Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Novel MWCNT/ZnO-Ag Nanoparticles for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol

A novel Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticle with different amounts of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) was developed in this work, aiming to shift the band edge toward longer wavelength, and provide more effective separation of electron/hole pairs. New particles were produced in a simple sol-gel method and assessed toward phenol degradation under UVA illumination. The photocatalysts were characterized by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with an energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy analysis, transition electron microscopy (TEM), BET surface area analyzer, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). The results indicated that all the samples containing MWCNTs exhibit ed higher photocatalytic activity than bare ZnO and Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles. At a 10% MWCNT addition, the novel particle achieved a photocatalytic conversion rate of 81% in removing 100 ppm phenol under UVA light after 240 min. The pH value, initial concentration and catalyst dosage were found to influence the particle’s photocatalytic performance significantly, and the kinetics of phenol degradation follow ed the pseudo-firstorder equation. The new particle could be utilized as a promising cost effective and environmentally friendly material for the degradation of organic pollutants.
Differential and Thyroid Expression of Dipeptidyl Peroxidase in Neoplastic Peptidase IV (CD26) Thyroid Tissues

This paper reports the results of research to examine the possibility of using the differential expression of two enzymes, dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPPIV/CD26, EC: 3.4.14.5) and thyroid peroxidase (TPO, EC: 1.11.1.7), as histochemical markers histopathologically to diagnose thyroid carcinomas. The research is based on previous reports that DPPIV/CD26 is overexpressed in differentiated thyroid carcinoma tissues, and that TPO activity is very low in thyroid carcinoma tissues. Differential expression of the two enzymes in 32 thyroid tissues of various thyroid diseases was studied by Northern blot analysis and histochemical analysis. On Northern blot analyses, all 14 differentiated thyroid carcinomas (11 papillary carcinomas and 3 follicular carcinomas) overexpressed DPPIV/CD26 mRNA, whereas all 17 benign thyroid tissues (4 normal thyroid tissues, 4 Graves' diseases, 2 adenomatous goiters and 7 follicular adenomas) showed faint mRNA expression of DPPIV/CD26. All 17 benign thyroid tissues expressed high levels of TPO mRNA, whereas all 11 papillary carcinomas strongly underexpressed TPO mRNA. Histochemically, all 17 benign tissues were DPPIV/CD26 negative and strongly TPO positive, while all 11 papillary carcinomas were strongly DPPIV/CD26 positive and TPO negative. Two of 3 follicular carcinomas were histochemically positive for the two enzymes. A medullary carcinoma did not show any mRNA expression of either enzyme. These results suggest that the differential expression of these two enzymes can be applied to study the thyroid tumorigenesis.
Acoustic and auditory-perceptual parameters of the voice of hearing device users

Purpose: To analyze and compare the voice parameters of users of two types of hearing devices (CI and HA) with prelingual and postlingual hearing loss, and verify the influence these hearing devices have on the auditory feedback and voice quality. Methods: The sample comprised 10 CI-using adults and eight HA-using adults – nine with prelingual and nine with postlingual hearing loss. The auditory-perceptual assessment was conducted with the Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice protocol, as well as acoustic analysis of the voice, with the PRAAT software. The statistical analysis used nonparametric tests, such as the Mann-Whitney U and the Spearman correlation, with a p ≤ 0.05 significance level. Results: A difference was observed in the sociodemographic characteristics between the groups. Despite the similar results in the voice findings, a significance was observed when comparing the CI and HA groups, regarding the frequencies of the first three formants of some vowels and voice strain. The subjects with prelingual hearing loss had a higher general degree of deviation in the voice and hypernasality. Conclusion: There was a similarity in the voice parameters of both groups. Hence, it was not possible to infer the impact of the different types of hearing devices analyzed in the acoustic parameters of the voice.
FACTORI DE PREDICŢIE AI SUCCESULUI ÎN PROCEDURILE DE REPRODUCERE UMANĂ ASISTATĂ Predictive factors of outcome in assisted reproductive technologies

