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Irish Income Tax 2024
Authors: Maguire Tom
Published: February 2025

"The Bible of Irish income tax ...",Irish Independent, 28 January 2018.

This tax essential, formerly known asJudge, is the leading income tax book for tax practitioners, accountants and tax lawyers. Indispensable in practice, it will help you to apply the relevant legislation with ease and precision.

It provides a complete analysis of the principles and practice of income tax in Ireland. It also provides an examination of recent key decisions by the courts both in Ireland and in the UK, as well as by the Tax Appeal Commissioners. This new edition is updated to Finance Act 2023.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Tax online service.
2001: A Space Odyssey
Authors: Krämer Peter
Published: February 2025

Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is widely regarded as one of the best films ever made. It has been celebrated for its beauty and mystery, its realistic depiction of space travel and dazzling display of visual effects, the breathtaking scope of its story, which reaches across millions of years, and the thought-provoking depth of its meditation on evolution, technology and humanity’s encounters with the unknown. 2001 has been described as the most expensive avant-garde movie ever made and as a psychedelic trip, a unique expression of the spirit of the 1960s and as a timeless masterpiece.

Peter Krämer’s insightful study explores the complex origins of the film, the unique shape it took and the extraordinary impact it made on contemporary audiences. Drawing on new research in the Stanley Kubrick Archive at the University of the Arts London, Krämer challenges many of the widely-held assumptions about the film. He argues that 2001 was Kubrick’s attempt to counter the deep pessimism of his previous film, Dr Strangelove (1964), which culminates in the explosion of a nuclear ’doomsday’ device, with a more hopeful vision of humanity’s future, facilitated by the intervention of mysterious extra-terrestrial artifacts.

This study traces the project’s development from the first letter Kubrick wrote to his future collaborator Arthur C. Clarke in March 1964 all the way to the dramatic changes Kubrick made to the film shortly before its release by MGM in April 1968. Krämer shows that, despite – or, perhaps, because of – Kubrick’s daring last-minute decision to turn the film itself into a mysterious artifact, 2001 was an instant success with both critics and general audiences, and has exerted enormous influence over Hollywood’s output of science fiction movies ever since. The book argues that 2001 invites us to enjoy and contemplate its sounds and images over and over again, and, if we are so inclined, to take away from it an important message of hope.
Heat
Authors: James Nick
Published: February 2025

Robert de Niro and Al Pacino have acted opposite each other only once, inHeat, Michael Mann's operatic 1995 heist thriller. De Niro is Neil McCauley, a skilled professional thief at the centre of a tight-knit criminal team; Pacino is Vincent Hanna, the haunted, driven cop determined to hunt him down. Boasting a series of meticulously orchestrated setpieces that underline Mann's sense of scale and architecture,Heatalso presents a rhapsody to Los Angeles, as Hanna closes in on his prey. For Nick James, the pleasures and virtues ofHeatare mixed and complex. Its precise compositions and minimalist style are entangled with a particular kind of extravagant bombast. And while its vision of male teamwork is richly compelling it comes close to glorifying machismo. But these complexities only add to the interest of this hugely ambitious and accomplished film, which confirmed Mann's place in the front rank of American film-makers. In his afterword to this new edition, published to coincide with the film's 30th anniversary, Nick James reflects upon its lasting impact and on Michael Mann's subsequent film-making career.
Medical Tourism
Authors: Gan Lydia
Published: February 2025

Medical tourism, a complex interplay of healthcare, economics, and culture, offers both opportunities and challenges for patients, providers, and nations alike.

Who seeks medical services abroad, and why? Which procedures are most commonly performed, and which countries are hotspots for medical tourism? What role do intermediary healthcare facilitators play? This book offers an accessible introduction to this multifaceted topic, answering all of these questions and more. The book also explores a variety of issues related to medical tourism, including patients’ concerns about quality of care and safety and regulatory gray areas that can arise when medical care crosses national boundaries. A collection of five engaging case studies help bring the subject to life, illustrating concepts and issues discussed in the text. A glossary and annotated directory of resources round out the volume.
Ministry's The Land of Rape and Honey
Authors: Pettigrew Jason
Published: February 2025

This is the definitive chronicle of Ministry’s 1988 industrial rock release,The Land of Rape and Honey, that details the zeitgeist where post-punk, metal, funk and straight-up noise converge.

Ministry mainstay Al Jourgensen got a taste of bitter record-biz backwash early on with his first major label bow for Arista (1983’s With Sympathy), and then vowed never to drink from that cup again. His pursuit of artistic freedom culminated in Ministry’s 1988 release, the record that left an entry wound on the world’s assorted underground scenes while helping to foment the industrial rock revolution that inspired a countless number of bands across all sonic frontiers.

Featuring interviews with Al Jourgensen, Paul Barker, Chris Connelly, Jello Biafra, Adrian Sherwood, deadmau5, Fear Factory, and many more famous fans and pundits, this deeply sourced book traces back the climate surrounding Ministry’s first two full length releases before examining the vision, methods, and controversies that helped ascend The Land of Rape and Honey to its rightful legend status. The Land of Rape and Honey may be the one common album members of Nine Inch Nails, AFI, and ZZ Top have in their collections, be it phonograph or phone. And the story behind it remains fascinating.
Bandwidths
Authors: LaRocca David
Published: February 2025

Distinguished literary and film theorists convene to engage with Garrett Stewart’s twenty books of inter-medial analysis, shelved across several disciplines, in a collection of essays as multifaceted and resonant as Stewart's own writing.

