Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Phylogenetic Analysis of Medicagoid Trigonella L. Species based on ITS Sequence Data

etc. (Mirzaei et al., 2015b). Recent molecular and morphological evidences indicate the Fabaceae as a monophyletic family. The subtribe Trigonellinae from the tribe Trifoliae of family Fabaceae consists of three genera, Trigonella, Medicago, and Mellilotus that generic delimitation between Trigonella and Medicago has long been a matter of controversy. Members of this subtribe are united by the consistent presence of pinnately trifoliate leaves and high bootstrap support (99%) in analyses of matK (Steel et al., 2003). Some of the earlier taxonomical studies for delimitation of Trigonella and Medicago such as floral characters, asymmetric leaves, phenolic variation, stigma morphology, pollen-ovul pattern and seed characters for discriminating between them were not successful (Bena, 2001) but Small (1987) based on some floral morphological characters transferred 23 Trigonella species including Bucerates and Lunatea sections to the genus Medicago and named them Medicagoid species (Gazara et al., 2001). Medicagoid species are distributed in dry regions and Mediterranean climate in Asia, Europe, North and South America and North Africa (Small, 2011). Molecular markers such as the internal transcribed (ITS) of nuclear ribosomal DNA (rDNA) consists of 18s, ITS1, 5.8 S, ITS2, 28S with several hundred copies in eukaryotes is one of the most extensive sequence markers provides phylogenetic information belonging to wide systematic levels due to amplifying even from small quantities of DNA and has a high degree of variation even between closely related species. The previous molecular studies of Medicagoid species by using analyses of the nrDNA were focused on Medicagoid species by Downie et al. (1998), Bena (2001), Salimpour et al. (2013) and Dangi et al. (2016). These studies proved that majority of Medicagoid species in two sections are monophyletic and are better joined to genus Medicago rather than the genus Trigonella. Major aim of our study was to survey the taxonomic and phylogenetic relationships within Medicagoid species found in Iran. To reach this aim, the internal transcribed species (ITS) region of the 18s-5.8s – 28s nuclear ribosomal DNA (nrDNA) sequenced.
Impact of marine fish cage farming on metabolism and sulfate reduction of underlying sediments

Total sediment metabolism (measured CO2 production across the sediment-water interface) and sulfate reduction (measured by 35S technique) was examined in the organic rich sediments around a marine fish cage farm in shallow Danish waters Sediment metabolism beneath the net cages was about 10 times higher during the farming period (525 to 619 mm01 CO2 m-' dl ) than at an unaffected control station (24 to 70 mm01 CO2 m-2 d-l ) . Depth-integrated sulfate reduction rates (0 to 10 cm) beneath the net cages (234 to 310 mm01 m-2 d' ) could support 75 to 118 O/O of the measured CO2 production across the sediment-water interface. At the end of the farming period and during winter (no fish farming), sediment metabolism and sulfate reduction rates decreased considerably (33 to 77 mm01 CO2 m-"-'), but both rates were still elevated compared to the control station, indicating that the impact of fish farming on the anaerobic mineralization was prolonged. Nearly all reduced 3 5 ~ label was recovered in the acid volatile fraction (AVS). During decreasing sulfate reduction rates, however, the chromium reducible fraction (CRS) became more important in the upper oxidized sediment layers. Pore water profiles of mineralization products (HC03and NH,') reflected the rapid decomposition and showed a preferential regeneration of nitrogen throughout fall and early spring.
Development of salinity tolerance in the endangered anadromous North Sea houting Coregonus oxyrinchus: implications for conservation measures

