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Digital Plagiarism in Second Language Writing: Re-Thinking Relationality in Internet-Mediated Writing

This paper explores the complexity of digitally-mediated source-based second language writing, more specifically, complicating the presumed causality between technology and student plagiarism. Building on, and extending the existing scholarship, this discussion draws on the Deleuzian concepts of becoming, assemblage, and affect to re-think the relationality and transformations that occur when internet technology and plagiarism meet in the process of second language writers composing a major source-based research paper. Methodologically, this paper draws on interview data collected over the course of eight-weeks documenting the experiences and challenges faced by a student writer composing a term paper as part of an EAP course requirement. Rhizoanalysis is deployed to map connections between the multiple elements operating with the student writer’s assemblage and highlighting the how all elements -plagiarism, technology, literacy skills, linguistic proficiency and academic pressure- work in tandem to shape the final product, a paper submitted to evaluation.
Diversity of NC10 Bacteria and ANME-2d Archaea in Sediments of Fault Zones at Lake Baikal

Anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) reduces methane emissions from marine ecosystems, but we know little about AOM in freshwater reservoirs. Lake Baikal is the world’s only freshwater reservoir where gas hydrates (GH) are found. Despite that AOM has been demonstrated in deep sediments of Lake Baikal did not reveal methane-oxidizing archaea ANME1, 2, or 3, which are responsible for AOM in marine sediments. A search for representatives Candidatus Methylomirabilis oxyfera (M. oxyfera)-like bacteria (NC10) and Candidatus Methanoperedens nitroreducens (M. nitroreducens)-like archaea (ANME-2d) has been carried out in the different types of Lake Baikal methane enriched sediments. We used different molecular biology methods including high-throughput sequencing and PCR analysis, using 16S rRNA genes as well as different functional genes of AOM (mcrA and pmoA). We found diverse M. oxyfera-like bacteria and M. nitroreducens-like archaea in various geological structures in Lake Baikal (methane seep and mud volcano), which were different from the composition of the discharged fluid. We also considered possible electron acceptors for this process in the sediments of Lake Baikal.
Simultaneous measurement of SO2 and NO2 concentration using an optical fiber-based LP-DOAS system

SO2 and NO2 are the most important pollution in atmosphere. An optimized long path (LP) differential optical absorption spectroscopy (DOAS) system of high light intensity at an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength is proposed and used to measure the concentration of SO2 and NO2 simultaneously. In contrast to the traditional DOAS, the system adopted a Y-type optical fiber structure instead of a combination of mirrors in the telescope. The UV light intensity test shows that the light intensity of UV can arrive to above 80% of the max measuring range when the light path reaches 135 m, and the integral time of the spectrograph is only 15 ms. The system is proved to be efficacious through laboratory calibration. The maximum error of SO2 calibration is 4.19%, and is 5.22% for NO2. The error of the SO2 and NO2 mixture calibration is within 10%. Field measurement is implemented in a wastewater treatment plant in winter. The measurement light path is 738 m. The concentration of SO2 varies from 6 μg/m3 (2.26 ppb) to 20 μg/m3 (7.52 ppb), and the concentration of NO2 varies from 100 μg/m3 (53.2 ppb) to 200 μg/m3 (106.4 ppb) approximately. The results are in accordance with the data from a monitoring station nearby in magnitude order and variation tendency mostly.
80 GS/s 5.5 ENOB time‐interleaved inverter‐based CMOS track‐and‐hold

