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MOET’S THREE PILOT ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIONAL CURRICULA FOR SCHOOLS IN VIETNAM: RATIONALE, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

In this paper(1), Ministry of Education and Training (MoET)’s three pilot English language communicational curricula for schools in Vietnam will be discussed. In doing so, we will organize the article into four main parts. Part 1 states the reason for the choice of the topic. Part 2 examines the rationale for the development of MoET’s three pilot English language communicational curricula for schools in Vietnam. Part 3 is the focus of the article. In this part, we will first provide an overview of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Teaching, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR) and Threshold Level English – two important studies that have laid theoretical grounds for the development of the three pilot English language communicational curricula for schools in Vietnam. Then we will describe in some detail the design of MoET’s three pilot English language communicational curricula for schools in Vietnam and discuss their trial implementation, highlighting the achievements and the problems encountered during the implementation process. In the final section, after summarizing the contents discussed, we will recommend the integration of MoET’s three pilot English language communicational curricula for schools in Vietnam into a single text presumably called English Curriculum for Schools in Vietnam and propose some recommendations on what should be done to overcome the problems before putting the Curriculum into use throughout Vietnam.
Temperature-Dependent Generalized Planar Fault Energy and Twinnability of Mg Microalloyed with Er, Ho, Dy, Tb, and Gd: First-Principles Study

The generalized planar fault energies, Rice criterion ductility, and twinnability of pure Mg and Mg-RE (RE = Er, Ho, Dy, Tb, and Gd) alloys at different temperature have been investigated using density functional theory. It is shown that all the fault energies and twinnability in the same materials decrease with increasing temperature. However, the ductility has the opposite change trend. On the other hand, alloying rare earth elements will generally decrease the fault energies and increase the ductility and twinnability of Mg at different temperature. It is interesting to note that alloying larger atomic radius will enhance the ductility of Mg more easily and alloying smaller radius will make twinning tendency of Mg more easily. Finally, the electron structure further reveals the underlying mechanisms for the reduction of fault energies with the addition of rare earth elements.
STUDIES ON FORCED CONVECTION NANOFLUID FLOW IN CIRCULAR CONDUITS

An experimental system was developed and used to study the nanofluid flow and heat transfer in circular conduits. Experiments were performed for a variety of nanofluid flow features in the system. Results obtained from the study show that the heat transfer rate for flow of the base fluid is less than that of the nanofluid used in the study. It was also found that the observed relationship between molecular diffusivity of momentum and the molecular diffusivity of thermal energy at the macroscale may not necessarily be the same at the nanoscale. A heat transfer correlation for turbulent forced convection flow in circular pipes was developed from the results in terms of Nusselt number, Reynolds number and Prandtl number. The correlation developed was compared to related correlations in the literature. Important factors that affect nanofluid flow and heat transfer in circular conduits were also determined. This type of study is essential for heat exchanger applications.
Production of large molecular ion crystals via sympathetic cooling by laser-cooled Ba+

We have produced ensembles of cold 16O+2, 40Ar+, 12C16O+2, and various isotopes of barium ions (135Ba+, 136Ba+ and 137Ba+) via sympathetic cooling with laser-cooled 138Ba+ in a linear radiofrequency trap. The sympathetically cooled species were embedded in the centre of large 138Ba+ Coulomb crystals containing up to 2000 ions and were identified by motional resonance excitation. Crystals with molecular fractions exceeding 70% were obtained. The observed multi-species crystal structures agree well with results from molecular dynamics simulations. The simulations were also used to deduce an upper limit for the translational temperature of the molecular ions, as low as 20 mK.
Title Changes in chromatin compaction during the cell cycle revealed by micrometer-scale measurement of molecular flow in the nucleus Permalink