The North Sea houting Coregonus oxyrinchus is an endangered anadromous salmonid belonging to the European lake whitefish complex. The last remaining indigenous population of North Sea houting is found in the River Vidaa, Denmark. Despite legislative protection and numerous stocking and habitat restoration programmes, including a €13.4 million EU Life resto- ration project, populations are declining in most rivers in Denmark. Limited knowledge of the general biology of the species, in particular of the early life history stages and habitat require- ments, is a serious impediment to management and conservation. In this study, we investigated larval and juvenile salinity tolerance, providing novel information on the early life stages of North Sea houting. Results revealed an ontogenetic differentiation in salinity tolerance when comparing newly hatched larvae, larvae at later developmental stages and juveniles expected to initiate migration to the Wadden Sea. At all developmental stages, larvae exhibited poor hyperosmotic tolerance, while juveniles performed significantly better. Larvae suffered from high mortality and loss of body water at salinities of 18 ppt and higher, while most juveniles survived 30 ppt at least when exposed to gradually increasing salinities. Our results suggest that larval North Sea houting experience very high mortality if carried directly into the Wadden Sea prematurely, highlighting the need for suitable habitat within rivers to retain larvae. Our study shows how different life stages respond differently to varying environmental conditions and emphasizes the need for understanding the physiological mechanisms to improve conservation of endangered species.
A Single Stage Surgically Facilitated Rapid Orthodontic Techniquewith Alveolar Bone Augmentation in the Treatment of Various DentalMalocclusions: Case Series

Background: Corticotomy when done on the bone over a root prominence can cause its demineralization, optimizing the response to applied orthodontic forces. This, when combined with augmentation of the alveolar bone can increase its volume and can also correct osseous dehiscences, and fenestrations over root surfaces. Here are cases that demonstrate the usefulness of periodontally accelerated orthodontic procedure in orthodontic treatment for the correction of various dental malocclusions. Materials and methods: Orthodontic tooth movement combined with elevation of full-thickness flap, selective decortication, and ostectomy of alveolar bone, followed by bone grafting to accomplish the desired complete orthodontic treatment. Results: The desired outcome of the PAOO as demonstrated by rapid tooth movement was observed in all the cases. Conclusion: An efficient and stable orthodontic tooth movement can be achieved with the periodotally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics technique. With this technique, the teeth can be moved in one third to one fourth the time required for traditional orthodontics alone. Maintaining an adequate blood supply is an essential element in this technique as this is a physiologically based treatment consistent with a regional acceleratory phenomenon.
Impact of Peer Correction on Reducing English Language Students' Mistakes in Their Written Essays in PAUC and Learners' Attitudes towards This Technique

This study aims at investigating effectiveness of peer correction on students' progress in their written essays at PAUC. It also aims to investigate learners’ attitudes towards peer correction technique. Twenty sophomore English major students aged 19-21 years, who are taking Writing II course with the researcher, were selected to be the participants of this study. To achieve the aims of the study, the researcher used three tools: a questionnaire, a pretest-posttest and students' portfolios. The students had to correct and evaluate the essays, and respond to them during the lectures that each lasted for about 90 minutes. Results of the study showed that students have positive attitudes towards peer-correction and that most of the students were either interested or enjoyed this technique. Scores of the students in pretest-posttest showed significant progress in students' abilities in writing essays as they found more mistakes by the end of the semester. Comparison between essay number one and essay number eight showed a plummeting percentage of mistakes. It is recommended that peer correction should be applied in a modest and proper way, with the teacher’s careful monitoring.
REGULATION OF NITRIFICATION IN THE LAND-OCEAN CONTACT AREA OF THE RHONE RIVER PLUME (NW MEDITERRANEAN)

