bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Competence, Motivation, Facilities and Infrastructure, and Leadership Style on Performance and Their Implications for Work Achievement
Authors: Yusuf Yusuf
Published: December 2024

Improving employee performance requires a good strategy, starting with enhancing elements of competence, motivation, adequate facilities and infrastructure support, and a good leadership style, which can improve employee performance and ultimately lead to increased employee achievement, thereby achieving organizational goals. The purpose of this research is to understand the overview of competence, motivation, facilities and infrastructure, leadership style, performance, and work achievement, as well as to determine the influence of competence, motivation, facilities and infrastructure, and leadership style on performance and their implications for work achievement. The subjects of this research are the Civil Servants of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province. The research method uses a descriptive and verification approach with descriptive survey and explanatory survey methods. The sample consists of 91 people, using primary data. Path analysis techniques are employed. The results of the research show that: (1) All variables have high average values, ranging from 4.11 to 4.37. The performance variable has the highest average at 4.37, and the X2 motivation variable has the highest average at 4.28. In general, competence, motivation, facilities and infrastructure, leadership style, performance, and work achievement are rated highly. Correlation test results show (R) 0.787 and the coefficient of determination of variable X on variable Y (R2) is 62%, with the remaining (E) 38%, and for variable Y on variable Z (R2) 85.2%, with the remaining 14.8% influenced by other factors not examined. (2) Simultaneously, competence, motivation, facilities and infrastructure, and leadership style significantly influence performance (35.049 > 2.477). (3) Partially, there is a significant influence of competence (-2.370 > -1.986), motivation (6.053 > 1.986), and leadership style (3.644 > 1.986) on performance, while there is no influence of facilities and infrastructure on performance (1.002 < 1.986). (4) There is a significant influence of performance on work achievement (22.591 > 1.986).
Islamic Economic Principles: A Critical Review of Capitalism and a Vision for Justice
Authors: Fadillah Muhammad Ifan , Purnomo Budi Supriatono , Purnamasari Imas
Published: December 2024

This article addresses the paradigmatic tension between capitalism and socialism in the quest for economic and social justice, with a specific focus on critiquing financial capitalism from an Islamic perspective. Using a literature review methodology, this study explores the theoretical foundations of these paradigms and highlights Islam’s distinct approach. The findings reveal that Islam critiques the financial theories underpinning capitalism, particularly its emphasis on the unrestricted pursuit of profit, accumulation of capital, and reliance on mechanisms like interest (riba) and speculative activities (gharar) that exacerbate economic inequality and social injustice. Islam does not align with the profit-driven individualism of capitalism or the state-centric control of socialism. Instead, it presents a transformative paradigm rooted in Islamic theology, advocating principles such as zakāt to ensure equitable wealth distribution, the prohibition of riba to prevent exploitative financial practices, and the prioritization of shared welfare over material accumulation. This paradigm, referred to as Transformative Islam, critiques the structural inequities of financial capitalism while emphasizing the moral imperative for justice, communal well-being, and sustainable economic systems. By integrating theological principles with practical methodologies, Transformative Islam offers a comprehensive and just alternative to exploitative financial systems.
BIG DATA AND THE DETERIORATION OF CONSENT PRINCIPLE TO PROTECT HEALTH DATA PRIVACY IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Abdul Manap Nazura , Ab Rahman Mohd Rizal , Salleh Siti Nur Farah Atiqah
Published: December 2024

It is part of the legal requirement for an individual to be conferred the right to consent when it involves the processing of their health data. However, with the advent of big data in healthcare, consent principle as a lawful basis for data processing and as a tool for data privacy in healthcare is being challenged. In this article, big data refers to the processing and analysis of large data sets to find new correlations—for example, for decision-making purposes and improving health delivery of health bodies. While big data may be beneficial, it also imposes certain legal complications regarding the sufficiency of the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010 in implementing consent. This article aims to analyse consent principle under the PDPA 2010 as a tool for health data privacy and its sufficiency in big data. We adopt a doctrinal qualitative analysis as the methodology in this paper. It is found that the consent principle under the Act must be revisited because it is lacking in its suitability and functions in dealing with big data and the practical demonstration of explicit consent in protecting privacy. Therefore, it is suggested that Malaysia could look to the European’s Union General Data Protection Regulation as a potential model for enhancing its consent standards, with careful consideration of the existing constraints under the PDPA.
Research on Mobile Seva Services of the Electronic Government in India: A Qualitative and Quantitative Approach
Authors:   St. Francis Institute of Management and Research, India, V. Thangavel
Published: December 2024

