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The Role Of Work-Life Balance In Enhancing Career Development: An Empirical Study On Private Universities In Egypt

: This research aims to explore the relationship between work-life balance (WLB), career development (CD), organizational support, and gender within private universities in Egypt. While previous studies have mainly focused on the direct association between WLB and CD, this research goes further by investigating the moderating effects of gender and organizational support on this relationship, particularly in the context of private higher-educational institutions in an emerging economy. Despite the well-documented negative consequences of work-life imbalances, such as stress and health issues, which can impede personal relationships and career progress, there has been limited attention given to achieving WLB among academic staff in Egypt. Moreover, research on WLB in developing economies remains scarce, with most studies conducted in developed countries . To address these gaps, the author developed a conceptual model and employed a comprehensive descriptive research design that utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods. The research began with qualitative focus groups and in-depth interviews, followed by the distribution of 283 questionnaires to full-time academic staff members in private universities. The researcher employed quota sampling techniques, ensuring the representation of gender differences within the sample. Data analysis was conducted using SmartPLS software.The findings indicate a significant positive association between WLB and it provides valuable insights for teaching staff members and HR managers in private universities in Egypt, enhancing their understanding of the importance of WLB in fostering academic career development.
Micronekton diel vertical migration and active flux in the subtropical Northeast Atlantic

La migracion vertical es el desplazamiento animal sincronizado mas importante del oceano, y probablemente representa la migracion mas grande del planeta en terminos de biomasa. Los desplazamientos verticales mas amplios (cientos de metros) son realizados principalmente por el zooplancton, asi como por pequenos peces, decapodos y calamares comunmente conocidos como micronecton. Al comer en superficie y volver a las profundidades, los migradores transfieren energia y materia organica desde aguas productivas someras hasta el oceano profundo. De este modo, el carbono atmosferico incorporado en organismos de superficie es exportado a aguas mas profundas, afectando asi al ciclo global del carbono. A pesar de su importancia, el micronecton ha sido ignorado sistematicamente por aquellos que realizan los balances biogeoquimicos en el oceano. En esta tesis estudiamos la migracion vertical del micronecton y su contribucion a la exportacion de carbono en las Islas Canarias (Atlantico nordeste subtropical). Puesto que la migracion vertical puede ser monitorizada mediante sondas acusticas, primero describimos los principales organismos que reflejan sonido en la region. Se identificaron diversas capas y migraciones animales que se extienden hasta los 800 m de profundidad, de acuerdo a los registros acusticos y las capturas con redes. Las estimaciones de biomasa migrante y las tasas de respiracion demuestran que el micronecton es tan eficiente como el zooplancton exportando carbono a aguas intermedias (200-1000 m de profundidad), siendo los peces los migradores mas abundantes. Tambien encontramos que la distribucion vertical y el comportamiento migratorio cambiaba drasticamente durante episodios de atenuacion luminica y contaminacion causados por erupciones volcanicas submarinas. La distribucion horizontal del micronecton se vio tambien afectada por remolinos oceanicos, los cuales introducian un alto grado de variabilidad en animales que viven hasta los 900 m de profundidad. Ademas, discutimos sobre la contribucion potencial del micronecton en el secuestro de carbono mas alla de los 1000 m de profundidad, basandonos en sus amplias migraciones y aspectos fisiologicos. Nuestros resultados muestran tanto la importancia como la sensibilidad del micronecton migrador en un oceano cambiante, poniendo de manifiesto la necesidad de incorporar a esta comunidad en futuros modelos ecosistemicos.
Temporal and spatial changes of land use and landscape in a coal mining area in Xilingol grassland

