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Level of Job Satisfaction among the Staff of Gezira University in Sudan

The purpose of this study was to assess the level of job satisfaction among the staff at Gezira University and to find if there a significant difference between the teaching staff and the managerial staff perceptions about job satisfaction at the Gezira University. Also, to analyze gender differences in the level of job satisfaction among the staff of the Gezira University. Among the staff members of the university under consideration, 332 participants were taken through stratified random sampling techniques. The study employed a descriptive research approach by using a questionnaire developed from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Lester’s (1987) Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (TJSQ). The results indicate that the staffs of the Gezira University are satisfied with the promotion and supervision and the coworkers’ system. The staffs of the Gezira University demonstrate a low level in work itself, pay, and work condition dimensions of job satisfaction. The result also revealed that there is a difference between the teaching staff and managerial staff in the level of job satisfaction in the Gezira University in favor of managerial staff. The study found no statistically significant difference between the male and female groups in the level of job satisfaction at the Gezira University. The study recommended that the Gezira University needs to provide opportunities for the staff to develop themselves; the Gezira University should also look for sources to increase the income for its staff members.
HIGH‐RESOLUTION INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY WITH A TUNABLE DIODE LASER

A current‐tunable Pb0.88Sn0. 12 Te diode laser was used to obtain the absorption spectrum of SF6 near the P(16) and P(20) CO2 laser lines at 10. 6μm by both direct and heterodyne techniques. Because of its narrow linewidth, the diode laser can perform high‐resolution spectroscopy beyond the limits of conventional instruments moreover, its infrared frequency can be tuned continuously over a range much greater than attainable with a gas laser.
A habitat risk assessment model for mixed Bemisia tabaci that outperforms a single MaxEnt

Predicting the potentially geographical distribution of invasive species and rapidly assessing their high vulnerability areas are important means to realize the prospective risk warning of invasive species. At presentꎬ the MaxEnt niche model is the most widely used habitat risk assessment method with simple operation and high prediction accuracyꎬ but it is too dependent on the quality and quantity of data. This study took Bemisia tabaci as the objectꎬ introduced geographic detectors to explicitly describe the spatial correlation and contribution of evaluation factorsꎬ and combined with the MaxEnt niche model to propose a mixed habitat risk assessment model (Geo ̄Maxent) and compare with the single MaxEnt niche model. The results showed that: ( 1) Geo ̄detector model showed that altitude ( 0. 56)ꎬ land use ( 0. 43)ꎬ the max 网络首发时间:2022-10-10 14:18:14 网络首发地址:https://kns.cnki. net/kcms/detail/11.2031. Q.20221008. 1616.054. html
THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN SUPERNATURAL BELIEFS THROUGH ENJOYMENT IN WATCHING HORROR MOVIES

The Malaysian film industry in the 21st century is overwhelmed with the production of various genres of films with the horror genre was seen dominating other genres in the industry. Amidst concerns by both the public and leaders on the effect on horror movies to the society, audiences seem to continue to enjoy watching horror movies as seen from the movie ticket sales trend in the market. This has raised a question on the factors leading to the enjoyment of watching horror movies and the effect on supernatural belief. The basic model of Suspense Enjoyment Watching Horror Movies developed by Zillmann (1996) and Zillmann and Weaver (1996) was used to identify the relationship between big five personalities and psychology towards supernatural beliefs through the influence of enjoyment. Specifically the study looks into the effect of the psychology factors namely (i) empathy; (ii) negative feelings; and (ii) positive feelings on supernatural belief through the mediating role of enjoyment. In the first phase of the research, data was collected to explore on the preferred horror movie genre among the audience. 36.1% of the respondents were in favor of the psycho thriller genre compared to eight other genres, such as horror, crime thriller, horror, action horror, drama horror, comedy horror and romantic horror. Based on the results in the first phase of data collection, Jwanita (2015) film was chosen to prime stimulus for the research. Interviews with the experts in the film studies were also conducted to support the findings. The next phase involved 317 Muslim adolescent audiences aged 14 to 23 from Kedah, Malaysia who agreed to take part in the research. Structural Equation Modeling, together with SmartPLS 3.0 software were used to analyse 23-research hypotheses developed. The results showed that there is a significant correlation between the three variables in psychology (empathy, positive feelings and negative feelings) with enjoyment. Further findings indicate on the significant mediating effect of enjoyment on the relationships between positive feelings with supernatural beliefs. The importance of enjoyment as a mediating factor is proven from the full mediation result between with supernatural beliefs. The forecasting model through SEM analysis showed a high goodness of fit (GoF) value of 0.832. The findings of the study can be used to extend the Model of Suspense Enjoyment in watching horror movies through scientific evidences and analysis.
Dual formulation of four‐dimensional variational assimilation

