of the individual amount ingested on a daily basis. We found no effects (p> 0.10) on weight gain and backfat of the sows, litter size, percentage of mummified and piglet's birth weight. The lysine female group had lower percentage of stillbirths (p = 0.077). The coefficient of variation in within litter birth weight (p = 0.094) and percentage of piglets weighing less than 1100 grams (p = 0.082) had lower in the Lysine group than the Control group. The analysis performed in the subgroup of 60 sows observed during the lactation period, indicated that there is no difference between the groups (p> 0.10) in weight and backfat loss during lactation, voluntary food intake, weaning-oestrus and number of piglets weaned. The increase of 28 g / day to 35 g / day of total lysine consumed in the late gestation of gilts had no influence on the performance of sows at birth and on subsequent lactation. However, there was a trend of decrease in the percentage of stillborn piglets, piglets weighing less than 1100 g and lowest coefficient of variation in weight of the litters of sows that received a greater amount of lysine.
GaN C-Band HPA for Phased-Array Applications

In the UMS GH25-10 GaN MMIC technology a C-band high power amplifier (HPA) has been realized. The current design is primarily intended for use in a space-based SAR system with a center frequency of 5.4 GHz and a sweep bandwidth of 100 MHz. To enable reuse of the amplifier in other radar systems such as weather radar, a large bandwidth is required. A design bandwidth from 5 to 6 GHz has been used. Simulation and measurement data from on-wafer and mounted samples will be shown. Showing more than 50 W output power with 45% efficiency the HPA shows sufficient performance to be used in a module for state-of-the-art active electronically scanned arrays. The measured output power and efficiency are a record for MMIC amplifiers.
COMPARISON OF ANCHORED WITH CONVENTIONAL HANG-BACK TECHNIQUES IN BILATERAL LATERAL RECTUS RECESSION IN PATIENTS WITH EXOTROPIA

Purpose: To compare the results of conventional hang-back technique (CHBT) with that of anchored hangback technique (AHBT) for bilateral lateral rectus (LR) recession in patients with exotropia. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 60 patients underwent CHBT (group 1) or AHBT (group 2) for LR recession (30 patients in each group). Preoperative and postoperative deviation, age, sex, the amount of recession and complications were compared between the two groups during follow up. Results: Mean age was 14.2±10.3 (3-42) and 11.5±9.3 (3-42) years in groups 1 and 2, respectively. Mean preoperative distance and near deviation in group one were 35±7.0 PD and 34.6±6.8 PD; corresponding figures in group two were 34.6±7.1 PD and 33.3±7.7 PD, respectively. Mean postoperative deviation at near and distance were 8 ± 9.4 PD and 7.2±9.1 PD in group one and 8.7±7.8 PD and 8.1±7.5 PD in group two, respectively (P=0.48 and 0.98 for distance and near). At final examination, 63.3% of subjects in group one and 60% of cases in group two were within 10 PD of orthophoria. Serious complications including globe perforation, A and V patterns and vertical deviations were not observed. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of success rate (P=0.79) and complications. Conclusion: The success rate of both CHBT and AHBT for lateral rectus recession are comparable and favorable in patients with exotropia.
Dengue virus serotype 2 and 3 causing high morbidity and mortality in Swat, Pakistan

Dengue, an alarmingly growing epidemic viral disease is a major health concern. Pakistan suffered several mini and major outbreaks of dengue over the past couple of years with high morbidity rates than those commonly reported from dengue epidemics globally. Hundreds of people died in the string of dengue epidemics in Pakistan since 2005. In July 2013, a major outbreak of dengue started in Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) which has so far caused 57 deaths and thousands of morbidities. In this study, we screened 414 clinically diagnosed dengue patients for dengue specific antibodies, out of which 366 were found to be serologically positive by the Standard Diagnostics (SD) Dengue Duo test. All dengue virus (DENV) positive samples were then analyzed using a DENV serotype-specific reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction to identify the DENV serotypes present and to figure out active infections. In this study, 28.69% (105/366) of the serologically positive patients had active infection and DENV type 3 (DENV-3) was the most abundant serotype followed by DENV-2; similar to the outbreak in Punjab during 2010-11. The mortality rate from this epidemic to date has however been lower compared to the previous major DENV outbreak of 2010-11 in Lahore.
Neurofuzzy modelling of construction projects’ duration I: principles

Construction projects' duration can be modelled using traditional and artificial intelligence methods. The first part of these two papers provides an insight into the principles of modelling project durations using neurofuzzy methods. This paper presents an understanding of how these methods operate and discusses the main issues concerning their use and application in construction management. An introduction to the problems of modelling and predicting construction projects' duration is first presented. This is followed by explaining the neurofuzzy life cycle modelling process and discussing methods for modelling projects' duration. A graphical presentation of the way in which neurofuzzy methods operate is also presented and discussed.
Global approaches to identifying aberrations in early staged disease in cancers affecting women

