bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ENHANCING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN ANGELES CITY: INSIGHTS, GAPS, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
Authors: Rhem Rick N. Corpuz  , Joshua A. Nacu  , Journal M. Manalo  , Jelvin T. Laxamana
Published: November 2023

This research, conducted in Angeles City, Philippines, delves into the state of disaster and emergency preparedness among households. Employing a descriptive survey methodology, the study draws from influential scholars in the field to inform its approach. Focused on households with at least one member aged 18 or older, the study employs a well-structured questionnaire, combining multiple-choice and open-ended questions, to collect data on disaster risk awareness, hazard exposure, knowledge levels, and community-government relationships. The findings reveal a varied landscape of household preparedness within Angeles City. While most households enjoy basic amenities and reasonable living standards, disparities in preparedness levels exist. Participants exhibit a strong awareness of and concern for natural disasters but express the need for enhanced education and information sharing. A significant finding is the role of community engagement in effective disaster response and recovery. Moderate community involvement is associated with better access to government resources and programs, presenting opportunities for strategic investments to boost engagement. Additionally, the study uncovers a moderate positive correlation between household characteristics and preparedness levels, emphasizing the need for tailored policies for diverse demographic groups. The study recommends enhancing public education, information sharing, and crisis management skills within the community and advocates for fostering collaboration, trust, and confidence among residents to encourage active participation in disaster preparedness initiatives. It emphasizes the necessity of targeted policies aligned with household characteristics and community involvement. The methodology used provides valuable insights for understanding and improving disaster preparedness in Angeles City and highlights the need for ongoing research and intervention to enhance overall resilience.
KEYWORDS: Disaster Management, Disaster Resiliency, Household in Angeles City
CULTURE TOURISM IN GAZİANTEP AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA
Authors: Sibel ÖZÜTÜRK
Published: November 2023

This study named Culture Tourism in Gaziantep and its immediate environment, contains historical and cultural attractions that create the basis of culture tourism in Gaziantep and the presentation possibilities to the tourist with respect to gradually developing understanding of tourism. Therefore, as an alternative tourism type, culture tourism, is a kind of tourism experienced on cultural resources, and its main motivation is to see and know new places, to learn new things and the most important is that, it creates a need for gaining new experiences to participate in cultural facilities. In this study, available cultural and historical attractions in Gaziantep province in South-Eastern Anatolia region are emphasised. In this respect, historical and cultural heritage attractions, in Gaziantep province, which still continue to exist and belong to Hittite, Med, Assyria, Persian, Iskender, Seleskos, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic-Arabic and Islamic-Turkish culture are explained. Moreover, attractions are categorized under 5 different main subject areas such as historically, prehistorically, archeologically, military and religion. Later, the tourism capacity of the examination area is emphasised and in the last part of the study general suggestions on the improvement and organization of cultural tourism are given.
KEY WORDS: Gaziantep, Tourism, Culture Tourism, Tourists, Attractions
A study on the identity of teacher educators: traits revealed by a Mathematics preceptor of the Pedagogical Residency Program
Authors: Faria Robson Alves , Tinti Douglas da Silva
Published: November 2023

This study presents partial results of the repercussions of the performance of a mathematics preceptor in the Pedagogical Residency Program (PRP). For this, we chose to use semi-structured interviews as an instrument of data production. After transcription, the analysis was performed in light of the characterization of the professional identity of the teacher who teaches mathematics, proposed by our main theoretical reference. It was found that participation in the PRP enabled the school teacher to play a new role (preceptor), which mobilized a shift towards the constitution of their identity as a teacher educator.
Рівненщина на шляху реформування базової середньої освіти: досвід підготовки вчителів (на прикладі Рівненського обласного інституту післядипломної педагогічної освіти)
Authors: Долід В’ячеслав , Черній Алла
Published: November 2023

У статті презентовано досвід Рівненського обласного інституту післядипломної педагогічної освіти щодо науково-методичного та навчально-організаційного супроводу підготовки вчителів 5–6 класів до роботи в умовах реформування базової середньої освіти Нової української школи. Основну увагу зосереджено на 2021 та 2022 роках, однак для більш ґрунтового розуміння сутності питання розглянуто як більш ранні, так і пізніші події.

Схарактеризовано основні кроки щодо реалізації Державного стандарту базової середньої освіти. Визначено стратегію модернізації системи безперервного підвищення кваліфікації педагогічних працівників, спрямовану на мережеву взаємодію, пошук нового змісту та технологій співпраці з органами управління освітою територіальних громад, центрами професійного розвитку педагогічних працівників та закладами освіти, що сприяє активізації творчого потенціалу кожного педагога, вдосконаленню й підвищенню його професійного розвитку та майстерності, створення методичних матеріалів, посібників, електронних освітніх
Problematika Pengangkatan dan Perberhentian Hakim Mahkamah Agung Terhadap Independensi Kekuasaan Kehakiman Mahkamah Agung Dalam Sistem Ketatanegaraan Di Indonesia
Authors: Agustian Tomi , Setiawati Dinda , Alexander Ongky
Published: November 2023

