bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Associations Among Tremor Amplitude, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Patients with Essential Tremor
Authors: Gerbasi Margaret E. , Elble Rodger J. , Jones Eddie , Gillespie Alexander , Jarvis John , Chertavian Elizabeth , Smith Zachary , Nejati Mina , Shih Ludy C.
Published: May 2024

Background: Essential tremor (ET) is a disabling syndrome consisting of tremor, primarily in the upper limbs. We assessed the correlation of The Essential Tremor Rating Assessment Scale (TETRAS) Performance Item 4 ratings of upper limb tremor with the TETRAS activities of daily living (ADL) subscale and with 2 quality of life (QoL) scales.
Methods: This noninterventional, cross-sectional, point-in-time survey of neurologists(n = 60), primary care physicians (n = 38), and their patients with ET (n = 1,003) used real-world data collected through the Adelphi ET Disease Specific Programme™. Physician-reported measures (TETRAS Performance Item 4 and TETRAS ADL total) and patient-reported QoL measures (generic EuroQol-5 Dimension 5 Level [EQ-5D-5 L] and ET-specific Quality of Life in Essential Tremor Questionnaire (QUEST)) were assessed with bivariate and multivariable analyses. Sensitivity analyses were also conducted.
Results: The bivariate association between TETRAS Performance Item 4 score and TETRAS ADL total score was high (Pearson r = 0.761, P < 0.001). The bivariate associations between TETRAS Performance Item 4 score and EQ-5D-5 L index score (r = –0.410, P < 0.001) and between TETRAS ADL total score and EQ-5D-5 L index score (r = –0.543, P < 0.001) were moderate. The bivariate associations between TETRAS Performance Item 4 score and QUEST total score (r = 0.457, P < 0.001), and between TETRAS ADL total score and QUEST total score (r = 0.630, P < 0.001) were also moderate. These associations were unaltered by the inclusion of covariates.
Discussion: This study showed that greater tremor severity (TETRAS Performance Item 4) was positively correlated with ADL impairment (TETRAS ADL) and negatively associated with QoL (EQ-5D-5 L and QUEST). TETRAS Performance Item 4 score is a robust predictor of TETRAS ADL total score, and TETRAS Performance Item 4 and TETRAS ADL total scores were robust predictors of the 2 QoL scales. The results demonstrate the value of TETRAS scores as valid endpoints for future clinical trials.
Highlights
This real-world study assessed TETRAS scores as predictors of impaired QoL in ET. TETRAS Performance Item 4 and ADL were associated with EQ-5D-5 L and QUEST. TETRAS scores may serve as valid endpoints for future clinical trials.
Discipline Management Practices and Students’ Discipline: A Case of Private Secondary Schools in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda
Authors: Kaweesi Muhamadi , Wamiti Hamisi Mukasa , Nabitula Agnes , Muweesi Charles
Published: May 2024

The centrality of student discipline and its management in the success of educational processes cannot be over emphasised. Although various student discipline managements practices have been employed world over, including Uganda, related studies have mostly overlooked student leaders’ perspectives in favour of those of administrators and teachers. This study, which involved student leaders in addition to teachers, examined the relationship between student discipline management practices and student discipline at private secondary schools in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda. A focus group discussion guide and a closed-ended questionnaire, respectively, were utilised to gather data from a sample of 113 teachers and 46 student leaders, randomly chosen from 4 private secondary schools. Using census inquiry, discipline management teachers from the four schools were interviewed. A sequential explanatory study design using a mixed-methods paradigm was employed. Pearson's product-moment correlation analysis was performed to examine the hypotheses. Qualitative data were examined using content analysis. The findings revealed a statistically significant association between: guidance and counselling and student discipline (r = 0.539, p = 0.006), parental involvement and student discipline (r = 0.499, p = 0.009), and the administration of punishments and student discipline (r = 0.381, p = 0.003). Similar findings emerged from the qualitative findings. They demonstrated that in the schools under study, student discipline management practices support student discipline. The study offers managers of private secondary schools advice to: implement a systematic strategy to involve parents in the management of the critical transition of adolescents from childhood to adulthood; encourage deterrent punishments with a positive behavioural impact; and to set up regular refresher programmes to retool teachers in contemporary ways of guidance and counselling.
Bienestar y habitar en la vivienda de interés prioritario en Medellín-Colombia
Authors: Gómez-Ospina Luis Hernando , Restrepo-Yepes Angela María , Herrán Coppelia , Hernández-Calle Jonathan Andrés
Published: May 2024

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo reconocer los factores que explican el bienestar en el habitar viviendas de interés prioritario-VIP en Medellín, Colombia. Se desarrolló una metodología mixta con dos fases. En la fase cuantitativa, se aplicó una encuesta y se utilizó la técnica de análisis factorial exploratorio para calcular los factores del bienestar. En la fase cualitativa se realizaron grupos focales para profundizar en las condiciones del bienestar. Los resultados de la fase cuantitativa sugieren los siguientes componentes del bienestar en el habitar: obligaciones económicas, estado de salud, promoción de la salud y prevención de enfermedad, relaciones vecinales, entorno y hábitos para la salud y vivienda adecuada. En la fase cualitativa los participantes reconocieron que las condiciones asociadas a la salud aportan al bienestar en el habitar, más allá de lo económico. En conclusión, el bienestar en el habitar va más allá de la cobertura de las necesidades básicas tangibles.
Does the polarity of radial head arthroplasty affect functional outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Agyeman Kofi , Minaie Arya , Dodds Seth D.
Published: May 2024