Coal mining, particularly surface mining, inevitably disturbs land. According to Landsat images acquired over Xilingol grassland in 2005, 2009 and 2015, land uses were divided into seven classes, i. e. , open stope, stripping area, waste-dump area, mine industrial area, farmland, urban area and the original landscape (grassland), using supervised classification and human-computer interactive interpretation. The overall classification accuracies were 97.72 %, 98.43 % and 96.73 %, respectively; the Kappa coefficients were 0.95, 0.97 and 0.95, respectively. Analysis on LUCC (Land Use and Cover Change) showed that surface coal mining disturbed grassland ecosystem: grassland decreased by 8661.15 hm2 in 2005-2015. The area and proportion of mining operation areas (open stope, stripping area, waste-dump area, mine industrial field) increased, but those of grassland decreased continuously. Transfer matrix of land use changes showed that waste-dump had the largest impacts in mining disturbance, and that effective reclamation of waste-dump areas would mitigate eco-environment destruction, as would be of great significance to protect fragile grassland eco-system. Six landscape index showed that landscape fragmentation increased, and the influences of human activity on landscape was mainly reflected in the expansion of mining area and urban area. Remote sensing monitoring of coal surface mining in grassland would accurately demonstrate the dynamics and trend of LUCC, providing scientific supports for ecological reconstruction in surface mining area.
The interest of visitors to protected natural areas in 'green' accommodation

Th e development in tourism should be done within the framework of environmentally friendly tourism. A part of environmentally friendly tourism is the development of "green" hotels. Th e main objective of this study was to investigate the extent to which visitors to the protected natural areas are interested in "green" hotels. It was conducted on a sample of visitors to ten protected natural areas in the Czech Republic. Th e results reveal a low interest for this type of accommodation. Pro-environmental orientation of visitors is comparable to other areas. Relaxation is the most participated activity among these visitors. Non-parametric regression with the normal distribution of dependent variable and Log Function was used to identify predictors of such an interest. A higher degree of interest was identifi ed among the environmentally oriented visitors. A higher degree of interest was also identifi ed among bicycle tourists, gamekeepers, anglers (who are gamekeepers at the same time) and female anglers. A higher interest in environmentally friendly accommodation is generally higher among female tourists rather than among male tourists. Th ose categories have identifi ed the main target segments (each distinct one from another) of the potential creation of the supply of such an accommodation in vulnerable areas.
Summary of the Proceedings of a Workshop to Review the Biological Status of the Seagrass, Halophila johnsonii Eiseman

SUMMARY Since the original status review (Kenworthy, 1993) was published in the Federal Register inSeptember 1993 (58 FR. 48326), additional biological, ecological and distributional information regarding H. johnsonii has been obtained by a number of sources. This report summarizes aworkshop convening these sources as well as additional information provided by other scientists andresource agencies obtained between 1993 and the present. There have been no confirmed reports of H. johnsonii outside of the originally reportedgeographical range. Johnson’s seagrass is know to occur only between Sebastian Inlet and northernBiscayne Bay on the east coast of Florida, USA. Johnson’s seagrass has one of the most limitedgeographical distributions on any seagrass known. Qualitative and quantitative benthic resourcesurveys in the Indian River Lagoon, Lake Worth Lagoon, and elsewhere in Palm Beach Countyconfirmed the regional and vertical distribution of H. johnsonii as originally described by Kenworthy(1993). Surveys of fixed transects, individual patches, and analyses of vegetative growth rates indicatethe dynamism of
Surgical Resection of Focal Cortical Dysplasia in a Neonate with Novel TSC1 Mutation Leading to Resolution of Refractory Seizures: Case Report