A duality between two formulations of variational assimilation, three‐dimensionsal (3D‐Var) and the Physicalspace Statistical Analysis System (PSAS), is presented. It is shown that their conditioning is identical. the temporal extension of 3D‐Var leads to 4D‐Var. the temporal extension of PSAS, 4D‐PSAS, is achieved using an algorithm inspired by the representer technique but without the explicit computation of the representers. Assuming the model is perfect, both 4D‐Var and 4D‐PSAS are equivalent in terms of results produced and cost. Assuming the model is not perfect, the equivalence is preserved, but in 4D‐Var it is necessary to increase the size of the control variable while 4D‐PSAS remains almost unchanged. In duality, 4D‐Var remains almost unchanged by an increase in the number of observations used, whereas the size of the control variable in PSAS depends directly on this number.
TAX AND LEVY BURDEN OF WAGES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

: The article deals with evaluating the influence of the tax and levy burden of wages on employment and tax revenue. The high tax and levy burden on wages is not favourable for the economy. The analysis results show that the increase in the tax and levy burden of wages has a negative effect on employment. When evaluating the effect of the tax and levy burden on tax revenue, the effect is different from the scope of used deductions. However, the long-term problem of the Czech Republic in comparison with other countries is not the tax burden on labour, but the related levy burden, which increases the price of labour and thus has a negative effect on the labour market from its transnational perspective. The analysis confirms that the Czech Republic remains among the countries with a high levy burden. To achieve the paper's objectives, methods of description, comparison, analysis, synthesis, and regression and correlation analyses are used. The added value and uniqueness of this article is, among other things, the fact that these indicators – effective, respectively, implicit tax rates on labour are calculated depending on the distribution of wages.
2-D Hartley transforms

Two different versions of kernels associated with the 2-D Hartley transforms are investigated in relation to their Fourier counterparts. This newly emerging tool for digital signal processing is an alternate means of analyzing a given function in terms of sinusoids and is an offshoot of Fourier transform. Being a real‐valued function and fully equivalent to the Fourier transform, the Hartley transform is more efficient and economical than its progenitor. Hartley and Fourier pairs of complete orthogonal transforms comprise mathematical twins having definite physical significance. The direct and inverse Hartley transforms possess the same kernel, unlike the Fourier transform, and hence have the dual distinction of being both self reciprocal and having the convenient property of occupying the real domain. Some of the properties of the Hartley transform differ marginally from those of the Fourier transform.
The convergence of series in multi-index Mittag-Leffler functions

In studying the behaviour of series, defined by means of the multi-index Mittag-Leffler functions, on the boundary of their domains of convergence in the complex plane, we prove Cauchy–Hadamard-, Abel-, Tauber- and Littlewood-type theorems. Asymptotic formulae for the cases of ‘large’ values of indices that are used in the proofs of the convergence theorems are also proved.
THE PREDICTIVE IMPORTANCE OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND INTERNET USE TO IDENTIFY ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION DURING ADOLESCENCE

