bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wireless surface acoustic wave resonator sensors: fast Fourier transform, empirical mode decomposition or wavelets for the frequency estimation in one shot?
Authors: Scipioni Angel , Rischette Pascal , Santori Agnès
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Most applications which measure physical quantities, especially in harsh environments, rely on surface acoustic wave resonators (SAWRs). Measuring the variation of the resonance frequency is a fundamental step in such cases. This article presents a comparison between three techniques for best determining the resonance frequency in one shot from the point of accuracy and uncertainty: fast Fourier transform (FFT), discrete wavelet transform (DWT) and empirical mode decomposition (EMD). After proposing a model for the generation of synthetic SAW signals, the question of wavelet choice is answered. The three techniques are applied to synthetic signals with different central frequencies and signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs). They are also tested on experimental signals with different sampling rates, number of samples and SNRs. Results are discussed in terms of the accuracy of the estimated frequency and measurement uncertainty. This study is successfully extended to SAWR temperature sensors.
Exploring practices for facilitating integrated strategic land use and transport planning in the Nordic countries
Authors: Eckersten Sofia , Balfors Berit
Published: November 2023

Drawing on examples from the Nordic countries, this article aims to explore the practical application of strategic policy and planning instruments and approaches that facilitate the integration of land use and transport planning and promote sustainable policy measures through collaboration among stakeholders across various governance levels. This research applies a qualitative research design including literature research, interviews, and workshops involving practitioners from the five Nordic countries. In this paper, we present an overview of the planning structure in the Nordic countries, including institutions that govern land use and transport planning. We identify different approaches to bridge the gap between land use and transport planning, such as the Finger Plan in Denmark, MAL in Finland, Concept Studies in Norway, and Strategic Choice of Measures in Sweden. Many of the examples employ informal collaborative approaches among authorities to form a shared vision and seek consensus on a combination of policy measures and actions. The paper examines collaborative approaches in relation to regulatory planning and discusses the role of these processes in advancing integrated land use and transport planning and fostering sustainable urban development.
Functional materials induced by interfacial supramolecular interactions
Authors:   , Wang Yuting
Published: November 2023

This thesis focuses on supramolecular interactions that construct functional materials. Based on a supramolecular organic crystal, a series of supramolecular interaction competitions were observed. Investigations into the competitions lead to a better understanding of the hierarchy of strengths of different interactions. This thesis proposes new synthesis methods for functional materials such as organic single/poly crystals, hollow supramolecular microtubes, organic-inorganic composites, and inorganic nanomesh membranes, and provides new knowledge of the mechanical properties of these functional materials at nano/micro scales.
Dentística restauradora em pacientes com necessidades especiais
Authors: Santos Samuel Lourenço dos , Vieira Danielle Monsores
Published: November 2023

A Dentística Restauradora aplicada a pacientes com necessidades especiais tem o potencial de oferecer uma abordagem odontológica mais acessível e eficaz, segura para o bem-estar abrangente desses indivíduos. O objetivo primordial deste estudo foi explorar tanto os princípios da Dentística Restauradora quanto as técnicas para uma comunicação eficaz e um atendimento adequado a pacientes com necessidades especiais. Primeiramente, houve uma análise aprofundada da Dentística Restauradora, seguida de uma investigação da prevalência das condições especiais entre os pacientes, dos procedimentos de diagnóstico e do desenvolvimento de planos de tratamento individualizados. As técnicas de comunicação e as estratégias para gerenciar o comportamento dos pacientes foram destacadas como aspectos cruciais. Além disso, abordou-se a importância do controle da ansiedade e do medo durante os procedimentos odontológicos, bem como enfatizou-se as abordagens preventivas. Este trabalho apresenta-se como uma revisão bibliográfica que se baseia na pesquisa de diversas fontes em bases de dados online como Scielo, PubMed, Google Acadêmico e Lilacs. Os artigos científicos utilizados estavam no idioma inglês ou português e foram publicados entre 2013 e 2023. Concluiu-se que a Dentística Restauradora em pacientes com necessidades especiais requer abordagens individualizadas e sensíveis. O diagnóstico preciso e o planejamento adaptado são fundamentais para o tratamento eficaz. Técnicas de comunicação e controle de ansiedade são essenciais para promover uma experiência positiva. Abordagens preventivas, como educação, selantes e flúor, são cruciais para a saúde bucal a longo prazo. A capacitação contínua é fundamental para garantir cuidados inclusivos e de qualidade.
Hacia una ecología política del arte conceptual: Tucumán Arde e Information, entre el azúcar y el petróleo
Authors: Vindel Jaime , Martínez Pablo
Published: November 2023

A partir del análisis de dos experiencias colectivas del arte conceptual como fueron Tucumán Arde (1968) y la exposición Information en el MOMA (1970), este artículo pretende aportar desde la ecología política una nueva perspectiva al capítulo que la historia del arte dedica al conceptualismo. A pesar de las diferencias existentes entre los ecosistemas del arte en los que ambas experiencias participaban, las propuestas de sus artistas compartieron elementos críticos inspiradores para promover transformaciones en la disciplina de la historia del arte que respondan a la crisis ecosocial. Las conexiones con el azúcar en el caso de la experiencia argentina y la condición fósil de la institucionalidad artística del capitalismo avanzado en la que se inscribe Information constatan el carácter bifronte (Norte/ Sur) de la modernidad energética y sus conexiones con las experimentaciones artísticas de vanguardia. Los artistas autogestionados en torno a la experiencia tucumana ensayaron la conversión del arte en información sin pasar por los canales y espacios comunicativos del arte globalizado. Por su parte, algunos de los que participaron en la muestra neoyorkina se resistieron a la asimilación acrítica y espectacular de sus prácticas en la maquinaria institucional al servicio de la industria cultural, cómplice con el mercado de la guerra y la extracción fósil.
La nueva Ley de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Sostenible y la Solidaridad Global. Una exposición alternativa desde perspectivas críticas
Authors: Arredondo Chopitea Ander
Published: November 2023