We describe a neonate presenting on first day of life with refractory seizures secondary to a single, large area of focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) who underwent surgical resection at age 3 weeks leading to resolution of seizure activity and dramatic improvement in developmental trajectory. Surgical intervention for epilepsy is infrequently offered for neonates, often reserved only for those with catastrophic presentations. This case demonstrates that surgical intervention can be safe and efficacious in neonates for pharmaco-resistant seizures associated with a focal lesion. Rapid whole exome sequencing in this case yielded a germline novel de novo TSC1 mutation, leading to a genetic diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Our patient demonstrates an atypical neonatal presentation of TSC. Limited data is available for those with isolated FCD in TSC; this is the first reported case in a neonate.
Androgen excess: a hallmark of polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic, reproductive, and psychological disorder affecting 6–20% of reproductive women worldwide. However, there is still no cure for PCOS, and current treatments primarily alleviate its symptoms due to a poor understanding of its etiology. Compelling evidence suggests that hyperandrogenism is not just a primary feature of PCOS. Instead, it may be a causative factor for this condition. Thus, figuring out the mechanisms of androgen synthesis, conversion, and metabolism is relatively important. Traditionally, studies of androgen excess have largely focused on classical androgen, but in recent years, adrenal-derived 11-oxygenated androgen has also garnered interest. Herein, this Review aims to investigate the origins of androgen excess, androgen synthesis, how androgen receptor (AR) signaling mediates adverse PCOS traits, and the role of 11-oxygenated androgen in the pathophysiology of PCOS. In addition, it provides therapeutic strategies targeting hyperandrogenism in PCOS.
Microstructural Characterization and Magnetic, Dielectric, and Transport Properties of Hydrothermal La2FeCrO6 Double Perovskites

Double perovskite La2FeCrO6 (LFCO) powders were synthesized via the hydrothermal method, which crystallized in an orthorhombic (Pnma) structure and exhibited a spherical morphology with an average particle size of 900 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated the presence of fingerprints of vibrational modes of [FeO6] and [CrO6] octahedra in the powders. The XPS spectra revealed dual oxide states of Fe (Fe2+/Fe3+) and Cr (Cr3+/Cr4+) elements, and the oxygen element appeared as lattice oxygen and defect oxygen, respectively. The LFCO powders exhibited weak ferromagnetic behavior at 5 K with a Curie temperature of 200 K. Their saturation magnetization and coercive field were measured as 0.31 μB/f.u. and 8.0 kOe, respectively. The Griffiths phase was observed between 200 K and 223 K. A butterfly-like magnetoresistance (MR)–magnetic field (H) curve was observed in the LFCO ceramics at 5 K with an MR (5 K, 6 T) value of −4.07%. The temperature dependence of resistivity of the LFCO ceramics demonstrated their semiconducting nature. Electrical transport data were fitted by different conduction models. The dielectric behaviors of the LFCO ceramics exhibited a strong frequency dispersion, and a dielectric abnormality was observed around 260 K. That was ascribed to the jumping of electrons trapped at shallow levels created by oxygen vacancies. The dielectric loss showed relaxation behavior between 160 K and 260 K, which was attributed to the singly ionized oxygen vacancies.
Mapping the gender transformations for sustainable energy sector organizations in Ghana

Energy organizations are undergoing gender transformations due to globalization, environmental changes and sustainability. The Ghanaian energy organizations are dominated by men and masculinity cultures. Women are few in the sector and active in the lower-paid, non-technical fields. By their minority status, collective frustration of expectations and aspirations motivated gender transformations in the energy sector of Ghana. Deploying a multiple case study design, coupled with a qualitative approach, the paper found collective effort in promoting women in the energy sector of Ghana. A regime of expert platforms made up of ‘sisters in energy solidarity’ was also found, adopting gender strategic measures such as networking, mentorship, coaching programmes, advocacy, gender equity-driven energy initiatives aimed at re-engineering a shift in gender dynamics in the energy jobs of Ghana. This gender transformative regime among the energy work organizations implies inclusivity, diversity, alleviating women-energy poverty and a move towards achieving modern organizational status among the energy organizations in Ghana.
BIM Data Handover from Construction to Operations