Objectives. Study of predictive factors of outcome in assisted reproductive technologies. Material and methods. The retrospective study on a sample that contains information about 1,121 cycles of embryo transfer (ET) from oocytes and sperm autologous procedures. To quantify the relationship between indicators of success and infl uence factors, a multivariate analysis were used for factors affecting probability of pregnancy (biochemical or clinical) with in vitro fertilization in relation with 14 independent variables (factorial explanatory). Results. Variables with positive infl uence correlated with biochemical or clinical pregnancy were identifi ed as: type of medication for ovarian stimulation, age of embryo at the day of transfer, number of days of stimulation, number of retrieved oocytes, female age. Conclusion. Study of risk factors and their infl uence on the success of assisted reproduction technologies may offer new information and could change practice in the fi eld of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Female age, number of days of stimulation and number of retrieved oocytes are predictors for the chance of pregnancy in IVF treatments. More extensive studies are needed, especially studies that focus on the analysis of factors related to embryo quality as predictors of pregnancy in IVF.
Understanding Pragmatics

© 2015 by the English Linguistic Society of Japan * I am grateful to the secretary of the editorial committee Shin-ya Iwasaki and three anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments and suggestions. I have also benefited from the discussion with Sachiko Ide and Yoko Fujii. This work is supported in part by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) (No. 25370733) from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. All remaining errors are my own.
Reviews of Concepts in Knowledge Organization

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a classification of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). This entry discusses the current uses of the DSM, its history, the processes by which the DSM is developed and revised, the conceptual structure of the classification, and common criticisms. Received: 21 July 2017; Accepted: 27 July 2017
Effect of Polyethylene Glycol 6000 on the Generation of Antitumor Cytotoxicity in MOPC-315 Tumor Bearer Spleen Cells Cultured in the Presence or Absence of Inactivated Stimulator Tumor Cells1

Noncytotoxic spleen cells from BALB/c mice bearing 15- to 26-mm (but not 29-mm) s.c. MOPC-315 tumors that were cultured in medium containing 2% polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG) developed substantial levels of anti-MOPC-315 cytotoxicity as assayed by 51Cr release. The level of cytotoxicity obtained increased with progression of tumor growth. Addition of mitomycin C-treated stimulator tumor cells and PEG to the culture of tumor bearer spleen cells resulted in augmentation of antitumor cytotoxicity to a level that was greater than the sum of the levels of cytotoxicity exhibited by spleen cells cultured in the presence of either mitomycin C-treated tumor cells or PEG. Maximal levels developed when the spleen cells were cultured for 5 to 6 days in 2% PEG at a responder/ stimulator cell ratio of 15/1 or 30/1. Tumor bearer spleen cells that were cultured in PEG with or without added MOPC-315 stimulator cells exhibited strong anti-MOPC-315 cytotox icity but were virtually noncytotoxic to allogeneic EL4 and syngeneic blast cells. Furthermore, these spleen cells were far superior to spleen cells cultured without PEG in mediating in vivo antitumor activity in the local adoptive transfer assay. Thus, tumor bearer spleen cells cultured in the presence of PEG might be useful in immunotherapeutic regimens requiring histocompatible cells with augmented antitumor cytotoxicity but devoid of reactivity against normal cells. shown that the culture of normal spleen cells with stimu lator cells resulted in specific cytotoxicity. Similar to the recent observations by Kedar et al. (14) in the EL4 and YAC tumor systems, we observed in this paper that culture of normal spleen cells in the presence of PEG with or without stimulator tumor cells resulted in nonspecific cytotoxic activity against syngeneic tumor cells against allogeneic tumor cells syngeneic normal cells.
A Framework to Utilization of Wireless Link Capacity for Mobile Video Streaming and Video Sharing in Social Networks using Cloud