Este artículo expone de manera crítica la nueva ley de cooperación para el desarrollo española, para lo cual se realiza un análisis del proceso de la construcción de la hegemonía en torno a la ley, con un nivel de apoyo social y político cercano al consenso. En el artículo se estudia la expresión del bloque histórico en torno a los procesos de la cooperación para el desarrollo en España y a las alianzas interclasistas que han hecho posible la nueva ley, así como la forma en que las producciones ideológicas generan conceptualizaciones antinómicas entre el desarrollo y la sostenibilidad o el feminismo, como forma de gestionar ideológicamente las desigualdades que se generan en el capitalismo. También se señalan los procesos económicos e ideológicos que no se mencionan en la ley.
Adapting to motherhood: Online participation in WeChat groups to support first-time mothers
Authors: Runxi Zeng  , Hua Zhou  , Evans Richard
Published: November 2023

This study investigates how first-time mothers participate in online discussions in WeChat groups to support their adaptation to motherhood. Online ethnography and in-depth interviews are employed to examine the psychological and behavioural aspects of these first-time mothers within WeChat groups, as well as the group construction process. The study’s findings show that WeChat groups, formed around common identity, have integrated new media technology into the cultural practices of distinct social groups. Within these groups, first-time mothers establish unique information exchange networks with other first-time mothers, enabling the sharing of experiences, emotions, and resources, ultimately creating de facto identity communities. Moreover, WeChat groups serve as vital channels for acquiring and distributing social capital, expanding parenting resources and social networks. The study highlights the crucial role of WeChat groups in providing support to first-time mothers as they navigate motherhood while fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging within this virtual community.
Subjectivity of Chinese fansub: Autonomy placed under structural pressures
Authors: Xu Minghua , Deng Boyi
Published: November 2023

Desde la llegada de la era digital a principios del siglo XXI, los fansubs chinos, entusiastas de la traducción y adaptación de los diálogos de producciones audiovisuales a su propio idioma, han resurgido como un tema de interés para los investigadores debido a los acontecimientos recientes en la sociedad china. Este artículo tiene como objetivo examinar la relación entre la impronta política de la tecnología y las comunidades fansub chinas. A través de un estudio netnográfico, exploramos la lógica de su pericia técnica, la paradoja de la subjetividad y la naturaleza en constante evolución de estas comunidades virtuales. Planteamos que el fenómeno de los fansubs puede contribuir a nuestra comprensión del trabajo digital, ya sea en forma de equipos organizados o esfuerzos individuales.
From hand-held radio to ride-hailing platforms: Research on a local technical network of taxi drivers in China
Authors: Zhang Wenjie , Tang Wanxin , Yu Tiantian , Wang Hongzhe
Published: November 2023

This paper investigates how Chinese taxi drivers utilize low-tech equipment, such as handheld radios and mobile phone services, to form local ride-hailing networks. Previous studies have analyzed how Internet platforms like Didi Chuxing have reshaped labor relations through technology and policies, but they have ignored the fact that outside metropolitan areas, traditional technological solutions, such as on-call radio platforms, have not been replaced by the rapidly expanding ride-hailing platforms. Therefore, to outline China’s diverse ICT practice environment, this paper focuses on a case study in two Chinese towns (Laizhou, Shandong; Ziyang, Sichuan), shifting the attention from metropolitan areas to neglected fourth- and fifth-tier cities. After reviewing the previous advancements in mobile communication technology, we discuss the economic, cultural, and social motivations behind the use of ‘low-tech’ devices and cooperative services by the Chinese taxi drivers in question.
Formação inicial em Ciências do Esporte: diferenças na trajetória de mulheres e homens durante o percurso formativo de treinadoras(es)
Authors: Yuka Sato dos Santos Yura , Coelho Morgan Marcela , Hortêncio Alcântara Chellsea , Rafaela Galatti Larissa
Published: November 2023

Neste estudo analisou-se qualitativamente as experiências esportivas e as pessoas relevantes na trajetória de alunas(os) até a disciplina “Treinadores e Treinadoras Esportivos” do curso de Ciências do Esporte da Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Utilizamos a Rappaport Timeline com 21 alunos e 8 alunas. As mulheres relataram influência de familiares e professoras(es) de Educação Física. Os homens apresentaram experiências positivas na escola. A representatividade e o acesso ao esporte foram favoráveis aos homens e desfavoráveis às mulheres. A menor presença de mulheres no curso e como possíveis futuras treinadoras está associado a uma trajetória de menos acessos e oportunidades de vivenciar o esporte.
Abundance and Seasonal Variation Of Microplastics Detected in Edible Fish Sold in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: L. Ndibe , G. Ndibe , O. Patrick
Published: November 2023

The global incidence of microplastics pollution is raising safety concerns on the consumption of seafood by humans. This study investigated the seasonal variation of microplastics detected in fish sold for human consumption in Lagos State, Nigeria. A total of 150 fish samples consisting of 3 commercially important fish species, namely: Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) n=25, Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) n=25 and Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) n=25 sold for human consumption were purchased from fishermen from 3 sites in Lagos State during the dry season from 22nd January to 7th February 2020 and during the rainy season from 13th to 25th July, 2020. The stomach contents of the fish were analyzed for the presence and characterization of microplastics. The identified microplastics were categorized according to their abundance, sizes, shapes, types, and colours using Dissecting Microscopes and FTIR. Microplastics particles were detected in all samples studied from all locations in both seasons, with the highest level of microplastics abundance detected during the rainy seasons. Highest microplastics abundance was detected in catfish (4.68 microplastics particles per individuals) during the rainy season in Badagry and 5-Cowries Creeks and the least detected in Red Snapper (0.72 microplastics particles per individuals) in Epe and Badagry during the dry season. Majority of the detected microplastics were fiber-shaped, followed by fragments. The least microplastics shape was foam. The most common color of microplastics during both the wet and dry seasons was grey/white (25.0%) while pink (2%) was the least dominant colour. The size of the ingested microplastics ranged from 2.03 mm to 4.86mm during the dry season while the particle sizes found in the species during the rainy season ranged from 1.49mm to 4.95mm. The results of FTIR-ATR analysis indicated that polyethylene (PE) was the most abundant in both seasons. The findings from this study raises concerns on the implication of microplastics on food safety.
Liver Infiltration From a Huge Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Diagnostic and Management Enigma
Authors: Choudhary Devendra , Naik Maktum , BG Vageesh , Agarwal Anil
Published: November 2023

Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is the most lethal malignancy of urinary tract. Invasion of right lobe of liver by RCC is rare and possess a treatment challenge. Simultaneous nephrectomy with right hepatectomy has been proposed as a part of multi-modality treatment approach. We herein discuss a patient who underwent simultaneous nephrectomy with right hepatectomy along with single peritoneal metastasectomy for a huge RCC of right kidney and infiltrating the right lobe of liver. A 30- year old female was diagnosed with a right renal tumor invading into the right hepatic lobe. Post multi-disciplinary tumor board meeting she was planned for surgical intervention. Intra-operatively a single peritoneal nodule was present which came positive for malignancy on frozen section. Considering young age, good performance status and oligometastatic disease definitive procedure in the form of combined right nephrectomy and right hepatectomy was performed. She was discharged from the hospital on 6th post-operative day with an uneventful post-operative course. This type of RCC has been rarely reported and the combined nephrectomy and right hepatectomy is safe and feasible for this type of huge RCC invading right hepatic lobe.
Farming Practices Among Hill Paddy Smallholders in Sg. Asap, Belaga, Sarawak
Authors: Allan Rhemaneeta , Rosli Anita , Daud Adrian , Lepun Philip , Alan Ribka , Robin Tunung , Saupi Noorasmah , Aziz Zakry Fitri Abdul , Hung Patricia King Jie , Ramaiya Shiamala Devi , Hassan Suziana , Ismail Zahora , Seenivasagam Sivasangar , Sien Leong Sui
Published: November 2023

Hill paddy cultivation is popular among the native people living in the eastern part of Malaysia, The Island of Borneo. A preliminary study focused on the background and farming practice of the hill paddy among smallholders in Sg. Asap, Belaga Sarawak (East Malaysia) is an initiative to enhance hill paddy cultivation and pursue self-sufficiency in overall rice production. A total of 30 respondent samples were collected from February to March 2023, and the samples collected were interpreted using descriptive analysis. The findings show that Kerawing, Alek, and Pulut were the most popular hill paddy varieties. Approximately 86.7 percent of the farmers cultivated hill paddy at least more than a hectare. The most common agricultural inputs used were herbicides and the least used fungicide. 73.4 percent of farmers harvested at least 1 tonne of hill paddy per hectare. Only 53.3 percent of the farmers chose to commercialise their yield. Besides, the study shows that the younger generation’s involvement is depleting, with zero study participants below 35. Sixty percent of the farmers claimed that generational practices are the reason behind their interest in hill paddy cultivation. With commercialisation and self-sufficiency as the target of the governing party, hill paddy cultivation has to be upscale and improved in terms of farm area, management practices, involvement training, and participation of the younger generation.
Marco da Cultura: uma construção necessária
Authors: de Freitas e Silva Áurea Carolina , Lessa Leonardo , Abreu Albuquerque Carolina
Published: November 2023

À luz de debates sobre a necessária democratização das políticas de fomento cultural, este artigo apresenta o Marco Regulatório do Fomento à Cultura (PL no 3.905/21), proposto pelos mandatos de Áurea Carolina (PSOL/MG), Benedita da Silva (PT/RJ) e Túlio Gadêlha (Rede/PE) na Câmara dos Deputados. A implementação de instrumentos jurídicos que considerem as especificidades do fazer cultural é entendida como estratégia para a superação de obstáculos de acesso ao fomento, sobretudo por populações historicamente marginalizadas.
Debate – Diversidade e os direitos culturais na Constituição
Authors: Terena Eloy
Published: November 2023

Quando olhamos para a sociedade e para as variadas culturas que compõem o Brasil, deparamo-nos com uma rica diversidade, que na Constituição Federal está declarada como os “diferentes grupos formadores da sociedade brasileira”. No entanto, observamos nos últimos anos ataques e desrespeito com base nas diferenças de raça, crença, etnia, gênero e modos de vida. Isso tem diretamente a ver com o tema dos direitos culturais. Como aponta Eloy Terena, “olhando para a cultura, para as práticas culturais e a sua devida proteção, você vai desaguar justamente na democracia. Nesse regime em que se deve ter o respeito e a convivência das diferenças”, do mesmo modo Hédio Silva Jr. argumenta que, “quando pensamos na valorização da diversidade, isso é uma coisa da democracia brasileira. É uma coisa [com] que a sociedade brasileira precisa se comprometer”. Nesse sentido, para compor a edição 36 da Revista Observatório, convidamos os advogados Hédio Silva Jr. e Eloy Terena para um debate com mediação de Cecília Rabelo a fim de discutir o tópico da diversidade e a sua importância para a defesa dos direitos culturais e, consequentemente, para a democracia brasileira. Divididos em cinco blocos, os debates tratam de marcadores constitucionais relacionados ao pluralismo cultural, abordam a questão do patrimônio e a importância do Judiciário na garantia dos direitos culturais, e, por fim, discutem o horizonte atual e futuro desse tema. Hédio Silva Jr. é ogã, advogado e coordenador-executivo do Instituto de Defesa dos Direitos das Religiões Afro-Brasileiras (Idafro). Eloy Terena é jurista indígena e atualmente é secretário-executivo do Ministério dos Povos Indígenas (MPI). Cecília Rabelo é advogada e membra fundadora do Instituto Brasileiro de Direitos Culturais (IBDCult).
A proteção internacional dos direitos culturais
Authors: Piovesan Flávia , Kamimura Akemi
Published: November 2023

