Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Study on Collective Teacher Efficacy in Low Performing Indian Schools

Collective Teacher Efficacy is the collective belief of teachers in their ability to positively affect students. In this article we examine the status of collective teacher efficacy and its importance in Indian Schools as the challenge of low performing schools continues to rear its ugly head in India and in many other developing countries as well. The responses to low performance differ from country to country, but none of these have included the enhancement of collective teacher efficacy in their repertoire. Research shows that collective teacher efficacy is positively related to improved academic performance of learners. Schools with a higher sense of collective efficacy outperform schools with a lower sense of collective efficacy. Schools with high efficacy are characterised by strong work ethic, and teachers who persist in the face of difficulty. Besides, teachers in these schools are more persistent in their efforts, plan more, and view failure as a temporary set-back that does not discourage them. Therefore, if principals and their management teams could find a way to enhance collective teacher efficacy, the challenge of low-performing schools may be overcome. Keeping this in consideration, a quantitative research was conducted with the aim of determining the strength of collective teacher efficacy in low performing India schools. Ten randomly selected Indian schools were involved in the research and in each selected school all the teachers were involved. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The questionnaires were delivered and collected in schools by the researchers. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, frequencies, percentages and mean scores. The results show that collective teacher efficacy in these schools is medium to high pertaining to group competence, but lower in task analysis.
In search for near-room-temperature superconducting critical temperature of metal superhydrides under high pressure: A review

An overview and the latest status of the superconductivity of metal superhydrides under high pressure are discussed in this review article. The searching for near-room-temperature superconductors have been one of the most enthusiastic fields in physics. This is because of several key factors in both theoretical and experimental sides. By advanced experiment innovation, pressure exceeded that of the earthâ€™s core can be generated in laboratories. This allows scientists to explore new physics of materials under high pressure. In the synergy form, the theoretical calculation gives accountable predictions on the structural and electronic properties which can be served as a practical map for experimentalists. In this review, I also give a brief overview on the existing theory of superconductivity which leads to the calculation of the superconducting critical temperature, Tc. The key element for calculating TcÂ is stemmed from the so-called spectral function, which can now be evaluated from the density functional theory. In order to obtain insight information and gain deeper understanding, I model the spectral function with a simple constant function. This analysis gives a powerful suggestion on the way to search for a higher value of Tc.
Is respondents' inattention in online surveys a major issue for research?

Participant attentiveness may represent a major concern for all researchers using online self-report survey data, as findings from non-diligent participants add noise and can significantly decrease results reliability. Therefore, attention checks have become a popular method in survey design across social sciences to capture careless or insufficient-effort of respondents, thus increasing quality of samples and the internal validity of the research. The aim of this note is to offer an overview and categorization of the different techniques adopted to flag inattentive respondents and present the potential drawbacks of not considering the issue in social sciences research.
Integrating socio-environmental models: vegetation, agriculture, and landform dynamics

How did landscapes evolve as agriculture emerged thousands of year ago? How do we ensure sustainable food production and still maintain environmental quality? Integrated socioenvironmental models help provide answers to these two seemingly distant, yet related questions. For practical purposes, in this paper we use the terms socio-ecological and socio-environmental systems, with acronym SES as synonyms. The Mediterranean Landscape Dynamics (MedLand) project aims to develop experimental SES models made possible by recent advances in computation while exercising interdisciplinary collaboration. In this paper, we exemplify one aspect of this integration by discussing the development of a vegetation model, which at the outset provides the future links to agent-based models of societal dynamics and process-based models of landform evolution. While designing a vegetation model specific to the needs of the MedLand SES workbench, we preserve those aspects of vegetation dynamics that yield a generic model applicable to other systems. We model vegetation using an individual-based (or gap-model) approach with detailed biological interaction of plants with fire. For this purpose, we use components of existing models of Mediterranean vegetation dynamics. As part of the integration challenge, we discuss spatial and temporal scales, resolution, and future prospects for integration analysis based on sensitivity of integrated model to coupling parameters.
Quantum Information Entropy and Entropy Squeezing of Isospectral Modified Hylleraas Plus Exponential Rosen Morse Potential and Isospectral Eckart Potential

