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DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.287
title: EFFECT OF COMPATIBILIZERS ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND MORPHOLOGY OF ABS/UHMWPE BLENDS

description: This research evaluates the effect of compatibilizer and UHMWPE content on physical properties and morphology of ABS/UHMWPE blends. The effectiveness of PE-g-MAH and SEBS compatibilizers in ABS/UHMWPE blends was investigated. The sample preparation was carried out in a twin screw extruder followed by an injection molding machine. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) were utilized to assess the morphological and thermal properties of the blends, respectively. Morphology observation of the blends indicated the better compatibility of the blends with increasing SEBS content. For thermal analysis, the ABS/UHMWPE blends with compatibilizer did not show any significant difference in thermal properties. The tensile strength decreased while the elongation at break and the impact strength increased with SEBS compatibilizer content. The results indicated that SEBS acted as a good compatibilizer in ABS/UHMWPE blends and its effect was more pronounced in blends with a higher SEBS content. The mechanical properties of the ABS/UHMWPE blends at 5 phr of SEBS with UHMW content in the range of 5 to 25 wt% were compared. The results indicated that the ABS/UHMWPE blend at ratio of 95:5 exhibited the highest value of tensile strength, elongation, impact strength, hardness, abrasion resistance and stability against degradation by accelerated weathering.
DOI: 10.25386/genetics.8949467
title: Supplementary Material for Hoffert et al., 2019

description: File S1 includes all strain genotype information.
DOI: 10.25386/genetics.8949467.v1
title: Supplementary Material for Hoffert et al., 2019

description: File S1 includes all strain genotype information.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.288
title: EFFECT OF HYDROCOLLOIDS AND LIPIDS ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE OF SPONGE CAKE

description: One of the important physicochemical property changes of sponge cake is staling which is presumed to be due to starch retrogradation and moisture migration. In this study, the effect of various hydrocolloids and lipids was determined. First, influence of hydrocolloids (hydroxy-propyl-methylcellulose, HPMC; xanthan gum, XG; alginate, AG) at 0.5 and 1.0% on textural kinetics of sponge cake during storage at 15, 25, 35 and 45 OC was studied. The firmness change of sponge cake at different storage temperatures followed a 1st-order kinetic reaction, where the activation energy (Ea) decreased in the following order: HPMC &gt; AG &gt; XG, which was in contrast to the firmness change rate constant (k). Addition of 0.5% HPMC gave the lowest k and highest Ea values, reflecting its better firmness retarding property. Moreover, effect of different lipids on physicochemical properties and consumer acceptance and emotion of sponge cake was evaluated. Healthy oils (extra virgin coconut oil, EVCO; extra virgin olive oil, EVOO; rice bran oil, RBO) vs. butter (control), were used at 20% in sponge cake. Overall liking and positive emotion scores of sponge cake made with EVCO were higher than others. Specific volume, expansion ratio, and moisture content of control, EVCO and EVOO were not significantly different, but higher than RBO sponge cake. Finally, influence of individual 0.5% HPMC or 20% EVCO and combination on physicochemical properties and microstructure of sponge cake during storage was studied. The use of HPMC and/or EVCO in sponge cake could retard the firmness rate in the following order: combination &lt; EVCO &lt; HPMC &lt; control. The results were in line with X-ray diffraction data of crystallization degree and rate of crystallization, using Avrami equation. From correlation, it was found that firmness of sponge cake directly related to crystallization degree but inversely related to moisture content and spin-lattice relaxation time (T1) from nuclear magnetic resonance technique.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.289
title: FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF RELISH PROTEIN FROM BLACK TIGER SHRIMP Penaeus monodon