Background: Radial head arthroplasty allows a high degree of customizability, and implant polarity has emerged as an important variable. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate differences in functional and clinical outcomes between patients receiving monopolar and bipolar radial head prosthetic implants. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were employed, and 65 articles were identified in three databases. Twelve articles contained non-English or insufficient text and were consequently excluded, and 20 others did not contain sufficient data or follow-up. The remaining 33 articles were qualitatively and quantitatively reviewed. Results: In total, 33 populations were identified, with 809 unduplicated patients: 565 with monopolar and 244 with bipolar implants. In these respective patients, the mean follow-up was 40.2 and 56.9 months. Average Mayo Elbow Performance Score were 86.7 and 87.4 (P=0.80), respectively; average Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand scores were 17.9 and 14.7 (P=0.47), and average final flexion/extension arcs were 119.4° and 118.7° (P=0.48). Revision rates were 4.07% and 6.56%, while complication rates were 19.65% and 20.08% in the respective monopolar and bipolar patients. These increased relative risks associated with bipolar implants were not significant.Conclusions: Radial head implant polarity does not appear to affect functional outcomes. While bipolar prosthetic design may increase the risks of revision and complications, the increases were not significant.Level of evidence: IV.
A Phenomenological Investigation of Student Leadership in College Marching Bands
Authors: Cumberledge Jason P. , Silvey Brian A. , Noon Christian M. , Hall Faith
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this phenomenological investigation was to examine the lived experiences of undergraduate students serving in leadership roles in college marching bands. Ten student leaders completed written responses to an open set of questions that were then discussed during two corresponding in-depth interviews. The following research questions were addressed: (1) How do student leaders describe their experiences in college marching band? (2) How do student leaders perceive their growth through these experiences? (3) How do students perceive these experiences in relation to their future careers? Our findings indicated that student leaders may gain invaluable experience by adapting and reacting to challenges and reflecting on those experiences in ways that inform future behaviors. These experiences, from students’ communications with directors to opportunities for mentorship between peers, affected their growth in leadership roles. Participants—particularly those who were music education majors—actively used their experiences to build a vision for themselves and their future careers.
ASSESSMENT OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT PROTEINS IN SELECTED INDIGENOUS BREAD WHEAT VARIETIES OF PAKISTAN
Authors: KHAN TN , RASHID K , QAMAR M , SOHAIL M , ABBAS SH , WAQAR S , SHAKOOR A , HUSSAIN I , ARSHAD M , USMAN M , IQBAL H , VASEER SG , KHALIL MU
Published: May 2024

Higher molecular weight gluten subunits (HMW-GS) articulate variation in allelic frequency, reflecting a strong correlation with bread quality. In order to determine this quality trait, 23 different Pakistani indigenous wheat varieties were screened that may be used as selection criteria in a breeding program. For detecting variations in HMW-GS, sodium dodecyl sulfate acrylamide gel electrophoresis was used. In all, 77 Glu-1 were identified including 25 at Glu-A1, 26 at Glu-B1 and 26 at Glu-D1. Alleles at Glu-1 were 2* with a frequency of 53.3%  and N with 60% frequency at Glu-A1, 6+8 with 60%, 17+18  with 45 % at Glu-B1 and 5+10 with 60% and 72% at Glu-D1. The highest frequency of subunits 20 and 5+10 were found at Glu-B1-e and Glu-D1 (a), followed by a frequency of 2* and Null at Glu-A1 (b, c), which is then followed by 2+12 at GluD-1 (a). The lowest frequency of 13+16, 17+18 and 6+8 were observed at Glu-B1 (f, i, d), respectively. Glu-A1, Glu-B1, and Glu-D1 alleles showed genetic index (i.e.  0.587, 0.54), (0.587. 0.065 and 0.48, 0.39, respectively) with an average of 0.55 and 0.37. The glu-D1 locus has a lower genetic index comparatively. The composition N, 20, 5+10 was found in maximum number (4) in Fakhr-e-Sarhad, Pasban, Pirsabak-2004 and Tatara genotypes, followed by the composition of 2*, 20, 2+12 in one check (Marvi-2000) and two varieties i.e. Chakwal-97 and Bakhtawar-92. The results describing the allelic frequency and composition of bread wheat would benefit further breeding plans for wheat to select good quality parameters.
Library Service Strategies in Increasing Student Reading Interest
Authors: Athiyallah Arina , Qazi Zada Mohd Ziaolhaq , Utarini Viola Sakinah , Alifah Rifda
Published: May 2024

