Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Thermohaline properties in the Eastern Mediterranean in the last three decades: is the basin returning to the pre-EMT situation?

Abstract. Temperature, salinity and oxygen data collected during April and June 2011 (M84/3 and P414 cruises respectively) are analysed to derive the oceanographic characteristics of the Eastern Mediterranean (EM) basin. These observed characteristics are compared with those from previous cruises over the period 1987–2011. As a result, the interannual and decadal variability of the EM thermohaline properties are discussed in the context of the evolution of the Eastern Mediterranean Transient (EMT) and of the general circulation of the basin. We found that the state of the EM is still far from the pre-EMT conditions, though the 2011 results possibly indicate a slow return to this status. In particular, a comparison between thermohaline property evolution deriving from interannual variability of the preconditioning and air–sea interaction (heat fluxes) in the South Adriatic and the Cretan Seas reveals aspects of the alternation of the two dense water sources (Adriatic and Aegean) during the last three decades, which have strong implications for the hydrographic characteristics of the intermediate and deep layers of the Ionian and Levantine basins.
Damage scenario of the earthquake on 23 July 1930 in Melfi: the contribution of technical documentation

As regards the 1930 Irpinia earthquake a detailed research both on the institutional response to the seismic event in Vulture area and reconstruction of the damage scenario for the town of Melfi has been performed. This study was carried out by an analysis of coeval dossiers drawn up by the Special Office of Civil Engineers, which was set up after the earthquake. The research brought to light the typologies and the modalities of the institutional actions taken during the post-seismic period. In general, these territorial interventions had a notable effect on urban systems, especially those involving both the partial shifting of urban areas and the construction of earthquake-proof buildings. The research also identified the damage pattern in Melfi by a deeper study on about 2400 archive files. A preliminary analysis of the damage pattern indicates probable seismic amplification phenomena due to the lithological and geomorphological features of the site. Moreover, the analysis of time-dependent activities of reconstruction has shown that almost all the buildings of the town (90%) were repaired or reconstructed within five years after the seismic disaster.
Oscillatory and Steady Flows in the Annular Fluid Layer inside a Rotating Cylinder

The dynamics of a low-viscosity fluid inside a rapidly rotating horizontal cylinder were experimentally studied. In the rotating frame, the force of gravity induces azimuthal fluid oscillations at a frequency equal to the velocity of the cylinder’s rotation. This flow is responsible for a series of phenomena, such as the onset of centrifugal instability in the Stokes layer and the growth of the relief at the interface between the fluid and the granular medium inside the rotating cylinder. The phase inhomogeneity of the oscillatory fluid flow in the viscous boundary layers near the rigid wall and the free surface generates the azimuthal steady streaming. We studied the relative contribution of the viscous boundary layers in the generation of the steady streaming. It is revealed that the velocity of the steady streaming can be calculated using the velocity of the oscillatory fluid motion.
Submicron ionography of nanostructures using a femtosecond-laser- driven-cluster-based source

An intense isotropic source of multicharged carbon and oxygen ions with energy above 300 keV and particle number >108 per shot was obtained by femtosecond Ti:Sa laser irradiation of submicron clusters. The source was employed for high-contrast contact ionography images with 600 nm spatial resolution. A variation in object thickness of 100 nm was well resolved for both Zr and polymer foils.
HRM Model in Tourism, Based on Dialectical Systems Theory

A human resources management (HRM) model integrating trends in HRM with trends in tourism into a dialectical system by the Dialectical Systems Theory (DST). HRM strategy, integrated within the tourism organization’s (to’s) strategy is implemented through functional strategies helping their users to achieve a requisitely holistic (rh) HRM strategy replacing the prevailing one-sided ones. to’s strategy covers: employees (1) planning, (2) acquisition and selection, (3) development and training, (4) diversity management, (5) teamwork and creativity, (6) motivation and rewarding, (7) stress reduction and health, (8) relationships, (9) personal holism, (10) well-being, (11) work and results assessment; etc. Everyone matters; their synergy is crucial. An innovated HRM model for TOS, which applies employees’, organizations’ rh and integrates new knowledge about HRM. HRM belongs to central managers’ tools. Their HRM must be adapted for TOS, where employees are crucial.
Morphometric Changes of the Socket after Site Preservation Using Nanobone and Collagen Membrane or Stypro Versus Extraction Alone

