Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Feijão-caupi tem uma nova estirpe de rizóbio, BR3267, recomendada como inoculante.

A recomendacao de estirpes para uso como inoculante microbiano de interesse agricola, depende de uma analise tecnica da eficiencia agronomica dessas bacterias. Novas estirpes podem ser aprovadas como provisorias ou definitivas, dependendo do impacto dos resultados dos testes. A adocao de tecnologias sustentaveis que permitam conservacao dos recursos naturais e promovam uma melhoria na qualidade de vida da populacao configura-se como um componente importante para garantir cidadania e dignidade a agricultores. Dentro desse contexto, a inoculacao de estirpes de rizobio em leguminosas pode suprir em parte ou totalmente a necessidade de nitrogenio da cultura atraves do processo de fixacao biologica de nitrogenio (FBN). O feijao-caupi e capaz de se beneficiar do N proveniente deste processo biologico. E necessaria entretanto, a inoculacao de estirpes eficientes e adaptadas as condicoes regionais. A partir de testes de selecao de estirpes foi observado que a estirpe BR 3267 apresentou ganhos de produtividade na cultura do feijao-caupi. Os incrementos alcancaram patamares de ate 40% em condicao experimentais de campo e de ate 52% nas areas de agricultores experimentadores. Como forma de regulamentar a questao, recentemente o MAPA, em 2006, atraves da Secretaria de Defesa Agropecuaria, instrucao normativa n° 10, reconheceu a estirpe BR3267 (SEMIA 6462) na relacao dos microrganismos autorizados para producao de inoculantes para feijao-caupi no Brasil. Recommendation of Rhizobium strains to be used as agricultural inoculant depends on the technical analysis of the agronomic efficiency of the bacteria. New strains may be recommended as temporary or permanent, depending on how promising are the research results. The adoption of sustainable technologies, which enables to preserve the natural resources and improves the life quality of the population, appears as an important component to provide citizenship and dignity for the farmers. In that context, the inoculation of leguminous plants with Rhizobium strains can supply partially or totally the crop nitrogen needs by the process of biological nitrogen fixation (BNF). Cowpea is able to benefit of the N resulting from this biological process. However, it is necessary to inoculate the leguminous seeds with efficient strains adapted to the regional environmental conditions. Results from selecting strain test showed that the strain BR 3267 promoted productivity gains in cowpea. Increases corresponded to 40% at field experiment level and to 52% in validation area at farm level. As a way for regulating the situation, the MAPA, in 2006, through the Secretary for Animal Control, normative instruction n° 10, recognized the strain BR 3267 (SEMIA 6462) in the authorized microorganism list for producing inoculants for cowpea in Brazil.
Molecular effects of intermittent stress on primary feline uroepithelial cell culture as an in vitro model of feline idiopathic cystitis

Introduction The most common cause of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUDT) is feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), which is a complex multifactorial disease with symptoms including stranguria, dysuria, hematuria, and pain during urination. The development of these symptoms is often triggered by stress, and in case of chronic stress, these symptoms will many times return. One of the most important stress hormones in the pathogenesis of FIC is norepinephrine (NE), as persistently elevated level of this hormone can be measured in the blood of cats with FIC. However, it is not well understood if recurrently elevated level of NE has any direct effect on urinary bladder, therefore the aim of this study was to investigate the molecular effects of intermittent NE exposure on feline primary uroepithelial cell culture. Methods Primary uroepithelial cells were gained from the mucosa of the bladder of a euthanized cat, and were cultured for 6 days, then they were exposed to 10, 100, and 1,000 μM NE treatment for 3 × 1 h, including a 1 h long regeneration period between exposures. Results NE was able to trigger pro-inflammatory response and oxidative stress in the uroepithelial cells by increasing the level of stromal cell derived factor 1 (SDF-1) and H2O2 in cell culture media. In addition, NE increased the permeability of the uroepithelium, since decreased glycosaminoglycan (GAG) concentration, tight junction protein claudin-4 content, and TER values were measured after the NE treatments. Discussion Based on these results it can be concluded that recurrent stress mimicked by 3×1 h NE treatment has a direct molecular effect on the uroepithelial cells, which leads to inflammatory response, oxidative stress and decreased barrier function of the uroepithelium. Therefore, intermittent release of NE may have an important role in the pathogenesis of FIC and the results of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the development of this illness.
Mammalian Feces as Bio-Indicator of Heavy Metal contamination in Bikaner Zoological Garden, Rajasthan, India

