179 research outputs found
SWKB and proper quantization conditions for translationally shape invariant potentials
Using a recently proposed classification for the primary translationally
shape invariant potentials, we show that the exact quantization rule formulated
by Ma and Xu is equivalent to the supersymmetric JWKB quantization condition.
The energy levels for the two considered categories of shaped invariant
potentials are also derived
Interpersonal Metafunction of Gender Talk in ELT Classrooms
In systemic functional approach to interpersonal metafunction, Halliday defines clause as a unit of exchange, with two main constituents called Mood and Residue. Mood (sometimes called Modal element) which is the main element of clause in process of meaning exchange realizes selection of mood in clause, and it is composed of Subject and Finite. Subject is invested with modal responsibility whereas finite realizes primary tense and modality. Drawing upon theoretical framework outlined above, present research explores interpersonal metafunction of gender talk in ELT classrooms. Objective is to determine different clausal structures (Declaratives, Integratives, Imperatives and Exclamatives) used by interlocutors with different genders using Azeri as their mother tongue, Farsi (Persian) and English as their second and foreign languages respectively. This research uses oral form of teacher-student interaction in classroom context as its corpus. About twelve hours of oral conversation between students and teachers from eight randomly selected classrooms are recorded and transcribed, resulting to 3288 clauses. Our findings show that dominant Mood used by both genders is declarative of third person simple present tense causing the process of meaning exchange to be one-sided and partial. Reconstructing clausal structures used by different genders in ELT classrooms may result into students’ high language proficiency in bilingual context of situation
Multi-sensor remote sensing analysis of coal fire induced land subsidence in Jharia Coalfields, Jharkhand, India
The subsidence in coal mines induced by surface and subsurface fires leading to roof collapse, infrastructure loss, and loss of lives is a prominent concern. In the study, satellite imagery from thermal and microwave remote sensing data is used to deduce the effect of coal fires on subsidence in the Jharia Coalfields, India. The Thermal Infrared data acquired from the Landsat-8 (band 10) is used to derive the temperature anomaly maps. Persistent Scatterer Interferometry analysis was performed on sixty Sentinel-1, C-band images, the results are corrected for atmospheric error using Generic Atmospheric Correction Online Service for InSAR (GACOS) atmospheric modelling data and decomposed into vertical displacement values to quantify subsidence. A zone-wise analysis of the hazard patterns in the coalfields was carried out. Coal fire maps, subsidence velocity maps, and land cover maps were integrated to investigate the impact of the hazards on the mines and their surroundings. Maximum subsidence of approximately 20 cm/yr. and temperature anomaly of up to 25 °C has been observed. The findings exhibit a strong positive correlation between the subsidence velocity and temperature anomaly in the study area. Kusunda, Keshalpur, and Bararee collieries are identified as the most critically affected zones. The subsidence phenomenon in some collieries is extending towards the settlements and transportation networks and needs urgent intervention. © 2021 The Author
Farā’id Alfāẓ al-Ḥayawānāt fī Al-Qur’ān Al-Karīm: Dirāsah fī al-I‘jāz al-Lugawi wa al-Bayāni
The Qur’an has many miraculous aspects, about which there has been much talk in the past and the present. It is related to the rhetorical and linguistic aspects, and this research comes as one of these episodes that reveal the secret of the uniqueness of the words of the Holy Qur’an in general and the uniqueness of its words in particular, which came in an unprecedented manner and was organized in a non-repetitive way between the folds of its verses, so it was distinguished and unique in that it was not repeated, even its root as well. So it was consistent with the splendor of its presentation and organized in its context, in a tight linguistic system from a wise expert, and to be specific, the research was limited only to the unique words of animals and insects that were mentioned in the entire Qur’an, using the integrative approach that mixes the historical method that traces the phenomenon to the origin of its origin, and from the first to launch it and use it through the times to what it has now settled, and the linguistic analytical method, which is useful in analyzing words linguistically to understand the meaning, then the descriptive method, which monitors the characteristics of the phenomenon and its features, then clarifying this uniqueness, its rhetorical effects, and its aesthetic value. Its graphic secret is a purely artistic work that falls under the artistic method. Accordingly, the study came in three main sections and a conclusion, accompanied by the sources and references of the research. The first of them: the definition of the uniques linguistically and idiomatically, the second: the uniqueness in the critical and rhetorical heritage, and the third: the uniqueness of animals and insects in the Qur’an. Perhaps with this we add a new twist to Qur’anic studies, in fulfillment of the Qur’an, and in enriching its language
