Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The role of subtitled movies on students' vocabulary development

Learning new vocabulary compromises a significant factor for success within language learning since without the adequate knowledge of words and their meaning, learners are not able to use the target language efficiently. Moreover, vocabulary tends to be forgotten if it is not acquired and used through the right methods that will provide learners with language inputs in genuine target language environment. In this regard, the increasing access to different multimedia and technology resources facilitate spontaneous vocabulary acquisition for the contemporary age learners. In particular, movies with subtitles can be a great tool in bringing students closer to authentic real life communication vocabulary. Previous studies have found several benefits of using subtitled movies by confirming that subtitles indeed improve vocabulary learning. The present research had the aim to confirm these findings by examining the usefulness of subtitles in different settings. Specifically, to investigate the usefulness of subtitled movies in vocabulary gains, three groups of students were observed in three different conditions, one exposed to movies with interlingual (Albanian) subtitles, one with intralingual (English) subtitles and the third one without any subtitles, to determine which type of subtitles renders the best results. To collect the data, several instruments were administered such as: questionnaires, English proficiency test, direct observation, vocabulary knowledge scale test (VKS) and two movies. The results of this study indicate that interlingual subtitles facilitate better vocabulary acquisition for short and long term memory, specifically when they are shown to students in intentional learning environment, i.e. with the assistance and instructions from the teacher.
Factors Influencing Muscle Purine Nucleotide Metabolism.

The experiments in this thesis were designed to investigate the factors influencing the metabolism of purine nucleotides in human skeletal muscle, plasma and urine. Study one investigated the influence of the number of intermittent sprint bouts and the subsequent accumulation of plasma purines and urinary purine excretion. Study two investigated the influence of sprint training on urinary purine loss following intense exercise. Study three examined the influence of allopurinol on urinary purine loss after repeated sprint exercise in humans. The final study examined the combined effects of allopurinol and sprint training on purine nucleotide metabolism in humans at rest.
Overview of progress in European medium sized tokamaks towards an integrated plasma-edge/wall solution

Integrating the plasma core performance with an edge and scrape-off layer (SOL) that leads to tolerable heat and particle loads on the wall is a major challenge. The new European medium size tokamak task force (EU-MST) coordinates research on ASDEX Upgrade (AUG), MAST and TCV. This multi-machine approach within EU-MST, covering a wide parameter range, is instrumental to progress in the field, as ITER and DEMO core/pedestal and SOL parameters are not achievable simultaneously in present day devices. A two prong approach is adopted. On the one hand, scenarios with tolerable transient heat and particle loads, including active edge localised mode (ELM) control are developed. On the other hand, divertor solutions including advanced magnetic configurations are studied. Considerable progress has been made on both approaches, in particular in the fields of: ELM control with resonant magnetic perturbations (RMP), small ELM regimes, detachment onset and control, as well as filamentary scrape-off-layer transport. For example full ELM suppression has now been achieved on AUG at low collisionality with n = 2 RMP maintaining good confinement ( ) ≈ H 0.95 H 98,y2 . Advances have been made with respect to detachment onset and control. Studies in advanced divertor configurations (Snowflake, Super-X and X-point target divertor) shed new light on SOL physics. Cross field filamentary transport has been characterised in a wide parameter regime on AUG, MAST and TCV progressing the theoretical and experimental understanding crucial for predicting first wall loads in ITER and DEMO. Conditions in the SOL also play a crucial role for ELM stability and access to small ELM regimes.
Temperature effects on the microscopic haploid stage development of Laminaria ochroleuca and Sacchoriza polyschides , kelps with contrasting life histories