In emerging nations like India, the use of mobile devices is booming. There have been several recent advancements
and studies in this field. These days, mobile is turning into a crucial ICT tool for both urban and rural areas, as well
as remote ones. The smartphone is a suitable and flexible instrument to close the digital gap because of its simplicity
of use, quick technological advancements, and declining device costs. The number of Indians owning mobile phones
is rising quickly, in 2023, 606.57 million users in India, and there were 467.0 million social media users included, or
32.8 percent of the country's total population. In early 2023, there were 1.10 billion active mobile phone connections
in India, which translates to 77.0 percent of the country's total population. An innovative program called Mobile Seva
seeks to mainstream mobile governance, or m-Governance, throughout the nation. It offers a unified platform to all
Indian government departments and organizations so that services may be easily delivered to residents and businesses
via mobile devices. By utilizing the creative potential of mobile applications in the delivery of public services, it seeks
to increase the reach and accessibility of diverse public services to the stakeholders. The primary focus of this article
was the public's access to e-government services offered by state and federal governments, ranging from health and
childcare to education, research, and up to pension plans. The base of citation methodologies has been adopted in
this research output. To highlight the numerous output facilities available to agriculture for education through voice
messaging systems and access through government apps made possible by NIC, this study has combined qualitative and
quantitative techniques. Many of the facilities have been utilized by the public all around the nation. This kind of facility
is highly applied by the many government authorities from various countries.
Alternative Subintimal Recanalization Technique Using Fluoroscopy-Guided Direct Puncture at the Level of the Common Femoral Artery
Authors:   Ph.D, Vascular Surgeon, Hospital Santacecília, Volta Redonda, Brazil, Cruz Reno Leonardo Da , Fogaca Ribeiro Luis Eduardo ,   Ph.D, Vascular Surgeon, Hospital Santacecília, Volta Redonda, Brazil, Laxe Reno Angelica Araujo Cortines ,   Physician, Unimed Volta Redonda Hospital, Brazil
Published: December 2024

Objective: To present a clinical case of subintimal angioplasty of the popliteal femoral territory using an alternative
technique of re-entry into the lumen after failure with traditional re-entry methods.
Material and Methods: This case involves a patient with a history of infrapopliteal femoro-popliteal bypass with a
previous inverted internal saphenous vein by-pass (2021), admitted for angioplasty to maintain primary patency assisted
by a stenosis in it, but showing total occlusion of the by-pass during intraoperative arteriography. Due to the intense
symptoms, whi risk of limb loss, endovascular femoral recanalization was performed, without success in performing
intraluminal recanalization by anterograde and retrograde routes. Subintimal recanalization was performed, using an
alternative salvage technique to allow re-entry into the true lumen, described in this article.
Results: Retrograde subintimal recanalization was performed with intraluminal re-entry into the proximal superficial
femoral artery via fluoroscopy-guided puncture in an intraluminal balloon implanted in a retrograde direction, with
implantation of 3 stents. No residual femoropopliteal stenosis was observed, with good inflow and outflow.
Conclusion: The subintimal recanalization technique in itself is already a salvage technique, and with the aid of
fluoroscopy-guided intraluminal balloon puncture by distal retrograde puncture, we were able to break through the
dissection flap and re-enter the lumen proximally, enabling dilation and implantation of subintimal stents with technical
success.
Optimizing the Utility of Serum Protein Electrophoresis
Authors:   Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA, Sheffield Hollie , Jeon-Slaughter Haekyung ,   Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA, Chowattukunnel Nivan ,   Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Haque Waqas ,   Department of Medicine, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA, Lim Mir ,   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA, Shen Evelyn ,   Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Shen Yu-Min ,   VA North Texas Health Care System
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) is often obtained to look for monoclonal gammopathy when evaluating
nonspecific clinical findings. Currently optimal utilization of SPEP is not well defined. This study was conducted to identify
patient characteristics or laboratory data as appropriate indications for ordering SPEP.
Material and Methods: A retrospective review of 406 patients referred for abnormal SPEPs from 2012 to 2019 was performed
to identify characteristics that predict for development of lymphoplasmacytic malignancy. Indications for ordering the SPEP,
serum calcium, serum creatinine, hemoglobin, and presence of bone lesions were recorded. Specific monoclonal (M) component
types were also analyzed.
Results: Of those patients, 27 were found to have a lymphoplasmacytic malignancy (LPM). The most documented reasons for
SPEP testing were renal dysfunction, increased globulin fraction, anemia, and neuropathy. Patients with at least one CRAB
criteria (hypercalcemia, renal dysfunction, anemia, or bone lesion) had a significantly increased risk of developing a LPM. In
evaluating the M-component subtype, patients with IgA M-components had a significantly higher chance of progression to a
LPM when compared to IgG (37% vs 8.2%). An M-component of >1.5 g/dL was associated with significantly increased risk for
developing a LPM (Odds Ratio 45.8; 95% Confidence Interval, 10.7-195.8).
Conclusion: We conclude that SPEP should be ordered for patients with CRAB criteria or otherwise unexplained neurological
or dermatological disorders. Once an SPEP has been ordered and found to be abnormal, patient-specific characteristics such
as presence of CRAB criteria and IgA M-component can be used to guide follow-up and need for a hematology referral.
Microteaching
Authors: Ahmed Rukshana
Published: December 2024