description: In animals, infection by Gram-negative bacteria and certain viruses activates the Imd signaling pathway wherein the a NF-κB transcription factor, Relish, is a key regulatory protein for the synthesis of antimicrobial proteins. A PmRelish gene which encoded a protein of 1,195 amino acids was cloned from the cDNA of 48-h YHV-infected shrimp. RT-PCR study of the PmRelish gene revealed that it was constitutively expressed in all tissues tested and mostly up-regulated upon YHV infection. Real-time RT-PCR of PmRelish gene after bacterial and viral challenges showed that the expression of PmRelish gene was significantly increased. Under PmRelish silencing, the shrimp were more susceptible to infection by YHV with the 50% survival rate reduced from about 72 h to 42 h. The expression profiles of ALFPm3, crustinPm1, penaeidin3 and penaeidin5 determined using YHV and V. harveyi 639, as an inducer of the Imd pathway indicate that the expression of penaeidin3 and penaeidin5 is under the PmRelish regulation. Immunolocalization of PmRelish protein in shrimp hemocytes showed that the PmRelish was detected in the cytoplasm of all the hemocytes from both uninfected and YHV-infected shrimp. The activated PmRelish was detected in the YHV-infected hemocytes by Western blot analysis. The RNA interference (RNAi) and suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) was employ to identify the immune genes up-regulated in response to YHV infection and under the PmRelish regulation. Sequencing of 252 and 99 cDNA clones from the respective forward and reverse libraries were done and annotated through blast search against the GenBank sequences. Genes involved in defense and homeostasis were abundant in both libraries, 31% and 23% in the forward and reverse libraries, respectively. They were predominantly antimicrobial proteins, proteinases and proteinase inhibitors, chaperones, clotting protein, and other defense and homeostasis proteins.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.290
title: DEVELOPMENT OF B/Z-DNA NANOBIOSENSOR FOR DETECTION OF Z-DNA BINDING PROTEINS

description: The left-handed Z-DNA has been attempted to elucidate the biological significance since several research studies suggest correlation between the Z-DNA and pathogenesis of many diseases, for example, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease. Because protein–DNA interaction can control various biological processes, studying of the interaction between Z-DNA and Z-DNA binding proteins is the key to understand biological role of Z-DNA. In this study, B/Z-DNA nanobiosensor was designed and developed to determine the binding of Z-DNA forming probe to specific Z-DNA binding proteins under surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technique detection. Z-DNA forming probe was designed to contain the Z-DNA facilitator, 5-methylcytosine, in an alternating cytosine-guanine tract. The circular dichroism results have demonstrated the designed Z-DNA forming probe could convert to the left-handed conformation and specifically bind to Z-DNA specific binding protein. After B/Z-DNA biosensor development, DNA hybridization study and DNA-protein binding study on surface were investigated. All SPR results have presented the complete of DNA immobilization process and the B/Z-DNA biosensor can hybridized specifically to complementary target. This study provided the optimal SPR condition for DNA hybridization study, nevertheless, the SPR condition for study of DNA- protein binding on biosensor surface needs further optimization.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.291
title: SOCIAL INSURANCE POLICY FORMATION ON FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND HEALTH SERVICE UTILIZATION:A STUDY OF COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH INSURANCE (CBHI) IN SAVANNAKHET PROVINCE, LAO P.D.R.

description: This study aims to analyze the performance of the CBHI scheme in term of improving accessibility and financial protection of using health services in Savannakhet province, Laos. In addition, the study also aims to find out the reason of high dropout rate in the recent years. The cross-sectional study design was applied in this research. The interview process includes 252 households, which equally divided into insured and uninsured households. Logistic regression models were used to predict and compare the probability of hospitalization and financial catastrophe between insured and uninsured households. In addition, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and in-depth interview were used to analyze the reason of high CBHI dropout rate from households and key informants respectively. The findings show that the insurance status does not significantly improve accessibility and financial protection. The quality of health care services provided by the CBHI contracted hospital was the most important reason for relatively high-income households to quit the scheme, whereas the unaffordable premium was the important factor for the poor households to dropout from the CBHI scheme. The policy recommendation related to health care facilities and CBHI scheme were proposed with the willingness to improve the quality of the CBHI in general.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.292
title: THE POPULARITY OF CHARLES DICKENS'S NOVELS AS REFLECTED IN THEIR TEXTUAL AND MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS: A STUDY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD, BLEAK HOUSE AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS

description: This thesis aims to study the ways in which Charles Dickens’s novels contribute to his success and long-established reputation through three novels, David Copperfield (1849), Bleak House (1852) and Great Expectations (1860), by focusing on the narrative as the prominent element of Dickens’s novels, specifically, on the aspect that his narrative is adaptable to various cultural forms. The argument is made based on the reception of his novels in two different periods, during Dickens’s lifetime and two centuries after his death, by examining his employment of the nineteenth-century popular entertainment such as serialisation, illustrations, theatrical melodrama and the individual themes of each novel. His reputation in the twentieth century is seen through the combination of his narrative and the said nineteenth century devices. In fact, his novels demonstrate a great affinity to the forms and structure in film, though, his novels were written before films had emerged. As a proof of his popularity, Dickens’s narratives have adequately the bequeathed film industry in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries that, as a result, filmmakers tend to remain faithful to the original texts in their adaptations. Therefore, the faithful film adaptations extend to his enduring reputation. This thesis will elaborate on Dickens’s reputation as timeless because of his skilful use of narrative techniques in plots, settings and characterisation that can be adapted in any cultural form and reinforce his fame even after two centuries have passed.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.294
title: KEY FACTORS OF KOREAN STUDENT STUDYING ABROAD, 1990 - 2012

description: The purpose of this research is to examine the key factors of Korean students studying abroad since 1990 to 2012 by using secondary academic data related to environment factors in South Korea. For example, higher education development policies, Korean attitude on education, support policies from host countries and other related data by using “push” and “pull” factors to determine the possible factors. The findings of this research show that at the beginning of 1990, globalization came into South Korea in order to compete in international level so the government needed to launch plan and policies to follow the new direction plan. Moreover, the government placed an importance of English language learning. This caused a group of Korean parents support their child to study abroad in higher education level for outstanding qualified in the future career. Thus these factors are determined as push factors. On the other hand, the benefits of being a host country made higher competition in international education market. The popular host countries by South Korean students such as the U.S, England or Australia governments also launch policies to recruit more students to their country. Furthermore, as the rapid development of China’s economy created more focus on Asia region. Today more and more South Korean students went to China and other countries in this region.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.295
title: A PARAMETRIC STUDY OF GRAPHENE SYNTHESIS BY CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION AND GRAPHENE TRANSFER ON SUBSTRATES

description: Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is the major method to synthesize high-quality graphene (i.e. large size, low resistance and high transparency) for electronics applications. In this research, 2 factors that affect the quality of the CVD-grown graphene have been investigated: the flow rate of methane gas and the substrate type whereas 3 different flow rates of methane gas: 40, 60, 80 sccm and 3 substrate types: nickel film, copper film and copper foil were used. According to the results from optical microscopy and raman spectroscopy, it was found that the graphene synthesized using the methane flow rate of 60 sccm and the copper foil substrate had the best quality whereas the synthesized graphene mostly consisted of uniform monolayer graphene with large grain sizes. In the second part, the transfer of the synthesized graphene films onto silicon dioxide and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrates by using improved transfer methods have been studied. It was found that graphene could be successfully transferred onto silicon dioxide substrates by the scooping up method and the method that utilized PDMS stamp with dry transfer whereas the sheet resistance was approximately 1,000 Ω/□. Furthermore, a new method for graphene transfer onto flexible PDMS substrates has been successfully developed by utilizing SU-8 as an adhesion layer whereas the measured sheet resistance was 1,139 Ω/□. Finally, electrodes fabricated from multi-layer graphene have been developed. The measured sheet resistances were 850.49, 389.78 and 294.61 Ω/□, respectively whereas the measured transparency were 98%, 93% and 90%, respectively.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2014.296
title: EFFECT OF ADDING METHANE ON SOLID OXIDE ELECTROLYSIS CELL FOR SYNGAS PRODUCTION