The study of natural conditions controhng nitrification processes was undertaken in the estuarine area of the RhBne River (NW Mediterranean Sea) over an annual cycle. Nitrification rates (Noxidation rates, CO2 fixation rates, specific counts of ammonium and nitrite oxidisers) as well as environmental parameters (temperature, salinity, suspended matter, inorganic nitrogen) were measured monthly over a 1 yr period. Depth profiles were obtained in low salinity plume water, a t the edge of the plume (intermediate salinity) and in the sea, to study the evolution of nitrification processes from the mouth of the river to the sea of both the brackish surface layer and the bottom nepheloid layer. Nitrification rates in the surface plume generally declined with distance from the river and with increasing salinity, whereas nitrification rates in the benthic nepheloid layer exhibited little spatial variation. This was illustrated by high variability of activities in the plume (50 + 37 and 33 * 21 nM N oxidised h-' for ammonium and nitrite oxidation rates respectively) versus lower variability in the benthlc nepheloid layer (30 * 8 and 22 -c 6 nM N oxidised h-' for ammonium and nitrite oxidation rates respectively). Nitrification rates in both the plume and benthic nepheloid layer were higher in the summer (142 to 175 nM N oxidised h-' for ammonium oxidation and 64 to 96 nM N oxidised h-' for nitrite oxidation) than during the winter months (5 to 30 nM N oxidised h-' for both activities). Highest N-oxidation rates were related to low salinity in the surface layer, corresponding to the highest concentrations of ammonium from the river water. Ammonium oxidation (AO) is regulated by in situ ammonium concentration (r2 = 0.741, p = 0.0001, n = 132) and nitrite oxidation (NO) by the ammonium oxidation rate (r2 = 0.850, p = 0.0001, n = 132). A 0 rate = 14.5 + 10 [NH,'] and NO rate = 4.7 + 0.56 A 0 rate. Qlo values were calculated for ammonium oxidation (2.72) and nitrite oxidation (3.08) rates. The counts of nitrifiers reached 106 cell dm-3, representing less than 2 % of the total bacterial counts. Nitrogen oxidation rates were correlated to nitrifying cell abundances (r = 0.89 to 0.99), and the activities per cell ranged from 1.2 to 1.9 X 10-" m01 N oxidised cell-' d-'. The biomass production of the ammonium oxidisers was demonstrated by the decrease of N oxidised/C fixed ratio from 15.8 in winter to 10.8 in summer, in spite of the increase of A 0 rate in summer. A seasonal fluctuation of N oxidised/C fixed ratio for nitrite oxidisers was not demonstrated; however, the ratio increased from 21.8 * 4.4 in winter to 29.3 * 2.9 in summer. We estimated that 10% (winter) and 20% (summer) of ammonium was nitrified at the mouth of the river. During summer, nitnfication is supported by the flux of ammoni.um from in situ mineralisation and contributes to nitrate excess in the plume. The contribution of nitrification to the N requirement of the primary producers was estimated to be 14 % at the edge of the plume (intermediate salinity) and 66% at the sea station.
Novel Cancer Vaccination System Based on Human Endo-Β-N-Acetyl Glucosaminidase Gene Delivery

Cancer vaccination elicits an immune response against specific glycans or proteins expressed on the cell surface after gene transfer has occurred. We previously demonstrated that N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) residues exposed after digestion with endo-β-galactosidase, a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme, elicited this type of immune response, probably as a result of the presence of natural antibodies recognizing GlcNAc residues in host animals. Treatment of a cell with endo-β-N-acetylglucosaminidase (ENGase), an enzyme that cleaves the amide bond between the proximal GlcNAc residues at the side chain of an asparagine residue on N-glycans, also causes exposure of GlcNAc residues on the cell surface. In this study, we examined whether mouse melanoma B16 cells transfected with a human ENGase (hENGase) cDNA expression construct, are susceptible to an immune attack after subcutaneous grafting to the syngenic host. The recombinant B16 cells overexpressing hENGase had approximately 3-fold more cell-surface GlcNAc residues than their parental cells. The grafting experiment revealed that the tumor size was approximately one-tenth of that derived from wild-type grafted cells. Direct injection and subsequent in vivo electroporation of a hENGase expression vector into B16 solid tumors resulted in regression of the tumors. Our present results strongly suggest that the ENGase is a useful tool for novel cancer vaccination.
The Nigerian Capital Market and Economic Development: A Critical Appraisal

This article is centered on the role of the Nigeria capital and economic development. The capital market is primarily established to boast the industrial growth and economic development of Nigeria economy by mobilizing long-term funds and capital formation for investment and productive purposes. Using time series data from 1971-2010 and applying the Engle-Granger and Johansen method of co-integration in a VECM setting estimation technique. The results revealed that in the long run, the Nigerian capital market positively and significantly influence economic development. We therefore recommend that government should put more effort in developing an active new issues market by encouraging more floatation of new issues and create stable environment for business.
FACTORIAL VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE SIMPLIFIED-CHINESE VERSION OF SNAITH- HAMILTON PLEASURE SCALE: A STUDY AMONG DEPRESSED PATIENTS AT AN OUT-PATIENT CLINIC IN MALAYSIA

