cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Travelers' philanthropy: understanding tourists' motivations to financially donate at Sweetwater Chimpannzee Sanctuary
Creators: name: Sgalitzer, Hilary A.
Publisher: name: University of Utah
Year: 2014
Subjects: Caring
Conservation
Ecotourism
Interpretation
Travelers' philanthropy
Trust

description: Park and protected area managers continue to address pressing conservation issues, such as biodiversity preservation and the prevention of species loss. However, parks and protected areas are frequently faced with financial constraints, and increasingly use ecotourism to generate financial support. One tool of ecotourism, travelers' philanthropy, is recognized as a viable method to increase funding for protected areas and conservation efforts. Travelers' philanthropy is money or time donated to a place or community by tourists that feel a responsibility to give back to the destinations they visit. Although travelers' philanthropy has been studied, there is a lack of understanding about the internal factors that motivate tourists' to donate to protected areas and conservation efforts. A better understanding of travelers' philanthropy could help increase managers' ability to generate revenue, enhance the role of ecotourism, and improve conservation outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the relationships between an organization's on-site messaging and tourists' a) trust in the agency, b) caring for a species, c) on-site donation behavior, and e) intentions to donate in the future. First, in Phase 1, I conducted a content analysis of the on-site messaging (N = 24 signs). Next, based on Phase 1 results and existing scales, a quantitative questionnaire was developed during Phase 2. Finally, in Phase 3, I administered the instrument to travelers (N = 204). Data analysis consisted of scale validation, model verification, and multiple regressions derived from structural modeling. Results indicate that: 1) on-site messaging and trust influence intentions to donate, 2) on-site messaging and caring influence on-site donation behaviors and intentions to donate, and 3) an interaction exists between trust and caring. Results will help to inform Ol Pejeta's conservation funding initiatives, advance understanding about travelers' philanthropy programs, and enhance the role of ecotourism in parks and protected areas.
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung unnummeriert, einen Zürcher Lückentag ergänzend.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 21.04.1967, erstellt als erste Tagesaufnahme um 7 h 50 von André Koeckelenbergh, Observatoire Royal de Belgique in Uccle
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift, erstellt als Zeichnung nach eigener Vorlage in Uccle.
Instrument: Merz-Grubb Refraktor Teleskop (Öffnung 160 mm, f = 2450 mm, projiziertes Sonnenbild D = 25 cm)
Surface properties of kaolinite particles -- their interactions and flotation considerations
Creators: name: Liu, Jing
Publisher: name: University of Utah
Year: 2015
Subjects: Clay minerals
Flotation chemistry
Kaolinite
Particle interaction
Simulation
Surface properties

description: Clay minerals, for example kaolinite, have many important applications while at the same time existing as common gangue minerals in the tailings from mineral processing plants during the recovery of valuable resources. To develop improved technology for the processing of kaolinite particles, the surface charging properties of kaolinite are studied in this dissertation. In addition, the dissertation objectives include the investigation of kaolinite particle interactions and the analysis of the reverse flotation mechanism of kaolinite from bauxite ore. To prepare ordered edge surfaces of kaolinite particles, a novel protocol was developed. A sandwich sample with kaolinite edge surfaces in between two resin substrates was prepared by ultramicrotome. The charge of the edge surfaces was found to be negative above pH 4 using atomic force microscopy. In addition, the ionic strength effect on the charge of selected phyllosilicates was investigated. It is found that the magnitude of the charge of the silica faces is dependent on the degree of isomorphous substitution and is not so dependent on the ionic strength. However, the charges of the alumina face and the edge surfaces of kaolinite particles are related to the ionic strength. The kaolinite particle interactions were investigated by Brownian dynamics simulation using a coarse-grained model. At low pH, aggregated particle structures/clusters are found to be formed by the electrostatic interactions of silica face to alumina face and alumina face to edge surface. In contrast, the particles are well dispersed and no clusters are formed at higher pH. The structure of kaolinite clusters was validated by SEM and Micro Computed Tomography. The nature of the reverse flotation of kaolinite particles from bauxite was analyzed based on the surface properties of kaolinite particles and on particle cluster formation. It is concluded that the cluster size and the exposed silica faces account for effective reverse flotation of kaolinite from bauxite ores at low pH. It is expected that the findings in this dissertation will provide fundamental understanding for the development of new technologies and reagent schedules to more efficiently process clay minerals, including both flotation and flocculation processes.
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22482.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 27.04.1967, erstellt von Werner Scheidegger
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22428.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 18.02.1967, erstellt von Werner Scheidegger
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel. Es sind Angaben zu Protuberanzen vermerkt
Phytochemical constituents and in vitro anticancer screening of isolated compounds from Eriocephalus africanus‡
Creators: name: Magura, Judie
name: Moodley, Roshila
name: Maduray, Kaminee
name: Mackraj, Irene
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Pharmacology
subject: Biotechnology
subject: 59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences
subject: 39999 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Cancer
subject: Hematology