Article 24A paragraph 3 provides a provision that candidates for Supreme Court justices are proposed by the Judicial Commission to the House of Representatives for approval and to subsequently be appointed as chief justices by the president and the Supreme Court Law states that the appointment of Supreme Court Judges is carried out by the President on the proposal of the House of Representatives or the dismissal of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Junior Chairman, and Member Judges of the Supreme Court is dismissed by the President on the proposal of the Supreme Court, so that the President, the House of Representatives (DPR, and the Judicial Commission (KY) have loopholes that can later influence the psychic judges in making decisions if the case is related to the 3 (three) institutions. This study aims to determine the Independence of Judicial Power in Indonesia. This research includes library research, research whose data sources are obtained through good literature sources and laws and regulations and using normative and juridical approaches, the Compiler concludes that the proposal for the appointment and dismissal of Supreme Court judges by the Judicial Commission, the House of Representatives and the President may affect the psychic of a judge in making a decision so that this can eliminate the meaning of Article 24 paragraph 1 of the 1945 Constitution which shows less independence of judicial power in upholding justice in accordance with the ideals of the 1945 Constitution.
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE PERSIAN VERSION OF THE BRIEF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SCALE (BEIS-10)
Authors: Rahimi Meisam
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Persian versions of the Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (P-BEIS-10). Effectively, data from 1050 Iranians (542 men and 508 women) were employed to evaluate the underlying factor structure, concurrent validity and the internal consistency reliability of the P-BEIS-10. The participants completed the P-BEIS-10, and the Persian versions of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Form (TEIQue), the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). The data supported the five-factor structure of the scale in confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results also indicated low to acceptable reliability coefficients of Alpha for the scale and its five factors as well as significant correlations between the scale, its five factors and TEIQue, SWLS, and SHS. Overall, P-BEIS-10 proved itself to be a reliable and valid measure for assessing emotional intelligence in the Persian context.
BURNOUT, BOROUT AND MOBBING AMONG TEACHERS POST COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Authors: Totseva Yanka Ruseva , Bakracheva Margarita Stefanova
Published: November 2023

A questionnaire was adapted to measure the negative predictors of teachers' job satisfaction and performance after the pandemic restriction, imposing learning in e-environment,. For this purpose, burnout scale with components of perceived stress, administrative support and attitude towards students and professional satisfaction was combined with the experienced demotivation and lack of incentives in the professional routine presented in the concept of boreout and perceived mobbing by management, colleagues, students and parents. The study involved 800 teachers, 460 teachers in kidergartens and 339 in the secondary education system. The results demonstrate good psychometric properties and discriminability of the administered scales. This justifies the implementation of the questionnaire and its use for analyses and comparisons in the process of effective self-regulation and prevention of perceived stress, the recognition of routine and negative perceived attitudes by participants in the educational process. Overall, the results demonstrate optimal self-regulation of respondents and confirm the expected relationships between perceived occupational stress, job satisfaction and communication in the workplace.
Comparación del Rendimiento de dos Métodos de Siembra del Cultivo de Arroz Oryza Sativa L. en la Cuenca Baja del Rio Calima, Buenaventura – Colombia
Authors: Arboleda – Riascos Carlos Emiro , Quiñonez – Candelo Elizabeth , González – Mina Leyson D. , Murillo – Obregon Claudia Melissa
Published: November 2023

Se establecieron parcelas (12m2) de arroz siguiendo un diseño de bloques completamente al azar, en la localidad del Bajo Calima, Buenaventura – Colombia, a variedad usada fue FL-FEDEARROZ 68 estableciendo 6 tratamientos con tres repeticiones cada uno (50 cm x 50 cm, 75 cm x 75 cm, 100 cm x 100 cm, 90 kg/ha 110 kg/ha y 130 kg/ha), en las cuales se pudo encontrar que esta variedad tienen un porcentaje de germinación por encima del 90% en ese sentido, no hubo diferencias significativas entre la altura de las plantas y el peso de 100 gramos de semillas por el contrario, sí hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas para la variable número de macollas/planta, número de espigas/planta, número de granos/espiga y rendimiento, en ese orden de ideas el mayor rendimiento se obtuvo al usar 110 kg/ha alcanzado valores cercanos 1,3ton/ha por lo tanto esta es la variedad que se recomienda para la zona aun cuando sus rendimientos están por debajo de a los reportados para esta variedad en otras zonas, sin embargo la buena capacidad de adaptación de esta variedad a las condiciones edafoclimaticas de la zona las hace propicias para ser cultivadas.
Situación Laboral De Egresados En Administración Y Comercio Internacional (2018-2021) De La Universidad Católica Unidad Pedagógica San Ignacio, Misiones, 2022
Authors: Monges Da Silva Janna Selena
Published: November 2023