Objective: The Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) is a self-assessment scale designed to evaluate anhedonia in various psychiatric disorders. To facilitate its use in Malaysian settings, our current study aimed to examine the validity of the Simplified-Chinese translated version of the SHAPS (SHAPS-SC) in a group of subjects at a university out-patient clinic. Method: A total of 40 depressed patients were recruited in this cross sectional study. They were given both the Simplified Chinese and Malay versions of SHAPS, General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ-12) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to assess their hedonic state, general mental health condition and level of depression. Results: Our study showed that SHAPS-SC had impressive internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha 0.84) and concurrent validity, and fair parallel-forms reliability (Pearson’s correlation 0.39). Conclusion: SHAPS-SC demonstrated good psychometric properties in the evaluation of hedonic state among a group of Chinese speaking depressed patients in an out-patient setting. It is easy to administer and suitable as a valid and reliable questionnaire in assessing anhedonia among depressed patients in Malaysia. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (1): January ‐ June 2014: 66-71.
Implementing “Zakat”-Based Microfinance in Indonesia

Abstract: This paper aims at describing the Bank of “Zakat” eL-Zawa as a potential zakat-based microfinance. eL-Zawa uses the donation from “muzakki” to be its capital and distributes that money to the poor. The contracts of fund distribution are mostly “qardh al-hasan” (free-interest loan) and “mudharabah” (profit-lost sharing). In “qardh al-hasan” program, eL-Zawa distributes the capital to the poor as interest-free loan. Meanwhile, in “mudharabah” version, it provides the capital for the successful members of “qardhul hasan” program to develop their business. Bank of “Zakat” eL-Zawa wants to implement professional system and still keeping its features: helping the poor and avoiding exploitation of the recipients.
Groundwater potential zonation by Remote Sensing and GIS techniques and its relation to the Groundwater level in the Coastal part of the Arani and Koratalai River Basin, Southern India

Groundwater is being pumped extensively from the coastal part of the Arani and Koratalai River Basin, Tamil Nadu, India for irrigation and water supply to the city of Chennai. The objective of this study is to delineate the groundwater potential zones of this area using Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. Weighted overlay analysis was used to demarcate the ground- water potential zones. Various thematic layers such as geology, geomorphology, soil, lineament density, drainage density, rainfall and landuse maps were prepared. The geological map was prepared using a Geological Survey of India (GSI) district resource map. Indian Remote Sensing System Linear Imaging Self-scanning Sensor III (IRS-1D LISS III) satellite imagery was used to prepare the geomorphology, soil, lineament density, drainage density, and landuse maps. The final groundwater potential map was prepared by assigning appropriate weightage to different thematic maps and adding them to the final groundwater potential map. The derived groundwater potential map was overlaid with the groundwater level and location of well fields for validation. The map prepared will help in systematic and proper development of groundwater resources in this area to meet the growing water requirements of the city of Chennai. Resumen Aguas subterraneas se bombean en gran cantidad desde la parte costera en las cuencas de los rios Arani, en Tamil Nadu, India, para el riego y el aprovisionamiento de agua a la ciudad de Chennai. El objetivo de este estudio es delinear las zonas potenciales de aguas subterraneas en esta area a traves de sistemas de Teledetecion (RS) y de Informacion Geografica (GIS). Se hizo un analisis sobrepuesto compensado para demarcar las zonas con posibilidad de tener aguas subterraneas. Se prepararon mapas de uso de la tierra con varios elementos tematicos como geologia, geomorfologia, terreno, densidad de lineamiento, densi- dad de drenaje y precipitacion. El mapa geologico fue preparado a partir del Mapa Distrital de Recursos, del Servicio Geologico de la India (GSI). Fueron utilizadas imagenes satelitales Sensing System Linear Imaging Self-scanning Sensor III (IRS-1D LISS III) para definir la geomorfologia, terreno, densidad de lineamientos, densidad de drenaje y mapas de uso del terreno. El mapa final de zonas potenciales de aguas subterraneas se preparo con la superposicion apropiada de diferentes mapas tematicos sobre los mapas de aguas subterraneas potenciales. Para la validacion apropiada, el mapa derivado se solapo con los de niveles de aguas subterraneas y de zonas de pozos. El mapa preparado ayudara en el desarrollo sistematico y apro- piado de las fuentes hidricas subterraneas en esta area que permita abastecer la creciente demanda de agua de la ciudad de Chennai.
Improving lateral dynamic of vehicle using direct yaw moment controller by di erential brake torques based on quantitative feedback theory