Present study is an attempt to evaluate feces as bioindicator of heavy metal contamination in captive zoo mammals. This is a non-invasive technique to study gross exposure of metal pollution. Various metal contents in mammals of Bikaner (India) zoo were in the range of 58.4±3.14 (Cervus unicolor) to 1.82±0.96 (Panthera. tigris) ppm d/w. Cadmium was in range between 2.46±0.08 (Axis axis) to 0.41±0.03 (Macaca mulatta) ppm d/w. Chromium was in rage of 91.68±2.28 (Oryctolagus cuniculus) to 1.36± 0.36(Macaca mulatta) ppm d/w. Copper was in range between 22.82±2.18 (Panthera pardus) to 6.15±0.45 (Boselaphus tragocamelus). Whereas zinc was found in range of 35.6±1.35 (Canis aureus) to 8.15±0.45 (Boselaphus tragocamelus) ppm d/w. Analysis of feed and water along with the soil in cages which is receiving particulate air pollutants indicates that air pollution is the primary cause due to high density of traffic in the area.
The Potential Effect on the Performance of CrN/Cr-Coated SS316L Bipolar Plates and Their Durability in Simulated Cathodic HT-PEFC Environments

This study further investigates the effect of potential on the corrosion resistance, the self-healing performance and the durability of CrN/Cr-coated SS316L bipolar plates with artificial defects (CR-316) in simulated cathodic HT-PEFC environments by means of electrochemical methods. The self-healing ability initiated by oxygen is relatively weak and needs the assistance of the cathode working potential for sealing. In some cases, the defects have spread over large parts of the bipolar plate. The influence of the potential on the corrosion resistance of the bare 316L and CR-316 specimens in the simulated cathodic HT-PEFC environments were investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Moreover, the durability of the CR-316 specimens was examined under the various potential cycles in the simulated cathodic environment of HT-PEFC and O2 atmosphere. After 5000 CV cycles in the potential range of 0.4–1.0 V vs. RHE, the CR-316 specimens could maintain the integrity and good corrosion resistance against the hot phosphoric acid. The results demonstrate the superior performance of CR-316 and make it a prime candidate as a non-precious coating for metallic bipolar plates on the cathode side of HT-PEFCs.
Elephant seals : population ecology, behavior, and physiology

The largest of all seals, elephant seals rank among the most impressive of marine mammals. They are renowned for their spectacular recovery from near extinction at the end of the 19th century when seal hunters nearly eliminated the entire northern species. No other vertebrate has come so close to extinction and made such a complete recovery. The physiological extremes that elephant seals can tolerate are also remarkable. This study of the elephant seal brings together an international group of scientists who describe and debate recent research, including the history and status of various populations, their life-history tactics, and other findings obtained with the help of modern microcomputer diving instruments attached to free-ranging seals. It also aims to illuminate current debates about the species' extinction and possible means of prevention.
Abnormalities of Hippocampal Subfield and Amygdalar Nuclei Volumes and Clinical Correlates in Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia with Obsessive–Compulsive Behavior—A Pilot Study

