Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ATHEROSCLEROTIC VESSEL WALL SIMULATION BY AN AM-FABRICATED CYLINDER

Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial disease manifested in the accumulation in the artery wall of protein-lipid components, collagen, inflammatory cells. The last stages is characterized a sharp decrease in blood flow, due to a decrease in the lumen of the artery. Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases (myocardial infarction, strokes, etc.) and as a consequence the leading worldwide cause of death [1]. Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease that has been developing asymptomatically for decades. The first visible clinical signs can be seen only in the last stages of atherosclerosis, when the greater part of the lumen of the vessel is occluded [2, 3]. The process of formation of atherosclerotic plaques occurs in following stages: – The appearance of lipid spots at the first stage is due to the deposition of lipid-protein complexes of blood plasma in a thin layer of the inner shell of the arteries [4]. Later on these spots can develop atherosclerotic plaques. The accumulation of lipoproteins in the inner shell of the artery is promoted by an increased concentration of cholesterol in the plasma, damaged endothelium, etc [5]. – Lipoprotein complexes are partially bound to the intercellular substance. Then there is oxidation, which causes local inflammation. Inflammation causes the attachment of blood plasma leukocytes. Phagocytizing lipoproteins, macrophages are converted into xantom cells. This contributes to the thickening of the intima, the accumulation in it the components of blood plasma, collagen and inflammatory cells. A lipid-rich atheromatous mass appears after xantom cells die [6]. – Initially, the plaque slowly grows almost without narrowing the lumen of the vessel. However, over time, its growth accelerates and it significantly narrows the lumen of the vessel. – In the late stages of atherosclerosis, small ruptures appear on the surface of the plaques causing adhesion of the blood and fibrin elements, which narrow the lumen even more. It is the main mechanism of thrombi formations [7]. Atherosclerosis affects vessels of different calibers, but mainly
THE APPLICATION OF SCATTEROMETER WINDS AT NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States is responsible for providing High Seas wind warnings for a large portion of the Northern Hemisphere oceans. Wind warning categories are defined by the Beaufort Scale and consist of GALE (17.2 to 24.4 m s), STORM (24.5 to 32.6 m s) and HURRICANE FORCE (32.7 m s or greater) for non-tropical sources of wind and TROPICAL STORM (17.2 to 32.6 m s) and HURRICANE (32.7 m s or greater) for tropical events. This paper will give an overview of NOAA’s experience with QuikSCAT winds at both the Ocean Prediction (OPC) and Tropical Prediction Centers (TPC). To be used effectively in the forecast process, data must be consistently delivered to the forecasters in a timely manner and displayed in a comprehensible fashion. Near real-time scatterometer derived winds from the NASA QuikSCAT satellite have proven to be extremely useful to NOAA forecasters. In a recent survey, ten percent of all short-term wind warnings issued by the OPC were determined using QuikSCAT winds. QuikSCAT winds were also used to more accurately place half to two thirds of all weather features on manual ocean surface analyses. QuikSCAT with its wide swath and large retrievable wind range is the first data set to consistently observe winds well into the Hurricane Force category in extratropical cyclones. Based on QuikSCAT winds OPC forecasters are now able to detect and better understand Hurricane Force extratropical cyclones. QuikSCAT’s impact on tropical cyclone analysis and forecasting has been less dramatic. QuikSCAT is used routinely to determine the outer radius of Tropical Storm Force winds. Heavy rain and scale effects limit the capabilities of QuikSCAT to estimate the intensity and determine if a developing tropical cyclone has closed off a circulation. However, forecasters at the TPC have examined the climatology of Gulf of Tehuantepec gap winds using QuikSCAT and have been able to improve wind forecasts. Large sea surface temperature (SST) gradients exist over the mid-Atlantic coastal and offshore waters of the U.S. QuikSCAT has revealed that large wind speed gradients often coincide with these SST gradients. OPC forecasters now factor in low-level stability when making wind forecasts. The overall impact of QuikSCAT on marine forecasting in NOAA has been very positive. QuikSCAT winds in fact have revolutionized the ocean forecasters ability to assess near surface winds over vast ocean areas.
Gain Enhancement of a Dual-Band Planar Slot Dipole using AMC Plane for WBAN and WLAN Applications