As and when the mobile users are increasing in day by day the demands of video traffic over mobile networks keep on rising, so the wireless link capacity cannot satisfying the demands of mobile user due to the variation in the link status and many disruptions, it causes long time buffering to mobile user. To overcome from this a framework is proposed for the efficient utilization of wireless link capacity by the combination of Adaptive mobile video streaming [AMoV] and Efficient social video sharing [ESoV] techniques using cloud. In AMoV, there is a combination of adaptability and scalability features, So that it provides efficient utilization of bandwidth. Likewise ESoV provides efficient social video sharing by use of same combination of features. So that user experiences continuous flow of video streaming by avoid of buffering. Keywords-Adaptive video streaming, cloud computing, mobile networks, scalable video coding, Efficient social video sharing.
Purification and Characterization of Three Elongation Factors, EF- l a , EF-lPr, and EF-2, from Wheat Germ*

Three elongation factors, EF- la, EF- 1& and EF-2, have been isolated from wheat germ. EF-la and EF-2 are single polypeptides with molecular weights of approximately 52,000 and 102,000, respectively. The most highly purified preparations of EF-1By contain four polypeptides with molecular weights of approximately 48,000, 46,000 and 36,000, 34,000. EF-la supports poly(U)-directed binding of Phe-tRNA to wheat germ ribosomes and catalyzes the hydrolysis of GTP in the presence of ribosomes, poly(U), and Phe-tRNA. EF-2 catalyzes the hydrolysis of GTP in the presence of ribosomes alone and is ADP-ribosylated by diphtheria toxin to the extent of 0.95 mol of ADP- ribose/mol of EF-2. EF-1& decreases the amount of EF- la required for polyphenylalanine synthesis about 20-fold. EF-lBr enhances the ability to EF-la to support the binding of Phe-tRNA to the ribosomes and enhances the GTPase activity of EF-la. Wheat germ EF- la, EF- lBy, and EF-2 support polyphenylalanine synthesis on rabbit reticulocyte ribosomes
Role of the IL-1 Pathway in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease ( CVD ) : Evidence from Epidemiological Studies

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) exhibit chronic activation of the innate immune system in pancreatic islets, in insulin-sensitive tissues, and at sites of diabetic complications. This results from a pathological response to overnutrition and physical inactivity seen in genetically predisposed individuals. Processes mediated by the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1 (IL-1) link obesity and dyslipidemia and have implicated IL-1b in T2D and related cardiovascular complications. Epidemiological, molecular, and animal studies have now assigned a central role for IL-1b in driving tissue inflammation during metabolic stress. Proof-of-concept clinical studies have validated IL-1b as a target to improve insulin production and action in patients with T2D. Large ongoing clinical trials will address the potential of IL-1 antagonism to prevent cardiovascular and other related complications.
Endothelial dysfunction associated with hypercortisolism is reversible in Cushing’s syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome (CS) as represented by chronic glucocorticoid excess is associated with increased rate of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. because endothelial dysfunction is an early event of atherosclerosis, we investigated whether endothelial dysfunction is associated with CS and reversible. Twenty-one CS patients due to different causes were studied for vascular endothelial function by ultrasound measurement of flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD), among whom 12 patients were re-evaluated after surgical and medical treatment; 12 ageand gender-matched subjects served as control. Percent (%) FMD in CS patients (5.8±1.9 %) was significantly (p =0.0014) lower than that in control subjects (8.1±1.7 %). In CS patients, %FMD showed significant (p <0.01) negative correlations with morning serum cortisol levels (r =-0.58) and 24-h urinary free cortisol excretion (r =-0.58). After surgical and medical treatment in CS patients, morning cortisol levels significantly (p =0.0025) decreased from 23.4 [15.6-37.3] to 10.2 [7.7-12.9] μg/dL, whereas %FMD significantly (p =0.0024) increased from 5.2±1.9 to 7.8±2.3 %; changes of %FMD after treatment significantly (p =0.0004) and inversely correlated with those of morning cortisol levels (r =-0.85), but not with those of body mass index, blood pressure, glycemic or lipid profiles. Taken together, the present study clearly revealed that endothelial dysfunction in CS patients is related to hypercortisolemia and reversible after treatment, suggesting the possible role of cortisol excess in the development of endothelial dysfunction, thereby possibly leading to increased cardiovascular complications.
BRANDING HERITAGE TOURISM IN DUBAI: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

