Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Description of Tropicibacter oceani sp. nov, isolated from the intertidal zone sediment of Chinese Yellow Sea

In this study, we reported a Gram-stain-negative, rod-shaped, atrichous, and aerobic bacterial strain named YMD87 T , which was isolated from the intertidal zone sediment of Chinese Yellow Sea. Growth of strain YMD87 T occurred at 10.0–40.0°C (optimum, 25–30°C), pH 4.0–12.0 (optimum, 8.0) and with 0– 6.0% (w/v) NaCl (optimum, 0.0–2.0%). Phylogenetic tree analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequence indicated that strain YMD87 T belonged to the genus Tropicibacter and was closely related to Tropicibacter alexandrii LMIT003 T (97.2% sequence similarity). Genomic analysis indicated that strain YMD87 T contains a circular chromosome of 3,932,460 bp with G + C content of 63.8% and three circular plasmids of 116,492 bp, 49,209 bp and 49,673 bp, with G + C content of 64.3%. The predominant respiratory quinone of YMD87 T was ubiquinone-10 (Q-10). The major polar lipids of YMD87 T contained phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylethanolamine, �ve unidenti�ed lipids, �ve unidenti�ed phospholipids, phosphatidylcholine, unidenti�ed glycolipid and �ve unidenti�ed aminolipids. The major fatty acids of strain YMD87 T contained C 12:1 3-OH, C 16:0 , and summed feature 8 (C18:1 ω 7c or/and C18:1 ω 6c). Phylogenetic, physiological, biochemical and morphological analyses suggested that strain YMD87 T represents a novel species of the genus Tropicibacter, and the name Tropicibacter oceani sp. nov is proposed. The type strain is YMD87 T (= MCCC 1K08473 T = KCTC 92856 T ).
Journal Pre-proof An Analysis of Work Saved over Sampling in the Evaluation of Automated Citation Screening in Systematic Literature Reviews

Citation screening is an essential and time-consuming step of the systematic literature review process in medicine. Multiple previous studies have proposed various automation techniques to assist manual annotators in this tedious task. The most widely used measure for the evaluation of automated citation screening techniques is Work Saved over Sampling (WSS). In this work, we analyse this measure and examine its drawbacks. We subsequently propose to normalise WSS which enables citation screening performance comparisons across diﬀerent systematic reviews. We analytically show that normalised WSS is equivalent
Sediment Accretion Rates from Four Coastal Wetlands Along the Gulf of Mexico

Our study of sediment accretion rates from four low tidal-range sites along the Gulf of Mexico does not support previous hypotheses concerning the relationship between tidal range and vertical accretion rates. The addition of our data to an earlier data set decreased the correlation between these variables, and all but one of our low-tidal range sites had positive accretion rates, contradicting previous studies which have predicted that low tidal-range sites would have negative net accretion rates. Additionally, in transects across the marsh, accretion rates decreased from low- to high-marsh stations; however, this appeared to be caused by changes in rates of organic matter accumulation, not mineral matter accumulation, as has been proposed in previous studies. Vertical accretion rates were more strongly correlated with organic matter accumulation rates than mineral matter accumulation rates, confirming previous studies which indicated the important role of sediment organic matter in determining sediment structure. These results do not imply that mineral matter is unimportant in maintaining the elevation of the marsh; mineral matter input affects organic matter production and sediment bulk density. There was little correlation between mineral and organic matter accumulation rates, with average organic matter accumulation rates for each site having little variation compared to the variation in mineral matter accumulation rates. This result supports a previous hypothesis that there may be a limit to annual rates of organic matter accumulation. Finally, the study indicates that the negative net accretion rates documented in Louisiana are not typical of other Gulf coast wetlands.
Responses of Complex Cells Apparent Motion of Random

The characteristics of directionally selective cells in area 17 of the cat are studied using moving random pixel arrays (RPAs) with 50Y0white and 50Y0black pixels. The apparent motion stimulus is similar to that used in human psychophysics [Fredericksen et al. (1993). VisionResearch,33, pp. 1193–1205]. We compare motion sensitivity measured with single-step pixel lifetimes and unlimited pixel Iifetimes. A motion stimulus with a single-step pixel lifetime contains directional motion energy primarily at one combination of spatial displacement and temporal delay. We recorded the responses of complex cells to different combinations of displacement and delay to describe their spatio-temporal correlation characteristics. The response to motion of RPAs with unlimited lifetime is strongest along the preferred speed line in a delay vs displacement size diagram. When using an RPA with a single-step pixel lifetime, the cells are responsive to a much smaller range of spatial displacements and temporal delays of the stimulus. The maximum displacement that still gives a directionally selective response is larger when the preferred speed of the cell is higher. It is on average about three times smaller than the receptive field size. 01997 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. Motiondetection Apparentmotion Visualcortex Complexcell Cat
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain 91: A Multifaceted Biocontrol Agent against Banana Fusarium Wilt