─ A dual band slot dipole antenna made from textile is proposed for Wireless Body Area Network and Wireless Local Area Network applications. The proposed antenna is integrated with an artificial magnetic conductor plane to mitigate backward radiation and reduce Specific Absorption Rate when operated on body. The artificial magnetic conductor plane is formed using a 3 x 3 array of unit cells, each consisting of a square patch integrated with diamond-shaped slot. The proposed antenna (denoted as Antenna B) is compared against another similar antenna (Antenna A) in free space and on-body, in flat condition (on chest) and under two bending axes (xand y-axes) on the upper arm. Results indicate that Antenna B provided wider upper bandwidth to 766 MHz (in flat condition) and up to 875 MHz when bent. Besides that, higher gain of up to 5 dB with improved front-to-back ratio are also observed. Index Terms ─ Antennas, artificial magnetic conductor, metamaterial, multiband antennas, wearable antennas.
Estimating global solar radiation using wavelet and data driven techniques

The objective of this study is to apply a hybrid model for estimating solar radiation and investigate their accuracy. A hybrid model is wavelet-based support vector machines (WSVMs). Wavelet decomposition is employed to decompose the solar radiation time series into approximation and detail components. These decomposed time series are then used as inputs of support vector machines (SVMs) modules in the WSVMs model. Results obtained indicate that WSVMs can successfully be used for the estimation of daily global solar radiation at Champaign and Springfield stations in Illinois.
University of Groningen Relationship between molecular structure and supramolecular morphology of DODA-EO2- biotin and related lipids Huetz,

We have recently reported that a biotinylated lipid molecule, called DODA-EO2-biotin, forms tubular lipid structures upon hydration, which act as a matrix for the formation of ordered helical arrays of streptavidin as well as for secondary macromolecular recognition reactions involving biotinylated structures (Ringler et al., 1997). In the present study, the supramolecular structures formed by the compounds obtained during the synthesis of DODA-EO2biotin and of compounds structurally related to DODA-EO2-biotin were investigated by transmission electron microscopy, with the objective being to understand the relationship between molecular structure and supramolecular morphology. From the eight lipid molecules investigated, only DODA-EO2-biotin formed tubular structures. Several structural parameters were identified as playing a role in the formation of DODA-EO2-biotin tubes, such as the chirality of the biotin moiety, the saturated nature of the lipid chains, the presence of amide bonds and the correct length and structure of the hydrophilic spacer. In addition, helical crystals of streptavidin were only obtained upon binding of streptavidin to the supramolecular assemblies formed by DODA-EO2-biotin. © 1997 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.
Chapter 11 Response of Zooplankton to Restoration and Climate Warming in Alte Donau

Lake restoration is commonly assessed by changes in water transparency, nutrients and biomass of phytoplankton, while information about changes in zooplankton that is triggered by lake management is often missing. In our 19-year study we used rotifers and crustaceans to document the effect of restoration measures on zooplankton in the oxbow lake Alte Donau, a former side-arm of the Danube River which is most popular for recreation and angler (cyprinid-dominated shallow water). The record covers four management periods: the period before restoration, the restoration (including years of chemical phosphate precipitation by Riplox treatment), the re-establishment of macrophytes and the sustained ‘stable conditions’. We found the highest abundance of all zooplankton in the first Riploxyear, with decreasing zooplankton abundance in following periods associated with the decline of phytoplankton. In the long term, the main compositional change related to a shift from a cladoceran-rotifer-rich to a copepod-rotifer-rich zooplankton assemblage. Thus, the large-bodied zooplankton shifted from a community composed of mainly filter-feeding herbivorous cladocerans under eutrophic algalturbid conditions to mainly selective-feeding omnivorous and herbivorous copepods under mesotrophic transparent-water conditions. While the carbon ratio between zooand phytoplankton increased significantly during the first three periods and remained high under ‘stable conditions’, the mean body size of zooplankton did not exhibit a long-term trend. Short-term increases of large-bodied zooplankton coincided with an intermittent increase of calanoid copepod abundance (Eudiaptomus K. Teubner (*) Department of Limnology & Biological Oceanography, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria e-mail: katrin.teubner@univie.ac.at M. Großschartner DWS-Hydro-Ökologie GmbH, Vienna, Austria e-mail: monika.grossschartner@dws-hydro-oekologie.at I. Teubner Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation, Faculty of Mathematics and Geoinformation, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria e-mail: irene.teubner@geo.tuwien. ac.at 1
Food habits and prey spectrum of Spotted Owlet(Athene brama) in Madurai District,Tamil Nadu,southern India

