Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
VULNERABILITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE OF MANGROVES IN XUAN THUY NATIONAL PARK , VIETNAM

To quantitatively assess the vulnerability to climate change of mangroves in Xuan Thuy National Park, mangrove cover change, climate change, sea level rise, community awareness and participation in the mangrove protection and rehabilitation were measured, investigated and analyzed. The results confirmed that in recent years mangroves in Xuan Thuy National Park are not very vulnerable to climate change. For instance the mangrove area has increased of about 600 ha mangroves in the period 1995-2010 and the sedimentation rate (10.4 mm/year) is much greater than the rate of sea level rise (1.9 mm/year). This is explained that Xuan Thuy National Park has good management mechanism with the participation of many stakeholders, especially the active participation of communities in the buffer zone in mangrove protection and rehabilitation. The results also indicated that mangroves in Xuan Thuy National Park could be more vulnerable to climate change in the future due to decrease of afforestation projects and the failure of landward, seaward transgressions caused by seafood aquaculture and seaward margin erosion.
PORCINE ZONA PELLUCIDA TECHNICAL DATA PRODUCT EFFICACY Description of Vaccine

Description of Vaccine ZonaStat-H is an injectable contraceptive vaccine consisting of an emulsion of two components: (a) the antigen, a naturally occurring, chemically unmodified glycoprotein, porcine zona pellucida (PZP), extracted from pig ovaries by simple physical processes and dissolved in a buffered salt solution (phosphate buffered saline); and (b) an adjuvant (modified Freund’s Complete Adjuvant, mFCA, or Freund’s Incomplete Adjuvant, FIA). mFCA consists of cell wall fragments from a naturally occurring, non-transmissable, non-pathogenic soil bacterium (Mycobacterium butyricum) suspended in a physiologically inert mineral oil and an emulsifier; FIA is identical to mFCA, but lacks the mycobacterial cell wall component.
Investigations on DPPH scavenging capacity before and after UV-irradiation of aqueous root extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra

Authors’ addresses: 1 Radiation Biotechnology Group, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Brig. S.K. Mazumdar Marg, Defence Research and Development Organization, Delhi-110054, India. 2 Department Chemistry and Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. 3 Department Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. 4 Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
Antimicrobial Activities of Some Selected Indigenous Chewing Stick on Bacteria Isolated from the Mouth among Patients Attending State Specialist Hospital , Akure , South-West Nigeria

The normal microbiota of the mouth consists of organisms that resist mechanical removal by adhering to the surface such as the gums and the teeth [1]. There is therefore need to remove these organisms by cleansing effect through chewing stick that contains antibacterial property. However, the use of indigenous chewing stick is a common practice in Nigeria but has the limitation of social status due to lack of proper sensitization which is due to the fact that insufficient knowledge of their antibacterial potential are known [1]. Plants are important in man day today activities. They can be used as cosmetics, food, flavors, ornamental, and for medicinal purposes. Medicinal plants have been used as alternative to conventional drugs, because of their potential health benefits. Various plant extract has great antibacterial potential against infectious agents and can be used for therapeutic purposes [2]. Investigation carried out on F. zanthoxyloides (“Orin ata”), A. leiocarpus “Orin ayin”, D. benthamianus (“Orin ayan”) and P. kotschyi (“Emi gbegiri”), by Akande and Hayashi (1998) revealed their antibacterial activity on S. aureus [1]. Abstract
Effect of Zn and water stress on some yield components of chickpea