description: This study investigated the in vitro anticancer potential of phytochemical constituents isolated from the methanolic extract of Eriocephalus africanus. One flavanone (hesperidin) and two flavones (luteolin and apigenin) were isolated for the first time from the plant using column chromatography. Standard MTT assay was used to evaluate the effect of the constituents on cell viability in MCF-7, A549, HepG2 and normal HEK 293 cell lines. The flavonoids decreased cell viability in a dose dependent manner in all tested cell lines. Hesperidin and luteolin were more sensitive against MCF-7, with EC50 values of 62.57 µg/mL and 70.34 µg/mL, respectively and apigenin showed the most potent activity against HepG2 (EC50 = 11.93 µg/mL). The results revealed E. africanus to be a rich source of flavonoids and natural anticancer agents, which could potentially be used in the development of new therapeutics for cancer treatment.
The association of discharge phone calls in 30-day readmission rates
Creators: name: Haguisan, Ana Clarita G.
Publisher: name: No Publisher Supplied
Year: 2020

description: Purpose of Project: The purpose of this project was to assess the association between discharge phone calls and reduced 30-day readmission rates in post-operative cardiac surgery patients.Methodology: The pilot project design used a retrospective chart review. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze demographic data, and chi-square analysis and Fisher exact test were used to compare data between patients who received and did not receive discharge phone calls.Results: The results of the study indicated that there is no association between discharge phone calls and 30-day readmission rates. The chi-square value was not significant, χ2 (1, N = 80) = 0.59, p = .44. Fisher’s exact test was also used to provide additional verification. That probability was also not significant (p = 1.00).Implications for Practice: This project has a policy implication in inpatient and outpatient institutions. Through discharge phone calls, patients are given the opportunity to be in charge of their health, and health care providers are able to reinforce education and provide support to the patients. This study, which proposes evidence-based practice, is based on the aims initiated by the Institute of Medicine for the healthcare system: “safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable” (AHRQ, 2018). As such, this study emphasizes the importance of implementation of strategic ways to improve quality of care to patients.
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22471.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 13.04.1967, erstellt von Johann Dürst
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Später wurden ergänzende Angaben aufgrund auswärtiger Beobachtungen direkt auf der Fleckenzeichnung hinzugefügt. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung, unnummeriert.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 20.02.1967, erstellt am Sonnenobservatorium Kanzelhöhe, Kärnten
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Bleistift, erstellt als Zeichnung nach eigener Vorlage im Sonnenobservatorium Kanzelhöhe in Sattendorf, Österreich. Instrument: Heliostat mit Refraktor Eigenbau (Öffnung 110mm, f = 1650mm, projiziertes Sonnenbild D = 25cm)
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22548.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 07.07.1967, erstellt von Fritz Riesen
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Später wurden ergänzende Angaben aufgrund auswärtiger Beobachtungen direkt auf der Fleckenzeichnung hinzugefügt. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22436.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 27.02.1967, erstellt von Antoine Zelenka
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Secondary metabolites of Thymelaea hirsuta, a plant collected from the Sicilian Island of Lampedusa
Creators: name: Nocera, Paola
name: Bajsa-Hirschel, Joanna
name: Masi, Marco
name: Ross, Samir A.
name: Cantrell, Charles L.
name: Duke, Stephen O.
name: Surico, Giuseppe
name: Evidente, Antonio
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: 59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences
subject: 39999 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Plant Biology