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la situación laboral de egresados de las carreras de Administración de Empresas y Comercio Internacional (2018-2021) de la Universidad Católica "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción" Unidad Pedagógica San Ignacio – Misiones, con una muestra de 80 egresados en Administración de Empresas y 32 en Comercio Internacional. La investigación es de enfoque mixto (cualitativa y cuantitativa) y utiliza encuestas como instrumento de recolección de datos. La mayoría de los egresados considera que el plan de estudios satisfizo sus necesidades profesionales y están satisfechos con la formación teórica y práctica. Los resultados muestran que el 54,5% de los egresados ha continuado sus estudios universitarios y ha realizado posgrados, con un 81,8% optando por la Universidad Católica "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción" Unidad Pedagógica San Ignacio Guasu – Misiones para mejorar su perfil profesional. Un 70% de los encuestados está actualmente empleado, y el 74,5% trabaja en campos relacionados con su formación, experimentando satisfacción laboral.
The Psychiatrists Premier League: A Unique Opportunity for the Evolution of Sports Psychiatry in India
Authors: Suhas Satish , Pai Naveen Manohar , Manjunatha Narayana , Math Suresh Bada , Kumar Channaveerachari Naveen , Madhukar Bangalore Rajan , Nanjegowda Raveesh B.
Published: November 2023

The field of sports psychiatry has gained recognition in recent years for its vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of athletes. In India, where sports are becoming increasingly popular and competitive, there is a growing need for specialized mental health professionals to address the unique mental health challenges faced by athletes. This article details the origin and evolution of the psychiatrists premier league (PPL), a cricket tournament and highlights this as a unique opportunity to leverage the expertise of psychiatrists and drive the evolution of sports psychiatry in India. The PPL aims to establish a platform that brings together psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and other stakeholders in a collaborative environment. Through the PPL, psychiatrists can gain first-hand expertise in the mental health of athletes in addition to their overall well-being and performance. Furthermore, the PPL can act as a catalyst for research in sports psychiatry in India. It can encourage collaborative studies, outcome evaluations, and the development of standardized assessment tools. The league can also facilitate partnerships with sports organizations, enabling research projects to be conducted within the sporting community. The evolution of sports psychiatry in India through the PPL has the potential to positively impact the overall well-being of athletes and contribute to their success. By integrating mental health professionals into the sporting ecosystem, the PPL can help break the stigma surrounding mental health issues in sports and promote a holistic approach to athlete care. As the field of sports psychiatry continues to grow, the PPL can serve as a model to enhance mental health support systems within the realm of sports in India.
X(Q)uery and XSL(T) 4 Community Group (QT4 CG): Status Update
Authors: Grün Christian
Published: November 2023

Balisage 2023 included a short-subject “Open Microphone” session, during which conference attendees were invited give 2-10 minute presentations on any topic relevant to the conference, including specification updates, new tool announcements, and demonstrations. Christian Grün provided an update on the W3C QT4 Community Group’s efforts, including draft 4.0 versions for XSLT, XPath, and XQuery extensions. The group’s goals include increased functionality as well as the addition of common vendor-specific extensions and popular features from other programming languages.
Hybrid Experimental-CFD Mapping Approach for Twin-Entry Turbo Turbine
Authors: Boye ThankGod E. , Adamou Adamos , Esposito Stefania , Burke Richard
Published: November 2023

The steady flow hot-gas stand test is a widely used method for experimentally characterising turbocharger turbines to produce maps for use in 1D engine simulations. However, for twin entry turbine stages with two volutes, measuring multiple maps at different ratios of mass flow in each volute is time-consuming. This study investigated how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation could reduce the experimental effort for mapping twin-entry turbines, especially for unequal admission conditions. The study is based on a case study of a medium-duty twin-entry turbine, characterising its performance both experimentally and using 3D simulations with ANSYS CFX®. In total, nine maps were produced: one at equal admission, two single admissions, and six unequal admissions conditions. The unequal admission maps were recorded at constant pressure ratios between the two scrolls; the scroll pressure ratio varied from 0.58 to 1.75. Each map contains 24 data points, comprising four constant speedlines each containing six points at different expansion ratios. The comparison of CFD and experiments showed a good agreement with an average deviation below 5.3% and 1.5% for the total-to-static efficiency and the mass flow parameter respectively. Turbine performance maps are typically used in gas dynamic codes where the measured data is used to fit a mathematical interpolation and extrapolation model to predict turbine performance across the full range of speeds and expansion ratios. Here a state-of-the-art fitting algorithm was used to produce turbine models with different combinations of experimental and CFD data points to determine the trade-off between the number of points and the quality of the fitted model. In all cases, the results were compared to a reference model that used all nine experimental measured maps. The results showed that using five maps can yield relatively similar results to the full nine maps fit for both efficiency and mass flow, but reducing this further to three maps results in mean differences of 5% and 13% for the efficiency and mass flow parameter respectively. Using the five-map configuration, three different combinations of experimental and CFD-generated data were used to create a hybrid approach. The resultant fit was systematically compared to the benchmark nine-map experimental model, showing a trade-off (an average of 5%) between experimental and pure CFD-generated maps. The hybrid turbine model results showed an accuracy of less than 1% error compared with the pure CFD-generated model data. The study suggests that CFD simulation can be used to reduce the experimental effort for mapping twin-entry turbines, especially for unequal admission conditions, but the trade-off in accuracy must be considered.
Agricultural Forestry Off-Road Machinery Control and Communication Network
Authors:   Truck Bus Control and Communications Network Committee
Published: November 2023

This SAE Recommended Practice specifies the requirements for application of SAE J1939 in agricultural and forestry equipment. This document specifies the series of documents within the set of SAE J1939 documents that are applicable to agricultural and forestry equipment and provides further requirements for this industry.