(1) Background: The hippocampus (HP) and amygdala are essential structures in obsessive–compulsive behavior (OCB); however, the specific role of the HP in patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) and OCB remains unclear. (2) Objective: We investigated the alterations of hippocampal and amygdalar volumes in patients with bvFTD and OCB and assessed the correlations of clinical severity with hippocampal subfield and amygdalar nuclei volumes in bvFTD patients with OCB. (3) Materials and methods: Eight bvFTD patients with OCB were recruited and compared with eight age- and sex-matched healthy controls (HCs). Hippocampal subfield and amygdalar nuclei volumes were analyzed automatically using a 3T magnetic resonance image and FreeSurfer v7.1. 1. All participants completed the Yale–Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI), and Frontal Behavioral Inventory (FBI). (4) Results: We observed remarkable reductions in bilateral total hippocampal volumes. Compared with the HCs, reductions in the left hippocampal subfield volume over the cornu ammonis (CA)1 body, CA2/3 body, CA4 body, granule cell layer, and molecular layer of the dentate gyrus (GC-ML-DG) body, molecular layer of the HP body, and hippocampal tail were more obvious in patients with bvFTD and OCB. Right subfield volumes over the CA1 body and molecular layer of the HP body were more significantly reduced in bvFTD patients with OCB than in those in HCs. We observed no significant difference in amygdalar nuclei volume between the groups. Among patients with bvFTD and OCB, Y-BOCS score was negatively correlated with left CA2/3 body volume (τb = −0.729, p < 0.001); total NPI score was negatively correlated with left GC-ML-DG body (τb = −0.648, p = 0.001) and total bilateral hippocampal volumes (left, τb = −0.629, p = 0.002; right, τb = −0.455, p = 0.023); and FBI score was negatively correlated with the left molecular layer of the HP body (τb = −0.668, p = 0.001), CA4 body (τb = −0.610, p = 0.002), and hippocampal tail volumes (τb = −0.552, p < 0.006). Mediation analysis confirmed these subfield volumes as direct biomarkers for clinical severity, independent of medial and lateral orbitofrontal volumes. (5) Conclusions: Alterations in hippocampal subfield volumes appear to be crucial in the pathophysiology of OCB development in patients with bvFTD.
Sediments of the Continental Shelves

Introduction Many geologists have stated that marine sediments vary from coarse to fine directly as the distance from shore and the depth of water increase. Such gradation seems so reasonable in view of our knowledge of waves and currents that what is practically a geologic axiom has come into existence. Most standard textbooks assume that this principle applies to the sediments on the present continental shelves. A well-known text states that “sand generally does not extend beyond a depth of 250 to 300 feet and the outer portion of the continental shelf is therefore covered by muds alone. ” Others emphasize the same principle but are less definite in their statements. The belief that such gradation of sediments occurs on the continental shelves evidently developed without regard for the abundant record of bottom samples obtained during the charting of the shelf seas for navigational purposes. The character of the bottom is .
Spectral and cepstral measurements in women with behavioral dysphonia

ABSTRACT Purpose To investigate whether there are differences in cepstral and spectral acoustic measures between women with behavioral dysphonia with and without laryngeal lesions and verify whether there is a correlation between such measures and the auditory-perceptual evaluation of voice quality. Methods The sample comprised 78 women with behavioral dysphonia without laryngeal lesions (BDWOL) and 68 with behavioral dysphonia with laryngeal lesions (vocal nodules) (BDWL). Cepstral peak prominence (CPP), cepstral peak prominence-smoothed (CPPS), spectral decrease, and H1-H2 (difference between the amplitude of the first and second harmonics) were extracted. They were submitted to the auditory-perceptual evaluation (APE) of the grade of hoarseness (GH), roughness (RO), breathiness (BR), and strain (ST). Results BDWL women had higher H1-H2 values and lower CPP and CPPS values than BDWOL women. More deviant voices had lower CPP and CPPS values. Breathy voices had lower CPP and CPPS values and higher H1-H2 values than rough ones. There was a weak negative correlation between CPP and RO, a moderate negative correlation with GH, and a strong negative correlation with BR. CPPS had a moderate negative correlation with GH, RO, and BR. H1-H2 had a weak positive correlation with BR. There was a weak positive correlation between spectral decrease and ST. Conclusion H1-H2, CPP, and CPPS were different between BDWOL and BDWL women. Furthermore, cepstral and spectral measures were correlated with the different APE parameters.
On payday lending: Identifying effective regulation measures