Banana Fusarium wilt (BFW), caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), poses significant threats to banana cultivation. Currently, effective control methods are lacking, and biological control has emerged as a possible strategy to manage BFW outbreaks. In this investigation, 109 bacterial strains were isolated from the rhizospheric soil surrounding banana plants in search of potent biological agents against Foc. Strain 91 exhibited the highest antifungal activity against the causal agent of Foc and was identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa through 16S rRNA gene sequencing and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Elucidation of strain 91’s inhibitory mechanism against Foc revealed a multifaceted antagonistic approach, encompassing the production of bioactive compounds and the secretion of cell wall hydrolytic enzymes. Furthermore, strain 91 displayed various traits associated with promoting plant growth and showed adaptability to different carbon sources. By genetically tagging with constitutively expressing GFP signals, effective colonization of strain 91 was mainly demonstrated in root followed by leaf and stem tissues. Altogether, our study reveals the potential of P. aeruginosa 91 for biocontrol based on inhibition mechanism, adaptation, and colonization features, thus providing a promising candidate for the control of BFW.
ANNUAL SIGNALS OBSERVED IN REGIONAL GPS NETWORKS

This paper describes analyses concerning annual signals in GPS-derived coordinates. The data was processed in the Military University of Technology Local Analysis Centre with Bernese 5.0 software. We used observations from 129 permanent GPS stations which belong to the Polish Active Geodetic Network (ASG-EUPOS), for the period of GPS weeks 1465-1729, corresponding to about 5 years. The annual signals have been estimated using the Least Squares Estimation (LSE) with assumption of stationarity of amplitude and phase, and uncertainties calculated with the coloured noise assumption using the First Order Gauss Markov model (FOGM). The phase was defined as the time span from the beginning of the year to the maximum of the best-fitting sinusoid. The data was analysed using the TSView software (Herring, 2003). Amplitudes of best-fitting sinusoids into the North components range between 0.1 and 3.5 mm, the East component: 0.1-4.1 mm, the Up component: 0.1-4.0 mm with similar uncertainties of 0.1-0.3 mm. The phase shifts are unevenly distributed over the considered area, no clearly visible spatial dependencies were discovered. The North and East components reveal clearly maximums concentrated over winter- (January and February) and summer-time (JuneJuly). They could be explained by the hydrological and atmospheric (including thermal) influences. However, this theory does not seem to be supported by the Up distribution with no clearly visible extreme values. We noticed that the velocity bias due to annual oscillation could range from –0.6 to +0.5 mm/y, but when we look at the issue relatively we can mismodel the North and East velocity by 3.4 % (0.5 of 14.8 mm/y), while the Up velocity at the tectonically stable areas considered in this publication could be mismodelled by even 600 % (0.6 of 0.1 mm/y). ARTICLE INFO
Evaluation of operational radiances for the Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) instrument CO thermal band channels

[1] The ability of operational radiative transfer models to accurately predict remote sensing instrument observations (e.g., calibrated radiances) over a wide variety of geophysical situations is critical to the performance of trace gas retrieval algorithms. As part of the validation of the Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) satellite instrument, we present a technique for comparing operational calibrated thermal band (4.7 μm) Earth-view MOPITT radiances with corresponding values calculated using the MOPITT operational radiative transfer model. In situ carbon monoxide (CO) profiles sampled from aircraft in coordination with MOPITT overpasses serve as the foundation for MOPITT validation. Characteristics of radiance errors due to in situ sampling characteristics, CO temporal and spatial variability, and surface emissivity are discussed. Results indicate that radiance biases for most of the MOPITT thermal channel radiances are typically on the order of 1%. Observed radiance biases are largest and most variable for the pressure modulation cell difference-signal radiances, probably because of the lack of in situ data in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere.
USE LOCAL IMAGE CROSS-CORRELATION ON NATURAL TEXTURE TO ASSES CONCRETE 1 DEFORMATION UNDER ITS YIELD LIMIT 2

8 Displacement of every point in a concrete specimen during some loading-unloading cycles is 9 measured by using digital image cross-correlation (DICC) only using its original surface texture 10 without adding or attaching any particular pattern or target to the surface. The total surface of 11 the probe was tessellated and DICC was performed on each local area. The cross-correlation 12 peak was refined thus obtaining improved sub-pixel correlation. In the paper, we discuss the 13 method that was followed to select the optimal local area size and the obtained results. We 14 show that, with natural non-optimized textures, the technique allows to locally measure the 15 concrete deformation due to small strains (<0.1%) with an error below 50 µε . Although results 16 are more inaccurate than those obtained by a strain gauge, our method is able to non-invasively 17 determine the strains in a concrete surface under small loads with reasonable accuracy.
Active rehabilitation for chronic low back pain: cognitive-behavioral, physical, or both?