An inverter-based track-and-hold circuit that merges the functions of buffering and sampling is proposed, simultaneously improving linearity, bandwidth and power efficiency when compared to state-of-the-art designs. The circuit operation and its governing equations are presented, and simulation results of an 80 GS/s, 5.5 ENOB time-interleaved prototype consuming 25 mW from a 0.7 V supply demonstrate the advantages of the proposed topology using a predictive 7 nm FinFET CMOS technology.
Aid, Microfinance and income inequality: A global view

espanolEste articulo estudia la relacion entre los flujos de Ayuda Oficial al Desarrollo (AOD) y de microfinanzas y la desigualdad de ingresos. Utilizando un amplio marco teorico sobre la desigualdad y datos de 87 paises desde 1995 hasta 2012, mediante la metodologia de los datos de panel estudiamos la relacion entre la AOD y las microfinanzas y la desigualdad de ingresos. Nuestros resultados muestran diferencias importantes entre regiones, y la necesidad de considerar las caracteristicas especificas de cada contexto al evaluar el impacto de la ayuda y de las microfinanzas en la desigualdad. En esta linea, se realiza tambien un analisis detallado de tres paises: Bolivia, Bangladesh e Indonesia. espanolThis article studies the relationship between foreign aid and microfinance flows and income inequality. Using a broad theoretical framework on inequality, and panel data from 87 countries from 1995 to 2012, we study the dynamics of aid and microfinance and how these relate to income inequality. Our results highlight important differences across world regions and the need to consider specificities of the context when assessing the impact of both aid and microfinance on inequality. In this line, we provide an analysis for three different countries: Bolivia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.
Co-Supported CeO2Nanoparticles for CO Catalytic Oxidation: Effects of Different Synthesis Methods on Catalytic Performance

Hydrothermal and co-precipitation methods were studied as two different methods for the synthesis of CeO2nanocatalysts. Co/CeO2 catalysts supported by 2, 4, 6, or 8wt% Co were further synthesized through impregnation and the performance of the catalytic oxidation of CO has been investigated. The highest specific surface area and the best catalytic performance was obtained by the catalyst 4wt% Co/CeO2 with the CeO2 support synthesized by the hydrothermal method (4% Co/CeO2-h), which yielded 100% CO conversion at 130 °C. The formation of CeO2 nanoparticles was confirmed by TEM analysis. XRD and SEM-EDX mapping analyses indicated that CoOx is highly dispersed on the 4% Co/CeO2-h catalyst surface. H2-TPR and O2-TPD results showed that 4% Co/CeO2-h possesses the best redox properties and the highest amount of chemically adsorbed oxygen on its surface among all tested catalysts. Raman and XPS spectra showed strong interactions between highly dispersed Co2+ active sites and exposed Ce3+ on the surface of the CeO2 support, resulting in the formation of the strong redox cycle Ce4+ + Co2+↔ Ce3+ + Co3+. This may explain that 4% Co/CeO2-h exhibited the best catalytic activity among all tested catalysts.
Ergonomic evaluation of work related risk factors faced by nurses engaged in hospitals of Ludhiana city

The present study was conducted on “Ergonomic Evaluation of Work Related Risk Factors Faced by Nurses Engaged in Hospitals of Ludhiana City”, with objectives; to identify various tasks performed by nurses engaged in various hospitals of Ludhiana city; to evaluate ergonomically the work related risk factors faced by nurses; to assess job satisfaction and burnout level of nurses and to suggest remedial measures to reduce work related risk factors faced by nurses. Field survey was conducted on nurses working in various multispecialty hospitals of Ludhiana city. A total number of 120 nurses were randomly selected as respondents from these randomly selected hospitals. A pre-structured interview schedule was used to identify various tasks performed by nurses and to ergonomically evaluate the work related risk factors faced by nurses. The job satisfaction and burnout level of nurses was also assessed. The musculoskeletal problems of respondents were assessed by using subjective scales i.e. Postural Discomfort Scale (Corlett and Bishop 1976), Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale (Varghese et al1994). Whereas, Job Satisfaction Scale (Kishore Oza), Copenhagen Burnout Inventory Scale (Tageet al 2005) and Maslach Burnout Inventory Scale (Maslach and Jackson 1981) were used to assess satisfaction level and burnout level of respondents. Objective assessment techniques i.e. OWAS, RULA and REBA were used to assess the work related musculoskeletal disorders of the respondents. Results revealed that average age of respondents was 34, half of the respondents had personal monthly income in the range of Rs. 5000-16000 / month. Respondents faced various work related risk factors like situational, personal, psychological and physical risk factors while performing tasks at work place. Respondents felt various risk factors like pain in neck shoulder, lower back and upper back. OWAS (Ovako Work Assessment System, RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) techniques showed that postures like full forward bending, half forward bending and standing with raised hand while patient handling was putting them under medium risk and for these postures corrective measures are required in the near future and posture like side bending was putting them under high risk and for this posture corrective measures are required as soon as possible. Different socio-economic/personal factors like age, family income, education, personal income, good relationship with doctors, colleagues and office staff were positively and significantly correlated with job satisfaction of respondents. Remedial measures were suggested in the form of booklet to reduce work related risk factors faced by nurses.
Bhutan’s Reluctant Democrats and the Challenge of Legitimation