We have numerically evaluated the position space and momentum space information entropy of the isospectral Modified Hylleraas plus exponential Rosen Morse potential and established that each level can be re-arranged as a function of the deformation parameter. The information densities of this potential have been graphically demonstrated and their properties thoroughly analyzed. An asymmetric shape dependence on the values of quantum number (n, l) is observed for the position space information densities. The characteristic features of the information entropy in position and momentum space have been analyzed, and the lower bound of the sum of the entropies, expressed by using the Bialynicki-Birula and Mycielski inequality is satisfied. Compared to undeformed potential exhibiting squeezing phenomena in momentum space only the information entropy squeezing has been realized for position space, as well as momentum space, as a function of the deformation parameter with the choice of the same set of parameters. Interestingly, squeezed coherent states are obtained for the isospectral Eckart potential.
The Control of Tadpole Growth by Alga-Like Cells

T ADPOLES crowded together or raised in water previously occupied by other tadpoles do not grow well. Centrifugation and filtration studies (Richards, 1958) indicated that particles larger than bacteria in the intestinal lumen and feces of tadpoles are associated with the inhibition. Heating to 600 C. , freezing and thawing, ultraviolet light, sonication, or low pH removed the inhibitory effect of the particles. Colorless round cells 5-19 t in diameter (Fig. 1) in the intestinal contents and feces of tad-
Modeling Runoff and Sediment Yield in Highly Gullied Regions of Kashmir using SWAT Model: A Case Study of Lolab Watershed

Soil erosion in highly gullied regions of Kashmir valley is a serious global issue due to its impacts on economic productivity and environmental consequences such as land disintegration and one of the most affected areas is Lolab which is flood-prone and has witnessed several disastrous floods in the past. This means assessment of hydrological behavior should be highly prioritized and the most problematic sub-basins contributing to the erosion and excessive runoff identified to formulate and apply proper management strategies. This study integrated the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) with Arc software to simulate the runoff and sediment yield of Lolab Watershed. The method was applied due to its flexibility in inputting data requirements and the capability to model larger catchments and mountainous areas. Meanwhile, sensitivity analysis showed the most sensitive four parameters for runoff estimation with the initial soil conservation service curve number II rated to be the highest and two others were found for sediment estimation with channel erodibility factor rated highest. The calibration of the values of these sensitive parameters led to the provision of reliable NashSutcliffe (NSE) and Coefficient of determination(R2) efficiencies which makes SWAT a good analyzing tool to assess the hydrological behavior of highly gullied region and un-gauged basins of Kashmir. These factors were found to be above 0.90 for both runoff and sediment yield and the sediment yield rates were estimated using SWAT at individual sub-basin levels after which a prioritization map was prepared to determine the most problematic sub-basins in the watershed.
Genetic Background and Environmental Effects on Expression of QTL for Sheath Blight Resistance in Reciprocal Introgression Lines of Rice