A proteção internacional dos direitos culturais vem sendo consolidada sob a perspectiva dos direitos humanos por meio de instrumentos normativos internacionais e mecanismos de proteção nos âmbitos global e regional interamericano. O artigo apresentará os principais avanços da proteção internacional dos direitos culturais a partir do desenvolvimento histórico do processo de afirmação desses direitos e suas diversas dimensões.
Desafios no acesso ao conhecimento tradicional associado à biodiversidade
Authors: Porro Roberto , Sakiara Miyasaka Porro Noemi
Published: November 2023

A repartição equitativa de benefícios é o instrumento de reconhecimento atualmente proposto por Estados-membros das Nações Unidas diante da exploração econômica por terceiros da contribuição de povos e comunidades tradicionais à conservação da biodiversidade e dos recursos genéticos. Neste artigo, apresentamos o histórico e discutimos paradoxos e desafios associados à implementação da Lei no 13.123/2015 (Lei da Biodiversidade), destacando as contradições responsáveis pelo fato de seu real cumprimento não ter sido ainda atingido. Direitos coletivos de grupos sociais cujo conhecimento não se constrói como propriedade intelectual não podem ser protegidos por aparato do direito privado.
Direitos territoriais quilombolas: coletividade e saberes que devemos proteger
Authors: Francisco Dias Vercilene
Published: November 2023

Embora as discussões sobre a cultura quilombola não sejam atualmente raras, elas dificilmente são escritas pelos próprios quilombolas. O Brasil é um país de múltiplas e diversas tradições culturais, nas quais as comunidades quilombolas com certeza têm parte. Nascidos da luta e da resistência do povo negro trazido da África para ser escravizado no Brasil, nossos antepassados quilombolas batalharam não só pela liberdade de sua forma de trabalho e do seu corpo, mas também pela liberdade da mente e da alma, pela liberdade de praticar seus cultos e saberes. O quilombo foi e continua sendo um lugar de resistência e culturalidade territorializada, e não há como falar de cultura no Brasil sem abordar a diversidade cultural, os saberes e as tradições dos quilombos. As comunidades quilombolas possuem íntima relação com o território que ocupam e de que fazem uso para sua subsistência e seu modo de vida coletivo. Como sujeitos de direitos culturais, suas formas e manifestações culturais devem ser protegidas e incentivadas.
Cuidados vecinales y articulaciones socioespaciales en zonas urbanas diversas: experiencias migrantes durante el COVID-19
Authors: Ramírez Carolina
Published: November 2023

Este artículo examina dinámicas de convivencia y cuidado desplegadas en zonas urbanas diversas en contextos de crisis. A partir de un estudio etnográfico que incluyó técnicas de observación, entrevistas y fotovoz, y enfatizando las experiencias de mujeres migrantes residentes del Gran Yungay (Santiago, Chile), se identificaron dinámicas de solidaridad, ayuda mutua y contención desplegadas durante la crisis sanitaria del COVID-19. Con la noción de cuidados vecinales –alternativa a la de cuidados comunitarios, más usualmente utilizada– propongo mirar a los cuidados no sólo como dinámicas autogestionadas de sostenimiento de la vida que desbordan la esfera privada. Los cuidados vecinales son procesos de colectivización y espacialización de los cuidados que también pueden descansar en vínculos transitorios, difusos e incluso virtuales, sin necesariamente conllevar organización por afinidad. Observar los cuidados a través de “lo vecinal”, y en medio de momentos críticos compartidos, ilumina el dinamismo y heterogeneidad de los vínculos sociales que establecen las personas migrantes en la ciudad. Al mismo tiempo, nos recuerda que contextos crecientemente heterogéneos e inciertos no simplemente promueven fragmentación y conflicto. Como parte de una experiencia colectiva, contextos de creciente incertidumbre y diversificación social también pueden dar pie a procesos de desarticulación y (re)articulación de “lo común”.
awareness of family counseling services
Authors: Al-Fakri Munira Abdullah
Published: November 2023

The study aimed to reveal the level of awareness of Omani families about family counseling by knowing their attitudes and needs about the governmental services and counseling programs in the Sultanate of Oman. It is a descriptive field study that sample survey approach adopted and the questionnaire as a tool to collect data from a random sample simple in random numbers tables method. The sample is including (200) families, 136 of them from the North Batina governorate and 64 from Muscat Governorate, 49.5% are husbands and 50.5% are wives, mostly young people aged between 25-40 years, are working in the government sector.The study found that the percentage of family’s awareness about family counseling services is 69%. 30% of these families benefit from the services, while 70% do not benefit from it because of cultural and environmental considerations imposed by the customs and traditions in the villages about the family problems. Consequently, most family prefers to use traditional methods to solve their problems, which indicates a lack of awareness of the importance of services. The percentage of awareness of family’s awareness programs is 46%, but only 33% participate of them are  attending the lectures, and 67% of them do not participate because of their lack of awareness and modesties. This reflects the low level of social awareness of parents in the community study on counseling services with limited benefit.
Refuting Abu Barakat Al-Anbari›s Opinion on the Possibility of Coupling the Pronoun with the Genitive
Authors: AL-ZU'BI Basel Faisal , AL-DEWAIRY Thanaa Shaher
Published: November 2023

Coupling the manifest noun with  the  genitive  is  one  of  the  issues  that  concerned  grammarians  as  it  occupied  a  great  bulk  of  their  books. Those concerned  held  different  notions  on  the  issue . The variety of differences might  be  referred  back  to  linguistic  evidences. This  research  aims  to  clarify  the  issue  to  grammarians  and  to  refute  Anbari›s  responses  to  some  Kufi  evidences  to  come  up  to  the  correct  opinion. The   study adopts  the  descriptive, inductive,  and  analytical  method  through which  it  pursued  the  viewpoints  of  grammarians.  The issue was approved  by  grammarians  as seen  in  grammar  books  or  interpretations  of  the  Holy  Quran.  Evidences pertaining the issue will  be analyzed  to  come  up  with  the  correct  opinion. Anbari›s  rejection  of  a  syntactic problem is one of the results of the research  , approved   by  grammarians and  Kufis  Quranic  evidence  mentioned  by  the  prophet  peace  be  upon  him  regarding  the  recitation  of  the  genitive stated  in  An-Nisaa  Surah – verse  one  : « Fear  Allah  through  whom  you  demand  your  mutual (rights ) , And  be  heedful of  the  wombs  : for Allah  ever  watches  over  you  « can never  be  accepted.
A safavid oil lamp from Iran preserved in the museum of Astaneh Moqaddaseh in Qum: A study in the shape, function and significance
Authors: Tantawy Hosam
Published: November 2023

