Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Chemical Profiling of Different Mango Peel Varieties

The present exploration was an attempt to investigate the therapeutic potential of mango peel extract. For the purpose, five different mango peels namely chaunsa, anwar ratol, langra, dusahri and desi were nutritionally characterized. The nutritional analysis indicated that mango peel is a good source of moisture, protein and minerals. The means elucidated highest moisture in the peel of desi mango 71.38±2.05 followed by anwar ratol, chaunsa, langra and dusahri as 71.01±3.91, 70.74±4.01, 69.86±5.20 and 68.33±4.14%, respectively. Moreover, protein contents were reported from 1.94±0.04 to 2.36±0.01 in respective varieties. Similarly, fat and fiber contents in respective varieties were 2.31±0.14 and 5.01±0.25, 2.26±0.10 and 5.47±0.31, 2.25±0.17 and 4.88±0.12, 2.18±0.18 and 4.69±0.17 and 2.11±0.12 and 4.53±0.18%. Likewise, the recorded NFE values for respective samples were 87.87±6.87, 87.60±3.41, 88.86±5.20, 89.09±3.85 and 89.58±2.89, respectively. In the present case, the highest K content was observed in chaunsa (18.78±1.26 mg/100g) followed by desi (18.76±0.96 mg/100g), anwar ratol (17.73±1.21 mg/100g), dusahri (17.16±1.02 mg/100g) and langra (16.21±1.12 mg/100g). Similarly, Mg and Ca were recorded as 56.11±4.21 and 87.46±6.32, 54.73±3.69 and 82.72±4.18, 52.54±1.16 and 79.81±3.85, 50.25±1.52 and 75.08±4.10 and 56.83±2.32 and 78.39±5.02 mg/100g in respective mango peels. Amongst tested mango peels, ethanolic extract of chaunsa exhibited the highest TPC (75.35±3.96 mg/100g GAE), DPPH (59.28±3.69%) and $-carotene (57.33±4.14%) activities however, FRAP value (7.88±0.19 mmol/100g) was maximum in the acetone extract of chaunsa peel. From the present investigation, it is concluded that mango peel powder potential is potential source of minerals and antioxidants.
Peak expiratory flow in normals: comparison of the mini Wright versus spirometric predicted peak flows.

Objectives. U.S. prediction equation estimated peak flows were obtained spirometrically and may not correctly predict actual peak flows that are obtained using a peak flow meter. The purpose of this investigation was to compare actual Mini Wright peak flows in normal volunteers as compared with spirometric predicted values to determine whether they are similar. Methods. Nonsmoking, nonobese adult volunteers with no history of lung disease underwent peak flow testing with an American Thoracic Society (ATS) Mini Wright peak flow meter. All subjects did three peak flows by taking a maximal deep breath and expiring as hard and fast as possible while in the standing position. The best of three efforts was taken as the peak flow value for analysis and compared with prediction equation estimates. The paired t test compared differences between actual and predicted values. The concordance correlation coefficient evaluated whether the actual peak flows were interchangeable with predicted. Results. Seventy-two volun.
Influence of ( CH 3 ) 2 NHBH 3 Concentration on Electrical Properties of Electrochemically Grown ZnO Films

Zinc oxide (ZnO) films have been deposited on nonconductive glass substrates by chemical deposition followed by electrochemical growth in zinc nitrate [Zn(NO 3 ) 2 . H 2 O] aqueous solutions containing dimethylamine-borane (DMAB) at 333 K. The effect of DMAB concentration on the structural and electrical characteristics was investigated by inductively coupled plasma analysis, X-ray diffraction, and Hall measurement. The increase in DMAB concentration gave a decrease in resistivity and an increase in carrier concentration and mobility. The boron content in the ZnO film increased with an increase in DMAB concentration. The 1.5 μm thick ZnO film with a maximum boron content of 1.1 atom % was obtained at the cathodic potential of -0.8 V from a 0.1 mol/L zinc nitrate aqueous solution with 0.1 mol/L DMAB. This film had a resistivity of 7.8 X 10 -3 Ω cm, carrier concentration of 1.2 X 10 19 cm -3 , and mobility of 86 cm 2 V -1 s -1 Boron ions originating from DMAB acted as donors for the ZnO film and gave the lattice expansion.
Coupled Transmission Line Networks in an Inhomogeneous Dielectric Medium