INTRODUCTION: Breast and cervical cancer are the most common cancers in women worldwide. Widely implemented screening programs have allowed for the detection of precancerous lesions in the breast and cervix and have provided a valuable opportunity to study the earliest events in disease development with the goal of distinguishing cases that are likely to progress from those that are self limited or would spontaneously regress. OBJECTIVE: The overall objective of this thesis is to identify genes in biological pathways or networks altered in pre cancerous lesions of the breast and cervix using global analysis tools. HYPOTHESIS: I hypothesize that global transcriptome and high resolution genome analysis will identify altered genes that are shared in pre cancer lesions of both the cervix and breast. METHODS: A comprehensive Serial Analysis of Gene Expression method was used for the unbiased analysis of well characterized, frozen samples of normal cervix, CIN I, CIN II and CIN III. Tiling resolution whole genome array comparative hybridization was used for the detailed investigation of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) and atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH). The efficacy of this tool was first confirmed in commonly used breast cancer cell lines and then in archival breast cancer tissue. RESULTS: This work has led to the identification of aberrations in a chromatin remodelling gene network not previously implicated in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Genomic copy number analysis revealed novel features not previously described including aberrations to multiple components of a single biological pathway (epidermal growth factor receptor), the delineation of alteration boundaries and the identification of a novel amplicon of prognostic significance in breast cancer. We identified novel copy number changes in several genes in LCIS and ALH (including HOXB cluster genes) that were used to elucidate a genomic signature. Aberrations in HoxB7 were identified in pre cancer lesions of both breast and cervix (LCIS and CIN III) tissue. CONCLUSION: Collectively, this work demonstrates that through whole genome approach of assessment of genomic copy number and expression we can identify novel genes and gene networks that are altered during the development of pre cancer lesions.
Fast wavelength-tunable laser technique based on a Fabry-Pe/spl acute/rot laser pair with optical interinjection

A new fast tunable laser technique, which is based on a Fabry-Pe/spl acute/rot (FP) laser pair with optical interinjection, has been proposed and experimentally demonstrated. By adjusting different bias currents of FP lasers, the wavelength tuning can be realized. In the experimental demonstration, a 2.3-nm tuning range with three different wavelengths, the sidemode suppression ratio (SMSR) of >20 dB, and the wavelength switching time of <6.8 ns have been reached. In addition, the SMSR performance versus injection power level has also been investigated. This tunable laser has the advantage of simple architecture, data direct modulation, and fast wavelength tuning.
A modified architecture used for input matching in CMOS low-noise amplifiers

An architecture used for input matching in CMOS low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) is investigated in this paper. In the proposed architecture, gate and source inductors, which are essential in the traditional source inductive degeneration CMOS LNAs, are either reduced or removed. The architecture is finally verified by a narrow-band LNA and a wide-band LNA operating at 2.4-2.5 and 5.1-5.9 GHz, respectively. The narrow-band LNA has measured power gain of 24-dB, noise figure (NF) of 2.6-2.8 dB, and power consumption of 15 mW. The wide-band LNA provides 22.6-24.6-dB power gain and 2.85-3.5-dB NF while drawing 6 mA current from a 1.5-V voltage supply. Compared with their traditional counterparts, the proposed LNAs consume less chip area and present better gain performance.
Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Auto Transplantation for Chronic Pancreatitis

The endocrine dysfunction deserves a special mention as it results in diabetes, often referred to as, brittle diabetes, because of the management difficulty. Along with a spectrum of hyperglycemia, lethal hypoglycemic episodes are common in these patients. The incidence of overt diabetes in patients with CP is approximately 20%, however up to 70% have altered glucose metabolism [2]. In a series by Gall et al. [3] of patients undergoing total or partial pancreatectomy, half of late deaths were due to iatrogenic hypoglycemia [3]. Hypoglycemia has become an interesting topic as it has been shown that islet transplants result in a profound improvement in hypoglycemic episodes for many patients even if the recipient did not achieve insulin independence [4]. Although, malabsorption and statorrhea can be treated with pancreatic enzyme replacement and diabetes can be treated with insulin, pain management is an extreme challenge.
Definition of the CIE standard skies and application of high dynamic range imaging technique to characterize the spatial distribution of daylight in Chile