Reading is important for students as it will influence their skills and knowledge. The research aims to explain and describe library service strategies in enhancing students' reading interest at Budi Cendekia Islamic School Junior High School and Al-Hasra Senior High School. The research method employed a qualitative case study approach. Data collection techniques included documentation, observation, and interviews. Data processing involved reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity was ensured through credibility and confirmability. Research findings: (1) Reading interest analysis: students have a high interest in reading during breaks, free periods, and books that meet their needs. (2) Service strategies: provision of fiction books, selection of reading ambassadors, procurement of relevant learning materials, book provision surveys, creating reading corners, library electronic services, and literacy competitions. (3) Impact: increasing students' enthusiasm for reading inside or outside the library. Conclusion: library services have been operating at their maximum capacity to enhance students' enthusiasm for reading.
Atypical Presentation of Neuropsychiatric Variant of Wilson’s Disease and Clinical Improvement with Elemental Zinc Monotherapy
Authors: Kaur Simranjit , Kumar Tripathi Utkarsh , Chakladar Abhishek , Ahmed Zaid , Verma Gaurav , Martin Alphonse Alexander , Paul Ankan
Published: May 2024

Wilson’s disease has been referred to as “the great masquerader” because it has a plethora of clinical manifestations based on the organ system involved.1 Current understanding is that neuropsychiatric WD develops after years of subclinical hepatic dysfunction.1 Neurologic dysfunction typically begins at approximately 20 years of age but can present earlier or later.2 In WD, the predominant neurologic manifestations (60%) are dysarthria, tremor and ataxia, followed by dystonia (15%) and parkinsonism (11%).3,4 In WD, pure psychiatric presentations are typically seen in patients in their teens. However, symptoms are often non-specific and frequently misdiagnosed as behavioral problems.5 Therefore, in many cases, when the clinical suspicion is low, the diagnosis of Wilson’s disease is often delayed or missed.
Effective Teaching Strategies for Multilevel Classes: A Focus on Alternating Instructional Modes
Authors: El Ouahabi Fatima Zahra , El Bouzaidi Rachid Drissi , Chaiba Abdellah , Hamdaoui Lahbib , Erragragui Mohamed
Published: May 2024

This paper explores a teaching strategy in multilevel classes (MLCs) to tackle learning time loss and teacher strain. Focused on Moroccan primary education, the strategy involves alternating traditional and virtual teaching methods. Expanding previous research, this work 3rd year primary Arabic language and 4th year primary Islamic Education double-level classing. Using NetSupport School software, lessons were conducted with real and virtual teachers’ presences, analyzing impacts on lesson duration, teacher effort, and learners’ time on task. Results demonstrate the strategy significantly increased effective lesson duration in experimental groups, reducing teacher intervention time and increasing learner task duration compared to controls. Virtual teacher presence showed promise in managing time-out and enhancing student engagement, particularly with the learners' permanent teacher. Challenges emerged when learners interacted with alternative virtual teachers, highlighting the significance of the teacher's perceived status on student engagement and non-adaptation of the learners to a new virtual teacher. For a deep interpretation of this non-adaptation, the importance of the perceived "status" of the teacher has been developed. This study underscores strategic teaching's importance in MLCs to optimize learning outcomes and mitigate time constraints. It emphasizes the pivotal role of the teacher's perceived status in student engagement dynamics.
Biomedical Researchers Should be Taught Statistics Differently than Biostatisticians in Training: Illustration of a Module within a Clinical Research Seminar Course
Authors: Samsa Gregory P. , Grambow Steven C. , Neely Megan L. , Pomann Gina-Maria , Davenport Clemontina , Ashner Marissa , Troy Jesse D.
Published: May 2024

The predominant model for biomedical research is team science. Two critical members of the team are the clinical investigator and the biostatistician. Typically, the biostatistician performs statistical analyses and the clinical investigator interprets the results. Clinical investigators have different background and interests than biostatisticians, and should be taught statistics differently. Concepts should be phrased in plain language, illustrations should replace mathematical derivations, and underlying statistical concepts should be explicitly named. Consistent with basic principles of constructivism, clinical investigators and biostatisticians will (and should) have different but overlapping mental maps of statistics. Our approach is illustrated through the description of a module within a research seminar course for clinical investigators.
Exploration Of Instagram Usage As A Learning Media For Arabic Language (Content Analysis on Instagram Account @takallam.arabiyyah)
Authors: Khofiyya Nida An , Nurmala Mia , Tatang Tatang
Published: May 2024

The widespread use of social media in the current 4.0 era signifies that it has become a necessity for society, with one notable platform being the Instagram application. Instagram serves as a platform for users to share their moments through photos and videos. This research aims to demonstrate to Instagram users that the platform offers additional benefits, particularly as a medium for learning Arabic more easily and efficiently. The method employed in this research is qualitative. The researcher assumes a pivotal role as the primary data collection tool, comprehending the context and analyzing information acquired from the Instagram account @takallam.arabiyyah. The primary data collection technique utilized is content analysis, involving the examination of verbal and visual data from social media. This article will delve into the utilization of the Instagram account @takallam.arabiyyah as a medium for learning Arabic, as well as explore the advantages and disadvantages of Instagram as a platform for Arabic language learning.
Experiencias de supervivencia de personas excuidadoras de pacientes con Alzheimer
Authors: Chaves Ortiz María Soledad
Published: May 2024

