Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
How Obama can use pressure to bring peace ” 1 : a favorable stance and positive attitudinal assessment

Whereas language is used to fulfill some task, it is equally used to constitute and express the subjectivity of the writer. In an attempt to identify the value positions and the assessments adopted by the writers, in an opinion article, in relation to the interference of the U.S.A. in the Gaza war, a particular analysis was conducted by means of the Appraisal Theory (MARTIN; WHITE, 2005) and the Lexical Cohesion perspective (HALLIDAY; HASAN, 1976; 1985; HALLIDAY; MATTHIESSEN, 2004). The results demonstrated that the writers take a favorable stance towards the U.S. interference, and at the same time, they accept alternative positions. Besides that, the writers create a group of the same general field which cohesively tie the text, and to them are given positive attitudinal assessments, mostly in terms of behave. Key-words: Lexical items. Opinion page. Appraisal. Language.
The Replacement of Canola Oil and Poultry Fat with Source of Energy Diet and their effect on Blood and Tissue Biochemical Factors of Broiler Chickens

The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of different levels of dietary fat sources (canola oil and poultry fat) on blood and tissue biochemical factors of broiler chickens. A total of 108 day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308 strain) were randomly divided to3treatments(groups of 12 in each) with 3 replicates per treatment in a completely randomized design (CRD) and were fed with experimental diet for the period of 3 weeks (21-42 days of age). The experimental treatments included: 0%supplemented fat (basal diet), the basal diet with added (CO1.5%and PF1.5%) and the basal diet with added (CO3% and PF3%). The following parameters were measured: the levels of cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and LDL in blood, also levels of cholesterol and triglyceride in tissue (breast and thigh). There was significant effect (P<0.05) of the fat source on the total serum cholesterol. The lowest cholesterol level was absorbed for birds fed basal diet with (CO3% and PF3%) compared with other groups. Total serum triglyceride was not significantly affected by dietary fat sources. The highest HDL was significantly absorbed (P<0.05) for birds fed basal diet with (CO3%and PF3%). Total serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) was significantly affected by dietary fat sources(P<0.05). The lowest content of LDL was found in birds fed basal diet with (Canola oil and poultry fat) compared with control group. Breast cholesterol content of birds was not shown a significant interaction between fat sources. Breast triglyceride content was significantly higher in birds fed basal diet when compared to that of birds fed basal diet with canola oil and poultry fat (P<0.05). There was a significant effect (P<0.05) of the fat source on the thigh cholesterol and triglyceride contents of birds. Birds fed basal diet with (CO3%+ PF3%) had higher levels of cholesterol and triglyceride in thigh tissue. These results suggest that canola oil and poultry fat supplementation induced significant effects in blood and tissue biochemical factors as a best replacement for energy diet.
Motivational Orientations and Learning Strategies among Undergraduate Students in Study Circle Course

In line with the vision and mission of the International Islamic University Malaysia, the study circle (halaqah) course is designed to improve undergraduate students in all aspects (intellectual, moral, spiritual, social, and physical) as well as develop their communication and critical thinking skills. Learning motivation and learning strategies are essential to achieve the desired learning outcomes of the course. Thus, this research aims to assess the students’ perception on their learning motivational orientations (i.e., self-efficacy and task performance and task value) and learning strategies (i.e., elaboration and peer learning). This research employed the quantitative approach in which a survey design method was used. A sample of 329 undergraduate students randomly selected form the students registered in study circle (halaqah) course were asked to complete sub-scales adopted from the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). Descriptive statistics using mean scores and standard deviations, t-test and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient were used in the data analysis. The students, regardless of gender, showed high level of learning motivational orientations in taking the study circle in terms of interest, importance and utility. They were motivated and confident to understand and perform the study circle tasks. Elaboration and peer learning strategies were used to perform such tasks. There was also a large positive relation between learning motivational orientations and learning strategies. Further qualitative and quantitative researches were recommended to get more in depth information.
Temporal evaluation of the Conservation Priority Index for medicinal plants

ABSTRACT We investigated, through a temporal comparison, the extraction of non-timber forest resources by quantitatively analyzing the Conservation Priority Index (CPI). Th e study focused on the Fulni-o Indigenous Territory, in the municipality of Aguas Belas, PE (Northeast Brazil), which is characterized by caatinga vegetation (seasonal dry forest). Information on the availability of the exploited resources and the reported use of the species were obtained from vegetation sampling and semi-structured interviews, respectively. Our results demonstrated a reduction in species richness overtime, which may be due to continued resource extraction in the area, and that some species with low densities were even more aff ected. Th e species reported as being at high risk in the current study apparently did not diff er from their status in the previous study, which supports the idea that these species are most evident in this situation more for their high potential of use than for their high densities. When we associate these events together with the disappearance of some rare species, we can conclude that the CPI was not effi cient in predicting changes, and that the combination of variables used with the biological variables of the species needs to be adjusted.
Agriculture and Pro-Poor Growth: An Asian Perspective