Prediction of Self-Consolidating Concrete Properties using XGBoost Machine Learning Algorithm: Part 1–Workability
The Interest in Implementing Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) in Major Construction Projects Has Increased Significantly in Recent Years. This Paper Reports the Results of an Extensive Survey of Experimental Data of More Than 1700 SCC Mixtures from over 100 Studies Published in the Last Decade. the Survey Included the SCC Mixture Proportioning, Key Fresh Properties Including Flowability, Passing Ability, and Segregation Resistance, as Well as Some of the Derived Properties (E.g., Paste Volume). the Statistical Analysis of the Reported Parameters Showed Wide Variations in Values. the Outcome of the Survey Indicates that SCC Mixture Design and Workability Properties Do Not Systematically Lie within the Recommendations Reported in Various Guidelines. a Wide Range of Workability Tests is Used; However, only 22 % of the Studies Reported Values for Segregation Resistance. the Slump Flow Test Was the Most Tested Fresh Property and the Most Reported Values Are in Range of 591–760 Mm (X¯ = 679 Mm). the V-Funnel Time Was the Second Most Reported Test, and the Most of Reported Values Are in Range of 4.0–20 S (X¯ = 11 S). the Study Devised and Evaluated the Efficacy of using Machine Learning (ML) Models, Namely Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), to Predict the Two Most Reported Workability Characteristics of SCC, Namely Slump Flow and V-Funnel Flow Time. the Model Was Formulated to Predict Slump Flow and V-Funnel Time using a Refined Sub-Database of 852 Tests (The Extreme Data I.e., 5 % from Each Side, for the Both Properties and the Empty Data Was Deleted). the Findings Revealed that the XGBoost Model Can Provide an Accurate Prediction for the Slump Flow and V-Funnel Values, Thus Indicating its Potential as a Powerful Tool for SCC Optimization. the Findings Provide Valuable Insights into the Application of ML in SCC Research and Contribute to the Development of More Efficient and Sustainable Construction Practices
KEANEKARAGAMAN KARANG DI ZONA LITORAL PERAIRAN IBOIH KECAMATAN SUKAKARYA KOTA SABANG
A research on " Coral Diversity in Iboih Aquatic Littoral Zone at Sukakarya District of Sabang City " has been conductedfrom 25 to 27 of May 2013.This study aims to find out the coral species and its diversity index on Iboih aquatic littoral zone at Sukakarya District of Sabang City. The datawere collected by using direct observation and non- destructive sampling techniquesusing transect methods Quadrat and Line Transect method. Physical andchemical factors were measuredincluding temperature, pH , salinity, brightness and depth.The results showed that there were 38 species out of 14 familia of coral found on Iboih aquatic littoral zone at Sukakaryadistrict of Sabangcity. The diversity Index of coral in Iboih aquatic littoral zone at Sukakarya district of Sabangcitywas high (Ĥ=3.28)
Decision-Making in Fuzzy Environment: A Survey
Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) is a crucial process in many business and management applications. The final decision is based upon the relative weights to the decision-making team. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) has found to be one of the most successful approaches for evaluations of the weights and the importance of the criteria. However, most of the evaluated values are not so precise due to the fuzziness of the evaluating environment. This chapter surveys essentially the basic analytic hierarchy process and the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP). It depicts through an example the steps for using the original analytic hierarchy process for two levels of criteria. Then, it uses the same example to explain the fuzzy approach in the evaluation. Finally, it compares both approaches
Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in an Adult Dentate Najaf /Iraqi Population by Using Digital Panoramic Radiographs
مقدمه:
أجريت دراسات مختلفة عبر مجموعات سكانية مختلفة وأظهرت درجات متفاوتة من انتشار تشوهات الأسنان. كان الهدف من هذه الدراسة هو تقييم انتشار تشوهات الأسنان بين سكان النجف / العراق.
