Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Viewing Film from a Communication Perspective: Film as Public Relations, Product Placement, and Rhetorical Advocacy in the College Classroom

Academics approach film from multiple perspectives, including critical, literary, rhetorical, and managerial approaches. Furthermore, and outside of film studies courses, films are frequently used as a pedagogical tool. Their relevance in society as well as their valuable use in the classroom makes them an important and pragmatic medium deserving further attention. The ability of film to be used in a socio-political way may sustain, challenge or change the status quo, which supports studying film as well as teaching students about the power of film. The purpose of this article is to share the development of a course which points out to students how film is used in society. Film theories are discussed, selected films are reviewed, and class assignments related to the theories and movies are summarized. In particular, this course explores films’ relationship to corporate agendas as well as to social justice. This approach to film crosses film studies with rhetoric and public relations connecting the course to other courses often taken by communication majors.
Human resources management within the process management in small and medium-sized enterprises

Sector of small and medium-sized enterprises is regarded as the backbone of the economy and a driving force of innovation, employment and social integration. Development of the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Czech Republic has a substantial impact on economic and social development of the country and its various regions. This article deals with the human resources management in small and medium-sized enterprises, because it is more than obvious recently that the prosperity of the organization is depended on human resources and management of them can determine not only whether the organizations succeed, but whether it will be able to survive in turbulent conditions in the present world. The main aim of this paper is to analytical describe the monitoring the process of human resources management in selected categories of enterprises by business activity and number of employees including statistical analysis of causal effects. Further to analytical describe the evaluation the process of human resources management and indicators of this process, which are monitored by small and medium-sized enterprises. To achieve this aim were used selected primary data collected in the project GAJU 068/2010/S titled “Process management and its possible implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises”.
Simple latex agglutination test for detecting flexuous rod-shaped viruses in forage legumes

by Khan and Slack (13), except the latex Demski, J. W. , Bays, D. C. , and Khan, M. A. 1986. Simple latex agglutination test for detecting beads (Sigma, 10% w/v) were diluted to flexuous rod-shaped viruses in forage legumes. Plant Disease 70:777-779. about 0.6% (w/v). y-Globulin fractions (IgG) from crude serum were precipitated Flexuous rod-shaped viruses occurring in forage legumes were detected by a latex agglutination test with ammonium sulfate [equal volumes (LAT). This simple, sensitive, reliable, and rapid serological procedure detected alfalfa latent of saturated (NH 4)2SO 4 with antiserum (ALV), bean yellow mosaic (BYMV), clover yellow mosaic (CYMV), clover yellow vein (CYVV), diluted with nine volumes of distilled red clover vein mosaic (RCVMV), white clover mosaic (WCMV), and peanut mottle (PMV) viruses water]. Mixtures were stirred in a cold directly from leaf sap extracts of greenhouse and field samples of various clovers and peas. The room (4 Q overnight, then centrifuged at standard dilution procedure using purified virus preparations showed that LAT detected as little as ro m (4 C) o i n entifget 0.5, 0.5, 0.1, 0.2, 0.1, and 0.2 gg/ml of BYMV, CYVV, CYMV, RCVMV, WCMV, and ALV, 10,000 rpm for 0 min. Resulting pellets respectively. In crude sap extracts (1: 10, w/ v) from pea and clover, the detectable dilution end point were resuspended in 0.1 M tris-HCl for these viruses varied from 4 X 10-2 to4) 10-4.The capability of LAT to detect virus in composite buffer, pH 7.4 (to original volume of samples of infected and uninfected leaflets was 1 in 20 for BYMV and CYVV, 1 in 40 for ALV and antiserum), and dialyzed against the same RCVMV, and 1 in 100 for WCMV and CYMV. buffer to remove sulfate ions. Aliquots (5-ml) of several antiserum dilutions (e.g., 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200, 1:400, and 1:800) were mixed with equal volumes of latex Several viruses are known to infect of potato viruses (13). This study was beads and diluted 1:15 (v/v) in 0.85% forage legumes in the southeastern undertaken to determine the sensitivity NaCl. After incubating 1 hr at room United States. Some of these include and potential application of LAT in temperature, the mixture was centrifuged bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV), clover forage legume virus research. for 30 min at 6,000 rpm (Sorvall SS-34
Effects of Process Variations in a HCMOS IC using a Monte Carlo SPICE Simulation

In this paper, effects of process variations in a HCMOS (High-Speed Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) IC (Integrated Circuit) are examined using a Monte Carlo SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) simulation. The variations of the IC are L and VTO variations. An evaluation method is used to evaluate the effects of the variations by modeling it using a normal (Gaussian) distribution. The simulation results show that the IC may be detected as a defective IC caused by the variations based on large supply currents flow to it.
Climate-Driven Change of the Stand Age Structure in the Polar Ural Mountains