We present a quantitative fluctuation-based assay to measure the degree of local chromatin compaction and investigate how chromatin density regulates the diffusive path adopted by an inert protein in dividing cells. The assay uses CHO-K1 cells coexpressing untagged enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) and histone H2B tagged mCherry. We measure at the single-cell level the EGFP localization and molecular flow patterns characteristic of each stage of chromatin compaction from mitosis through interphase by means of pair-correlation analysis. We find that the naturally occurring changes in chromatin organization impart a regulation on the spatial distribution and temporal dynamics of EGFP within the nucleus. Combined with the analysis of Ca2þ intracellular homeostasis during cell division, EGFP flow regulation can be interpreted as the result of controlled changes in chromatin compaction. For the first time, to our knowledge, we were able to probe chromatin compaction on the micrometer scale, where the regulation of molecular diffusion may become relevant for many cellular processes.
A correlated stochastic model for the large‐scale advection, condensation and diffusion of water vapour

The statistically steady distribution of water vapour and its characteristics are studied in the framework of the Ornstein–Uhlenbeck (OU) turbulent dispersion model. Particles are advected by a stochastic velocity field with a finite time correlation, and condense as soon as their moisture content exceeds a local saturation value. We discretize the OU model to a finite number of velocity values, and find simple analytical solutions for the bimodal distribution of water vapour and the non‐diffusive moisture flux, which perfectly agree with the corresponding Monte‐Carlo simulations. Furthermore, we show that these simple models produce results that approximate well the OU Monte‐Carlo simulations, suggesting that they could be used as general tools to understand correlated stochastic processes that involve condensation.
Estimation of losses in a 300 m filter cavity and quantum noise reduction in the KAGRA gravitational-wave detector

The sensitivity of the gravitational-wave detector KAGRA, presently under construction, will be limited by quantum noise in a large fraction of its spectrum. The most promising technique to increase the detector sensitivity is the injection of squeezed states of light, where the squeezing angle is dynamically rotated by a Fabry-Perot filter cavity. One of the main issues in the filter cavity design and realization is the optical losses due to the mirror surface imperfections. In this work we present a study of the specifications for the mirrors to be used in a 300 m filter cavity for the KAGRA detector. A prototype of the cavity will be constructed at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, inside the infrastructure of the former TAMA interferometer. We also discuss the potential improvement of the KAGRA sensitivity, based on a model of various realistic sources of losses and their influence on the squeezing amplitude.
Designing Entrepreneurship Education and Training Program: In Search of a Model

Recently entrepreneurship education has received enormous attention from the researchers, academicians and policy makers. However, still there is lack of agreement about the definition, objectives, contents, approaches of delivery, and the characteristics of the facilitators of entrepreneurship education programs. This paper attempts to synthesize the existing literature on the entrepreneurship education and outline a model for entrepreneurship education program. The proposed model provides a recipe with the most crucial ingredients of an entrepreneurship development program in terms of trait, skill and knowledge content (what is to be taught? ) as well as approaches of teaching (how it is to be taught? ) and the essential features of the facilitators (Who should teach? ). Keywords: Entrepreneurship, education, training, trait, skill, knowledge.
Work, Risk and Health: Differences between Immigrants and Natives in Spain

We analyze the impact of working and contractual conditions, particularly exposure to job risks, on the probability of acquiring a disability. We postulate a model in which this impact is mediated by the choice of occupation, with a level of risk associated to it. We assume this choice is endogenous, and that it depends on preferences and opportunities in the labour market, both of which may differ between immigrants and natives. To test this hypothesis we use data from the Continuous Sample of Working Lives of the Spanish SS system. It contains individual, job and firm information of over a million workers, including a representative sample of immigrants. We find that risk exposure increases the probability of permanent disability by 5.3%; temporary employment also influences health. Migrant status – with differences among regions of origin – significantly affects both disability and the probability of being employed in a risky occupation. Most groups of immigrants work in riskier jobs, but have lower probability of becoming disabled. Nevertheless, our theoretical hypothesis that disability and risk are jointly determined is not valid for immigrants: i.e. for them working conditions is not a matter of choice in terms of health.
Perception of Biology Instructors on Using Student Evaluations to Inform Their Teaching

Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) provide both summative and formative feedback. Although it is clear that SETs are used by administrators for summative purposes, such as providing data to support personnel decisions, it is uncertain how instructors use them for formative development such as to inform overall teaching practice. The objective of our study was to determine the frequency and nature of SET use for formative purposes, to explore the perception of SET utility to inform teaching practice, and to determine how perception of SET utility might be improved to enhance its use in a formative context. Participants were all biological sciences instructors at a large, research-intensive University. This research was conducted in two phases, using a combination of focus groups, interviews, and a survey to yield both qualitative and quantitative data. We found that while instructors generally perceive that SET feedback has formative utility, and that most instructors have used SET feedback for formative purposes at some point, there are many elements of SET administration that they are dissatisfied with, and they suggest several ways in which SETs could be improved (such as allowing in class time for SET administration or doing multiple administrations per semester) to yield more useable feedback that could inform their teaching. The results of this study can be used to further inform the ongoing debate about the role that SETs should play in higher education, as they demonstrate both the utility and concerns about using SETs for formative purposes.
Disassembly for remanufacturing: a systematic literature review, new model development and future research needs

Purpose: Disassembly is an important process that distinguishes remanufacturing from conventional manufacturing. It is a unique process that becomes focus of investigation from many scholars. Yet, most scholars investigate disassembly from technical and operational standpoint that lack of strategic perspective. This paper attempts to fill this gap by looking at disassembly from a strategic perspective by considering organisational characteristics, process choices and product attributes. To be more specific, this paper has three objectives. First, to gain understanding what has been done, and what need to be done in the field of disassembly in remanufacturing. Second, to conduct a systematic literature review for identifying the factors affecting disassembly for remanufacturing. Third, to propose a new model of disassembly for remanufacturing and also to provide avenues for future research. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a systematic literature review method. A series of steps were undertaken during the review. The study was started with determining the purpose of the study, selecting appropriate keywords, and reducing the selected papers using a number of criteria. A deeper analysis was carried out on the final paper that meets the criteria for this review. Findings: There are two main findings of this study. First, a list of factors affecting disassembly in remanufacturing is identified. The factors can be categorised into three groups: organisational factors, process choices and product attributes. Second, using factors that have been identified, a new model of disassembly process for remanufacturing is developed. Current studies only consider disassembly as a physical activity to break down products into components. In the new model, disassembly is viewed as a process that converts into into output, which consist of a series of steps. Research limitations/implications: The opportunities for future research include: the need to develop an index of factors affecting disassembly, and how to most appropriate relationship between original equipment manufacturers and contract remanufacturers to share knowledge gained from remanufacturing operations to improve product remanufacturability. Practical implications: Remanufacturers should not focus on product attributes only in order to manage their disassembly process efficiently. Rather, more strategic factors such organisational factors and process choices should also be considered as well. Originality/value: This is the first study that identifies a comprehensive factors affecting disassembly in remanufacturing. In addition, it is for the first time that disassembly is not only viewed as a physical activity, but it is a process that consists of a series of step.
Hydrology, plankton, and corals of the Maracajaú reefs (Northeastern Brazil): an ecosystem under severe thermal stress

This study provides baseline information on the hydrological conditions and on the coral and plankton communities at the Maracajau reef ecosystem (Northeastern Brazil). Studies were performed from February to June 2000, covering the transition from dry to rainy season. In this area, there is an offshore coral reef formation, where corals were observed in loco; the water samples were collected to obtain the hydrological and plankton data. Six scleractinian species were identified. Stable isotope analysis on the carbonate fraction of Favia gravida fragments showed that these corals were under severe thermal stress. Chlorophyll-a varied from 1.1 to 9.3 mg m-3, with higher values during the rainy season. Average zooplankton wet weight biomass were 117.0 (microzooplankton) and 15.7 mg m -3(mesozooplankton). A total of 136 Phytoplankton and 61 zooplankton taxa were identified. Seasonal forcing determined the phyto-micro-and mesozooplankton community structure, rather than the coastal-offshore gradient.
Molecular, Biochemical and Physiological characterization of symbiotic bacteria isolated from saline soil in Saudi Arabia