Imagine a region of the world where all food and agricultural products are sourced from international markets, and domestic agricultural sectors have disappeared. This "world without agriculture" is not imaginary. For many of the world's poorest countries, especially in Africa, a future without agriculture is increasingly being urged as the efficient path to development. Mark Rosenzweig, the new Director of Harvard's Center for International Development, asks at the broadest level: "Should Africa do any agriculture at all? " (Harvard Magazine, 2004, p. 57). Adrian Wood, Chief Economist for the Department for International Development (DfID) of the United Kingdom, envisions a "hollowed out" Africa, with most of the population on the coasts where they could more effectively produce manufactured exports (Wood 2002). Many macro economists, convinced of the power of rapid economic growth to lift populations out of poverty, see resources devoted to slow-growing agriculture as wasted. In a world of ample food supplies in world markets (some of it free as food aid) and increasingly open borders for trade, what is the role of agriculture in pro-poor growth?
Unified gas-kinetic simulation of slider air bearing

The unified gas-kinetic scheme (UGKS) is presented and used in this letter to study the slider air bearing problem. The UGKS solutions are first validated by comparison with direct simulation Monte Carlo results. After validation, the UGKS is used to study the air-bearing problem under different non-equilibrium conditions. On the surface of the slider, the dependency of the gas pressure and normal force on the Mach and Knudsen numbers are fully evaluated. The non-equilibrium effect on the force loading in the whole transition regime up to the free molecular limit is also studied.
Modeling and analysis of a cavitating vortex in 2D unsteady viscous flow

Two models, of which one analytical and the other computational, have been developed to describe an axisymmetric cavitating vortex in two-dimensional, unsteady, incompressible and viscous flow. The models are used to investigate the influence of viscosity on the flow structure, cavity size and cavity resonance frequency. The analytical formulation is an extension of the Lamb-Oseen vortex and has not been presented before. It is derived under the assumption of small radial velocity equivalent to small temporal changes of the cavity diameter. The computational model solves the equations without simplifications. It is shown that viscous effects have a significant influence on cavity radius and resonance frequency if the cavity size is on the same order or smaller than the viscous core size.
Effect of Various Sugar Solution Concentrations on Characteristics of Dried Candy Tomato (Lycopersicum Esculentum)

Buntaran W, Astirin PA, Mahajoeno M. 2009. Effect of various sugar solution concentrations on characteristics of driedcandy tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum). Nusantara Bioscience 2: 55-61. The aims of the research were to study the effects of sugarsyrup concentration on dried candy tomato characteristics and to determine the proper sugar solution concentration that gives the bestcharacteristics of dry candy tomatoes. The research used Randomized Block Design Method with four treatments and six timesrepetitions. The treatment that be used was immersing the tomato in sugar solution, with concentration of A (40%), B (50%), C (60%),and D (70%) group in 18 hours. The variables measured were water content, ash, vitamin C and organoleptic tests include flavor, color,flavor and texture test. Data were analyzed using ANOVA test (Analysis of Variance) followed by DMRT (Duncan Multiple RangeTest). The result showed that sugar solution concentration had different effect on water content, ash content, vitamin C content, texture,and organoleptic test for colour, taste, and flavor of the dry candy tomato. The best characteristics of dry tomato candy was obtained onA (40%) group, with water content of 24.20%, ash content of 0.62%, and vitamin C content of 31.15 mg/100 g. Standar quality ofwater content for dry fruit candy was maximal 25% (SII No.0718-2003) and maximal allowed ash content for food materials was 1.0%(SII 0272.90). Vitamin C content was not much decreased compared with ripe tomato i.e. 30-40 mg/100. Organoleptic tets resultindicated that A (40%) group get the highest score, i.e. 3,98 for taste, 3,89 for flavor, and 3,98 for colour. Key words: sugar, candy/candied, tomato, Lycopersicum esculentum.
Method for computing angle constrained isoptic curves for surfaces

In computer graphics and geometric modeling for good quality displaying of an object it is required that the object must fit on the screen. It often happens, for example when we are using modeling software, that the object we would like to rotate around an axis, or edit from another point of view, is partly out of the screen, and thus some parts are not visible. In two dimensions the isoptic curve of a curve is constructed by involving lines with a given angle intersect each other at a certain point of the isoptic curve. In three dimensions the points of an isoptic curve may be the admissible positions of the camera. So from these points we can watch the object with respect to the given viewing angle. The purpose of this paper is to find a general method and computational algorithm that helps to locate the closest possible position of the camera, which positions form a closed curve around the surface. The developed algorithm produces this curve for a special case.
Real-Time Macroeconomic Data and Ex Ante Predictability of Stock Returns