Purpose. Does physical deconditioning (loss of cardiovascular capacity and strength/endurance of paraspinal muscles) exist in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and are treatments specifi cally aimed to reduce these signs eff ective? Method. Systematic literature search in PUBMED, MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO until December 2004 to identify observational studies regarding deconditioning signs and high quality RCTs regarding the eff ectiveness of cardiovascular and/or muscle strengthening exercises. Internal validity of the RCTs was assessed by using a checklist of nine methodology criteria in accordance with the Cochrane Collaboration. Results. Th ere is confl icting evidence that cardiovascular deconditioning is present in CLBP and limited evidence for wasting of the multifi dus muscle. No study examined the eff ectiveness of cardiovascular training specifi cally. General and lumbar muscle strengthening are equally eff ective as other active treatments. Only moderate evidence is available for the eff ectiveness of intensive low back extensor muscle strengthening compared to less intensive strengthening. Conclusion. Probably reactivation caused by active treatment and not the reconditioning itself is the important factor in the reduction of disability. Further prospective and evaluative research into the role of physical deconditioning is necessary. It seems more promising to further explore the interplay between biological, social and psychological factors.
EMPLOYMENT GENERATION IN REAL TERMS: AN IMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA.

This paper investigates the relationship between the Rate of Unemployment and the Rate of Growth in the Gross Domestic Product (G.D.P.) used as proxy for Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria. The study utilizes secondary data generated from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin for trend and correlation analysis. The period covers the first and second tenure of democratic rule from the year 2000 to 2007. The finding is that there is a negative linear correlation between the unemployment rate and the GDP rate. As unemployment rate increases, G.DP rate reduces; and as unemployment rate reduces GDP rate increases. The correlation coefficient was - 0.31 using the Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficient(r). The policy implication is that employment generation in real terms has the capacity to quicken sustainable development and poverty reduction. Employment generation in real terms addresses the environmental determinants of employment and makes the economy private sector driven.
Production of vinegar from sweetpotato cv. murasakimasari shochu distillery wastewater and rice koji

Vinegar was produced from sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) cv. murasakimasari shochu distillery wastewater and rice koji. In the process for the vinegar production, ethanol and acetic acid fermentation were completed in a short period by using cellulase as an enzyme for decreasing the viscosity in moromi. The concentrations of glucose, fructose, fatty acids, and amino acids were analyzed. Since the citric acid and the glucose contained in the vinegar were higher than in the brewed rice vinegar, "Kurozu", the effects of citric acid softening the smell and the acidity of the acetic acid can be expected. The concentration of polyphenol in the vinegar was extremely high, being four times higher than that in Kurozu. ACE inhibitory activity and radical-scavenging activity of the vinegar were measured, and the vinegar showed much higher activities than in Kurozu. Results of a questionnaire survey of the vinegar showed that those answering "easy to drink" exceeded 70%. The red color of the vinegar imparted a sense of healthfulness. Consequently, it was clarified that the vinegar was drinkable and had excellent physiological activities.
Spinning with the dinosaurs: the fossil record of spiders

When most people hear the word ‘fossil’ they tend to conjure up images of giant dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex or shelled marine invertebrates. Prior to the Hollywood blockbuster movie Jurassic Park, which was based on recreating dinosaurs through extracting their DNA from fossil mosquitoes preserved in amber, few non‐palaeontologists would entertain the notion that small, soft‐bodied organisms such as insects occur in the fossil record. However, insects and spiders are common as fossils in amber, where they are often preserved with life‐like fidelity, and they also occur to a lesser degree in carbonate rocks.
Low-fat milk consumption among children and adolescents in the United States, 2007-2008.

In 2007–2008, among children and adolescents aged 2–19 years, 77.7% of boys and 67.4% of girls reported daily consumption of milk. Fewer than 10% of children and adolescents reported never consuming milk over the preceding 30 days. Among children and adolescents who reported milk consumption, two-percent milk was reported as the usual type of milk consumed more often than other milk types. Only 20.2% of children and adolescents reported consuming low-fat milk as their usual type of milk; low-fat milk consumption was particularly low among non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, and low-income children and adolescents. The overall low consumption of low-fat milk suggests the majority of children and adolescents do not adhere to recommendations by Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and the American Academy of Pediatrics for all children aged 2 years and over to drink low-fat milk. Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama’s "Let’s Move! " campaign (5) and "The Surgeon General’s Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation 2010" (6) have recommended promoting water and low-fat milk and reducing sugar-sweetened beverages as components of comprehensive obesity prevention strategies.
The Inﬂuence of the Characteristics of Online Itinerary on Purchasing Behavior