Statement of Problem: The long-term success of a dental implant relies on implant osseointegration into native and viable bone, implant placement in an ideal position, and optimal hard and soft tissue contour. This requires the presence of sufficient alveolar bone volume, good alveolar ridge (Practically with no sign of atrophy) and good surgical technique. Objectives: The aim of this randomized controlled clinical study was to evaluate morphometric changes after different alveolar ridge preservation procedures. Materials and Methods: In this study, 33 patients who had single-rooted premolar, which needed to be extracted, were recruited. Patients were randomly divided into 3 groups and after tooth extraction the following treatments were administered: in group A: NanoBone and a collagen membrane; in group B: NanoBone and Stypro; and in group C: natural healing. The following clinical parameters were evaluated at baseline and 6 months after the extraction: buccolingual width, midbuccal height (with the use of a custom made stent) and width of keratinized gingiva. For data analysis, Paired t-test,one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s tests were used. Results: The average reduction in the buccolingual width, midbuccal height and keratinized gingiva was as follows: group A: 1.18±0.6, 0.64±0.92 and 3.45±1.75 mm; group B: 2.18±0.75, 0.73±0.78 and 4.73±0.9 mm; and group C: 1±0.89, 2.36±1.21 and 5±0.63 mm, respectively. Moreover, a significantly reduced resorption was found in both the buccolingual width and the width of keratinized gingiva in group A as compared to groups B and C (p<0.05). Conclusions: This study showed that the use of collagen membrane+Nano bone (group A) can significantly reduce the horizontal resorption of the alveolar ridge and keratinized tissue more effectively than stypro+Nano bone (group B ) and blood clot alone and natural healing (group C).
Screening in two dimensions: GW calculations for surfaces and thin films using the repeated-slab approach

In the context of photoelectron spectroscopy, the GW approach has developed into the method of choice for computing excitation spectra of weakly correlated bulk systems and their surfaces. To employ the established computational schemes that have been developed for three-dimensional crystals, two-dimensional systems are typically treated in the repeated-slab approach. In this work we critically examine this approach and identify three important aspects for which the treatment of long-range screening in two dimensions differs from the bulk: 1 anisotropy of the macroscopic screening, 2 k-point sampling parallel to the surface, 3 periodic repetition and slab-slab interaction. For prototypical semiconductor silicon and ionic NaCl thin films we quantify the individual contributions of points 1 to 3 and develop robust and efficient correction schemes derived from the classic theory of dielectric screening.
African WordNet: A Viable Tool for Sense Discrimination in the Indigenous African Languages of South Africa

In promoting a multilingual South Africa, the government is encouraging people to speak more than one language. In order to comply with this initiative, people choose to learn the languages which they do not speak as home language. The African languages are mostly chosen because they are spoken by the majority of the country’s population. Most words in these languages have many possible senses. This phenomenon tends to pose problems to people who want to learn these languages. This article argues that the African WordNet may the best tool to address the problem of sense discrimination. The focus of the argument will be on the primary sense of the word ‘hand’, which is part of the body, as lexicalized in three indigenous languages spoken in South Africa, namely, Tshivenḓa, Sesotho sa Leboa and isiZulu. A brief historical background of the African WordNet will be provided, followed by the definition of the word ‘hand’ in the three languages and the analysis of the word in context. Lastly, the primary sense of the word ‘hand’ across the three languages will be discussed.
CSR within SMEs: Literature Review

Although CSR has traditionally been associated with big business, the SME business sector is such a significant sector worldwide in terms of the economic, environmental and social impact it makes, that attention has been turned to discussion and analysis of principles and practice of CSR in small and medium size businesses. SMEs are not merely small versions of big businesses, so as a result a particularly fast-growing body of academic work has become focused on commitment to CSR in the sector. As a result, the aim of this article is to set out an analysis of the main work carried out on the subject of CSR in SMEs. The analysis is a four part summary. In the first part, we explore the definition and the main CSR practices found in SMEs. The second part relates to determining characteristics of commitment to CSR within SMEs. Next we set out the challenges for SMEs and the constraints made upon them by CSR. Finally, the last section deals with positive examples of CSR in SMEs. Taking this literature review summary as a structural basis we then go on to demonstrate 3 research methodologies.
Performance of Pilot Aided Channel Estimation Technique in 2D Spreading Based Systems