description: An investigation of the secondary metabolites was carried out on Thymelaea hirsuta collected from Lampedusa, the largest island of the Pelagie archipelago, located about 100 km from the North African coast and 200 km from the coast of Sicily. Ten compounds were isolated and found to belong to different classes of natural products as chromenes, cyclohexanones, furanyl, bis-furanyl and furanone polyphenols, and acrylates. Compounds 7, 8, 9 and 10 were slightly phytotoxic to lettuce reaching phytotoxicity of 1 (7, 8 and 9) and 2 (10) using a 1–5 point scale. None of the compounds were active against Agrostis stolonifera L., a perennial grass of the Poaceae family. Tested against three Colletotrichum species (C. acutatum, C. fragarie and C. gloeosporioides) pathogenic for agricultural plants, only compound 6 had activity against all three species, but it was not as active as captan, the commercial fungicide used as a positive control.
Factors Affecting the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in the Banking Industry of Bangladesh
Creators: name: S. M. Masudur, Rahman
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: A study investigates how blockchain technology adoption can benefit Bangladesh's banking industry. Despite global interest, its widespread implementation faces hurdles like technical challenges and low awareness. By examining factors like technology, organization, and trust, the research aims to shed light on adoption barriers. Using data from 384 banking officials in major cities, the study reveals significant influences of technology, environment, organization, and trust on blockchain adoption. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and decision-makers, aiding in crafting effective strategies. As a developing nation, Bangladesh can harness this knowledge to navigate technological advancements in its banking sector.
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22463.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 02.04.1967, erstellt von Werner Scheidegger
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Phytochemical profile of fennel essential oils and possible applications for natural antioxidant and controlling Convolvulus arvensis L
Creators: name: Nojadeh, Mohsen Sabzi
name: Pouresmaeil, Mohammad
name: Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Mehdi
name: Venditti, Alessandro
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: Pharmacology
subject: 59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences
subject: 39999 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified

description: The natural compounds such as essential oils are getting more attention due to their potential usage in pharmaceuticals and possibly as natural herbicides. This study was conducted to identify the chemical compositions of essential oils from Foeniculum vulgare Mill. populations collected from different regions of Iran, Turkey, and Germany, and their antioxidant (DPPH·, ABTS·+ and reducing power methods) and phytotoxic activity (against Convolvulus arvensis L.). The results exhibited a significant variation in essential oils content (1.74-2.97%). The main compounds in essential oils were trans-anethole (15.23%−90.11%), estragole (4.00-63.72%), fenchone (0.03-12.62%) and limonene (1.05-13.04%). The results revealed that the essential oils have considerable antioxidant (IC50 values in the range of 11.83-36.90 mg mL−1 in DPPH, 7.65-20.13 mg mL−1 in ABTS·+ and EC50 values in the range of 3.65-15.24 mg mL−1 in reducing power assay) and phytotoxic activity. The results of this study can help in the development of natural antioxidants and herbicides.
Striking oil in the West: crafting responsible legislation on the federal oil shale program
Creators: name: Petty, Miles
Publisher: name: University of Utah
Year: 2012
Subjects: Oil-shale industry -- Law and legislation -- United States
Oil-shale industry -- Environmental aspects -- United States