This qualitative paper explores tourism branding for Dubai to develop brand differentiation based on factors influencing heritage tourism. Data was collected through direct interviews with relevant tourists and tourism experts. The paradigm of critical realism was adapted to analyze the data with thematic analysis by extracting related themes. Five emerging themes have been identified: perception of brand authenticity in heritage tourism, Dubai’s tourism offerings, heritage branding, marketing suggestions, and heritage tourism valorization. Research outcomes present a strategy for brand marketing Emirati heritage tourism as new strategic advances in tourism management. Practical implications suggest that heritage tourism can achieve brand differentiation among heritage tourism destinations by leveraging authenticity and modernity. This paper contributes to the theory of tourism marketing and management, with the unique case of branding Dubai as part of UAE heritage tourism, by adopting brand communication, brand identity, brand positioning, and brand personality strategies.
QUAN TIF IC AT IO N OF P H Y S IC A L AND E N G I N E E R I N G RISKS Experience in the quantification of engineering risks

This paper concentrates mainly on the quantification of selected risks in industrial activities and with those events th a t might harm the public possibly in large numbers ra ther than those a t work. The paper gives my opinion of the state of the a rt of risk identification and assessment, discusses techniques which are used and gives examples and references to assessments in nuclear plant, chemical p lan t and transport, the handling of liquefied petroleum products and others. Some assessments are exploratory, others carried out in great depth. The paper discusses the purpose of assessment, its uncertainties, its value, and pointers to further development.
AI Model to Generate SQL Queries from Natural Language Instructions through Voice

Data plays the most important role in the development of industries, small businesses. Even world leaders need the data to make analyses and make better policies for people. In almost every field where the work process is digitized need to store data and then retrieve it. According to statistics most of the data is stored in the relational database and for manipulations of the data, Structured Query Language(SQL) is commonly used. So for handling databases a person need to have specialized knowledge regarding the queries and had to remember the syntax of many complex queries. So to enhance data manipulation using SQL and to efficiently get the required query, the paper proposes a method for the generation of SQL query from natural language input, spoken(audio input) by the user. The model is constructed on NLP (Natural Language Processing) and Neural Networks (Deep Learning) technologies. Long Short Term Memory(LSTM) Model is used for predicting queries and is trained on the dataset with natural language as input and returns outline skeletal structure of the query as output. Then the output will be processed and the final query will be displayed to the user. The project also aims to benefit the people who are suffering from Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), causing pain in the finger joints, which has been attributed to work requiring a long period of typing and also to those who are not familiar with SQL queries. As this system will readily provide the required query.
Simulation Analysis of Vibration Characteristics of the Submerged-propeller Shaft Coupling System

The vibration characteristics of the submerged-propeller shaft coupling system are studied in this paper. Firstly, Based on the fluid structure interaction theory on acoustics wave equation, the vibration analysis model of the propeller-shaft system under water is established and computed. And the vibration characteristics of coupling system is analysed by comparing the shaft system and the submerged-propeller system. The results show that the natural vibration of the coupling system presents complicated propeller-shaft strong or weak coupling characteristics. Comparing the natural vibration and frequencies of the shaft system and the submerged-propeller system, all of the coupling system modes are corresponding to the shaft system or the submerged-propeller system in low frequency range. And there is strong transverse coupled vibration of coupling system near the propeller’s 1st-order transverse vibration frequency, which appears as propeller’s 1st-order transverse vibration coupling shaft’s 2nd-order transverse vibration. That indicates the strong transverse coupled natural vibration of the coupling system is easy to be excited near the low order natural frequency of propeller. Which may cause propeller’s transverse excitation force to be easily transmitted to the hull through the bearings under non-uniform flow, resulting in the severe vibration of the hull stern.
Analysis and Enhancement of Q-Factor in Thin-Film Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonator (FBAR)

