Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Paratextual (re)framing of media coverage of Christchurch Mosque Shootings: A translation-oriented study

Abstract This study investigates the role of translation in (re)framing different narratives of the Christchurch Mosque Shootings. It focuses on how translators utilized the paratextual elements to re-frame this terror attack and circulate the ideological attitudes of the media outlets they work for. The research data consist of eleven pairs of Arabic and English articles that were collected from five media outlets, namely, The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), Middle East Online (MEO), Aljazeera, Al-Manar, and Sputnik. Adopting Baker’s model of narrative theory, this study showed that the selected media outlets utilized four paratextual framing devices, namely, titles, images with captions, headings (intertitles), and introductions. Adding new headings was the most commonly used device by the selected media outlets, whereas adding new introductions was the least used device. Examining readers’ comments on MEMRI’s posts on social media exhibited the impact of this incident’s re-framing in tarnishing the image of Islam and Muslims. This study is of vital significance to media workers and owners, translators, and researchers in political communication.
Assessing Learning Organization Dimensions and Demographic Factors in Technical and Vocational Colleges in Iran

People in organizations have critical key roles in creating sustainable development. Assessing the level of learning organization dimensions and differences based on demographics such as age and education level were purposes of the study. Performing the study in four provinces of Fars, Khuzestan, Boushehr, and Kohgilouyeh and Boyerahmad in Iran, all full and part time lecturers in Technical and Vocational Colleges were participated in the study. Survey method and ANOVA analysis were employed to collect and analyze data. The findings showed that the perception levels of respondents were rated from low, moderate to high with significant differences based on education level and age. The results can be evaluated as useful information and guidance for educational leaders and administrators in management of higher education institutions.
A new approach of sizing battery energy storage system for smoothing the power fluctuations of a PV/wind hybrid system

In this paper, a new approach for optimally sizing the storage system employing the battery banks for the suppression of the output power fluctuations generated in the hybrid photovoltaic/wind hybrid energy system. At first, a novel multiple averaging technique has been used to find the smoothing power that has to be supplied by the batteries for the different levels of smoothing of output power. Then the battery energy storage system is optimally sized using particle swarm optimization according to the level of smoothing power requirement, with the constraints of maintaining the battery state of charge and keeping the energy loss within the acceptable limits. Two different case studies have been presented for different locations and different sizes of the hybrid systems in this work. The results of the simulation studies and detailed discussions are presented at the end to portrait the effectiveness of the proposed method for sizing of the battery energy storage system. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Vector Analysis Method of Neutral Drift Position Distribution for Station Transformer in Substation

The reason of unbalanced load voltage for station transformer in 220 kV substation was analyzed,the important influence of null line wirings in three-phase four-wire system on three-phase load voltage balancing was explained,and put forward a kind of simple,visual and practical vector analysis method.This method can judge the relation of load voltage and system neutral drift location easily,which utilizes the qualitative analysis of the neutral drift location under symmetrical and asymmetrical condition of the power source voltage side.If accurate judgement for neutral drift location is needed,it is necessary to adopt the analysis method.
Utilization of Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) wastes for bioethanol production using Pichia kudriavzevii strains

Tons of Date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruit wastes are discarded daily by the date palm processing industries thus leading to serious environmental problems. This study aimed to investigate the potential of date palm fruit wastes as sugary feedstock for bioethanol production using yeasts. Proximate analysis of the date fruit wastes revealed a moisture content of 8.98 %; crude protein (4.39 %), ash (2.35 %), fat (0.2 %), fiber (0.8 %) and carbohydrate (84.28 %). Sulphuric acid was used for pre-treatment of the date palm fruit substrate. Fermentation was carried out under shaking and static conditions using Pichia kudriavzevii yeast strains isolated from date palm fruit wastes. Greater bioethanol yield was observed when the substrates were fermented under shaking condition. Optimization of the physical conditions improved the fermentation process faster, and significantly enhanced the production of bioethanol. An appropriate temperature of 30 o C and pH 5 produced high yield of ethanol (5 %) by Pichia kudriavzevii SGD21, whereas pH 6 for Pichia kudriavzevii SGD30 recorded a higher ethanol yield of 6 %. Under the optimal physical conditions, the fermentation process resulted in the production of 4 % ethanol after an incubation period of 96 h. Moreover, the Pichia kudriavzevii strains could be recommended for bioethanol production at 30 % inoculum size, on using sucrose as a carbon source and yeast extract as a nitrogen source. On using the Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTI) spectroscopy, the detected functional group of the produced bioethanol was O-H group. Finally, utilization of date palm fruit wastes and the yeasts strains of Pichia kudriavzevii SGD21 and Pichia kudriavzevii SGD30 can be exploited for bioethanol production and this could be an effective way for management and utilization of date palm fruit wastes.
A 10-Year Tertiary Care Center Experience With Adrenalectomies for Adrenal Tumors

Background Due to limited data, our understanding of the trends and outcomes of adrenalectomy in the Saudi surgical practice is limited and insufficient. The aim of this study was to review the clinical data regarding the diagnosis and management of patients with adrenal masses and to assess the effect of surgeon specialty on the outcomes. Materials and methods The study included all adult patients who underwent an adrenalectomy for tumors from 2011 to 2021. The patient characteristics, tumor profile, and preoperative, perioperative, and post-operative variables were collected. Frequency and percentage were generated for the categorical variables, and mean and standard deviation were generated for the quantitative variables. Results A total of 55 patients were identified. Most of the patients had a well-defined (58.2%, n = 32), benign (85.5%, n = 47) mass located in the cortex (58.2% n = 32). The majority of the sample were asymptomatic (52.7%, n = 29), and the most frequent diagnosis was adrenal adenoma (47.27%, n = 26). The most frequent indication for surgery was tumor functionality (69.1%, n = 38). Surgeries were mostly laparoscopic (69.1% n = 38) and performed by a urologist (52.7%). The conversion to open surgery was 13%, the intraoperative complication rate was 9.1%, the post-operative complication rate was 7.3%, and the 30-day readmission rate was 3.6%. Intraoperative complications, post-operative complications, and conversion to open surgery were more frequent among general surgeons, while 30-day readmissions were more frequent among urologists. However, a statistically accurate association could not be found due to the small population size. Conclusion Open surgery was replaced by laparoscopic adrenalectomy as the surgery of choice for different adrenal pathologies. The findings reported in this study are substantiated by current literature, adding to our comprehension of adrenal tumor presentation. There are, however, some inconsistencies regarding the influence of gender on tumor development and the association between surgeon specialty and outcome in the literature that merit research. However, evidence regarding the contribution of comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes, and hypothyroidism, is lacking.
Model-based leak localization in small water supply networks

Small leaks in water supply networks often remain undiscovered, resulting in large amounts of lost water. Moreover, small leaks can grow larger over time and may result in pipe bursts, having negative consequences for the surroundings. An automatic leak localization method is required to decrease the search area and hence localize small leaks earlier. In this research, the automatic leak localization method of Quevedo et al. (2011) is validated in DMA Leimuiden (the Netherlands). A prerequisite of the localization method is a detailed consumption distribution of the inflow for the hydraulic model. The goal of this research is to study the need for a detailed consumption distribution model in a DMA with a small MNF compared to the leak size (MNF: 4.5 m3/h, leak size: 5.2 m3/h, 7.5 m3/h and 15 m3/h). The leak localization method was applied to eight artificial leaks that lasted 15 minutes and measurements of one day of a real leak (5.2 m3/h). Leak localization results of the artificial leaks showed that there was no influence of the consumption distribution during the night. The leak localization method performs the same with both consumption models in case of low flow conditions and when leak localization results of the real leak for a whole day are combined. The performance of the leak localization method depends on the location of the leak. For some leak locations more flow in the system is required to create detectable head loss at the sensor locations. Uncertainties in the model cause larger pressure variations with higher flow conditions and a more detailed consumption distribution model must be used when there is more flow (morning peak). Too short measurement periods make the leak localization result sensitive to unexpected consumption inside the DMA. An accumulation of hourly results of a whole day makes the method more robust and gave satisfying performance irrespective of the used consumption models and with only 6 pressure sensors inside the network.
Bacteria Magz as an Alternative Learning Resource on Bacteria Concept for Senior High School Level

This study aimed to determine the feasibility of Bacteria magz as alternative learning resources on the bacteria concept of senior high school. The method used in this research is a product feasibility test using a Likert scale. We used three experts to validate the Bacteria magz that have an expertises and experiences in learning media, bacteria concept, and alternative learning sources. The results of the expert test evaluation on the aspect of the media were 93,25%, while on the material aspect was 87,5%. The average value of the Bacteria magz as alternative learning sources was 90,37%. The Bacteria magz as alternative learning resources on bacteria concept was very suitable for ten grade students of senior high school.
SEASONAL BROOD REARING ACTIVITY ACCORDING TO BEE COLONY STRENGTH UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION AT MANSOURA DISTRICT, DAKAHLIA GOVERNORATE

The present work was carried out to study the seasonal activity of honeybee colonies in brood production (from March, 2007 – Feb 2008) at Mansoura district, Dakahlia governorate Summarized data are as follow. The highest brood rearing activity was recorded during spring season, as sealed brood area attained 1219 and 1842 in2/colony, representing 36 and 38 % of the total brood production allover the year. While the least brood area was measured during Autumn, forming 13 and 10 % of the total annual sealed brood area in weak and strong colonies, respectively. Two annual peaks of brood rearing activity were detected. The first and higher peak (473 and 744 in2 sealed brood weak and strong colonies, respectively) was in April to be coincided with the flowering period of citrus trees and winter crops. The minor peak was detected in August to be coincided with cotton and maize flowering period. The r value between brood rearing activity and both air temperature and relative humidity was less than 0.5, while that with photoperiod attained 0.614 Strong colonies reared significantly higher brood area (4596 in2/colony/year) than weak ones (3289 in2/colony/year).
Influences of Online Learning Environment on International Students’ Intrinsic Motivation and Engagement in the Chinese Learning

With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese teaching for international students in Chinese universities has largely moved online. Despite the comprehensive literature regarding the influences of environmental factors on domestic students’ learning in traditional learning environment, few studies have addressed the influences of online learning environment (OLE) on international students’ Chinese learning experiences. We focus on international students in intensive Chinese courses at a Chinese university, and explores the influences of OLE on these students’ intrinsic motivation (IM) towards and engagement in Chinese learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected from an online questionnaire survey and follow-up interviews. The results revealed that the participants had positive perceptions of the online Chinese learning environment, and that the participants had high levels of IM towards and engagement in their Chinese learning. The results showed the positive impact of the participants’ perceived OLE on their IM and engagement in Chinese learning.
UTILIZATION OF PARTIALLY DE-ALUMINATED METAKAOLIN SOLID WASTE AS A SOURCE OF SILICATE INSTEAD OF SAND IN PRODUCTION OF LIGHTWEIGHT BRICKS

Partially de-aluminated metakaolinite (PDK) is a by-product of Aluminum Sulphate Co. of Egypt (ASCE) plant. PDK contains considerable amounts of active silicate. This study, examines the production of lightweight, made out of the PDK and lime. Cubic brick samples were produced through steam curing of the blend (70gm PDK, 15 gm cement, 10 gm quick lime, 2 gm gypsum, and 0.085 gm aluminum powder) in an autoclave in order to give the highest compressive strength (5 mPa) and water absorption 63%. The findings of this paper suggest that the PDK solid waste can be used instead of the sand for the production of light weight bricks, resulting in reduction of the environmental pollution of that solid waste. The energy consumed in the production of lightweight bricks is only a fraction compared to the production of conventional bricks.
Optimization of waste heat recovery from the exhaust gas of marine diesel engines

In this article, some configurations of waste heat recovery systems are described, analysed and compared, in order to find the optimal plant layout. Starting from the availability of performance data of a two-stroke diesel engine, adopted for the propulsion plant of a crude oil tanker ship, the authors examined different solutions for the waste heat recovery from the diesel engine exhaust gas ensuring the best fulfilment of the vessel needs in terms of mechanical, electric and thermal energies. The considered waste heat recovery systems can adopt either steam turbine and gas turbine or simply steam turbine for power generation. As regards the steam plant, two basic layouts are considered, optimized and compared: the first plant scheme is a typical steam plant currently adopted for waste heat recovery purposes and the second one is a solution proposed by the authors. Considering the different options, in this article, four different system layouts, applied to the mentioned diesel engine, are singly optimized and compared between them in order to find the most suitable plant and the steam cycle parameters that provide its best operation at the engine normal continuous rating. The performance of the optimized waste heat recovery systems is evaluated also by comparing them under off-design engine load conditions, in the engine power range between 50% and 100% of its maximum continuous rating.
Numerical Transonic Flow Field Predictions for NASA Compressor Rotor 37

Flow field calculations of the NASA transonic axial compressor Rotor 37 are presented. These were obtained by the two commercially available 3D Navier Stokes-codes BTOB3D and TASCflow using different turbulence models, i.e. Baldwin-Lomax and k-e. Some of the results were submitted to the CFD code assessment exercise organized in 1994 by the Turbomachinery Committee of the ASME, where a number of “blind” CFD predictions were compared against previously unknown experimental data taken at the NASA Lewis Research Center.The objective of these calculations was to use the codes in the same way as they are generally used by experienced engineers for standard industrial design tasks. Thus, the effort involved in grid generation, flow simulation runs and postprocessing was subject to the usual limitations in computer resources as well as a stringent observation of cost-effectiveness (manpower and time available). With both codes, two sets of calculations were carried out: BTOB3D with two different tip clearances and TASCflow with a uniform and a spanwise varying outlet static pressure. Generally, the results of both codes show good agreement with respect to the measured overall performance characteristics and averaged spanwise distributions. In particular, the TASCflow solutions display high prediction accuracy in some local details of the flow field while in the BTOB3D code, boundary effects seem to mix out the flow significantly.The solution strategies employed as well as the reasons for certain discrepancies between computations and measurements are discussed.Copyright © 1995 by ASME
Problem-based learning as a pedagogical approach for preparing statistics graduates

The purpose of this study was to explore selected reform-oriented practices centered on Problem- based Learning (PBL). The target group was developmental math instructors who provide formative level instruction that can be defining in developing quantitative reasoning. Data were collected using a 10-item scale developed from a set of criteria that focused on knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, active learning, multiple representations, skills development, and assessment. The majority of the PBL strategies were highly rated as either "usually" or "always" (ranging from 72% to 90%), however, some key strategies were lacking, particularly critical thinking, active learning, and multiple representations, which were rated as either "rarely" or "sometimes" (ranging from 39% to 63%). The results of this study provide insight into the use of PBL strategies designed to promote quantitative literacy among college students, and identifying instructor strengths and weaknesses that can be addressed in professional development programs.
National Identity as an Ideological Construct

In the paper, we demonstrate that different types of communities related to the base group identification (kins, tribes, clans, peoples, ethnic groups, nationalities, nations) may be constructed as the products of ideological actions of local elites. This may well explain why in the modern times national identification undergoes the serious crisis. The principles of grouping the human beings change due to tremendously increased Earth population and ideological narratives creating these social groups, change as well. The ideological nature of national identification provides a satisfactory explanation of the shift from ideologies addressed to the national communities, to ideologies created for ‘everyday citizens. ’
Anabolic Steroids Use And Perceived Side Effects Among Gymnasium Attendees In Benha And Shebin Al-kom Cities.

Background: Young people strive to achieve optimum body condition in an easy manner using dietary or anabolic steroids supplements without proper knowledge of their adverse effects. Objective: To determine prevalence and factors associated with Androgenic Anabolic Steroids (AAS) use. Method : A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted at six gyms in Benha and Shebin al-kom cities. The total participants were 200. Results : The mean age of the studied population was 23.09 ± 5.13 years. Out of 200 participants, 114 (57%) used anabolic bodybuilding supplements. Seventy-eight (78) out of 114 used nutrient supplements, 14 used AAS and 22 used both nutrients and AAS. There was a significant difference between AAS users and nonusers regarding age (19.22 ± 1.93 vs. 23.88 ± 4.90 respectively; p = <0.001), income (100 % of AAS users had enough or more than enough income vs. 84.6 % of nonusers; p= <0.001). They also significantly differed considering the aim of practice (83.3% of AAS users aimed at bodybuilding vs. 64.1% of nonusers; p = .037). Finally, 30.6% of steroids users were not aware of any side effects of these preparations. Conclusion: The prevalence of AAS use either alone
Low power architecture for fall detection system

Nowadays, fall detection is a major challenge in the public health care domain, especially for the elderly living alone and rehabilitants in hospitals. This thesis presents an exploration for a Fall Detection System based on camera under an algorithmic and architectural point of view. Our system includes four modules: Object Segmentation, Filter, Feature Extraction and Recognition and give an urgent alarm for detecting different kinds of fall. Firstly, different algorithms for the Fall Detection System are proposed and compared the efficiency among Background Subtraction-Neural Network, Background Subtraction-Template Matching (BGS/TM), Background Subtraction-Hidden Markov Model, and Gaussian Mixture Model. Therefore, the selected BGS/TM with 91.67% (Recall), 100% (Precision) and 95.65% (Accuracy) will be implemented on ZYNQ platform. Moreover, a DUT-HBU database which is classified with different actions: fall, non-fall in three camera directions is used to evaluate the efficiency of this system. Secondly, the aim is to explore low cost architectures for this system, new power consumption and execution time models for processor core and FPGA are defined according to the different configurations of architecture and applications. The error rates of the proposed models don’t exceed 3.5%. The models are then extended to hardware/software architectures to explore low cost architecture by defining a suitable Design Space Exploration methodology. Two techniques for parallelization which are based on intra-task and inter-task static scheduling are applied with the aim to enhance the accuracy and the power consumption of this system reaches 98.3% with energy per frame of 29.5mJ/f.
Modelling the Roof-to-Wall Connections and Roof failures in residential, wood-frame buildings under realistic wind loads

This paper presents a combined load sharing, nail-slip model to predict the failure of roof-to-wall toe-nail connections in residential wood-frame buildings. The roof elements, idealized as an equivalent 2-D beam in the model, are used in combination with bi-linear and non-linear load-displacement curves of the roof-towall-connections to describe the progressive nail withdrawal observed in full-scale experiments. In particular, elastic beam theory is used to quantify the load sharing between the adjacent roof-to-wall-connections, as well as to characterize the overall failure of such connections and the roof. The model demonstrates its capability in effectively capturing the damage progression and load sharing effects exhibited by a system of interconnected roof-to-wall-connections, subjected to fluctuating wind loads, by predicting the connection responses that reasonably match with the outcomes of controlled load sharing experiments. The validated model is further used to predict the response of the inter-connected roof-to-wall-connections for a gable roof building tested in full-scale.