The SAE and ISO groups have cooperated to define agricultural and forestry networks in a manner to allow compatibility of ECUs and messaging protocols between agricultural and forestry ISO 11783 networks and truck and bus SAE J1939 networks.
REVAMPING FOR BETTER INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN HOUSING: A RENTAL HOUSE RENOVATION IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
Authors: TRAN THI THU THUY
Published: November 2023

Over the past decade, the population of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has doubled, resulting in a rise in low-income hostels. Rental homes for low-income families are usually small, ranging from 12 to 15 square meters, serving as a multi-purpose space. This type of accommodation is the most suitable option for those who cannot afford larger housing. This article aims to assess the effect of ventilation-related renovations on indoor air quality through a case study of a rental house in HCMC. Fieldwork was conducted to collect information on the house's original state, followed by renovations. Air pollutants, such as CO2, CO, PM2.5, and TVOC, were measured before and after renovation. Further analysis was conducted to identify factors that could enhance ventilation conditions in the house. The findings indicated that using exhaust fans with louvers and frequently opening doors and windows significantly improved indoor air quality. Therefore, mechanical ventilation is a simple and effective intervention to improve indoor air quality in tiny homes, especially near areas where residents sleep and have at least one motorbike.
VIDEO SENSOR OVER ULTRA-LOW POWER RELAY WIRELESS NETWORKS
Authors: ONG MAU DUNG
Published: November 2023

Ultra-low-power wireless networks have a vast array of potential applications, which are becoming increasingly achievable as technology gets smaller. Before these systems can be used to their full potential, however, efficient methods of data transfer are imperative in order to keep power consumption low while allowing the devices to cooperate as one unit or group. The transfer of large files, such as image data, presents a particular challenge because of the size limits imposed by the 802.15.4 MAC protocol. Operating sensory nodes at larger distances than normal also results in significant data loss. This paper presents a solution to this issue using a modified sensor network that includes nodes dedicated to listening for packet recovery. A set of algorithms is devised in order to allow nodes to detect missing data from a source as well as offer the ability to request that missing data from one of the dedicated relay nodes. The methods described were tested with the iMote2 device and found to almost double the distance at which two nodes can be placed from each other while still maintaining reliable data transfer. It was also concluded that the Linux driver in charge of passing values from the 802.15.4 chip to the MAC layer does not properly pass the Cyclical Redundancy Check (CRC) result into the MAC frame. As a result, it is not possible to filter out corrupt data at the application layer.
FACTORS AFFECT THE BEHAVIOR OF USING CASHBACK PROGRAMS: BAYESIAN ALGORITHM
Authors: BUI HUY KHOI  , NGUYEN THI NGAN
Published: November 2023

The paper explored factors that affect the behavior of using cashback programs by applying the Bayesian algorithm. The payback model is an international commercial strategy that encourages shopping. The US and the UK are where the "cashback" business model first appeared. It is now used in many other nations, including Vietnam. There are four factors behavior of using cashback programs Ease of Use (EU), Perceived Risk (PR), Using Intention of Cashback (UIC), and Personal Capacity (PC). The paper uses quantitative and qualitative methods. With the qualitative method, we implement the group discussion method to discuss with the group members about the survey questionnaire before launching the official survey. After discussing and discussing, the members kept the questionnaire. Quantitative methods were applied and the design of the study was descriptive and explained for this research model. The data collection method is by questionnaire, a survey designed on Google Form Tool, and sending surveys through social networks Facebook and Zalo. The survey is conducted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2023. Bayesian Algorithm for the Using Behavior of Cashback (UBC) revealed that there is one independent factor. Personal Capacity (PC) has a positive influence on the Using Behavior of Cashback (UBC). Therefore, the implication given to businesses of the cashback program is to put prestige first, implementing policies on customer information security to create a trust for customers. Since this is a financial-related market, reputation is a factor that customers care about, so reputable businesses will attract more customers.
Investigation of the anticancer activity of 2-amino-6-methylbenzothiazole and corresponding Pd(II) complex using molecular docking simulations
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Institute for Information Technologies, Serbia, Jovičić Milić Sandra S. , Antonijević Marko ,   University of Kragujevac, Institute for Information Technologies, Serbia, Petrović Đorđe S. ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Serbia, Jevtić Verica V. ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Serbia, Stojković Danijela Lj. ,   University of Kragujevac, Institute for Information Technologies, Serbia
Published: November 2023