Critical luminaries from the fields of literary and film studies assess the methods and scope of Garrett Stewart’s career-long work across the fields of literary history and poetics, cinema and media studies. The unprecedented scope of Stewart’s interests also embraces certain lines of development in art history down through the so-called post-medium condition, including abstract as well as figurative painting, conceptual book sculpture—followed by an interactive e-text monograph on the place of time-based images in contemporary gallery installation. Through it all, under the rubric of what Stewart calls “narratography,” there is a continual return to microplots of fictional phrasing, from Victorian novels to post-millennial American fiction. Given Stewart’s steadily tuned ear for the play of vocal enunciation, his interests arc in this way from a performative phonetics of print text to a study of star-singing on screen.

Assorted essays variously analyze directly, or extrapolate from, Stewart’s evolving methodology: a “signature” analytic intensity tested in its yield on interpretive challenges from literary prose and art history through cinema theory and screen stardom.Bandwidthsaccompanies a companion volume,Attention Spans—Stewart’s “autobiographical,” or better, autophilosophical chronicle of method and evolution. Contributors toBandwidthseither address Stewart’s aims and achievements directly or build implicitly on them in fresh investigations of their own.

Bandwidthsis a rare window into the genealogy, and contested energies, of interpretive endeavor, and offers interpretive and methodological interventions into fields ready to be reminded and recharged by Stewart’s stalwart catalogue of indefatigable literary-critical and intermedial offerings.
Daily Life in Postcolonial Africa
Authors: Falola Toyin
Published: February 2025

Delve into the ways Africa has transformed since the continent was freed from colonial rule.

In its exploration of the complex and ever-changing fabric of African lives after the end of colonial power, this book offers readers insight into how daily life has changed for Africans over the last 75 years and what it looks like today. The book covers various aspects of the lives of the peoples of Africa in the post-colonial era, such as domestic life, economic activities, intellectual pursuits, material culture, political power, leisure, and spiritual engagements.

This addition to theDaily Life through Historyseries recognizes the anguish of previous experiences of colonial rule while simultaneously commemorating the optimism and liveliness of the present and future of Africa. Discussing large moments – Nelson Mandela’s presidency or South Africa hosting the FIFA world cup – to the small – what a typical meal or holiday might look like for those across the continent – this book is an homage to the eternal essence of Africa and its inhabitants. Ultimately, the volume provides readers a glimpse into the diverse lived experiences across this remarkable continent, as it navigates the intricacies of post-colonial existence and establishes its trajectory on the international platform.
Impact of a Training Program for Informal Caregivers in Palliative Care
Authors: Santos Carla , Santos Renato , Santos Hugo
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Population ageing and the increase in chronic and terminal illnesses elevate the need for palliative care, where informal caregivers play an essential role, often without adequate support or preparation. Objectives: To assess the impact of a training program for informal caregivers of palliative care patients, aiming to improve their practical, emotional, and relational skills, as well as to reduce the burden associated with caregiving. Material and Methods: Quantitative observational study with descriptive and correlational analysis. The sample included 30 informal caregivers of palliative care patients. The intervention consisted of three home sessions focused on practical skills and emotional support. The Palliative Care Capacity Scale (PCCS) and the Zarit Burden Interview were applied to measure capacity and burden before and after the intervention. Results: The intervention resulted in significant improvements in the practical, emotional, and relational dimensions of the PCCS and a significant reduction in caregivers' burden measured by the Zarit scale (p<0.001). Conclusions: The training program proved to be effective in empowering informal caregivers, contributing to a reduction in burden and an improvement in essential skills for the care of palliative patients.
Nachhaltigkeit im Antriebsstrang: Biokompatible Schmierstoffe in Freiläufern
Authors:   Mirco von Stein
Published: February 2025

Freiläufe spielen in wassernahen Antriebssystemen von Schi en,Hafenkranen und anderen Anwendungen eine wichtige Rolle. Verunreinigungender Umwelt durch Schmiersto e sind in diesen Umgebungen häu g ein Problem.Ringspann liefert nun alle Freilauf-Baureihen in see- und grundwassernahenAnwendungsbereichen auf Kundenwunsch mit biologisch abbaubarenSchmiersto en aus. Das bietet Konstrukteuren mehr Spielraum für dieRealisierung nachhaltiger Trieb-, Lauf- und Hubwerke.
Influence of feather genotype, storage duration and temperature on the external and internal qualities of chicken table eggs
Authors: KANASUAH Dawolor Nusue , ADOMAKO Kwaku , HAGAN Bernard Ato , OLYMPIO Oscar Simon
Published: February 2025