In this paper, two-port networks composed of two identical, coupled transmission lines embedded in an inhomogeneous dielectric (e.g., suspended substrate, microstrip) are investigated. The ABCD parameters of circuit configurations, considered by Jones and Bolljahn, are obtained for the case of inhomogeneous dielectilc. Equivalent circuits of these networks are also given. It is shown that the characteristics of such circuits differ markedly from those embedded in a homogeneous medium. In addition, experimental results are presented for three types of circuits which have been constructed and tested. There is excellent agreement between the experimental results and those predicted theoretically on the basis of the equivalent circuits.
Interaction of Plasma Streams with a Neutral Gas Cloud

Interaction of plasma streams with a neutral gas cloud was studied using gun-produced plasma and laser-produced plasma. The interaction of a quiet plasma stream shows a stable normal shock structure, but that of a plasma stream having turbulent magnetic fields shows a very complicated structure which resembles the ray structure of the type-I comet tail.From time resolved photographs of the interaction of the quiet plasma stream, we can obtain a valuable information on the process of the growth of shock waves, and the experimental results are explained in terms of the snowplow model. Similarity relation concerning the type-I comet tail is also discussed.
Evaluating π-π-Interactions as a Method for Isolation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Solution

The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), chrysene, was linked to the solid support TentaGel S-NH2 via a linker by means of synthesis. The resulting product 4-(chrysene-1-yloxy)-N-(TentaGel S)butanamide (4) was then evaluated for its ability to isolate PAHs from solution by means of π-π-interactions.
An Absolute Optical Frequency Reference Based on Doppler-Free Spectroscopy of Molecular Iodine Developed for Future Applications in Space

We present the development of a high performance optical frequency reference using Doppler-free spectroscopy of molecular iodine near 532 nm. For future applications in space, special emphasis is put on compactness and robustness of the spectroscopy setup using a specific custom-made design of a multi-pass gas cell in combination with a dedicated assembly-integration technology.
Progress towards a more sensitive measurement of the electron electric dipole moment with YbF

The electron is predicted to have a small electric dipole moment (eEDM), although so far no one has been able to measure this experimentally. The size of the eEDM is strongly connected to how badly time-reversal (T) symmetry is broken by nature. The Standard Model of particle physics, which has a small amount of T violation, predicts an unmeasurably tiny eEDM: |de| 10−38 ecm. However, it is suggested that there should be additional T-violating processes to account for the matterantimatter asymmetry in the universe. These could lead to a detectable eEDM near to the current limit |de| < 8.7× 10−29 e cm (90% confidence). Ramsey spectroscopy on paramagnetic, polar molecules has proved a very effective method for measuring eEDMs. In this thesis I explain the progress that has been made towards using ytterbium fluoride (YbF) for a new, improved measurement of the eEDM. I discuss the current operation of the experiment, and the systematic effects connected with the experiment. The statistical uncertainty of the experiment in analysed, and shown to be dominated by photon counting statistics. Then, a list of improvements to the machine are described, and simulated using rate equations and the optical Bloch equations. Taken together, these improvements enhance the sensitivity of the experiment by a factor of eleven, thus, it can be used in the near future to make a world-leading measurement of the electron EDM.
Impact Of Quarry Effluent Discharge On Heavy Metal, Chlorophyll , Vitamin And Proximate Composition Of Selected Vegetables From Ishiagu Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Heavy metal, chlorophyll, vitamin and proximate composition of selected vegetables in Ishiagu, Ebonyi State Nigeria as influenced by quarry effluent discharge were screened. Fresh samples of vegetables were collected from farms around Ishiagu quarry sites. Heavy metals were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophometer (ASS) while standard analytical methods were used to analyze other parameters. Results showed that lead concentration ranged from 0.0020±ooo a -0.019±0.00 a in the test samples while the other heavy metals also showed significant increase in all the plants when compared to control p<0.05. Result also showed a significant decrease in chloropylla, chloropyllb and Total chlorophyll of the test samples analysed when compared to control.
The kinetics of the electrodeposition of cadmium telluride