Many governments adopt regulations designed to prevent consumers from participating in specific financial markets or to limit the negative externalities of such markets. However, relatively little effort has been put into determining the efficacy of such regulatory measures. In many cases, effectively comparing these regulatory measures is limited by variations in preferences and cultures across nationalities. However, the United States may represent a unique situation where preferences and cultures are more homogenous across state lines than across international boundaries. As such, a comparison of the efficacy of these laws may yield a better understanding of which measures prove more effective than others. One such financial market that has received such attention is the payday lending industry, which is part of the broader subprime credit market. In the United States, each individual state has its own laws regarding subprime lending. The analysis in this paper finds that while some legal regimes have a relationship to positive or negative outcomes among consumers, others seem to have no relationship at all.
Spatiotemporal Evolution of Large-Scale Bidirectional Associative Memory Neural Networks With Diffusion and Delays

In this article, the heterogeneity of the electromagnetic field is taken into account and thus the diffusion effect is introduced into the artificial neural network modeling. The first attempt of a class of large-scale bidirectional associative memory neural networks is provided, incorporating diffusion and delays. Using Coates’ flow diagram is able to efficiently and accurately capture the characteristic equations of large-scale reaction-diffusion neural networks. Furthermore, by tracing the distribution of characteristic roots driven by the time delay, a criterion on the local stability is determined and the critical tipping point caused by Hopf bifurcation is also predicted, respectively. Numerical simulations are eventually conducted to demonstrate the practical implications of the theory. It is shown that spatiotemporal dynamic behaviors of neural networks suggested are significantly affected by the transmission delay, the system scale, the self-feedback coefficient and the diffusivity.
SEEDLING PRODUCTION OF ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA (ABFT) Thunnus thynnus. THE SELFDOTT PROJECT.

IEO Instituto Espanol de Oceanografia, Puerto de Mazarron (Spain). Email: fernando.delagandara@mu.ieo. es. HCMR Hellenic Center for Marine Research, Heraklion (Greece). IFREMER Institut Francais de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer, Palavas-les-Flots (France). Heinrich-Heine Universitat, Dusseldorf (Germany). Caladeros del Mediterraneo, S.A. , Cartagena (Spain). MRRA Aquaculture, Marsaxlokk, (Malta). IOLR-NCM Israel Oceanografic and Limnological Research / National Centre for Mariculture, Eilat (Israel). Universidad de Cadiz (Spain). University of Bari (Italy). Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Banyuls/Mer (France). Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre, Stavanger (Norway). University of Montpellier II, (France). Malta Fishfarming Ltd. Kirkop, (Malta)
Channel & Watershed Processes Research Unit National Sedimentation Laboratory Oxford, Mississippi 38655 An Experimental Study of Headcut Growth and Development in Upland Concentrated Flows

Experiments were conducted to examine soil erosion by headcut development and migration in concentrated flows typical of upland areas. In a laboratory channel, packed sandy loam to sandy clay loam soil beds with pre-formed headcuts were subjected to simulated rain followed by overland flow. The rainfall produced a well-developed surface seal that minimized surface soil detachment. During overland flow, soil erosion occurred exclusively at the headcut, and after a short period of time a steadystate condition was reached where the headcut migrated at a constant rate, the scour hole morphology remained unchanged, and sediment yield remained constant. A four-fold increase in flow discharge resulted in larger scour holes, yet aspect ratio was conserved. A sediment bed was deposited downstream of the migrating headcut, and its slope generally increased with flow discharge.
An information processing strategy for high-resolution and wide-area surveillance system

Aiming at the problem of difficulty in information processing of high-resolution and wide-area surveillance system, a multi-target detection and tracking method based on deep learning algorithm is proposed to solve the problem of accurate multi-target tracking in extreme scenes such as high-speed motion, high density and high apparent similarity between targets. Aiming at the pressure of data transmission and storage caused by the huge original data of the system, a solution of massive data management and compression transmission is proposed. The tests show that the proposed information processing scheme can realize real-time intelligent multi-target detection, recognition and tracking, and meet the new requirements of aviation situation awareness.
Research and Application of Anti-electric Shock Communication Terminal Based on Internet of Things Technology