El número de estudios sobre la forma en que las personas excuidadoras de pacientes con Alzheimer enfrentan y desarrollan el proceso de duelo son limitados.  El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los posibles efectos biopsicosociales producto de ser una persona cuidadora. Se realizó a través de un análisis de contenido cualitativo por categorías de forma manual, tomando en cuenta su experiencia personal y el vínculo con la persona a cargo. La muestra estaba conformada por 16 personas ex cuidadoras de pacientes con Alzheimer, 3 hombres y 13 mujeres, de nacionalidad costarricense (10), española (2), mexicana (1), venezolana (2) y nicaragüense (1). Entre los resultados de mayor relevancia se encuentra que la mayoría de las personas excuidadoras se hicieron cargo de su madre o conyugue de forma voluntaria, el 81,25% no contaba con ningún conocimiento previo del cuido de un paciente con Alzheimer, factor determinante para generar mayor estrés y sobrecarga, hubo afectación psicosocial y económica. El cierre del proceso de duelo y el sentido de vida, no se alcanza por parte de todos los excuidadores.
Correlation of Demographic Characteristics to Bone Calcium and Vitamin D in Patient taking Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Authors: Memon Yasra , Shaikh Imran Ali , Karim Imran , Shaikh Tariq Zaffar
Published: May 2024

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) works by blocking the hydrogen-potassium ATPase inhibitor H/K ATPase inhibitor located on gastric parietal cells. It blocks the last step of acid production that is why it is more potent and effective than other acid suppressants like H2 blockers, 99% of gastric acid secretion is reduced by using it. Objective: To evaluate Demographic characteristics of individuals using proton pump inhibitor (PPI) all over Sindh. Methods: The Quasi experimental study contained 227 young individuals of age 20-45years having acid peptic disease, dyspepsia. Study was taken place in Medicine OPDs of Jamshoro and Hyderabad at Civil Hospital and duration of study was from 15th March 2020 to 15th September 2020. All individuals taking proton pump inhibitor were excluded from study. Sampling technique was non-probability convenient sampling. SPSS version 21.0 software was used to analyze the data. The student paired t test was used at the confidence interval of 95%, apart from it the P-value is observed ≤ 0.05. Results: There was no effect on demographic characteristics of individuals using proton pump inhibitor (PPI) all over Sindh on serum calcium and vitamin D levels. Therefore, p-value was seen 0.7 for the serum calcium and 0.1 for Serum Vitamin D. Conclusions: In any group of age, gender, residential status there is no effect on serum calcium and vitamin D with use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for less than 6 months.
A Cross-Sectional Preview of Correlates of Treatment Delay of Urinary Incontinence
Authors: Saaqib Shazia , Eusoph Amna Zia , Jameel Amara
Published: May 2024

The prevalence of Urinary incontinence in geriatric women and its silent endurance poses high emotional burden as stigma attached to this condition often leads to reluctance in seeking timely medical assistance. However, affirmation to common characteristics of delayed help seeking behaviour can identify vulnerable women for further assistance.Objective: To determine the correlates of treatment delay of urinary incontinence by evaluating common characteristics of those who had delayed their treatment. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Lady Willingdon Hospital's gynecology outdoors over a three-year period from June 1, 2019, to May31, 2022. Out of 364 incontinent women, 198 participants were selected with aged above eighteen and incontinence for at least one year. Demographic information and UI-related factors of the participants were collected and evaluated by dividing data into short (less than or equal to three years) and long (greater than three years) delay groups. Correlates of treatment delay were determined by regression analysis using SPSS version 20.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The respondents reported a treatment delay between one and thirty years; nearly half (59.60 percent) indicated a delay of more than three years. Age above fifty (odds ratio [OR] = 11.39; confidence interval [CI]: 4.30-30.18), embarrassment (OR = 3.63; CI: 1.19-11.12), lower subjective severity of symptoms (OR = 6.31; CI: 2.06-19.35), and stress incontinence (OR = 5.80; CI: 1.97-17.12) were significantly associated with treatment delay in regression analysis. Conclusions: In this study population, the correlates of treatment delay were age above fifty, embarrassment, lower subjective symptoms, and stress incontinence.
CALDERÓN-ZYGMUND COMMUTATORS OF TYPE THETA ON GENERALIZED MORREY-LORENTZ SPACE
Authors: Nghĩa Lê Trung , Phát Phan Thành , Thức Lê Minh , Thành Dư Kim , Dũng Trần Trí
Published: May 2024

Trong bài báo này, chúng tôi xét hoán tử Calderón-Zygmund loại  (xem Định nghĩa 1.3 , 1.4 và 1.5 trong Phần 1) trong không gian Morrey – Lorentz tổng quát  (xem Định nghĩa 1.1). Trước tiên chúng tôi thiết lập đánh giá điểm cho toán tử cực đại Hardy-Littlewood và toán tử cực đại chặt tác động lên toán tử Calderón-Zygmund loại  và hoán tử của nó (xem Bổ đề 2.4 và 2.5 trong Phần 2) bằng cách sử dụng bất đẳng thức Kolmogorov, bất đẳng thức Holder, các điều kiện của nhân chuẩn trong định nghĩa của toán tử Calderón-Zygmund loại  và hệ quả nổi tiếng của bất đẳng thức John-Nirenberg. Sử dụng các đánh giá điểm quan trọng này, chúng tôi chứng minh được rằng các toán tử Calderón-Zygmund loại  bị chặn trên không gian Morrey – Lorentz tổng quát (xem Định lý 2.1) dựa theo ý tưởng và kỹ thuật liên quan đến toán tử cực đại trong công trình của Thai et al. (2022), Carro et al. (2021) và Liu et al. (2002). Hơn nữa, kết hợp đánh giá điểm cho toán tử cực đại nhọn tác động lên hoán tử Calderón-Zygmund loại  và tính bị chặn của toán tử Calderón-Zygmund trên , chúng tôi chứng minh được hoán tử  loại  cũng bị chặn trên không gian này.
CON NGƯỜI THA HƯƠNG TRONG TRUYỆN NGẮN BÌNH THUẬN SAU NĂM 1986
Authors: Vân Bùi Thị Kim
Published: May 2024