Most records across the Arctic show a widespread transition from cold conditions of the 19th century to warm conditions of the 20th century, with local warming of 1-3°C that average ~1.5°C across the Arctic domain (Jackson et al., 1997). The region has experienced higher warming rates over the last 30 years and the process has been accelerating at unprecedented rates over the last decade (Miller et al., 2010). The mean global temperatures of the last decade have been the warmest for the last 1000 years, and projections suggest a further increase in the average surface temperature around the world (Briffa et al., 1995; Esper & Schweingruber, 2004; IPCC, 2007). In the arctic and alpine regions, the estimated temperature anomalies for the past 100 years were twice as large as those averaged for the northern hemisphere (Kelly et al., 1982). Warming is expected to have large effects on global vegetation and plant distribution, particularly in ecosystems at high altitudes and high latitudes, where plant growth is mainly limited by temperature (Kittel et al., 2000; Becker & Bugmann, 2001; Shiyatov & Mazepa, 2007). Today, spatiotemporal studies of forest-tundra and forest-grassland plant communities in high mountains are given considerable but deserved consideration because of the opportunity and necessity to evaluate their responses to what is widely considered to be anomalous 20th century warming (Kullman, 1990; Korner, 1999; Holtmeier, 2003). The montane plant communities growing at high latitudes are of particular interest because of the magnitude of climate change observed in instrumental records at these locations (Briffa & Jones, 1993). The pace and pattern of biotic response to climate variation on scales of decades to centuries is highly relevant to understanding the potential ecological consequences of anthropogenically induced climate change (Lloyd, 1997). Conducting such research in "natural" or largely undisturbed areas where human impact is minimal is highly desirable. Patterns of plant population response to climate variation are most clearly observed at climatically determined ecotones, where the abiotic environment is the ultimate control over ecological processes (Lloyd & Graumlich, 1997). Following Korner (1999), the term "tree-line ecotone" is taken here to represent the transitional belt of mountain vegetation situated between the upper limit of single tree growth in the tundra and the upper limit of closed forests. This ecotone is wider than the subgoltsy belt, because it covers the lower part of the mountain tundra belt, where solitary woody plants are found.
New Disputes and Delay in Italian Courts

Gravelle (1990) has shown that delay works as measure of the excess of demand characterizing a judicial system. In this paper we adapt the Gravelle’s argument to the Italian judicial system in order to verify whether it works, in the sense that delay discourages potential plaintiffs from starting a new dispute. Results of our analysis show a negative short-run and medium-run impact of delay on new legal disputes according to Gravelle’s theory.
Magnetoelectronic and optical properties of carbon nanotubes

Magnetoelectronic and optical properties of carbon nanotubes are, respectively, studied within the sp 3 tight-binding model and the gradient approximation. They strongly depend on the magnitude and the direction of the magnetic field, the nanotube geometry (radius and chiral angle), and the Zeeman splitting. The magnetic field would lead to the change of energy gap, the destruction of state degeneracy, and the coupling of different angular momenta. Hence there are magnetic-field-dependent absorption frequencies and more absorption peaks. The types of carbon nanotubes predominate in the band structure and thus the range of absorption frequencies and the number of absorption peaks. The Zeeman splitting makes the semiconductor-metal transition occur at lower magnetic flux. It metalizes armchair carbon nanotubes in the presence of the perpendicular magnetic field. However, it does not affect the optical excitations except for metallic carbon nanotubes.
The development of subtidal fouling assemblages on artificial structures in Keelung Harbor, Northern Taiwan

Effects of substratum, its submersion season, and submersion period on the development of subtidal fouling assemblages were examined for a period of 18 mo in a subtropical harbor. Four types of artificial surfaces, including steel, stainless steel, cathodically protected steel, and concrete, were initially submersed in fall and spring, respectively, and sampled every 3-6 mo. There is little evidence that type of substratum influenced the development of fouling assemblages. However, richer taxa and greater biomass of fouling assemblages occurred on spring-than on fall-submersed plates. Fouling biomass reached a maximum at the end of the study period, but the taxa were richest at the end of 12 months. Classification and ordination analyses show that the species compositions of fouling assemblages were structured by submersion season and submersion period of the substratum, but not by the nature of the substratum itself. The oyster, Crassostrea gigas, dominated spring plates throughout the study period, but the assemblages on fall plates were highly variable. This indicates that submersion season and submersion period of the substratum are more important than type of substratum in the development of subtidal fouling assemblages. However, the abundance and species composition on spring and fall plates became less dissimilar by the end of 12 mo. This suggests that development takes the same course even with different seasons of submersion. It is likely that the fouling species acted in individualistic manners, and the assemblages were composed simply of fouling species which arrived at that time. Our results demonstrate that the developmental process is greatly affected by seasonal fluctuations in larval abundance and historical components on a substratum.
Ionic Liquid Surface Composition Controls the Size of Gold Nanoparticles Prepared by Sputtering Deposition