We studied the food habits and prey spectrum of the Spotted Owlet(Athene brama) in Madurai District,Tamil Nadu,southern India,between 2007 and 2009 by analyzing their regurgitated pellets.A total of 4181 pellets were analyzed and 40278 individual prey remains of 16 prey species recorded.The number of prey items per pellet varied from 1 to 31 with an overall mean prey of 9.6 ± 3.03. Our analysis revealed that invertebrates were the predominant prey(insecta 83.0%;arachnida 1.1%;myriapoda 0.2%) followed by vertebrates(reptiles 3.3%;mammals 2.9%). Mammalian prey species in the diet included Mus spp. ,Rattus rattus,Suncus murinus,Tatera in? ica,Ban? icota bengalensis and micro chiropteran bats.
Biomass ash and cattle slurry mixture solid fraction extracting and its use in agriculture

As the use of local biofuels (wood and peat) in bioenergy production increases, the amount of ash as industrial waste increases. The use of wood ash from large furnaces is a technologically complex, time consuming and expensive process. The methods used to bury ashes by landfilling are unsustainable and expensive. A sustainable solution that reduces pollution is needed, as pure wood ash is a valuable source of plant food. Ash contains macro and trace elements that are needed by plants and can partially replace mineral fertilizers in agriculture, especially organic ones. The use of ash in agriculture has been little studied and implemented, the use of technology has not been resolved (ash collection and screening, fractionation, drilling, evaluation, etc.). The paper investigates the problem of mixing ash and slurry, so that the prepared ash can be spread with mechanized spreaders. Beef slurry is used as a binder to help create solid ash fractions. Studies have been carried out on the use of the obtained mixture in cultivation of summer wheat “Robbie” at different dose rates from 2-10 t·ha -1 . The results showed that in order to return a field with a soil pH of 3-4 units to production at least 6 t·ha -1 of the obtained mixture are needed. After grain cleaning, an increase in the grain weight was observed for wheat fertilized with ash-liquid manure mixture. Compared to fertilized wheat, it ranged from 10 to 18 %, as well as an increase in TGM of 0.44 to 2.66 %.
Strategies for Success: How a Small Business Competes in the Motorhome Industry in Ireland