Leakage protection cannot effectively identify the voltage and current reception signals of electric shock grounding points that may pose a danger to personal safety through analysis of electric shock parameters, which is inherently inadequate. When a communication electric shock safety accident occurs, the accident site can be visually displayed in the safety prevention and control center, and an alarm is sent out. Meanwhile, relevant control instructions are issued to cut off the accident communication phase line to prevent secondary injury. In this paper, artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology are applied to the communication system. The tag sensor is used in the monitoring system and is also used as the perception layer. The electric shock receiving signal obtained under the control circuit structure of the Internet of Things is determined by means of S transformation. The physical characteristics of wave frequency sensitivity are analyzed. Then, the external characteristics of biological shock are extracted with the help of the working frequency of each band of wavelet multi-resolution analysis, so that the electric shock model can deal with the hazards that cannot be identified by the traditional perception layer. The deep neural network is optimized to improve the recognition probability. Experiments verify that the recognition rate of the biological electric shock is as high as 99%, which further improves the stability of the leakage protection device and provides a guarantee for the normal operation of the communication system.
The Reductive Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Sodium Citrate and Their Potential Medical Uses in Skin Diseases

This study investigates how silver nanoparticles develop and how they might be used as an antibacterial agent to prevent and treat wound infections. The reduction procedure was used to create silver nanoparticles—sodium citrate functions as both a lowering and a stabilizing agent. The properties of the liquid silver nanoparticles were then examined using a UV-Vis Spectrometer, a Particle Size Analyzer (PSA), and a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). UV-Vis studies show that nanoparticles produced with 1% sodium citrate are the most stable. PSA and XRD analyses reveal that the smallest silver nanoparticles are approximately 8 nm, with an average size of approximately 30.2nm. According to TEM examination, silver nanoparticles with an FCC crystal structure. In studies, pathogenic microorganisms such as E. coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Staphylococcus aureus were employed to assess how successfully the washing process inhibited bacterial growth. The quantitative research demonstrates that increasing the soaking period to 36 hours kills all germs and results in a 100% reduction. The best time to soak wound therapy linen in synthetic silver nanoparticles was 36 hours.
Comparison of different interpolation techniques to map temperature in the southern region of Eritrea

Tewolde, M. G. , Beza, T. A. , Costa, A. C. , & Painho, M. (2010). Comparison of different interpolation techniques to map temperature in the southern region of Eritrea. In P. M. , S. M. Y. , & P. H. (Eds.), Geospatial Thinking: Proceedings of the 13th AGILE International Conference on Geographic Information Science (pp. 1-5). Association of Geographic Information Laboratories for Europe (AGILE). https://agile-online.org/conference_paper/cds/agile_2010/posterabstracts_pdf/84_doc. pdf
The extra-tropical Northern Hemisphere temperature in the last two millennia: reconstructions of low-frequency variability

We present two new multi-proxy reconstructions of the extra-tropical Northern Hemisphere (30–90° N) mean temperature: a two-millennia long reconstruction reaching back to 1 AD and a 500-yr long reconstruction reaching back to 1500 AD. The reconstructions are based on compilations of 32 and 91 proxies, respectively, of which only little more than half pass a screening procedure and are included in the actual reconstructions. The proxies are of different types and of different resolutions (annual, annual-to-decadal, and decadal) but all have previously been shown to relate to local or regional temperature. We use a reconstruction method, LOCal (LOC), that recently has been shown to confidently reproduce low-frequency variability. Confidence intervals are obtained by an ensemble pseudo-proxy method that both estimates the variance and the bias of the reconstructions. The two-millennia long reconstruction shows a well defined Medieval Warm Period, with a peak warming ca. 950–1050 AD reaching 0.6 °C relative to the reference period 1880–1960 AD. The 500-yr long reconstruction confirms previous results obtained with the LOC method applied to a smaller proxy compilation; in particular it shows the Little Ice Age cumulating in 1580–1720 AD with a temperature minimum of −1.0 °C below the reference period. The reconstructed local temperatures, the magnitude of which are subject to wide confidence intervals, show a rather geographically homogeneous Little Ice Age, while more geographical inhomogeneities are found for the Medieval Warm Period. Reconstructions based on different subsets of proxies show only small differences, suggesting that LOC reconstructs 50-yr smoothed extra-tropical NH mean temperatures well and that low-frequency noise in the proxies is a relatively small problem.