The sputtering of gold foil onto 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, hexafluorophosphate, bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide, or tris(fluoro)tris(perfluoroethane)phosphate ionic liquids (ILs) generates stable and well-dispersed gold nanoparticles (NPs) of 3−5 nm under conditions of 40 mA, 335 V, and 2 Pa Ar work pressure. The size and size distribution of these Au nanoparticles depends on various experimental parameters, particularly the surface composition of the IL and less so the surface tension and viscosity. Under the experimental conditions used here, both nucleation and NP growth seem to occur on the IL surface and the NP size changes with the changes in the IL surface composition, especially with the increase of the fluorinated content. Moreover, the NP size is independent of sputtering time but does depend on the discharge current. When higher discharge currents are used, more gold atoms hit the ionic liquid surface per unit time, changing the kinetics of particle growth on the surfac.
Molecular Characteristics and Expression Profile of the Rheb Gene in Rongchang Piglets ( Sus scrofa )

To give some insights into the genetic functions of Rheb signaling pathway in Rongchang piglets, this study reported the identification of complete coding sequence of the Rheb gene in Rongchang piglets and indicated that the complete coding region sequence is 555bp in length and encodes 184 amino acids, containing nearly all the conserved protein domains in the Rheb protein family. The deduced amino acid sequence identity between the Rongchang pig and sheep, cattle, or goat is 100%, 99% and 98%, respectively. Spatial transcriptional profile analysis indicated that the Rheb gene is expressed at remarkably high levels in both salivary gland and brain, especially in hypothalamus and ventral hippocampus (VH) regions of brain. Developmental expression profile analysis revealed the expression pattern is different between brain sub-regions and salivary gland of these two breeds of piglets, with the similar expression pattern despite various mRNA levels between Rongchang and Large White piglets.
Antibiotic prescribing practices for hospitalised children with suspected bacterial infections in a paediatric hospital in Nigeria

Background: The burden of infectious diseases among Nigerian children is high. These children are often prescribed antibiotics during periods of hospitalisation. Unfortunately antibiotic resistance (ABR) threatens the availability and efficacy of antibiotics for use by vulnerable children and the future generations. Monitoring prescribing trends in our hospital as a means of identifying targets for improving prescribing is inevitable.Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate antibiotic prescribing practices for hospitalised children with suspected bacterial infections in a Paediatric hospital in Nigeria.Methods: A retrospective survey was carried out using case notes of previously hospitalised patients admitted between January and June 2016. Data from 150 case notes of patients admitted for suspected bacterial infections were collected using a predesigned data collection form. Patients’ demographics, infection type, details of prescribed antibiotics, length of hospital stay and microbiological assessments were noted. Data were analysed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for categorical variables. Means and standard deviations were calculated for continuous (numerical) variables. Correlation was also employed in the analysis.Results: Of the 150 patients, 53.3% were males and 86% were children under 5 years of age. The mean duration of hospital stay was 7.59 (± 5.4) days. The most common infections were respiratory tract infection (32%) and sepsis (31.3%). The most common empirically prescribed antibiotics at the onset of admission were Gentamicin and a fixed dose combination of Ampicillin/Cloxacillin which were prescribed for 64.7% and 52.7% of the patients respectively. Cultures were ordered for only 7 (4.7%) of patients at the onset of hospitalisation. All antibiotics administered on admission were parenteral formulations and only 4% of the patients had their antibiotic switched to oral route on or before the third day of patients’ admission. Another 71.3% were converted to oral formulations on the day of discharge from the hospital. A total of 87.3% were discharged on antibiotics and the most commonly prescribed antibiotic at discharge was Cefixime (37.2% of antibiotics prescribed as take home medication). Conclusions: Antibiotics were started empirically in all cases and cultures were ordered for few patients at the start of antibiotic therapy. Cultures should be more frequently ordered in the hospital to guide antibiotic prescribing for patients admitted for suspected bacterial infections. In addition, timely intravenous (IV) to oral (PO) antibiotic switch should be practised whenever appropriate. Educating physicians on the benefits of early switch from IV to PO formulations when appropriate is also recommended. Initiatives such as the “Antibiotic Time out” or Start Smart-then Focus approach will be appropriate in the hospital. Introduction of an empiric antibiotic policy in the hospital is highly recommended.
ELICITING INTER -TEMPORAL VALUE TRADE - OFFS : A DELIBERATIVE MULTI -CRITERIA ANALYSIS OF VIETNAM 'S BAI TU LONG NATIONAL PARK MANAGEMENT SCENARIOS

