Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Major Achievements and Prospect of the ATLAS Integral Effect Tests

A large-scale thermal-hydraulic integral effect test facility, ATLAS (Advanced Thermal-hydraulic Test Loop for Accident Simulation), has been operated by KAERI. The reference plant of ATLAS is the APR1400 (Advanced Power Reactor, 1400 MWe). Since 2007, an extensive series of experimental works were successfully carried out, including large break loss of coolant accident tests, small break loss of coolant accident tests at various break locations, steam generator tube rupture tests, feed line break tests, and steam line break tests. These tests contributed toward an understanding of the unique thermal-hydraulic behavior, resolving the safety-related concerns and providing validation data for evaluation of the safety analysis codes and methodology for the advanced pressurized water reactor, APR1400. Major discoveries and lessons found in the past integral effect tests are summarized in this paper. As the demand for integral effect tests is on the rise due to the active national nuclear R&D program in Korea, the future prospects of the application of the ATLAS facility are also discussed.
Do Security Analysts Herd on Stock Recommendations and Does It Affect Returns

This study explores the herding behavior of security analysts, the firm characteristics in attracting herding, and the consequences of the herding recommendations on returns in China’s stock market. By applying the LSV method, the stock recommendations of analysts are partitioned into buy- and sell-recommendations. The results show that the herding level of sell-recommendation is greater than that of buy-recommendation, which is particularly evident in the bear market. Moreover, investors selling the holdings that analysts herd to recommend “sell” might help avoid losses in the bear market. Notably, when in the bull market, if analysts herd to make sell-recommendations, investors might gain more by acting conversely. These performance variations according to market sentiments appear to be partially explained by a firm’s characteristics based on additional regression analyses and are partially attributed to analysts’ individual attitudes toward market sentiments.
Detailed dayside auroral morphology as a function of local time for southeast IMF orientation: implications for solar wind-magnetosphere coupling

In two case studies we elaborate on spatial and temporal structures of the dayside aurora within 08:00-16:00 magnetic local time (MLT) and discuss the relationship of this structure to solar wind-magnetosphere interconnection topology and the different stages of evolution of open field lines in the Dungey convection cycle. The detailed 2-D auroral morphology is obtained from continuous ground observations at Ny Alesund (76° magnetic latitude (MLAT)), Svalbard during two days when the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is directed southeast ( B y >0 ; B z ). The auroral activity consists of the successive activations of the following forms: (i) latitudinally separated, sunward moving, arcs/bands of dayside boundary plasma sheet (BPS) origin, in the prenoon (08:00-11:00 MLT) and postnoon (12:00-16:00 MLT) sectors, within 70-75° MLAT, (ii) poleward moving auroral forms (PMAFs) emanating from the pre- and postnoon brightening events, and (iii) a specific activity appearing in the 07:00-10:00 MLT/75-80° MLAT during the prevailing IMF B y >0 conditions. The pre- and postnoon activations are separated by a region of strongly attenuated auroral activity/intensity within the 11:00-12:00 MLT sector, often referred to as the midday gap aurora. The latter aurora is attributed to the presence of component reconnection at the subsolar magnetopause where the stagnant magnetosheath flow lead to field-aligned currents (FACs) which are of only moderate intensity. The much more active and intense aurorae in the prenoon (07:00-11:00 MLT) and postnoon (12:00-16:00 MLT) sectors originate in magnetopause reconnection events that are initiated well away from the subsolar point. The high-latitude auroral activity in the prenoon sector (feature iii) is found to be accompanied by a convection channel at the polar cap boundary. The associated ground magnetic deflection (DPY) is a Svalgaard-Mansurov effect. The convection channel is attributed to effective momentum transfer from the solar wind-magnetosphere dynamo in the high-latitude boundary layer (HBL), on the downstream side of the cusp.
Evaluation of the Simple View of Reading in an EFL Context: An Additive or Product Model?