A study was carried out to determine the influence of the feather genotype, storage duration, temperature and method on the internal and external qualities of chicken table eggs. A total of 864 table eggs collected from naked neck (Nanaff), frizzle (nanaFf) and normal feathered (nanaff) birds were used in the study. A Completely Randomized Design of four factors namely, feather genotypes, storage temperatures (5ºC and 26ºC), storage duration (0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days) and storage methods (with or without vegetable oil application) was used. The GLM procedure of GenStat (17th Edition) was used to determine the effects of the four factors and their interactions on external qualities (egg weight, length, and width, shell weight and thickness) and internal qualities (albumen height and weight, yolk height, weight, diameter and colour and Haugh unit) of table eggs. The effect of chicken genotype on proximate composition and nutritional values of table eggs were also determined. Feather genotype had significant (P<0.05) effect on yolk colour and weight whilst storage duration, temperature and method had significant (P<0.05) effects on all the internal qualities of eggs studied except effect of storage duration on yolk colour. The 2-way and 3-way interactions of the factors studied were important sources of variation for many of the internal qualities of eggs studied. With the exception of storage temperature, the other factors studied had significant (P<0.05) effects on many of the external qualities of eggs. The interactions of the factors were not significant (P>0.05) sources of variation for most of the external qualities of eggs. Mutant feather genes (Na and F) positively influence egg qualities which could be utilised to segment the commercial chicken egg market.
Keywords: Feather, Frizzle, Naked neck, Yolk colour, Nutritional value.
Hematological and biochemical parameters of captive fallow deer (Dama dama) in a zoo environment
Authors: HAŽIMUSIĆ Nejra , ŠKAPUR Vedad , HADŽIJUNUZOVIĆ-ALAGIĆ Dženita , LIVNJAK Amela
Published: February 2025

Accurate health assessment of wild, semi-captive, or domesticated animals is essential for their well-being. Despite this necessity, limited studies have been conducted on deer species, and there is a paucity of information on the hemato-biochemical parameters of different deer species globally. Present study aimed to fill this gap by determining the hematological and serum biochemical parameters of fallow deer (Dama dama) maintained in semi-captivity within zoo environments for the first time in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Present research involved six healthy male fallow deer, aged 2 to 5 years. The deer were immobilized using xylazine hydrochloride and ketamine hydrochloride, and blood samples were collected from the external jugular vein. The hematological parameters measured included RBC, PCV, HGB, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RETIC, WBC, WBC differential, PLT, MPV, PDW, and PCT. Biochemical parameters included glucose, urea, creatinine, albumin, triglycerides, cholesterol, and enzymes (AST, ALT, ALKP, and GGT) activities. The results showed the higher glucose and urea concentrations and the same values for creatinine, triglycerides, and enzyme activities when compared to some previous reports. These findings highlighted the importance of considering handling methods and environmental conditions when interpreting biochemical parameters, contributing to improved health assessments and management practices for deer in captivity.
Keywords: Biochemical and hematological parameters, Captive wildlife, Domesticated animals, Fallow deer.
Delineando las tendencias temáticas en torno a la investigación de métodos computacionales en ciencias de la salud
Authors: Oscuvilca Tapia Elsa Carmen , Bermejo-Sánchez Fredy Ruperto , Noreña-Lucho Miriam Milagros , Estrada-Choque Efraín Ademar
Published: February 2025

En este estudio, adoptamos el término método de análisis de coocurrencia para explorar las tendencias temáticas en la literatura sobre métodos computacionales aplicados a las ciencias de la salud. Esbozamos los temas y subtemas clave que caracterizan esta área de investigación. Se utilizó el algoritmo Visualization of Similarities (VOS) para representar las relaciones entre palabras clave en sus grupos temáticos. Se detectaron cinco grupos: métodos computacionales y modelización, química computacional y dinámica molecular, biología computacional y análisis de datos, métodos computacionales y modelos biológicos, y modelización computacional y diseño de fármacos. El estudio indica que la integración de métodos computacionales en las ciencias de la salud es un campo en continua expansión. Las aplicaciones clave incluyen la modelización de procesos biológicos, la simulación de interacciones moleculares y la optimización de tratamientos médicos. Los diversos grupos analizados demuestran que las herramientas computacionales mejoran la exploración de los fenómenos biomédicos y aumentan la precisión de los diagnósticos, la personalización de las terapias y la eficiencia de la investigación farmacéutica.
ANALISIS SIFAT FISIKA DAN BIOLOGI PADA PEMBALUT SEKALI PAKAI DAN PEMBALUT PAKAI ULANG
Authors: Masyithah T Cut , Mariyanti
Published: February 2025