Zn fertilizer and yield A field experiment was conducted on a clay soil to determine the effects of drought stress and Zn fertilizer on some yield components of chickpea. The experiment was a splitfactorial design with three replications. The main treatment was drought stress (sever drought stress, moderate drought stress and no drought stress). The sub treatment was four cultivars of chickpea, Azad, Bivanij, Hashem and ILC482 and 2 Zn levels (using hand sprayer 1 L and control). The results showen that the effects of drought stress on yield and yield components, effect of cultivars on grain yield was significant. With increasing level of drought stress yield and yield components were decreased. Therefore, Bivanij cultivar had highest production of chickpea grain yield and Hashem cultivar had a lowest among of it. Application of Zinc fertilizer had better effect on grain yield and yield components compared to the control and grain yield and biomass yield increased with application of it significantly. Therefore, we can increase yield of chickpea by irrigation and application of Zinc fertilizer. © 2013 PSCI Publisher All rights reserved.
Monitoring Geohazards near Pipeline Corridors with an Advanced InSAR Technique and Geomechanical Modelling

Surface displacements derived from Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) for the monitoring and risk assessment of geohazards near pipeline corridors are presented. The InSAR results are integrated with GIS analyses and field data to define geologic and preliminary geomechanical models using the InSAR-derived displacements and GIS-derived geological features as a constraint. Geohazard monitoring is demonstrated over the Fels Glacier in Alaska, which is bordered by active, deep-seated, slowly deforming slopes with the potential for generating large landslides that could damage the nearby Trans-Alaska Pipeline and Richardson Highway. RÉSUMÉ Des mouvements de surfaces déduits des techniques de radar interférométrique à ouverture synthétique (InSAR), utilisées pour la surveillance et l’évaluation des risques associés aux aléas géologiques près de corridors d’un pipeline, sont présentés. Les résultats InSAR sont intégrés aux analyses SIG et aux données de terrain afin de définir des modèles géologiques et géo-mécaniques préliminaires utilisant les déplacements obtenus de l’InSAR et les particularités géologiques obtenues de l’analyse SIG comme contraintes de modélisation. La surveillance d’aléa géologique est démontrée pour le site du glacier de Fels en Alaska qui borde une profonde et lente déformation gravitationnelle active qui a le potentiel de générer de grands glissements pouvant endommager le Pipeline Trans-Alaska et l’Autoroute Richardson qui sont tous deux situés à proximité.
Natural Convection Heat Transfer Enhancement from An Isothermal Array Of Circular Cylinders Under Horizontal Vibrations

Vibration in heat exchangers sometimes has positive effect in heat transfer enhancement. In this article a characteristics based method in Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian framework for 2D unsteady flow was used. The governing equations are Navier–Stokes for incompressible flow and energy equation. Vibrations applied to an array of isothermal cylinders in a cavity that is a simple model for simulation of natural convection in a heat exchanger. The effects of frequency of oscillations, cylinder spacing, amplitudes of vibrations and Rayleigh number have been investigated. The results indicate that, the increment of distance of two cylinders by cylinder diameter ratio makes the increment of the averaged Nusselt number only at middle and top cylinders and doesn’t have a substantial change in the bottom cylinder. Moreover, increment of the amplitudes of vibrations at a fixed frequency, enhances the averaged Nusselt number due to augmentation of velocity of oscillations. Key-Words: Natural Convection, Finite Element, ALE method, Characteristic Based Split, Oscillating Cylinder
Isolation, identification and characterization of dye degrading bacteria from dyeing industry effluent and degradation process optimization against Novacron Red SB.

Water pollution due to the desertion of enormous volume of effluent like synthetic dyes mostly azo dyes from the textile dyeing industries has become an alarming trend in the present world. Biological degradation of synthetic dye is gaining popularity because of its cost effectiveness and ecofriendly procedure. Hence, the present study was aimed to isolate and identify the indigenous azo dye decolorizing bacteria from dyeing industry effluent and to assay their dye decolorization potential in order to use them as an efficient bio-agent for decolorizing and mineralizing toxic azo dyes. Thirty indigenous bacterial colonies were isolated initially from which eight bacterial isolates were selected by further screening method, exhibiting 10% Novacron Red SB decolorization in semi-solidified screening medium. The decolorizer isolates were identified upto species as Bacillus alvei, Bacillus polymyxa, Corynebacterium rathayi, Staphylococcus aureus, Zymomonas anaerobia, Bacillus megaterium, Aerobacter aerogenes and Micrococcus conglomeratus on the basis of their morphological, cultural, physiological and biochemical characteristics. The maximum decolorization by the isolates was achieved with 5% dye concentration at 37°C temperature and pH 9 and peptone as co-substrate. So, this study demonstrates that the selected eight indigenous isolates can be used as efficient biological agent for the removal of toxic industrial novacron dyes by maintaining the above mentioned optimum value of the process parameter.
CONCENTRATION OF GLUTATHIONE AND ATP AS A MEASURE OF OOCYTE MATURATION IN RABBIT FEMALES