The effectiveness and accuracy of a daylight lighting study relies on knowing the climate and light conditions available at a given place, to then evaluate the illuminance obtained during the project process. This paper presents the methodologies of a research process carried out, whose objective is providing realistic data to provide the foundations for future lighting studies in Chile. It starts with the revision of the metrics to quantify daylight; later, the methodology used to collate the frequency information month-on-month on four types of standard CIE skies, starting from climate files, is presented. Finally, the methodology and the results obtained are shown to measure and characterize the real skies, the High Dynamic Range photographs (HDR) and as complement of this information, the illuminance measurements of the sky dome to define the types of skies of six Chilean cities. From the study applied, it is possible to conclude that knowing the standard CIE skies of a place allows us to adjust and focus the daylighting study for predetermined and predominant skies. It is just as important to mention that the measuring techniques for the skies must be adjusted and calibrated for each studied location.
Experimental Realization of an Eight-Stage XRAM Generator Based on ICCOS Semiconductor Opening Switches, Fed by a Magnetodynamic Storage System

Inductive energy storage systems reach energy densities being one order of magnitude higher than those of capacitive storages. Hence, pulsed power supplies for electric weapon or defense systems can be much more compact with inductive storages instead of capacitive ones. There is, however, one hurdle to be cleared: Inductive storage systems need opening switches instead of closing switches, being much more difficult to realize. Using our recently developed ICCOS counter-current thyristor high-power opening switch being capable of interrupting currents up to 28 kA, we report the experimental realization of an eight-stage XRAM generator fed by the world's most compact magnetodynamic storage system (MDS; energy density 60 MJ/m3, power output 1.2 MW with 4 kA during 5 s), being able to multiply the MDS' current output by eight to 32 kA. Experimental data show a pretty perfect concordance between simulation and experiment so that XRAM generators with much more than eight stages and higher energies should easily be feasible.
CONSTRUCTABILITY-BUILDABILITY-IZGRADIVOST

Izgradivost je koncept koji jos nije ostvario znacajniji utjecaj u građevinskoj praksi u Hrvatskoj, kao sto je to slucaj u zemljama poput SAD-a, Kanade, UK i Australije. Ovim se radom nastoji prihvacenu definiciju, ciljeve i output koncepta izgradivosti približiti sudionicima u građevinskim projektima, no i utvrditi sto pojedine interesne strane smatraju kljucnim problemom u eventualnom provođenju koncepta, ali i koji su uzroci problema na relaciji projektiranje-izvođenje-koristenje opcenito.
Behavior of precast ferrocement thin walls under cyclic loading: an experimental and analytical study

Thin ferrocement walls are the structural elements that comprise the earthquake resistant system of housing built with this material. This article presents the results drawn from an experimental campaign carried out over full-scale precast ferrocement thin walls, which were assessed under cyclic loading conditions. The tests assessed the strength of the walls, their hysteretic behavior, ductility, energy dissipation, equivalent damping, their coefficient of energy dissipation and their characteristic failure mode when subjected to cyclic loading conditions. Finally, an analytical model that modeled the nonlinear dynamic behavior exhibited by ferrocement walls was implemented; its feasibility and potential use in earthquake resistant design of ferrocement walls was evaluated.
Evolution of teaching and evaluation methodologies: The experience in the computer programming course at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia

En este articulo presentamos la evolucion del curso de programacion de computadores en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL). La metodologia de ensenanza evoluciono de una lineal no estandarizada a una metodologia flexible, no lineal y centrada en el estudiante. En un lado, nuestra metodologia emplea una plataforma de aprendizaje en linea que apoya los procesos de aprendizaje ofreciendo a los estudiantes y profesores navegacion autonoma de contenidos y materiales en una forma interactiva (capitu-los de libro, ejercicios y videos). Ademas, la plataforma tiene acceso libre y cerca de 900 estudiantes toman este curso por semestre. Por otro lado, nuestra metodologia de evaluacion ha evolucionado de realizar examenes conjuntos basados en papel a evaluaciones en linea adaptativas usando el concepto de CAT ((Pruebas adaptativas basadas en computador), que selecciona las preguntas a realizarle al estudiante y que asigna la calificacion del estudiante, dada su habilidad.
ULTRASONIC SENSOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF OILY CONTAMINANTS IN WATER

The measurement of the reflection coefficient of ultrasonic shear-waves at the solid-liquid interface is a technique employed for the measurement of the viscoelastic properties of liquids. An interesting property of the measurement technique is the very small penetration depth of the shear-waves into the liquid sample, that permits measurements with liquid films of some micrometers thick. This property, besides the well known tendency of oily substances to stick to the surfaces, can be used for the detection of oily contaminants in water. In this work, the employment of the ultrasonic shear-wave reflection technique to the detection of oily contaminants in water is proposed and the theoretical and experimental concepts involved are discussed. Preliminary experimental results show the measurement technique can detect SAE 40 automotive oil in water in volume proportions less than 0.5%.
Solar drying of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.): mathematical modelling, drying experiments, and effects of the drying conditions

