Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Preparedness for Radiological Emergency in Thailand : Establishment of Dose-Response Curves for Dicentrics and PCC Rings

The in-vitro dose calibration curves using conventional biological dosimetry: dicentric chromosome assay (DCA) and premature chromosome condensation (PCC) assay were pioneerly established in Thailand for reconstruction of radiation dose in the exposed individuals. The peripheral blood lymphocyte samples from healthy donors were gamma irradiated from 137Cs at a dose rate of 0.652 Gy/min with doses of 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Gy for DCA technique, and 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 Gy for PCC technique. The blood samples were cultured and processed following the standard procedure given by the IAEA with slight modifications. The yield of dicentrics with dose from at least 1,000 metaphases or 100 dicentrics was fitted to a linear quadratic model using Chromosome Aberration Calculation Software (CABAS, version 2.0), whereas those of PCC ring with dose from 100 rings was fitted to a quadratic equation at doses from 0-15 Gy. These curves will be useful for in-vitro dose reconstruction and can support the preparedness for public or occupational radiation overexposure and eventual radiological accident in the country.
Genetic variability , heritability and genetic advance for yield and quality traits in tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L . )

The genetic parameters were studied to elucidate the genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Field evaluation of F 6 recombinant inbred lines was done. The genotypes exhibited a wide range of variability for all the characters studied. Phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was higher than genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the characters studied. High heritability was observed for the characters Average fruit weight (g) (76.29%), Number of branches per plant (82.29), Number of fruits per plant (84.91), Plant height(cm) (86.87), Fruit yield per plant (kg) (76.87), Total soluble solid (Brix) (80.10), Number of locules/fruit (77.34) and Pericarp thickness (mm) (73.97). High heritability combined with high genetic advance indicates that additive gene action plays a major role in governing these traits and these traits can be improved by simple selection.
Diet and sexual dimorphism of Leptodactylus labyrinthicus ( Anura , Leptodactylidae ) in a Cerrado area in Central Brazil

The genus Leptodactylus (Leptodactylidae) includes 74 species, distributed from southern North America to southern South America, and the West Indies. The species Leptodactylus labyrinthicus is popularly known as the pepper frog because it produces toxic substances, which causes irritation. The aims of this study were to (i) evaluate the composition and level of importance of the prey for this species; (ii) test the hypothesis that states organisms with wider jaws eat larger prey; (iii) investigate the effect of sex and ontogeny on diet; and, finally, (iv) test morphometric sexual dimorphism. We collected 43 individuals (13 males, 17 females, and 13 juveniles) from the Sóter Ecological Park, located in the city of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. We identified 148 prey items distributed in 13 orders, with Coleoptera and Spirostreptida being the main food categories of this frog species. We also noticed variations between the diet of males and females and adults and juveniles of L. labyrinthicus. In addition, we report no relationship between the jaw widths of L. labyrinthicus with prey size. We registered sexual dimorphism in body size for the study population. In conclusion, our study reports natural history traits of the pepper frog; however, we point out the need to assess morphological and dietary singularities between sexes and along the ontogeny. Furthermore, it is also necessary to consider the interpopulational variations, especially in cases of widely distributed species.
Innovative Funding Strategies and Quality University Education for Sustainable Development in Cross River State , Nigeria

This study examined innovative funding strategies and quality university education for sustainable development in Cross River State, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were stated to guide the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of all the 65 head of academic departments in the University of Calabar. Accidental sampling technique was adopted to get the sample of 50 head of academic departments. An instrument titled “ Innovative Funding Strategies and Quality University Education for Sustainable Development Questionnaire (IFSQUESDQ)” was used for data collection. Data collected were subjected to statistical analysis using Pearson product moment correlation analysis. Results obtained revealed that the identified innovative funding strategies had a significant positive relationship with quality university education for sustainable development. Based on the findings, it was concluded that for universities to have quality education needed for sustainable development, the establishment of viable microfinance banks and the revitalization of university farms by university managers is very necessary. It was recommended that university managers should establish viable microfinance banks in order to boost their internal revenue generation other than over-depending on government.
The modern concept of the procaryote . + The Modern Concept of the Procaryote �

In their seminal work, Stanier and van Niel (47) proposed that bacteria are distinguished from other forms of life, including viruses, protists, fungi, algae, plants, and animals, by their procaryotic cell structure. They defined the procaryotic cell by three major criteria: the absence of internal membranes that compartmentalize the nuclear material and the enzymatic machinery for respiration and photosynthesis, nuclear division which occurs by fission and not mitosis, and the presence of peptidoglycan in the cell wall. They also recognized that procaryotes possess enormous diversity, similar in scope to that of eucaryotic protists, and further proposed that the procaryotes represent a distinct mode of evolutionary diversification parallel to that found in the eucaryotes (47). Thus, the procaryoticeucaryotic dichotomy was founded upon the recognition of two very different types of cellular organisms and not the phylogenetic relationships between them.
6 Physical Activity , Dietary Fat and Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide, with over 1.2 million new cases being recorded in 2008. Global cancer statistics show that there is great (10-fold) variation in the occurrence of CRC worldwide, with the highest incidence rates in economically developed countries and regions, such as Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. The latest report shows that CRC incidence rates are rapidly increasing in countries within Eastern Europe and Eastern Asia, which were formerly considered low-risk areas. In some countries, e.g., the Czech Repubic and Japan, the incidence of CRC has already exceeded the peak observed in the high-risk areas. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that the increasing incidence of CRC in these developing countries is mostly due to a higher incidence of CRC in younger age groups, which readily adopt new lifestyle habits (Jemal et al., 2011). In addition, reports have shown that persons who were born in Asia and later migrated to the United States have a higher risk of CRC than their counterparts who have remained in Asia (Flood et al., 2000). Changes in worldwide variations in the incidence rates, together with the results of migrant studies, provide convincing evidence that the incidence rates depend largely on environmental (i.e., non-genetic) risk factors, including lifestyle. It is estimated that most cases of CRC occur sporadically (70-80%). Approximately 15% of CRC cases develop as a result of inherited factors and 5-10% of them result from known genetic syndroms, e.g., familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) (Souglakos, 2007). There are different approaches and strategies concerning how to reduce the incidence of and mortality due to CRC. Those directed toward the treatment of CRC, i.e., surgical and therapeutic measures, are mostly costly, painful and the prognosis is not promisig. Efforts have also recently been directed toward the identification and removal of precancerous lesions (visible polypoid adenomas) through screening programs, which is a promising approach and is an important step in reducing mortality due to CRC (Orlando et al., 2008). On the other hand, efforts invested into strategies directed toward public health promotion campaigns for the prevention or reduction of risk factors in populations at high risk of CRC have been few and obviously ineffective. Recent studies have shown that there is low level of awareness of the role that physical activity plays in preventing CRC among adults in the USA and Europe (Coups et al., 2008; Keighley et al., 2004).
Pharmacokinetics of di fl oxacin in Japanese quails ( Coturnix japonica ) after single intravenous and oral administration

Pharmacokinetics of difloxacin (DF), a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, were investigated in Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) after a single intravenous (IV) and oral (PO) administration of 10mg/kg bodyweight. Plasma concentration profiles of DF were analyzed by a compartmental pharmacokinetic method. Following IV injection, the plasma concentration vs time profile was best described by a two-compartment open model. Elimination half-life (t1/2β), total body clearance (Cltot), volume of distribution at steady state (Vdss) and mean residence time (MRT) of DF were 5.45 ± 0.14 h, 0.22 ± 0.01 L/kg/h, 1.54 ± 0.06 L/kg and 6.92 ± 0.19 h, respectively. Following PO administration, DF was rapidly absorbed, with peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of 3.67 μg/mL attained at 1.90 h (Tmax) after administration. Absorption half-life (t1/2ab), elimination half-life (t1/2el), mean absorption time (MAT) were 0.5 h, 5.26 h and 1.11 h, respectively. The bioavailability (F) following PO administration of DF was high (84.40%). For a successful clinical effect of DF in quails, a multiple dosage regimen of 10mg/kg bodyweight, administered orally every 24 h is recommended to maintain effective plasma concentrations with bacterial infections, in which MIC90 is< 0.2 μg/mL.
EFFECT OF AGGREGATE TYPE ON PROPERTIES OF PERVIOUS CONCRETE

Pervious concrete (PC) is a cheap and effective drainage system for reducing storm-water runoff in urban centers. This research aim to investigate the influence of different type of aggregate on PC properties. Three PC mixtures were prepared with different aggregate types [Granite, Gravel and Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA)]. Physical and strength characteristics of the aggregates were analyzed. Density, porosity, permeability as well as compressive strength of PC made with these aggregates were measured. Results showed that PC made from RCA has the highest porosity and permeability due to the porous nature of adhered mortar on RCA. However, highest density and compressive strength was obtained from granite PC followed by gravel and then RCA PC. The study concluded that aggregate type has significant influence on PC properties.
The Role of Formulaic Chunks in First Language Acquisition

The problem of language acquisition has led many scholars to the vanguard of linguistic nativists. In literature, attempt has been made to prove the presence of a linguistic predisposition which facilitates infants’ effortless language learning. The claim made in this paper is that all such studies neglect the inquisitive nature of human mind which enables him to ask purposive questions based on regularities he observes in his immediate environment. A model has been proposed for early first language acquisition, which explains the processes involved, and it has been claimed that this model obviates major problems of language acquisition. Formulaic chunks play a major role in this model and facilitate the processes formerly considered as impossible, such as linguistic and non-linguistic bootstrapping. Formulaic chunks compensate for the degenerate nature of environmental data which has been referred to as the problem of poverty of stimulus.
EXISTENCE OF SOLUTIONS TO NONLINEAR SINGULAR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS ARISING IN THE THEORY OF POWER LAW FLUIDS

We consider the nonlinear singular boundary layer problem u′′(t) = − t up(t) subject to the conditions u′(h) = b, u(1) = 0, which describes the steady laminar boundary layer flow of power law fluids on a moving flat plate. This paper establishes the new existence results for the boundary value problem for the case: p > 0, 0 ≤ h < 1, b ∈ R.
Collaborators and Competitors Negotiating in Profit and Costs Frames

The theory of cooperation and competition hypothesizes that negotiators are motivated by two general social orientations, which are based on their preference of outcome for self and others. This study looks at how collaboratively and competitively oriented individuals negotiate using an e-negotiation system. A laboratory experiment was conducted to examine the effects of framing outcomes (in terms of gains and losses) and motivational orientation (collaborative and competitive) on the negotiation process (number of offers and cooperativeness) and outcome (joint outcome and contract balance). The results show that framing affects behavior. Collaborative dyads make more offers, exhibit greater cooperativeness and reach better joint outcomes in the loss frame. Competitive dyads, on the other hand, make more offers and achieve greater outcomes in the gain frame.
A cross-sectional study on Awareness of breast self-examination , practice and Health seeking behavior regarding breast cancer among rural women of Pondicherry

Breast cancer is an important health problem in India and it is easily preventable by early detection methods. Still there is high level of mortality due to lack of awareness among women regarding the early detection and screening for breast cancer. The purpose of the study is to assess the knowledge of Breast self-examination, its practice and health seeking behavior of breast cancer. It was a community based descriptive cross-sectional study done in the field practice area of SLIMS, Pondicherry. A pre-designed, structured questionnaire was used to collect the data by a house to house interview method. Information was collected regarding their socio economic status, awareness of breast cancer, breast self-examination, its practice and attitude towards breast cancer. Among 258, who were interviewed most of them (251) 97.2% were aware of breast cancer. Only (104) 40.3% were aware of breast self-examination and (88) 34.1% of them said BSE is not necessary for them at all. It was observed 17.8% (46) have performed BSE before. Regarding the age group for performing BSE was 29.5% in 20-40 years, 28.7% after 40 years and 24.5% said that they do not know when it should be done. It was reported, among the participants only 17.8% (46) has done BSE and 85.7% were interested to know about BSE and only 7.4% knew the correct method of performing BSE. The reason for doing BSE among these 17.8% was 9.3% due to pain in the breast and 7.4% for lump in the breast. 46.1% of the participants agreed that early diagnosis of breast cancer by doing BSE will definitely cure Breast cancer.
Pension Reforms and Women at Work

We analyse the effects of pension reforms on labour supply decisions of women by exploiting within country variation in pension wealth across cohorts of women in Italy after the Amato and Dini reforms of the early 1990s. We focus on the retirement decision. We investigate how the response in terms of expected retirement age changes for men and women. Binding constraints relating to eligibility to pensions seem to reduce the responsiveness of women to changes in pension rules. This explains why, contrary to a priori expectations, men are often found to be more reactive than women to changes in pension rules.
CHARACTERIZATION OF FORAGE GENETIC RESOURCES CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

This introductory paper attempts to provide a picture of the current state of the art of the characterization and evaluation of forage genetic resources. Highlight is given to the ecological approach, successfully used in the past decades. New developments on this approach have been facilitated by statistical tools or by the use of genetic markers. It appears however, that the genetic variability of forage plant populations cannot be entirely predicted by ecogeographical factors. Moreover, the dissection of complex quantitative traits into markerlabelled mendelian ones is at a very preliminary stage. Therefore a breeder-oriented evaluation of germplasm collections appears to be a prerequisite to their extensive use in applied breeding programmes. The main specificity of forage plants are reviewed: GxE interaction, intra and interspecific competition, phenotypic plasticity and Rhizobium and Neotyphodium symbionts. The most recent papers dealing with these aspects are briefly reviewed. It is concluded that the development of core subsets of limited size (core collections) could enhance the use of forage germplasm collection by permitting a more in depth evaluation at a reasonable cost.
Cephalometric evaluation of vertical and anteroposterior changes associated with the use of bonded rapid maxillary expansion appliance

Introduction: Bonded rapid maxillary expansion appliances have been suggested to control increases in the vertical dimension of the face after rapid maxillary expansion but there is still no consensus in the literature concerning its actual effectiveness. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the vertical and anteroposterior cephalometric changes associated with maxillary expansion performed using bonded rapid maxillary expansion appliances. Methods: The sample consisted of 25 children of both genders, aged between 6 and 10 years old, with skeletal posterior crossbite. After maxillary expansion, the expansion appliance itself was used for fixed retention. Were analyzed lateral teleradiographs taken prior to treatment onset and after removal of the expansion appliance. Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that the use of bonded rapid maxillary expansion appliance did not significantly alter the children’s vertical and anteroposterior cephalometric measurements.
Some decision-theoretic aspects of sampling

Decision theory provides tools and insights for understanding, comparing, and selecting sampling and estimation procedures. In this chapter we present a small sample of the extensive literature on decision-theoretic aspects of sampling from finite populations, without attempting to give a comprehensive survey of the best possible results and references. Technical details are sometimes omitted for the sake of simplicity. The chapter is quite theoretical, dealing with the foundations of finite population sampling and inference through simple designs and models rather than the complex ones in modern use. It is hoped that a practitioner may find these basic ideas of interest, albeit theoretical. On the other hand, it seems that a student or teacher of statistical decision theory can definitely benefit from the wealth of ideas that exist in the area of finite population sampling. It provides setups and examples that add an interesting perspective to the standard illustrations given in most statistical decision theory courses, where a sample is often restricted to mean i.i. d. observations. The task of estimating the mean, say, of a given finite population of size N by measuring n < N units does not seem to involve any probability structure, unlike other statistical setups where it is assumed at the outset that the data consist of random or noisy observations. By random sampling, statisticians introduce noise or randomness that did not ∗Partially supported by Israel Science Foundation grant 473/04. For a scholarly survey of results until 1987 and numerous references, see Chaudhuri and Vos (1988).
Educational Beliefs and Passion among Preservice Teachers: A Comparative Statistical Analysis

The objective of this study was to identify the differences for the sub-constructs of educational beliefs and passion for teaching among 409 preservice teachers from Malaysia and China. Results demonstrated that Malaysian preservice teachers scored the highest mean for traditionalism whereas the Chinese preservice teachers obtained the highest mean for romanticism. As for passion, the Malaysian and Chinese preservice teachers reported the highest mean in harmonious passion. Findings reported as for educational beliefs, the mean of two countries in their traditionalism and progressivism was significantly different. Preservice teachers from Malaysia reported higher mean than those from China in both cases. Regarding passion for teaching, the differences were only found in obsessive passion where Malaysian pre-service teachers reported the higher mean.
2 On Communicative Competence

This paper is theoretical. One connotation of "theoretical" is "programatic"; a related connotation is that one knows too little about the subject to say something practical. Both connotations apply to this attempt to contribute to the study of the "language problems of disadvantaged children". Practical work, however, must have an eye on the current state of theory, for it can be guided or misguided, encouraged or discouraged, by what it takes that state to be. Moreover, the language development of children has particular pertinence just now for theory. The fundamental theme of this paper is that the theoretical and the practical problems converge. It is not that there exists a body of linguistic theory that practical research can turn to and has only to apply. It is rather that work motiyated by practical needs may help build the theory that we need. To a great extent programs to change the language situation of children are an attempt to apply a basic science that does not yet exist. Let me review the present stage of linguistic theory to show why this is so. Consider a recent statement, one that makes explicit and precise an assumption that has underlain much of modern linguistics (Chomsky, 1965, p. 3):