The present study was designed to determine the concentrations of ATP and glutathione (GSH) in ovulated and not-ovulated rabbit oocytes in a line of rabbits selected for ovulation rate. ATP and GSH concentrations were used to assess oocyte quality. A total of 58 does belonging to the 9 generation of a line selected for ovulation rate were used to assess ATP concentrations. A total of 10 does belonging to the 10 generation of the same line were used to assess GSH concentrations. Ovulation was induced by an intramuscular injection of 1 mg of buserelin acetate and animals were slaughtered 16 hours thereafter. Ovulated oocytes were collected by flushing the oviducts. Not-ovulated oocytes were aspirated from preovulatory follicles with a 1ml syringe and a 25G needle. Oocytes were processed. ATP concentration was determined by bioluminiscency. ATP concentration ranged from 0.6 to 2.4 pmol/oocyte in not-ovulated oocytes and from 0.8 to 5.0 pmol/oocyte in ovulated oocytes. GSH concentration was determined by HPLC. Glutathione concentration ranged from 0.5 to 2.2 pmol/oocyte in not-ovulated oocytes and from 5.2 to 10.2 pmol/oocyte in ovulated oocytes. These differences in ATP and GSH concentrations between not-ovulated and ovulated rabbit oocytes might indicate that ATP and GSH are synthesized during oocyte maturation.
Study on genetic variability and correlation for floral traits and yield in Heliconia genotypes.

Exploration on genetic variability and diversity of Heliconia genotypes amongst yield and floral biology traits were executed being intended to investigate the prime floral parameters quite potential to enact vital role in breeding and also inflorescence productivity per annum. The study revealed noteworthy dissimilitude in flowering behavior of different varieties under West Bengal condition. Here, ‘Golden Torch’, a hybrid cultivar merely showcased perpetual flowering whereas other are considerably seasonal. Highest genotypic and phenotypic variabilities were observed for anthocyanin content. Likewise, PCV of 61.43% for duration of male phase and GCV of 58.34% for number of flowers/inflorescence were apparent as second highest. Here, characters days from first to last flower opening, days from emergence to male and female phase and duration of male and female phase recorded high heritability coupled with high genetic advance manifests possibility of genetic improvement through selection. Duration of male and female phase duo showed significant positive phenotypic and genotypic correlation with days from first to last flower opening and days from bud emergence to full unfurling of bracts. Furthermore, inflorescence productivity year-1 was found to be positively correlated with inflorescence length and number of open bracts at genotypic and phenotypic levels both.
Soyabeans and sustainable agriculture Promiscuous soyabeans in southern Africa

Promiscuously nodulating varieties of soyabean have been developed which nodulate abundantly and effectively in most soils in southern Africa. Bred from genotypes collected in East Asia these promiscuous varieties nodulate with fast and slowgrowing rhizobia representing several different genera. The symbiotic interaction between different soyabean genotypes and different rhizobial isolates varies widely both in terms of ability to nodulate and effectiveness in N2 ®xation, but all plant genotypes tested, including varieties considered to be highly speci®c, nodulated with indigenous isolates in at least one soil. Promiscuity in nodulation allows soyabean to be introduced into a range of environments where lack of suitable inoculants would otherwise preclude growing the crop. Smallholder farmers need only access to seed to be able to grow soyabean, which brings multiple bene®ts in improved household nutrition from the high protein and oil content, cash income from sales of the crop and inputs of N which enhance soil fertility and contribute to the sustainability of their cropping system. Promiscuous soyabean varieties therefore represent a highly appropriate technology for cultivation of soyabeans for smallholder farmers, whereas use of varieties with greater yield potential together with rhizobial inoculants is an appropriate technology for commercial production of soyabeans by farmers who have ready access to agricultural inputs. # 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
Large Drawdown Slug Tests

Large drawdown slug tests (LDST) are defined as those slug tests with initial drawdown (Ho) > 5 m. LDST up to 18 m were conducted in discrete intervals at four wells completed in fractured bedrock. Water level responses were recorded in the test well and at monitoring wells located up to 70 m from the test well. When discrete intervals were isolated in monitoring wells, the measured monitoring well responses were above 30 cm, allowing quantitative estimation of hydraulic parameters by a finite difference, radial heterogeneous model. Transmissivity and storage coefficient estimates from LDST with monitoring wells were comparable with those estimates from pumping tests. LDST are a valuable hydraulic test to: a) study well interconnectivity in heterogeneous formations, b) alleviate the need to pump large quantities of groundwater and attendant associated disposal and logistical requirements, especially at contaminated sites, c) quantify the storage coefficient from monitoring well field data, and d) assess well interconnectivity of tight fractures.
Crop and Weed , 13 ( 1 ) Performance of ber in New Alluvial Zone of West Bengal

The performance of ber in new alluvial zone of West Bengal with twelve varieties (Apple Kul, Banarasi Karaka, BAU-1, Dandan, Gola, Illaichi, Jogia, Kaithali, Madhavpur, Sanur2, Topa and Umran) was carried out at Horticulture Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya in the year 2013-14 with an objective of screening suitable ber varieties. A wide range of variation was noted in respect of yield, fruit weight, pulp weight, pulp : stone ratio, acidity, TSS : acid ratio and organoleptic rating among twelve varieties. Fruit yield was found higher in Madhavpur (50.8 kg.plant-1), Umran (47.6 kg plant-1) and Topa (42.8 kg plant-1) but pulp weight and fruit weight were found higher in BAU-1, Banarasi Karaka and Umran. The quality in respect of TSS/acid ratio of fruit was noted maximum in Madhavpur (155). It is concluded that the performance of Madhavpur, Banarasi Karaka, Umran and BAU-1 are comparatively superior in new alluvial zone of West Bengal as compared to other varieties.
Infrastructure and Development: A Critical Appraisal of the Macro Level Literature

This survey reviews the existing macro-level empirical literature on the link between infrastructure and development outcomes in a critical light. After providing a general framework that casts the relevant terms of the controversy on the real effect of infrastructure on growth in the context of an aggregate production function, it signals what are the relevant empirical questions to be addressed. This guides the systematic review of a number of empirical studies and the discussion of the main econometric challenges to the identification of the effect of infrastructure on output and productivity. Finally, building on related research, in particular in contract theory and political economy, the paper spells out several promising research avenues.
A Comparative Study on Causes of Teacher Attrition in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Ondo State , Nigeria