Con người tha hương trong tác phẩm văn học xuất hiện rất sớm, từ trong sử thi thời cổ đại cho đến ngày nay, nhưng nhân vật tha hương trong tác phẩm qua từng bối cảnh lịch sử xã hội ở mỗi thời đại có những đặc điểm khác nhau. Ở bài viết này chỉ khảo sát và giới thiệu con người tha hương trong một số truyện ngắn Bình Thuận sau năm 1986, để thấy sự đóng góp của một số tác giả tiêu biểu về cách nhìn, cách cảm nhận đối với những con người vì hoàn cảnh nhất định phải sống xa quê hương, đất nước.
MODERN ART PRACTICE IN THE FIELD OF TEXTILE ART OF THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN
Authors: Елхина А.В.
Published: May 2024

Лоскутное шитье, гобелен, войлок — современные направления развития художественного текстиля в Республике Башкортостан. В статье проведен обзор творчества мастеров разных направлений, перечень их знаковых работ. На что опираются художники в своем творчестве, что бережно сохраняют, а где смело экспериментируют, рискуют, создают новое.

Patchwork, tapestry, felt are modern trends in the development of artistic textiles in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The article provides an overview of the masters of different directions, a list of their iconic works. What artists rely on in their work, what they carefully preserve. And where they boldly experiment, take risks, create new things.
REFERENCES TO SPACE AND UNIVERSE THEMES IN THE ART WORKS OF WEAVING, SHOWCASED BY TAPESTRY PROJECTS BY STUDENTS FROM THE URAL STATE UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ARTS AND THE FOUNDER OF THE URAL TAPESTRY SCHOOL
Authors: Орешко О.Л. , Денисова О.С.
Published: May 2024

Диапазон тем, воплощаемых с помощью техники ручного ткачества, обширен и многообразен. Исследование и раскрытие темы космоса — основная цель данной публикации. Тема рассматривается на примерах работ студентов Уральского государственного архитектурного университета имени Н. С. Алферова и в работах основателя уральской школы гобелена О. Л. Орешко, выполненных в технике художественного ручного ткачества.

A range of art themes, which can be displayed through highly skilled artistic weaving techniques, is wide and multifaceted. For instance, space exploration and understanding the universe is the main purpose of this research. This topic is showcased through the unique work of art students at the Ural State University of Architecture and Arts and exceptional hand-weaving work of O. L. Oreshko, who is regarded to be at the foundation of the Ural tapestry tradition.
FEATURES OF THE MONUMENTAL ART IN THE SOVIET TAPESTRY OF THE 60–80s OF THE 20th CENTURY
Authors: Храмцова Г.Б.
Published: May 2024

Советский период внес значительный вклад в историю монументальнодекоративного искусства, частью которого по праву является гобелен. Несмотря на широкое разнообразие национальных, стилистических, композиционных и авторских проявлений гобеленов советского периода, пришло время попытаться выявить их основные черты и доказательно обосновать уникальность и целостность этого явления в отечественном изобразительном искусстве.

Soviet heritage has made a significant contribution to the history of domestic monumental and decorative arts. Despite a wide variety of national, stylistic, compositional, and artistic displays of the Soviet tapestry available now, it is time to understand and summarize its distinct features and prepare a fact-based argument to identify its unique and holistic approach in the contemporary fine art.
TEDARİK ZİNCİRİ DAYANIKLILIĞI VE TEDARİK ZİNCİRİ ESNEKLİĞİ: DEĞİŞEN KURUMSAL DEĞER YAKLAŞIMLARI PERSPEKTİFİNDEN BİR YAZIN TARAMASI
Authors: Sağkan Fethiye , Başaran İbrahim Müjdat
Published: May 2024

Tedarik zincirleri müşteri değeri odaklı işbirlikçi ağlardır. Bu nedenle değer zincirlerinde esneklik ve dayanıklılık kavramlarının doğasının anlaşılması değişen değer perspektiflerinin anlaşılmasına bağlıdır. Müşteri odaklı değer yaklaşımlarının işletmelerin uzun vadeli performans düzeyleri üzerindeki etkileri, değer odaklı süreçlerin ve değer oluşum sürecinde kurulan ilişkilerin kritik hale gelmesine neden olmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı geleneksel olarak firma düzeyinde ele alınan kavramlar olan “Esneklik” ve “Dayanıklılık” kavramlarının tedarik zinciri düzeyinde ele alınmasının ardındaki teorik arka planı incelemek ve güncel yazında öne çıkan eğilimleri bu teorik arka plan ışığında değerlendirmektir. Bu sayede gelecekte alan yazında ön plana çıkması muhtemel konu başlıkları üzerine bir tartışma sahası oluşturmak amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma sonunda açıkça ortaya çıkmıştır ki işletme başarısını ve işletmelerin uzun vadeli amaçlarının ne olması gerektiğini inceleyen değer yaklaşımları geleneksel olarak firma düzeyinde yürütülmekte olan kavramlar olan esneklik ve dayanıklılık kavramının işbirlikçi yönetim yaklaşımları olan tedarik zincirleri düzeyinde ele alınmasını teşvik etmektedir.
COLLEGE ENQUIRY CHAT-BOT SYSTEM
Authors:   Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Sandip University, Nashik, INDIA, Kaloge Prof. Tushar
Published: May 2024

