Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Biogeographical patterns in vertebrate assemblages of the Czech Republic: regional division in the context of species' distributions in Europe

Abstract. This study attempts to explore biogeographical patterns in vertebrate assemblages of the Czech Republic and to delineate faunal biogeographical regions of the country. We focused on native terrestrial species and first explored main gradients in the composition of their assemblages. The first gradient revealed by Principal Coordinate Analysis was best correlated with climatic variables, whereas the second gradient can be ascribed rather to longitude and to the associated habitat change. Using the spatially constrained clustering, the Czech Republic was divided into five cohesive regions and species above-average associated with these regions showed distinct distributions within the European continent. Delineated regions also significantly differed at least in three considered environmental variables. We provided clear evidence that species distribution data gathered by national mapping support main biogeographical patterns suggested by previously published expert-based classifications of the country. We also demonstrated that the fauna of the Czech Republic shows a biogeographical pattern very similar to that showed by natural habitats defined in terms of plant communities. This indicates that both fauna and flora of the Czech Republic yield to the same environmental forces and biogeographical processes such as spreading of faunistic and floristic elements from the adjacent Carpathian Mountains and the Pannonian Basin.
Methicillin- and Inducible Clindamycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Patients with Wound Infection Attending Arba Minch Hospital, South Ethiopia

Background Wound infection is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections. Different bacteria cause infection, of which Staphylococcus aureus is one of the known bacteria in causing infection with increased drug-resistant isolates. Objective To assess the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of methicillin and inducible clindamycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among patients with wound infections attending Arba Minch Hospital. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2017. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect demographic data and clinical characteristics. Wound swabs were cultured and identified by standard techniques. Antibiotic susceptibility tests were performed by the Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method. Methicillin resistance was detected using the cefoxitin (30 μg) antibiotic disc while inducible clindamycin resistance was detected by the D-zone test. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science, version 20. p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results A total of 161 patients were enrolled and a majority of them were female (90, 50.9%). Among the collected samples, 79 (49.7%) were positive for S. aureus; of this, methicillin resistance accounted for 65 (82.3%). Out of 22 (27.8%) erythromycin-resistant isolates, 19 (24.1%) showed inducible clindamycin resistance. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus showed higher resistance against tetracycline (72.3%) followed by cotrimoxazole (43.1%) and 100% sensitivity to vancomycin. The overall prevalence of inducible clindamycin resistance among methicillin-resistant isolates was 16 (24.6%). Conclusion The increasing prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus and the coresistance against other therapeutic options like clindamycin is becoming an obstacle in the treatment of infections which need attention from concerned bodies.
EFFECT OF AILANTHUS EXCELSA EXTRACT IN HEPATIC DISORDERS

Objectives of the present Investigations is to study hepatoprotective activity of methanol and aqueous extract of leaves of Ailanthus excelsa. Desired plant part was collected, air dried at room temperature in shadow and coarsely ground. The powdered material of leaves was extracted with methanol and distilled water in Soxhlet apparatus. Duration of the study was 10 days. All the animals were sacrificed on the 11 th day for the estimation of various bio-chemical parameters like SGOT, SGPT, ALP, and TB. Control group animal showed decreased level of TP compared to normal significantly. Treatment with Silymarin, Methanolic extract, Aqueous extract of A.excelsa significantly increased serum albumin level. Silymarin and Methanolic extract (400mg) more effective than Methanolic extract (200mg) Aqueous extract (400mg) and Aqueous extract (200mg) of A.excelsa. Carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity was significantly prevented by pretreatment with methanolic and aqueous extracts of A.excelsa leaves the preventive effect causing reduction in elevated biochemical parameter levels like serum ALT, AST, ALP and total bilirubin and increase in serum total protein and serum albumin levels after methanolic and aqueous extract treatment has confirmed the hepatoprotective effect of A.excelsa leaves in liver damage models in rats and near restoration of hepatic cells with minor fatty change and absence of necrosis was also identified with the histological slides.
Code-Mixing in Sabah and Sarawak English Short Stories