Genetic background and environmental effects of QTL for sheath blight resistance to the isolate RH-9(Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn) were revealed using the reciprocal introgression line populations derived from the cross of Lemont/Teqing.Lemont is highly susceptible while Teqing resistant to RH-9.The relative lesion height(a ratio of lesion height to plant height,RLH) of TQ-ILs was normally distributed whereas that of LT-ILs was apparently inclined to the susceptible parent,Lemont.Total 10 main-effect QTLs and 13 epistatic QTLs affecting sheath blight resistance were mapped under different years and genetic back-grounds.Among them,six main-effect QTLs detected in 2006 were all verified in 2007,suggesting these QTLs had reliable per-formance across years.QSh4 was the only one QTL expressed under the reciprocal backgrounds and Teqing allele at this locus decreased RLH,suggesting the improvement of resistance level.QSh10a detected in the TQ-ILs and located in the region ofRM216–RM311 on the chromosome 10 and QSh10b detected in the LT-ILs in the neighboring region of RM222–RM216 were not the same gene but existed tight linkage as regards to different gene directions in different backgrounds.Most QTLs identified in TQ-ILs were not expressed in LT-ILs,indicating there was evident genetic background effect.By comparative mapping,8 QTLs detected in this study were located in the same or near regions that associated with sheath blight resistance identified in the previ-ous studies,suggesting these main-effect QTLs could be applied in rice breeding for sheath blight resistance by marker-assisted selection.As indicated in this study,it is an effective way to further improve sheath blight resistance by selecting the QTL stably expressed in different backgrounds or pyramiding different main-effect QTLs.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in wildlife: Review of current applications of antemortem and postmortem diagnosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic inflammatory and zoonotic disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) members, which affects various domestic animals, wildlife, and humans. Some wild animals serve as reservoir hosts in the transmission and epidemiology of the disease. Therefore, the monitoring and surveillance of both wild and domestic hosts are critical for prevention and control strategies. For TB diagnosis, the single intradermal tuberculin test or the single comparative intradermal tuberculin test, and the gamma-interferon test, which is regarded as an ancillary test, are used. Postmortem examination can identify granulomatous lesions compatible with a diagnosis of TB. In contrast, smears of the lesions can be stained for acid-fast bacilli, and samples of the affected organs can be subjected to histopathological analyses. Culture is the gold standard test for isolating mycobacterial bacilli because it has high sensitivity and specificity compared with other methods. Serology for antibody detection allows the testing of many samples simply, rapidly, and inexpensively, and the protocol can be standardized in different laboratories. Molecular biological analyses are also applicable to trace the epidemiology of the disease. In conclusion, reviewing the various techniques used in MTBC diagnosis can help establish guidelines for researchers when choosing a particular diagnostic method depending on the situation at hand, be it disease outbreaks in wildlife or for epidemiological studies. This is because a good understanding of various diagnostic techniques will aid in monitoring and managing emerging pandemic threats of infectious diseases from wildlife and also preventing the potential spread of zoonotic TB to livestock and humans. This review aimed to provide up-to-date information on different techniques used for diagnosing TB at the interfaces between wildlife, livestock, and humans.
Functional genomics in insect immunology: identification and characterization of Rhodnius prolixus immune genes.

Rhodnius prolixus is a bloodfeeding hemipteran insect and a vector of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of Chagas disease. This disease affects over 18 million people in Latin America, and there are no vaccines or efficacious drugs. Because of the unique lifecycle of T. cruzi within the vector, and its avoidance of the hemocoel where the primary immune response occur, we investigated the role of the innate immune response of R. prolixus to pathogens and parasites, including T. cruzi. Insect immunity is based on three principles: pathogen recognition, induction of appropriate regulatory pathways; and the production of molecules to eliminate the pathogens. In this dissertation, I use functional genomics (Suppressive Subtractive Hybridization) to identify and describe genes involved in the immune response of R. prolixus and the implications for T. cruzi. Initially we identified expressed sequence tags (ESTs) corresponding to genes that are differentially expressed in response to parasites and bacteria, and assigned putative gene functions based on sequence similarities. This thesis focuses on four genes of interest including a transcription factor (Dorsal), which may function in the regulation of expression of immune peptides, and three antimicrobial peptides (Defensin, Lysozyme and Prolixin) that serve directly to eliminate pathogens. Transcriptional factor binding motifs (NFKB) present in the promoters of two of these genes (lysozyme and defensin) suggest they are transcriptionally regulated by Dorsal, whereas prolixin is not. We evaluated the temporal and spatial expression profiles of the antimicrobial peptide genes, using real time quantitative PCR, to establish molecular relationships between parasite and vector. Subsequently, we expressed dorsal and prolixin in bacteria and tested their functions. We concluded that invasion of the hemocoel of R. prolixus activates components of the immune system and the production of compounds lethal to T. cruzi, but the pathogen survives by living
Transnational English Teachers in Central Mexico: Constructing a Professional Identity