Pembalut merupakan produk yang berbentuk lembaran atau pad terbuat dari bahan selulosa atau sintetik yang digunakan untuk menyerap cairan menstruasi dari vagina. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif yang meliputi pengujian fisik pada sampel dengan cara mengukur ketebalan, Panjang, serta berat pada masing-masing sampel. Daya urai sampel ditentukan dengan menggunakan uji biodegradable yang dilakukan selama 14 hari. Pengujian daya serap dilakukan dengan uji absorpsi dengan cara sampel kering ditimbang kemudian ditambahkan cairan pengganti darah hingga terjadi kebocoran.pengujian antibakteri meliputi sterilisasi alat , pembuatan media selanjutnya pengujian aktivitas antibakteri yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode difusi dengan kontrol positif menggunakan ciprofloksasin dan kontrol negatif menggunakan aquadest steril yang di teteskan pada kertas cakram. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada sampel pembalut memiliki sifat fisik yang berbeda-beda, pembalut pakai ulang memiliki kapasitas absorpsi paling besar dibandingkan pembalut sekali pakai dan pada pembalut sekali pakai bersifat biodegradable serta sifat antibakteri Staphylococcus aureus memiliki zona hambat lebih besar dibandingkan dengan antibakteri Escherichia coli. Oleh karena itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil uji absorpsi yang memenuhi standar SNI 16-63632000 terdapat pada sampel pembalut sekali pakai dan pada uji antibakteri dapat disimpulkan bahwa aktivitas Staphylococcus aureus memiliki zona hambat lebih besar dibanding Escherichia coli.
FORMULASI SEDIAAN SABUN CAIR EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN SAMBUNG NYAWA (Gynura procumbens) SEBAGAI ANTIJAMUR TERHADAP JAMUR Candida albicans
Authors: Thaib Cut Masyithah , Chandra Devina , Anggraini May
Published: February 2025

Latar belakang: Keanerakaman tanaman obat dindonesia menjadi potensi besar dalam bidang kesehatan dan industri farmasi salah satunya tanaman obat sambung nyawa (Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr.), termasuk tanaman perdu yang tersebar luas di negara Asia. Tanaman ini memiliki kandungan senyawa flavonoid, sterol tak jenuh, triterpenoid, polifenol, saponin, steroid, asam klorogenat, asam kafeat, asam vanilat, asam para kumarat, asam para hidroksi benzoate, dan minyak atsiri (Uthia, et al., 2020).
Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apakah kombinasi ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa dan minyak zaitun dapat di formulasikan menjaadi sabun cair yang memenuhi standar dan memiliki aktifitas antijamuri terhadap bakteri  Candida albicans.
Metode: ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental, dengan mengekstraksi menggunakan pelarut etanol  dan dibuat sediaan sabun cair dengan konsentrasi 2%, 4%, dan 6%. Sediaan dievaliasi  pH, viskositas, dan daya busa. Kemudian diuji Aktivitas antibakteri dengan metode difusi cakram.
Hasil: Hasil evaluasi sediaan sesuai dengan SNI. Uji aktivitas antijamur sabun mandi cair ekstrak daun sambung nyawa terhadap jamur Candida albicans pada konsentrasi 2% menunjukkan diameter zona hambat 13,23 mm, konsentrasi 4% zona hambat 14,36 mm, konsentrasi 6% zona hambat 19,43 mm. Ekstrak daun sambung nyawa dapat diformulasikan dalam bentuk sediaan sabun mandi cair yang memenuhi kriteria SNI serta memiliki aktivitas antijamur terhadap jamur Candida albicans
Kesimpulan: Ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa (Gynura procumbens) dapat diformulasikan sebagai sediaan sabun mandi cair.Sediaan sabun mandi cair ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa(Gynura procumbens) memenuhi persyaratan evaluasi sediaan yang ditentukan. Sabun mandi cair ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa (Gynura procumbens) memiliki efektivitas antijamur Candida albicans. Dimana pada sediaan sabun mandi cair ekstrak etanol daun sambung nyawa yang memiliki aktivitas antijamur yang paling kuat pada Formulasi F3 ( konsentrasi 6%) zona hambat rata-rata sebesar 19,43 mm, mendekati kategori "kuat".
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU TERHADAP KEJADIAN DIARE PADA BALITA DI RS ROYAL PRIMA JAMBI
Authors: Tisnilawati  , Yulidar
Published: February 2025

Diare merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kematian, sebagaimana dibuktikan dengan meningkatnya angka kesakitan yang terkait dengan penyakit diare setiap tahunnya. Menurut temuan dari SKDI pada tahun 2023, angka kejadian diare secara keseluruhan di berbagai kelompok usia mencapai 2%, dengan 4,9% pada balita dan 3,9% pada bayi. Salah satu faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap masalah ini adalah kurangnya kesadaran tentang diare. Penelitian ini berusaha untuk mengeksplorasi hubungan antara kesadaran ibu dan terjadinya diare pada balita. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan desain cross-sectional. Lokasi penelitian adalah Rumah Sakit Royal Prima Jambi. Penelitian ini melibatkan seluruh ibu yang memiliki anak yang didiagnosis diare, yang berjumlah 18 partisipan. Metode pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan total sampling, dan data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada responden. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ditampilkan melalui melalui tabel distribusi frekuensi, kemudian diuji menggunakan analisis bivariat dengan uji statistik Chi-Square untuk menentukan keterkaitan antarvariabel dependen dan independen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai p sebesar 0,289 yang kurang dari 0,05, sehingga hipotesis diterima dan menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan kejadian diare pada balita di Rumah Sakit Royal Prima Jambi. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya diare antara lain adalah pemahaman ibu dan juga elemen-elemen lain yang mendukung. Pemahaman yang baik tentang penyakit diare dapat menumbuhkan sikap yang konstruktif, yang kemudian dapat menurunkan angka kejadian diare. Sebaliknya, pengetahuan yang tidak memadai dapat meningkatkan kemungkinan terjadinya diare. Telah diamati bahwa banyak ibu di Rumah Sakit Royal Prima Jambi memiliki pengetahuan yang terbatas mengenai penyakit diare. Oleh karena itu, disarankan agar tenaga kesehatan di rumah sakit memperkuat inisiatif promosi kesehatan mengenai penyakit diare untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat.
Impact of Gas Flaring on Forced Vital Capacity, Body Mass Index and Biochemical Parameters: Evidence from a Nigerian Oil-Bearing Community
Authors: Onwuka Ngozi Amanda , Obianime Atuboyedia Wolfe , Onwuka Kodichimma Serah
Published: February 2025