ABSTRACT Establishing political legitimacy is a concern of all political regimes and leads to a range of legitimating techniques to suit particular circumstances and regime objectives. For Bhutan, the challenge has been how to legitimate a new democratic political order that did not result from citizen or elite pressure, the normal causes of democratic transition. This article addresses how legitimacy has been secured in Bhutan, a nation of “reluctant democrats”. It uses a methodology derived from an amalgam of longue durée and critical junctures to analyse the country’s unique process of democratisation, as some of the building blocks of contemporary democratic legitimation have old origins. By dividing Bhutanese history into four distinct periods and identifying four critical junctures, this article provides a full understanding of the nature and process of contemporary democratic legitimation. We pay special attention to the role of the monarchy in facilitating and securing acceptance of the new political order and in guaranteeing the monarchy’s future as a central pillar of that order. An important lesson of this article is the need to take a historical perspective when considering contemporary legitimacy as history reveals the building blocks on which today’s democratic regime legitimacy has been built and accepted.
Habitat preference of Geometridae species in Western Black Sea region of Turkey (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)

In this study, 3399 specimens belonging to 188 species of the Geometridae (Lepidoptera) family were examined. Species composition and abundance rates of Geometridae communities were analyzed with respect to the plant formations of the region as deciduous forests, dry coniferous-oak forests, humid coniferous forests, pseudomaquis and farmlands. The results also indicates that 26 species in deciduous forests, 23 species in coniferous-oak forests, 20 species in humid coniferous forests, 20 in pseudomaquis and 20 species in farmlands have high abundance rate. The highest rates of abundance in deciduous forests and dry coniferous-oak forests belong to Cyclophora linearia (Hübner, [1799]) with 14,7% and Peribatodes rhomboidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 13,1%, respectively. Also, the highest rates of abundance in humid coniferous forests and pseudomaquis belong to Scotopteryx moeniata (Scopoli, 1763) with 23,46% and Cyclophora puppillaria (Hübner, [1799]) with 19,83%. Species richness is much higher in deciduous forests than it is in other habitats. Faunal similarities between the Geometridae communities are reported below 50% among all habitats. The highest faunal similarity was found to be between dry coniferous-oak forests followed by the second highest similarity between pseudomaquis and deciduous forests.
Velocity Estimation of Multiple Moving Targets in Single-Channel Geosynchronous SAR

Despite the increasing interest in geosynchronous synthetic aperture radar (GEO SAR) systems, the ground moving target indication and motion parameters estimation aspect have never been addressed in GEO SAR scenarios. In this article, we tackle the issue of multiple moving target velocity estimation in GEO SAR. We develop new closed-form expressions that relate both Doppler centroid and Doppler rate to the target motion parameters in GEO SAR by considering the specific features of a geosynchronous orbit. Furthermore, we propose a new velocity estimation algorithm that combines the nonuniform cubic phase function (NU-CPF) algorithm with the newly developed models to estimate the moving target’s two velocity components. Moreover, based on the abovementioned technique, we further propose a solution to address the multiple moving targets’ problem. Simulation results along with an estimation accuracy analysis are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed multitarget GEO SAR velocity estimation technique.
Forecasting Unemployment Rates with International Factors