Nowadays, many people are using smartphone with many new applications i.e. technology is growing day by day. Today Artificial Intelligence is playing a major role in a variety of fields ranging from industries in product manufacturing, to customer care in public relations. As there are many online Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems or chat bots which are in existence that help people solve their problems. So, we are going to implement a virtual assistant based on AI that can solve any college related query. This will work as a College Oriented Intelligence machine. This virtual machine will respond the queries of students on college related issues. A chat bot has information stored in its database to identify the sentences and making a decision itself as response to answer a given question. The college enquiry chat bot will be built using algorithm that analyses queries and understand user’s message Chatbots are conversational systems that can do chat interactions with human automatically. It is developed to be virtual assistant, making entertainment for people, helping for answering the questions, getting driving directions, serving as human partner in smart homes etc. Most of the chatbots utilize the algorithms of artificial intelligence (AI) in order to get the required responses. In this paper, we provide the design of a University Chatbot that provides an efficient and accurate answer for any user questions about university information. This is the first University Chatbot for inquiring about school information in Myanmar Language based on Artificial Intelligence Markup Language and uses Pandora bots as the interpreter. This paper introduces approach made for improving the efficiency of the chatbot or artificial conversational entity used in various commercial and banking sector. Humanizing is to improving the response generation ability of the chatbot. Key Words: Artificial Intelligence, Database. Intelligence Machine.
EVALUATION OF WELDED JOINT (SMAW) AFTER POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT)
Authors:   Mechanical Dept., GURUNANAK INSTITUTIONS TECHNICAL CAMPUS, Hyd., D Rajesh
Published: May 2024

Joining of two materials having similar physical, chemical, and thermal properties and to make the joint tough and stiff, special attention and investigation are required. In this research, the welding joint between two mild steel (MS) of IS 2062 grade E, was accomplished by using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). To investigate the effect of electrode in the welding joint, MS electrode was exercised. For post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), temperature of 700 °C were investigated over the welded specimen. To explore the optimum welding process and PWHT process for this joint, both tensile and bending tests were carried out. Destructive tests have suggested that PWHT at 700 °C is better for the SMAW process with MS electrode. As the smallest hardness values were observed in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) which makes the sample susceptible to failure. The hardness values have decreased after PWHT which justified the achievement of higher ductility after heat treatment.
A Study on Impact of Globalization on Small Businesses
Authors:   Professor of Ajeenkya Dy Patil University (SOM), Surajwancy, Sony
Published: May 2024

Globalization has fundamentally reshaped the operational landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This research investigates the extent to which globalization has influenced SME operations, exploring the challenges and opportunities it presents while examining the strategies businesses employ to navigate this complex environment. Through a combination of survey data, analysis of relevant literature, and stratified random sampling, the study reveals a significant shift in SMEs' focus from purely local markets towards a globalized mindset. This is facilitated by reduced trade barriers, e-commerce platforms, and the ability to source talent from around the world. However, globalization also presents challenges, including intensified competition, the need to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, and the complexity of international regulations. Successful SMEs are found to employ proactive strategies such as targeted market development, technology investment, strategic partnerships, an emphasis on niche offerings, and an ability to adapt to local preferences. The research highlights the necessity for SMEs to embrace agility, cultivate global market understanding, leverage technology effectively, and build cross-cultural competence to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Furthermore, there is a demonstrated need for government and industry support initiatives to help SMEs navigate the complexities of globalization and compete on a global scale. Key words: globalization, small business, SMEs, strategic management, international trade.
Current Status and Future Outlook for Organic Farming in India
Authors:   Commerce Department, DAV Centenary College, Faridabad, Sharma Mrs. Gargi
Published: May 2024

Introduction-Organic farming is not a present concept as it has a longstanding history in India, dating back to ancient times. It involves cultivation without the use of chemical fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, genetically modified organisms, growth hormones, and antibiotics. The agricultural development policy for developing countries should prioritize increasing land productivity while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency, ensuring minimal harm to both human health and the environment. Organic farming plays a pivotal role in promoting food security, particularly for small farmers operating in traditional or low-input systems. It achieves this by improving yields and incomes, enhancing food availability through diversification and mixed farming, and reducing the risk of crop failure during extreme climate events. Additionally, organic agriculture contributes to the revival of traditional crop varieties and reintroduces traditional foods into the diets of farming communities, fostering cultural richness. Purpose-This paper aims to create awareness about the need and importance of organic farming in India. This paper also provides a comprehensive study of the challenges and opportunities associated with organic farming, along with its current status in India. Research Methodology- Secondary data is used for this study. Researcher has gone through various research papers, journals and other online data for this paper. Due to time limitation only secondary data is being analyzed by researcher. Conclusion- The benefits of organic farming surpass the challenges it presents. Besides yielding healthier and more nutrient-rich food, organic farming promotes a sustainable and secure ecosystem. With adequate knowledge, training, and resource availability, it is possible to overcome the obstacles associated with organic farming. By endorsing organic farming practices, we have the potential to enhance our well-being, preserve the environment, and advance the state of agriculture. Keywords- (Benefits, Challenges, Farming, Future, Organic)
Prediction of Mutual Funds
Authors: Mir, Irfan Ahmad
Published: May 2024