Iran has a deeply rooted tradition of manufacturing vessels with zoomorphic shapes, an industry that continued to exist even after the spread of Islam. The museum of ArRawdaha Al-Moqaddaseh in Qum has on display a lamp in the shape of a pigeon that dates back to the Safavid period (907-1135 A.H/1501- 1722 A.D). This lamp is considered to be one of the lighting devices masterpieces. This research paper studies this masterpiece using a descriptive approach that concentrates on identifying anddocumenting the prominent features of the lamp’s general design. In addition, it utilizes an analytical approach that compares this masterpiece to other similar examples that predate and postdate it. This analytical approach explores the functions of the lamp and identifies the relationship between its design and these functions. Later, the analysis attempts to link the design, which combines the body of a pigeon and the beak of a hawk, to the beliefs of the shiᶜah Ithna- Asheri sect and the prevailing culture in Safavid Iran.
The Nature of Oman’s Relations with Iran
Authors: Albasoos Hani , Ali Zeinab Mohammed , Al Hasni Asila S , Al Shizawi Sara
Published: November 2023

Relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran extend back to the ancient civilisations that inhabited both regions. At first, trade was the only connection between the two countries. This later evolved into the Persian occupation of Oman which ended in the first century BC after the battle of Saloot. However, these ancient relations are irrelevant to this paper which seeks to examine the nature of the relations between the two states in current times. Oman recognizes Iran as an ancient civilization, not just a new or modernized state. Oman does not ignore the role of Iran in the region and gives it its deserved attention. This is because Oman understands Iran’s significant contemporary and historical position in the Middle East.It is undoubted that Omani influence reached the Iranian territories through the message of Islam. This was the result of Omani merchants and travelers who sailed through the golden strait (Hormuz) to the Iranian border. Moreover, some Persian and Arab tribes settled in the north cost of Oman and lived peacefully together till the modern days. Oman-Iran’s relationship is based on reciprocal respect and not interfering in the internal affairs of both states. The security and logistic cooperation between the two states was very strong in the 1970s and reached its peak in 1977, when the Shah of Iran visited Oman. In the 1970s, Oman signed several agreements, many of which were with Iran, to secure itself from communist threats.
The Historiography of Andalusian towns: Abu Jaafar Mattahirʹs The History of Toledo, 489/1096
Authors: Bani-Yassen Yosif
Published: November 2023

The study aimed at acquainting onself with one of the experiences of writing local Andalusian history as Ahmed Ibn Abderrahman Ibn Mattahir Al-Ansari (489 Hejiri/1096 A.D) did on the local town of Toledo.This paper is mostly concerned with Abu Jaafar Ibn Mattahar’s lifetime, cultural activities and the conditions, which made him, write about Toledo The research revealed that Ibn Mattahar was a native of Toledo and wanted to record the history of the town after its fall in Alfonso’s hands (479 Hejiri/1085 A.D), so he started to write the History of Toledo’s Scholars, including  biographies of all the men with connection with science and knowledge to the extent that the book became a cultural record of the scientific movement in the town. There appeared in his biographies a clear concern with time.
The Semantic Similarities in the Meditation Words in the Holy Quran (al-xidaaʕ ‘deception’, al-kayd ‘machination’, and al-makr ‘wiliness’) of Quran Interpreters
Authors: Abu Hawla Riyad Rezqallah , Al-Shuqran Nahla Abdulaziz
Published: November 2023

The reader of the Hoy Quran’s interpretations suffers the misconception of three different, but related, concepts, namely:  al-xidaaʕ ‘deception’, al-kayd ‘machination’, and al-makr ‘wiliness’, where each concept entails the others even in the old dictionaries. This study tries to capture the semantic differences between these three different concepts based on the premise that the Qur’an is a precise text where no lexeme completely alternates any other ones. The study has found that al-xidaaʕ ‘deception’ denotes the will to do evil to the other people by saying or doing (or both); it is made by a reliable person who shows good but line evil. al-kayd ‘machination’, by way of contrast, may be made to bring benefit. al-makr ‘wiliness’, however, is employed to intent harm for others and differs from the first two concepts in that it is more severe, more controlled, and more hidden than them. Most of the interpreters proposed that the use of these three terms with Allah denotes torment.
English Supervisors’ Perspectives of Supervision in Omani Public Schools
Authors: Al-Mahrooqi Rahma , Denman C J
Published: November 2023

The current study examined English supervisors’ perspectives of supervision in Omani public schools through the administration of a three-part, 13-category Likert-scale questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed as part of a larger nation-wide investigation to 48 English supervisors in Omani schools and was completed by 35 participants.  Areas examined included participants’ views of the supervisory process, including its effectiveness, supervisor roles and qualifications, challenges and opportunities for professional development, and the contributions supervision makes to teacher development.  The questionnaire also explored participant engagement in a series of steps before, during, and after supervisor observation.  Mixed attitudes about the supervisory process were reported, although a number of important concerns were raised about the way English supervision occurs in Omani government schools.
Al-Adudi Bimaristan in Baghdad (371-656 H /981-1258 BC) A study in its Historical Evolution and Cultural Role
Authors: Alkadhat Mohammad AbdAlla
Published: November 2023

