Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Residents’ perceptions of tourism impact and their support for tourism development: the case study of Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam

Cuc Phuong National Park (CPNP) is Vietnam’s first national park, which has become a model for national parks and protected systems in Vietnam since its establishment in 1962. In spite of its importance to tourism, no systematic analysis has been undertaken thus far to understand the perceptions of its residents toward tourism in their area. Guided by the Social Exchange Theory, this study investigated Cuc Phuong National Park (CPNP) residents’ perceptions of tourism impacts and their support for tourism development in their areas. Additionally, the study also explored how demographic factors (age, gender, ethnicity, place of birth, marital status and level of education, household monthly income, job status and length of residency) explain residents’ perceptions and their support. It was found that residents in general have positive perceptions towards the impacts brought by tourism in CPNP especially with regards to its social-cultural and environmental impacts and they strongly supported tourism development. However, these perceptions differ according to residents’ socio-demographic characteristics. The study also revealed that residents’ age and gender and their perceptions of tourism impacts could be predictors for their support for tourism development in CPNP. Based on these findings, the concluding part discusses the study’s implications and provides suggestions for the future.
Hapten-specific T cell responses to 4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl acetyl.

The primary anti-(4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl)acetyl (NP) antibody response is known to have a heteroclitic fine specificity, i.e., anti-NP antibodies bind (4-hydroxy-5-iodo-3-nitrophenyl)acetyl (NIP) with greater affinity than NP itself. Past studies of NP-specific DTH responses and NP-specific T cell-mediated suppression have demonstrated sharing of fine specificity patterns and idiotypic structure between receptors on NP-specific T cells and anti-NP antibodies. We now analyze the fine specificity of NP-specific cutaneous sensitivity (CS) reactions to NP-O-succinimide (NP-O-Su) and NIP-O-succinimide (NIP-O-Su). The specificity of these responses is shown to be controlled by genes in the Igh gene complex. Cross-reactive CS responses induced by NP-O-Su elicited by NIP-O-Su were observed in strains of mice possessing the Igh-1b allotype but not in strains bearing the Igh-1c or Igh-1j allotypes. The CS reactivity could be adoptively transferred to naive recipients, and the ability of transfer CS reactivity was T cell dependent. In contrast to the genetic requirement for I-A region homology to adoptively transfer DTH reactions, compatibility at either the H-2K, H-21, or H-2D regions was sufficient to transfer NP-specific CS reactivity to naive recipients. Furthermore, in contrast to DTH responses, cyclophosphamide pretreatment was not required to induce CS responsiveness. Thus, the specificity of NP-O-Su-induced CS responses is controlled by both H-2- and Igh-linked genes.
Seismic Imaging Using Lateral Adaptive Windows

P176 Seismic Imaging Using Lateral Adaptive Windows O. Pedersen* (Norwegian University of Science & Technology) S. Brandsberg-Dahl (BP America) & B. Ursin (Norwegian University of Science & Technology) SUMMARY We present a migration method using one-way propagators and lateral adaptive windows for handling the large velocity contrasts associated with salt-sediment interfaces. Using the adaptive windowing we can handle the large perturbations locally in a similar fashion as the Beamlet propagator hence limiting the impact of the errors on the global wavefield. We illustrate the performance of our method by applying it to synthetic data from the SEG/EAGE salt model. EAGE
Mid‐ocean ridge basalt degassing: Bubble nucleation

Because of the relatively large surface energy of liquid basalt, the nuclcation of CO2 bubbles in mid-ocean ridge basalts (MORB) requires degrees of supersaturation, which vary from 1.5 to 7, depending on the pressure. This pressure sensitivity is a direct consequence of the increase in the molar volume of gaseous CO2 when the pressure decreases. This causes the surface area of stable nuclei with a constant number of carbon dioxide molecules to become larger with decreasing pressure. Of the major igneous gases, CO2 is the most abundant in uncontaminated MORB, but has the smallest solubility. Therefore bubbles in MORB at P > 100 bar are CO2 dominated. The recently discovered CO2 supersaturation in MORB [Dixon et al., 1988; Fine and Stolper, 1986] can be explained as being due to the difficulty of bubble nucleation at low pressure.
Contamination and removal efficiency of microplastics and synthetic fibres in a conventional drinking water treatment plant in Geneva, Switzerland.