The kinetics of the electrodeposition of CdTe from an aqueous solution containing CdSO4, TeO2and H2SO4 were investigated by using a rotating ring-disc electrode. The results for tellurium deposition alone indicated that the reaction occurs through a six-electron reduction of HTeO2 +to H2Te, followed by a reaction between H2Te and HTeO2 + yielding tellurium. At HTeO2 +concentrations greater than 10-3 m, the second step of this process is very fast and the overall reaction behaves as a four-electron reduction of HTeO2 + to Te: only at lower HTeO2 + concentrations was evidence observed for the six-electron reduction. The electrodeposition of CdTe occurs through two possible pathways: Cd2+ ions can react with H2Te produced during the reduction of HTeO2 +and thus yield CdTe, or tellurium deposited on the electrode can react with Cd2+to yield CdTe. The two reactions compete with the deposition of pure tellurium. Conditions to deposit stoichiometric CdTe are suggested.
Factors associated with sugar-sweetened beverages consumption among Malaysian adolescents: findings from the Adolescent Nutrition Survey 2017

Introduction: Childhood obesity is a public health problem in Malaysia. Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with obesity in children. There is a lack of studies on factors associated with SSB consumption in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the sociodemographic factors associated with SSB consumption among Malaysian adolescents. Methods: Data of 2,021 students, aged 10-17 years on sociodemographic, SSB intake and anthropometrics were drawn from the school-based Adolescent Nutrition Survey 2017. A multistage stratified cluster sampling was used to obtain a nationally representative sample of primary and secondary school students. Body mass index (BMI)-for-age status was determined based on calculated z-score using the World Health Organization 2007 reference. SSB consumption was obtained from a food frequency questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among Malaysian adolescents were 16.6% and 14.7%, respectively. Malaysian adolescents consumed 1.4 cups of SSB per day. Rural children had a significantly higher SSB intake (1.5 cups) than urban (1.3 cups) children, while males (1.5 cups) had a significantly higher intake than females (1.3 cups). There were no significant differences in SSB consumption between thin, normal, overweight and obese adolescents. Conclusion: Almost all Malaysian adolescents consumed SSB during one month prior to the survey and the average amount consumed was 1.4 cups per day. Rural locality and male were associated with higher SSB consumption. There were differences in SSB consumption between Chinese and Malays, between Chinese and Indians, and between Chinese and Bumiputra Sarawak. There were no differences in consumption between the different BMI-for-age categories.
Thermal Decomposition of Tungsten Nitrido Precursors for Low Temperature MOCVD of WNxCy

Tungsten nitrido complexes of the type WN(NR 2)3 have been demonstrated to serve as single-source precursors for metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) of WNxCy barrier layers. To elucidate the thermal decomposition mechanisms for WN(NMe 2)3 and to optimize conditions for deposition of WNxCy films, in-situ Raman spectroscopy experiments were carried out in an up-flow, cold-wall MOCVD reactor. In this study, Raman spectra were detected at temperatures from 159 ̊C to 474 ̊C. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations were also performed to assess possible steps in the mechanistic pathway.
RECENT ADVANCES IN HYDRATE-BASED TECHNOLOGIES FOR NATURAL GAS STORAGE--A REVIEW

