Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY TRANSPORT AND CONTAINMENT CHEMISTRY OF RUTHENIUM UNDER SEVERE ACCIDENT CONDITIONS IN A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

During a severe nuclear accident volatile elements and elements readily forming volatile compounds are the main concern regarding the release of radioactive material to the environment. As ruthenium is prone to form volatile oxides under severe nuclear accident conditions as well as having radiotoxic isotopes, it is one of the more important elements during such an accident. In this work the chemical behavior of ruthenium during the transport in the reactor cooling system and the chemistry of ruthenium within the containment was studied. Studies on ruthenium transport included the effect of temperature, air-radiolysis products and aerosols on the quantity and chemical form of transported ruthenium during an accident. During the experiments the temperature had significant effect both release and transport of ruthenium. Different air radiolysis products affected both quantity and physical form of the transported ruthenium. The other part of the studies was focused on the chemistry of ruthenium within the containment. These experiments aimed at the interaction of ruthenium tetroxide with metallic (Al, Cu, Zn) and epoxy paint covered surfaces within the containment. Ruthenium had great affinity towards these surfaces that led to the formation of ruthenium rich deposits and thus a clear retention. Chemical characterization as well as quantification of these deposits was obtained. The effect of gamma radiation on the formed ruthenium deposits was shown and revolatilized fractions of ruthenium under different atmospheres and received doses were determined decreasing the retention significantly. Studies focused on interaction of ruthenium tetroxide with iodine-covered surfaces showed its ability to oxidize iodine deposit and re-volatilize iodine from the aluminum and zinc metals. Iodine covered surfaces were also proved to be an effective trap of ruthenium within the containment. Data obtained from these studies can be utilized for the better understanding of severe accident phenomenology and behavior of radionuclides during an accident.
Improving Aggression Regulation in Highly Gifted Underachievers: An Evaluation Study Based on a Mixed Methods Design

Background: Gifted adolescents suffering from severe intellectual inhibition may generally not be helped by pedagogical means alone. This special blockade results from a deep disturbance of the affective and pulsional functioning and can be treated by music psychotherapy in individual sessions, combined with psycho-pedagogical applications of music therapy in group sessions. Methods: The integrated treatment programme was evaluated by means of a prospective longitudinal study, using a mixed research methodology that combined a psychometric scale, a projective test, and an observational frame for the music therapeutic sessions. Two clinical subgroups of students treated by the above described psychotherapeutic approach (N = 20 + 23) were compared with a control group (N = 43) of students who received only traditional pedagogical measures. Results: The changes induced in the two clinical subgroups on emotional and conduct variables point to a better integration and elaboration of aggressive drives leading to an increase in creativity and intrinsic motivation. There were also positive changes in school results. On variables linked to aggressivity, the control group partially evolved in an opposite direction. Discussion: The observed changes are discussed at the light of structural psychopathology. As to the chosen research methodology, a person-centred approach, combined with a quasi-experimental design, is liable to meet Wampold’s conclusions on psychotherapy research. Conclusions: The outcome of the study stresses the opportunity to offer music psychotherapy to highly gifted underachievers as a means of tertiary prevention.
Contraceptive awareness and practices in women of urban India

Background: With the efforts from government and increase in the literacy of women, awareness about contraceptive methods is increased. The objective of the study was to analyse contraceptive awareness and practices in women and to find out the source of information and reason for non-use of contraception. Methods: In a cross-sectional study 400 women were interviewed from July to December 2016. Results: In our study, majority (43.5 %) of women were between 26-30 years of age followed by women between 22-25 years of age (26.5 %). 92.5% of women were aware of one or other method of contraception. But only 42.5% were practicing contraception. Maximum awareness was about tubectomy (90.5%) followed by CuT (87.5%), Condom 50%, O.C. pills 12.5%, Safe period 5% and injectables 2.5%. Most common method used in our study group was condom (20%) followed by tubectomy 12.5%, CuT 7.5%, O.C. Pills 1.5%, Injectable contraceptive and safe period 0.5% each. 37.5 % woman got information from radio or newspaper, 30 % from hospital doctor, 25 % from friends or relatives, 7.5 % had no information. 100% women were literate, 70% had education till high school, 30% were graduate or postgraduate. In our study, 52.5% had no reason for non-use of contraception.25% were not using due to myths or fears while 22.5% were not using due to family pressure. Conclusions: We concluded that awareness about contraceptive methods is quite high but acceptance is quite low. Condom is the most common method used.
Effect of Pollination Levels on Yield and Quality of Maize Grown for Silage

Maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids with good yields of grain and whole-plant dry matter are preferred for forage production. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between kernel development and nutritive value of maize silage, using controlled pollination to alter the extent of ear fill in 4 maize hybrids. Whole-plant acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and crude protein (CP) were measured. Pollination control affected the ear fill for 0% and 100% pollination levels. Stem diameter and plant height were not affected by pollination treatment; however, they were different for the hybrids. Leaf content and stalk content were negatively correlated (r = -0.68** and -0.87**, respectively) with actual ear fill. Ear content was also positively correlated with dry matter (DM) yield (r = 0.69**) and was negatively correlated with ADF (r = -0.73**) and NDF (r = -0.73**). Harvest index varied among pollination treatments and the hybrids. The greatest DM yield (17.8 Mg ha-1) obtained at 100% pollination level. Whole-plant DM content increased by 19% as pollination level increased from 0% to 100%. DM content was positively correlated with grain yield (r = 0.80**) and ear content (r = 0.81**) and it was negatively correlated with leaf content (r = -0.63**) and stalk content (r = -0.77**). Whole-plant NDF (r = -0.81**) and ADF (r = -0.75**) were negatively correlated with pollination levels or actual ear fill. DM content and DM yield increased with pollination levels as a function of ear fill. The results revealed that ear fill and kernel development are important factors in decreasing whole-plant NDF and ADF values.
World Politics and Support for Terrorism within Muslim Populations: Evidence from Muslim Countries and Western Europe

World Politics and Support for Terrorism within Muslim Populations: Evidence from Muslim Countries and Western Europe countries, we examine the levels of support for suicide bombings and other forms of violence. We found that support for terrorism among Muslims is present but the percentage of radicals is quite low. In both samples, support for terrorism is stronger among those who see democracy as a solely Western political system. This pattern of association is similar across the Western European countries, whereas the association varies considerably across the Muslim countries. The perceived economic dominance of the West is related to more support for terrorism among Muslims in Europe. In the Muslim countries, blaming the West for negative international relations is associated with greater support for terrorism. We suggest that improvement of the relationships between the West and the Muslim world can reduce support for terrorism and prevent radicalization within Muslim societies
Anatomy of Heinrich Layer 1 and its role in the last deglaciation

This research used data acquired at the XRF Core Scanner Lab at the MARUM–Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen, Germany. This research used samples provided by the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). Funding for this research was provided by the UK Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) to Hodell. The NERC Radiocarbon Facility supported two radiocarbon dates, and Wally Broecker generously supported the remainder with funding from the Comer Family Foundation. Research by Rodriguez-Tovar and Dorador was financed by Project CGL2015-66835-P. B.M. acknowledges support from the CSIC-Ramon y Cajal postdoctoral programme RYC-2013-14073. J.F. E. would like to acknowledge funding under ERC Advanced grant 320750- Nanopaleomagnetism.
Retraction Retracted : A Prospective Study of Early Loaded Single Implant-Retained Mandibular Overdentures : Preliminary One-Year Results

The paper titled “A Prospective Study of Early Loaded Single Implant-RetainedMandibularOverdentures: Preliminary One-Year Results” [1], published in International Journal of Dentistry, has been retracted as it is found to contain a substantial amount of material from the paper “A prospective study of immediately loaded single implant-retained mandibular overdentures: preliminary one-year results,” Liddelow G. J., Henry P. J., Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, vol. 97, no. 6, pp. S126–S137, 2007.
Seasonal occurrence and local coexistence within scarabaeid dung beetle guilds (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) in Tunisian pasture