This study explored code-mixing in selected English short stories from Sabah and Sarawak. It examined the types of code-mixing found in these short stories and the basis for these code-mixing. 20 short stories were selected from two anthologies, “Chronicles of KK” and “Short Stories from Sarawak: Death of a Longhouse & Other Stories”. This study applied a qualitative research method, and the data were analysed using Musyken’s (2000) and Hoffman’s (1991) theories. Two types of code-mixing were found in the short stories which are insertion, and alternation, with insertion being the most common type found, especially lexical items from Sabah and Sarawak’s local or indigenous languages. The study discovered that the reason these code-mixing was used was to talk about a particular topic, to clarify the speech content for interlocutor, to express group identity, to repeat something for clarification and as a form of interjection.
Towards a European Marine Ecosystem Observatory (EMECO)

agencies to maximise benefits from operational monitoring programmes (e.g. EuroGOOS, ECOOP GMES). As pressure upon national resources mount and growing awareness of environmental problems with a transboundary nature continues, for example at a catchment level in the Water Framework Directive and for a prospective European marine directive, the need for (international) collaborative regional initiatives have begun to be realised. As the first step towards establishing a wider regional initiative a European Marine Ecosystem Observatory (EMECO) has been established within the North Sea. To develop EMECO (www.cefas.co.uk/emeco) a bottom – up approach has been adopted based upon collaboration between agencies with statutory responsibilities for a range of environmental pressures from monitoring and assessment of nutrients and hazardous substances, wave monitoring to fish stock assessments. The monitoring programmes associated with such activities are by nature long-term and these programmes form key components of EMECO. However, there are a range of other programmes with either a relevant North Sea component (EU Ferry Box programme, International CPR programme, Smart-Buoy programme) or are part of wider initiatives (e.g. satellite remote sensing) that will also contribute to the observatory. It will also embrace initiatives to protect and conserve renewable and sustainable resources such as Marine Protected Areas and closed area for fisheries such as the Dutch Cod Box. The observatory will provide an opportunity to integrate research with monitoring and assessment programmes and to undertake reviews at a regional level to identify gaps in information and develop strategies to address shortcomings. Within the ecosystem approach, ICES is increasingly aware of the need to include ecosystem considerations in its fisheries assessment models in order to enhance their predictive properties. Moreover, ICES’ preparedness to carry out integrated assessments could be greatly enhanced by the scientific framework embedded in EMECO. This paper will describe the approach taken so far with EMECO, will explore the relationships and chances for collaboration with other initiatives (ECOOP GMES, EuroGOOS) and will examine how EMECO might contribute to ICES’ needs for environmental information in fisheries and ecosystem advice. Keywords: ecosystem observatory, monitoring, Ferry Box, Smart-Buoy, remote sensing
Brand Image, Customer Satisfaction, And Brand Trust On Honda Motorcycle Customer Loyalty

Research is being conducted with the participation of students from the Faculty of Economics and Business at Muhammadiyah University Surakarta. The purpose of this research is to explore the link between the consumer loyalty behavior of Honda motorcycle customers and factors such as the perception of the brand, the level of customer satisfaction, and the level of trust in the brand. A study that was conducted not too long ago focused on students from the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta who owned two or more Honda motorbikes. It is possible to claim that the methodology used in this investigation is the quantitative approach. The research sample and demographic sample for this study are comprised of undergraduate students from the Faculty of Economics and Business at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who are in possession of several Honda motorcycles. The poll comprised a total of one hundred participants as a result of a well-planned screening procedure. The results of the research are based on the truthful evaluations that the respondents gave of the items that were included in the questionnaire. An application of multiple linear regression analysis was carried out on the data that was obtained by using SPSS version 23. The outcomes of the research indicate that the reputation of Honda motorbikes has a significant and detrimental effect on the company's ability to retain customers. On the other hand, positive and substantial effects are associated with customer satisfaction, and positive but moderate effects are associated with confidence in the brand.
Smart Self-Driving Crosstalk Suppression Gate Driver for SiC MOSFETs Based on Level Shifter

SiC MOSFETs are increasingly used in various power electronic converters due to their low switching losses, high operating frequency and high power applicability. The crosstalk phenomenon which will lead shoot-through in bridge-leg configuration and overvoltage breakdown of the device is more serious due to the high switching speed characteristics. In this paper, a smart self-driving crosstalk suppression gate driver is proposed based on the resistor–capacitor–diode (RCD) level shifter circuit for SiC MOSFETs, in which a low impedance branch of Miller clamping circuit is provided for the crosstalk current. In addition, no extra control signal is required which does not increase the complexity of the driver circuit. Then, by modeling the equivalent circuit of the proposed gate driver, the quantization relationship between the clamping capacitor and the crosstalk voltage is derived. Finally, a double-pulse test platform is built to verify the effectiveness of the proposed gate driver under different clamping capacitors, input voltage and load current conditions. The experimental results show that the proposed gate driver can suppress the crosstalk voltage effectively. Meanwhile, the switching loss is reduced by a maximum of 16.6% by using the designed clamping capacitor under 600 V/20 A, while ensuring the switching speed.
Male social behaviour and human presence: Implications for improving the welfare and stability of ex-situ Western Lowland Gorilla communities