A pillar of the Indian financial system, mutual funds have become a viable option for investors looking to expand and secure their holdings. This research carefully examines the performance of ten carefully chosen large-cap mutual funds in India using strong statistical techniques to provide a comprehensive knowledge of their effectiveness. By use of secondary data analysis that includes measures like beta, Jensen, Sharpe, Treynor, standard deviation, and average return, this study aims to give investors important information that they need to make well-informed decisions. This study's main goal is to conduct a thorough performance evaluation of these large-cap mutual funds. This study attempts to provide light on the complex dynamics of these funds through the use of a wide variety of statistical tools, enabling a more thorough understanding of their risk-return profiles and overall efficacy. Both experienced and inexperienced investors will find great value in the thorough analysis provided here, as it will provide them the tools they need to handle the intricacies of the financial market with caution and confidence. Keywords: Mutual Funds, Investments, Performance Assessment, return on investment,portfolio management, short-term investment long term investment
PERAKENDE TERAPİ ALIŞVERİŞİNİ KONU ALAN SİSTEMATİK LİTERATÜR İNCELEMESİ
Authors: Muti Tabanlı Seda , Uyar Kumru
Published: May 2024

Küreselleşmeyle birlikte değişen yaşam tarzları, post modern tüketici kültüründe büyük değişikliklere yol açmıştır. Pazarlama trendlerinin sürekli gelişen dinamik yapısının sonucu olarak alışveriş, günlük hayatın ayrılmaz bir parçası haline dönüşmüştür. Bugün mevcut pazarlardaki alıcıların mal ve hizmetlerden beklentileri, temel ihtiyaçlarının karşılanmasından çok daha fazlasını içermektedir. Bu nedenle yeni tüketim alışkanlıkları; haz, doyum, eğlence, gösteriş, özseverlik gibi duygusal amaçlara yönelebilmektedir. Kişilerin olumsuz ruh hallerini hafifletmek için yaptığı bir çeşit alışveriş şekli olan perakende terapisi ile ilgili literatürde gerçekleştirilen ulusal ve uluslararası alanda kısıtlı sayıda çalışma yer almaktadır. Bu nedenle çalışmada tüketicilerin olumsuz ruh hallerinden kurtulmak için gerçekleştirdiği alışveriş biçimi olan perakende terapi sistematik literatür şeklinde araştırılmıştır. 1997-2023 tarihleri arasında yayınlanan makaleler sistematik olarak taranmış 38 makale belirli ölçütlerle analiz edilmiştir.
An Islamic Crowdfunding Model for the Agricultural Sector: A Proposal Based on Salam and Muzāraʿah-Waqf Scheme
Authors: Al-Daihani Meshari , Dirie Khadar , Alam Mahmudul , Abdullah Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Purpose — This study aims to discuss several examples of temporary Islamic endowments (waqfs) in the modern period, arguing that jurists and Muslim endowment managers should utilise them more widely to adjust to current societal circumstances and open the door for new ways of caring for those in need.
Design/Methodology/Approach — It employed textual analysis of legal opinions related to temporary waqfs, outlining the positions of scholars on both sides of the issue, including a presentation and analysis of their evidence.
Findings — The research findings show that temporary waqfs are an essential means of renewable and sustainable economic support, where wealthy people endow their money for religious gain and to help others in need.
Originality/Value — Unlike some previous studies, this article specifically examines modern and contemporary forms of temporary endowments and demonstrates some of their effects in supporting the economy and the needy in society.
Practical Implications — Following this paper’s recommendations, those with funds and everyone who can create an endowment should support endowment institutions in modern ways and in different areas of temporary endowments, which would be very beneficial in eliminating poverty and supporting the economy.
Research Limitations/Implications — Due to the limited scope of the study, its findings are limited to contemporary jurisprudential issues related to temporary endowments. Hence, it is related to the Islamic economy and steps for strengthening it in Muslim societies.
Redefining Boundaries: The Case for Enterprise-Structured Waqf Over Corporate Waqf
Authors: Susamto Akhmad Akbar , Bisri M. , Masyhadi Anang Rikza , Susamto Burhanuddin
Published: May 2024