Kelp forests are one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems worldwide. Global climate change and human exploitation threaten the stability of many of these ecosystems. In this study we compare differences in temperature responses during the microscopic haploid stage development between two kelp species in order to test if the annual Saccorhiza polyschides outperforms the perennial Laminaria ochroleuca at the northern limit of range distribution of L. ochroleuca , in Northern Brittany. Germination and mortality, sex ratio, fecundity and reproduction were measured in culture for the two species and under three different temperatures (10, 15 and 25°C). An effect of temperature was found for all traits except the sex ratio. Both species showed no ability to develop gametophytes at the highest temperature of 25oC and were more tolerant to lower temperatures. S. polyschides showed higher germination rate, higher fecundity and lower mortality than L. ochroleuca during the period of the experiment. In addition, its gametophytes developed earlier than those of L. ochroleuca, a competitive advantage found in all temperature conditions. Germination rate, mortality and fecundity were significantly different between the two species. In addition, the two species showed a structural difference in the development of microscopic stages, with S. polyschides gametophytes occupying a larger area, which is suggested to result in a greater adhesion capacity. In conclusion, the microscopic stage of the annual species S. polyschides had a significant advantage in fitness compared to the perennial L. ochroleuca . This annual opportunistic species may out compete L. ochroleuca , at least in Brittany, the study region, corresponding to its northern limit, in areas where they share habitat. Resume : Les forets de laminaires font partie des ecosystemes les plus diversifies et les plus productifs au monde. Cependant, leur stabilite est de plus en plus menacee par les changements climatiques et les activites humaines. Le but de cette etude est de comparer la reponse a la temperature des spores de deux especes de grandes algues brunes afin de tester si l'espece annuelle Saccorhiza polyschides dont l'aire de repartition s'etant du Maroc jusqu'a la Norvege, est meilleure competitrice que l'espece perenne Laminaria ochroleuca dans le nord de son aire de distribution, en Bretagne Nord. Les taux de germination, de mortalite, le sexe-ratio, la fertilite et la reproduction de ces deux especes ont ete mesures en culture dans trois conditions de temperature (10, 15 et 25°C). Les resultats montrent que la temperature agit sur toutes ces variables sauf sur le sexe-ratio. Quelle que soit l'espece etudiee, les gametophytes supportent les temperatures basses, mais sont
Antimicrobial Peptides with Differential Bacterial Binding Characteristics

Abstract : This report documents research conducted by Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC),between 2002 and 2010, to discover, design, and assess the differential bacterial binding ability of short antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as part of an effort to provide rapid, accurate, and highly sensitive detection of bacterial contamination in Soldier wounds, food, and water sources. This detection capability is pivotal to maximize Warfighter survivability and quality of life. Current biosensor platforms incorporate recognition elements, such as antibodies, that are highly selective but have limited stability and sensitivity. The current drawbacks of the biosensor have limited its usefulness for rapid, real-time detection in an operational environment. Toward development of more robust and sensitive recognition elements, a series of truncated AMPs (7-15 amino acid residues) was designed using three methods: 1) fragmentation of naturally-occurring AMP sequences, 2) scanning alanine mutagenesis (applied to three fragments), wherein each residue in the sequence is systematically replaced with alanine to produce a set of well-defined mutations, and 3) sequence generation via a Markov chain algorithm utilizing a database of naturally-occurring AMPs. The fragmentation approach yielded multiple sequences possessing binding to all three organisms; additionally, several fragments exhibited selectivity for E. coli O157:H7 relative to S. aureus. Several of the fragments screened also displayed discriminatory binding to pathogenic E. coli O157:H7 relative to non-pathogenic E. coli ML35. The three fragments that were further engineered via scanning alanine mutagenesis had elevated binding responses and differential binding characteristics. Sequence generation via Markov chain also yielded peptides capable of selectivity between E. coli and S. aureus.
Sustainable Development and Women’s rights in Pakistan – A Paradigmatic Analysis

“Human rights” is essential for a dignified existence. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that women make up around half of the total population, yet at the same time they are disregarded. Reasonable and practical steps are vital for the development as a nation. In Human Rights, a neglected aspect is “Women’s rights” which is not neglected in academia but in practical life. The paper focuses on the existing circumstance of women’s rights generally and the circumstances of women’s rights in Pakistan particularly. The study examines present conditions and circumstances, where women face various issues. Conclusively, seven essential recommendations are made for women’s rights in public as well as in private organizations for a balanced society with sustainable development.
Grazing management. Science into practice.

Part 1 Principles grassland and grazing management the grazing system the grazed sward the grazing animal herbage production and utilization plant composition and nutritive value herbage intake food conversion efficiency sward conditions, herbage intake and animal performance output from grazing systems. Part 2 Resources: plants soils and fertilizers animals supplements. Part 3 Application: seasonality of herbage supply and feed requirements grazing methods sward control and grazing management sward measurements enterprise planning and feed budgeting.
Functional properties of aquaporin-1 ion channels in choroid plexus

Aquaporins (also known as water channels) are members of the Major Intrinsic Protein family. Ion channel function has been shown for several members of the aquaporin family and the related neurogenic gene product Big Brain. Aquaporin-1 (AQPl) is a transmembrane channel that mediates osmotically-driven water flux. Prior work demonstrated that AQPl channels expressed in Xenopus oocytes mediate a cGMPdependent cationic current. Based on amino acid sequence alignments with cyclic nucleotide-gated chaimels and cGMP-selective phosphodiesterases, I found that the efficacy of ion channel activation is decreased by mutations of AQPl at conserved residues in the C-terminal domain (aspartate D237 and lysine K243). These data provide direct evidence for the involvement of the AQPl carboxyl terminal domain in cGMPmediated ion channel activation. Because the proportion of active AQPl ion channels seen in heterologous expression systems is low, it was of fundamental importance to investigate the functional properties of this channel in a physiological context. Using rat choroid plexus, a brain tissue that secretes cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and endogenously expresses abundant AQPl, I demonstrated the existence of native AQPl ion channels that show properties similar to those described previously in the oocyte expression system. They mediate a cGMP-dependent cationic conductance, are blocked by cadmium, and show a single-channel conductance of 166 pS. Given the skull's rigidity, pathological increases in CSF secretion (tumors, hydrocephalus, stroke) can result in brain damage. In the choroid plexus several proteins
The Senescence of Human Vision