The Nigerian economy experienced a leap with oil exploitation as oil accounted for over 70% of the country’s foreign exchange earnings. However, oil exploitation precipitated the problem of gas flaring. Consequently, this study seeks to evaluate the aftermath of gas flaring on the Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Body Mass Index (BMI) and biochemical parameters of residents of Ibeno, an oil-bearing community in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Afaha Udoe, another community in AkwaIbom State which is over 60km away from Ibeno, was used as control. Lung function was assessed using a spirometer while weight and height were measured with a weighing balance and a stadiometer. Determination of serum Aspartate Aminotransferase, Alanine Aminotransferase and Alkaline Phosphatase was done using Kinetic Ultraviolet Test Optimised International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (Kinetic UV Test Optimised IFCC) method while serum Bilirubin, Albumin and Total Protein was done using Jendrassik and Gróf, Bromocresol Green and Biuret methods respectively. Both groups are in the same BMI categorisation band, therefore gas flaring has no impact on people’s BMI. There is no significant difference in baseline FVC; nevertheless, Control population presented a better FVC after stress (2.755L) compared to Test population (2.385L). The average aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, conjugate bilirubin, total bilirubin, albumin and total protein values were 6.420iu/L, 5.280 iu/L, 15.340 iu/L, 4.100 µmol/L, 7.500 µmol/L, 47.74 g/L, 74.040g/L for control subjects as against 14.500iu/L, 8.442iu/L, 21.096iu/L, 4.363 µmol/L, 8.790 µmol/L,42.314g/L, 69.712g/L for test subjects. All biochemical parameters tested were statistically significant against control at p < 0.05 except total protein. These results suggest imminent pathological situations in subjects exposed to gas flares, hence the call to end gas flaring.
Educating Rubber Farmers on The Use of Chemical Substances Affecting the Generation of B3 in Panca Desa Banyuasin I
Authors: Fratiwi Inike , Afriyani Asia , Wijayanti Ratih , Agus Muhammad
Published: February 2025

A program to educate rubber farmers on the use of chemicals with B3 impacts has been implemented in Panca Desa Banyuasin I by Serasan University. The program aimed to increase farmers' awareness and knowledge of the dangers of hazardous chemicals and encourage the adoption of more environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Several rubber farmers participated in extension and training that included materials on chemical management, organic fertilizer use, and environmentally friendly farming. The results of the activities showed that farmers' level of understanding of the materials improved significantly. However, farmers still need further guidance to completely abandon the use of chemicals. Initial changes in farming practices are starting to be seen, where farmers are starting to reduce direct contact with chemicals and consider organic alternatives. This activity is having a positive impact in minimizing health and environmental risks in Panca Desa Banyuasin I. However, to ensure sustainability, further assistance, financial support, and strengthening of policies related to environmentally friendly agricultural practices are needed.
Development of Interactive Learning Media Assisted by Filmora on Algebraic Forms Material
Authors: Widiyasari Ririn
Published: February 2025

The objective of this research is to develop interactive learning media assisted by Filmora for algebraic forms material. The research and development model used is model by ADDIE stages (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). This study was conducted at MTs Muhammadiyah 1 Ciputat with the research subjects consisting of seventh-grade students and a mathematics teacher. The results show that the learning media assisted by Filmora is valid for use based on expert validation results, with an average score of 90.71% from media experts, 93.06% from material experts, and 92.72% from language experts. The small-group trial indicated that the Filmora-assisted learning media is highly practical, with student responses averaging 85.81% and teacher responses averaging 86.11%. Meanwhile, in the large-group trial, the students' response score averaged 88.87%, categorized as very practical. The effectiveness level was 80% in both the small-group and large-group trials. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the Filmora-assisted learning media is valid, practical, and effective for teaching algebraic forms in mathematics. The results of this research are expected to benefit teachers, students, future researchers, and other related parties.
Perception Of Job Security In The Era Of Artificial Intelligence Among Journalists In Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Adibe Nwafor Kenneth , Chinasa Alegu Johnson , Nsude Ifeyinwa , Oketa Chibugo , Nweze Samuel , Francisca Nwakaego Ede , Veronica Nkechi Imakwu , Imakwu Veronica Nkechi , Joy Anulika Ogbu , O. Aleke Christian
Published: February 2025