This study attempted to find the relationship among decoding skill (DS), reading comprehension (RC) and listening comprehension (LC) in an EFL context to evaluate Gough and Tunmer's (1986) Simple View of Reading (SVR) in which Reading Comprehension = Decoding × Listening Comprehension. To this end, 85 female students studying English as a foreign language (EFL) at a Language Institute in Shiraz were asked to participate in the study. The sample was homogenous with regard to their English level. Through a multiple-choice cloze test, multiple-choice listening test and a word and non-word reading assessment, RC, LC and DS were measured respectively. To find out if reading comprehension equals DS × LC, correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis were used. The results supported the validity of the simple view of reading
Broaching questions of race and racism through personal journals : an analysis of the reflections of students who selfidentify as black

This article reports on a study of the reflective journals produced by a sample of undergraduate university students in which they consider the relevance of questions surrounding race and racism to their own lives, based on their engagement with post-colonial literature. Using a discourse analytic framework, the article focuses on the discursive frames that structure respondents’ reflections on the different manifestations of racism after 1994. We discuss the influence of the politeness protocol across the findings, based on Sue (2013), and interpret the findings by drawing on narratives of ambiguity in Soudien (2010). Finally, we make suggestions as to the pedagogic implications of the results by linking our study with Leonardo and Porter’s (2010) theorisation of safety in race dialogue.
Australasian Conference on Information Systems KM & Strategic Orientation 3-5 Dec 2012 , Geelong Azyabi , Fisher et al 1 The Relationship between Knowledge Management Strategic Orientation and Business Strategic Orientation among SMEs

Little is known about how Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) practise Knowledge Management (KM) from both a theoretical and empirical perspective. Some research has been conducted in this field but from a western cultural perspective. Research on KM and SMEs in developing countries such as Saudi Arabia is limited. The research reported in this paper investigated KM strategic orientations and business strategic orientations in Saudi Arabian SMEs. The research involved the development of a theoretical framework relating to KM strategies and business strategies. Three KM strategies were proposed: aggressive, conservative and balanced and were linked to Miles and Snow’s typology: prospectors, defenders and analysers respectively. The empirical research involved a survey of Saudi Arabian SMEs. A total of 143 SMEs, participated in the survey. The results indicate that the proposed classifications and relationships between KM strategic dimensions were valid. It further shows that there was an association between business strategy and KM strategy exists and the proposed linkage between: prospectors and aggressive KM strategy, defenders and conservative KM strategy and analysers and balanced KM strategy were mostly confirmed but with some inconsistency regarding knowledge breadth dimensions.
What would happen to Superstorm Sandy under the influence of a substantially warmer Atlantic Ocean?

Based on ensemble numerical simulations, we find that possible responses of Sandy‐like superstorms under the influence of a substantially warmer Atlantic Ocean bifurcate into two groups. In the first group, storms are similar to present‐day Sandy from genesis to extratropical transition, except they are much stronger, with peak Power Destructive Index (PDI) increased by 50–80%, heavy rain by 30–50%, and maximum storm size (MSS) approximately doubled. In the second group, storms amplify substantially over the interior of the Atlantic warm pool, with peak PDI increased by 100–160%, heavy rain by 70–180%, and MSS more than tripled compared to present‐day Superstorm Sandy. These storms when exiting the warm pool, recurve northeastward out to sea, subsequently interact with the developing midlatitude storm by mutual counterclockwise rotation around each other and eventually amplify into a severe Northeastern coastal storm, making landfall over the extreme northeastern regions from Maine to Nova Scotia.
Comparison of Kit-Build and Scratch-Build Concept Mapping Methods on Memory Retention

Concept map is a useful tool for learners to organize and represent knowledge. Tasks to generate concept maps can be divided into two: one is the segmentation task where parts (called "kit") of a concept map are extracted; and the other is the structuring task where the extracted elements of the kit are connected and the concept map is built. In the Kit-Build method, a teacher builds a concept map and extracts kits of the concept map, and then provides them to learners. Then, a learner builds a concept map using the kit. In this method, learners do not carry out segmentation tasks but conduct recognition tasks based on the kit. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the influence on learning effect by replacing the two tasks. In this research, we have performed an experiment to compare the Kit-Build method and the usual method - where the learner performs the segmentation tasks and then builds the concept map - to examine the difference on memory retention. 30 subjects were participated in the experiment. As results of ANOVA, the Kit-Build method proved to have memory retention equivalently to the usual method.
Buy and Sell Signals on Bucharest Stock Exchange

Trading rules of the technical analysis are widely used in investing on the capital markets. However, prediction of the financial markets movements based on their past evolutions is in contradiction with the principles of the Efficient Market Hypothesis. In case of the emerging markets, the impact of the development markets evolutions could also be taken into consideration in establishing the trading rules. In this paper we investigate the efficiency of three simple trading rules on Romanian capital market. Two of them, Variable-Length Moving Average and Bollinger Bands, belong to the technical analysis methods, while the third is based on the impact of the shocks from New York Stock Exchange. The results indicate some significant differences between these methods of shocks’ identification.
Tosudite from the Hokuno Mine, Hokuno, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Tosudite was found in the Hokuno pottery stone mine, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The pottery stone ore body, altered from the Cretaceous rhyolitic rock, is composed of tosudite, interstratified illite-montmorillonite, kaolinite and quartz. Prepared by normal sedimentation method, the specimen is composed of 75.6% tosudite, 24.0% kaolinite and 0.4% quartz. The chemical composition of the specimen is SiO2 45.09%, TiO2 tr. , Al2O3 37.31%, Fe2O3 0.94%, MgO 0.41%, CaO 1.94%, Li2O 0.45%, Na2O 0.09%, K2O 0.44%, H2O(−) 1.50% and ignition loss 12.11%. After subtracting the compositions of the impurities, the structural formula of tosudite is given as; interlayer cations K0.23, Na0.07, Ca0.86 + nH2O; ‘gibbsite’ layer Li0.76, Mg0.35, ${\rm{Fe}}_{0.29}^{3 + }$, Al3.34 (OH)12.00; silicate layer Al8.00 [Si13.83 Al2.17] O40.00 (OH)8.00. Syntheses of tosudite were made from a starting material which is an interstratified illite-montmorillonite obtained from the same ore body. At 450°C, 400atm. , reacting for 5 days, a tosudite-like mineral was synthesized.
Aerosol vaccination of chickens with baculovirus expressed virus-like particles induced immune response in chickens

LIKE PARTICLES INDUCED IMMUNE RESPONSE IN CHICKENS by JAMES THOMAS EARNEST Under the Direction of Egbert Mundt ABSTRACT Influenza A virus (IAV) vaccination of animals and humans is a powerful tool for prevention and control of disease. Currently licensed vaccines are egg-based and delivered by injection. Baculovirus grown in insect cells cultures can produce high yields of virus-like particles (VLP). VLP vaccines have been shown to be highly immunogenic after parenteral application in mice, ferrets, and humans. The aim of this study was to assess influenza VLPs, as an aerosolized vaccine, as a vaccination strategy in chickens. One-day-old SPF chickens were vaccinated twice with 100 g, 20 g, or 5 g of VLPs. As control, chickens were also vaccinated via intranasal instillation and intramuscular injection. The VLPs induced seroconversion after intramuscular application at any dosage. In contrast, aerolized VLPs induced a specific antibody response after aerosolization but only when 100 g were given. These data show that influenza VLPs might be used for mass aerosol vaccination in chickens.
Growth and Yield Response of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Grown on Different Locally Available Substrates

Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) production is low despite its high demand in Swaziland. Most communal farmers dispose of their agricultural waste while it can be used usefully as substrates for the production of mushrooms. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of different agricultural wastes used as mushroom substrates on growth, development and yield of mushroom. The substrates investigated were banana leaves, sugarcane tops, maize stover and maize stover and cobs (1:1 dry mass/dry mass). The study was conducted at the University of Swaziland, Faculty of Agriculture-Luyengo Campus, at the Crop Production's mushroom laboratory. Sterilization of substrates was done at the Malkerns Research station. Pleurotus ostreatus was evaluated for growth and yield using four replicate bags of sugarcane tops, maize stover, maize stover and cobs and banana leaves as substrates. The moist substrates were sterilised, packed in heat-resistant plastic bags, seeded with 2-4% spawn and incubated for 3-3.5 months. Yield of each mushroom flush, marketable yield, pileus diameter and stipe length were measured and recorded. For the first flash the significantly (p<0.05) highest yield was obtained from maize stover and cobs followed in decreasing order by banana leaves, sugarcane tops and lastly maize stover gave the least yield. The trend was similar for the second and third flash except that in the third flash sugar cane tops produced mushroom of higher yield than banana leaves, similar trends were measured for the other mushroom attributes. The maize stover and cobs substrate gave the highest yield which was 221.7, 189.2 and 107.9 g in the first, second and third flashes, respectively.
Cultural influence on the acceptability of lying in anintergroup situation

The current study examined differences between German ( N = 62 ) and Chinese college students (N = 66) concerning acceptability and morality of lying in an intergroup situation. The design was a mixed design with nationality and condition as between subject’s factors and type of lie as between subject’s factor. Participants answered an online survey and rated 12 scenarios about lying varying in type of lie (white lie vs. self-serving lie). The target of the lie was manipulated and depending on the condition written with a typical Chinese or German name. Ratings included the acceptability and the morality of lying in different situations. It was investigated, whether the condition, the type of the lie and nationality had influenced the two dependent variables. Results show, that the manipulation had no influence on the acceptability of lying. There was a main effect of the factor type of lie found and an interaction of nationality and type of lie. Results were interpreted with regard to the cultural background of participants (collectivism & individualism) Finally, findings were discussed with regard to other current theory and research.
Evaluation of Quality Characteristics of Potato Slices during Drying by Infrared Radiation Heating Method under Vacuum

The effect of drying behaviour on the drying rate and quality characteristics of potato slices in a vacuum- infrared drying system was studied. In this work, the effect of the infrared radiation powers (100, 150, and 200 W) and vacuum levels (20, 80, 140 mmHg and atmosphere pressure) at different slice thickness (1, 2 and 3 mm) on drying rate and shrinkage percentage and rehydration capacity were investigated. From the study, it was concluded that IR power level has a significant effect on processing time and drying rate. With increasing radiation power, time drying is reduced and consequently drying rate is increased. The drying rate curve of potato slices at initial drying time is in the ascending phase because of surface moisture evaporation and after this phase due to the start of influence of water from within of material to surface descending phase occurs. Also, shrinkage percentage increased with increase of sample thickness. In other words, shrinkage was decreased at different thickness with an increase of infrared radiation power and vacuum level. It was discovered that the long period of drying and increase of sample thickness may have contributed to a decrease in rehydration capacity. Because of porous texture of potato, as soon put in boiling water for 3 minutes, the water absorption process quickly started and before the insert damage to product tissues, to maximum amount of water absorption will reach. The results also showed that with increasing shrinkage, rehydration capacity was decreased.
Seeing the Wood for the Trees: Applying the dual-memory system model to investigate expert teachers' observational skills in natural ecological learning environments

This study aims to investigate two expert ecology teachers' ability to attend to essential details in a complex environment during a field excursion, as well as how they teach this ability to their students. In applying a cognitive dual-memory system model for learning, we also suggest a rationale for their behaviour. The model implies two separate memory systems: the implicit, non-conscious, non-declarative system and the explicit, conscious, declarative system. This model provided the starting point for the research design. However, it was revised from the empirical findings supported by new theoretical insights. The teachers were video and audio recorded during their excursion and interviewed in a stimulated recall setting afterwards. The data were qualitatively analysed using the dual-memory system model. The results show that the teachers used holistic pattern recognition in their own identification of natural objects. However, teachers' main strategy to teach this ability is to give the students explicit rules or specific characteristics. According to the dual-memory system model the holistic pattern recognition is processed in the implicit memory system as a non-conscious match with earlier experienced situations. We suggest that this implicit pattern matching serves as an explanation for teachers' ecological and teaching observational skills. Another function of the implicit memory system is its ability to control automatic behaviour and non-conscious decision-making. The teachers offer the students firsthand sensory experiences which provide a prerequisite for the formation of implicit memories that provides a foundation for expertise.
Internal waves and turbulence in the Antarctic Circumpolar Current

AbstractThis study reports on observations of turbulent dissipation and internal wave-scale flow properties in a standing meander of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) north of the Kerguelen Plateau. The authors characterize the intensity and spatial distribution of the observed turbulent dissipation and the derived turbulent mixing, and consider underpinning mechanisms in the context of the internal wave field and the processes governing the waves’ generation and evolution.The turbulent dissipation rate and the derived diapycnal diffusivity are highly variable with systematic depth dependence. The dissipation rate is generally enhanced in the upper 1000–1500 m of the water column, and both the dissipation rate and diapycnal diffusivity are enhanced in some places near the seafloor, commonly in regions of rough topography and in the vicinity of strong bottom flows associated with the ACC jets. Turbulent dissipation is high in regions where internal wave energy is high, consistent with the idea that i.
Investigation of the Relationship between Organizational Trust and Organizational Commitment.

Organizational trust and organizational commitment are considered as the most important entraining factors for organizational success. The most important factor in the formation of organizational commitment is trust that employees have in their organizations. In this study, the relationship between organizational trust and organizational commitment was searched. For this purpose, 176 sports employees of Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports in Turkey were applied "organizational trust scale" developed by Omarov (33) as well as "organizational commitment scale" developed by Meyer and Allen (26). The data obtained as a result of the research were analyzed by SPSS 20.0 software program and the results were presented. As a result, it is remarkable that emotional commitment of male employees was more than that of female employees. Trust of participants in director positively affected emotional and normative commitment. It was also determined that trust of participants in their colleagues and organizations positively affected normative (commitment to worth and targets of the organization) commitment. It was concluded that organizational trust positively affected organizational commitment in sports employees.
Cloning and Kinetic Properties of Catechol 2,3-dioxygenase from Novel Alkaliphilic BTEX-degrading Pseudomonas sp. HB01

Nowadays, there has been a special interest in isolation and characterization of alkaliphilic organisms for their ability to degrade aromatic compounds. Alkaliphilic strain, HB01, was isolated from soil in Kafr El Ziat Egypt around some chemical, insecticides, and pesticides producing factories. 16S rRNA gene sequence-based phylogeny suggested that strain HB01 is a member of the genus Pseudomonas. The focus of this study showed the capability of this strain for BTEX degradation at pH range from 9-11. Based on this analysis, it was hypothesized that BTEX is converted to phenol and then to catechol by phenol hydroxylase components. The resulting catechol undergoes ring cleavage via the meta pathway by Catechol 2,3-dioxygenase (C2,3O) to form 2-hydroxymuconic semialdehyde, which enters the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Catechol 2, 3-dioxygenase (C2,3O) was amplified and expressed in E. coli DH5α using pGEM ® -T Easy Vector, Kinetic properties of catechol 2,3 dioxygenase (C2,3O) from alkaliphilic Pseudomonas sp. HB01 were analyzed catechol and 2,3-Dihydroxybiphenyl could be identified as the preferred substrates. C2,3O from Pseudomonas sp. HB01 had been severely affected and its activity rapidly inactivated by 3- Chlorocatechol. This finding may be necessary in order to estimate the true potential of this strain to be applied in the remediation of BTEX contaminants or natural attenuation of alkaline BTEX contaminated sites. (Hamdy A. Hassan, Abu Bakr A. Zain Eldein and Nashwa MH Rizk. Cloning and Kinetic Properties of Catechol 2,3-dioxygenase from Novel Alkaliphilic BTEX-degrading Pseudomonas sp. HB01. Life Sci J 2014;11(2):376- 384). (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite. com. 52