In our prior investigations, it has been established that compound di(2-amino-6-methylbenzothiazole)dichloridopalladate(II) (C1) exhibits promising efficacy in inhibiting the growth of colon carcinoma, thereby demonstrating potential as an anticancer agent. To elucidate the underlying mechanism of action against cancer, a comprehensive investigation involving DNA binding analysis and a series of assays to evaluate the inhibitory potential of compound C1 against key proteins involved in cancer metabolism were conducted. The significant inhibitory potential of C1 towards Bcl-2, Ki-67, and CDK-4 was determined. In order to investigate the underlying mechanism behind the anticancer properties and to assess the inhibition of various proteins involved in different metabolic pathways of C1, molecular docking simulations were conducted. The investigation revealed that the observed lack of similarity between the experimental outcomes and the inhibition of Bcl-2 and CDK-4 by C1 and 2-amino-6-methylbenzothiazole (L1) suggests that the metabolic pathways involving these proteins do not contribute to the anticancer properties of C1. The observed correlation between the inhibition of Ki-67 and the experimental outcomes was found to be significant. The inhibition of Ki-67 in cell cycle regulation is a promising approach to the development of anticancer drugs. Further research is required to explore the potential application of C1 as a Ki-67 inhibitor.
A contribution to the knowledge of the species Dipsacus sylvestris Huds
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology, Kragujevac, Serbia, Pavlović Milica , Velicković Vesna ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Science, Serbia, Đelić Gorica ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology, Kragujevac, Serbia
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate the content of phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity in Dipsacus sylvestris from different localities. Based on the spectrophotometric determination, the extract from the flower Vujan Mountain exhibited the highest phonolic content (98.50 ± 3.18 mg GAE/g), while the leaf extracts from Lake Gruza (48.81 ± 1.76 mg RU/g), contained the highest amount of flavonoids. Additionally, the extract from the root of Vujan Mountain (3.12 ± 0.01 μg/mL) demonstrated the highest capacity to neutralize DPPH radicals. These results suggest that, despite the extensive historical use of the root of D. sylvestris as a medical plant, its stem, leaves and flower may also possess valuable biological properties. The presented results may serve as a basis for further research on D. sylvestris for potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
The independent non-executive director: Origins, regulation and persistent challenges
Authors: Stoop-Koornhof Helena
Published: November 2023

The premise that non-executive directors acting independently from management is essential to the integrity of the company board has driven much of the corporate governance agenda for decades. This is the case, despite conflicting empirical evidence of the value or contribution of independent non-executives. In addition, the exact meaning of ‘independence’ in the context of the corporate board remains opaque, and expectations regarding the role and remit of the office are far from settled. This article elaborates on some of these themes. The discussion will introduce the reader to the salient concepts and offer an overview of the most prominent discourse and recent developments with reference to approaches in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other jurisdictions. Ultimately, the paper contributes to the ongoing debate surrounding the efficacy of the independent non-executive director as a critical oversight mechanism in good corporate governance and the extent to which regulation can and should scaffold the office.
Influence of Credit Risk Identification on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in South Sudan
Authors: Songa Simon , Singoro Dr. Brian , Atandi Dr. Fred Gichana
Published: November 2023

Banks rely on their profitability to mitigate the chaotic nature of the dynamic environment. High financial performance contributes to the financial institutions and market development of nations. Banks’ primary function is financial intermediation, but this function entails a risk of its own which is the risk of default. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of credit risk identification on the financial performance of commercial banks in South Sudan. The research was anchored on the following three theories: Asymmetric information theory, portfolio theory, and credit risk theory. The study adopted an explanatory research design. The target population for the study was 711 employees of the 28Commercial Banks in South Sudan. The sample size was 195 respondents comprising Branch Managers, Credit Risk Managers, and Loan Officers of the Commercial Banks selected using the purposive sampling method since they are the ones exclusively dealing with lending matters daily. Primary data was used. Structured questionnaires were used, which included closed-ended to collect the primary data. The study conducted validity and reliability analysis and found a Cronbach of 0.708. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) Measured of Sampling Adequacy of credit risk identification was at 0.732 which was above 0.5. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics involves the use of mean, standard deviations, percentages, and frequencies, while inferential statistics involves the use of correlation and multiple regression analysis through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The confidence level was 95% with an error margin of 5%. The findings showed that the combined effect of credit risk identification activities influenced the financial performance of commercial banks in South Sudan positively. The study concluded that credit risk identification activities significantly influence the financial performance of commercial banks. This study recommends commercial banks’ managers and loan officers focus on enhancing their credit risk identification practices by implementing comprehensive and effective risk assessment frameworks. This can include facilitating the understanding of credit risk identification based on the products the banks offer, conducting thorough credit assessments before offering credit, evaluating potential risks associated with new loan services or products before launching the product, and engaging external experts to ensure a holistic approach to risk identification.
A Study on Position of SEBI in Indian Securities Market
Authors: Mr. Saurabh
Published: November 2023