revious works on causes of teacher attrition in secondary schools have been Ppredominantly qualitative and phenomenological. This paper, predicated by the Herzberg's two-factor theory however, compared the causes of teacher attrition in public and private secondary schools using descriptive design of a survey type and focusing on the extrinsic and intrinsic conditions of the teaching profession. The population consisted of all the professional teachers in the 304 public and over 285 private secondary schools in Ondo State as at 2015/2016 academic session. 15 public secondary schools and 15 private secondary schools were purposively selected across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, and 5 teachers with not less than 5 years teaching experience were purposively selected in each school to make 75 teachers in public and 75 in private secondary schools. Three research questions were raised and one hypothesis was tested. The instrument for gathering data for the study was a 35-item researcher developed and validated questionnaire titled "Causes of Teacher Attrition in Secondary Schools Descriptive Questionnaire (TASSDQ) with a reliability coefficient of r = 0.69. Findings show that the causes of attrition in schools irrespective of the proprietorship include irregular/non-payment of salaries and fringe benefits, stressful teaching tasks, poor public perception about teaching, and employment of nonprofessionals, among others. However, unsatisfactory salary is not a cause of teacher attrition in public secondary schools whereas it stands as a major cause in private secondary schools. Also, findings reveal a significant difference in the causes of teacher attrition between public and private secondary schools (t(148)= 1.196;>. 05), Given these findings, the recommendation is that the proprietors and principals of secondary schools should evolve a management strategy that enhances the dignity of teachers through the provision of such opportunities for intrinsic and extrinsic conditions as feelings of responsibility, challenge, recognition, and effectiveness in the remuneration system.
Pay “Attention” to your Context when Classifying Abusive Language

The goal of any social media platform is to facilitate healthy and meaningful interactions among its users. But more often than not, it has been found that it becomes an avenue for wanton attacks. We propose an experimental study that has three aims: 1) to provide us with a deeper understanding of current data sets that focus on different types of abusive language, which are sometimes overlapping (racism, sexism, hate speech, offensive language, and personal attacks); 2) to investigate what type of attention mechanism (contextual vs. self-attention) is better for abusive language detection using deep learning architectures; and 3) to investigate whether stacked architectures provide an advantage over simple architectures for this task.
HIGH STRAIN-RATE Effects of Adiabatic Heating and Strain Rate on the Dynamic Response of a

This work presents a comprehensive analysis of the effects of strain and strain rate on the adiabatic heating and the mechanical behavior of a CoCrFeMnNi high-entropy alloy (HEA). In this investigation, compression tests were carried out at quasi-static and dynamic strain rates. The temperature of the specimens was measured using high speed infrared thermography. The high strain rate tests were conducted with a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar, and the tests at lower strain rates were performed using a universal testing machine. The material exhibited a positive strain rate sensitivity, as true stress–strain plots were shifted upwards with the increase in strain rate. With exception of the isothermal tests, temperature rise and the Taylor–Quinney coefficient (β) were noticeably similar for the investigated strain rates. This study shows that the common assumption that β can be considered 0.9 and constant is possibly not very accurate for the CoCrFeMnNi alloy. The β is influenced by at least strain and strain rate.
The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning

The past two decades have seen historic change in the field of language learning materials development. The four main drivers of that change include a shift in emphasis from materials for language teaching to language learning; evidenced-based development; the huge increase in digital delivery technologies; and the wedding of materials developed for the learning of English with those for other second or foreign languages.
GENOTYPIC VARIATION FOR GRAIN PROTEIN , OIL CONTENT AND YIELD RELATED TRAITS IN SOYBEAN POPULATIONS

Seed quality traits such as oil and protein contents as well as yield components are desirable characters in soybeans if it is used for food. In this study, we determined genotypic variation of grain protein and oil content as well as related traits on F3 soybean populations. Nine F3 populations of soybean originated from crosses between three male varieties and three female parents were planted in 2017. The design used was randomized block design with four replications. Several traits were observed from each entry including days to harvest (DTH), seed weight plant -1 (SWP), 100-grain weight (HGW), grain yield m (GYM), grain protein (GPC) and oil content (GOC). There was large variation found among genotypes for SWP, HGW, GYM, GPC, and GOC but not for DTH. Genetic component of variance and heritability were significant (P = 0.05) for SWP, HGW, GYM, and GPC but equal to zero for DTH and GOC. Grain yield was positively correlated to HGW but negatively correlated to GPC. Seed oil content did not significantly correlated to any traits. The result indicated that SWP, HGW, GYM, and GPC may be utilized as selection criteria in a soybean breeding program. Selection response was moderately high for GYM, but relatively low for DTH, SWP, HGW, GPC and GOC.