: In the present study, we analyze selected predictors of academic procrastination in a representative sample of adolescents consisting of 159 respondents (64.2% females and 35.8% males). The age range of the respondents is from 16 to 25 years, with a mean age of 20.9 years (SD=1.95). Questionnaire methods were used to collect data, namely Lay's Procrastination Scale, Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2, Internet Addiction Questionnaire, and Behavioral Self-Assessment of Executive Function Scale. The results indicate the predictive importance of executive functions as: Shifting, Emotional Control, Automonitoring, Initiative (Sig.<0.001), Monitoring of tasks (Sig.<0.01), Working Memory (Sig.<0.05). Further, the results indicated the predictive significance of the problematic internet use subscale Negative Outcomes (Sig.<0.05).
IMPLEMENTING THE TEACHING OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING TO IMPROVE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ READING SELF-EFFICACY IN CHINA

This paper aims to investigate the implementation of the teaching of transformative learning to improve students’ reading self-efficacy at university in China. The study used a questionnaire on reading self-efficacy as the research instrument to survey 85 non-English students’ reading self-efficacy. A comparison of the pre- and post-test mean scores of the students reading self-efficacy using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test indicated a significant difference with the introduction of the teaching of transformative learning in improving the students’ reading self-efficacy. The three main features of the teaching of transformative learning include (1) using critical reflection to change students’ thinking and improve their self-efficacy, (2) using rational discourse to change students’ psychological state, and (3) using peaceful and equal classroom atmosphere to enhance dialogue and students’ self-efficacy to build an environment that is congruent with the learners’ learning expectancy.
Stellar and dust properties in a sample of blue early type galaxies

This paper presents a comparative study of physical properties of a sample of 89 blue early-type galaxies (ETGs) from the local universe by fitting SEDs to their multi-wavelength photometric and spectroscopic data. The detailed template-based SED fitting analysis using the MAGPHY S and SED3FIT codes on the interstellar dust extinction corrected UV-to-far-IR spectro-photometric data enabled us to trace the evolutionary sequence of the blue ETGs on the color-magnitude diagram. This study evidenced a decreasing trend of the SFR, sSFR, dust mass, and dust mass fraction over the sequence from the SF - to - the Seyferts - to - the LINERs. The UV-optical colors also enabled us to estimate the look-back time of the last starburst phase in SF, Seyfert, and LINER galaxies, probably pointing towards the evolutionary sequence of the blue ETGs. Despite the blue colors and strong emission lines in the optical regime of the electromagnetic spectrum, the blue ETGs in the present sample occupy a position off the main sequence, commonly known as the green valley, on the CMD plot and hence indicate the transitional state of their non-secular evolution. A marginal positive correlation was noticed between SFR per unit dust mass and the temperature of the cool ISM. The declining trend of the cold dust temperature Tc over the sequence from the SF-to-Seyfert-to-LINER implies that the AGNs in the systems are not enough powerful to affect the cold component of the ISM.
Performance and egg quality of light laying hens fed with canthaxanthin and marigold flower extract

The aim of this study was to determine the best level of inclusion of natural (marigold flower extract) and synthetic (canthaxanthin) pigments in the diet of light laying hens from 75 to 85 weeks old in terms of effects on performance, egg quality, and economic viability of production. A total of 288 laying hens were used in a completely randomized design, with a 4 x 4 factorial arrangement, with four levels of marigold flower extract (2.10; 2.40; 2.70; 3.00 ppm) and four of canthaxanthin (0. 40; 0.70; 1.00; 1.30 ppm), with three replications and six hens per experimental unit. The feed conversion by mass of eggs, egg mass, and egg laying rate showed linear improvement with the inclusion of canthaxanthin. The yolk index showed a quadratic effect with the inclusion of marigold and canthaxanthin, presenting a better estimate with diets containing 2.60 ppm/kg of marigold feed and 0.95 ppm/kg of canthaxanthin feed. The percentage of yolk and the Haugh unit increased linearly with the rising levels of marigold, whereas the percentage of albumen decreased linearly. In the evaluation of the YolkFan DSM® and the redness/yellowness, chroma (a*) presented a quadratic effect for the inclusion of marigold (2.73 and 2.80 ppm/kg of feed) and linear increase with canthaxanthin. It was concluded that the best yolk index was with 2.60 ppm/kg marigold flower extract and 0.95 ppm/kg canthaxanthin in the diet of light laying hens from 75 to 85 weeks old.
EXAMINING FACTORS AFFECTING KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOUR ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