Although it is known that freshwater resources are contaminated with microplastics (MPs), still limited information is known about the efficiency of large drinking water treatment plants (DWTP) to remove microplastics. Moreover, reported concentrations of MPs in drinking water variates from some units to thousands of units per litre and the sampling volumes used for MPs analysis are generally heterogeneous and limited. The present study evaluates the removal of MPs and synthetic fibres in the main DWTP of Geneva, Switzerland, by considering large sampling volumes at different time intervals. Furthermore, contrary to other studies, this DWTP does not count with a clarification process before sand filtration and coagulated water is sent directly to sand filtration. In this study a distinction is made between microplastics as fragments, films, pellets, and synthetic fibres. Raw water and effluents of each filtering mass (sand and activated carbon filtration) are analysed for the presence of MPs and synthetic fibres with sizes ≥63 μm using infrared spectroscopy. Concentrations of MPs in raw water range from 25.7 to 55.6 MPs/m3 and in treated water from 0 to 4 MPs/m3, respectively. Results show that 70 % of MPs are retained during sand filtration and total removal is equal to 97 % in treated water after activated carbon filtration. Concentration of identified synthetic fibres is low (average value of 2 synthetic fibres/m3) and constant in all steps of water treatment. Chemical composition of microplastics and synthetic fibres is found more heterogeneous in raw water than after sand filtration and activated carbon filtration, indicating the persistence of some types of plastics (like polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate) in water treatment processes. Heterogeneities in MP concentrations are observed from one sampling campaign to another, indicating significant variations of MP concentrations in raw water.
ESTRUTURA DO LENHO DE Plathymenia reticulata E ALGUMAS IMPLICAÇÕES NA EFICIÊNCIA HIDRÁULICA E RESISTÊNCIA MECÂNICA

Investigou-se a variacao anatomica, velocidade de propagacao do som (v), densidade aparente (ρ ap ) e modulo de elasticidade dinâmico (MOEd) na madeira de Plathymenia reticulata . Verificou-se como as variacoes nessas caracteristicas podem influenciar na eficiencia hidraulica e resistencia mecânica. Para a anatomia, empregaram-se as metodologias usuais, a (v) foi medida com equipamento de ultrassom, a (ρ ap ) foi determinada pelo metodo da balanca hidrostatica, e a partir dos valores de (v) e (ρ ap ) foi calculado o (MOEd). O diâmetro de vasos aumentou na direcao da casca, o que deve acarretar melhor eficiencia hidraulica. A frequencia de vasos e o MOEd correlacionaram-se negativamente na regiao da medula, indicando madeira mais flexivel e mais resistente a acao dos ventos. Raios mais frequentes diminuem a (v), e como esta tambem indica a rigidez, regioes com maior frequencia de raios apresentam maior flexibilidade. Fibras com paredes mais espessas na base do fuste podem aumentar a resistencia das arvores ao receberem uma carga extra. A relacao negativa entre ρ ap e lume das fibras deve-se ao fato de o lume representar espacos vazios que nao contribuem na massa. Raios mais largos na direcao da casca podem auxiliar no armazenamento de amido, que, quando hidrolisado, tambem atua na recuperacao de vasos embolizados. Palavras-chave : Amarelinho; anatomia da madeira; propriedades da madeira; variacao axial; variacao radial. Abstract Wood structure of Plathymenia reticulata and some implications on hydraulic efficiency and mechanical strength. We investigated the anatomical variation, speed of sound propagation (v), specific gravity ( ρ ap ) and dynamic modulus of elasticity (MOEd) in the wood of Plathymenia reticulate Benth. The aim was to determine how variations in these characteristics may influence the hydraulic efficiency and mechanical strength. The anatomical features were analyzed according to usual techniques; (v) was measured with ultrasound equipment, ( ρ ap ) was determined with “balanca hidrostatica” method and from (v) and ( ρ ap ) values was calculated (MOEd). The results showed that increase in vessel diameter from pith to bark can result in better hydraulic efficiency. The negative correlation between vessels frequency and MOEd in the pith indicates more flexible wood, contributing to the resistance of young tree to wind action. Rays more frequent decreased (v), as this is also an indication of stiffness; regions with the highest ray frequency provide higher flexibility. Fibers with thicker walls at the base of the stem can increase the tree resistance when they receive an extra load. The negative relationship between ρ ap and fibers lumen is due increase in empty spaces that no contributed in wood mass. Wider rays in the bark direction can contributed in the storage of starch, which when hydrolyzed can retrieve embolized vessels. Keywords : Amarelinho; wood anatomy; wood properties; axial variation; radial variation.
Análisis comparativo de los factores naturales y urbanos de las inundaciones ocurridas en las ciudades costeras de Valparaíso y Florianópolis

