Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Multisensory supplementary instructional material in earth and space science

This study determined the effect of the developed multisensory supplementary instructional material in enhancing scientific knowledge of grade 9 learners. Moreover, the study assessed significant difference between the pre-and post-assessment scores of the learners who used the instructional material and the significant relationship between the perceived acceptability of the multisensory supplementary instructional material and the students’ level of scientific knowledge. Using descriptive-developmental research, it involved 30 grade 9 students during the school year 2022-2023. A cognitive diagnostic test in terms of remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating was used to identify the least-mastered competency among the topics. Pre-and post-assessment, which measured the scientific knowledge of the students, went through internal and external validation of the panel of examiners and group of teachers. Results revealed a significant difference between the pre-and post-assessment scores of the students as to content and epistemic knowledge whereas there is no significant difference found in the procedural knowledge. It can be inferred that the students enhanced their scientific knowledge after the utilization of the multisensory supplementary instructional material. However, there is no significant relationship obtained between the students’ perception on the acceptability of the material to their level of scientific knowledge.
The geography of eco-innovations and sustainability transitions: a systematic comparison

The need to address environmental challenges through innovation-based transformative change has become more urgent than ever and the spatial dimension of pathways towards sustainability has attracted increasing scholarly interest. Over the last decade, research on environmentally oriented innovation has entered the geographical discourse from different directions. This paper starts with the premise that, among other contributions, two main directions of research can be identified within the current geographical discourse that do not yet interface much – a broad, yet conceptually more traditional debate on eco-innovation and a newer discourse around socio-technical transitions that adds a further perspective. Having justified this assumption by a short literature review, we perform a keyword-based literature search, which confirms that there are indeed two distinct bodies of literature and few studies to date that integrate features from both fields. Following this, an in-depth review of the sources clarifies the differences in perspective and the common object of analysis of the basic systemic elements of actors, institutions and technologies. While this juxtaposition illustrates why the two fields of research have hardly cross-fertilised each other so far, it also shows that they are in substance far from irreconcilable. On the contrary, the nuanced synthesis of research findings reveals numerous complementarities that constitute promising avenues for future geographical research. These are considered necessary to improve the understanding of the geography of innovation-based transitions towards sustainability.
The Effects of Near-zero Leachate Irrigation on Growth and Water Use Efficiency and Nutrient Uptake of Container Grown Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich.) Plants

Abstract Fertilization and irrigation practices affect water-and nutrient use-efficiencies in container-produced nursery crops. This study was conducted to determine if gravimetric monitoring of a plant-substrate-container unit could manage real-time irrigation volume to achieve a near zero leachate fraction and to study baldcypress (Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich. ) growth, nutrient accumulation and water-use efficiency under a factorial combination of two irrigation leachate fractions and two controlled release fertilizer (CFR) rates. Baldcypress plants were grown at either 45 or 90 g of 15N–3.1P-12.5K (15-7-15 Multicote, six-month controlled release fertilizer top dressed on each container), and two irrigation rates, near-zero or 0.2 leachate fraction. Height growth, whole plant dry mass and shoot: root dry mass ratios, and water-use efficiency were not affected by a fertilizer and irrigation interaction. The higher fertilizer rate increased the whole plant N and K concentrations. Relative to a 20% leacha.
Rôle de la spéciation du soufre dans les fluides géologiques en contexte orogénique : application aux processus d’oxydoréduction affectant la Nappe des Gypses (Alpes françaises)

L’objectif de cette these est d’etudier le comportement du soufre dans des fluides hydrothermaux soumis a un metamorphisme de bas grade. Elle est separee en trois etudes interconnectees couplant etude naturelle et experimentale : i) une etude du cycle du soufre dans les evaporites carniennes de la "Nappe des Gypses" des Alpes francaises comme cas d’etude naturelle a ete realisee, ii) une etude de la speciation du soufre dans les inclusions fluides associees a ces evaporites triasiques, et iii) une etude experimentale du role de la speciation du soufre sur le mecanisme de la Thermo-Reduction des Sulfates (TSR) et l’alteration des hydrocarbures associee. La premiere etude repose sur le couplage d’une approche petrographique classique et d’une etude detaillee des inclusions fluides, des isotopes stable (δ34S, δ33S, δ36S, Δ33S, Δ36S, δ13C et δ18O) et de la matiere organique dans la "Nappe des Gypses". Ces etudes couplees ont permis d’identifier le processus de TSR comme la reaction controlant le comportement du soufre dans cette formation en systeme ferme. La seconde etude repose sur une nouvelle approche analytique couplant spectroscopie Raman in-situ et platine microthermometrique permettant de rechauffer jusqu’a 300°C les echantillons (naturel et synthetique). Ainsi, a temperature >100°C la presence de l’ion radicalaire S3- et d’autres especes polymeriques du soufre (Snx) a ete mise en evidence dans la “Nappe des Gypses”. Cette etude confirme le role indispensable a la TSR de l’ion S3- et des Snx dans les fluides naturels. Cette etude naturelle a ete completee par une etude experimentale preliminaire qui a permis de mettre en place de nouveaux protocoles experimentaux en autoclave et en capillaires de silice couples a des analyses spectroscopiques et isotopiques. Ceci afin de mieux comprendre le role de la speciation du soufre dans les interactions entre une phase aqueuse et un fluide hydrocarbone lors de la TSR. Cette these conduit a une meilleure comprehension du role de la speciation du soufre et son lien avec des composes organiques lors de la TSR en condition metamorphique de bas grade. Cela ouvre de nouvelles perspectives de comprehension des formations geologiques basees sur le couplage d’etudes geologiques classiques et d’etudes geochimiques plus fines
Found in Translation: Connecting Translating Experiences to Academic Writing

This article reports on a study that we conducted in a sixth-grade Language Arts classroom. We worked with a first-year teacher to develop curricular activities that leveraged her students’ translating experiences to develop academic writing skills. Our goal was to help students recognize that their ability to shift voices when translating in everyday contexts could also be applied to writing for different audiences.
The Unfolding Analysis for Symbolic Objects Based on the Example of the External Car Advertisement Evaluation

Aim: Multidimensional unfolding allows representing both columns (e.g. products, services) and rows (e.g. customers) of the preference matrix on the same low-dimensional map (usually it’s a two or three-dimensional map). The main aim of the paper was to propose how to perform unfolding analysis for symbolic objects. Methodology: The paper describes the possible ways of performing unfolding analysis for symbolic interval-valued data. The external unfolding is described in the details and used in the empirical part of the paper. The data (preferences and dissimilarities) were gathered by using the incomplete method of triads. Results: The empirical part presents an application for unfolding symbolic data to evaluate customers’ preferences, where car advertisements are used as the example. The results presented on a two-dimensional perceptual map allowed to discover seven groups of respondents with different preferences; most of them prefer Skoda, Audi, Volkswagen, and Honda advertisements to Toyota and Volvo. Implications and recommendations: The proposed external approach for symbolic data allows to represent objects as rectangles (on two-dimensional map) or cuboids (in the case of three dimensions). The respondents are represented as points. Further work should focus on creating an algorithm that allows for the presentation of both symbolic objects and preferences expressed by respondents in the form of rectangles or cuboids. Originality/Value: The paper presents an innovative and previously unpresented external unfolding for symbolic data. Besides that it presents how other unfolding approaches could be adapted for symbolic data.
Effect of Pile Spacing on Group Efficiency in Gypseous Soil

As a matter of fact, the gypseous soil is usually considered as collapsible soil, such type of soil illustrates high resistance to settlement and high bearing capacity when it is dry, but it loses these characteristics when it is inundated and collapses excessively because of the sudden decrease in the volume of the surrounding soil mass. It is founded in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world in Asia, South Asia (Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, and Iran), North Africa, North America, moreover, it covers more than (31%) of the surface area in Iraq. Gypseous soil is one of the most difficult problems facing the process of building any project because of the difficulty of preventing leakage of water to the soil in practice. Deep foundation (piles) are one of the most common types used in collapsible soils which penetrating problematic soil layers and reaching more hard ones (end bearing piles) or transfers loads depending on skin friction (floating pile). The current work is directed to study the behavior of single and group driven pile of square pattern (4 piles) in case of floating pile (friction pile) with different spacing (2D, 4D, 6D) and length to diameter (L/D) ratio of (20) in this special medium dense soil (gypsum content 30% and 61%) under axial load condition. The investigation was carried out to measure the soil collapse before and after inundation. The results showed that the group efficiency for spacing 2D is less than one while for spacing 4D and 6D are more than that value. In addition, the spacing 4D was more efficient to carry 4 group pile in both dry and soaked cases, in addition, the result showed a high reduction in the bearing capacity at inundation state of group pile of (82% in gypsum content 30%) and ( 87% in gypsum content 61%) with respect to dry state.
Pore‐Scale Visualization of Methane Hydrate‐Bearing Sediments With Micro‐CT

X‐ray computed tomography (CT) has become a critical technique in the study of porous media. It has attracted growing attention for analyzing hydrate‐bearing sediment, but this has been done using surrogates (Xe/Kr) only due to difficulties in distinguishing methane hydrate from water. This study presents the successful imaging of methane hydrate coexisting with pore liquid, gas, and sediments. We used potassium iodide (KI) solutions and in‐line propagation‐based phase‐contrast CT analysis of X‐ray attenuation and diffraction to distinguish the four materials. Thus, consideration for CT‐related X‐ray physics was necessary to optimize KI concentrations, improve material separation with X‐ray propagation, and properly interpret artifacts within the images. The images clearly show methane hydrate in the pore space of sand (~250 μm) coexisting with KI solution and gas. Following this, X‐ray CT can now be used to visualize pore habits of natural methane hydrate in sediment cores.
A Maximum Spreading Speed for Magnetopause Reconnection

Past observations and numerical modeling find magnetic reconnection to initiate at a localized region and then spread along a current sheet. The rate of spreading has been proposed to be controlled by a number of mechanisms based on the properties within the boundary. At the Earth's magnetopause the spreading speed is also limited by the speed at which a shocked solar wind front can move along the magnetopause boundary. The speed at which a purely north to south rotational discontinuity propagates through the magnetosheath and contacts the magnetopause is measured here using the Block‐Adaptive‐Tree Solar Wind Roe‐Type Upwind Scheme global magnetohydrodynamics model. The propagation speed along the magnetopause is fastest near the nose of the magnetopause and decreases with distance from the subsolar point. The average propagation speed along the dayside magnetopause is 847 km/s. This is significantly larger than observed rates of reconnection spreading at the magnetopause of 30–40 km/s indicating that, for the observed conditions, the speed of front propagation along the magnetopause does not limit or control the spreading rate of reconnection.
Numerical Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Single and Multi-Longitudinal Hollow Openings

This numerical study was conducted to evaluate the effect of longitudinal hollow openings in reinforced concrete beams. The study was divided into three groups: The first group: was circular holes of different sizes. The second group: different shaped openings (circular, square, rectangular). The third group: the number of openings (one, two, three). Abaqus software was used to analyze the behavior of reinforced concrete beams with hollow openings. The following effects of hollow openings were studied (effect on bending resistance, effect on beam deformations). The results also showed that the presence of hollow openings leads to increased threshold deformations. The results also show that the aperture size has a significant effect on the threshold deformations. Sills with large openings have a greater negative impact on sill deformations compared to sills with small openings. Concrete beams' longitudinal circular hole provides greater load-bearing than rectangular or square slots. Increasing the number of longitudinal holes provides greater load-bearing, but increasing the number reduces the load-bearing. Concrete with longitudinal slots is cheaper and lighter than hollow concrete openings and is used in buildings on a limited budget. Circular slots (10.46% difference) are better than rectangular (18.60% difference) and square (19.76% difference). One hole (10.46% difference) is better than two holes (18.60% difference) and three holes (19.76% difference).
Evaluation and Comparison for the Efficacy of 810 nm Diode Laser, Nano Carbonate Apatite and Their Combination Over Dentinal Tubules Occlusion: An In Vitro Scanning Electron Microscopic Study

Background: Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) involves sensitive symptoms, because of exposure of the dentinal tubules. Various materials have been utilized to occlude dentinal tubules for the treatment of DH. Here is a comparative evaluation of nano-carbonate apatite (n-CAP), diode laser, and their combination over the occlusion of dentinal tubules. Materials and method: Ten intact first premolars were used in this study, out of which 40 dentin disk specimens were obtained by hard tissue microtomy. Four study groups were formulated out of which one was the control group and the remaining three were test groups. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was done to evaluate the diameter of the dentinal tubules in each group. Results: On examining data, it was observed that the mean diameter of dentinal tubules in four study groups of control, laser, n-CAP, and n-CAP + laser was found to be 3.40, 2.00, 0.46, and 0.02 respectively. This shows the significant reduction in the diameter of dentinal tubules in the test groups when compared with the control group. Conclusion: Among all the measures used to see for a reduction in the diameter of dentinal tubules, the combination group was found to be most occluding, though each of the groups also had a significant reduction in the diameter of dentinal tubules. The present study showed that combination therapy offers a promising means of treating DH in a clinical setting when compared with the treatment of DH n-CAP containing dentifrice or laser irradiation alone.
Adsorption Capacity and Phosphate Removal Efficiency of Oyster Shells and its Implications to Chemistry Learning

The aquaculture sector of the Philippines which includes fish pond culture systems faces many challenges and issues such as high concentration of phosphate which does not only affect water parameters but also triggers the occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the adsorption capacity and phosphate removal efficiency of oyster shell powder (OSP) using brackishwater under laboratory conditions as learning resources of chemistry learning. This quantitative research study used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three treatments: T1 (Control/Commercial) – 1.5g Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ); T2 – 1.5g Oyster Shell Powder (OSP); T3-2.5g Oyster Shell Powder (OSP). Results revealed that in terms of surface morphology, the photographs showed irregularity of shapes and different sizes, implying heterogeneity of OSP while, in terms of elemental composition, Calcium and Oxygen are the major elemental composition of the OSP. Further, in terms of Phosphate Adsorption Capacity, One Way ANOVA revealed significant differences (p-value <0.01) among treatments. Further analysis using LSD revealed that commercial calcium carbonate has significantly higher adsorption capacity than oyster shell powder, however, 1.5 g OSP has higher adsorption capacity than 2.5g OSP. Furthermore, in terms of phosphate removal efficiency, One Way ANOVA revealed no significant differences (p-value <0.05). This means that the phosphate removal efficiency of OSP is comparable to commercial calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) . Moreover, the study's findings act as an educational resource, facilitating a profound comprehension of the practical applications of chemistry principles. It encourages chemistry learners to engage in critical evaluation and practical application of their knowledge, particularly in addressing pressing environmental challenges.
SOCIAL FACTORS INFLUENCING LANGUAGE CHANGE: A CASE OF KIBENA TO KIMASWITULE IN NJOMBE DISTRICT, TANZANIA

The aim of the study was to examine the Language change from Kibena to Kimaswitule, specifically the study ought to identify social factors of Language change from Kibena to Kimaswitule; also to explore the impact of language change to the society. The study was done in Njombe District. The targeted population was the youth; the middle age and the elders (men and women) from Njombe district, below 15 years were not included in this study since they had little knowledge on the language change and shift from Kibena to Kimaswitule. 50 respondents were included in the study. The study used qualitative and quantitative approaches. The purposive and random sampling were used, the researcher predominantly used snowball sampling method to have sample for the study. Data were collected through, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), structured interview, questionnaire, observation and checklist methods. Data were analysed by scrutinizing, sorted, classified, coded and organized according to objectives of the study. The findings showed that, participant, personal needs, influence of other languages and development of towns are social factors for language change and the research concluded that, changes of Kibena to Kimaswitule has endangered the indigenous education of Wabena because change in the society goes hand in hand with the changes of the norms and values as language embeds culture. The study recommended that; society has to find ways of preserving their original ethnic language. Article visualizations:
The Role of Islamic Philanthropic Institutions in Accelerating the Halal Certification Program for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

Lembaga filantropi mengupayakan pemberdayaan ekonomi bagi para mustahik, salah satunya dengan mendukung usaha mustahik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran lembaga filantropi Islam dalam mempercepat program sertifikasi halal gratis pada sektor makanan dan minuman berskala mikro, kecil, dan menengah di Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan deskriptif analisis melalui berbagai sumber sekunder seperti artikel penelitian, buku, laporan, website resmi dan sumber lain yang berkaitan dengan lembaga zakat dan wakaf serta sertifikasi halal bagi UMKM. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa lembaga filantropi Islam seperti lembaga zakat dan wakaf di Indonesia memiliki peran signifikan terhadap percepatan program sertifikasi halal gratis (SEHATI) bagi UMKM. Hal ini karena UMKM sangat dekat dan sudah dibina langsung oleh lembaga filantropi Islam tersebut, sehingga tingkat kepercayaan untuk melakukan sertifikasi halal sudah terpenuhi. Lembaga filantropi Islam dapat menggerakkan sertifikasi halal melalui proses pendampingan yang dilakukan secara rutin melalui program pemberdayaan UMKM terutama bagi para mustahik.Philanthropic institutions strive for economic empowerment for Mustahik, one of which is by supporting Mustahik businesses. This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic philanthropic institutions in accelerating the free halal certification programme in the micro, small, and medium-scale food and beverage sector in Indonesia. The research method used is qualitative research with descriptive analysis through various secondary sources such as research articles, books, reports, official websites, and other sources related to zakat and waqf institutions and halal certification for MSMEs. This research shows that Islamic philanthropic institutions such as zakat and waqf institutions in Indonesia have a significant role in accelerating the free halal certification programme (SEHATI) for MSMEs. This is because MSMEs are very close and have been directly fostered by the Islamic philanthropic institution, so the level of trust to carry out halal certification has been fulfilled. Islamic philanthropic institutions can promote halal certification through a mentoring process that is carried out routinely through MSME empowerment programmes, especially for mustahik.
Productivity and economics of rainy season groundnut as influenced by weed management practices

Field experiment was conducted on medium black calcareous clayey soil at Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh during two consecutive seasons of 2013 and 2014 to study the influence of different weed management practices on productivity and economics of Kharif groundnut (cv. GG-20). Higher weed control efficiency (82.6%), herbicide efficiency index (74.1%), lower weed index (5.1%) and lesser monocot weed density were recorded with pendimethalin 0.9 kg/ha pre-emergence application (PE) followed by (fb) intercultivation (IC) and hand weeding (HW) at 40-45 days after seeding (DAS). Weed density of most dominated sedge weed species at 30 DAS, 60 DAS and at harvest were significantly lowered with application of pendimethalin 0.9 kg/ha PE fb imazethapyr 75 g/ha as postemergence application (POE) at 25-30 DAS compared to other herbicides, which were 92.7, 93.5 and 93.0% less over the unweeded control, respectively. The same treatment also recorded the lowest weed dry biomass at harvest. Besides weed free, significantly the higher pod yield (1.75 t/ha) and net return (` 40,657/ha) and B: C ratio (2.38) were recorded with application of pendimethalin 0.9 kg/ha PE fb IC and HW at 40-45 DAS. No phytotoxicity symptoms has been observed with any of the herbicides applied to Kharif groundnut.