Knowledge sharing is crucial for students’ learning process, yet can be an issue for some reasons, as students often refuse to share their knowledge with others. There are various personal, social and technological factors that can affect students’ knowledge sharing behaviour on social media. Hence, this study aims to investigate the factors affecting knowledge sharing behaviour among postgraduate students in Malaysia through the lens of Theory of Planned Behaviour Model and Social Cognitive Theory. This study adopted a quantitative research design and used a survey questionnaire via Google Form as its data collection technique. Simple random sampling was used, and data was collected from 406 postgraduate students in Malaysia, including from Sabah and Sarawak. Data were analysed using SPSS to construct the findings. The findings demonstrate that all independent variables (usefulness, ease of access, reputation enhancement, enjoyment in helping, sense of belonging, social interaction, trust and reciprocity) significantly affect postgraduate students’ knowledge sharing behaviour on social media. Sense of belonging and reciprocity have a strong positive relationship with knowledge sharing behaviour. Whereas, usefulness, ease of access, reputation enhancement, enjoyment in helping, trust and social interaction have a moderate positive relationship with knowledge sharing behaviour. The findings of this study may have various implications for higher education institutions (HEI) and corporate organisations, where knowledge sharing behaviour is essential for academic performance and organisational success. However, this study only used the questionnaire given to obtain data from the respondents without asking for further clarifications or any additional comments from them. Although it is convenient and easy to analyse, the questionnaire does not allow researchers to gain a deeper understanding of respondents’ motivations to share their knowledge on social media. Therefore, future studies may include qualitative research such as structured observation and interviews. A longitudinal study is also recommended for this future study.
Study of combustion of bagasse/straw sugarcane and its atmospheric emissions using a pilot-burner

Purpose : This work conducted experimental combustion on a closed chamber using two different materials: mixture (1:1) sugarcane bagasse/straw and pre-treated biomass. Methods: The sampling method was an Andersen cascade impactor with eight stages. The tests were carried out for untreated biomass in four air velocities observed in the sampling duct (4.18; 5.20, 6.85 e 8.21 m.s -1 ). Pre-treated biomass tests were performed at 4.19 m.s -1 because, in this condition, the speed was more stable inside the duct. Results: During the combustion tests, the concentration of emitted particles was higher for the lower speed range, with an order of 4.19 > 5.40 > 6.85 > 8.21 m.s -1 . The higher speeds observed inside the duct behaved as a dragging agent for particulate material. For the tests at the speed of 8.21 m.s -1 where the flow inside the duct was 0.088 m³s -1 , this behavior is more evident. Considering the particles corresponding to the fine diameter (< 2.5 µm), these were emitted in a higher concentration, which is due to the biomass combustion process, which results in higher emission of ultrafine particles. The emission factors obtained for PM 10 for untreated biomass were in the range of 0.414 and 0.840. On the other hand, considering the pre-treated biomass, these factors were 0.70 and 1.51. The EFs of PM from the burning of the pre-treated biomass was higher when compared to untreated biomass, which is mainly due to the higher temperature of the process due to the higher HHV of this material, caused by the removal of hemicellulose and a proportional increase in lignin. Conclusions: Furthermore, the emission factors obtained in this study might be useful as input data for air quality modeling in the context of sugarcane's burning biomass, thus contributing to the generation of inventories that include emissions of this nature.
Challenges encountered by psychotherapists at the beginning of their practice

Pursuing a career in psychology can be exciting, interesting and challenging at least. This paper explores the main issues that can occur in the private practice and the challenges of establishing a professional identity in the early days, starting from the motivations behind choosing this career and covering issues that might arise in the process. Feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are frequent amongst mental health professionals, regardless of their experience. For novice therapists, feelings of incompetence are a central feature in the development of their professional identity. Scientific studies reveal some common issues among novice therapists such as self-doubt, anxiety and feelings of incompetence due to lack of skills and experience (Thériault, Gazzola, & Richardson, 2009).
Association between Financial Barriers to Healthcare Access and Mental Health Outcomes in Tennessee

The high cost of health care has been a significant barrier to many in the United States, particularly in southern US states, such as Tennessee. The potential adverse consequences of not receiving treatment include both physical and mental health. This study explores the association between not being able to see a doctor because of the cost and mental health outcomes in Tennessee. Abstract Objectives A large number of people cannot afford healthcare services in the United States. Researchers have studied the impact of lack of affordability of health care on the outcomes of various physical conditions. Mental health disorders have emerged as a major public health challenge during the past decade. The lack of affordability of health care also may contribute to the burden of mental health. This research focuses on the association between financial barriers to health care and mental health outcomes in the US state of Tennessee. Methods We used cross-sectional data contained in the 2019 US Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). We extracted data for the state of Tennessee, which included 6242 adults aged 18 years or older. Multinomial regression analyses were conducted to test the association between not being able to see a doctor with the number of mentally unhealthy days during the past month. We coded the outcome as a three-level variable, ≥20 past-month mentally unhealthy days, 1 to 20 past-month mentally unhealthy days, and 0 past-month mentally unhealthy days. The covariates examined included self-reported alcohol use, self-reported marijuana use, and other demographic variables. Results Overall, 11.0% of participants reported ≥20 past-month mentally unhealthy days and 24.0% reported 1 to 20 past-month mentally unhealthy days. More than 13% of study participants reported they could not see a doctor because of the cost in the past 12 months. The inability to see a doctor because of the cost of care was associated with a higher risk of ≥20 past-month mentally unhealthy days (relative risk ratio 3.18; 95% confidence interval 2.57–3.92, P < 0.001) and 1 to 19 past-month mentally unhealthy days (relative risk ratio 1.94; 95% confidence interval 1.63–2.32, P < 0.001). Conclusions Statistically significant associations were observed between the inability to see a doctor when needed because of cost and increased days of poorer mental health outcomes. This research has potential policy implications in the postcoronavirus disease 2019 era with healthcare transformation and significant financial impact.
Quality of Life of End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Dialysis: A Multi-Center Study from Saudi Arabia

Background: Limited studies from Saudi Arabia have assessed the quality of life (QoL) of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients on hemodialysis and its associated factors. Objective: To determine the physical, psychological, familial, and social factors that impact the QoL of ESKD patients in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included adult patients with ESKD who underwent hemodialysis at King Salman Center for Kidney Disease and King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between June and July 2021, and had been on dialysis for ≥1 year were included. The Arabic version of the Quality of Life Index–Dialysis (QLI-D) version III was used, which has four sub-scales. Results: A total of 173 respondents completed the questionnaire. The overall mean (±SD) QoL score was 22.2 (±4.30), while the scores for the sub-scales ranged from 20.8 (±5.25) (Health and Functioning subscale) to 26.0 (Family subscale). Respondents aged >70 years had significantly lower average score (P < 0.05) and lower Health and Functioning subscale score (P < 0.05). Education and higher income had significant positive correlation with the Social and Economic subscale (r = 0.234, P < 0.01; and r = 0.162, P < 0.05, respectively). Diabetes was significantly associated with lower scores in the Health and Functioning subscale (P < 0.05). There was a positive linear trend in the association between the number of years on dialysis and the overall QLI-D score and the subscales of QLI-D (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Higher education level and income and longer duration of dialysis were factors associated with better QoL, while older age and having diabetes were associated with poorer QoL. Awareness among healthcare providers regarding these factors can help improve the QoL of these patients.