Abstract not available
Bangladesh Journal of Anatomy July 2021, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 1
CD8+ T Cells as Multitasking Cells in Immunotherapy: A Review Update
Authors: Jahan Tarana , Ullah Munshi Saif
Published: December 2024

CD8+ T cells, referred to as cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), play a pivotal role in adaptive immunity, particularly in combating viral infections and malignancies. CD8 T cells, derived from bone marrow progenitors and matured in the thymus, play an essential role in immune defense through their cytotoxic activity. These cells are distinguished by their ability to recognize and eliminate cells that present specific antigens via the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules. Upon activation by antigen recognition, they proliferate and differentiate into effector cells capable of eliminating infected or abnormal cells.CD8+ T cells develop in the thymus and express the CD8 co-receptor, which interacts specifically with MHC class I molecules. When a naïve CD8+ T cell encounters an antigen-presenting cell (APC) displaying an antigen bound to MHC class I, it undergoes activation, clonal expansion, and differentiation into cytotoxic effector cells. The primary function of these cells is to eliminate infected or malignant cells by inducing apoptosis through the release of cytotoxic granules containing perforin and granzymes or by engaging death receptors on target cells. Over the past few decades, CD8+ T cells have garnered significant attention for their potential in immunotherapy, particularly in cancer treatment. This review highlights the multifaceted roles of CD8+ T cells in immunotherapy, their mechanisms of action, and the challenges associated with harnessing their full potential.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, January 2024;18(1):50-55
Spatiotemporal Assessment of Water Quality and Quantity of the Kaptai Lake at Rangamati, Bangladesh - An Approach of Remote Sensing, Field Investigation and Laboratory Analysis
Authors: Tushar Mahmud Al Noor , Hossain Arman , Hossen Mukter , Ahmed Md Ezaz , Mia Md Bodruddoza
Published: December 2024