The arrangement and processes of the SEBI have been developed over the year. In 1602 when Amsterdam stock exchange was admitted by the East India Company for dealings in its hold securities the establishment of the native share and stock Brokers Association which is now remand as Bombay Stock Exchange in 1875 in the existing India undoubtedly marked a beginning of the stock exchange in India despite being the first ever stock exchange in Asia continent. The most basic legislative efforts to control the securities market in India was made by the Bombay Securities Contracts control act 1925, which was enacted to regulate and control certain contras acts for purchase and sale of securities in the city of Bombay.
Power of Social Entrepreneurship: An Expository of Innovative Solutions in India
Authors: Tanupriya Mukherjee
Published: November 2023

In the dynamic world of business, where constant adaptation is the accepted norm, Indian entrepreneurs have shown remarkable tenacity & creativity in generating innovative solutions by uniting the practicality of social entrepreneurship & catalyzing effective social change simultaneously. This spirit of the social enterprises of the country has become well represented in it’s start-up economic landscape, affirming the commitment to innovation & progress. It has also emerged as a powerful tool for addressing the innumerable social challenges like economic inequality, poor infrastructure, and bureaucratic red tape that are faced by the diverse Indian populace. Striving to eradicate these pressing obstacles, Indian entrepreneurs have hitherto espoused values of inclusivity, sustainability, and social responsibility as central tenets in their innovative strategies. They have successfully leveraged local resources while orchestrating value-added activities that engage the impoverished in a meaningful economic endeavour, uplifting them from their poverty-stricken conditions. Entrepreneurs have managed to wield these pressures, as a catalyst for growth and development of India. While the social entrepreneurship landscape in India faces hurdles owing to certain system-level constraints, there exists an opportunity to rectify these barriers. Reinforcing the infrastructure around social entrepreneurship, further facilitating access to capital, broadening awareness of innovative strategies, and refining regulatory frameworks can significantly contribute to the growth and scalability of these enterprises. Such development will be pivotal in solving the socially entrenched problem of poverty, and working towards an equitable, accessible, and high-quality social system in India.
Biochemical Response Evaluation on Lymphomas: Proposing a Scoring System
Authors: Erdat Efe Cem
Published: November 2023

Lymphomas encompass various lymphoid malignancies, although they are classified and evaluated in a similar manner. Prognostic stratification of lymphomas employs biochemical tests; however, these tests do not offer a viable means of assessing response. We included 108 patients with lymphoma who underwent treatment at the Department of Medical Oncology, Hacettepe University, between January 2015 and December 2017. Patients were grouped into good and poor responders, and changes in biochemical parameters were assessed for their utility in evaluating patient response. We evaluated the proposed scoring system’s effect size using Cramer’s V test. Fifty-seven patients were male, 51 patients were female, and the median age of the patients was 50 years. Twenty-seven patients had HL, 72 patients had B-cell NHL, and 9 patients had T-cell NHL. Fifty-three patients had stage IV, nine patients had stage III, 23 patients had stage II, and 22 patients had stage I disease. Levels of total protein (from 7.12 to 6.79 gr/ dL, p< 0.01), ß2-microglobulin (from 2287 to 2039 ng/mL, p= 0.07), and lactate dehydrogenase (from 297.8 to 230.1 U/L, p< 0.01) decreased in patients with good response, whereas nothing significant was found in patients with poor response. After transforming the parameters, we proposed a 4-point ordinal system comprising total protein, ß2-microglobulin, and lactate dehydrogenase values. Subsequent analysis demonstrated a nearly high effect size (Cramer’s V 0.461) and significance in logistic regression (p< 0.01). Our study presents the first scoring system for response assessment in lymphoma using biochemical tests. Further research is necessary to validate our scoring system. Keywords: Lymphomas, Response evaluation, Biochemistry, Basic scoring
The effect of silt deposits of depressions in combination with organic and mineral fertilizers on the properties of soils of the western relief
Authors: Shlyakhtitseva Olga , Mazhayskiy Yuri , Chernikova Olga
Published: November 2023

Studies conducted to study the effectiveness of the introduction of silt deposits of micro-fertilizers into the soil as part of organo-mineral fertilizers in combination with conventional mineral and organic fertilizers showed that the best options for the accumulation of nutrients in the soil, affecting agronomic indicators, were doses of application in the amount of 20-25 t / ha. Taking into account more effective results for use in production, it is recommended in these soil-hydrogeological conditions to apply silt deposits at a dose of 25 t/ha, cattle manure 10 t/ha and mineral fertilizers at a dose of – N88P43K46. Keywords: SILT DEPOSITS, ORGANIC AND MINERAL FERTILIZERS, SHALLOW RELIEF, AGROCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF THE SOIL
A DIVERSIDADE ÉTNICO-RACIAL COMO PRINCÍPIO DA LEI DE DIRETRIZES E BASES DA EDUCAÇÃO NACIONAL – DESENVOLVIMENTO LEGISLATIVO
Authors: Backes Leonardo Gelatti
Published: November 2023