Bimarstans flourished in the Islamic civilization and were various in types. Some were devoted to the treatment of certain diseases such as leprosy and mental diseases. Others were of a general nature and weredevoted to treat various diseases. The Bimaristan was one of several service buildings that Al-Mansur was keen to include in his round city, Al-Modawarah. After that, establishing Bimaristans continued in Baghdad until there were five of them in the fourth Hijri century. Despite the emergence of Bimaristans, medicine was practiced by a category that did not have the necessary medical qualifications. Thus, the situation was chaotic where there were many medical errors. This prompted Caliph Al-Muqtadir to take the decision of regulating and organizing the profession of medicine. The inauguration of Al-Adudi Bimaristan in (371 H /981 BC) was the culmination of the institutionalization of medical work in Baghdad. Although the bases of this Bimaristan was the work of the Turkish leader Bajkam, Adud Al-Dawlah, also, added a number of buildings, equipped it with all needed services, and entrusted the task to the famous doctor, Al- Razi. To ensure continuity and progression of this Bimaristan, Adud Al-Dawlah allotted many Waqfs to benefit from in spending on the Bimaristan and its guests. Successor Buyid princes followed him in this approach. Al-Adudi Bimaristan was characterized by introducing the concept of medical specialties. It was divided into halls according to diseases, and specialized doctors were chosen to work in each hall. An additional characteristic was dedicating rooms for the teaching of medicine, coupled with practical training in patients' rooms, in addition to the administrative authority that manages the Bimaristan’s affairs and expenses. The Bimaristan continued to perform its medical and educational role until the end of the Abbasid age, where it took its share of the destruction that was inflicted upon the urban structure of Baghdad afterthe Mongol invasion in (656 H / 1258 BC)
The Relative Clause Revisited: A Novel Approach to Error Analysis
Authors: Herzallah Ruqayyah , Alawi Nabil
Published: November 2023

Negative interference from a mother language is said to be one of the major sources of errors committed by learners of a foreign language.  Due to this interference, it is our belief that mere analysis and finding of differences between the languages concerned are inadequate. Therefore, the present research is engaged in giving a more profound approach to deal with errors in general, and one of the commonest errors committed by Palestinian Arabic speakers learning English, in particular: namely, relative pronoun deletion from the subject position of the relative pronoun.  Building on certain linguistic constructs and rules, as well as an enlightened pedagogical account, the absence of the subject relative pronoun is given a new perspective. Our account addresses both teachers’ and students’ cognitive linguistic knowledge to eradicate the problem at hand. Our approach to the problem which is thus interdisciplinary, helps students in the acquisition of complex structures like that of the relative clause and can be a model to be followed in tackling other problems in foreign language learning and teaching.
Restrictive Conditions for Free Uses of Copyrighted Materials under Omani Law and Their Implications for Users’ of Copyrighted Materials
Authors: Albarashdi Saleh Hamed , Billah Muhammed Masum
Published: November 2023

Omani Copyright and Neighboring Rights Law of 2008 contains a list of exceptions to the exclusive rights of copyright holders. These exceptions allow people to copy and use copyrighted materials in certain cases without paying any fees or obtaining any permission from the copyright holders. The exceptions cover free uses for purposes like teaching, education, quotation in another work, dissemination of news etc. However, the Omani Copyright and Neighboring Rights Law puts many conditions for such free uses. Some of these conditions mirror similar conditions under the Berne Convention and other copyright conventions to which Oman is a party. Other conditions under Omani law are more restrictive than those that appear under international conventions. These additional conditions restrict the scope of free uses of copyrighted materials in Oman. Yet, some countries like USA and Canada, despite their being parties to the same international conventions, have much wider exceptions under their national legislation. The paper, therefore, recommends that Oman should follow the legislative approach of those countries in order to widen the scope of copyright exceptions for the benefits of users of copyrighted materials in Oman.
ظَوَاهِرُ تركيبيّة فِي دِيوَانِ (أَجْنِحَةِ النَّهَارِ) لِلشَّاعِرِ العُمَانِيّ سَعيد الصّقْلاويّ
Authors: Zeid Fadl Youssof
Published: November 2023

الشَّاعرُ العُمانيُّ سعيد الصّقْلاوي شاعر ذو حِسٍّ فَنِيٍّ صادقٍ، وجيبُ قلبٍ عاشقٍ لوطنه، مثقلٌ بهموم عروبته، في لغة آخذة، وقد استوقفتني خلال قراءة ديوان الشاعر ظواهرُ تركيبيةٌ ترددت في شعره، وهي ذات عَلاقة بالدّلالة في مواطنَ عديدةٍ يحاول هذا البحث الكشف عنها، انطلاقا من ضرورة عدم فصل الإعراب عن المعنى، وعدم إقصائه من ساحة تحليل وتفسير الشعر.
Religious Social Media Activism: A Qualitative Review of Pro-Islam Hashtags
Authors: Zahra Iman Mohamed
Published: November 2023

There have been so many acts of terrorism connected to radical Muslims that it's not surprising Islam has a public relations problem. Pollsters, historians and other experts say that the West's collective instincts toward Islam have been shaped over decades by a patchwork of factors. These include demographic trends, psychology, terrorism events, foreign policy, domestic politics, media coverage and the Internet. Therefore, it is not surprising that Muslims are the most negatively viewed faith community in some countries as the United States. The objective of the current research is to review qualitatively the social media platforms of the hashtag #Notinmyname, initiated by renowned Muslim British Community namely Active Change Foundation as a successful model of social media activism combatting the worsening image of Islam. The major conclusion of this study is that hashtags launched by Muslim activists derive from the social media platforms exacerbating and unprecedented power to stir political and social movements especially, regarding controversial and stagnant matters. Posts, comments and shares on different social media platforms go viral, stir discussions and trigger public opinion. These #hashtags were not a launching base for a pro-Islam campaign only, as much as being an outlet breather for all pro and anti-opinions regarding Islam. Social media are now the pathway to mobilize the crowd online to take an action in the real world.
العواصف الغبارية: مصادرها ومساراتها وتكرار حدوثها وانتشارها على سلطنة عمان في الفترة من ( 2000م الى 2014م)
Authors: Journal JASS , بن سيف الهاشمي عبدالله
Published: November 2023