Indice Introduccion Factores naturales Los factores urbanos Metodos y tecnicas Inundaciones en Florianopolis y Valparaiso Conclusiones Referencias bibliograficas Resumen Los desastres naturales, como inundaciones y derrumbes afectan permanentemente a las ciudades ubicadas en el Centro Sur del continente sudamericano. Este trabajo analiza los factores climaticos y urbanos que han sido indicados como responsables respecto a la ocurrencia y gravedad de episodios registrados en Florianopolis y Valparaiso, ciudades costeras, localizadas en latitudes subtropicales, ubicadas sobre complejos sistemas orograficos y sometidas a rapidos procesos de expansion de sus superficies urbanas. La relacion entre ocurrencia de fenomenos El Nino e inundaciones graduales y bruscas se asocia con las transformaciones en las tasas de impermeabilizacion provocadas por los cambios de usos y coberturas de la tierra. La mayoria de las inundaciones han ocurrido durante anos El Nino, pero tambien se han registrado en anos La Nina y neutrales. La informacion analizada y los pronosticos de comportamiento de las lluvias como consecuencia de los cambios climaticos senalan una situacion de alta irregularidad e imposibilidad de prediccion, por lo que las medidas de mitigacion y adaptacion descansan necesariamente en la planificacion y gestion adecuada de los espacios urbanos. Abstract Natural disasters such as floods and landslides affecting permanently to cities located in South Central South American continent. This paper examines the climate and urban have been indicated as responsible for the occurrence and severity of episodes recorded in Florianopolis and Valparaiso, coastal towns, located in subtropical latitudes, located on complex geographic systems and processes subject to rapid expansion of its urban areas. The relationship between occurrence of El Nino and flooding gradual and abrupt changes associated with waterproofing rates caused by changes in use and land cover. Most floods have occurred during El Nino years, but have also been recorded in neutral and La Nina years. The information analyzed and forecasts of rainfall behavior as a result of climate change indicate a situation of high irregularity and unpredictability, so that mitigation and adaptation necessarily lie in planning and proper management of urban spaces.
Rover localization from long stereo image sequences using visual odometry based on bundle adjustment

This paper proposes a rover localization method from long stereo image sequences by using visual odometry based on bundle adjustment. Firstly, a progressive stereo image network is built by feature tracking in multiple frames of the stereo image sequence. Then exterior orientation parameters of all images in the network are solved by using bundle adjustment technique to get the rover position. Field experimental results demonstrate that the developed method can localize the rover in real time (2fps) with an accuracy of between than 1.5%.
Changes in a scientific concept: what is a planet?