description: In the midst of the oil price shocks of the summer of 2008, oil shale became the focus of political rhetoric and Congressional bills aimed at increasing domestic oil production and courting the political favor promised by progress in energy policy. The tri-state region of Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming is home to the world's largest shale oil resource, which is estimated to house more than fifty percent more oil than the entire Middle East. Production of this oil is complex, however, and has yet to be proven economically viable. More importantly from a policy standpoint is the effect oil shale production would have on the environment, particularly given the complication that 72% of the oil shale resource is housed in federal lands. This paper examines the viability of producing oil from shale rock, and the political landscape of the oil shale debate, where Republicans and Democrats in Congress have introduced competing bills and governors of the affected states have come out in opposition to each other. Importantly, it also examines political theories which give insight into how politicians will deal with the issue, particularly important given the influence Congress has on the program due to its location on federal lands and need for federal rulemaking and funding. Ultimately, this paper suggests the best policy decision on the oil shale debate.  While oil shale holds vast potential for energy production, its consequences, environmentally and socially, will also prove to be significant. The federal oil shale program should therefore be governed judiciously, incorporating results of research and development projects currently underway, employing site-specific environmental analysis, and taking the desires of local communities into consideration.
Anomiopus hirsutus Canhedo 2006
Creators: name: Hielkema, Auke J.
name: Hielkema, Meindert A.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2019
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Scarabaeidae
Anomiopus
Anomiopus hirsutus

description: § Anomiopus hirsutus Canhedo, 2006
Anomiopus hirsutus Canhedo 2006: 420 (Venezuela (EO))
Distribution. Venezuela (EO): Canhedo 2006: 420 (EO).
description: Published as part of Hielkema, Auke J. & Hielkema, Meindert A., 2019, An annotated checklist of the Scarabaeoidea (Insecta: Coleoptera) of the Guianas, pp. 1-306 in Insecta Mundi 732 (732) on page 59, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3678492
Prediction of surface leakage current of overhead insulators under environmental and electrical stresses
Creators: name: F. S. Abdullah
name: M. A. M. Piah
name: N. A. Othman
name: A. Din
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: 90699 Electrical and Electronic Engineering not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering

description: Leakage current is one of the critical aspects to consider for overhead transmission line insulator’s condition and performance assessment. As the leakage current increase, the size of the dry band also will increase leads to the dry band arcing, deteriorate the insulator performance and contribute to the development of insulator flashover. Based on the literature study, other than the existence of contaminations on the surface of insulator combined with moisture, the variation in leakage current is also affected by the environmental and electrical stresses. Previous researches have shown the effect of environmental and electrical stresses on surface leakage current based on experimental and simulation results. This paper outlines an analytical approach based on dimensional analysis to propose a new mathematical model of leakage current under environmental and electrical stresses. To justify the applicability of the derived dimensional model, the new model has been validated using previous researcher’s experimental results. The validation indicated that the proposed model had shown a good agreement with the previous experimental results. The proposed dimensional equation for this research work can be potentially used as a predictive performance model to evaluate and monitor the leakage current and insulator’s performance.
Towards the theory and practice of verifying visualizations
Creators: name: Queiroz, Tiago Etiene
Publisher: name: University of Utah
Year: 2013
Subjects: Isosurface extraction
Medical imaging
Verifiable visualization
Verification
Visualization
Volume rendering

description: In this dissertation, we advance the theory and practice of verifying visualization algorithms. We present techniques to assess visualization correctness through testing of important mathematical properties. Where applicable, these techniques allow us to distinguish whether anomalies in visualization features can be attributed to the underlying physical process or to artifacts from the implementation under verification. Such scientific scrutiny is at the heart of verifiable visualization - subjecting visualization algorithms to the same verification process that is used in other components of the scientific pipeline. The contributions of this dissertation are manifold. We derive the mathematical framework for the expected behavior of several visualization algorithms, and compare them to experimentally observed results in the selected codes. In the Computational Science & Engineering community CS&E, this technique is know as the Method of Manufactured Solution (MMS). We apply MMS to the verification of geometrical and topological properties of isosurface extraction algorithms, and direct volume rendering. We derive the convergence of geometrical properties of isosurface extraction techniques, such as function value and normals. For the verification of topological properties, we use stratified Morse theory and digital topology to design algorithms that verify topological invariants. In the case of volume rendering algorithms, we provide the expected discretization errors for three different error sources. The results of applying the MMS is another important contribution of this dissertation. We report unexpected behavior for almost all implementations tested. In some cases, we were able to find and fix bugs that prevented the correctness of the visualization algorithm. In particular, we address an almost 2 0 -year-old bug with the core disambiguation procedure of Marching Cubes 33, one of the first algorithms intended to preserve the topology of the trilinear interpolant. Finally, an important by-product of this work is a range of responses practitioners can expect to encounter with the visualization technique under verification.
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22553.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 12.07.1967, erstellt von Werner Scheidegger
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Später wurden ergänzende Angaben aufgrund auswärtiger Beobachtungen direkt auf der Fleckenzeichnung hinzugefügt. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Effects of age on the homeostasis and turnover of endogenous inorganic sulfate and hepatic ATP in male F-344 rats
Creators: name: Bakhtian, Shahrzad
Publisher: name: University of Utah
Year: 2012
Subjects: subject: Physiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences

description: Hepatic function declines with age and leads to alterations in sulfation. Sulfation involves the transfer of the sulfate group from the activated form of sulfate, 3'-phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate (PAPS) to the substrate. The formation of the co-substrate PAPS requires both inorganic sulfate and two adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules. In order to determine the role of inorganic sulfate and ATP in age-related alterations in sulfation, the following experiments were conducted in young (5-6 mo.) and old (21-22 mo.) male F-344 rats. The homeostasis of endogenous inorganic sulfate was examined by measuring the renal clearance of sulfate over a wide plasma concentration range. The plasma sulfate concentrations and the turnover of sulfate were unchanged by advanced age, suggesting that the age-related changes in sulfation cannot be attributable to alterations in inorganic sulfate availability. However, the baseline excretion rate of sulfate was lower in old rats. At the lowest plasma sulfate concentrations (after acetaminophen administration), old rats continued excreting sulfate, while sulfate excretion was zero in young rats. Since the excretion rate of sulfate is lower, it is possible that there are alterations in the metabolic fate of inorganic sulfate in old rats. There also seems to be alterations in sulfate reabsorption with age at low plasma sulfate concentrations. In vitro analyses of renal tissue viability demonstrated that there was a significant decrease in p-aminohippurate uptake, suggesting an age-related decrease in certain active transport processes. Tissue nonprotein sulfhydryls as a measure of glutathione were increased with age. Hepatic ATP levels were quantified noninvasively using [31]P in vivo NMR spectroscopy. L-Ethionine was used to deplete ATP. ATP was decreased by 35% in the older rats; whereas, it remained unchanged in the younger rats after L-ethionine administration. This suggested that older rats are more sensitive to the ATP depleting effects of L-ethionine which could either be due to decreased ATP levels in the liver, or decreased rate of resynthesis of ATP de novo after L-ethionine administration. The effects of L-ethionine were also examined in vitro in kidney slices. L-Ethionine administration increased nonprotein sulfhydryls in the kidney.
An efficient and high-yielding method for extraction and purification of linamarin from Cassava; in vitro biological evaluation
Creators: name: Samanthi, K. A. U.
name: Welideniya, Dhanushi T.
name: Acharige, Anjana Delpe
name: Samarakoon, Sameera R.
name: Rathnayaka, Rajitha K.
name: de Silva, Madhavi
name: Perera, Shashika S.
name: Pieris, Colin
name: Wanninayake, Umayangani K.
name: Jayathilaka, Adeesha
name: Karunaratne, Veranja
name: Amaratunga, G. A. J.
name: Gunasekera, Dinara S.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: Medicine
subject: Biotechnology
subject: 59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences
subject: 39999 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Immunology
subject: FOS: Clinical medicine
subject: 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Cancer
subject: Inorganic Chemistry