تعرضت سلطنة عمان لحوالي 70 عاصفة غبارية خلال الفترة من 2000 الى 2014م. وقد تم تصنيف هذه العواصف الغبارية حسب مصدرها إلى عواصف من مصادر شمالية، وشمالية شرقية، وعواصف من مصادر غربية، وشمالية غربية. فقد توالت على سلطنة عمان خلال فترة الخمسة عشر عاما الماضية من المصادر الشمالية والشمالية الشرقية ما يقارب 18 عاصفة غبارية، بينما استقبلت أجواء السلطنة ما يقارب 52 عاصفه غبارية من المصادر الواقعة على الجانب الغربي والشمال الغربي. وكانت أغلب هذه العواصف الغبارية في شهر مارس بعدد 14 عاصفة، بينما لم تسجل أي عواصف غبارية في شهر نوفمبر. العمليات التحليلية على المرئيات الفضائية (Meteosat-9) و (Meteosat-7) أظهرت أن المصادر الخارجية للغبار القادم، على سلطنة عمان من الجهة الشمالية والشمالية الشرقية، هي صحراء ثار الهندية وصحراء راجستان الأفغانية وإقليم بلوشستان الباكستاني وإقليم السستان الإيراني. أما من الجهة الغربية والشمالية الغربية فان مصدرها السهل الفيضي الجاف في جنوب العراق، والسهل الفيضي الجاف وبادية الشام في سوريا، وصحراء النفوذ وكثبان الدهناء في السعودية، وصحراء الربع الخالي. كما استخدمت الدراسة تقنية نظم المعلومات الجغرافية في إخراج الخرائط النهائية لمستويات العمق النظري للأهباء، وخلصت إلى تركز أغلب مستويات الغبار على الأجزاء الغربية من محافظة الوسطى وعلى الأجزاء الشمالية الغربية من محافظة ظفار. بينما شهدت المناطق الواقعة بين محافظات البريمي والباطنة شمال والظاهرة انخفاضا في مستويات الغبار في أغلب أشهر فصول السنة.

كلمات مفتاحية: العواصف الغبارية، سلطنة عمان، نظم المعلومات الجغرافية، مستويات الغبار، المرئيات الفضائية.
الوعي بثقافة الهندسة الاجتماعية لدى طلبة كليات التعليم التقني بسلطنة عمان: دراسة حالة لطلبة الكلية التقنية بالمصنعة
Authors: Journal JASS , سعيد الكندي سالم
Published: November 2023

الملخص

هدفت الدراسة الحالية التعرف عن مستوى وعي الطلبة بالكليات التقنية بسلطنة عمان بأساليب الهندسة الاجتماعية من خلال الوقوف على مدى وعي الطلبة بمفاهيم التصيد، والبريد الاحتيالي وغيرها من الأساليب المتبعة للحصول على معلومات تتمتع بالخصوصية والسرية. كما تهدف إلى الكشف عن طبيعة السلوكيات والممارسات عند استخدام شبكات التواصل الاجتماعي والبريد الإلكتروني وكذلك الوسائل التنظيمية والتقنية للحد من الوقوع في شباك الهندسة الاجتماعية. ولتحقيق أهدف الدراسة الحالية، اتبعت الدراسة المنهج الكمي، متمثلًا في الاستبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات، وشمل مجتمع الدراسة جميع الطلبة (2908 طالبًا) في تخصصات الهندسة والدراسات التجارية وتقنية المعلومات بالكلية التقنية بالمصنعة باستثناء طلبة السنة التأسيسية. وصل عدد الاستبانات المسترجعة 663 استبانة صالحة، وعليه يكون عدد الاستبانات الخاضعة للدراسة 663 استبانة أي ما نسبته 19%.

تمثلت أهمية الدراسة في ندرة الدراسات المشابهة والتطبيقية التي تسلط الضوء على دراسة مدى وعي المجتمع الجامعي بمخاطر الهندسة الاجتماعية، بالإضافة إلى محدودية الدراسات العربية المماثلة التي تناولت الموضوع ذاته في تخصصات أخرى متنوعة، لذلك يؤمل أن تثري هذه الدراسة النتاج الفكري العربي في هذا المجال. أما الجانب التطبيقي فيتمثل في مساعدة إدارة الجامعات والكليات أو الجهات المعنية ببث الوعي لدى الطلبة، وأعضاء هيئة التدريس للوقوف على مثل هذه القضايا وتوضيح أهميتها وأهمية التصدي لمثل تلك الأساليب. أشارت نتائج الدراسة بشكل عام إلى ضعف مستوى دراية الطلبة بمفاهيم الهندسة الاجتماعية وأساليبها، كما أشارت النتائج أن 55% بواقع 354 طالبًا لم يسمعوا بالمصطلح نهائيًا، في حين 45% على دراية بالمصطلح مع مستويات مختلفة من الاهتمام. وأن الغالبية من الطلبة لديهم وعي ببعض الممارسات التنظيمية والتقنية للوقاية من أساليب ومخاطر الهندسة الاجتماعية بطريقة غير مباشرة، إلا أن هذه النسب لا تتجاوز النصف في بعض الحالات، أي أنه لا يقل عن 40% لهم ممارسات خاطئة عند استخدام البريد الإلكتروني ومواقع الشبكات مما يجعلهم عرضه للوقوع في شباك الهندسة الاجتماعية. خرجت الدراسة بمجموعة من التوصيات من أهمها: توعية المجتمع الجامعي بمفهوم الهندسة الاجتماعية وأساليبها، وتعزيز ثقافة الأمن السيبراني والهندسة الاجتماعية من بطرح مساقات تحاكي واقع ذلك، ثم تفعيل دور اختصاصي المعلومات في المسؤولية المجتمعية والوعي الرقمي.