O presente trabalho aborda a temática do histórico legislativo da perspectiva étnico-racial na legislação educacional brasileira. A análise se concentra na evolução histórico-legislativa desse princípio, destacando os conceitos fundamentais e principalmente os marcos normativos que contribuíram para sua consolidação como parte formal integrante do sistema educacional brasileiro. Utilizando uma abordagem predominantemente qualitativa e histórica, a pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio de livros e artigos, busca lançar luz sobre o percurso legislativo que tem moldado a promoção da diversidade étnico-racial no contexto da educação nacional. O objetivo é compreender como essa perspectiva tem evoluído ao longo do tempo e quais os desafios e avanços que ela trouxe para a garantia da igualdade e combate ao racismo no sistema educacional do país.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E A PESSOA IDOSA: CONQUISTAS REAIS OU EXPECTATIVAS NÃO ATENDIDAS?
Authors: Leonardo Jeanne Fonseca , Pereira Virna Lisi Mozer Silva , Miranda Valtair Afonso
Published: November 2023

Neste estudo, investigou-se o papel das políticas públicas no Brasil voltadas para a crescente população idosa, um fenômeno global que apresenta múltiplos desafios em áreas como saúde, economia e integração social. Utilizando-se de uma metodologia bibliográfica, baseada na análise de literaturas existentes conforme Marconi e Lakatos (2003), buscou-se discernir as conquistas tangíveis destas políticas e identificar desafios ainda existentes. Os resultados permitem concluir que, apesar do progresso observado nas políticas públicas direcionadas à população idosa, a transição do Brasil de uma abordagem essencialmente assistencialista para uma que valoriza e defende de forma robusta os direitos humanos dos idosos continua a se deparar com desafios significativos na prática. Há neste cenário um papel relevante e crucial das políticas públicas, sublinhando a imperatividade de sua implementação eficaz, monitoramento rigoroso e flexibilidade para adaptação diante das mudanças e demandas. A integração de diferentes setores governamentais, aliada à participação proativa da população idosa nas decisões e formulações destas políticas, emerge como elemento central para garantir que o processo de envelhecimento no país ocorra de forma digna, respeitosa e verdadeiramente inclusiva.
REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS DA VELHICE E DO PROCESSO DE ENVELHECIMENTO DA MULHER NA MEIA IDADE: PRECONCEITO, ESTIGMATIZAÇÃO
Authors: Pereira Virna Lisi Mozer Silva , Leonardo Jeanne Fonseca
Published: November 2023

O envelhecimento é uma fase do desenvolvimento humano marcada por diversas alterações cognitivas, físicas, sociais e psicológicas. Envelhecer é um processo que marca uma fase da vida e, ele pode ser observado através dessas alterações no sujeito. O envelhecimento populacional constitui uma das maiores conquistas da humanidade e atualmente tornou-se possível em todas as camadas da sociedade. No entanto, muitas sociedades não estão preparadas para tais mudanças, no sentido que elas conferem valores relacionados com competitividade, supervalorizam a capacidade para o trabalho, a independência e autonomia funcional. Porém, muitos desses valores não podem ser seguidos pelas pessoas à medida que se aproximam da velhice. Tais valores e crenças são construídas sob a forma de representações, isso se dá nas conversações diárias dos grupos, elas equivalem aos mitos e crenças das sociedades tradicionais. A proposta deste trabalho é analisar através de uma revisão bibliográfica a seguinte questão:  de que forma  as representações sociais que as pessoas tem da velhice corrobora para sustentar o preconceito e a estigmatização nesta fase singular? O estudo objetiva analisar a representação social da velhice na mulher, refletindo sobre preconceitos, os problemas e as vantagens que envolve o processo de envelhecimento para a mulher, com a finalidade de desconstruir estigmatizações.
Supporting Math Learning of Students with Behavioral and Academic Challenges: Case Study of a Pre-Service Teacher
Authors: Mangiante Elaine M. Silva
Published: November 2023

This case study presents findings of approaches that one pre-service teacher (PST) used during practicum teaching when providing instruction for a mathematics unit with three fourth-grade students who had behavioral and/or academic challenges. The purpose of this study was to examine the planning, reflections, and decision-making of this unique PST who was able successfully to engage students as they learned about and “proved their thinking” about properties of geometric shapes. The study examined how her approaches aligned with (a) high-leverage practices for students with exceptionalities and (b) classroom conditions that promote an environment for positive student behaviors. The results suggested that this PST was able to focus on the social context of teaching—understanding her students and building a discursive community of learners—to aid students in learning the math concepts. Teacher educators can use this case to help PSTs understand the application of high-leverage practices in the classroom.
Evaluating the Effects of Integrating Cognitive Presence Strategies on Teacher Attitudes and Student Learning Outcomes in Special Education and Autism Classrooms
Authors: Alanazi Abdullah Saleh , Almulla Abdullah Ahmed , Khasawneh Mohamad Ahmad Saleem
Published: November 2023