description: During the last three decades, studies of linamarin extracted from cassava have received increased attention due to the presence of high cyanogenic compounds in these extracts. The methods that are utilized to isolate linamarin are either tedious or use acidic conditions resulting in poor yields. In this study, a novel cryocooled method of extraction has been developed to isolate linamarin from Cassava root peel. Approximately 18 g of linamarin was isolated from 1 kg of fresh Cassava root peel, which is the highest amount reported to date. Linamarin was fully characterized using NMR, IR and LCMS. The anti-cancer properties of pure linamarin and Cassava crude extract were evaluated by a comprehensive cytotoxic assay, using MCF-7, HepG2, NCI H-292, AN3CA and MRC-5 cell lines. The crude extract showed higher cytotoxicity compared to pure linamarin. The results of the biological evaluation are comparable to other reported studies in the literature.
The effect of vigorous intensity acute exercise on executive function
Creators: name: Phillips, David Spencer
Publisher: name: University of Utah
Year: 2012
Subjects: Cognition
Executive function
Physical activity
Physical education

description: The effect of physical activity (PA) and consequent influence on cognition within adult seniors has been widely published. However, there is a paucity of causal research relating PA and cognition to schoolchildren within an authentic setting. Also, little is known about the required intensity and dosage of PA to effect executive function (EF) change, or an optimal time for increased learning posttreatment. The primary aim of this study was to measure the effect of vigorous intensity acute exercise (VIAE) on mathematics test performance in a school setting, with the secondary aims of the study determining the effect of vigorous intensity acute exercise on trails test performance, and to consider whether there is an optimal time for learning post-PA. Participants included 72 (males n=44) 8th graders from an urban middle school. Participants were split into two order groups that received both a single 20-minute bout of PA and a single bout of sedentary activity (SA) over a 2-week period. Four different math tests consisting of 10 previously validated questions were completed 30-minutes and 45-minutes post-PA and SA. Two Trails Making Tests (A and B) were completed 20 and 25 minutes post-PA. During the PA bout, participants wore heart rate monitors to ensure work rate remained within the vigorous intensity zone as set using the CDC (2011) guidelines. Repeated measures ANOVA showed a significant interaction between treatment and mathematics tests scores F(1, 68) = 14.420, p < 0.001, d = .9, power of .963. Simple main effects for both genders were most significant at 30 minutes post-PA (male, p = 0.02, and females, p = 0.06) when compared to the other math tests mean scores at different time points. Due to order effects and normality violations, one can suggest, with caution, that an acute bout of vigorous intensity PA can help schoolchildren to become better prepared for math test performance. This may influence the amount and timing of PA opportunities throughout the school day. More research in an authentic setting is needed in order to compliment the literature.
Exploring the light and darkness: hierarchical bayesian analyses on early-type galaxies and dark matter
Creators: name: Shu, Yiping
Publisher: name: University of Utah
Year: 2014
Subjects: Dark matter
Galaxies: evolution
Galaxies: kinematics and dynamics
Gravitational lensing
Methods: statistical