Monitoring water quality and quantity is essential for sustainable water resource management. This study investigates changes in the extent and water quality of Kaptai Lake using remote sensing, field measurements, and laboratory analysis. Analysis of Landsat TM/OLI images from 1989, 2000, 2010, and 2021 shows that the lake's water extent ranges from 380 km² (in 2010) to 435 km² (in 2021), with an average of 407.5 km². The extent of water decreased by approximately 3% from 1989 to 2010 and increased by about 5% from 2010 to 2021 due to changing rainfall patterns, dam operations, sedimentation, and land use changes. Seasonal variations in chlorophyll-a concentration and turbidity, analyzed using Sentinel 2B images from 2022 and 2023, indicate mesotrophic to eutrophic conditions and higher turbidity in post-monsoon. The study found that nutrient enrichment from untreated sewage, agricultural runoff, and algal growth affect chlorophyll-a levels, while development activities, excessive rainfall, and sedimentation influence turbidity. Linear regression analyses show strong positive correlation between field obtained and image derived values both for chlorophyll-a (R2 0.621) and turbidity (R2 0.698). Physico-chemical parameters such as pH, EC and temperature have been measured in the field and hydrochemical parameters including, cations and anions have been measured by laboratory analysis to assess the contemporary water quality status. The average values for pH, EC and temperature are 7.55, 119.85 µS/cm and 22.17 °C respectively. The cationic dominance in the studied segment of the Lake is in the order of Ca2+ > Na2+ > Mg2+>K+ > Fe2+ >Mn2+. On the other hand, the anions are in the order of HCO3- > SO42- > Cl- > NO3-. All the physico-chemical parameters of the lake water fall within the Bangladesh Drinking Water Limit (BDWL) and are not linked to chlorophyll-a  and turbidity variations. The findings of this study can help mitigate the deterioration of Kaptai Lake by addressing water quality and extent issues, promoting effective and sustainable lake management strategies.
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13(1), 2024, P 121-139
Socio-Demographic Determinants of Mortality in Bangladesh: A Time Series Analysis
Authors: Hossain Farhad , Mondal Md Nazrul Islam , Islam Md Atiqul , Islam Mohammad Mazharul , Khan Md Nuruzzaman
Published: December 2024

Understanding the factors influencing the death rate in Bangladesh is essential for effective policy-making and addressing demographic challenges. This study aims to examine both the short-term dynamics and long-term equilibrium relationships between socio-demographic factors and the death rate of Bangladesh over a given period. It focuses on four key factors: adolescence fertility rate (AFR), life expectancy rate at birth, birth rate, and infant mortality rate (IMR). Taking an annual time series dataset from 1975 to 2021 from the World Bank (WB), the study uses the Johansen co-integration test, vector error correction model (VECM), and Granger causality test to analyze the relationships between these factors and death rate. The findings reveal short-term and long-term equilibrium links between the socio-demographic parameters and death rate. A substantial negative correlation exists between death rate and AFR and life expectancy. Additionally, a positive correlation is observed between the death rate and birth rate, and IMR. These findings provide valuable insights for decision-makers to address the death rate in Bangladesh, bridging a research gap and guiding effective socio-demographic policies.
International Journal of Statistical Sciences, Vol. 24(2), November, 2024, pp 35-54
Improvement on Calibration Weightings in Stratified Random Sampling
Authors: Clement Etebong P , Anieting Akaninyene E
Published: December 2024

Calibration weightings is the process of formulating calibration constraints using a given distance measure to obtain expression of the calibration weights. One of the major limitations of the simple calibration technique by Deville and Sarndal (1992); is that the calibration weights obtained by this process may be negative and or extremely large. To overcome this challenge, this study develops a new framework for obtaining optimum calibration weightings using inverse exponentiation.  A new calibration regression estimator of population mean is proposed in stratified random sampling. Properties of the new estimator are derived and its efficacy established through empirical comparisons with existing estimators. Results of analysis showed that the new estimator obtained by the new calibration weightings is more precise and highly efficient than calibration estimators obtained by the simple calibration technique by Deville and Sarndal (1992), under the same optimum conditions.
International Journal of Statistical Sciences, Vol. 24(2), November, 2024, pp 125-136
Optimizing Wind Speed Predictions in Bangladesh: Unveiling the Power of Machine Learning Approaches
Authors: Khatun Mira , Sattar Golam Sabbir , Karmokar Provash Kumar , Karim Md Rezaul
Published: December 2024