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the way various jobs are done globally. In journalism, AI has been increasingly adopted in recent time in newsrooms, with tasks such as content generation, data analysis, and social media management being automated. This trend has sparked concerns among journalists all over the world, including Nigeria, particularly Ebonyi State, on the possibility of machines taking over their jobs in no distant time. This study investigated how practicing journalists in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, perceive the security of their job in the face of emerging era of AI. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the level of awareness of AI by practicing journalists in Ebonyi State, investigate the likely effects of AI on their job security, and evaluate their perception of job security in the era of AI. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Structured questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. A total of 280 practising journalist in Ebonyi state participated in the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which had a consistency or reliability coefficient of 0.85. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics and summarised using frequency tables. Findings show that majority of the respondents did not feel that their jobs were at risk of being taken over by AI but that AI would complement them in their jobs and increase their productivity. The study concludes that journalists in Ebonyi State appear not to face immediate replacement by AI. The study recommends that Nigerian journalists particularly those in Ebonyi State should not be complacent with the current situation of things. Instead, they should acquire relevant skills that would make them to remain relevant in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
A Need Analysis of English Local Culture for Lopus Village Tour Guide
Authors: Marchelya Aninda , Dangin Dangin
Published: February 2025

This study examines the necessity of English proficiency tailored to local culture for tour guides in Lopus Village, a rising tourism destination. With the increasing interest of international visitors, mastering English that integrates cultural elements becomes vital for effective communication and promoting local heritage. Using a qualitative research design, data were gathered through interviews, observations, and questionnaires involving local tour guides. The findings reveal specific language needs that align with the village’s cultural uniqueness, highlighting the importance of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and integrated English skills for the tourism sector. This study underscores the significance of a needs-based approach to language training in local tourism.
Relationship between Individualized Consideration and Succession Management of Employees in the Public Sector in Kenya
Authors: Mark Lydia , Simiyu Alice Nanjala , Omondi Mary
Published: February 2025

Succession management is a critical function in any business. It helps the leaders identify the potential leaders who can assume managerial positions in case a person holding a leadership position leaves the organization for various reasons.  Effective succession management enables the organization to continue its operations during leadership transitions with minimal disruption. At both the national and county government levels, Kenya's public service currently faces recurrent succession management challenges which have been occasioned by an aging workforce, staffing gaps, skills mismatch and high staff turnover which if not resolved will affect the quality of service delivered. This research sought to determine the relationship between individualized consideration and succession management of employees in the public sector in Kenya. The study was conducted in twenty-two (22) ministries in Kenya because they are experiencing recurrent succession management challenges. Theory that guided the research was Transformational Leadership Theory and the Leadership Pipeline Model. A descriptive survey research design was used combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study’s targeted population was 597 heads of state departments (directors) and human resource managers from 22 ministries in Kenya. Using the purposive sampling technique, 240 respondents were selected for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and an interview guide. The correlation analysis results revealed that individualized consideration (r = 0.641, p<0.05) had a strong positive relationship with succession management. Further, ANOVA results revealed that individualized consideration exerts a significant and positive relationship with succession management of employees in the public sector in Kenya (F (1, 201) = 140.535, p<.001). The study concluded that individualized consideration has a notable and positive connection with succession management. However, based on the study findings, the individualized consideration dimension is rarely practiced by the leaders hence they should improve on practicing this transformational leadership dimension. The researcher recommends that leaders should emphasize on treating employees individually, listening to them, coaching them and guiding them to develop their careers.
EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA: OS DESAFIOS DA INCLUSÃO NAS ESCOLAS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Araujo Cláudia Lima de , Santos Queila Pereira , Ribeiro Hellen Maura Lucidia , Freitas Eliene Barbosa do Nascimento de , Bueno Edinéia , Coutinho Diógenes José Gusmão
Published: February 2025