In this paper we study international linkages when forecasting unemployment rates in a sample of 24 OECD economies. We propose a Global Unemployment Factor (GUF) and test its predictive ability considering in-sample and out-of-sample exercises. Our main results indicate that the predictive ability of the GUF is heterogeneous across countries. In-sample results are statistically significant for Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden and United States. Robust statistically significant out-of-sample results are found for Belgium, Czech Republic, France, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden and the United States. This means that the inclusion of the GUF adds valuable information to predict domestic unemployment rates, at least for these last seven countries.
GMR effect in nonhomogeneous magnetic field

Magnetic field sensors, based on giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect, have a wide range of practical implementations. One of them is the use as a positioning device in different kind of actuators. Here we report on modelling of magnetoresistivity response of spin-valve (SV) based GMR structure in a various geometry of SV positioning with respect to a magnetic reference label. The model includes the magnetic label of a certain shape producing a nonhomogeneous magnetic field in 3D space and moving along a straight line in front of SV device. Different mutual label-SV positioning is considered. The reaction of micromagnetic configuration in the ferromagnetic layers and corresponding magnetoresistive effect of the SV is calculated and analyzed.
Teacher Identity Construction in Teacher-Student Classroom Interactions

This study has been carried out using the qualitative method and conversation analysis approach to explore the discourse construction of the democratic and authoritarian status of English teachers in domestic high schools. Under the guidance of theoretical framework proposed by Chen Xingren (2013), two high school English classes from Teaching Video Network are analyzed in terms of question types, lexical characteristics, turn-takings and feedbacks. The results of this study show that in the classroom interactions,Teacher A builds up his democratic identity characteristics, while Teacher B turns up to behave authoritarian identity characteristics. This study analyzes two teachers’ conversational strategies in order to yield implications for teacher development as well as help them further understand the way of using conversational strategies to mobilize students’ initiative.
Exploration of immunogene in colon cancer recurrence

Colon adenocarcinoma is the third most common cancer with high risk of recurrence and deteriorative consequences. Given the importance of immune genes in tumor regulation and cancer immunotherapy, there is a need to comprehensively profile the immunoregulatory genes from multiple types of colon cancer patient genomic data for discovering important associations and potential therapeutic targets of colon cancer recurrence. We used publicly available colon tumor tissue genomic data from The Cancer Genome Atlas database and immune genes data from innateDB database in this study. We derived the immune genes profiles by exploring multiple genomic profiles (gene expression, clinical and somatic mutation) in colon cancer. Some of the synthetic lethal genes we identified, such as CASP14, MS4A6E, KIR2DL1, KIR3DL1, KIR2DL3, CCL1, IL36B, FOXO3, POU2F1, SMAD3, HOXA9, PACS1, PROM1, DIDO1, SRC, CBFA2T2, NCOA6, PGAM1 and PROC, have been suggested to be potential targets correlated with immune genes for colon cancer recurrence treatment. Moreover, TLR2 could be promisingly new early stage indicator for colon adenocarcinoma recurrence. This is a systematic study that combines three different types of genomic data to
Folate, vitamin B12, and negative symptoms in schizophrenia