Many manually operated farm tools and equipment require exertion of push/pull force in horizontal plane. However, very few data are available on push/pull strength of agricultural workers of India. A study was therefore, carried out to collect these data on male as well as female agricultural workers in the state of Madhya Pradesh , India . A strength measurement set-up developed at CIAE, Bhopal was used for the purpose. The d ata were collected on 1701 agricultural workers as subjects from 20 selected districts representing various agro-climatic zones of Madhya Pradesh out of which 944 were male and 757 were female. The mean age, stature and mass of the male subjects were ( 29.8 ± 9.5 ) years, ( 1649 ± 59 ) mm and ( 51.2 ± 6.4 ) kg whereas for female subjects the values were ( 33.7 ± 8.2 ) years, ( 1519 ± 54 ) mm and ( 45.0 ± 7.3 ) kg, respectively. The isometric push/pull strength of male subjects was higher than those of female subjects. The mean values for isometric push and pull strength in standing posture with both hands (in horizontal plane) were ( 242.4 ± 56.4 ) N and ( 231.0 ± 42.5 ) N, respectively for male workers and ( 175.5 ± 33.9 ) N and ( 159.4 ± 42.9 ) N, respectively for female workers. The m ass of the subjects indicated a positive correlation with isometric push/pull strength. The 5 th percentile push and pull strength values were 149.7 N and 161.2 N for male workers and 119.7 N and 88.8 N for female workers. These values can be used to set a limit in the design of manually operated farm tools and equipment as well as for manual materials handling activities involving push/pull forces depending on the frequency of movement. Considering the ergonomical requirement of 30% of the 5 th percentile strength for frequent exertions, the design limits of push and pull strengths for male workers will be 45 N and 48 N and for female it will be 36 N and 27 N. For the occasional exertions , the limit of push and pull strength is 60% of the strength which will be 90 N to 96 N for male and 72 N to 54 N for f emale workers . Key w ords: p ush/pull strength, agricultural workers, central India, agricultural machinery Citation: Agrawal K. N. , P. S. Tiwari, L. P. Gite , and V. Bhushanababu . Isometric p ush/ p ull s trength of a gricultural w orkers of C entral India . Agric Eng Int: CIGR Journal, 2010, 12(1): 115 - 124 .
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome among Health Care Providers

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors that happen together and acts as a predictor of diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). We wanted to study the prevalence of MetS among health care providers in Erbil City.314 healthcare providers were recruited in the study. Special questionnaire was designed for the study. History taking and physical examination were performed by well-trained clinician and paramedics. MetS was defined according to IDF classification. 38.5% were male, and the mean age was 37 years.31. 5% were obese. 23.2% were Medical Institute graduates and 37.3% university graduates.92% were living in urban area.21. 7% have family history of DM and 24% with family history of CVDs. The mean age for MetS was 40 years. Sex, education, occupation, Smoking, fatty food, marriage, family history of DM and CVDs were strongly associated with MetS while residency was not associated with prevalence of MetS. Statistical Processes for Social Sciences (SPSS, version-20) were used for analysis of the data. MetS is highly prevalent in our health care providers due to high prevalence of obesity, smoking and fatty diet, and low education and awareness about the condition.
Mismatch repair protein-dependent cytotoxic signaling in cells treated with the cancer chemotherapeutic cisplatin

Mismatch repair (MMR) proteins participate in cytotoxicity induced by specific genotoxic agents, including cisplatin (CDDP, cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(II)), a cancer chemotherapeutic drug utilized clinically to treat a variety of malignancies. The MMR protein complex MutSα (consisting of the MSH2 and MSH6 proteins) binds to CDDP-DNA adducts and initiates MMR protein-dependent cell death in cells treated with CDDP; however, the molecular events underlying this death were previously unclear. MMR proteins have been suggested to be important in clinical responses to CDDP; as such, a clear understanding of the mechanisms of CDDP-induced, MMR protein-dependent cell death is critical. This study demonstrates a CDDP-induced pro-death signaling mechanism which is dependent upon the MMR proteins MSH2 and MSH6. This signaling mechanism employs the tyrosine kinase c-Abl, as well as the pro-death signaling molecules cytochrome c, caspase-9 and caspase-3. CDDP induces unique conformational changes in the yeast MutSα complex, suggesting a possible mechanism for the engagement of pro-death signaling machinery. Furthermore, signaling via the pro-apoptotic p53 and p73 proteins, as well as double-strand break and replicative stress respondents ATM, γH2AX and Chk1 occurs independently of MMR protein status upon treatment of cells with CDDP, suggesting that these proteins are not involved in CDDP-induced, MMR proteindependent cytotoxic signaling. This study additionally reveals evidence for an MMR protein-dependent S phase arrest in CDDP-treated cells, which is temporally associated with MMR protein-dependent death.