The motorhome industry in the Irish economy has grown and transformed over the last 20 years with a rise in the number of motorhome companies and campsites around Ireland. This is a small competitive industry that has faced numerous economic challenges, in particular since the economic downturn in 2008. The failure of many firms’ strategy can arise from the firm’s inability to gain a competitive advantage (Porter, 2008). This study provides an analysis of how a small Irish motorhome company can achieve a competitive advantage to increase its business profitability, growth and performance. The motorhome industry in Ireland has received little attention in the business literature. Therefore, the methodology of this study involved the collection of primary data from interviews held with a motorhome manufacturer and a motorhome company. Customer surveys were also randomly distributed to obtain information regarding the motorhome industry and motorhome company in question. This qualitative analysis is accompanied with Porter’s Five Forces (1980) framework to analyse how a small business positions itself in the market to gain a competitive advantage. Since the 2008 economic downturn, a complex and highly competitive marketplace confront many small businesses in Ireland. There is an increase in the intensity of rivalry as the motorhome industry is relatively small in Ireland with each dealer striving to increase its customer base. In 2012, the government introduced policies such as an introduction in Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) on all new motorhomes purchased and a Value Added Tax (VAT) Margin Scheme which inhibited positive growth and performance in the motorhome industry. These constraints heighten the importance of a company to diversify its strategy. In the motorhome industry, the rental service provides the opportunity of increasing a company’s profitability, customer base and business profile. A larger motorhome market exits in the UK which could potentially increase the performance of a company, however uncertainty is exposed in the British market due to Brexit. The aim of the study is to provide context on the Irish motorhome industry, identify the position of a small motorhome company within the industry and provide suggestions to the company for future development.
Technological Developments for the Production of High Oleic Palm Oil

Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid in the plant kingdom. When compared with polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is considered neutral with respect to coronary heart disease. In addition, it is more stable than polyunsaturated fatty acids. Palm oil and palm olein can be considered to have high oleic acid content, with levels of 39% and 45%, respectively. However, when compared with olive oil which has 80% oleic acid and with other high oleic (HO) oils produced through genetic modification and plant breeding, they fall into the low range category. For vegetable oils with a high degree of polyunsaturation, the target is to produce lower polyunsaturation and higher monounsaturation, while maintaining a low saturation content. The ‘Mediterranean diet’ comprises a combination of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, cereals and pasta. As the life expectancy of people living in the Mediterranean regions is among the highest in the world, with the populace having low rates of chronic diseases, the connection with consumption of olive oil is to be expected. Some studies have shown the beneficial effects of diets high in monounsaturation. In a long-term study conducted at the Universidad Autonoma of Madrid, 46 men and 32 women (with a mean age of 42 years) recruited from closed religious communities were placed on a diet rich in polyunsaturated fat (from sunflower oil) for 12 weeks, and then switched to an alternative monounsaturated diet (based on olive oil) for 16 weeks (men) or 28 weeks (women). The total fat content of the alternative diet was 37% for the men and 36% for the women.
SELECTION FOR IMMUNE RESPONSE IN JAPANESE QUAILS

Japanese quails were divergently selected for antibody titer to inactivated Newcastle disease virus vaccine. Correlated responses of body weight at different ages, egg weight and egg number (first 45 days), fertility and hatchability percentages, some serum parameters and phagocytic activity were also estimated. Actual selection differential values from the base to the first, from the first to the second, from the second to third and from the base to the third generations were 2.54, 1.96, 1.4 and 5.9, respectively, in the high line and-2.4, - 2.47, -1.35 and-6.22, respectively in the low line. The average response per generation was 0.88 and - 0.93 in the high and low lines, respectively. Cumulative correlated response was 0.21 and-0.09 g in both high and low lines. The correlated response of egg number and egg weight during the first 45 days of egg production and hatchability percentage was small and insignificant in both selected lines. Differences in phagocytic activity or phagocytic index among lines were insignificant. Serum from quails of the high line was significantly (P<0.01) higher in total serum protein (4.61±0.47 g/100ml), globulin (2.80±0.47 g/100 ml) and gamma globulin (0.51±0.02 g/100 ml) than the low line (total protein, 3.05±0.38; globulin, 1.52±0.38; gamma globulin, 0.44±0.02).
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Anxiety is a useful warning sign that helps an individual face potential or real danger. At appropriate levels, it serves as a warning for the presence of internal or external threats, causing a person to be alert and prepare to deal appropriate‐ ly with such situations. Moreover, moderate levels of anxiety can lead to improved performance in several activities. However, anxiety becomes pathological when its duration is excessively long or its intensity is extremely high and leads to significant suffering and distress. In such cases, anxiety is appropriately described as part of a pathological response, characterizing an anxiety disorder. The historical concept of a unitary anxiety disorder has been replaced by a heterogeneous group of psychopathologies with different etiologies. Panic disorder is a complex anxiety disorder that involves both recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, and persistent concern about having additional attacks. The present chapter reviews current psychobiological perspectives in the etiology and treatment of panic disorder. The first section describes the current classification of this anxiety disorder. We then explore possible neural circuitry associated with panic disorder. Finally, the chapter addresses current treatment approaches, considering the efficacy of different forms of psychotherapy and pharmacological treatments.
Patterns and Mechanisms of Lexical Changes in the Languages of Symbiotic Communities: Kinship Terminology in Karashevo (Banat, Romania)