Three rhizobial isolates were recovered from root nodules of Medicago sativa, Phaseolus vulgaris and Vicia faba and originating from various locations in Taif region. The isolates were characterized and identified as Rhizobium meliloti-n11, Rhizobium phaseoli-n12 and Rhizobium leguminosarum bv viceae-n13 respectively. To study the physiological and metabolic responses of the Rhizobium isolates to salt stress, they were grown with different NaCl concentrations. Protein patterns were determined by electrophoresis, as well as determining the accumulation of amino acids. Glutamate and proline were found to increase rapidly in response to osmotic stress by NaCl. RAPD- PCR was used to fingerprint the isolates; a high degree of genetic diversity (95.45% of polymorphism) was observed between Rhizobium isolates. Similarity matrix and dendrogram classified the three isolates into two main clusters, Rhizobium leguminosarum-n13 was related to Rhizobium meliloti with similarity matrix 0.3655, whereas Rhizobium phaseoli-n12 was more distal from other strains (0.2 with Rhizobium meliloti-n11) and (0.297 with Rhizobium leguminosarum-n13). The three strains explained difference in their tolerance to salinity, Rhizobium meliloti-n11 tolerated up to 300 mM NaCl, Rhizobium phaseoli-n12 has moderate tolerance to NaCl, it could tolerate up to 200 mM NaCl, whereas the strain Rhizobium leguminosarum-n13 was the most sensitive strain, this strain could not tolerate up to 100 mM NaCl in the YEM medium and this dosage limited its growth.
166 G IFT / KNOWLEDGE RELATIONS AT THE EXHIBITION OF GIFTS TO SOVIET LEADERS

Research on this paper was done in tandem with the curatorial work on the exhibition of gifts to Soviet leaders together with Olga Sosnina. I am grateful to Paolo Haywood, Max Watson, Mara Poglobsky, Khadija Carroll, Olga Sosnina, Michał Murawski, Felix Ringel, Sarah Wilson, John Milner, Roger Sansi, and the editors of Laboratorium for comments and helpful criticism at different stages of work on this paper.
Type 2 diabetes in a central Indian population : association with PPARG 2 P 121 A allele but not ENPP 1 K 121 Q

Correspondence: Arvind Kumar Tripathi Centre for Biotechnology Studies, Awdhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, India 486003 Email arvindt2584@gmail.com Background: It is known that genetic and environmental factors may influence susceptibility to type 2 diabetes and its complications. Objective: In the investigation reported here we selected the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) G2 (rs1801282) and ENPP1, also called PC-1 (rs1044498) gene polymorphisms to determine whether there is a genetic association between these, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. We also examined and environmental factors influencing type 2 diabetes. Design and methods: The study was carried out on a central Indian population of 190 diabetics and 210 healthy controls. Anthropometric data were collected during sample collection. A genetic polymorphism study of PPARG2 and ENPP1 was undertaken using a polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism method and the observed genotype frequencies, allele frequencies, and carriage rates of the PPARG2 and ENPP1 polymorphisms were recorded. Results: The patterns of genotype and allele distribution in both groups suggested a significant association between PPARG2 Pro12Ala major allele A carriage (AA carriage) and type 2 diabetes. Further, the results also show the protective effect of the minor allele G. Overall, we found that the distribution of ENPP1 K121Q genotypes was not significantly different between healthy controls and diabetic patients. Thus, ENPP1 polymorphism was not found to be associated with type 2 diabetes in a central Indian population. Body mass index was also found to be significantly higher in female diabetic patient group than in female healthy controls (P = 0.0388), while there was no significant difference in body mass index for males in the case group compared with in the control group. Conclusion: Our study indicates that PPARG2 and obesity have a strong association with type 2 diabetes but ENPP1 polymorphism lacks any association.
Is Lord Acton right? Rethinking corruption, democracy, and political power / Herbert H. Werlin.