Part 1 Theories: senescence - is it definable? ideas on senescence is senescence planned? organ-based concepts of senescence cellular senescence from senescent cells to genes for ageing. Part 2 The retinal image: image homoeostasis a brief survey of the optics of the eye static refraction accommodation a possible evolutionary pressure absorption and diffusion lenticular absorption of light absorption and environment lenticular fluorescence scattering of light cataract. Part 3 Retinal senescence: losses in the brain further remarks on retinal vasculature age and the retinal photoreceptors the macular pigment other retinal cells Bruch's membrane the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) non-visual effects of visible radiations age-related macular complications. Part 4 Senescent vision: absolute visual thresholds incremental thresholds, with special reference to short-wavelength stimuli spectral sensitivity the visual field glare, light adaptation and related effects contrast sensitivity spatial and temporal parameters colour vision. Part 5 Coda - correlation or coincidence? : vital statistics an anthropological aside what limits life? limiting functions the endpoint: is senescence programmed?
Caracterização fenotípica, genotípica e termorressistência à fervura em linhagens de Nocardia spp isoladas de animais domésticos e humanos

CONDAS, L. A. Z. Phenotypic and genotypic characterization and thermorressitance to boiling of strains of the Nocardia spp. genus isolated from domestic animals and humans. 2011, 104p, dissertation (Masters degree) – Faculdade de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia, Campus de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista “Julio de Mesquita Filho”. Botucatu, SP. Nocardia is an ubiquitous microorganism, environmental, related to supurative pyogranulomatous of difficult treatment in humans and domestic animals. The phenotypic and genotypic characterization, antimicrobial susceptibility profile and thermorresistance to boiling of 95 strains of Nocardia spp. , from both domestic animals and humans, were investigated. In production animals the most common affection was the bovine mastitis, identified in 71 strains (74,73%). Among the small animal, most of the isolates were from dogs, a total of 12 strains (12,63%), especially from cutaneous manifestations. Seven isolates were obtained from humans, with emphasis for cases with cutaneous and neurological signs. The molecular characterization and the phylogenetic analysis made through PCR of the 16S rRNA resulted in the identification: Nocardia nova (68,42%), Nocardia farcinica (13,68%), Nocardia cyriacigeorgica (4,58%), Nocardia puris (3,67%), Nocardia veterana (3,67%), Nocardia africana (2,10%), Nocardia asiatica (0,91%) and Nocardia arthritidis (0,91%). The occurrence of multi-resistance to three or more and five or more antimicrobials was observed in 42,88% and 14,28%of the studied strains, respectively. The comparison between the susceptibility profile through disc diffusion and the minimum inhibitory concentration showed a weak correlation, except for amikacin. In the evaluation of thermorresistance to boiling 84,21% of the strains were re-isolated after reaching 100°C in milk, 50,52% after boiling for one minute at 100oC and 2,10% after boiling for 5 minutes. This study showed high similarity between Nocardia sp. strains isolated from domestic animals and humans, increased multi-resistance to some of the most used antimicrobials in the therapy of nocardiosis in animals and humans, thermorresistance to the
Barcoding's next top model: an evaluation of nucleotide substitution models for specimen identification

1. DNA barcoding studies use Kimura's two‐parameter substitution model (K2P) as the de facto standard for constructing genetic distance matrices. Distances generated under this model then provide the basis for most downstream analyses, but uncertainty in model choice is rarely explored and could potentially affect how reliably DNA barcodes discriminate species.
Influence of Management Capabilities on the Performance of Nzoia Sugar Company