Wind speed is a naturally occurring phenomenon that arises from the intricate interplay of various atmospheric processes. Wind speed prediction is pivotal in various sectors worldwide, and Bangladesh is no exception. Beyond its impact on agriculture, water management, and disaster preparedness, wind speed also plays a crucial role in urban planning and construction projects. Architects and engineers rely on accurate wind speed forecasts to design buildings and infrastructure that can withstand local wind conditions. Furthermore, the aviation and maritime industries heavily depend on wind speed predictions to ensure the safety of flights and shipping routes. Predicting wind speeds in Bangladesh poses a significant challenge due to the region's susceptibility to frequent seasonal changes influenced by its coastal location and complex, nonlinear climate patterns. To address this important aspect, we leverage Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, including Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), Classification and Regression Trees (CART), Random Forest (RF), K Nearest Neighbors (K-NN), and Support Vector Machine (SVM) to forecast wind speeds at various weather stations in Bangladesh. We utilized various accuracy metrics, including precision, sensitivity, specificity, F-measure, and overall accuracy, to evaluate the performances of the algorithms.  The RF model outperformed the other models with an overall accuracy of 94.73% for predicting wind speed conditions in Bangladesh. On the other hand, the LDA model exhibited the lowest performance, achieving an accuracy of 93.27% in comparison to the other models. It is noticeable that the aforementioned five models showed more than 90% accuracy for windspeed prediction. Additionally, we complement our analysis with visual representations such as box plots, density plots, dot plots, parallel plots, and scatterplot matrix plots. These empirical results also highlighted the RF as the most suitable method for predicting contemporary wind speed patterns in Bangladesh.
International Journal of Statistical Sciences, Vol. 24(2), November, 2024, pp 137-154
Sustainability of Slum Improvement Program in Bangladesh: An Approach of Capacity Building, Community Participation and Empowerment
Authors: Rahman Mohammed Mahbubur
Published: December 2024

Slums providing housing to 30-70% of urban population in many developing countries have grown dramatically. Governments with international assistance, despite improving tenure security, environment, income and resources in many of these, could not eradicate the problems. Benefits could not be sustained due to lack in institutional development, policy implementation, governance, participation etc. This is more evident in Bangladesh where about 10 million poor in its urban areas suffer from substandard housing. Initially acting as a ‘provider’, the government could achieve little in terms of effects and numbers, this made the approach unsustainable. Thereafter, it shifted to providing training, finance, assistance in education, health, capacity building and environmental improvements so that the slum-dwelling poor could be ‘enabled’ to make sustainable solutions to their housing problems. This paper discusses this changed approach, and evaluates the achievements and sustainability of the Slum Improvement Program undertaken in last quarter of a century. Thus it will provide an insight into the way housing of the urban poor in the developing countries should be approached.
Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 8, Dec 2015, pp. 59-72
Implication of GIS Technology in Accident Research in Bangladesh
Authors: Goswami Dilip , Morshed Md Manjur , Hasan Md Sazedul
Published: December 2024

Road accident is a major cause of loss of lives and economy of Bangladesh. National highways of Bangladesh have been a virtual death trap. However, accidents are concentrated on a few locations, which means, improvement of the scenario is possible through accident counterstrike measures. This paper has used Hazardous Location Index analysis to identify accident-prone areas of Joydebpur-Jamuna Bridge National Highway (NH405). In doing so, it has identified that about 11.50% accidents occurred in only 2.63% of the total length of the highway (highly accident-prone), whereas 12.41% length of the highway is accident-prone location. About 15.04% length of the highway needs counterstrike measures against accidents through road safety programs.
Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 8, Dec 2015, pp. 159-166
Assessment of Ecological Change Due To Cyclone Using Remote Sensing Technique
Authors: Islam Md Kamrul , Chowdhury Sudipta , Raja Debasish Roy
Published: December 2024

Ecology in coastal area of Bangladesh is affected by several natural hazards like cyclones, coastal flooding, tidal surges, salinity and other phenomenon. The ecological change of this area is mainly attributed to the periodic cyclones caused by deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal. This research is carried out to measure the ecological change of cyclone affected costal area in Bangladesh using two key factors, named vegetation and temperature. To assess it, MODIS Global Disturbance Index (MGDI) method has been used for considering recent cyclone SIDR and AILA using time-series terra MODIS data between the periods 2005 to 2011. Raw MODIS data has been processed by re-projection and atmospheric correction. Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) and Land Surface Temperature (LST) have also been derived to determine the MGDI analyzing the variation of vegetation and temperature. It is found from the research that cyclones cause ecological change in the coastal area. Severe ecological disturbance has been found on the Sundarban area of Khulna, because of SIDR in 2007. It also had effects in Bagerhat, Barguna, Patuakhali and Pirojpur. In 2009, another cyclone, AILA causes severe ecological disturbance on Satkhira district and some part of Khulna district. However, this study provides a baseline to prioritize measures for reducing the ecological disturbance due to cyclone.
Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 8, Dec 2015, pp. 175-186
Online Community Radio 'On the Margins': Rethinking Borders and Futures through Radio Alhara
Authors: De Regt Minka
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the sociopolitical potential of online community radio stations ‘on the margins’ through a rhizomatic analysis of Radio Alhara in Palestine. The radio station was established in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, by a group of friends with the aim to connect the Palestinian diaspora through sound, ‘outside of the mainstream media and algorithm’s censorship’ (Tan 2021). The name ‘Alhara,’ from the Arabic word for neighborhood, refers to the station’s community approach to radio-making. The paper argues that Radio Alhara’s structure can be characterized as rhizomatic (Deleuze and Guattari 1987) by emphasizing notions of decentralization and fluidity. Through values of human curation, collaboration, and experimentation, Radio Alhara provides a community media platform that resists principles of digital capitalism, such as algorithmic gatekeeping and data colonialism. Additionally, Palestinian (internet) infrastructures are routinely targeted by slowness, surveillance, and destruction, as a result of Israeli settler colonialism. However, online community radio stations ‘on the margins’ provide gateways for rethinking (colonial) power relations, (diasporic) communities, (geographical, institutional, online/offline) borders and futures in a transformative manner.
How Government Organizations Can Sustain Remote Work Post COVID-19
Authors: Nweke Chikwendu , Gilliam Leslie , Lao Teresa , Escobedo Ernesto
Published: December 2024