: This study presents insights into the inﬂuence of the characteristics of tourism itineraries on tourist purchasing behavior. We adopted data between 1 August 2019 and 30 November 2019 from the Qunar, the biggest online tourism platform in China and 4366 samples on travel itineraries were obtained. The ordinary least square regression (OLS) method was used. Controlling for product-related and channel-related factors, we demonstrate that in terms of tourism destination choice, outbound tourism products attract an increased number of tourists; in terms of the types of travel, private travel has replaced group travel to become the majority of the tourism market; in terms of the length of travel, mid-term travel (4–6 days) is the ﬁrst choice, outnumbering short-term and long-term ones; price promotions such as discount for early decision, multi-person price reduction and membership prices signiﬁcantly lead to increased sales; online reviews also have great impact on tourist purchasing behavior. In sum, this study uses a unique data set to reveal the inﬂuence of online tourism product characteristics on sales and provide potential guidance of the marketing strategy in response to consumer behavior for the online tourism industry.
Journal Pre-proof Modiﬁed Early Warning Score and Risk of Mortality after Acute Stroke

Objective An accurate prediction tool may facilitate optimal management of patients with acute stroke from an early stage. We evaluated the association between admission modified early warning score (MEWS) and mortality in patients with acute stroke. Method Data from the Anglia Stroke Clinical Network Evaluation Study (ASCNES) were analysed. We evaluated the association between admission MEWS and four outcomes; in-patient, 7-day, 30-day and 1-year mortality. Logistic regression models were used to calculate the odds of all mortality timeframes, whereas Cox proportional hazards models were used to calculate mortality at 1 year. Five univariate and multivariate models were constructed, adjusting for confounders. Patients with a moderate (2-3) or high (  4) scores were compared to patients with a low score (0-1).
TEACHERS ’ TRAINING , CLASS SIZE AND STUDENTS ’ OUTCOMES : LEARNING FROM ADMINISTRATIVE FORECASTING MISTAKES *

This article uses a feature of the French system in which some novice teachers start their jobs before receiving any training. Moreover, thanks to administrative mistakes in forecasting the number of teachers, trained and untrained novice teachers are similar in 1991. We show that they are assigned to similar classes. In addition, we show that the same sample can be used to estimate the causal effect of class size. Our findings are: (1) teachers’ training substantially improves students’ test scores in mathematics, except for initially low-achieving students; (2) a small class is beneficial to students, especially to low-achieving ones.
Quantitative analysis of postural control of individuals with COPD during activities of daily living (ATTRACTION)

Background : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease which is associated with the presence of numerous comorbidities. Among these, impaired postural control has been reported to be common. However, postural control has not been extensively studied in tasks of daily living, in this population. Novel solutions for postural control assessment exist, like the quantitative motion analysis, which has shown to be a robust and accurate tool. Objective : The main aim of this study is to characterise the postural control of individuals with COPD during tasks of daily living compared to the postural control of control subjects, using quantitative motion analysis. The secondary aims of this study are to examine the associations between postural control variables of interest and various clinical factors and to investigate the utility of the modiﬁed Glittre-ADL for the clinical assessment of postural control in daily tasks. Method : A case-control study will be conducted with sixteen individuals with COPD and a control group (n = 16). Quantitative movement analysis will be used to assess postural control during a modiﬁed test (incorporating tasks of daily living) and timed-up-and-go test (normal and dual-task conditions). Clinical factors (e.g., dyspnoea, pain, inspiratory muscle strength, falls, fear of falling, etc.) will also be assessed. Discussion : ATTRACTION will be the ﬁrst study to propose the assessment of postural control in various daily living tasks in individuals with COPD using quantitative movement analysis and has the potential to precise the relationship between postural control and several clinical factors.
Recent Advances in Porphyrin-Based Nanocomposites for Recent Advances in Porphyrin-Based Nanocomposites for Effective Targeted Imaging and Therapy Effective Targeted Imaging and Therapy

Porphyrins are organic compounds that continue to attract much theoretical interest, and have been called the “pigments of life”. They have a wide role in photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy, along with uses in magnetic resonance, fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging. There is a vast range of porphyrins that have been isolated or designed, but few of them have real clinical applications. Due to the hydrophobic properties of porphyrins, and their tendency to aggregate by stacking of the planar molecules they are difficult to work with in aqueous media. Therefore encapsulating them in nanoparticles (NPs) or attachment to various delivery vehicles have been used to improve delivery characteristics. Porphyrins can be used in a composite designed material with properties that allow specific targeting, immune tolerance, extended tissue lifetime and improved hydrophilicity. Drug delivery, healing and repairing of damaged organs, and cancer theranostics are some of the medical uses of porphyrin-based nanocomposites covered in this review.