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of management capabilities on the performance of Nzoia Sugar Company Limited. The study was based on the Resource Based View Theory. A case study and survey designs were employed in this research. The study targeted a total of 1,403 employees comprising of 790 lower level employees, 422 Supervisory level employees, 182 middle level management and nine top level management. Random stratified sampling technique was used to select 210 respondents. Data collection instruments comprised of questionnaires and interview schedules. Validity was determined by content validity and reliability using Cronbach alpha method which had Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of 0.783 which was greater than 0.7. Data was collected and analyzed using descriptively. It was recommended that there was need for organization to develop customer care capability that would enable the staff to interact with customers and other stakeholder at all level; that organization should develop market capability that ensures maximum reach out to all possible customers; the firms needed to adopt management capabilities that can make them stand out in the customers’ eye and suit the prevailing environmental conditions at the given period of time and finally organizations need to set up sufficient budget that would enable them adopt most current technologies which would result to increase in performance. It was concluded that an increase in customer service management capability constructs like repeat purchase, confidentially of customer information and different customer needs once enhanced could translate to higher firm performance; attributes of marketing capabilities like employee training on basic marketing skills, e-marketing and marketing intelligence information should be enhanced; internet penetration, automation of processes, use of e-marketing and procurement could lead to improved firm performance and setting targets for the company which are attainable, monitoring and evaluation of all activities would lead to improved firm performance. The findings of this study shall be useful to the policy makers, strategists and the researcher in making informed conclusions and recommendations. The findings shall give guidance to the managers of different departments in coming up with proper policies in management. Keywords : Management, Capabilities, Firm, Performance, Competitive advantage, automation
An investigation of gram-positive pathogens in powdered foods

The purpose of the project was to obtain and test a range powdered food products that are marketed for consumption by individuals that may be immunocompromised. Hence seventeen infant formula milks (0-6months), twelve over-the-counter, elderly, build-up products and nineteen sports powdered protein shakes were examined. These products were tested for the presence of four different Gram-positive pathogens: Two spore formers; Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens and two non-spore formers; Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. Products were tested according to the ISO standardised methods of testing for described for each of the organisms and samples plated on different diagnostic agars. The presumptively positive organisms that formed characteristic colonies were then further identified. This identification was confirmed in two ways; biochemically, using a wide range of tests including API, and molecularly using PCR-based assays. The results from the project showed that from the 48 products tested; 16 contained B. cereus, nine S. aureus, three L. monocytogenes and one with C. perfringens. To further investigate whether the non-spore forming organisms that survived in these products were more resilient than expected, a heat inactivation experiment was carried out. A simulated high-temperature-short-time (HTST) pasteurisation was set up and the results gained suggested that the S. aureus isolate was able to survive pasteurisation but not subsequent cold and heat shock. In contrast the L. monocytogenes was sub-lethally damaged by the heat treatment but then recovered during cold storage. Thus postulations about how or where these organisms entered food could be made.
Role of Acoustic Cues in Conveying Emotion in Speech

It is a well-known tendency that people generally disguised their voices to fleece criminology branch such that in extortion case, for kidnapping and even during emergency police calls. As the horizon of crime is increasing day by day so it is difficult to solve these cases by traditional methods. The Law should be at least one step before the crime, so forensic scientists are researching new discoveries every day. Every human being is different from other in terms of age, gender, weight and voice etc. so they response differently to different emotions. Principle of disguise defined as modification of voice of one person to sound differently or like another person [1-3]. For manual FSI, identification rate by normal voices can be degraded by the voice variations from great background noise, different transmission channels, illnesses, etc. Due to various applications of forensic science in our daily life, it has become strenuous to perceive the synergy among different emotions for a recognition system. Many of the behaviors felt or exhibited by humans can be detected by analysis of that person’s voice [4-6]. These are:
Predicting Future Forest Loss in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s CARPE Landscapes

The Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE) is a long-term initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). CARPE’s main objectives are to help mitigate climate change and maintain the ecological integrity of Central Africa’s biodiverse forest ecosystems through sustainable land management. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the largest forested country in CARPE. As its economy and infrastructure investments continue to grow, it will be critical for CARPE to better understand current and likely future land cover change dynamics within these high-value forested areas.
Examination of Factors Affecting Youthsâ€™ Entrepreneurial Intention: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract: This study aims to examine the predictive effect of enterprise education, perceived social norms, entrepreneurial motivations, perceived structural support and innovativeness on entrepreneurial intention. A total of 150 useable responses were collected among young people living in the capital of Maldives, Male’. A cross-sectional quantitative survey was carried out by using a structured questionnaire. A relevant statistical analytical such as regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses set forth in this study. The descriptive results showed that male respondent is slightly more than female respondent which is consistent with the 2014 census of Maldives showing male population in the country is slightly higher than female. The majority of the respondents participated in this survey are from the age group of 18-22 years old. The main finding of the study showed enterprise education, perceived social norms, entrepreneurial motivations and innovativeness have a positive and significant relationship towards entrepreneurial intention. However, perceived structural support has no significant relationship towards entrepreneurial intention. In this study it was also found that enterprise education was the most significant predictor of entrepreneurial intention followed by entrepreneurial motivation, innovativeness and perceived social norms. This finding makes a considerable contribution to the existing literature on factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions among youth in Maldives. The implication and limitations of the study are also discussed.