We report results on the ex ante predictability of monthly excess stock returns in Germany using real-time and revised macroeconomic data. Our real-time macroeconomic data cover the period 1994-2005. We report three results. 1) Real-time macroeconomic data did not contribute much to ex ante stock-return predictability. 2) The performance of an investor who had to rely on noisy real-time macroeconomic data would have been comparable to the performance of an investor who had access to revised macroeconomic data. 3) In real time, it is important for an investor to know which real-time variable to use for predicting stock returns.
Spectro-Photometric Determination of Capecitabine In Pharmaceutical formulations

Rapid, simple and sensitive spectrophotometric methods are presented for the determination of Capecitabine. The methods are based on their oxidation and precipitation reactions. In both methods the reactions can be monitored spectrophotometrically by measuring the absorbance of the produced complexes at 520 and 560 nm. The proposed methods have permitted the quantification of Capecitabine over linearity in the range of 10-120 mg/ml and its percentage recovery was found to be 99.65-99.93 %.
EMPLOYEES REPORTING AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN ORGANISATIONS: A NEED FOR DISCLOSURE

The underlying significant role which employees play in organizational development has drawn considerable attention all over the world. The argument is that employees increase the performance of organizations through an effective and efficient collective bargaining process which is the most effective instrument in the hands of employees for improving their living conditions. This paper examines the need for organizations to account for the activities of employees and collective bargaining in the annual reports. The purpose of employee reports is to inform employees in the general context of a general communicative and consultative philosophy of the corporate environment in which they work. This paper suggests that organizations in Nigeria should consider the need to expand the content of the annual reports to include employee and collective bargaining accounts for the human resources in the organization to understand their level of contribution as major stakeholders in the corporate survival and growth of organizations in the 21 st century.
TV+TV2 Regularization with Nonconvex Sparseness-Inducing Penalty for Image Restoration

In order to restore the high quality image, we propose a compound regularization method which combines a new higher-order extension of total variation (TV+TV2) and a nonconvex sparseness-inducing penalty. Considering the presence of varying directional features in images, we employ the shearlet transform to preserve the abundant geometrical information of the image. The nonconvex sparseness-inducing penalty approach increases robustness to noise and image nonsparsity. In what follows, we present the numerical solution of the proposed model by employing the split Bregman iteration and a novel p-shrinkage operator. And finally, we perform numerical experiments for image denoising, image deblurring, and image reconstructing from incomplete spectral samples. The experimental results demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed restoration method for preserving the structure details and the sharp edges of image.
Rapid holographic phase transition with brane-localized curvature

We study the finite-temperature properties of the Randall-Sundrum model in the presence of brane-localized curvature. At high temperature, as dictated by AdS/CFT, the theory is in a confined phase dual to the planar AdS black hole. When the radion is stabilized, a la Goldberger-Wise, a holographic first-order phase transition proceeds. The brane-localized curvature contributes to the radion kinetic energy, substantially decreasing the critical bubble energy. Contrary to previous results, the phase transition completes at much larger values of N , the number of degrees of freedom in the CFT. Moreover, the field value of the bulk scalar on the TeV-brane is allowed to become large, while remaining consistent with back-reaction constraints. Assisted by this fact, we find that for a wide region in the parameter space tunneling happens rather quickly, i.e. the nucleation temperature becomes of the order of the critical temperature. At zero temperature, the most important signature of brane-localized curvature is the reduction of spin-2 Kaluza-Klein graviton masses and a heavier radion.
Immune response of Phyllophaga polyphylla larvae is not an effective barrier against Metarhizium pingshaense

Previous research has uncovered that the cuticle of P. polyphylla larvae acts as a good nonimmunological barrier against M. pingshaense. In the present study we investigated whether P. polyphylla larvae also show a similarly robust immunological response against M. pingshaense. Firstly, we estimated a median lethal dose (LD50) of blastospores to be injected into the hemocoel. Secondly, we injected the estimated LD50 of blastospores into the hemocoel of larvae to quantify phenoloxidase (PO), nitric oxide (NO) and antimicrobial activity as a response against fungal invasion. In contrast to a previous report that showed that M. pingshaense is unable to kill P. polyphylla after topical applications, here we demonstrate that: (a) 100 % of P. polyphylla larvae died when blastospores were injected into the hemocoel and (b) when injecting the LD50 into the hemocoel of the larvae, immune response did not differ with control. Our results imply that immunological responses do not protect P. polyphylla larvae against M. pingshaense infections. Thus, the cuticle seems a better defense mechanism compared to PO, NO and antimicrobial activity. One proximate explanation for our results is that blastospores are not detected by the host’s immune machinery. An ultimate explanation is that there may be a resource-based tradeoff between non-immunological and immunological barriers, in which white grubs may be investing more in cuticle at the cost of PO, NO and antimicrobial activity.
The Miocene astronomical time scale 9–12 Ma: New constraints on tidal dissipation and their implications for paleoclimatic investigations