Facility owners and managers rely on trusted asset data developed during projects in BIM for reducing risk in operations, strategic planning, design, construction, sustainability, and environmental responsiveness. The prime contractor is the party responsible for construction handover and for fulfilling the project owner’s requirements to deliver the building information model (BIM) and the asset data as set forth in the BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP). This research was approached with a broad perspective of the state-of-practice of BIM data use for Facilities Management (FM). Using a questionnaire sent to facility owners, managers and those in similar positions this study sought to identify why the project data handover from construction is vital to facilities management for operations and maintenance, and how the project data is collected and used for facilities management purposes. The results discussed here were limited to Construction Deliverables and Facilities Management. The research found that following a prescribed process for understanding O&M needs, as defined in the UK for some years, could help. Understanding the issues identified in this paper is a great starting point for construction handover. Reflections from this study should be applicable for O&M stages in both the USA and UK respectively.
Meta‐identification: Perceptions of others’ group identification shape group life

In the present research, we introduce and develop the concept of meta‐identification – perceptions of others’ identification with a group – and examine its capacity to shape group life. Across two cross‐sectional studies and three experiments (Ntotal = 3992), we investigate the relationship between participants’ meta‐identification in an intragroup context and their group meaningfulness, collective self‐efficacy, organisational citizenship behaviour and (perceived and behavioural) performance. Results indicate that perceiving other group members to be highly identified with a group promotes perceptions of group meaningfulness and collective self‐efficacy, promotes organisational citizenship behaviour and enhances perceived, and in some contexts actual, group performance. Furthermore, results show that individuals’ meta‐identification makes a unique contribution to outcomes above and beyond their social identification. We discuss implications for social identity theorising and the role of meta‐identification in supporting meaningful and functional group life.
Evaluation of fire regime shifts in boreal Alaska through the use of sedimentary charcoal

In the field of ecology, regime shifts are often abrupt and catastrophic occurrences with far reaching effects on global and local ecosystems which result in distinct changes in the composition and function of an ecosystem. The boreal forest provides a long term stable ecosystem over the past 6000 years, with little anthropogenic influence, creating an ideal environment to study regime shifts with respect to regional and global climate changes. In the context of modern climate change, fire in the boreal forests appears to be expanding, however, little is understood concerning the impact of previous Holocene climate changes on fire regimes in the boreal forests. This study utilizes 14 long-term charcoal records from the boreal forests of Alaska to identify spatiotemporal patterns in regime shifts and identify possible climatic drivers and consequences of these shifts on the overall ecosystem. Regime shift patterns are identified by testing for structural change in linear regression models. Comparison of identified break points to existing paleoclimate and pollen records is then made to infer possible drivers of changes. Clusters of break points occur over the time interval associated with the expansion of the boreal forests, mid-Holocene climate changes, as well as smaller changes associated with the late-Holocene climate. Regional changes are seen to occur with shifts in vegetation and climate, while climate shifts tend to be more local and individual in nature.
Three-dimensional hydrostratigraphy of the Platte River valley near Ashland, Nebraska: Results from helicopter electromagnetic (HEM) mapping in the Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Assessment (ENWRA)

Introduction and Background. Purpose. Methods. Physical Setting. Bedrock Geology and Stratigraphy. Upper Pennsylvanian Stratigraphy. Cretaceous Stratigraphy. Quaternary Geology and Stratigraphy. Loess Stratigraphy. Glacial Uplands. Alluvium in Terraces and the Todd Valley Fill. Recent Alluvial Units. Groundwater Resources in the Ashland Area. Interpretation of Geology and Hydrostratigraphy. HEM Survey Results and Assessment. Hydrostratigraphic Units Interpreted from Inverted HEM Cross-Sections. Analysis of HEM Depth Slices. Three-dimensional Hydrostratigraphy and Implications for Groundwater. Conclusions. Acknowledgements. References. Table of
Joint Inversion for Three-Dimensional Velocity Structure of the Broader Africa-Eurasia Collision Region