Background : While different notions of sustainability and sustainable de- velopment have been adopted in the key policy goals of agencies at multiple gov- ernance levels, initial enchantment with sustainable development as a "win-win" panacea has given way to the emerging notion of "hard choices" and "difficult trade- offs" that entail inter-generational allocation of environmental resources. Two hy- potheses are explored: (i) Negative Discounting Hypothesis : Hyperbolic discount- ing and positive discount rates do not accurately describe the decision behavior of policy actors in all natural resource management contexts; rather, negative discount rates for ecological and natural resource conservation values could also be observed in some management contexts. (ii) Value Pluralism Hypothesis : Ecological, social, political and other values could be accorded higher weights than economic values in some natural resource management contexts. Materials and Methods : A deliberative multi-criteria analysis (DMCA) model for eliciting trade-offs among values across multiple space-time scales is presented in the management context of Vietnam's Bai Tu Long National Park (BTLNP). Five management scenarios for BTLNP - business-as-usual, total conservation, total de- velopment, multi-use, and community-owned - are evaluated on six criteria: eco- nomic welfare, social welfare, good governance, ecosystem services and biodiver- sity protection, price of land and accessibility. Results : After group discussions, Vietnamese participants revealed negative dis- counting for economic welfare, social welfare, and ecosystem services, while posi- tive discounting for the other three criteria. Economic welfare is accorded relatively lesser weight than ecosystem services and good governance. Conclusions : Deliberative process reveals that multiple use area and community ownership management scenarios could better serve pluralistic stakeholder values.
DNA from Fingerprints: Attempting Dual Recovery

DNA and Fingerprints are highly prioritised evidence types as they are considered reliable when distinguishing between individuals within a population. Attempts have been documented on recovering both forms of evidence from a single source, but were met with varying success. These studies have however highlighted issues concerning interferences resulting from the methods used to either recover or visualise, with a significant issue lying with contamination or destruction of the DNA by fingerprint enhancement techniques. The aim of the research was to recover DNA prior to enhancement to determine the extent of recovery and damage of both the ridge detail and DNA. Fingerprints were deposited on textured plastic, carrier bags, glass, stainless steel and paper. DNA was recovered by the use of nylon flocked swabs (CopanTM), minitapes (ScenesafeTM) or gelatine lifts (Crime Scene Investigation LimitedTM). Extraction was conducted with QIAmp DNA micro kitTM (QIAGEN®), with Qubit® fluorometry being used for DNA quantification and NGM SelectTM (AmpFISTR®) determining the quality. For fingerprint enhancement; cyanoacrylate, aluminium powder and DFO were used to visualise the prints which were scored using the Centre of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) grading scheme. The gelatine lifts displayed higher detectable levels of DNA along with recovering more donor alleles. The lifts also resulted in the least amount of damage to ridge detail. Minitapes followed in both DNA levels and ridge damage. The nylons swabs displayed a low affinity for collecting DNA while removing all traces of the fingerprints.
Factors Affecting Employee Retention At The University Of Eldoret, Kenya

Many organizations do not consider the factors determining employee retention as a strategy in managing competition and are likely to become victims of industry competition. The purpose of the study was to find out the factors affecting employee retention in an organization in University of Eldoret. Specific objectives were to determine effects of compensation on employee retention. The study will be guided by Maslow’sHierarchy of needs theory, Equity theory and Herzberg's theory; the study adopted a descriptive research design. The research was carried out in University of Eldoret which is in Uasin Gishu County. The target population for this study was 1500 respondents drawn from different levels of management in University of Eldoret. The researchers used purposive sampling method to sample top and middle level managers. Simple random method was used to determine sample size of other employees. Questionnaires will be used as data collection instruments. In this study, the validity of the instruments was tested through pilot testing conducted prior to the study and reliability was tested through test-retest technique by use of Cronbachs’ Alpha. The data was analyzed using Chi square and presented in tables. The study findings indicated that compensation, had significant relationship with employee retention. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations were made: University of Eldoret should ensure that the policy governing the level of compensation should be improved to enhance a higher rate of employee retention; they should ensure availability of comprehensive range of training, skill and career development which is a key factor of employee attraction and retention, a training program should be established as a regular practice for provision of training and retraining especially refreshment courses opportunities for their employees. This would not only satisfy employees’ growth need but also enhance employee retention. lastly, the study suggested that there is a need for further research geared toward establishing the factors affecting employee retention in other industries like banking sector, manufacturing industries, as well as other educational institutions so that the area of study is equipped with more information and allow for generalization of results.