This article deals with the ethnolinguistic situation in one of the most archaic areas of language and cultural contact between South Slavic and Eastern Romance populations — the Karashevo microregion in Banat, Romania. For the first time, the lexical-semantic group of kinship terms in the Krashovani dialects from the Slavic-speaking village of Cara șova and the Romanian-speaking village of Iabalcea is being analysed in a comparative perspective as two separate linguistic codes which “ serve ” the same local culture. The main goal of the research was to investigate patterns of borrowing mechanisms which could link lexical (sub) systems of spiritual culture under the conditions of intimate language contact in symbiotic communities. It will be shown that, in such situations, the equivalent translation becomes relevant as a specific strategy of linguistic code interrelationships. Even though kinship terminology in closely contacting dialects has the potential to help linguists trace back the socio-historical conditions and outcomes of language contact (such as marriage patterns), linguistic methods have their limitations in the case of poorly documented vernaculars. These limitations could be overcome by compiling more data on “isocontacting” communities and, possibly, by analysing this data using quantitative tools. DOI: 10.31168/2305-6754.2020. 9.1. 14
OBSERVATION ON THE EMBRYONIC AND LARVAL DEVELOPMENT OF TILAPIA NILOTICA

The observations on the embryonic and larval development of Tilapia nilotica have been carried out since 1979.The embryonic and larval development of Tilapia nilotica are similar to those of Tilapia massambica,but with some small differences.The results of our observations are briefly described as follows:1.Fertilized eggs are found incubated in the mouth of female fish untile the post larval stage.2. The fertilized egg is swollen after absorption of water.Their oval size 2.06 to 2.40 mm in length and 1.35 to 1.80 mm in width.The size of the eggs are in propotion to the body size of the female fish.3. The fertilized egg of Tilapia nilotica develops very slowly.The duration of incubation from fertilized egg to the embryo breaking off from the membrane lasted about 79 hours at a water temperature of 25-29 C.It takes 19-21 days for the pre-larval stage to grow into young fish at a temperature of 24.9-29.3 C.4. According to the moephological characteristics,the embryonic development of Tilapia nilotica can be divided into 11 stages: fertilized egg stage,cleavage stage,blastula stage,neural plate stage,organogenesis stage,blood circulation stage,incubation stage,prelarval stage,post larval stage,prejuvenile stage and post juvenile stage.
Vulnerability to rumors during the COVID-19 pandemic:Results of a national survey

Abstract Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many rumors have emerged. Given prior research linking rumor exposure to mental well-being, we conducted a nation-wide survey to document the base rate of rumor exposure and factors associated with rumor vulnerability. Between March to July 2020, 1237 participants were surveyed on 5 widely-disseminated COVID-19 rumors (that drinking water frequently could be preventive, that eating garlic could be preventive, that the outbreak arose because of bat soup consumption, that the virus was created in an American lab, and that the virus was created in a Chinese lab). For each rumor, participants reported whether they had heard, shared or believed each rumor. Although most participants had been exposed to COVID-19 rumors, few shared or believed these. Sharing behaviors sometimes occurred in the absence of belief; however, education emerged as a protective factor for both sharing and belief. Together, our results suggest that campaigns targeting skills associated with higher education (e.g. epistemology) may prove more effective than counter-rumor messages.