It has recently been observed that the combi- nation of the OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Mul- tiplex) and the CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) can achieve notably lower BER (Bit Error Rate) performance in comparison with OFDM itself. The paper reports on the ac- tual topic of the efficient channel estimation in 2D spreading based systems e.q. VSF-OFCDM (Variable Spreading Fac- tor - Orthogonal Frequency Multiple Acces). The different methods for acquisition of channel state information from pilot carriers are used. The simulations are made for differ- ent ETSI channel models.
Adsorption of Crystal Violet by deoiled-residue of Jatropha: Kinetics and Isotherm studies Crystal Violet Jatropha Adsorption studies

The increasing demand for biofuels using non-edible oil seeds (primarily jatropha circus) has assumed a gigantic proportion in a tropical country like India. However, one of the lee-side of this ambitious project is problems of handling the significant amount of deoiled cakes. These are essentially non-edible even for animals, although production of residue is often quite high. The present work aims to investigate the potential of deoiled cake as an adsorbent for the treatment of dye containing wastewaters. The model compound used was crystal violet dye. The batch studies indicate that at an equilibrium time of 3.5 h, 90% adsorption was observed at 400 ppm initial concentration. The kinetic modeling studies indicate that adsorption phenomenon seemed to be a chemisorption process. Among the isotherm models, Sip and Redlich-Peterson isotherm models are found to be best suited to the adsorption process. The deoiled cake studied demonstrated high potential for the removal of dyes from aqueous solution.
Estimación in vitro de gases con efecto invernadero en frutos y follaje de árboles de un bosque seco tropical de Venezuela

Con el objetivo de estimar la produccion de gases con efecto invernadero (GEI) en el follaje y los frutos de Calliandra cruegeri, Guazuma ulmifolia, Vachellia macracantha, Senna robiniifolia, Samanea saman, Lonchocarpus sp. , Fagara sp. , Senna espectabilis, Mangifera indica y Oyedaea verbesinoides, de un bosque seco tropical de Venezuela, se evaluaron estas especies a traves de la tecnica in vitro de produccion de gas; se cuantifico la produccion de acidos grasos volatiles (AGV) y se estimaron los GEI. Los sustratos que registraron una mayor produccion (P<0,05) de metano (CH4) y dioxido de carbono (CO2) correspondieron a los frutos de S. saman (4,0 y 8,5), Fagara sp. (3,2 y 6,9) y G. ulmifolia (2,9 y 7,2), y al follaje de S. saman (3,6 y 8,2), S. robiniifolia (4,0 y 9,9) y V. macracantha (2,8 y 5,8). La menor cantidad (P<0,05) de CH4 y CO2 la produjeron los frutos de S. espectabilis (2,3 y 5,0) y Lonchocarpus sp. (2,3 y 5,9), y el follaje de: Fagara sp. (1,5 y 3,7), G. ulmifolia (1,4 y 3,5), C. cruegeri (1,6 y 4,0), M. indica (1,7 y 4,1), O. verbesinoides (1,8 y 4,2) y Cassia sp. (1,9 y 4,6). La produccion de GEI y el tiempo de incubacion estuvieron correlacionados con la produccion de metano (r= 0,458; P<0,05). Se concluye que, de todas las especies, S. saman registro los mayores valores (P<0,05) de produccion de GEI en los frutos y el follaje. Asimismo, entre las tres y ocho horas de incubacion de los sustratos, la tasa de produccion de GEI fue alta.
A comparison of population types used for QTL mapping in Arabidopsis thaliana