The need for an explicit and exact definition of a planet has arise out of the growing rate of discovery of Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) with physical and orbital properties comparable with those of Pluto, the smallest planet of the solar system. On July 29, 2005, the IAU Circular 8577 has announced the discovery of a TNO, named 2003UB313, bigger than Pluto; its discoverers have asserted that 2003UB313 must be regarded as the tenth planet of the solar system. Lacking of a definition of a planet, the International Astronomical Union has been unable to decide whether 2003UB313 should be classified as a planet, and no official name has been given to 2003UB313. Eventually, astronomers gathered at the 26th General Assembly of International Astronomical Union agreed on a definition of a planet, and Pluto was demoted from the role of planet. This situation is very interesting for the philosopher of science who can be an eyewitness of a real process of explication of a scientific concept. In this paper I examine various proposals for defining the concept of a planet and put them into a philosophical context. The principal philosophical results is that planet, as defined by the new official definition, is not a natural kind.
Some features of the Algerian Current

An analysis of infrared images leads to a new conception of the dynamics of the Atlantic Water in the Algerian Basin. In situ current measurements are not yet available, but coherent hypotheses are presented with the aim to initiate further experimental and theoretical works. The Algerian Current flows steadily along the coast near 0° and becomes unstable near 1–2°E. Eddies of both signs are generated that are advected by the mean current, but only the anticyclonic eddies increase in size (diameter about 100 km). As they extract more energy from the mean current they are advected more slowly, and they may detach from the coast and drift for several weeks in the Algerian Basin. They grow as deep as 1000m at least, and they are able to pull lenses of Intermediate Water seaward from the Sardinian continental slope. Coastal upwelling cells are generated near 1–2°E between the cyclonic and the anticyclonic eddies; they are also advected by the mean current and are definitively not wind induced. These turbulent structures create intense mixing between the Atlantic and Mediterranean waters, which account for the large eastward gradient of salinity encountered in the surface layer. Therefore the Algerian Basin is characterized by a large mesoscale variability mainly due to the instability of the Algerian Current. It appears to be a reservoir in which the water of Atlantic origin is amassed, and it forms a buffer zone which disconnects the flow of Atlantic Water coming in at Gibraltar from the flow of hygly modified Atlantic Water exiting the basin through the Strait of Sardinia and into the Ligurian Sea.
The lack of income is associated with reduced survival in chronic haemodialysis

Introduction: Poor socioeconomic status in the patient population is one of the causes of the lack of primary and secondary prevention of chronic kidney disease and negatively affects the survival of patients on chronic haemodialysis (HD). Objective: To confirm whether the low or absent income of the incident population on HD is a factor of poor prognosis. Methods: We used the incident HD population of the Argentine Registry of Chronic Dialysis. Follow-up lasted 12 months, performing an intention to treat analysis. We applied the Cox model to assess the association between income and survival of patients after adjusting for age, sex, diabetes, comorbidities, initial laboratory results, and first vascular access. Results: We analysed 13466 adult patients (age at onset: 60.4±15.6 years; 57.2% were male, and 39.2% diabetic) who were assigned to 2 groups: 1) «no income» group, 5661 patients (age at onset: 60.3±15.4 years; 53.1% were male and 41.4% diabetic), 2) «with income» group, 7805 patients (age at onset, 60.5±15-8] years; 60.1% were male and 37.5% diabetic). The «no income» group had a hazard ratio of 1.19 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.11-1.28) in the univariate analysis, 1.23 (95% CI: 1.14-1.32 ) considering age and gender, 1.22 (95% CI: 1.13-1.31) by adding diabetes mellitus, 1.26 (95% CI: 1.181.36) by adding comorbidities, 1.25 (95% CI: 1.161.35) by adding the initial laboratory results, and 1.24 (95% CI: 1.151.33) if temporary vascular access is included. All models resulted in a significance of P=. 000. Conclusions: Low or no income of patients at the time of entry into HD is an independent risk factor for immediate lower survival.
Telexistence: Enabling Humans to Be Virtually Ubiquitous

Telecommunication and remote-controlled operations are becoming increasingly common in our daily lives. While performing these operations, ideally users would feel as if they were actually present at the remote sites. However, the present commercially available telecommunication and telepresence systems do not provide the sensation of self-presence or self-existence, and hence, users do not get the feeling of being spatially present or that they are directly performing spatial tasks, rather than simply controlling them remotely. This article describes the TELESAR V telexistence master-slave system that enables a human user to feel present in a remote environment. TELESAR V can transmit not only visual and auditory sensations, but also haptic sensations, which are conveyed using the principle of haptic primary colors.
Major Australian-Antarctic Plate Reorganization at Hawaiian-Emperor Bend Time