Orbital tuning and understanding climate response to astronomical forcing in the Miocene require detailed knowledge of the effect of tidal dissipation (Td) and dynamical ellipticity (dE) on astronomical solutions used to compute insolation and orbital target curves for paleoclimatic studies. These Earth parameters affect precession and obliquity; the determination of their effect is of fundamental importance, as phase relations between astronomical forcing and climate response can only be accurately calculated when the relative phasing between precession and obliquity is known. This determination can be achieved through comparison of solutions having different values for Td and/or dE with well-understood paleoclimate data. In this paper we use quantitative color records of precession-obliquity interference recorded in two successive 2.4 Myr eccentricity minima (9–9.6 and 11.5–12.1 Ma) in the Monte dei Corvi section in northern Italy to constrain the effect of Td, using the assumption of a direct response of sapropels to insolation. This quantitative approach results in a minimum uncertainty of astronomically tuned age models of ± 0.8 kyr and Td values 0.95 and 1.05 for the 9–9.6 Ma interval and of +4/−1 kyr (Td values between 0.95 and 1.15) for the 11.5–12.1 Ma interval. This (un)certainty not only limits the precision of determining phase relations but also improves our understanding of the limitations of tuned time scales and determining phase relations in the Miocene.
PREDICTING AND CLASSIFYING PACKET TRANSMISSION EFFICIENCY IN BIO-INSPIRED WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS

PREDICTING AND CLASSIFYING PACKET TRANSMISSION EFFICIENCY IN BIOINSPIRED WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS By AHMAD ZUHAIR ALKAZZAZ, M.S. A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2014 Director: ROSALYN HOBSON HARGRAVES Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Biological networks (specifically genetic regulatory networks) are known to be robust to various external perturbations. Bio-inspired wireless sensor networks (WSN) are known to be smart communication structures and have a have high packet transmission efficiency. In earlier work neural network models that correlate the average packet receival rates to the five topological features of the bio-inspired WSN were investigated. These features include the degree index, sink coverage, network density, hub node density, and motif index. In this thesis, an appropriate classification algorithm that works with these five features is investigated. The random forest algorithm is the best classification algorithm compared to other classification methods (APPENDIX B). In addition, a local weighted linear regression algorithm was created to predict the robustness of the network utilizing these five topological features.
work-life balance, as well as internal career locus of control positively predicted Chinese university students’ career adaptability, which in turn predicted career decision-making self- efficacy. These findings support the career adaption model and carry implications for career construction theory 

The present research had two goals. The first goal was to identify additional individual characteristics that may contribute to adaptive readiness. The second goal was to test if these characteristics fit the career adaptation model of readiness to resources to responses. We examined whether career success criteria (measured at Time 1) and career locus of control (measured at Time 1) would contribute to adaptivity and predict university students’ career decision-making self-efficacy (measured at Time 2) through the mediation of career adaptability (measured at Time 1). Results based on a two-wave survey among a sample of 437 Chinese university students showed that the criteria of intrinsic fulfillment and work-life balance, as well as internal career locus of control positively predicted Chinese university students’ career adaptability, which in turn predicted career decision-making selfefficacy. These findings support the career adaption model and carry implications for career construction theory and university students’ career development.
IFRS convergence and earnings management

In this work, the extent of earnings management before and after IFRS convergence was examined. Board’s characteristics (independent of board members, board size, ethnicity, and political influence) and company’s characteristics (audit quality, foreign stock market listing, company size, leverage, profitability and growth) before and after IFRS convergence were also investigated. Meanwhile, the Kothari’s discretionary accrual model was used to measure the extent of earnings management.Using a sample of 231 publicly listed Malaysian companies over the 2005–06 period, it was found that IFRS convergence reduced the extent of earnings management.However, board’s characteristics variables did not show any significant difference before and after the IFRS convergence.As for company’s characteristics, only company growth was found to have a statistically significant difference before and after the IFRS convergence.
FACTORS INFLUENCING ERP IMPLEMENTATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH EXTENDED

The aim of the present study aims on the extension of the original TAM model with the groups of external factors which significantly influence the use of ERP system. The data has been collected through survey from the users of the ERP software. Here, the faculty members in a higher education system are considered as the ERP users who are exposed to the ERP system which has operated the system for more than one year. The proposed theoretical framework has been analyzed using PLS approach. The results depict that all the paths are significant except the relation between subjective norms and perceived ease of use. The present research paper is an empirical based paper.