In Arabidopsis, a variety of mapping populations have been used for the detection of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) responsible for natural variation. In this study, we present an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of populations used. To do this, we compare the results of both experimental and natural populations for the commonly analysed trait flowering time. It is expected that genome wide association (GWA) mapping will be an increasingly important tool for QTL mapping because of the high allelic richness and mapping resolution in natural populations. In Arabidopsis, GWA mapping becomes ever more facilitated by the increasing availability of re-sequenced genomes of many accessions. However, specifically designed mapping populations such as recombinant inbred lines and near isogenic lines will remain important. The high QTL detection power of such experimental populations can identify spurious GWA associations, and their unique genomic structure is superior for investigating the role of low-frequency alleles. Future QTL studies will therefore benefit from a combined approach of GWA and classical linkage analysis.
Positioning the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the Academic Arena

This paper begins by indicating the differences in perception of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. The paper underscores the need to further operationalise the term ‘SOTL’ for it to be fully embraced by higher education institutions. The paper then discusses the challenges faced by SOTL as an emerging discipline within the traditionally research oriented higher education institutions. The presentation particularly focuses on the challenges of evaluating the SOTL by identifying some of the complexities involved. The paper highlights some of the currently suggested evaluation criteria for the SOTL work and their shortcomings and makes suggestions on what else could be included in order to standardize SOTL work. The paper then explores some of the strategies that could be used to address the challenges faced by the scholarship of teaching and learning. A proposal on some form of acceptable criteria for evaluating the SOTL work to help distinguish SOTL from past traditions in higher education such as classroom assessment is then made. The presentation ends by making suggestions on some standard procedures and practices that could be incorporated into SOTL work for it to be embraced world wide.
Characteristics of Economic Literature and Its Translation

Since the system of socialist market economy established in China, the economy has experienced rapid growth and maintained a vigorous momentum in economic development during the past two decades. Meanwhile, many Western economic theories were introduced into China and applied for facilitating economic development. Therefore, the translation of economic literature plays an important role in helping to study economic theories. The paper summarizes linguistic characteristics of economic literature and puts forward the principles as well as requirements for translators in translating this kind of texts. Also, with economic development and Yu Xianghua’s translation version as a case study, the authors analyze translation approaches and strategies in terms of terminology, long sentence and diagram.
International Conference on Psychology and Education THE RELATIONSHIP OF FORMS OF JUSTICE SENSITIVITY AND VALUES AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE

In the article the results of an empirical study of the relationship of forms of sensitivity to justice and values among students (n=125) are represented. The forms of sensitivity were determined with the aid of M. Schmidt's questionnaire, adapted by Nartova-Bochaver and Astanina (2013, 2014) and directed toward the development of sensitivity to justice from the position: “victim”, “observer”, “beneficiary” and “perpetrator”. The Value questionnaire of S. Schwarz, adapted by Karandashov, was used for values` identification (2004). According to the results, the leading values of the group “beneficiaries” are: traditions, reaching and authority (ideals), and also universalism, kindness, reaching (priorities). The predominant values for the group of “observers” are: conformity, authority, kindness and hedonism (ideals), and also independence and authority (priorities). For the group of “perpetrator”: authority, hedonism, independence (ideals), and also achievements (priorities). As the leading values for the group was: conformity, tradition, achievement (ideals), and also achievement, universalism, tradition (priorities). Comprehension and experience of just wrong situations is connected with the prognostic competence, which is expressed in the anticipation justifiability. Probably, the person at a collision with injustice forms the possible scenario forms an exit from a traumatic situation, that can be reflected in prosocial behavior or delinquent. © 2017 Published by Future Academy www.FutureAcademy. org.UK
Developing Proactive Protocol for Blood-borne and Body Fluids Infections Prevention among Students of Health Professional Colleges in King Khalid University