Following on from Birkes' research, Blaney and Wells (2004) began a study exploring the behavioural effects of placing a visual barrier between zoo-housed western lowland gorillas and the public. The study involved observing the behaviour of six gorillas for two hours a day, five days a week for two months. In the first month, baseline information was collected on the gorillas' behaviour to serve as a control. In the second month, behavioural data were collected in the same way, with the addition of camouflage netting covering the viewing area. The study showed that while the barrier had no effect on normal gorilla behaviours (such as standing), the gorillas did show significantly less aggressive behaviour (i.e., hitting and charging), and less abnormal behaviour (such as teeth clenching) after the barrier was put up. While these results suggest that the netting had a positive effect on gorilla behaviour, it is not certain what the long-term effect of habituation would have on the effectiveness of the barrier. Despite this factor, it seems likely that the introduction of a visual barrier between visitors and captive gorillas would decrease the stress captive gorillas undergo (Blaney and Wells, 2004). Studies conducted on the social systems of eastern lowland gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri), and mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) in the wild have shown that males form allmale bachelor groups. However, there have been no such observations in studies of wild western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) (Parnell 2002). Despite this, research has shown that for a number of primate species, the nature of male/male relationships varies according to the sex ratios of the group. Specifically, male relationships are aggressive in mixed-sex groups, but affiliative in bachelor groups. This may reflect the likelihood that male reproductive success is determined by access to females. Consequently, the presence of females leads to male/male competition, a factor thought to place limits on inter-male tolerance (Stoinski et al. 2004b).
Seismic Bearing Capacity Failure and Overturning of ‘Terveler’ Building in Adapazari, 1999

The paper investigates some aspects of the rocking response of structures, the foundations of which are allowed to uplift from their base. Observed behaviour of foundations in Adapazari during the 17-8-99 Izmit (Kocaeli) Earthquake is outlined. Settlement, tilting, and complete overturning of numerous buildings during this devastating earthquake are attributed to the interplay between the yielding/liquefying soil and the rocking/uplifting foundation, under large inertial overturning moments generated by the slender buildings. The overturning of Terveler building is studied in detail. The scope of the study is to present the facts of these cases and outline some plausible mechanisms of overturning.
Climatology and Interannual Variability of Boreal Spring Wet Season Precipitation in the Eastern Horn of Africa and Implications for Its Recent Decline

AbstractThe 1981–2014 climatology and variability of the March–May eastern Horn of Africa boreal spring wet season are examined using precipitation, upper- and lower-level winds, low-level specific humidity, and convective available potential energy (CAPE), with the aim of better understanding the establishment of the wet season and the cause of the recent observed decline. At 850 mb, the development of the wet season is characterized by increasing specific humidity and winds that veer from northeasterly in February to southerly in June and advect moisture into the region, in agreement with an earlier study. Equally important, however, is a substantial weakening of the 200-mb climatological easterly winds in March. Likewise, the shutdown of the wet season coincides with the return of strong easterly winds in June. Similar changes are seen in the daily evolution of specific humidity and 200-mb wind when composited relative to the interannual wet season onset and end, with the easterlies decreasing (increas.
Chemical and Biological Activity of Triterpene Saponins from Medicago Species

Naturally occurring saponins are a large group of triterpene and steroid glycosides characterized by several biological and pharmacological properties. The Medicago genus represents a valuable source of saponins which have been extensively investigated. This review summarizes the chemical features of saponins from Medicago species and their biological activity, with particular attention to their antimicrobial, insecticidal, allelopathic and cytotoxic effects. Influence of saponins on animal metabolism is also reported.
On the bi-periodic Padovan sequences

In this study, we define a new generalization of the Padovan numbers, which shall also be called the bi-periodic Padovan sequence. Also, we consider a generalized bi-periodic Padovan matrix sequence. Finally, we investigate the Binet formulas, generating functions, series and partial sum formulas for these sequences.
Double-to-Single Umbilical Artery With a Low Pulsatility Index Leading to Fetal Death: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Single umbilical artery (SUA) may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as fetal death, emergency cesarean section, premature delivery, small-for-gestational-age infants, and admission to neonatal intensive care unit, and some SUAs are transformed from originally double umbilical arteries (UA). The pulsatility index (PI) can reflect the resistance of UA, and clinicians attach importance to high PI but easily overlook low levels of it. We reported one case of a pregnant woman who underwent double to single UA accompanied by low UA-PI and finally had intrauterine fetal death. Additionally, the literature regarding SUA and UA-PI is reviewed. This study aims to alert clinicians to the risk of double-to-single UA with low UA-PI and strengthen fetal monitoring and timely intervention. We look forward to more clinical evidence to investigate it.
Applications and Orbit Scenarios for a Multistatic InSAR Formation Flying Microsatellite Mission