This article aims to highlight how those who have migrated between both Mexico and the United States, and whom will be referred to as transnationals, arrive to an understanding of their professional identity developing as English teachers throughout central Mexico. A qualitative approach was selected to explore the lived epistemologies of the participants and the construction and reconstruction of their professional identity through phenomenology. The data suggests that the past migrating experiences of the participants play a crucial role in how they are viewed within their English teaching practice.
CARACTERIZACIÓN TRIDIMENSIONAL DE PROTEÍNAS DE SOYA MEDIANTE ELECTROFORESIS DE DOS DIMENSIONES Y PARTICIÓN EN FASES ACUOSAS TRIDIMENSIONAL SOY PROTEIN CHARACTERIZATION USING TWO- DIMENSIONAL ELECTROPHORESIS AND PARTITION IN AQUEOUS PHASES

General knowledge of the molecular properties of the potential contaminant proteins benefits the selection and design of suitable strategies for the recovery of recombinant proteins. A novel experimental approach that resulted from the combination of quantitative 2D electrophoresis (2-DE) with hydrophobic partitioning in aqueous twophase systems (ATPS) was applied for the three-dimensional characterization of soybean proteins. The three dimensional scatter plots of molecular weight (MR), isoelectric point (pI) and surface hydrophobicity (log Kp) were obtained using two different ATPS compositions, PEG 3350 (15.7%)-sodium sulfate (8.9%)-NaCl (3%) and PEG 3350 (14.8%)-potassium phosphates (10.3%)-NaCl (3%). Molecular properties of soybean proteins were obtained (MR, pI and log Kp) simultaneously using two different ATPS resulting in two different protein profiles, suggesting a high influence of the phase-forming salt on the partitioning behavior of soybean proteins. The presence of dominant proteins derived from two main storage proteins limited the number of spots detected in gels and consequently the number of 3D spots characterized. The identification of the major contaminants proteins and their relative concentration depicted in the tridimensional graph represents the first stage in the selection of better strategies for the purification of products or the selection of a potential host in the development of bioprocesses.
The Importance of Dry Extract from Plants of Central Asia for Eliminating Alterations of Functional State of Liver in Its Alcoholic Lesion

The influence of dry extract from the collection of Central Asian medicinal herbs - Hipericum scabrum L. , Ziziphora pedicellata Pazij Vved. , Mediazia macrophylla and Glycirhiza glabra L. on bile excretory function of liver in alcoholic hepatitis was studied. The model of alcoholic hepatitis was developed with the introduction of 40% ethanol in a dose 0,7 ml for 100 gr weight once in a day during 21 days. The introduction of dry extract in a dose of 25 mg/kg to rats with the alcoholic hepatitis promoted restoration of bile excretory function of liver. The bile excretion statistically significant increased to 67,9% in comparison with untreated group. Besides dry extract raised significantly excretion of bilious acids, cholesterin and bilirubin to 60,7%, 103,5% and 104,6% respectively. The dry extract from medicinal plants of Central Asia can be recommended as pathogenetic preparation for the treatment of diseases of hepatobiliary system.
Regulation of Poly-N-Acetyllactosamine Biosynthesis in O-Glycans

ポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミンはN-アセチルラクトサミン (LacNAc) 繰り返し構造を持つ特異な糖鎖であり、また、シアリルルイスxのような、さらなる糖鎖修飾のためのバックボーンとなる。 ポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミンはN-グリカン、O-グリカン、および糖脂質に結合しており、i-β1,3-N-アセチルグルコサミン転移酵素(iGnT)とβ1,4-ガラクトース転移酵素 (β4Gal-T) 遺伝子ファミリーのメンバーによりβ1,3結合N-アセチルグルコサミン (GlcNAc) とβ1,4結合ガラクトース (Gal) が交互に付加して合成される。 ムチン型O-グリカンにおいてポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミンはコア2およびコア4分岐糖鎖上に形成され、コア2およびコア4分岐糖鎖はそれぞれ、コア2β1,6-N-アセチルグルコサミン転移酵素 (C2GnT) およびコア4β1,6-N-アセチルグルコサミン転移酵素 (C4GnT) により合成される。 コア2分岐糖鎖のガラクトースの付加においてはβ4Gal-TIVがβ4Gal-T遺伝子ファミリーのメンバーの中で最も効率よく働き、また、iGnTとともに作用してコア2分岐O-グリカン上にポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミンを合成するということが見出された。 一方、N-グリカン上のポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミン合成においてはβ4Gal-TIが最も効率よく作用するということが示された。 β4Gal-TIVの働く効率はβ4Gal-TIと対照的に受容体のLacNAc繰り返し構造が増加すると劇的に減少するが、これはいろいろな細胞で見られる、コア2分岐O-グリカンのポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミン鎖がN-グリカンの場合よりも短いという知見とよく合っている。 コア4分岐O-グリカンのポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミンはiGnTとβ4Gal-TIにより最も効率よく合成されるということが見出された。 しかし、iGnTはコア4分岐へ効率よくGlcNAcを付加できないため、コア4分岐におけるポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミン合成はコア2分岐の場合よりも効率が悪い。 このようにコア2およびコア4分岐O-グリカンにおけるポリ-N-アセチルラクトサミン伸長はiGnTとβ4Gal-T遺伝子ファミリーの異なるメンバーにより特異的に制御されている。
RESPONSE OF ANTIOXIDANT SYSTEM IN SOME MARINE ALGAE UNDER CADMIUM STRESS

Ulva lactuca and Carolina mediterrnean were collected from Balteem Coast of Egypt. These two algae represented the most common species in two major divisions Chlorophycophyta and Rhodophycophyta which occur in Balteem coast. Treatment of both algae with CdCl2 at various concentrations (50-250 μmol) resulted in an increase in the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD, EC 1.15.1.1), catalase (CAT, EC 1.11.1.6), ascorbate peroxidase (APX, EC 1.11.1.11) and glutathione reductase (GR, EC 1.6.4.2). The increase in the activities of the four enzymes was proportional with the lower CdCl2 concentrations. However, the higher concentrations (200 and 250 μmol) of CdCl2 resulted in reduction of enzymes activities in both algae. In addition, CdCl2 increased the reduced glutathione (GSH) and decreased the oxidized glutathione (GSSG) contents of both algae. Also, the contents of proline and glycine betaine (GB) as well as lipid peroxidation increased with the lower concentrations of CdCl2 and decreased at the higher concentrations However, lipid peroxidation increased continuously with increasing CdCl2 concentrations.
Glucose infusion response to some biochemical parameters in dairy cows during the transition period

1 Department of Animal Medicine, Productions and Health (MAPS), University of Padua, Viale dell’Universita 16, 35020 Legnaro (Padua), Italy 2 Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Venice, Viale dell’Universita 12, 35020 Legnaro (Padua), Italy 3 Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata, 98168, Messina, Italy 4 Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166, S. Agata-Messina, Italy
The Recovery of Postural Control Following a Concussion in Adults from the General Population

Following concussion, dizziness and balance deficits are commonly reported symptoms. Although evidence in the athletic population exists, limited knowledge exists regarding balance deficits and recovery timelines in adults from the general population with concussion. Currently, the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is widely used for assessment of balance following a concussion in athletes. Limitations associated with the BESS have encouraged work using center-of-pressure (COP) metrics during quiet standing. This thesis determined balance deficits were present acutely following concussion (on average, 5-days post-injury) in self-reported symptoms, BESS score, and COP metrics. However, objective balance deficits did not accurately reflect self-perceived symptoms of balance problems or dizziness. When examining recovery longitudinally across 3-months post-concussion, limited recovery was observed in BESS score or COP metrics. This work highlights the importance of standardizing the assessment of postural control following a concussion. Future work should include measures of dynamic balance in the concussion assessment battery.