description: Hydrogen is considered a clean energy carrier. At present, the production of hydrogen via a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) is of interest because steam is only used as a reactant. In addition, synthesis gas (syngas) production via the SOEC is a choice for decreasing carbon dioxide as steam and carbon dioxide are decomposed into hydrogen and carbon monoxide (syngas). However, the hydrogen and syngas production of SOEC have high operation cost due to high electrical energy consumption. In this work, a solid oxide fuel-assisted electrolysis cell (SOFEC) is studied. In the SOFEC operation, methane is added to the anode side of the SOEC and reformed to produce hydrogen. Hydrogen produced is used to produce electricity for use in the electrolysis process and thus, the energy demand of the SOEC can be reduced. An electrochemical model of the SOFEC is used to analyze the performance of the electrolyzer with/without the addition of methane. In addition, the effects of key operating parameters, such as current density, steam-to-carbon ratio, temperature, pressure and fuel utilization, on the electrolyzer cell performance is discussed. The simulation results show that the performance of the SOFEC is higher than the conventional SOEC as it requires a lower power input. Furthermore, it is possible to run the SOFEC without an external electrical energy input.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4926798
title: New Year's Eve

description: Story collected by Jimmie Farrell, a student at Cúl Seachtaine school (Coolshaghtena, Co. Roscommon) from informant Paddy Carroll.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Caitlín Nic Dhonnchadha.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5073034
title: Potatoes

description: Story collected by Mary Griffin, a student at Fergus View, Lissycasey school (Caherea, Co. Clare) from informant Mrs Griffin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Mac Gearaidh.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4652022
title: Donkey

description: Story collected by a student at Sliabh na Cille school (Slievenakilla, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Peadar Mac Fhlannchadha.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4436001
title: Fairies

description: Story collected by Eamon Gorman, a student at Lathaigh (Laghey) school (Laghy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mick Tunney.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Proinsias Mac Pháidín.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5073050
title: Béaloideas - Ór i dTaisce inár gCeantar

description: Story collected by Mary Kelly, a student at Ceann Tuirc school (Kinturk, Co. Clare) from informant Mrs Downes.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Peadar Ó Lochlainn.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4652026
title: Goat

description: Story collected by a student at Sliabh na Cille school (Slievenakilla, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Peadar Mac Fhlannchadha.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4926799
title: St Stephen's Day

description: Story collected by Eamon Oates, a student at Cúl Seachtaine school (Coolshaghtena, Co. Roscommon) from informant James Oates.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Caitlín Nic Dhonnchadha.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4926801
title: Christmas Day

description: Story collected by Tommie Scally, a student at Cúl Seachtaine school (Coolshaghtena, Co. Roscommon) from informant Mrs Connor.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Caitlín Nic Dhonnchadha.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5073056
title: Daoine Cáiliúla an Cheantair

description: Story collected by Mary Kelly, a student at Ceann Tuirc school (Kinturk, Co. Clare) from 2 informants.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Peadar Ó Lochlainn.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4437028
title: Fairies

description: Story collected by Kathleen Crawford, a student at Lathaigh (Laghey) school (Laghy, Co. Donegal) from informant George Crawford.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Proinsias Mac Pháidín.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4652027
title: Local Superstitions

description: Story collected by John Ward, a student at Mohill (B.) school (Mohill, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Francis Flynn.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4926803
title: St Martin's Day

description: Story collected by William Connaughton, a student at Cúl Seachtaine school (Coolshaghtena, Co. Roscommon) from informant James Donohoe.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Caitlín Nic Dhonnchadha.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4437029
title: Woman who Turned herself into a Witch

description: Story collected by Lena Connolly, a student at Lathaigh (Laghey) school (Laghy, Co. Donegal) from informant Hugh Connolly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Proinsias Mac Pháidín.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5073064
title: Scéal Greannmhar

description: Story collected by Mary Kelly, a student at Ceann Tuirc school (Kinturk, Co. Clare) from informant James Mungovan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Peadar Ó Lochlainn.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4652028
title: Noted Singers

description: Story collected by a student at Coill Chláir school (Kilclare, Co. Leitrim) from informant James Dunne.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Treasa Ní Oibeacáin.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4926804
title: Good Friday

description: Story collected by Mary Farrell, a student at Cúl Seachtaine school (Coolshaghtena, Co. Roscommon) from informant Jessie Carroll.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Caitlín Nic Dhonnchadha.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.