Background: Exposure to blood and body fluids is an important hazard for health professional students, which places them at a high risk for blood-borne infections. They are exposed to blood-borne diseases most commonly through accidental needle sticks and sharp injuries. Blood-borne infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The introduction of safety measures guide to prevent accidental blood-borne infections in health professional college curricula are essential. Hence, the present study aims develop proactive protocol for prevention of blood borne and body fluids infections among nursing, medical, and dental students in King Khalid University. Setting; the study was conducted at Faculty of Medicine, Dental, and Nursing in University Center for the Study of Female Students at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia. Subjects; a purposive sample of 300 female students, 130 from nursing, 126 from medical, and 44 from dental program were included in the present study. Tool; a questionnaire sheet developed by researchers based on reviewing related literature and consists of five parts was used for data collection. Results and Conclusion; the majority of studied participants reported the needle-stick injuries occur when drawing intravenous blood and giving patient intravenous injection, the primary factor lead to sharp injures is broken some ampoule and using sharp instruments, they need to know preventive and precautions to prevent blood-born infection and equipment uses to avoid it. Also it was found no significant difference between participant students regarding their attitude toward standard percussion and preventive measures for blood borne infection. Recommendations; Findings of the present study have important implication for developing a Proactive Protocol of Blood-borne and Body Fluids Infections prevention among students of nursing, medical, dental colleges. This focused on proactive and controlling blood-borne infection diseases, needle-stick, and sharp injuries and lead to a healthy life of students. Key words: proactive protocol , blood-borne infection, Needle stick injuries, Sharps injuries, health professional collages Abbreviations: HCWs healthcare workers, HIV immunodeficiency virus, HBV hepatitis B virus, HCV hepatitis C virus, NSISIs needle stick & sharp injuries, OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, PEP post-exposure prophylaxis, CDC Disease Control and Prevention, SPs standard precautions, UP universal precautions, BBFEs blood and body fluid exposures, PPE personnel protective equipment.
Optimization of suitable auxin application in a recalcitrant woody forest plant of Eurycoma longifolia ( Tongkat Ali ) for callus induction

A study was carried out to determine and optimize suitable auxin for callus induction in Eurycoma longifolia. The induction of callus cultures using leaf, petiole, rachis, stem, tap root, fibrous root, cotyledon and embryo segments were successfully achieved by using various auxins such as 2,4-D, IAA, NAA, picloram and dicamba. The cultures were observed daily for one month. The overall results from the experiments showed that the presence of 2,4-D was the most suitable auxin for the highest callus induction and growth performance rate by using various explants types of E. longifolia. The callus initiation in leaf explant was the highest using 1.0 mgL -1 of 2,4-D (81.67%), followed by picloram (78.33% at 3.0 mgL -1 ), dicamba (73.33% at 2.0 mgL -1 ) and NAA (61.67% at 4.0 mgL -1 ). Auxin, 2,4-D and picloram at 4.0 mgL -1 were found to be the most effective for callus induction (78.33%) using petiole explant. It was followed by using dicamba (73.33% at 2.0 mgL -1 ), NAA (73.33% at 3.0 mgL -1 ) and IAA (61.67 % at 3.0 mgL -1 ), respectively. In addition, the percentage of callus induction from rachis was obtained at highest rate by using picloram (86.67 % at 4.0 mgL -1 ), followed by 2,4-D (81.67% at 4.0 mgL -
ALTITUDE MEASUREMENT USING LASER BEAM REFLECTED FROM WATER SURFACE

In this paper altitude measurement from water surface using laser beam is presented. Research data indicate that the reflection of infrared waves from water surface is about zero and it is less than 2% for visible radiations. Phase-shift and heterodyne technique was used for the measurement, and the laser beam ( mW p nm 10 , 700 = = λ ) was modulated by a sine wave having a fixed frequency. The optimum design and low-noise elements made it possible to detect a light power about 20 nW at operating frequency.
Helicity-rotation-gravity coupling for gravitational waves

The consequences of spin-rotation-gravity coupling are worked out for linear gravitational waves. The coupling of helicity of the wave with the rotation of a gravitational-wave antenna is investigated and the resulting modifications in the Doppler effect and aberration are pointed out for incident high-frequency gravitational radiation. Extending these results to the case of a gravitomagnetic field via the gravitational Larmor theorem, the rotation of linear polarization of gravitational radiation propagating in the field of a rotating mass is studied. It is shown that in this case the linear polarization state rotates by twice the Skrotskii angle as a consequence of the spin-2 character of linear gravitational waves.