Applications and Orbit Scenarios for a Multistatic InSAR Formation Flying Microsatellite Mission Erica H. Peterson Master of Applied Science Graduate Department of Aerospace Engineering University of Toronto 2008 The Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies is currently designing CanX-4 and CanX-5, a pair of formation-flying nanosatellites that will target centimeter-level position determination and sub-meter control. Once formation flight has been demonstrated, future missions can carry payloads designed to exploit these capabilities. Earth Observation is one such application that can benefit greatly from the availability of multiple platforms with precise position determination and attitude control. This work explores multistatic interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) as a particularly promising implementation of formation flight. Several mission scenarios are considered, including three commonly proposed InSAR constellation configurations, namely the Cartwheel, the Cross-Track Pendulum, and the Car-Pe configuration, as well as three large ( kilowatt) SAR transmitters (L-, Cand X-band) and one microsatellite transmitter (X-band, 150W). Using a framework of STK and MATLAB simulation and analysis tools, each case is evaluated with respect to the available interferometric baselines, ground coverage, resolution, and utility for selected applications including digital elevation modeling, moving target detection, and superresolution imagery. The “large” X-band transmitter is found to produce the most favorable operating area and resolution, and the Car-Pe configuration provides the greatest utility and flexibility for a combination of the three selected applications.
THE INFLUENCE OF YOUTUBE ADVERTISING VALUE ON BRAND AWARENESS AND PURCHASE INTENTIONS OF VIETNAMESE CUSTOMERS

Youtube advertising is gradually becoming a form of advertising that attracts many enterprises and customers. This research is based on a survey of 450 customers in Vietnam in two forms: direct distribution and collection at some colleges, some companies, some supermarkets and online survey via Google Docs tool in November, 2020 about factors that affecting advertising value on Youtube and the relationship between advertising value on Youtube, brand awareness and customer purchase intention. The results show that entertainment, informativeness, irritation and interactivity have a positive effect on advertising value on Youtube, in which entertainment has the most positive and strongest influence on advertising value on Youtube and irritation has a negative effect on advertising value on Youtube. The author also pointed out the relationship between advertising value on Youtube, brand awareness and Vietnamese customer purchase intention.
ANÁLISE MORFOMÉTRICA LINEAR E AREAL DA BACIA HIDROGRÁFICA DO AMAMBAI - MATO GROSSO DO SUL - BRASIL LINEAR AND AREAL MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS FROM AMAMBAI WATERSHED - MATO GROSSO DO SUL - BRAZIL

The main purpose of this article is to show the first statistics of the water drainage from the Amambai Watershed, by a morphometric analysis of the study area. This research is necessary for the understanding of the physical aspects of this area, in order to stimulate future programs or political actions into the Amambai River Watershed. The Amambai Watershed has an area of 10.206,56 km 2 and it is located in a political and economical strategic region of the Mato Grosso do Sul State. Thus, this area is very likely to provoke political actions towards a development of a future Watershed Committee. In this article, there were used classical proceedings of methodology in Fluvial Geomorphology, in order to show some statistics related to linear and areal morphometric analysis. Some softwares, as ArcGis, Spring and Excel, were used as well, becoming possible the cartographical process of information from the studied area, and the tabulation of the registered statistics.
Hybrid EEG-EMG Based Brain Computer Interface (BCI) System For Real-Time Robotic Arm Control

Nowadays, bio-signal based BCI systems are widely being used in healthcare systems and hence proven to be an effective tool in rehabilitation engineering to assist disabled people in improving their quality of life [ 1 ]. In this research work, handicapped people with above hand amputee have been targeted and hence non-invasive EEG and EMG biosensors are used to design wireless hybrid BCI system. The presented hybrid system is able to control real-time movement of robotic arm via combined effect of brain waves (attention and meditation mind states) and wrist muscles movements of healthy arm as command signal. The system operates the robotic arm within 3 degree of freedom (DOF) motion which corresponds to movement of shoulder (internal and external rotation), elbow (flexion and extension) and wrist (Gripper open and close) joint. It has been experimentally tested on 4 subjects with upper limb amputee (having one healthy arm) after training period of one day. On receiving the input signals from EEG and EMG sensors, subjects have successfully controlled the movements of the robotic arm with accuracy of 70% to 90%. In order to validate the obtained results, a potentiometer has been fixed on robotic arm and angular motion of shoulder and elbow joint is recorded (actual motion) and compared with results of the BCI system (required motion). The comparison shows high resemblance between actual and required motion which reflects the reliability of the system. In addition, apart from robotic prototype, its 2D modelled is also designed on visual studio. The presented preliminary experimental results show that the motorized prosthetic prototype movement due to mind and muscle control is in accordance with the 2D modelled virtual arm permitting to improve its real-time adoption for rehabilitation. Copyright © 2019 VBRI Press.