The objective of this research is to assess the impact of incorporating cognitive presence (CP) techniques on the attitudes of teachers and the academic achievements of students in classrooms catering to special education and autism. The study employed both descriptive and inferential statistics to examine the pre- and post-test scores and teacher surveys. Additionally, the qualitative data gathered through interviews with teachers was subjected to thematic analysis. The findings of the study suggest that the incorporation of CP strategies can yield favorable effects on the attitudes of educators as well as the academic achievements of pupils. The educators expressed favorable dispositions towards CP techniques and believed that they were efficacious in enhancing student involvement and academic achievement. The study observed a noteworthy enhancement in the academic achievements of students, as evaluated through their pre- and post-assessment scores. The qualitative data revealed several themes, including the necessity of a pedagogical transition towards student-centered learning, personalized assistance for students with exceptional requirements, and continuous professional development and support for educators. The results indicate that the incorporation of CP techniques can serve as a viable method for enhancing the quality of classroom settings for students with special needs and those diagnosed with autism. It is important to take into account certain constraints, such as a limited sample size and potential biases in the gathering of data.
Effects of Light-Intensity Stretching on Menopausal and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged Women: Experimental Study
Authors: Nagare Narayani , Meshram Omeshree , Phadke Shweta
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Natural menopause, characterized by the cessation of menstruation due to ovarian follicular inactivity, often leads to various symptoms, including hot flashes and depressive mood. Exercise has shown promise in alleviating these symptoms, with light-intensity stretching being a potential solution. This study examines the effects of light-intensity stretching on menopausal and depressive symptoms in middle-aged women, exploring physiological mechanisms involved.
Objectives: To evaluate impact of light-intensity stretching on menopausal and depressive symptoms and quality of life in middle-aged women. Specific objectives include assessing changes in symptom severity using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS).
Method: Employing experimental design and convenient sampling, 58 women aged 45-55 are divided into control and stretching groups based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Measures include MRS, HDRS, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). A 3-week intervention involves sham stretching for controls and group-based light-intensity stretching for the others.
Results: The stretching group experiences significant reductions in menopausal symptoms and improved quality of life, evident in MRS domain sub-scores and total scores. HDRS scores also show substantial decreases in depressive symptoms compared to the control group
Conclusion: Light intensity stretching notably alleviates menopausal and depressive symptoms in middle-aged women. Enhanced parasympathetic activity, reduced sympathetic activity, improved circulation, muscle relaxation, stress reduction, altered pain perception, and endorphin release are key physiological mechanisms. Positive effects extend to urogenital symptoms, underscoring its holistic benefits for women's overall quality of life.

Key words: Menopausal Symptoms, Light-Intensity Stretching, Depressive Symptoms, Quality of Life, Middle-Aged Women, Physiological Mechanisms
Facilitators and Barriers for Telerehabilitation in Children and Adolescents with and without Impairment - A Scoping Review
Authors: Wakode Pallavi , Gawankar Faaiza
Published: November 2023

With the means of telerehabilitation, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in faraway places has become easier with the use of telecommunications networks. Telerehabilitation is a sub-branch of telemedicine which includes remote management and rehabilitation using new telecommunication network. We Identified studies published between 2015 to 2023 for the scoping review. Databases selected were Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, Science Direct and Scopus. The data was extracted from the selected articles and was presented in Microsoft excel. Several benefits of telerehabilitation were reported such as increased accessibility to the services available, with increased flexibility in scheduling. It was also found to be cost effective, along with reducing the commute time to almost zero. Conversely, limitations to telerehabilitation that came to light were that access to internet and device access was not as attainable was thought, along with few cultural considerations.

Key words: “Telerehabilitation” or “Telemedicine” or “Telehealth” & Children or “Adolescents” or “School going Children”
Validity & Reliability of Vlosum (Het’s Device - to Instantly Test Vaginal Opening) Test the Vaginal Opening
Authors: Agnihotri Dhara Santosh , R Bhise Anjali , Purnendu Shah Krutarth
Published: November 2023

Spasmodic pelvic floor muscles can occur due to multiple reasons like stress, anxiety, recurrent urinary tract infection. The pelvic floor dysfunctions due to hypertonus pelvic floor muscles can be Vaginismus, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, urinary symptoms like dysuria, incomplete voiding, lower abdominal pain associated with bladder filling, hypertonic pelvic floor muscles can also lead to issues with constipation, pelvic dyssynergia etc. The prevalence of Vaginismus and dyspareunia is very high. Yet there is no single tool which is designed to assess the pelvic floor relaxation ability. Vlosum is the world’s first device which can test and improve vaginal opening (through relaxation of pelvic floor muscles). The outcome measure taken are FSFI – Female Sexual Function Index, NPRS – Numeric Pain Rating Scale, self-reported question for anxiety about first time penetration and Vlosum. The study duration was of 18 months and 1184 women were evaluated. The participants were divided into 3 groups Group A – Vaginismus, Group B – Dyspareunia and Group C – Anxiety of first-time penetration. The data of all the outcome measure were analyzed. It can be concluded that Vlosum is a reliable and valid tool to test vaginal opening.

Keywords: Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, First-time Anxiety, Vlosum