Dung beetle assemblages were monitored using baited pitfall traps from January to December 2006 in Northern Tunisia. 4,965 beetles belonging to 37 species were trapped. Aphodius lineolatus and Onthophagus taurus dominated the assemblages. Results showed a significant seasonal variation in assemblage composition, and diversity. There were four periods of activity during the course of the year. Temporal turnover was highest in October and in February. Temporal distribution of species shows seasonal segregation and opposite patterns in the two dominant guilds (Aphodiinae-dwellers and Scarabaeidae-tunnelers). Aphodiidae- dwellers were active from autumn to spring, although they were affected by summer drought. The Aphodius-dweller showed high temporal plasticity and phenological segregation. In contrast, Scarabaeidae-tunnelers were active all year round but mainly in the spring-summer period and less so in winter. Species in this guild showed a high degree of phenological overlap and a short eco- logical length. Our results suggest that coexistence in dung beetle guilds is facilitated by their phenological patterns, which reflect distinct ecological requirements and biogeographical origin of species. Geotrupidae-tunnelers and Scarabaeidae-rollers were rare and occurred mainly in the summer-autumn period, when individuals of the two other guilds were rare.
DONG LIN NEW GENERATION AFFIBODY MOLECULE PHAGE LIBRARY FOR HIGHLY STRINGENT BINDER SELECTIONS

TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Master’s Degree Programme in Science and Bioengineering LIN, DONG: New Generation Affibody Molecule Phage Library for Highly Stringent Binder Selections Master of Science Thesis, 60 pages, 3 Appendix pages March 2014 Major: Biotechnology Examiner: Professor Matti Karp, Professor Per-Åke Nygren (KTH)
Linguistic and Cultural Barriers to English-Thai Translation of Sarcasm in The Big Bang Theory

There has been a growing body of studies of humor translation, particularly focusing on the strategies in translating humor in particular. As a result, studies on linguistic and cultural barriers to English-Thai translations of humor, especially sarcasm, are still scarce. Hence, this study sought to shed some light on linguistic and cultural barriers to English-Thai translation of sarcasm in The Big Bang Theory. Out of twenty-three total episodes in the third season of The Big Bang Theory, thirteen were selected to be a sample. Based on a definition of sarcasm, the context and non-verbal expressions as a guideline, sarcastic utterances were initially identified and later validated by a native American speaker who is a cultural expert. Subsequently, linguistic and cultural barriers impeding the translation of sarcasm in Thai subtitles, compared to the English ones, were analyzed on the basis of Wong and Shen’s (1999) and Campanini’s (2000) theories on factors influencing translation. The study revealed that linguistic barriers to the translation of sarcasm were syntactic, lexical and semantic, whereas cultural barriers were based on intercultural barriers, namely culturespecific expressions and allusions. Keyword: Humor Translation, Linguistic and Cultural Barriers, Sarcasm, The Big Bang Theory
Graphs of bounded variation, existence and local boundedness of non-parametric minimal surfaces in Heisenberg groups

Abstract In the setting of the sub-Riemannian Heisenberg group ℍn, we introduce and study the classes of t- and intrinsic graphs of bounded variation. For both notions we prove the existence of non-parametric area-minimizing surfaces, i.e., of graphs with the least possible area among those with the same boundary. For minimal graphs we also prove a local boundedness result which is sharp at least in the case of t-graphs in ℍ1.
Studies on the properties of rice-husk-filled-PP composites: effect of maleated PP

Rice husk is a by-product of rice milling process that usually finds inadequate final disposal (burning, land filling). Thermoplastics composites filled with rice husk flour are materials that offer an alternative for using this agricultural resource viewing the production of low dense materials with some specific properties. In this work composites of polypropylene (PP) and rice husk flour (RHF) were prepared by melt extrusion. Maleic anhydride-modified PP (MAPP) was added as a coupling agent. It was verified that tensile strength decreased with filler loading. The presence of MAPP improved this property showing a strong dependence on the MAPP/RHF ratio (MAPP/RHF = 0.03 produced the best results). The density of the composites slightly increased with filler and coupling agent in comparison to pure PP. The presence of MAPP diminished more than 20% water uptake in highly-loaded composites.
PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF SOLANUM TORVUM AGAINST TESTICULAR TOXICITY IN MALE

Oxidative stress is the main factor in Doxorubicin (DXR) induced toxicity. Rats received either DXR (3 mg/kg, i.p.) on day 1, 7, 14, 21, 28 or Solanum torvum extract (100 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg, p.o.) prior to DXR or S. torvum (100 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg, p.o.) extract alone for 4 weeks. Testicular toxicity was assessed by recording changes in body weight, testis weight, epididymal sperm count and measuring the levels of marker enzymesLDH, SGOT and CK-NAC; antioxidant defence enzymes SOD, CAT and GSH; membrane bound enzymes such as Na+ K+ ATPase, Ca2+ ATPase and Mg 2+
Regional Effects of Monetary Policy in Sweden

This paper investigates the effects on employment in 21 Swedish regions of a monetary policy shock using a VAR model with exogenous foreign variables for the 1993:1-2007:4 period. The regional impulse responses clearly indicate asymmetric effects in which employment falls significantly in some regions, while not changing significantly in others. These differences seem to stem from the interest and exchange rate channel, whereby regions with larger shares of employment in the goods sector and higher export intensity are adversely affected. In addition, there is one group of regions that, surprisingly, see increased employment in response to the same policy shock.
PARASITES OF FRESHWATER AND CONDITION FACTOR OF BAGRID FISHES IN ANAMBRA RIVER BASIN, NIGERIA

Parasitological investigation of bagrid fishes in Anambra River Basin in Anambra state, Nigeria was carried out for two months between the month of April and May, 2015. A total of 102 bagrid fishes belonging to 4 genera and 7 species were subjected to parasitological investigation, only 32 fishes were infected with a parasitic prevalence of 31.4%. The species included Bagrus bayad, Auchenoglanis monkei, Auchenoglanis occidentalis, Auchenoglanis biscutatus, Bagrus docmac, Chrysichthys auratus and Clarotes laticeps. A higher prevalence (42%) in all the bagrid species sampled in relation to sex was found in the female while the male had the lesser prevalence (26.2%). The female had higher mean intensity (4.76) than the male (3.09). The parasites recovered were a monogenean Gyrodactylus; three nematode species Procamallanus laevichonchus, Camallanus and Capillaria; a cestode Wenyonia and an Acanthocephala Polymorphus spp, unidentified leech. Auchenoglanis biscutatus harboured the most amount of parasite while Bagrus docmac harbored the least amount of parasite. The gills, skin, fins, stomach, and intestine were infected with parasite. The findings of this study on Bagrus fishes revealed that the condition factor ranged from 0 . 75±0.02 – 1.6 1 ±0.74. The finding also shows that the b values of show a sign of negative allometric growths. The b values for the LWR of were under the range from 1.296 in A. Occidentalis to 2.181 in A. Biscutatus.
Mean-field theory of light scattering by one-dimensional rough surfaces

We present a new approximate theory of scattering by randomly rough surfaces. The selvedge region is considered to be a layer with fluctuating index. A mean-field theory is used to derive the diffuse intensity. Comparisons with Monte Carlo simulations based on surface integral equations show that the technique can be used for rms heights as large as λ/2 and for any type of slope for a dielectric constant of 2.25. However, the accuracy decreases with increasing dielectric constant.
Scardinius knezevici Bianco & Kottelat, 2005 and Alburnus scoranza Bonaparte, 1845: New species of ichthyofauna of Serbia and the Danube basin

Research into the ichthyofauna of the Vlasina Lake reservoir in south Serbia, which is part of the Danube basin, was carried out in 1993, 40 years after its formation. The results of the research reveal the presence of several species of fish belonging to the Adriatic and Aegean basin, such as Alburnus albidus, Rutilus basak, Scardinius graecus and Pachychilon macedonicus. These findings are of great importance from the aspect of conservation, because the species Scardinius graecus and Alburnus albidus are on the European list of endangered fish species. In the latest study of the Vlasina Lake reservoir ichthyofauna (70 years after its formation), the above-mentioned species were not found. However, the presence of naturalized populations of two species from the Adriatic basin were confirmed: Scardinius knezevici and Alburnus scoranza. These findings represent the first known areal expansion of these species, which are new to the ichthyofauna of Serbia, from the Adriatic into the Danube (Black Sea) basin. [Acknowledgments. The present work was supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Serbia (Projects No. 43002 and 173025). ]
CRYSTALLITE MODEL FOR FLOW IN NANOTUBE CAUSED BY WALL SOLITON

ow in a nanotube, caused by a moving soliton-like perturbation of its wall, is considered. We use a crystallite model for nanotube ow. A picture of the ow is described. The formula for crystallite velocity is derived, allowing one to nd uid ux through a nanotube.
A Study on Impact of Work Stress among Mat Factory Workers in Kano – Nigeria in 2015

The focus of this study is to find out the level of work stress and the major causes of work stress among mat factory workers in Kano - Nigeria. 140 sets of questionnaire were distributed to the mat workers and 121 questionnaires come back to the researchers (response rate: 86.43%). 106 workers were male representing 87.60%. Their average age was 32.52 ±4.50 and average working experience was 10.4±6.4. The data collected were analyzed using Henry Garrett ranking method the results of the study identifies management attitude towards worker (difficult relationships with administrators and/ or coworkers, managerial bullying, harassment, etc.) as one of the major cause of stress among mat factory workers. Others include and not limited to toxic work environment, negative workload, types of hours worked, role conflict, lack of autonomy, career development barriers, and organizational climate. Some of the symptoms of stress shows that feeling tired, depressed and anxious rank first (65.04), experiencing headache and blood pressure rank second (55.70), unable to relax, concentrate and sleep third (54.62), others are distressed and irritable 951.64), low back pain, Joint & neck pain 951.45), increased absenteeism (42.80), increase alcohol and smoking (42.09), decrease commitment to work (41.12), lastly was the moodiness and feeling lonely 940.36). From the results it shows that mat factory workers in Kano – Nigeria are working under heavy stress.
Reconsideration of the cause of dry air in the southern middle latitude stratosphere

A previous comparison of data from the Halogen Occultation Experiment (HALOE) and of output from the NCAR Community Climate Model (CCM2) in austral spring overstated the effect of dehydration in the southern polar vortex on lower stratospheric water vapor in part due to shortcomings in the HALOE retrieval algorithm and in part to remnants of the initially dry stratosphere in the CCM2 run. A new HALOE retrieval and a longer CCM2 run both show more water vapor than previously, but HALOE still shows less in the southern hemisphere than in the northern in September-October 1992. A “dried-air” tracer in the CCM2 suggests that polar dehydration influences middle latitudes only below about 100 hPa, and seasonal variations of HALOE H2O imply no influence north of 50°S.
Tufted ducks Aythya fuligula do not control buoyancy during diving

Work against buoyancy during submergence is a large component of the energy costs for shallow diving ducks. For penguins, buoyancy is less of a problem, however they still seem to trade-off levels of oxygen stores against the costs and benefits of buoyant force during descent and ascent. This trade-off is presumably achieved by increasing air sac volume and hence pre-dive buoyancy (Bpre) when diving deeper. Tufted ducks, Aythya fuligula, almost always dive with nearly full oxygen stores so these cannot be increased. However, the high natural buoyancy of tufted ducks guarantees a passive ascent, so they might be expected to decrease Bpre before particularly deep, long dives to reduce the energy costs of diving. Body heat lost to the water can also be a cause of substantial energy expenditure during a dive, both through dissipation to the ambient environment and through the heating of ingested food and water. Thus dive depth (dd), duration and food type can influence how much heat energy is lost during a dive. The present study investigated the relationship between certain physiological and behavioural adjustments by tufted ducks to dd and food type. Changes in Bpre, deep body temperature (Tb) and dive time budgeting of four ducks were measured when diving to two different depths (1.5 and 5.7 m), and for two types of food (mussels and mealworms). The hypothesis was that in tufted ducks, Bpre decreases as dd increases. The ducks did not change Bpre in response to different diving depths, and thus the hypothesis was rejected. Tb was largely unaffected by dives to either depth. However, diving behaviour changed at the greater dd, including an increase in dive duration and vertical descent speed. Behaviour also changed depending on the food type, including an increase in foraging duration and vertical descent speed when mussels were present. Behavioural changes seem to represent the major adjustment made by tufted ducks in response to changes in their diving environment.