طرق العمل:
تم إجراء دراسه للاشعات البانوراميه الاساسيه لـ 750 شخصًا تتراوح أعمارهم بين 18 و 40 عامًا ، وتم فحص أسنان وفكين المرضى بالأشعة من حيث العدد والحجم والتركيب والموقع وشكل الأسنان . بالإضافة إلى ذلك جود حجر فى اللب والتشوهات غير الشفافة في الفك تمت دراستها. تم تحليل النتائج باستعمال اختبار كاى سكوير
النتائج:
وأظهرت النتائج أن نسبة انتشار تشوهات الأسنان كانت (32.8٪). والتشوهات في عدد الأسنان كانت (4.19٪) ، الحجم (10٪) ، التركيب (0٪) ، الموقع (50.33٪) ، الشكل (27.74٪) ، حجر فى اللب (5.48٪) ، والتشوهات الفكيه غير الشفافة شكلت (2.26٪). كان أكثر أنواع التشوهات السنية شيوعًا هو تشوهات موقع الأسنان ، و 55.48٪ من الحالات الشاذة للأسنان كانت مرتبطة بأسنان الفك العلوي ، و 44.52٪ كانت مرتبطة بأسنان الفك السفلي.
كانت الأسنان الزائدة ، والأسنان الخلقية المفقودة ، والتبديل بالموقع ، والتخدد الداخلى والخارجى كانت مرتبطة في الغالب بالقواطع العلوية ، بينما لوحظ الإزاحة بالموقع في الغالب مرتبطة بالأنياب العلوية. ارتبطت الأضراس العلوية في الغالب بحجر اللب والجذور المندمجة وصغر الحجم السنى
ارتبطت الجذور الزائدة في الغالب مع الضواحك السفلية ، في حين أن الانقلاب ، والانحشار ، والتقوس ، وأسنان الثور ، ولآلئ المينا ترتبط في الغالب بالأضراس السفلية. شوهدت جميع التشوهات الفكيه غير الشفافة مصاحبة للفك السفلي فقط.
الاستنتاجات:
يعد التشخيص المبكر وتحديد مدى انتشار تشوهات الأسنان أمرًا مهمًا في تخطيط العلاج للمرضى.Background:
Studies were done across different populations showed a varying degrees of prevalence of dental anomalies. The present study was aimed to evaluate the dental anomalies prevalence for Najaf/Iraq population.
Methods:
Analysis was done for the standard Orthopantomograph of 750 subjects with ages ranging between 18 and 40 years. The teeth and jaws were examined radiographically for number, size, structure, position, and shape of the teeth. In addition, the presence of pulp stone and radio-opaque dental anomalies in the jaw was also studied. Chi-squared test was carried for the data analysis.
Results:
The prevalence of dental anomalies was (32.8%). Anomalies in number of teeth was (4.19%), size (10%), structure (0%), position (50.33%), shape (27.74%), pulp stone (5.48%), and the jaws radio-opaque anomalies constitutes (2.26%). The most common type of dental anomalies was anomalies of tooth position, and 55.48% of dental anomalies were associated with the maxillary teeth, and 44.52% were associated with the mandibular teeth.
The supernumerary teeth, congenital missing teeth, transposition, dens evaginatus, and dens invaginatus were mostly associated with the upper incisors, while the displacement was mostly seen associated with the upper canines. Upper molars were mostly associated with pulp stone, fused roots and microdontia.