Interest in the possibility of storing and transporting natural gas in the form of clathrate hydrates has been increasing in recent years, particularly in some gas-importing and exporting countries.The technologies necessary for realizing this possibility may be classified into those relevant to the four serial processes (a) the formation of a hydrate, (b) the processing (dewatering, pelletizing, etc. ) of the formed hydrate, (c) the storage and transportation of the processed hydrate, and (d) the regasification (dissociation) of the hydrate. The technological development of any of these processes is still at an early stage. For hydrate formation, for example, various rival operations have been proposed. However,many of them have never been subjected to actual tests for practical use. More efforts are required for examining the different hydrate-formation technologies and for rating them by comparison. The general design of the processing of the formed hydrate inevitably depends on both the hydrate-formation process and the storage/transportation process, hence it has a wide variability. The major uncertainty in the storage-process design lies in the as-yet unclarified utility of the "self-preservation" effect of the naturalgas hydrates. The process design as well as the relevant cost evaluation should strongly depend on whether the hydrates are well preserved at atmospheric pressure in large-scale storage facilities. The regasification process has been studied less extensively than the former processes. The state of the art of the technological development in each of the serial processes is reviewed, placing emphasis on the hydrate formation process.
Measurements of Nitric Oxide and Peroxynitrite

Although there is much interest in NO (nitric oxide) and peroxynitrite (OONO), their measurement in biological media is difficult because of their short lifetimes and low concentrations. Here, the use of an NO-sensitive electrode is first described for direct realtime measurement of NO in endothelial cells. A method for detecting peroxynitrite produced by the macrophage is also given. Brief references to other methods are included in the comments sections.
Two-Dimensional Spreads of Synaptonemal Complexes from Solanaceous Plants. I. The Technique

Using β-glucuronidsase the cell walls of tomato and potato primary microsporocytes can be digested. When the resulting protoplasts are exposed to distilled water, they burst, and complete sets of synaptonemal complexes are released to settle on plastic coated slides. After drying and formalin fixation, the synaptonemal complexes can be stained with silver or phosphotungstic acid and observed in the light and/or electron microscope. Silver staining gives better contrast for both light and electron microscopy but stains only lateral elements and kinetochores. Phosphotungstic acid staining gives little or no contrast for light microscopy, but stains both the lateral and central elements of the synaptonemal complex, kinetochores, and structures that are probably recombination nodules for electron microscopy. This technique offers a powerful tool for genome analysis by allowing (1) the determination of relative and absolute lengths of synaptonemal complexes and chromosome arm ratios at pachytene, (2) the analy.
ANALYSIS OF TUMOR SUPPRESSOR GENE USING MOLECULAR IMAGING FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE

Breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 (BRCA1) is a prominent gene responsible for hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Although increasing evidences indicate that BRCA1 participates in multiple cellular processes, its precise mechanisms in these processes remain unclear. To elucidate the molecular function of BRCA1 as a tumor suppressor gene, we analyzed the various functions of BRCA1, such as apoptosis, DNA repair, and cell cycle regulation. We recently analyzed the cellular responses of BRCA1 to various DNA damages using a molecular imaging technique. In particular, we examined the in situ response of BRCA1 accumulation at laser micro-irradiation– induced double-strand breaks (DSBs) and single-strand breaks (SSBs). BRCA1 accumulated at DSBs via its amino (N)and carboxyl (C)-termini. N-terminal BRCA1 rapidly accumulated at DSBs in a Ku80-dependent manner. In contrast, BRCA1 accumulated at SSBs via its C-terminus and with different kinetics from its accumulation at DSBs. BRCA1 accumulation at SSBs was abolished by caffeine treatment of the cells, which inhibits the PI3-kinases ataxia telangiectasis mutated (ATM) and ataxia telangiectasis mutated-related (ATR). To analyze the response of BRCA1 to UV irradiation, we generated local UV irradiation in cell nuclei using an isopore membrane filter. Interestingly, BRCA1 accumulation was dependent on a protein that is involved in the nucleotide excision repair pathway. Furthermore, BRCA1 immediately accumulated at the locally UV-irradiated sites in a transcription-dependent manner. These results suggest that BRCA1 is involved in the transcription-coupled repair (TCR) process for UV irradiation–induced DNA damage. Furthermore, we have identified a new BRCA1associated protein by proteomics, and are analyzing the properties of this protein. These precise analyses of BRCA1 and its related proteins will contribute to the development of novel molecular diagnoses and therapies for the personalized medicine of breast and ovarian cancers.
Differentiation of Yellow Rust and Powdery Mildew in Winter Wheat and Retrieving of Disease Severity Based on Leaf Level Spectral Analysis