A marked bend in the Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain supposedly resulted from a recent major reorganization of the plate-mantle system there 50 million years ago. Although alternative mantle-driven and plate-shifting hypotheses have been proposed, no contemporaneous circum-Pacific plate events have been identified. We report reconstructions for Australia and Antarctica that reveal a major plate reorganization between 50 and 53 million years ago. Revised Pacific Ocean sea-floor reconstructions suggest that subduction of the Pacific-Izanagi spreading ridge and subsequent Marianas/Tonga-Kermadec subduction initiation may have been the ultimate causes of these events. Thus, these plate reconstructions solve long-standing continental fit problems and improve constraints on the motion between East and West Antarctica and global plate circuit closure.
Urban Runoff Mitigation by a Permeable Pavement System over Impermeable Soils

The respective runoff from a 200 -m2 permeable pavement test site and an adjacent 850 -m2 conventional asphalt road catchment in Auckland, New Zealand, was monitored concurrently between 2006 and 2008. Despite installation over relatively impermeable subgrade soils, and on an atypically high slope (6.0–7.4%) and active roadway, the overall hydrologic performance of the permeable pavement was exceptional. Measured discharge from the permeable pavement underdrain demonstrated peak flow (81 storms) comparable to or below modeled predevelopment conditions for most storms, regardless of antecedent conditions, including a 10-year, 24-h annual recurrence interval event. For large events (5% exceedance), underdrain discharge volume was comparable to predevelopment conditions, but it was substantially less than asphalt runoff for all events up to approximately 70% exceedance. The distributions of peak flow and volume were statistically different between the asphalt catchment runoff and the permeable pavement under.
Marine mammals

Jemison, L. A. , G. W. Pendleton, and C. A. Wilson. 2001. Harbor seal population trends and factors influencing counts at Nanvak Bay, northern Bristol Bay, Alaska. Pages 53-70 in: Harbor Seal Investigations in Alaska. Annual Report for NOAA Award NA87FX0300. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, Anchorage, AK. 356pp.MacDonald, R. 2000. Abundance and distribution of marine mammals in Northern Bristol Bay and Southern Kuskokwim Bay, 2000. Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.
LYMPHOID NEOPLASIA Combined inhibition of PI3K-related DNA damage response kinases and mTORC1 induces apoptosis in MYC-driven B-cell lymphomas

Pharmacological strategies capable of directly targeting MYC are Previous studies have shown that MYC-driven lymphomagenesis is associated with mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) activation and a MYC-evoked DNA damage response (DDR) transduced by phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)-related kinases (DNA-PK, ATM, and ATR). Here we report that BEZ235, a multitargeted pan-PI3K/dual-mTOR inhibitor, potently killed primary Myc -driven B-cell lymphomas and human cell lines bearing IG- cMYC translocations. Using pharmacologic and genetic dissection of PI3K/mTOR signaling, dual DDR/mTORC1 inhibition was identified as a key mediator of apoptosis. Moreover, apoptosis was initiated at drug concentrations insufficient to antagonize PI3K/mTORC2-regulated AKT phosphorylation. p53-independent induction of the proapoptotic BH3-only protein BMF was identified as a mechanism by which dual DDR/mTORC1 inhibition caused lymphoma cell death. BEZ235 treatment induced apoptotic tumor regressions in vivo that correlated with suppression of mTORC1-regulated substrates and reduced H2AX phosphorylation and also with feedback phosphorylation of AKT. These mechanistic studies hold important implications for the use of multitargeted PI3K inhibitors in the treatment of hematologic malignancies. In particular, the newly elucidated role of PI3K-related DDR kinases in response to PI3K inhibitors offers a novel therapeutic opportunity for the treatment of hematologic malignancies with an MYC - driven DDR. ( Blood .