Purpose — This paper highlights the overextension in the definition of the term corporate waqf in the current literature, proposing a return to its original meaning. It also advocates for the use of a new term, enterprise-structured waqf, to capture the broader and more inclusive contexts of waqf. This paper further elaborates on and categorises the facets of the newly advocated term, clearly delineating its scope.
Design/Methodology/Approach — This paper utilises a qualitative content analysis (QCA) methodology to recognise specified characteristics within the corporate waqf literature. It prudently dissects the prevailing narratives, revealing areas of conceptual ambiguity and inconsistency. It further proposes new narratives.
Findings — It is shown that the extended definition of the term corporate waqf has left it ambiguous, with two meanings. The first is waqf that is established by corporate entities. The second is waqf whose assets are dedicated to entities with strategic business frameworks, regardless of the founder’s corporate or non-corporate status. The second meaning, while innovative, is misleading. It is therefore proposed that the term corporate waqf be returned to its original meaning and the term enterprise-structured waqf be used instead to capture the broader and more inclusive contexts of waqf.
Originality/Value — This paper is the first to highlight the overextension in the definition of the term corporate waqf, propose a return to its original meaning, and advocate for the use of an alternative term, namely enterprise-structured waqf.
Practical Implications — Returning to corporate waqf’s original meaning while distinguishing it from the broader concept of enterprise-structured waqf will potentially help expand waqf engagement and resource mobilisation.
Unraveling the Link Between Prolonged Sitting, Sedentary Lifestyle and Mental Health
Authors: Tripathi Adarsh
Published: May 2024

Health professionals in general and mental health professionals, in particular, should be aware of the impact of prolonged sitting and sedentary lifestyles on health and mental health. In current society, a large percentage of the population is engaged in employment or practices a lifestyle that requires prolonged sitting during the day and a sedentary lifestyle. In fact, sedentary behaviors are very common in daily life.
Forecasting Energy Consumption Using Calculation of CDDs in Pakistan Using Two Different Methods
Authors: Soomro Abdul Rehman , Memon Rizwan Ahmed , Soomro Muhammad Azam
Published: May 2024

Energy consumption has increased due to industrialization and other factors involved which gives the researchers to ponder upon the methods to set policy and forecast the need of energy in coming days. Pakistan with different cities comprising of various climatic zones, this study shown the highest CDDs in city of Hyderabad among large cities with high population flux and then followed by Karachi with 2nd highest CDDs among the mentioned cities with highest population and thus huge consumption of power, Quetta having lowest CDDs among the cities due to highland and cold climatic region. Pakistan location is affected by the GHGs aftermath is floods and different natural catastrophe as mentioned by UN because it is surrounded one of largest emitters of CO2 and Pakistan is 17th Largest emitter of GHGs. These natural catastrophes can be due to coal power projects emissions that are increasing day by day and effecting the local climate of Pakistan, but the neighboring countries emissions is also affecting the climate of Pakistan. There are two methods discussed in this paper and their results and validation are thus observed. The two methods are ASHRAEs method and Hitchens’s method. The aim is to calculate the CDDs of major cities or provincial capitals of Pakistan. The study will help policy makers to plan the power projects accordingly by considering the degree days in major cities of Pakistan. In this research climatic regions of the country were studied with the average temperatures taken for the calculation of CDDs of major cities of Pakistan and their data was procured from meteorological department of Pakistan to study the CDDs of the few cities. This is mostly used for prediction of monthly degree days using Hitchens’s method for month of year and can be conveyed to power generation and distribution companies. Hitchens’s method and ASHRAE were used, and it validated the calculation for every mentioned city in Pakistan. Due to simplicity ASHRAE came out as simple and balanced one and authenticated by most researchers worldwide.
Analysis of Greedy Strategies in Geographic Routing of VANETs
Authors: Israr Amber , Shafiq Muhammad , Muqeem Sameena
Published: May 2024

The study and creation of networks that are independent of any pre-existing infrastructure has become highly popular in recent years. These networks fall under the category of Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs), in which each car takes part in routing by sending data to other vehicles. However, geographic routing attracts VANETs networks because they lack route discovery and routing databases and the accessibility of low-cost GPS systems as well as the advent of the 128-bit address structure of IPv6 have enhanced the advantages of geographical routing over classical routing techniques. Additionally, the proposed algorithms based on greedy routing are the main method for the next hop selection in multi-hop communication for optimal and optimized solution in geographic routing. In this article, the study takes place with a number of hops per route and greedy algorithm selection success ratio in VANETs with source-to-destination pairs. A comparative study is taken out in which LLP affects node density, hop count, and transmission range. Monte Carlo simulations have been done with two important network parameters which are transmission range and node density. This study will be a guideline for the choice of greedy decisions to meet the objectives of network applications.
Comprehensive Assessment of Risk Assessment Tools and Academic Performance in Higher Education: A Meta-Analytic Perspective
Authors: Khan Iftikhar Alam , Subhani Arshiya , Rasheed Zainab , Ahmad Usman , Brohi M Nawaz
Published: May 2024

Even though several researchers have used the Risk assessment theory to investigate the relationship between numerous factors and students at risk of failure, the consequences of previous studies determine different results. The current study is the first comprehensive indicator used to measure the relationships between particular forms of motivation and overall academic accomplishment using a meta-analysis and randomized, longitudinal research. 07 studies were examined in this review after scanning 918 studies extracted from search engines, i.e., Google Scholar. The extracted data was further examined by using PRISMA guidelines. A good association was found between different factors and their impact on students. The articles published from January 2015 to January 2022 were reviewed in this study. Overall, our outcomes highlight the exclusive significance of risk assessment tools for the upcoming academic achievement of higher education institutions. Moreover, the study also discusses the gaps in the previous research, thus introducing a new model to assess students at Risk of failure by assessing many factors and implementing new strategies to resolve the problems.