The supernumerary roots were mostly associated with lower premolars, while inversion, impaction, dilaceration, taurodontism, and enamel pearls are mostly associated with lower molars. All radio-opaque jaws anomalies were seen associated with the lower jaw only.
Conclusion:
The determination of prevalence of dental anomalies is important for the early diagnosis and treatment planning of patients
Keanekaragaman Jenis Burung Pada Perkebunan Kopi di Kecamatan Bener Kelipah Kabupaten Bener Meriah Provinsi Aceh
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keanekaragaman jenis burung pada perkebunan kopi di Kecamatan Bener Kelipah Kabupaten Bener Meriah Provinsi Aceh. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode titik hitung dengan metode line transek. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah burung yang terdapat diseluruh lokasi penelitian, sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah burung yang terdapat pada setiap titik pengamatan. Pengamatannya dilakukan dengan cara melakukan pencatatan jenis burung pada setiap titik pengamatan selama 20 menit. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan rumus Shannon-Wiener. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; jumlah jenis burung yang terdapat pada perkebunan kopi di Kecamatan Bener Kelipah Kabupaten Bener Meriah adalah 12 jenis burung dari 9 familia. Keanekaragaman jenis burung pada perkebunan kopi di Kecamatan Bener Kelipah Kabupaten Bener Meriah tergolong rendah. Hal tersebut ditandai dengan indeks keanekaragaman burung Ĥ= 1, 1958. Melihat keanekaragaman jenis burung yang terdapat di kawasan Kecamatan Bener Kelipah Kabupaten Bener Meriah Provinsi Aceh tergolong rendah, maka perlu dilakukan upaya konservasi dan revegatasi pada kawasan perkebunan kopi sehingga kondisi vegetasi tumbuhan pada kawasan tersebut lebih heterogen sehingga dapat memperbaiki kondisi keanekaragaman burung pada kawasan tersebut.
Kata Kunci: Keanekaragaman burung, Perkebunan Kopi dan Kecamatan Bener Kelipah
This study aimed at finding out the diversity of birds in coffee plantation in Bener Kelipah Sub district, Bener Meriah Regency of Aceh Province. This study used point counts and line transect method. The population of this study was all birds in the location of the study. The samples were birds found at the observation spots. Observation was conducted by recording all types of bird found at the observation spots for 20 minutes. Data were analyzed by using Shannon-Wiener Formula. The results of the study showed that there were 12 types of bird from 9 families in the coffee plantation of Bener Kelipah Sub district, Bener Meriah Regency. The diversity of birds in the area was in low category since the bird diversity index (Ĥ) was 1, 1958. Therefore, conservation and revegetation are needed in the coffee plantation in order to create more heterogenic vegetation in the area so that it will improve the diversity of birds there.
Keywords: Bird, Diversity, Coffee Plantatio
Modification of Pb-Sb eutectic bearing-solder alloys with bismuth additions rapidly solidified from melt
In this work, various amounts of Bi element have been added to the eutectic Pb-Sb to form bearing- solder materials. The Pb-Sb eutectic has been produced by rapid solidification using melt spinning technique with various amounts of Bi have been added to it, in the ratio 1, 2 , 3, 4, and 5 wt.%. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X- ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) have been carried out. Microhardness measurements were also carried out using Vicker’s hardness technique. The results showed that, the ternary alloys up to 4 wt.% Bi have properties superior to binary eutectic material. Bismuth up to 4wt. % increases the Young’s modulus, Vicker’s hardness and decreases the electrical resistivity, internal friction and melting point. The ternary Pb-13.1Sb-4Bi solder alloy has a lower melting point about 237.87 ?C. Also, the results show that formation of Bi phase developed the mechanical properties and Vicker’s hardness due to addition of Bi element. The addition of Bi refines the crystal size of Sn in case of melt spun alloys as seen in scanning electron micrographs and X-ray diffraction
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