In MEMS technology, MEMS Resonators has shown high potential applications in wireless communications such as Bluetooth and WIFI range. The Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) Resonator is a device which has more potential to meet the needs of today’s wireless technology. The Acoustic wave technology has attracted more attention and it’s an effective solution for achieving high-performance RF filters applications due to its low cost and small size of the device. The performance analysis of thin film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) by varying different piezoelectric material, piezoelectric material’s thickness and electrode materials is demonstrated in this paper. It is understood that the Quality factor is considerable higher for AlN as compared to ZnO and LiNbO3. Among all the materials, Aluminium electrode achieved maximum quality factor. As the thickness of piezo material decreases, it is found that the resonant frequency and Quality factor increases. Along with the Quality Factor, the top and bottom electrode thickness has a significant impact on the resonant frequency.
Numerical Simulation on Environmental Capacity Assessment in Sanmen Bay, China

Estuarine environmental capacity is the foundation for coastal biological diversity and self-purification capacity. Hence, studies on the marine environmental capacity (MEC) are the foundation for the total discharge control and water quality improvement of land-based pollutants. In the article, A calibrated two-dimensional hydrodynamic model was used to study the environmental characteristics of Sanmen Bay. The model results were used to estimate the environmental capacity of the bay. Taking the pollution problem in Sanmen Bay as an example, the method of response factor, the sub-unit control method, and the phased control method were used to estimate the environmental capacity, pollutant amounts, and the pollutant reduction in the bay. The concentrations of COD, inorganic nitrogen, and acid salt in Sanmen Bay are spatially varied, with higher values occurring in the western part and in the inner bay. The half exchange time of the whole bay is about 23 days, and the exchange time of 95% water body is about 60 days. The evaluation of MEC can not only provide technical support for the offshore aquaculture industries but also provide a scientific basis for the total control of terrigenous pollutants in coastal cities in Southern Zhejiang Province.
A model for the simulation of the Mars EDL process

In order to analyse the influence of the control operation during the soft landing on Mars and design the control operation, this paper designs a model to simulate the EDL process (i.e., entry, descent and landing) of the space probe, and uses the computer numerical simulation method to simulate. Its main advantage is that it can accurately analyse the impact on various control operations on the overall mission design, which can more intuitively to help aerospace personnel design control schemes for computer numerical simulation in actual engineering tasks. The detailed derivation process is given. The simulation results show the validity and practicability of the model.
A survey on IoT-based smart agriculture to reduce vegetable and fruit waste

Agriculture automation is a top focus and developing area for a number of countries right now. We are seeing a surge in demand for Internet of Things (IoT) in various industries these days. One of the most essential applications of IoT is agriculture. Today, we notice that the world’s population is quickly rising, and an agro product plays a critical part in this population’s existence. We are conscious of the fact that resources are limited. If we continue to farm in the traditional manner, it will be extremely difficult for the rising population to survive. Due to improper fertilizers, quantity of water, chemicals and huge amount of pesticides decreases the fertility of land. There is a need for smart agriculture to monitor all these factors which affect the fertility of soil. When the fertility is decreasing it will impact on the growth of fruits and vegetables. In this paper we are going to study how we can manage our resources through Internet of Things, multispectral camera, hyper spectral camera, and thermal camera and RGB camera. Plant diseases, pesticide control, weed control, proper irrigation, and water management are all problems in agriculture that can be readily solved with the various automated and control approaches stated above.