description: Being the end-product of the hierarchical merging scenario, early-type (elliptical and lenticular) galaxies (ETGs) are the "live" fossil records that permit compelling tests of galaxy formation theories within a cosmological context. Also, ETGs can be extremely luminous and serve as the ideal cosmological tracers in the Universe. Additionally, the mysterious dark matter (DM), which is believed to constitute almost 85% of the observed mass portion, acts as the host of galaxies and hence plays a pivotal role in shaping the observed Universe. A thorough understanding of DM, including its nature, properties, and structures provides crucial insights into the fundamental laws of physics and cosmology. On the luminous side, a hierarchical Bayesian determination o f the velocity-dispersion function of approximately 430000 massive luminous red galaxies observed by the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) is performed. We use the full velocity-dispersion likelihood function for each galaxy to make a self-consistent determination of the velocitydispersion distribution parameters as a function of absolute magnitude and redshift. Parameterizing the distribution at each point in the luminosity-redshift plane with a log-normal form, we detect significant evolution in the width of the distribution toward higher intrinsic scatter at higher redshifts, which indicates a more diverse heterogeneity in ETGs at earlier cosmic time. On the dark side, I report the discovery of 40 strong gravitational lenses in the SLACS for the Masses (S4TM) Survey and 33 additional systems with single-lensed images in S4TM and SLACS Surveys, for which upper limits of the Einstein radii are determined. A hierarchical Bayesian analysis reveals strong evidence (4a) of variations of the total mass-density structure toward shallower profiles at larger velocity dispersion when upper limits are incorporated. Estimating the stellar masses based on the HST I-band photometry, we find a significant trend of higher dark-matter fraction at higher velocity dispersion. A Salpeter initial mass function is substantially disfavored for all but the most massive lens galaxies by predicting stellar masses in excess of the total lensing-measured mass. An approach of constraining mass structure via a joint analysis of lensing and stellar kinematics is also outlined, the application of which on a sample of strong lenses shows a 4a evolution trend in the sense of steeper mass profiles at later cosmic times.
Laboratory Evaluation of Laser Cladding on Railway Wheel Steels
Creators: name: Taherimandarjani, Mahsa
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Regular assessments of in-service wheel/rail systems are vital to manage operational costs and preserve rail infrastructure. Train wheels often suffer wear and damage, necessitating repair or replacement through conventional but inefficient welding processes. Achieving specific surface attributes like wear, corrosion, and fatigue resistance without affecting bulk properties poses challenges. Laser cladding, known for precise protective coatings, displays potential in enhancing wear and fatigue resistance in rail components. This study investigates laser cladding parameters for metro and freight train wheels using statistical analysis and deposit examinations, evaluating phase formation and mechanical properties for durability improvements.
How to Conquer One’s Weaker Self: Does Autonomy Affordance Increase Goal Performance and Well-being? - Online Appendix
Creators: name: Gimpel, Henner
name: Nüske, Niclas
name: Regal, Christian
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: Information Systems
subject: FOS: Computer and information sciences

description: Positive self-tracking technologies support users in conducting personal analytics and, hence, aim to foster their users’ goal attainment and well-being. A driver for these two is the experience of autonomy which can be afforded by self-tracking IS. In this paper, we examine the influence of autonomy affordance provided by self-tracking IS as well as their actualization on goal performance and well-being. For this purpose, empirical data was collected in a field experiment using a self-developed mobile self-tracking application. The results of a path analysis indicate that the mere provision of autonomy affordance is positively linked to well-being and that their actualization positively affects goal performance, in turn improving well-being. Contributing to design knowledge in positive computing and self-tracking IS as well as Affrdance Theory, we find that the design of self-tracking IS should provide autonomy affordance to further both their users' goal performance and well-being.
title: The THRIVE study- Transformative Healing Resources In Valuable Environments, identifying intrinsic and extrinsic factors that support Post Traumatic Growth in Nurses
Creators: name: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9841-2630
Publisher: name: https://ror.org/02stey378
publisherIdentifier: https://ror.org/02stey378
publisherIdentifierScheme: ROR
Year: 2024

description: This mixed-method explanatory sequential research will recruit registered nurses via social media sites to identify intrinsic and extrinsic factors that promote post traumatic growth. The aim is to identify intrinsic and extrinsic factors that support nurses following crisis.
 A validated instrument the Post Traumatic Growth Inventory, will be used in the quantitative phase to measure Personal Strength, Spiritual Change, New Possibilities, Appreciation of Life and Relation to others. The qualitative phase will comprise focus groups from the sub-disciplines of nurses: academics; clinicians; researchers; and managers and will explore intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to growth. Descriptive statistics will be used to analyse quantitative data and thematic analysis will be used for qualitative data. The team comprises nurses from academia, research, clinical and management.
Prof Betihavas who is the CI on this project has experience researching post traumatic growth as an investigator within national and international research teams.
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22494.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 09.05.1967, erstellt von Werner Scheidegger
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Anomiopus howdeni Canhedo 2006
Creators: name: Hielkema, Auke J.
name: Hielkema, Meindert A.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2019
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Scarabaeidae
Anomiopus
Anomiopus howdeni