 

الكلمات المفتاحية: الهندسة الاجتماعية، الوعي الرقمي، الوعي المعلوماتي، الخصوصية الرقمية،  كليات التعليم التقني.
اتجاهات الصحفيين الأردنيين نحو تغطية قناة الجزيرة الإخبارية العربيةلأحداث العدوان الإسرائيلي على قطاع غزة (2014)(دراسة مسحية) عزام عنانزة، وعلي شمس الزينات، ومحمد محروم، وعرين الزعبي
Authors: عنانزه عزام , شمس الزينات علي , محروم محمد , الزعبي عرين
Published: November 2023

الملخص

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تعرّف اتجاهات الصحفيين الأردنيين في تغطية قناة الجزيرة الإخبارية العربية لأحداث العدوان الإسرائيلي على قطاع غزة (2014)، واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج المسحي، واستخدمت الاستبانة لجمع المعلومات من عينة بلغ عدد أفرادها (150) صحافياً يعملون في مختلف المؤسسات الإعلامية الأردنية. وخلصت الدراسة إلى النتائج الرئيسة التالية: (1) يرى (74%) من المستجيبين أن تغطية القناة للعدوان الإسرائيلي على غزة كانت تتمتع بمهنية عالية، (2) يرى (27%) من أفراد العينة أن تغطية قناة الجزيرة الإخبارية العربية للعدوان الإسرائيلي على غزة كانت مختلفة عن القنوات الإخبارية الأخرى، وسبب ذلك هو استحداث القناة لبرامج تحليلية وإخبارية وأفلام تسجيلية حول قطاع غزة والعدوان، (3) كانت قناة الجزيرة، خلال تغطيتها للأحداث، منبراً مفتوحاً للشعب الفلسطيني ومقاومته للعدوان، على عكس بعض القنوات الإخبارية الأخرى، وقد منحت مساحة للجانب الإسرائيلي، الأمر الذي أضاف للتغطية قدراً كبيراً من المهنية.

الكلمات المفتاحية: اتجاهات الصحفيين، قناة الجزيرة الإخبارية، التغطية الإخبارية، العدوان الإسرائيلي، قطاع غزة.
مدى حق الزوج المسيحي في تعدد زوجاته دراسة في القانون المصري محمود عبد الحكم الخن
Authors: عبدالحكم الخن محمود
Published: November 2023

ملخص

نظراً لظروف تاريخية، خاصة بمصر، فقد تعددت القواعد القانونية الخاصة بمسائل الأحوال الشخصية بحكم تعدد الأديان في الدولة. وقد عدّ المشرع قانون الجنسية هو القانون الشخصي للأجانب، أما بالنسبة للمصريين، فالقانون الشخصي الذي يحكم مسائل الأحوال الشخصية هو قانون شريعتهم. ومن المتفق عليه أنه يجوز للزوج المسلم دون الزوج المسيحي أن يعدد زوجاته. وقد ثار التساؤل عما إذا كان للزوج المسيحي أن يعدد هو الآخر زوجاته، وذلك في الحالة التي لا تتوافر فيها شروط تطبيق الشريعة المسيحية، وتكون الشريعة الإسلامية واجبة التطبيق؟ لقد انقسم الفقه في الإجابة عن هذ التساؤل إلى اتجاهين: ففي الاتجاه الأول يجوز للزوج المسيحي أن يعدد زوجاته، وفي الاتجاه الثاني، لا يجوز للزوج المسيحي أن يعدد زوجاته. وقد رأينا الاتجاه الثاني هو الراجح.

كلمات مفتاحية: تعدد الزوجات، الزوج المسيحي، العقيدة المسيحية، الأحوال الشخصية لغير المسلمين.
واقع استخدامات ذوي الإعاقة البصرية لمواقع التواصل الاجتماعي "دراسة ميدانية مطبقة على معهد عمر بن الخطاب للمكفوفين" عبد الرحمن صوفي عثمان، ومحمد محمد سليم أحمد، وأزهار بنت سالم بن سعيد بني سعد، وفضيلة بنت حمد بن هلال الجابري
Authors: صوفي عثمان عبدالرحمن , محمد محمد سليم محمد , بنت سالم بني سعد أزهار , بنت حمد بن هلال الجابري فضيلة
Published: November 2023

ملخص

يعد مجال ذوي الإعاقة من المجالات، التي تحظى باهتمام واسع من قبل سلطنة عمان، نظراً لأهمية هذه الفئة الاجتماعية، وحرصاً على حقهم في أن يعيشوا حياة طبيعية قادرة على إشباع احتياجاتهم المختلفة. ويعتري هذا المجال مشكلات متنوعة أفرزها تطور المجتمع ومواكبته للتكنولوجيا الحديثة. وهذا ما دفع فريق البحث لدراسة إحدى هذه المشكلات، والتي تتمثل في تحديد واقع استخدامات ذوي الإعاقة البصرية لمواقع التواصل الاجتماعي. اعتمدت الدراسة على الدراسة الوصفية التحليلية باستخدام المنهج الوصفي، والحصر الشامل لذوي الإعاقة البصرية الذين يستخدمون مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي في معهد عمر بن الخطاب للمكفوفين، والبالغ عددهم (34) طالبا وطالبة من مكفوفي البصر وضعافه، من خلال الاستبانة، وكذلك تم إجراء مقابلة مع بعض المختصين من قسم علم الاجتماع والعمل الاجتماعي بكلية الآداب والعلوم الاجتماعية. وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج، من أهمها أن هناك أسبابا ودوافع لاستخدام مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي، وآثارا ناتجة عن الاستخدام، وصعوبات يواجهها الكفيف عند استخدامه لهذه المواقع. وقدمت الدراسة عدة مقترحات حول دور الأخصائي الاجتماعي مع ذوي الإعاقة البصرية للاستخدام المناسب لمواقع التواصل الاجتماعي، منها الدور التوعوي التعليمي، الذي يقوم على رفع مستوى وعي ذوي الإعاقة البصرية للاستخدام المناسب لمواقع التواصل الاجتماعي، وذلك من خلال مدّهم بمعلومات ومعارف كافية حول هذه المواقع.

الكلمات المفتاحية: ذوو الإعاقة البصرية، مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي.