Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The limits of Thai hospitality – perceived impact of tourism development on residents’ well-being in Chiang Mai

Purpose This paper aims to assess the various impacts of tourism development in Chiang Mai on the local populace’s sense of well-being. The moderating effect of employment in and affiliation with the tourism industry on perception of tourism development is also examined. Design/methodology/approach A sequential explanatory mixed method design is adopted, beginning with the development of a conceptual model that links residents’ perceived impact of tourism development with their general and life domain-specific well-beings. The model is tested with a survey of 567 respondents who are long-term residents of Chiang Mai. The findings are subsequently used in the semi-structured in-depth interviews with selected tourism stakeholders to provide qualitative explanation and meaning to the data. Findings The results suggest a reciprocal relationship between perceived economic, cultural and environmental impact of tourism development and Chiang Mai residents’ general sense of well-being. It also revealed that community well-being and material well-being accounted the most and the least, respectively, on overall well-being for Chiang Mai residents. Another interesting observation was that Chiang Mai residents feel the same way about the various perceived impact of tourism development on overall sense of well-being, regardless of whether they are employed or affiliated with the tourism industry or otherwise. Originality/value With limited literature on the perceived impact of tourism development by residents in Asia, this research provides a Thai perspective of the said impact on general well-being. A sequential explanatory mixed method provides an added lens to induce insights and explain the results deduced from the earlier quantitative study.
Distribution of benthic polychaetous annelids in the Adriatic Sea with zoogeographic consideration

Biogeographia vol. XXIV — 2003 (Printed October, 31st 2003) Marine biogeography of the Mediterranean Sea: patterns and dynamics of biodiversity Distribution of benthic polychaetous annelids in the Adriatic Sea with zoogeographic considerations GRAZIA CAN TONE Dipzzrzinzmto di Biologizz Animzzle qll/[zzrce/[0 La Greta ” Via Arzdrone 8], 1395124 Camnizz (Italy) e—mzzz'[: czziztogm @um'ct. it Key words: biodiversity, biogeography, Polycltaeta, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea. SUMMARY Purpose of this paper is to estimate the biodiversity oFtl1e benthic Polychaeta along the Adriatic Sea and to discuss their biogeographical distribution. It is shown that from this sea 580 species, belonging to 57 families, have been so far reported: 401 from the northern Adriatic, 373 from the Central Adriatic, 332 from the southern Adriatic. The dominant biogeogrziphical group is constituted by the Atlantic-Mediterranean species, but well represented are also the cosmopolitan and the endemic ones. T he same pattern is present in all the latitudinal sectors of Adriatic, with little differences in the frequencies of the various categories. INTRODUCTION Differently from the biogeography of terrestrial animals that is known long since, the studies on the distribution of marine fauna and the deﬁnition of zoogeographical areas for the marine species are still insufficient. In fact for long it has been a widespread belief, because of the continuity of the water, that marine organisms were cosmopolitan. Many famous polychaetologists, (Fauvel, 1923, 1927; Rullier, 1958; Day, 1967) had the same conviction. I-Iolthe, 1978, in his study on the zoogeography of the Terebellomorpha of the Northern European waters, showed that despite of the tendency towards widespread geographical distribution and eurybathy within this class of Annelids, Polychaeta can contribute to the understanding of marine zoogeography. Recently some scientists have been engaged in clarifying the problem of the wide distribution of this taxon that, according to Fauchald, 1984, might depend on its ancient origin, estimated going back to the Precambrian. The “cosmopolitan” species in many cases are complexes of species with different geographic distribution (\Williams, 1984; Hartley, 1984; Dauvin and Thiebaut, 1994) or “sibling” species
Characterization of pomegranate peel extracts obtained using different solvents and their effects on cell cycle and apoptosis in leukemia cells

Abstract Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) has been used in traditional herbal medicine by several cultures as an anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, and for treatment and prevention of cancer and other diseases. Different parts of the fruit, extraction methods, and solvents can define the chemical profile of the obtained extracts and their biological activities. This study aimed to characterize the chemical profile of peel extracts collected using different extraction solvents and their biological effects on the cell cycle and apoptosis of THP‐1 leukemic cells. Aqueous extract presented the highest content of punicalagins (α pun = 562.26 ± 47.14 mg/L and β pun = 1,251.13 ± 22.21 mg/L) and the lowest content of ellagic acid (66.38 ± 0.21 mg/L), and it promoted a significant impairment of the cell cycle S phase. In fact, punicalagin‐enriched fraction, but not an ellagic acid‐enriched fraction, caused an S phase cell cycle arrest. All extracts increased the number of apoptotic cells. Punicalagin‐enriched fraction increased the percentage of cells with fragmented DNA, which was intensified by ellagic acid combination. The treatment combining punicalagin and ellagic acid fractions increased the apoptotic cleaved PARP1 protein and reduced the activation of the growth‐related mTOR pathway. Thus, these results evidence that solvent choice is critical for the phenolic compounds profile of pomegranate peel extracts and their biological activities.
STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN USING SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

This research was aimed at investigating the Students’ Ability in Using SubjectVerb Agreement and the error made by the students in using subject-verb agreement. The writers was used the deductive approach to minimize the errors on learning grammar process and improving their ability in using subject-verb agreement. The students ability in using subject-verb agreement was categorized into the poor categories with 17 students and followed by very poor categories with 8 students from 34 students are there in the class. This research also found some causes of the students error while learning the grammar structure especially subject-verb agreement. The error occurred while learning subject verb agreement was on intralingua error like, false analogy and misanalysis. Keyword: students’ ability, subject-verb agreement, and cause of error.
Exploring the short-term effects of the Strengthening Families Program on Brazilian adolescents: a pre-experimental study

Abstract Background Substance abuse and violence are among the primary health concerns regarding Brazilian adolescents. This study sought to explore the short-term effects of the Strengthening Families Program (SFP 10-14), a preventive program for families with adolescents, adapted to Brazil. Methods A pre-experimental design was used, with a pretest and 10-12-month follow-up evaluation. A qualitative study was carried out using in-depth interviews held one to three months after the intervention to examine the use of skills learned. The sample included 126 adolescents (pre-test and follow-up comparison) and 23 adolescents (interviews) between 10 and 14 years of age from low-income families residing in northeastern Brazil. Results The comparison between pretest and follow-up showed an increase in learning self-efficacy and school absence without parental permission. Null effects were found on the consumption of alcohol in the last month; episodes of binge drinking in the last month; antisocial behavior; parenting practices regarding emotional support factors, intrusiveness, and behavior supervision; future time perspective; doing homework; grade repetition; school grades; school dropout; and satisfaction with one's relationship with school. The majority of the interviewed adolescents reported applying the learned skills during family interaction and with friends. Conclusion Mixed results were found on short-term effects of the Strengthening Families Program for Brazilian adolescents. Future studies should examine the contexts and mechanisms linked to such results.
Comparative Studies on the Biodegradation of Crude Oil-polluted Soil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Alternaria Species Isolated from Unpolluted Soil

Aims: To examine the efficiency and compare the ability of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Alternaria sp to degrade hydrocarbons found in crude oil-polluted soil. Study Design: The study made use of a purposive sampling method. Place and Duration: Department of Microbiology, University of Abuja and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), Abuja between May and November, 2015. Methodology: Soil samples were collected from non-contaminated garden in Gwagwalada, Abuja and were screened for the presence of these organisms using spread plate technique. These microorganisms were confirmed via morphological characteristics, biochemical tests and molecular techniques involving primer specific polymerase chain reaction. Degradation of crude oil by the Original Research Article Loretta et al.; MRJI, 19(1): 1-10, 2017; Article no.MRJI. 31918 2 bacterium and fungus was done by inoculating fresh cultures of these organisms in conical flasks containing Bushnell and Haas (1941) media supplemented with 5% v/v crude oil and incubated appropriately. The level of hydrocarbon degradation was determined using gas chromatographymass spectroscopy (GCMS) analysis. Results: Alternaria sp was almost twice as effective in degrading octane and decane (57.48%, 78.28%) in the sample as Pseudomonas aeruginosa (32.20%, 35.62%) respectively. However, the P. aeruginosa was more effective than Alternaria sp. in degrading dodecane and tetradecane by 63.33% and 100%, in comparison to the 45.70% and 54.27% by the fungus. The highest percentage of residual oil in the reaction vessel containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa was octane and decane at 67.8% and 64.38%. In the case of Alternaria sp. , dodecane and pentadecane had the highest residual oil fractions at 54.10% and 48.71% after 21 days. Conclusion: The result of this study indicates that organisms have the potential for bioremediation of crude oil and could be employed in large scale to remediate crude oil contaminated sites in consortium with known microorganisms possessing the same ability.
The determination of antioxidant activity, total polyphenols and microbial total count of functional flavored milk containing pomegranate peel extract and date datesyrup during cold storage

پوست انار بخش غیرقابل خوردن حاصل از فرآیند آبگیری میوه انارو منبع غنی از تانن‌ها، فلاونوئید‌ها و ترکیبات فنولی دیگر می‌باشد. شهد خرما، نیز طعم و بوی منحصر به فردی دارد؛ و می‌تواند بعنوان شیرین‌کننده طبیعی کاربرد داشته باشد. امروزه، توجه مصرف‌کننده به سوی غذاهای سلامتی بخش معطوف شده است و ترکیبات فنلی موجود در انار و پوست آن می‌توانند چنین نقشی را ایفا کنند؛ علاوه بر آن، دارای خواص ضدباکتریایی بالایی هستند. در این مطالعه، تأثیر افزودن عصاره آبی پوست انار در مقادیر 10، 20 و 30 درصد حجمی/ حجمی همراه با شهد خرما در مقادیر 2، 4 و 6 درصد حجمی/ حجمی بر خاصیت ضداکسیدانی، محتوای پلی‌فنل کل و شمار شکلی بار میکروبی شیر‌ طعم‌دار فراسودمند در طول 21 روزنگهداری در سرما مورد بررسی قرار گرفت. برای تولید نمونه‌‌های شیرطعم‌دار، پیش گرم کردن شیر تا دمای 50 درجه سانتی‌گراد انجام پذیرفت؛ شهد خرما و عصاره پوست انار به شیر اضافه و به مدت 5 دقیقه مخلوط شدند؛ سپس، مخلوط در دمای 75 درجه سانتی‌گراد به مدت 15 دقیقه حرارت داده شد. نمونه‌های شیرطعم‌دار فراسودمند، پس از خنک شدن تا دمای 25 درجه سانتی‌گراد، در دمای 4 درجه سانتی‌گراد نگهداری شدند. بر اساس پژوهش حاضر، با افزودن عصاره پوست انار،فعالیت ضداکسیدانی و محتوای پلی‌فنل کل افزایش یافتند (p 0.05).
PROBING THE PLANT CELL WALL WITH HERBICIDES: A CHEMICAL GENETICS APPROACH

OF DISSERTATION PROBING THE PLANT CELL WALL WITH HERBICIDES: A CHEMICAL GENETICS APPROACH The primary cell wall is a highly organized multi-layered matrix of polysaccharides (cellulose, hemi-cellulose, and pectin). The ability of the rigid cell wall to sufficiently loosen to allow growth is a complex process that differs considerably between grasses monocots and dicots. Cellulose is the major structural component required for anisotropic cell expansion and is synthesized by CELLULOSE SYNTHASE A (CesA) proteins. Here, our objectives were two-fold: 1) dissect cell walls and cellulose biosynthesis in dicots and grasses using chemical biology and reverse genetic approaches 2) characterize and classify the inhibitory mechanisms of cellulose biosynthesis inhibitors (CBIs). A reverse genetics TILLING experiment was conducted to study CesAs in the model grass Brachypodium (Bd). New mutant alleles of BdCesA1 and BdCesA3 were identified and characterized. On average, Bdcesa1 and Bdcesa3 mutants had 15% and 8% less cellulose than wild type plants, respectively. No obvious vegetative growth phenotypes were detected in mutants. However, at reproduction, inflorescence stems of cesa1 were 62% shorter than that of the wild type while cesa3 mutants were 20% longer. To classify CBIs, time-lapse confocal microscopy data were used to categorize CBIs based on how they disrupted the normal tracking and localization of fluorescently labeled CesAs. Furthermore, biochemical and confocal microscopy data were used to characterize the putative CBI, indaziflam. Three different inhibitory mechanisms were discovered within the CBI mode of action. Next, CBIs were used as molecular probes to study grass cell walls. However, grasses were found to be inherently tolerant to isoxaben and other CesA targeting CBIs. Isoxaben-tolerance was investigated but could not be explained by target and non-target site mechanisms. Thus, it was hypothesized mixed linkage glucans (MLGs), a unique grass cell wall polysaccharide, have cell wall strengthening characteristic and may partially compensate for reduced cellulose content. Bdcslf6 mutants deficient in MLGs were 2.1 times more susceptible to isoxaben than wild type plants indicating MLGs do have a structural role in expanding cells, but likely cannot explain tolerance. These data, collectively, support a conclusion that the noncellulosic fraction of grass primary cell walls has more load-bearing capacity than dicot cell walls.
Relation of Smoking Parameters to the Quality and Consumer Acceptability of Smoked Mackerel Fish (Scromber scombrus)

The effects of heat sources (oven, charcoal and stove) on roasted mackerel fish was investigated on proximate composition and sensory evaluation of roasted mackerel fish (Scromber scombrus). The fish sample was thawed, cut, eviscerated, washed with brine solution and roasted at a temperature of 75°C for 5 hours using oven, charcoal and stove as heat sources. Minor variations were obtained in crude protein, ash, fat, moisture and crude fibre contents amongst the roasted fish samples, while significant variation (p<0.05)was observed between the raw and roasted samples. The nutritive value of roasted fish improved as a result of the smoking process. In all the treated Original Research Article Oyeniyi et al.; CJAST, 39(26): 19-24, 2020; Article no.CJAST. 60692 20 samples, the percentage of total protein, lipid and ash contents increased due to water loss during smoking. High value of ash was seen in experimental charcoal and stove heat sourced fish (15.86 & 14.56% respectively). Protein was retained better in oven sourced (49.17%) fish more than other sources used. The result of the sensory evaluation shows clearly that there was no significant difference in the level of acceptability of the three samples. The mean scores showed that all the characteristics of the products were moderately liked. Mean scores for overall acceptability indicates that the products were generally well accepted. Although the oven heated sample was more acceptable than other heat sources.
Characterization of Lebanese Germplasm of Snake Melon (Cucumis melo subsp. melo var. flexuosus) Using Morphological Traits and SSR Markers

Snake melon (Cucumis melo subsp. melo L. var. flexuosus (L.) Naudin) is an ancient and traditional crop in the Mediterranean region. Nevertheless, there has been poor interest in assessing snake melon germplasm where its genetic resources have not been surveyed before despite their potential in adaptation to environmental changes. In this study, we assess the genetic diversity of snake melon landraces collected from different Lebanese regions at both morphological and molecular levels. Morphological characterization using a set of 18 descriptors revealed an important phenotypic variability among the landraces studied. Principle component analysis indicated that fruit hair and its consistency, fruit size, and skin color pattern were good criteria for discriminating among landraces. Based on the scatter plot diagram, landraces of snake melon formed five different groups with one being defined as typical var. flexuosus. Ten simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were used for the molecular characterization. Fifty-six different alleles were detected, with an average of 5.6 alleles per locus. Polymorphism information content of SSR markers ranged from 0.06 to 0.84 (average 0.38). Cluster analysis based on molecular markers showed high genetic diversity and divided the landraces into five distinct genetic groups, confirming thereby the morphological variability. Findings of this study indicate a significant diversity for the Lebanese snake melon germplasm that must be further conserved and considered in improvement programs of this ancient crop.
Enhancing children’s literacy and ecological literacy through critical place-based pedagogy

Abstract This article advocates a holistic approach to education concerning literacy and ecological literacy development and builds on data from two different case studies in compulsory school classes in Sweden. The study is built on action-based research and the data material was analysed through directed qualitative content analysis. We argue that place is an aspect of pedagogical settings that needs more consideration in teaching practices, and that various features of education, such as language, meaning-making, literacy development of various kinds, and identity building, are intertwined with place. The results of this study show that interactions between students and direct encountering with two outdoor places are connected with student agency, emancipation and empowerment. The learning opportunities enabled in these two pedagogical settings were, at least in part, due to the teachers’ non-prescriptive directions and an “outside-the-box” way of thinking. Such approaches supported and empowered students and allowed them develop critical thinking on their own terms.
Hydroalcoholic extract of Withania somnifera leaf and α-tocopherol acetate in diets containing oxidised oil: effects on growth performance, immune response, and oxidative status in broiler chickens

Abstract This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Withania somnifera (WS) and α-tocopherol acetate (α-Toc) in the diets containing oxidised oil on the growth performance, immune response, and oxidative status in the broiler chickens. A 3-way factorial design (2 × 3 × 2) was applied consisting of the oxidised oil (0 and 2%), WS (0, 100 and 200 mg/kg diet), and α-Toc (0 and 200 mg/kg). In total, 600 one-day-old male broilers were randomly subjected to 12 treatments with 5 replicates (10 birds/replicate). Broilers were provided with feed and water ad libitum during the 42-day experimental period. On day 42, one bird per each replicate was killed to measure the lymphoid organ weights, intestinal morphometric parameters, and MDA content in the thigh meat. Dietary oxidised oil reduced the FI, and BWG (p < .05). In contrast, dietary WS at a concentration of 200 mg/kg alleviated the negative effects of the oxidised oil on the BWG. Birds fed with the dietary oxidised oil revealed lower titres of antibody against the SRBC (p < .05). Antibody titres were significantly increased by the supplementary WS (p < .05), except for IgG, and IgM during primary and secondary responses, respectively. Dietary supplementation of WS at the concentrations of 100 or 200 mg/kg resulted in a higher CBH response after 12 h (p < .01). Birds fed with the diet supplemented with WS exhibited significantly higher spleen weight than those fed with the non-WS-supplemented diets (p < .01). Dietary oxidised oil significantly increased the MDA content in thigh meat, and inversely reduced the activity of serum antioxidant enzymes (p < .05). Birds fed with the WS-supplemented diets showed significantly lower levels of MDA content in thigh meat, and conversely higher values of serum GPx and SOD activities (p < .05). The GPx activity values were significantly higher for the birds fed with the dietary α-Toc compared to those fed with the non- α-Toc-supplemented diets (p < .05). Our findings showed that the presence of WS in the broilers diets as an alternative to α-Toc could be a good approach to improve the performance, immune response, and meat oxidative stability under oxidative stress conditions. Highlights Dietary oxidised oil reduced the FI, and BWG, and the diets supplemented with WS leaf extract alleviated the deleterious effects of the oxidised oil on the BWG. Dietary WS revealed the immunostimulatory effects. The birds fed with the WS-supplemented diets showed a higher antibody titre against the SRBC. Dietary inclusion of WS in the broilers diets negated the negative effects of the oxidised oil by reducing the MDA content in thigh meat and increasing the activity of the antioxidant enzymes.
New Ways of Working and the Physical Environment to Improve Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is becoming an increasingly essential factor in organizational competitiveness. Although employee engagement is an extensively researched topic, the roles of new ways of working and physical environment factors are still under exploited. As such, this study examines the relationship between physical environment factors, the dimensions that integrate new ways of working, and employee engagement. Survey data with 126 respondents are analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings indicate a positive significant relationship between the physical environment factors and work engagement. Furthermore, this relation is mediated by four facets regarding new ways of working. The results also indicate that, for the group where facilities were not modified, the new ways of working are a stronger predictor of work engagement when compared with the group where facilities were modified. These findings extend existing knowledge on the antecedents of employee engagement, namely physical environment factors and new ways of working. Another important contribution is related to the mediating role of several facets of new ways of working in the relationship between physical environmental factors and employee engagement.