In this paper a robust controller based on quantitative feedback theory is designed to improve the lateral dynamic of a four wheel vehicle using direct yaw moment controller. The essential yaw moment is calculated by this robust and applied to the vehicle dynamics model using a differential brake system which is allocating by a rule-based controller. Quantitative feedback theory controller design is based on bicycle model which is assumed as a simple linear handling model. Herein, simulations are carried out based on nonlinear handling dynamics. To examine the controller in an almost real environment, CARSIM software is used to face to a challenging maneuver. The results show that the robust controller could overcome the system uncertainties and control the vehicle in various handling maneuvers. Meanwhile, the braking torque allocated by differential brake systems is accessible and reliable for a real vehicle.
Climatic and Hydrologic Oscillations in the Owens Lake Basin and Adjacent Sierra Nevada, California

Oxygen isotope and total inorganic carbon values of cored sediments from the Owens Lake basin, California, indicate that Owens Lake overflowed most of the time between 52,500 and 12,500 carbon-14 (14C) years before present (B.P.). Owens Lake desiccated during or after Heinrich event H1 and was hydrologically closed during Heinrich event H2. The magnetic susceptibility and organic carbon content of cored sediments indicate that about 19 Sierra Nevada glaciations occurred between 52,500 and 23,500 14C years B.P. Most of the glacial advances were accompanied by decreases in the amount of discharge reaching Owens Lake. Comparison of the timing of glaciation with the lithic record of North Atlantic core V23-81 indicates that the number of mountain glacial cycles and the number of North Atlantic lithic events were about equal between 39,000 and 23,500 14C years B.P.
Research Directions in Interior Architecture in the Higher Education in Thailand (1997-2016)

This research aims to explore research directions in interior architecture in the higher education in Thailand within the past two decades (1997-2016). This research is a part of the quinquennial curriculum renewal process of the master degree of interior architecture programme, Department of Interior Architecture, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). The systematic literature review was conducted to track back on theses in interior architecture in the higher education in Thailand. The query focused on master degree theses published from 1997 to 2016 within ThaiLIS-Thai Library Integrated System (TTLIS) in which research, theses, and dissertations of all universities in Thailand were systematically collected. The keyword ‘interior architecture’ was used to search for thesis documents in TTLIS with specifically refined results on master degree theses in all universities in Thailand. One hundred and ninety-six theses were found in the search. This research comprises two stages. In the first stage, all one hundred and ninety-six theses were systematically reviewed and categorized into different types of research. It was found that there was no predictive research type and no novel theoretical framework generated among studied theses. In second stage, semi-structure interview was adopted to explore details of participants’ experiences of doing their theses; inspirations, background ideas, supports, and obstacles. A lack of generating new theoretical frameworks in interior architecture in the higher education in Thailand has weaken the progression of research in this discipline. Developing a novel theoretical framework in interior architecture in the higher education in Thailand is recommended.
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella species Isolated from the Environment of Poultry Farms in Khartoum North Locality, Sudan

2014 A total of 162samples were collected from different 18 commercial broiler farms in Khartoum North Locality to detect the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella species during the period from May 2013 to February 2014. Samples including (water, feed, dust, litter, cloacal swabs, faeces, and hand swabs from workers), and they were investigated by using ISO 6975: 2002, and confirmed by using API20 E strips . The results showed that 18(11.1%)from 162 samples were found to be contaminated with Salmonella spp. These were recovered from 13(72.2%) farms. 1(5.6%), 3(16.7%),0(0.0%), 3(16.7%), 2(11.1%), 6(33.3%), 2(11.1%),0(0.0%), and 1 (5.6%) were isolated from water source, drinkers, poultry feed, feeders, dust, litter, faeces, cloacal swabs, and hand swabs respectively. All isolates were sensitive to ciprofloxacin (100%), cefixime (100%), and cefotaxime (100%), followed by gentamicin (94.4%), chloramphenicol (88.9%), colistin (83.3), streptomycin (66.7%), co-trimoxazole (66.7%), nalidixic acid (61.1%), ampicillin (55.6%), tetracycline (55.6%), and amoxicillin (5.6% ) which showed the highest prevalent resistant antibiotic.  2014 Sudan University of Science and Technology. All rights reserved