Este artigo traz informações sobre a educação inclusiva, nunca se ouviu falar tanto sobre o tema como atualmente e não é para menos, já que o assunto possui grande importância e merece ser discutido. A pesquisa desse artigo é bibliográfica e exploratória, uma reflexão sobre a educação inclusiva e a capacidade de aceitação das diversidades dos indivíduos, na sociedade e escola, garantindo acesso igualitário às oportunidades. Trouxemos informações para entender quais são as políticas públicas que falam sobre a educação inclusiva, procuramos levantar discussões teóricas sobre a função da escola e o papel do professor frente à educação inclusiva. O artigo traz reflexões sobre a necessidade de se compreender o que de fato é a inclusão e que a escola precisa ser um espaço para a expressão das diferenças. Discute a necessidade do compromisso governamental no sentido de efetivar investimentos que contribuam para a implementação das ações   educacionais necessárias para uma verdadeira inclusão. O assunto não é exclusivo, contudo, é bastante relevante para a comunidade escolar e a sociedade como um todo, o tema precisa de estudos que visem buscar garantia de que melhorias irão acontecer na prática, e direitos irão ser atendidos. Conclui-se que educação inclusiva, deve ser vista como uma oportunidade de inserir os alunos de forma igualitária nas instituições de ensino, sendo preciso uma rede de apoio, como pais, docentes que estão em contato direto com os alunos, gestores, governantes e instituições filantrópicas.
The influence of a rock glacier on the riverbed hydrological system
Authors: Charonnat Bastien , Baraer Michel , Valence Eole , Masse-Dufresne Janie , Monty Chloé , Wang Kaiyuan , Devoie Elise , McKenzie Jeffrey M.
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Climate change is accelerating cryosphere degradation in mountainous regions, altering hydrological and geomorphological dynamics in deglaciating catchments. Among cryospheric features, rock glaciers degrade more slowly than glaciers, providing a sustained influence on water resources in alpine watersheds. This study investigates the role of a rock glacier interacting with the Shár Shaw Tagà River (Grizzly Creek) riverbed in the St. Elias Mountains (Yukon, Canada), using a unique multimethod approach that integrates hydro-physicochemical and isotopic characterization, drone-based thermal infrared (TIR) imagery, and visible time-lapse (TL) imagery. Results assess that rock glaciers, due to their geomorphic properties, can constrict riverbeds and alluvial aquifers, and control shallow groundwater flow, leading to notable changes in channel structure and groundwater discharge. These disruptions promote downstream cryo-hydrological processes by facilitating aufeis formation and modifying the physicochemical properties of streamflow. Additional findings highlight the critical role of rock glaciers and proglacial systems in connecting mountain cryosphere and deep groundwater systems, with consequent implications for mountain hydrology and water resources.
Modelling the impact of anthropogenic aerosols on CCN concentrations over a rural boreal forest environment
Authors: Clusius Petri , Baykara Metin , Xavier Carlton , Zhou Putian , Tyree Juniper , Foreback Benjamin , Äijälä Mikko , Graeffe Frans , Petäjä Tuukka , Kulmala Markku , Paasonen Pauli , Palmer Paul I. , Boy Michael
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The radiative properties of clouds depend partially on the cloud droplet number concentration, which is determined by the concentration of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) when the clouds are formed. In turn, CCN concentrations are determined by the atmospheric particle size distribution and their chemical composition. We use a novel Lagrangian modelling framework to examine the origins and history of gas and aerosol components observed at the boreal forest measurement site SMEAR II, and their potential to act as CCN. This framework combines: a) global emission datasets, b) backward trajectories from the FLEXible PARTicle dispersion model (FLEXPART) airmass dispersion model, c) a detailed description of atmospheric chemistry and aerosol dynamics from the Model to Simulate the Concentration of Organic Vapours, Sulphuric Acid and Aerosol Particles (SOSAA). We apply this SOSAA-FP (FP standing for FLEXPART) framework to simulate a period from March to October 2018 with one hour time resolution, focusing on the concentrations of CCN between 0.1–1.2 % maximum supersaturation as calculated by the κ-Köhler theory (with respective dry particle diameter of activation ca. 175–35 nm). We find that the model PM1 fraction of primary particles, sulfates and secondary organic aerosol correlate well with the observed organic aerosol and sulfate trends and explain most of the observed organic aerosol and sulfate PM1 mass. Our results show that primary particle emissions play a considerable role in CCN concentrations even at a rural site such as SMEAR II. Changes in atmospheric cluster formation rates had a relatively weak impact on the CCN concentrations in the sensitivity runs. Enhanced cluster formation increased (decreased) the CCN concentrations for the highest (lowest) maximum supersaturation. Without any cluster formation our modelled median CCN concentrations changed by –48 % and +23 % for supersaturations of 1.2 % and 0.1 %, respectively, whereas omitting primary particle emissions had a decreasing effect in all calculated CCN supersaturation classes (–82 % and –33 % decrease in median CCN of 1.2 % and 0.1 % supersaturation, respectively). While the enhancing effect of cluster formation to high supersaturation (i.e., small diameter) CCN concentrations is unsurprising, the weak sensitivity to cluster formation rates and the decreasing effect to lowest supersaturation CCN was unexpected, as was the strong influence of anthropogenic primary emissions. The Lagrangian model framework showed its power, as it was possible to trace down the causes behind the unexpected outcomes by comparing how the particle population evolved along the trajectories in different sensitivity tests.
Turbine- and farm-scale power losses in wind farms: an alternative to wake and farm blockage losses
Authors: Kirby Andrew , Nishino Takafumi , Lanzilao Luca , Dunstan Thomas D. , Meyers Johan
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Turbine–wake and farm–atmosphere interactions can reduce wind farm power production. To model farm performance, it is important to understand the impact of different flow effects on the farm efficiency (i.e. farm power normalised by the power of the same number of isolated turbines). In this study we analyse the results of 43 large-eddy simulations (LESs) of wind farms in a range of conventionally neutral boundary layers (CNBLs). First, we show that the farm efficiency ηf is not well correlated with the wake efficiency ηw (i.e. farm power normalised by the power of front-row turbines). This suggests that existing metrics, classifying the loss of farm power into wake loss and farm blockage loss, are not best suited for understanding large wind farm performance. We then evaluate the assumption of scale separation in the two-scale momentum theory (Nishino and Dunstan, 2020) using the LES results. Building upon this theory, we propose two new metrics for wind farm performance: turbine-scale efficiency ηTS, reflecting the losses due to turbine–wake interactions, and farm-scale efficiency ηFS, indicating the losses due to farm–atmosphere interactions. The LES results show that ηTS is insensitive to the atmospheric condition, whereas ηFS is insensitive to the turbine layout. Finally, we show that a recently developed analytical wind farm model predicts ηFS with an average error of 5.7 % from the LES results.
Desiccation Shrinkage and Cracking Modelling of Expansive Soil Using XFEM
Authors:   , Stapley Grace
Published: February 2025