This article examines Lord Acton’s famous assertion, “power tends to corrupt and absolute power, to corrupt absolutely,” including the suggestion that democratization reduces corruption. This assertion requires us to look at the meaning of political power, corruption, and democracy. By making a distinction between primary and secondary corruption (essentially, controllable and uncontrollable corruption) and between liberal democracy (emphasizing competitive politics) and classical democracy (emphasizing consensus-building politics), together with introducing Political Elasticity (PE) theory, a number of difficult questions are raised: 1. What is political power (with Hobbes and Russia, in mind)? 2. What is the linkage between political power and corruption? 3. Why is it that corruption does not necessarily prevent economic development (with China in mind)? At the conclusion the autocracycorruption linkage is examined, as exemplified by a comparison of Singapore and Jamaica, indicating: (1) that political power, if persuasive, is not necessarily corruptive; (2) liberal or partisan democracy tends to corrupt and lawless democracy, to corrupt absolutely and (3) authoritarian regimes may recognize that controlling corruption is essential for their legitimacy and economic prosperity.
Antibacterial activity and ultraviolet (UV) protection property of some Egyptian cotton fabrics treated with aqueous extract from banana peel

The alkaline fractions of banana peel (Musa, cv. Cavendish) of fruits have been used as a natural dye for cot- ton fabrics. In the current study, banana peel was evaluated as a multi-functional antibacterial and UV protective agent on the cotton substrate. The extracted solution using 0.1% NaOH was analyzed by high performance thin layer chromatogra- phy (HPTLC) analysis technique. The extracted dye was applied to the premordated bleached and mercerized Egyptian cotton fabrics made from Giza 89 and Giza 80 cotton varieties. Ferric sulphate was used as mordent. Antibacterial activity was analyzed qualitatively in terms of zone of inhibition and quantitatively in terms of percentage reduction in bacteria. Dyeing performance in terms of color parameters K/S, L*, a*, b* and ΔE were studied. Effectiveness of banana peels against ultraviolet radiation was evaluated in terms of ultraviolet protection factor value (UPF). The data obtained showed that the mercerized fabrics have excellent antibacterial activity, high dye uptake with high UV protection properties among the control and the unmercerized cotton fabrics. The data obtained revealed that Giza 89 had the higher antibacterial activ- ity, dye uptake with high UV protection properties than Giza 80. These results are very important for industrial application with the production of a natural dye, antibacterial, and UV protected as an inexpensive source from waste banana peel as a by product. The optimum treatment and dyeing conditions were applied on 620 g fabric (about 5 m) and matched results were obtained to the research samples.
Connections Between Lanczos Iteration and Orthogonal Polynomials

Connections Between Lanczos Iteration and Orthogonal Polynomials by Christopher G. Green Chair of Supervisory Committee: Professor Anne Greenbaum Mathematics In this thesis we examine the connections between orthogonal polynomials and the Lanczos algorithm for tridiagonalizing a Hermitian matrix. The Lanczos algorithm provides an easy way to calculate and to estimate the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of such a matrix. It also forms the basis of several popular iterative methods for solving linear systems of the form Ax = b, where A is an m × m Hermitian matrix and b is an m × 1 column vector. Iterative methods often provide significant computational savings when solving such systems. We demonstrate how the Lanczos algorithm gives rise to a three-term recurrence, from which a family of orthogonal polynomials may be derived. We explore two of the more important consequences of this line of thought: the behavior of the Lanczos iteration in the presence of finite-precision arithmetic, and the ability of the Lanczos iteration to compute zeros of orthogonal polynomials. A deep understanding of the former is crucial to actual software implementation of the algorithm, while knowledge of the latter provides an easy and efficient means of constructing quadrature rules for approximating integrals.