Government organizations are unprepared to sustain remote work post-COVID-19. Even though COVID-19 seems to be under control, organizations are still struggling with the aftermath of the pandemic and the need to sustain remote work. Challenges include lack of necessary information technology tools, software, technological skills, strategies for remote work, leadership skills, real-time communication, activity planning and program implementation, scheduling meetings, organizing childcare, managing caseloads, fostering team work, and effective supervision. A conceptual framework based on organizational adaptation theory guided this qualitative case study. Since the study was to ascertain how government organizations can sustain remote work post-COVID-19, semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from 12 government employees in Dallas Texas who worked remotely during COVID-19. Thematic analysis was conducted and. nine themes morphed from the study. The results highlighted the need for employee training and continuous organizational adaptation to the changing business environment.
Competency of Successful Professional Trainers in Thailand in the Disruption Era
Authors: Boonsathorn Wasita , Dryver Arthur L. , Burusnukul Pattarapong
Published: December 2024

Current disruption era necessitates ongoing skill development for HR through training. Competency of professional trainers is key to training success. In-depth interviews with training managers, professional trainers, and training attendees revealed three components of competency - traits, knowledge, and skills. Traits comprised attitude (i.e., great heart and growth) and personality (i.e., passionate, accessibility, signature, and suitable to audience). Knowledge comprised expertise (i.e., content expertise and company/industry expertise) and experience (i.e., work experience and life experience). Skills comprised learning design skills (i.e., application of appropriate techniques and stakeholder-centered design), delivery skills (i.e., application-oriented and persuasive and inspiring), and developing business skills/entrepreneurship.
Gebelik Başına Tohumlama Sayısının Süt Sığırlarının Islahında Önemi ve Ekonomik Kayıplar: Siyah Alaca Süt Sığırı Örneği
Authors: Töre Eyüp , Tuna Yahya Tuncay , Önal Ahmet Refik
Published: December 2024

Süt sığırcılığında, süt ve döl verimi işletmelerin karlılığı üzerinde doğrudan etkili iki ölçüttür. Farklı ölçütler kullanılarak ölçülmeye çalışılan döl verimi dişi sığırlar için kısaca zamanında gebe kalma ve sağlıklı yavruları ileriki yaşlarına kadar doğurma yeteneği olarak tanımlanabilir. Dişi sığırdan beklenen, zamanında gebe kalması ve sürüde kaldığı sürece sağlıklı buzağı doğurma yeteneğini korumasıdır. Gebelik Başına Tohumlama Sayısı, dişilere ait döl verim ölçütlerinden ilkine damızlıkta kullanma yaşı ile dolaylı olarak ilişkili iken servis periyodu, Buzağılama aralığı ve Buzağılama Yılı üzerinde doğrudan etkili olan bir ölçüttür. Bu araştırma ile gebelik başına tohumlama sayısının (GBTS) süt sığırlarının ıslahında önemi ve ekonomik kayıplar ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır. Tekirdağ İli Damızlık Sığır Yetiştiricileri Birliğine (DSYB) kayıtlı ve halen üretime devam eden süt sığırcılık işletmelerinin 2013-2019 yılları arasındaki 20662 siyah alaca süt sığırına ait (39938 adet) döl verim kayıtları (GBTS) araştırmanın materyalini oluşturmuştur. Buzağılama Yıllarının etkisini ele aldığımızda; farklılığı yaratan yılların en düşük 2014 yılı (1.76 ± 0.022) ortalamasının olduğu, en yüksek ortalama (1.95± 0.020) olarak da 2015 yılı verilerinden kaynaklandığı görülmektedir. (p
Tomorrow's Choices: A Comprehensive Study of Consumer Perspectives on Functional Foods
Authors: Erel Fatma Pelin , Oraman Yasemin
Published: December 2024