We report on progress towards a new, comprehensive three-dimensional model of shear velocity in a broad region extending from the western Mediterranean Sea to the Hindu Kush and encompassing northeastern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Middle East. Our model will be an integration of regional waveform constraints, surface wave group velocity measurements, teleseismic P and S arrival times, and crustal thickness estimates. These measurements are made from a combination of MIDSEA, PASSCAL, GeoScope, Geofon, GSN, IDA, MedNet, and local deployments throughout the region. The data offer complementary sensitivity to crust and mantle structures and are jointly inverted to image the complexity of this tectonically diverse area. We are in the process of assembling each of these data sets and testing the joint inversion for subsets of the data. In this phase of the project we focus on compiling crustal thickness constraints from literature, computing group velocity dispersion measurements, and fitting regional fundamental and higher mode Rayleigh waveforms using the partitioned waveform inversion (PWI) technique. To date we have accumulated over 300 crustal thicknesses from receiver functions, reflection/refraction profiles, and gravity surveys. We have measured Love and Rayleigh wave group velocities for hundreds of new paths recorded at the MIDSEA stations and combined them with thousands of existing paths transecting the region. These new paths have better defined the distribution of anomalies particularly with respect to the boundaries of sedimentary basins at short periods. In addition we have inverted over 3,800 waveforms traversing the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Afghanistan, the Nubian shield, east African rift zone, and the Russian Platform which extends our original coverage significantly to the east and north. We also demonstrate the proposed new data-inversion methodology and discuss results from combining these new measurements in a preliminary joint inversion for shear velocity structure. The combined data coverage will ensure that our three-dimensional model comprises the crust, upper mantle, and transition zone with spatially varying, but useful resolution that will allow better calibration of both travel times and waveforms for monitoring throughout the Middle East and North Africa. 28th Seismic Research Review: Ground-Based Nuclear Explosion Monitoring Technologies
Large grains matter: contrasting bed stability and morphodynamics during two nearly identical experiments

While the stabilizing function of large grains in step‐pool streams has long been recognized, the role they play in gravel‐bed streams is less clear. Most researchers have ignored the role of large grains in gravel‐bed streams, and have assumed that the median bed surface size controls the erodibility of alluvial boundaries. The experiments presented herein challenge this convention. Two experiments were conducted that demonstrate the significant morphodynamic implications of a slight change to the coarse tail of the bed material. The two distributions had the same range of particle sizes, and nearly identical bulk d50 values (1.6 mm); however the d90 of experiment GSD1 was slightly finer (3.7 mm) than that for experiment GSD2 (3.9 mm). Transport rates during GSD1 were nearly four times greater than during GSD2 (even though the dimensionless shear stress was slightly lower), and the channel developed a sinuous pattern with well‐developed riffles, pools and bars. During GSD2 the initial rectangular channel remained virtually unchanged for the duration of the experiment. The relative stability of GSD2 seems to be associated with a slightly larger proportion of stable (large) grains on the bed surface: at the beginning of GSD1, 3.5% of the bed was immobile, while almost twice as much of it (6.1%) was immobile at the beginning of GSD2. The results demonstrate that the largest grains (not the median size) exert first‐order control on channel stability. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Implementació d'un tauler de dades web de la ciutat de Barcelona

in English, 250 words or less): This report describes the implementation of a dashboard as a web application with information about the city of Barcelona. The main objective is to achieve a nice and simple intuitive solution that can be used by a wide range of users. In order to accomplish this project, the city hall open data repository has been used. Therefore, a deep research of format, attributes and relationships of the data has been made before selecting the most suitable one for the application. These data are separated in different files and formats within the repository. Accordingly, a database has been created to store the same data chronologically so the historic evolution can be preserved for further analysis. In the case of this application, the development has been divided in three layers: the database layer; the server layer, where API is created to serve the information from the database as well as web pages; and finally, a client layer with user views, with vector graphics and controllers. This way, an interactive panel data has been obtained, which is dynamically updated and serves as knowledge extraction about the status of the different areas in the city. Also, the application remains opened for its improvement and expansion with new components, new data, better design, etc.