Desiccation-induced cracking in soils poses significant challenges to geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, often damaging earthen structures. This thesis advances understanding of drying shrinkage and cracking mechanisms and proposes a novel numerical modelling approach to estimate and correlate cracking damage. Experimental data were used to develop a comprehensive model that incorporates drying shrinkage and tensile cracking in expansive soils. The unique numerical model was validated against laboratory and field experiments, offering valuable insights into the role of material properties, and external forces. The further application of this research enhances soil-supported structures durability by providing a robust framework for simulating desiccation cracking.
The Importance of Big Data Analytics In Developing Marketing Strategies: Analytical Study of The Opinions of A Sample of Zain Mobile Communications Company Customers
Authors: Fadhil Mohammed Maher
Published: February 2025

This research examined the role of big data analytics in improving Zain's marketing plans and pointed out how big data helps segment customers into groups, create personalized marketing campaigns, and make decisions quickly. The research aims primarily to determine The Importance of Big Data Analytics in Developing Marketing Strategies Through its dimensions (identifying customer needs- targeting customers- developing marketing strategies- enhancing the customer experience- improving marketing return on investment- improving marketing decision-making- marketing success- understanding changes in consumer behaviour- big data and mining it), all of these dimensions were formulated in the form of research questions that embody the variables and dimensions in a general manner without going into the fine details and defining their dimensions. The research community consisted of 400 employees working at Zain Company. The sample was selected randomly from different job levels in the company. The sample size was 150 employees from within the research community. The questionnaire form was distributed to them randomly. After that, the forms were collected and entered into the computer. The findings showed that big data analytics is essential for understanding customer behaviour, improving marketing ROI, and encouraging new ideas in the telecom sector. However, issues such as data privacy concerns, high setup costs, and the need for experts were identified. The research concluded with smart suggestions for fixing these issues, such as investing in better tools and employee training and using predictive analytics to retain customers
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the 9-item Indonesian HIV/AIDS Stigma Scale (InHASS-9) for the general population
Authors: Arifin Bustanul , Alkaff Firas F. , Salamah Sovia , Rauf Saidah , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , Noor Rasuane , Perwitasari Dyah A. , Padmawati Retna S. , Alkaff Sylmina D. , Dwicahya Bambang , Yuliet Yuliet , Fajriansyah Fajriansyah , Postma Maarten J. , Kurniawan Muh D. , R. Rokhman Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Stigma against people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (PLWHA) poses significant health threats and contributes to the uncontrolled transmission of HIV. Although tools for measuring stigma against PLWHA have been validated in Indonesia, a previous study was geographically limited and conducted with small sample sizes. The aim of this study was to perform cross-cultural adaptation and validate the psychometric properties of the 9-item Indonesian HIV/AIDS Stigma Scale (InHASS-9) in the Indonesian general population. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, the study recruited 1,302 participants from six major islands in Indonesia. The validity of the instrument was determined using recognized group validity and construct validity, while internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha. During the adaptation phase, nine simple items were finalized for inclusion in the scale. The findings revealed that the InHASS-9 instrument exhibited strong internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.83, indicating high reliability. In conclusion, the InHASS-9 instrument is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the extent of social stigma associated with PLWHA in Indonesia.
Risk Factors of Audit Fees of Listed Financial Services in Nigeria
Authors: P. E. Akinninyi, , A. O. Umoren, , N. I. Ibok, , R. O. Ugwoke,
Published: February 2025

The volatile nature of Nigeria’s business environment, marked by high regulatory intensity and inherent risks, poses challenges for financial service firms, particularly in meeting mandatory audit obligations. This study examined the effect of risk factors (liquidity risk and operational risk) on audit fees purposely selected among 26 listed financial service firms in Nigeria. Using an ex-post facto research design and panel Least regression model, secondary data from 286 observations (2013–2023) were analyzed. Findings revealed that liquidity risk significantly and negatively affects audit fees (Coefficient = -0.110635, p = 0.0288), indicating firms with better liquidity management incur lower audit costs. Operational risk (Coefficient = 0.025628, p = 0.2899) showed no significant effect. With an R-squared value of 0.472829, the model explained 47.3% of audit fee variations. These findings conclude that liquidity risk is a determinant of audit fees, while operational risk exerts an indirect influence moderated by regulatory frameworks and internal controls mechanisms. The study recommended managers adopt effective liquidity and operational management practices to mitigate perceived risks and negotiate lower audit fees, urging policymakers to emphasize liquidity-focused frameworks. This study contributes to the limited empirical literature on audit fee determinants in Nigeria, offering practical implications for managers, auditors, and regulators.