description: Anomiopus howdeni Canhedo, 2006
Anomiopus howdeni Canhedo 2006: 392 (Brazil (NA))
Distribution. Suriname: MHCN - NEW COUNTRY RECORD (Suriname, Sipaliwini, eastern bank Corantijn opposite Arapahu Resort, (3°27′N, 57°37.5′W). 22/ 24-II-2011. A. J. Hielkema. In FIT in forest.); NZCS. Brazil (NA): Canhedo 2006: 392 (NA).
description: Published as part of Hielkema, Auke J. & Hielkema, Meindert A., 2019, An annotated checklist of the Scarabaeoidea (Insecta: Coleoptera) of the Guianas, pp. 1-306 in Insecta Mundi 732 (732) on page 59, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3678492
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22444.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 11.03.1967, erstellt von Antoine Zelenka
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Später wurden ergänzende Angaben aufgrund auswärtiger Beobachtungen direkt auf der Fleckenzeichnung hinzugefügt. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22449.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 17.03.1967, erstellt von Antoine Zelenka
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel
Differences in intelligibility of non-native directed speech and hearing impaired directed speech for non-native listeners
Creators: name: Dickman, Sadie Moon
Publisher: name: University of Utah
Year: 2012
Subjects: Speech
Intelligibility

description: Within the field of clear speech research, non-native, hearing impaired, and child-directed  speech are often referred to as types of 'clear speech.' However, although some  research has compared the acoustic properties of these types of speech, no research has  directly compared their intelligibility. In the present study, non-native listeners completed  a sentence transcription task for non-native and hearing impaired directed speech. Results  showed no significant difference in performance between the two speaking conditions,  indicating that the phonological adjustments talkers make when addressing non-native  versus hearing impaired listeners do not have any significantly different effect on  intelligibility.
New cyclopentenoneacrylic acid derivatives from a marine-derived fungus Trichoderma atroviride H548
Creators: name: Tang, Xi-Xiang
name: Liu, Shun-Zhi
name: Sun, Yu-Ying
name: He, Feng-Ming
name: Xu, Guang-Xin
name: Fang, Mei-Juan
name: Zhen, Wu
name: Qiu, Ying-Kun
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: Microbiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Pharmacology
subject: Biotechnology
subject: 59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences
subject: 39999 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Plant Biology

description: Three new cyclopentenoneacrylic acid derivatives, trichodermacid A (1), trichodermester A (2), and trichodermester B (3), together with thirteen known compounds, were isolated from an ethyl acetate extract of Trichoderma atroviride H548, a fungus derived from mangrove sediment. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including HR ESI-MS, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and 2D-NMR techniques. The antifungal activity of the isolated compounds was evaluated against tea pathogenic fungus Pestalotiopsis theae. Trichodermester A (2) showed potent anti P. theae activity with MIC of 125 μg/disc, while the other compounds were inactive.
Sonnenfleckenzeichnung Nr. 22485.
Zeichnung von Flecken und Fackelflächen zur Ermittlung der Sonnenaktivität am 30.04.1967, erstellt von Werner Scheidegger
Creators: name: [s.n.]
Publisher: name: [s.n.]
Year: 1967

description: Bleistiftzeichnung mit Tinte und Farbstift überschrieben, erstellt als Projektionsbildzeichnung in der Eidgenössischen Sternwarte Zürich. Instrument: Zeiss Coudé-Refraktor (150/2250 mm).
Die Beobachtungen zu Einzelflecken und zu Sonnenfleckengruppen wurden mit Bleistift auf einem Vordruck eingetragen. Zusätzlich notiert: Tabelle mit statistischen Angaben – mit Vermerk der Werte Gr, f und g, wobei die Bestimmung der Fleckenrelativzahl nach wie auf visueller Beobachtung und anderer Instrumentierung beruhte (und dafür das entsprechende Registerblatt (in Teilbestand acht) ausgefüllt wurde). Zusammen mit den täglichen Werten oft Angabe der Resultate der Flächenmessungen der Flecken (F und F -o) in Millionsteln der Scheibe bzw. der Halbkugel