Introduction Negative symptomatology has been demonstrated to be the most relevant predictor of increased future socio-occupational dysfunction and poorer quality of life. Negative symptoms and functional outcomes have consistently been linked, with several studies reporting worse functional outcomes in individuals with more prominent negative symptoms. Folate deficiency has been identified as a risk factor for schizophrenia and its negative symptoms. Aim The aim of this study was to assess the serum levels of folate and vitamin B12 in a sample of schizophrenic patients and their relation to negative symptoms in these patients. Patients and methods It is a cross-sectional study aiming to assess the serum level of folate and vitamin B12 in schizophrenic patients. All patients were recruited from the Kuwait Center for Mental Health after taking approval from the scientific and ethics committee of the hospital. The study was conducted in the period from January 2016 to April 2016; the total number of patients was 41 after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. We applied the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale and the Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms; serum levels of vitamin B12 and folate were measured by radioimmunoassay technique. Results About 41.5% of the patients have low folate level and about 39% of the patients have low B12 level. There are significant positive correlations between severity of negative symptoms and duration of illness and number of hospital admissions. Also there are significant positive correlations between serum levels of vitamin B12 and folate. There are significant negative correlations between serum levels of vitamin B12. All negative symptoms were assessed by the Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms (affective flattening, alogia, attention, aviolation, and anhedonia). We cannot find a significant correlation between serum levels of folic acid and negative symptoms. Conclusion Folate and vitamin B12 deficiency may be a risk factor for schizophrenia and negative symptoms; so we suggest to evaluate the serum vitamin B12 and folate levels for schizophrenic patients followed by dietary supplementation for patients with low vitamin B12 or folate.
Head Start Parent Perspectives on Child Exposure to Secondhand Smoke at Home

Head Start Parent Perspectives on Child Exposure to Secondhand Smoke at Home by Christiana Abani Bekie MA, Bellevue University, 2007 BS, State University of New York, College at Old Westbury, 1992 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Health Walden University December 2017 Abstract Children exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) are at risk of developing ear infections, asthma, wheezing, bronchitis, as well as retarded lung growth. Indoor smoking is the main source of children’s exposure to SHS. Despite a downward trend in smoking, children from low income families, especially African American and Hispanic children,Children exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) are at risk of developing ear infections, asthma, wheezing, bronchitis, as well as retarded lung growth. Indoor smoking is the main source of children’s exposure to SHS. Despite a downward trend in smoking, children from low income families, especially African American and Hispanic children, continue to be exposed to SHS at a higher rate than their wealthier counterparts. This multiple case study explored the perceptions of 15 parents of 3to 5-year-old children currently enrolled in Head Start regarding children’s exposure to SHS. This study relied on the social ecological model, the theory of reasoned action, and harm reduction for understanding the views of parents and protective behaviors aimed at eliminating children’s exposure to SHS in their homes. Data were obtained from semistructured individual interviews and document reviews. Data were analyzed inductively through coding to develop themes and thick rich descriptions of each case and a composite of all cases. Although participants were aware that SHS poses serious threats to the health of children, overall, they lacked knowledge of SHS exposure. They also exhibited a lack of awareness of specific illnesses associated with children’s exposure to SHS. Findings from this study might help improve parents’ understanding of the health risks associated with exposing children to SHS and possibly help reduce the exposure of Head Start children to SHS through the use of contextualized interventions within the Head Start community Head Start Parent Perspectives on Child Exposure to Secondhand Smoke at Home by Christiana Abani Bekie MA, Bellevue University, 2007 BS, State University of New York, College at Old Westbury, 1992 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Health
Does the policy cycle reflect the policymaking approach in Ghana?

Correspondence Abdulai Kuyini Mohammed, Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, P. O. Box LG 64, Ghana. Email: zaayura@hotmail.com; mkabdulai@ug. edu.gh Based on two cases involving 60 interviews and secondary evidence, this paper investigated whether Ghana's policymaking approach accorded with the policy cycle. The evidence showed that the Ghana industrial policy was largely compliant with the model. But the free senior high school policy bore little resemblance to it. Factors that determined whether or not policymaking followed the policy cycle included the salience of the issue, the sponsor of the issue, the political environment at the time, and the timing of the introduction of the issue. Four conclusions can be drawn from the Ghanaian evidence. First, the rough edges of the policy cycle can be trimmed and applied as a best fit model rather than a best practice model in any jurisdiction. Second, the policy cycle like other policy process theories should not be written off as inappropriate or inefficacious simply because practice failed to adhere to one or two out of the several elements of the theory. Third, an integrated policy process model is likely to be more efficacious than a single one, but there is inattention to such an idea. Finally, drawing lessons from policy process theories is a neglected area, which needs to be emphasized.