Yellow rust and powdery mildew are two important diseases of winter wheat in China.The coincidence of their occurrence in field poses a challenge in their management and prevention.In the present study,the leaf spectra of the two diseases were measured by a spectrometer.Based on these data,we assessed the feasibility of differentiating the two diseases and evaluating their severity degrees.The disease sensitive bands and spectral features were identified through correlation analysis and independent t-test,including band regions at 665~684,718~726 nm etc.and spectral features of DEP550-770,SIWSI etc.Based on these bands and spectral features,the models for disease discrimination and severity retrieving were developed according to FLDA and PLSR analysis,respectively.The results showed that the selected bands and spectral features can differentiate the yellow rust and powdery mildew explicitly,which yielded an OAA of 80%. It is noted that the discrimination model performed especially well(OAA=95%) in classifying those diseased leaves with damage proportion over 20%. The retrieving model of disease severity that were constructed by spectral features achieved reasonable estimates,with the RMSE for both diseases less than 15%. The leaf level models for discriminating powdery mildew and yellow rust and estimating their disease severity serve as a basis for further study in diseases differentiation and detection at canopy level.
NATURE RELATEDNESS: INVESTIGATING DIFFERENCES AMONG RURAL, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN POPULATIONS IN CONNECTION TO NATURE SCORES

iii CONTENTS iv LIST OF FIGURES vi LIST OF TABLES vii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 Research Objectives 3 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 5 Defining Connection to Nature 5 Measuring Connection to Nature 6 Benefits of Connection to Nature 8 Education Impact of Connection to Nature 11 Impact of Parental Beliefs on Connection to Nature in Children 11 CHAPTER 3: METHODS 15 Instrument 15 Sampling 19 Quantitative Data Analysis 22 Qualitative Data Analysis 22 CHAPTER 4: RESULTS 23 Demographic Characteristics 25 Results of Research Objectives 30 v Type of Environment When Growing Up 30 Impact of Parenthood on Nature Relatedness Scores 34 Impact of Participation in Outdoor Activities on Nature Relatedness Scores 36 Impact of Outdoor Activities During Childhood on Nature Relatedness Scores 39 Impact of Screen Time on Nature Relatedness Scores 42 Open Ended Question 45 CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION 53 Limitations 59 Suggestions for Additional Research 61 Conclusion 62 REFERENCES 63 APPENDIX A – SURVEY INSTRUMENT 71 APPENDIX B – UNEDITED OPEN ENDED QUESTION RESPONSES 95 APPENDIX C Differences Among Sample Groups: Snowball, Park Service, and MTurk 126
The significance of prognostic profiling in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological neoplasia characterized by clonal expansion of the most mature B lymphocytes, plasma cells (Plc), in the bone marrow (BM). Due to new treatment modalities, the 5-years survival has improved in the last 15 years, and nowdays ranges from 60-70%. The individual prognostic profile is based on the biological characteristics of the disease, clinical characteristics of patients and therapeutics response characteristics. The biological characteristics of the disease are defined by the clinical stage according to the Durie-Salmon classification and prognostic indices such the international staging system (ISS) and revised ISS (R-ISS). Numerous different mutations of prognostic significance have been discovered applying methods of molecular genetics such as next generation sequencing (NGS). The age and comorbity status of patients are the most important clinical characteristics because they are crucial for therapeutic choice and suitability for treatment with high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. The prognostic influence of therapeutic response is very important and the most powerful prognostic factors are achievements of complete remission (CR) and minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity.