Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Overview Study on Awareness of Global Warming Among the Graduate Teacher Trainees

Nowadays global warming is considered as a burning problem and it is being a challenge to the entire world and its scientific society. Global warming is a worldwide environmental problem by which there is an abnormal increase to the level of temperature, particularly in a natural environment. Global warming is not only affecting the nature, but it affects the life and homes of millions of people. The changes of global warming is visible from the highest mountains to deep in the oceans and it extinguished different parts of the earth and it's also creates rich bio-diversity. To identify the level of awareness global warming and to enhance the same among future secondary school teachers, the Authors decided to conduct the present research study of awareness on global warming among graduate Teacher trainees of college of education. Further, the study may also help the student teachers of secondary schools to create awareness on global warming among students studying in secondary schools in future. Keywords: global warming, climatic Change, green house effect, environmental refugees, and 3Rs
Teacher trainees’ attitude towards learning mathematics and anxiety levels for teaching mathematics

The purpose of the study was to investigate teacher trainees’ attitude towards learning mathematics and their anxiety levels for teaching mathematics as trainees in the internship of the out-segment programme. The study involved 160 third year teacher trainees comprising 55 trainees from Upper East Region, 50 from Upper West Region and 55 from Central Region of Ghana using purposive sampling technique. Teacher trainees showed positive attitude towards all the six variables measured. The independent t-test showed no significant difference between males and females trainees’ attitude towards learning mathematics except in college A. The one way Analysis of variance (ANOVA) test for significant difference on trainees scores at 0.05 alpha level showed no significant differences in attitude towards learning mathematics among trainees in the three colleges (with F < 3.00 p > 0.05). Slightly more than one tenth showed no anxiety teaching mathematics; twice as many indicated high anxiety level teaching mathematics. 32% of the trainees showed slight anxiety level teaching mathematics. No significant difference was found between males and females anxiety level teaching mathematics. The result of the ANOVA shows no significant differences in anxiety teaching mathematics among trainees in the three colleges. There was low but significant negative correlation between trainees’ attitude towards learning mathematics and their anxiety level for teaching mathematics. Implications of the findings were discussed and recommendations made. iii ©University of Cape Coast Digitized by Sam Jonah Library ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This thesis is the result of the efforts of many peoples all of who cannot be mentioned here. Special thanks to my Supervisor, Prof. B. A. Eshun and my Co-supervisor, Mr. Alex Asare-Inkoom, for their technical advice, ideas and criticisms that helped to shape this study. Mr. F.N. N.Baada, Regional Director, Ghana Library Board, Sunyani, spent sleepless nights editing the work and is commended for the good job done. I also wish to thank all the lecturers in the Science and Mathematics Education Department especially Dr. Jonathan Fletcher and my colleagues, Ms Mavis Awuah and Mr. Isaac Buabeng, who, in diverse ways, contributed to the successful completion of this thesis. To my uncle, Mr. Augustine Tanle in the Population and Health Department of the University of Cape Coast who was my Special Adviser and inspirer to the completion of the study, I say a big thank you. I also want to acknowledge my niece, Miss Margaret Ganekuu, Edinama Senior High School, for the printing and material support given me. Finally, Cpl. Moro Salifu, P.O. 2.Belbaar Alfred and Sister Besegni Boinde, thanks so much. iv ©University of Cape Coast Digitized by Sam Jonah Library
Evaluation of growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, Linnaeus, 1752) with supplementary feeding of brewery waste in concrete ponds at Tehuledere district, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

This research was carried out to investigate the effect of brewery waste on the growth performance of Nile tilapia in concrete ponds. Fingerlings were stocked at a density of two fish per m2. The treatment groups were fed at 5% of their body weight twice daily with locally available brewery waste for 180 days whilst the control group was fed only on natural food items. After the study period, the mean final length (15.66 ± 0.19) and mean final weight (80.86 ± 1.78) of treatment groups was significant when compared with a mean final length (12.78 ± 0.13) and mean final weight (42.00 ± 1.12) of control groups. The mean body weight gain in treatments (72.28 ± 1.74) was significantly higher than the control groups (33.35 ± 0.63). Specific growth rate of the Nile tilapia in treatment groups (1.25 ± 0.02) was better than the control groups (0.88 ± 0.01). Similarly, the daily growth rate was significant in treatments (0.4 ± 0.01) as compared with control groups (0.19 ± 0.01). Most of the water quality parameters were optimal in both treatment and control groups. In conclusion, the supplementation of brewery waste ascertained the faster growth in Nile tilapia.
Three method factors explaining the low correlations between assessment center dimension ratings and scores on personality inventories

In general, correlations between assessment centre (AC) ratings and personality inventories are low. In this paper, we examine three method factors that may be responsible for these low correlations: differences in (i) rating source (other versus self), (ii) rating domain (general versus specific), and (iii) rating format (multi‐ versus single item). This study tests whether these three factors diminish correlations between AC exercise ratings and external indicators of similar dimensions. Ratings of personality and performance were combined in an analytical framework following a 2 × 2 × 2 (source, domain, format) completely crossed, within subjects design. Results showed partial support for the influence of each of the three method factors. Implications for future research are discussed. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Increasing entrepreneurial intention: effective entrepreneurship course characteristics

Ajzen's model of planned behaviour was used to measure the impact of specific entrepreneurship course characteristics on entrepreneurial intention. Course characteristics with a hypothesised positive influence on entrepreneurial intention were identified through literature research and an exploratory study. The hypotheses were tested with a quantitative study which was designed as an ex ante/ex post measurement. Course elements such as business planning activities, role models, student-oriented teaching and feedback processes are efficient components to increase entrepreneurial intention through its antecedents.
Perubahan Tutupan Lahan Akibat Ekspansi Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit: Dampak Sosial, Ekonomi dan Ekologi

Perkebunan kelapa sawit berdampak negatif pada aspek-aspek lingkungan, sosial dan ekonomi komunitas lokal. Melalui peningkatan system tata kelola perkebunan kelapa sawit maka dapat mengurangi dampak negatif tersebut. System tata kelola seperti sertifikasi dan standar-standar keberlanjutan diinisiasi oleh produser, distributor, pemerintah, akademisi, pasar internasional dan LSM. Sistem tata kelola ini dapat mencakup skala global atau nasional. Indonesia telah mengimplementasikan system tata kelola yang berskala global dan nasional namun belum semua perusahaan perkebunan kelapa sawit dan smallholder mengimplementasikanya. Oleh karena itu, sistem tata kelola tersebut belum berhasil menurunkan dampak negatif ekspansi perkebunan kelapa sawit. Konflik sosial masih sering terjadi akibat dari kebakaran hutan dan pencemaran lingkungan. Di Kutai Kartanegara, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia, ekspansi perkebunan kelapa sawit terjadi secara cepat dimana ekspansi tersebut ada yang tidak menerapkan sistem tata kelola perkebunan kelapa sawit. Menggunakan metode survey dan wawancara mendalam, penelitian ini bertujuan mengukur dampak ekspansi perkebunan kelapa sawit pada kerentanan ekologi, sosial dan ekonomi. Hasil penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa (1) RSPO dan ISPO belum bisa menekan laju deforestasi akibat ekspansi perkebunan kelapa sawit; (2) Walaupun RSPO dan ISPO diimplementasikan, masih tetap terjadi konflik sosial dan kerentanan ekonomi pada komunitas lokal.
Cement dust pollution on growth and yield attributes of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Increased concentration of cement dust pollutants causes invisible injuries like progressive decline in the physiological process such as photosynthetic ability and respiration rate of leaves. Similarly, visible injuries such as closure leaf stomata, a marked reduction in growth and productivity were observed due to cement dust. The present study particularly discriminate the effect of cement dust deposition on soil and over the vegetation and its consequences effect on groundnut crop, which is popularly grown in and around the vicinity of cement industry. The present research work focused on growth biochemical and yield responses of groundnut due to cement dust deposition. The cement dust artificially sprayed on the plant surface with different levels. All the morphological and biochemical and yield parameters were analyzed. Morphological parameters Root length, Shoot Length, Total leaf area, fresh and dry weight were inhibited in high dose of cement deposition when compare control plant. Biochemical parameters such as chlorophylls Carotenoid Protein Amino acid and Â Â total sugar were decreased in cement sprayed Â plants when compare in untreated plant. The highest amount of all biochemical content which present in control set and lowest one recorded in 20g/pot sprayed with cement dust. pH and Iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese that are prominent in cement dust were found to be higher in concentration in the polluted soil. And zinc, copper and nitrogen were lower concentration. This indicates the extent to which the soil was polluted by cement dust, in addition to that the pH of gradually increased due the effect of cement dust when compare to control soil. Alkaline nature of cement dust reduce the absorption of mineral substances form the soil its leads to changes in the plant physiology and morphology.
Physical Education and Special Educational Needs in North-West England

Physical Education and Special Educational Needs in North-West England The paper examines the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream secondary schools from the perspective of physical education (PE) teachers. The findings of this case study, which used individual interviews and was undertaken in the North-West of England, suggest that team games are activities which teachers find particularly difficult to plan and deliver in an inclusive way. Specifically, many teachers suggested that there was limited opportunity for individual planning during team games and that they found it difficult to develop and implement rules and adapt games to make them more inclusive. Moreover, there was an expressed feeling among teachers that, first, their initial teacher training (ITT) had not prepared them adequately for their day-to-day endeavours to include pupils with SEN in PE; and, second, that the schools in which they work are not providing them with any inclusion training. Finally, there was a general feeling among PE teachers that they are not receiving enough support from special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) and learning support assistants (LSAs) whose role is, lest we forget, to enable teachers to include pupils with SEN in the mainstream education system.
Intellectual Capital and Firm's Performance: An Empirical Evidence from Islamic Bank in Indonesia

The growth of Islamic banking cannot be separated from the Intellectual Capital (IC) of its resources, not only from tangible assets but, also from intangible assets derived from Human Capital (HC), Structural Capital (SC) and Relational Capital (RC)/Customer Capital that will form the Intellectual Capital. This study aims to analyse the IC development model to increase the performance of Islamic banking in Indonesia. The data was collected from the director of Islamic banking in Indonesia, with data collected from as many as 120 respondents. The hypothesis was tested by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) together with the Amos program. The empirical results reveal that the IC component has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Islamic banking in Indonesia. A relationship exists between the two elements of the IC component, specifically Human Capital (HC) and Relational Capital (RC) in relation to the performance of Islamic banking, while Structural Capital (SC) has no influence on Islamic banking performance. Furthermore, HC has a higher impact on Islamic banking performance compared with RC.
Thermal stability of retained austenite in Quenching & Partitioning steels

The drive for ever more safety and fuel efficiency in the automotive industry led the industry to search for steels with enhanced strength and ductility. Promising candidates to satisfy these demands are steels with a microstructure consisting of martensite and significant fractions of retained austenite. One class of steels with such a microstructure are Quenching & Partitioning (Q&P) steels. The enhanced strength and ductility of Quenching & Partitioning steels is largely due to the presence of retained austenite. At elevated temperatures encountered during processes such as welding, hot dip galvanizing and paint baking, the possibility of retained austenite decomposition into thermodynamically more stable ferrite and carbides exists. Decomposition of retained austenite would have detrimental effects on the mechanical properties of Quenching & Partitioning steels. A requirement for practically applicable Quenching & Partitioning steels is therefore knowledge of the thermal stability of retained austenite against decomposition. In this work, multiple microstructures have been created in one particular steel alloy using Quenching & Partitioning processing. These microstructures have been characterized using X-Ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Optical Microscopy and Electron Backscatter Diffraction. Special attention was paid to the morphology and carbon content of retained austenite. The response of retained austenite to isothermal and isochronal annealing has been investigated using dilatometry and thermomagnetic methods. The main finding of this work is that retained austenite in essence behaves as austenite which is higher in carbon content compared to the base alloy. Furthermore, the decomposition mechanisms of retained austenite have been successfully related to existing theory about austenite decomposition and mapped to a TTT-like diagram. Low-carbon retained austenite decomposes significantly quicker than high-carbon retained austenite.
ASSESSMENT OF MINED SOILS IN EROSION-DEGRADED FARMLANDS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

This study assessed degradation status of erosion devastated soils as well as ameliorative measures on such soils. Field sampling was aided by morphological landscape changes. Surface samples (0-20 cm) depth were randomly collected from two erosion units and used in conducting a greenhouse experiment using maize (Zea mays L.) as a test crop. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) and rates of ground periwinkle shells (GPS) and sewage sludge (SS) used as treatment. Treatments were replicated 9 times. Statistical tests of difference in soil properties were performed using t-statistic at p < 0.05. Status of soil degradation was evaluated using Land Degradation Index (LDI). Results showed low organic carbon content, and high bulk density and aggregate instability in eroded soils. The LDI values were high in most of physical parameters. The GPS and SS treatments significantly (p < 0.05) improved yield and soil properties except soil pH and aluminium saturation.
DO FUNCTIONAL PERTURBATIONS AFFECT ROTATIONAL KNEE JOINT KINEMATICS

The purpose of this study was the assessment of rotational knee joint kinematics following a functional perturbation. Perturbations were applied at different phases of the gait cycle with the subjects (n=18) running on a treadmill. During half of the trials a dual task was applied. A statistical comparison took place between strides with and without perturbations applied, showing significant differences. Therefore, the method presented in this study of the application of perturbations to mimic situations in which knee injuries are known to occur, resulted in changed rotational knee joint kinematics.
Assessment of soil carbon storage in a tropical rehabilitated forest.

Decrease of tropical rainforests affects global warming and has attracted much attention. Afforestation programs have been suggested to mitigate this problem. But there is little research on the assessment of soil carbon (C) storage in a rehabilitated forest in tropical areas such as Malaysia. The objective of this study was to determine the C accumulation of a rehabilitated forest of different ages. Soil samples were collected from the 1 year old till 7 year old rehabilitated forest. Ten samples were taken randomly with a soil auger at depths 0-20, 20-40 and 40-60 cm. Materials and methods section were used to analyse the soil samples for pH, total C, soil organic matter (SOM), total N, C/N ratio, yield of humic acids (HA), and C in HA (CHA). Results showed that pH decreased significantly with increasing age of rehabilitated forest regardless of depth. SOM and total C contents increased with age. No significant difference in the quantity of CHA content for the different ages of rehabilitated forest at 0-20, 20-40 and 40-60 cm soil were observed. Forest rehabilitation by planting indigenous tree species at initial ages (till 7 years old) has shown signs of C sink but does not exert any difference in the amount of C accumulated across the initial ages. Key words: Soil carbon, carbon in humic acids, tropical rehabilitated forest, initial age, humic acids, carbon storage.
Reproductive biology in the medicinal plant, Plumbago zeylanica L.

Plumbago zeylanica L. is an important medicinal plant traditionally used for the treatment of various diseases. Phenology from seed germination via vegetative growth to reproductive development was studied under glasshouse and nursery conditions. Seeds rapidly germinated on a mixture of nursery soil and cattle dung in a ratio of 3:1 filled in pots or on cultivated soil under nursery conditions as a prerequisite for vegetative and flowering phenological studies. Hypogeal germination characterizes the emergence of seedlings. Subsequent vegetative and flowering phenology between glass house and nursery field populations showed significant difference (p <0.05) in terms of time, duration and yield. Glass house populations completed their phenophases (seasonally) (72.3 ± 1.03%) within 133 days (15 March to 20 July, 2006) being under controlled conditions while field-grown seedlings extended to 225 days (15 March to 30 November, 2006) after seed sowing. Rainy season was the cause for the continuous damage of apical shoots, and consequently stunted vegetative growth of field-grown seedlings. Plant size (≥ 95 cm in height), leaves number (33 - 38) and seasonal climate (cold season for field-grown populations) were found to be the most eliciting signals for the initiation of flowering buds. 100 ppm GA3 was the most effective for early flowering (that is, before 6 days) and production of higher number of flowers (32.6 ± 1.6%) compared to the control (22.5 ± 1.33%). The mode of reproductive biology appeared to be cross-pollination and showed significant (p <0.05) compared to the control. The final flowering percentage (95.3 ± 1.71%) and/or seed-set (89.4 ± 1.41%) were obtained under glass house condition compared to the nursery, which dropped as low as 50% in flowering and seed-set. The study found that rainy season, plant size, leave number, low temperature, cross pollination and glass house conditions were found to be the most determining factors for the phenology of P. zeylanica. Key words: Growth regulators, medicinal plant, seasonal climate, plant size, growth environment.
Oral health and characteristics of saliva in diabetic and healthy children

Diabetes is the most common metabolic disorder. Idiopathic destruction of pancreatic beta cells will result in progressive loss of insulin, increase in ketone bodies, PH reduction and changes in bicarbonate neutralizing system in all body fluids including saliva and the oral cavity. The aim of this study was to compare the quality and quantity of saliva and oral health in children and adolescents with diabetes compared to healthy children. In this study, 27 diabetic patients (9 males, 18 females, age range 10 ± 5 years) were studied. A control group (27 persons) was selected from health persons with the same condition of gender and age. The amount of saliva was evaluated in 5 minutes, by non-stimulant collecting, in plastic vials. The PH and Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) were measured using paper strip and TAC kit. Oral and dental health was measured using DMFT (Decayed, missed, filled teeth) and MGI (Modified Gingival Index) indexes. Saliva in patients had less secretion (1.09 ± 0.13, 5.28 ± 0.23, P < 0.01), PH (5.28 ± 0.09, 7.11 ± 0.10, P < 0.001), and total antioxidant capacity (0.36 ± 0.04, 0.5 ± 0.04, P < 0.001) in compare with controls group. DMF and MGI indicators were more in patients than in control group (P < 0.001). Patients with type 1 diabetes had less secretion, PH and antioxidant defense and as a result had more dental and oral problems in compare with healthy children that with higher DMFT and MGI these patients require further training in this field and regularly examinations.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH, INVESTMENT, REGIONAL TAXES, AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE TOWARD THE INCOME DISPARITY

This research is aimed to examine the effects of economic growth, Foreign Direct Investment, regional taxes, and provincial regional capital expenditure toward the income disparity in Indonesia from 2007-2013. This research utilized panel data composed from 33 provinces in Indonesia from 2007-2013 (231 observations). The method used in this research was regression analysis of panel data using Fixed Effect Model. Research results showed that economic growth and regional taxes had a positive influence toward the income disparity. Capital expenditure affected the income disparity negatively. Meanwhile, foreign direct investment had no effect on the income disparity.
Spectral Analysis and Crystal Structure of Spiro[2.2”] Acenaphthene-1”-One-Spiro[3.3’]-5’-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl Methylidene)-1’-Methylpiperidin-4’-One-4- (2,3-Dichlorophenyl) Octahydroindolizine

The crystal structure of spiro[2.2”]acenaphthene-1”-onespiro[3.3’]-5’-(2,3-dichlorophenylmethylidene)-1’-methylpipe-ridin-4’-one-4-(2,3-dichorophenyl) octahydroindolizine was elucidated by single crystal X ray diffraction. The title compound C37H30Cl4N2O2, crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P212121 with a = 8.4610(4) , b = 16.0926(6) , c= 23.8997(11) and Z = 4. The central piperidine ring adopts twisted conformation, the piperidine of octahydroindolizine ring is in chair conformation and the pyrrole ring is in slightly twisted envelope conformation. Details of the synthesis, NMR, crystal structure determination and intra- and inter- molecular interactions of the compound are given.