Consumers strive for an improved quality of life and longevity on a daily basis. Owing to shifts in consumer behavior, there is a consistent rise in the proportion of well-informed and mindful consumers. Functional foods, known for their health-preserving capabilities, are gaining increased prominence within the spectrum of food products. The functional food market, both in Turkey and globally, holds promise as an unexplored sector. Within this context, food companies are keen to ascertain whether their newly developed products align with consumer expectations and how consumers engage with these offerings. The study's objective is to assess consumer attitudes towards products positioned as integral to a healthy diet, particularly those endorsed as functional foods. Moreover, the aim is to derive indicators that can enhance strategic and tactical marketing decisions based on the study's findings. The primary focus of the research centers on the purchasing behaviors of Turkish consumers. Employing an inductive research design, hypotheses were tested using data collected from 391 Turkish consumers, that reside in Istanbul, through surveys. Istanbul was chosen as it is a metropolis and a small-scale example of Turkey. Analysis methods included descriptive and inferential statistics, explanatory factor analysis (PCA), and binary regression analysis. The results revealed a heightened interest in functional foods among women, families with children, and individuals with higher incomes. Furthermore, evolving lifestyles, increased incomes, and heightened consumer awareness contribute to a surge in demand for innovative food products. The revelations derived from these findings carry profound implications that extend their influence across various domains. Primarily, state institutions actively involved in formulating and implementing public health programs stand to be significantly impacted. The newfound insights provide an invaluable resource for refining and enhancing the efficacy of existing public health initiatives. By integrating this knowledge into their strategies, these institutions can tailor interventions more precisely, addressing specific concerns and promoting the overall well-being of the populace. Moreover, the implications also reverberate within the intricate realm of the food sector, involving a diverse range of stakeholders. For businesses within this industry, understanding and adapting to these findings can prove instrumental in shaping their practices. This may encompass adjustments in production processes, sourcing of ingredients, and the development of products that align with emerging health considerations. Proactive engagement with these insights not only enhances the societal impact of these food-related enterprises but also contributes to the broader narrative of responsible and health-conscious business practices.
Evaluation of the Effects of Foliar Sulfur Applications on Yield, Evapotranspiration and Water Use Efficiency of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Under Different Irrigation Regimes
Authors: Ödemiş Berkant , Akgöl Batuhan , Can Deniz
Published: December 2024

In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of foliar sulphur applications on cotton plants exposed to water stress. It was carried out on ‘Carisma’ variety cotton plant with 3 irrigation level, 3 sulfur doses and 3 replicates, except for control treatments, in split plots experimental design in randomized blocks. Sulfur in elemental form was applied at doses of 150 ml da-1 (S1), 250 ml da-1 (S2) and 350 ml da-1 (S3), except for the control (S0) and at I100, I66, I33 irrigation levels of the available capacity and in the non-irrigated treatment (I0). Irrigation water amounts varied between 332-1006 mm and 306-928 mm in the 2015 and 2016, and evapotranspiration ranged between 299-1096 mm and 247- 995 mm, respectively. Evapotranspiration decreased slightly in the first year and increased in the second year as the sulphur doses increased. The highest yields were 5871 kg ha-1 (I100S0) and 6148.7 kg ha-1 (I100S1) in 2015 and 2016, respectively. In comparison to I100, yield decreased by 70%, 39% and 14% in 2015, 67%, 33% and 8% in 2016 in I0, I33 and I66, respectively. Sulphur doses caused yield to decrease in 2015 and increase in 2016. Compared to S0 treatment, yield increased by 14%, 1.9% and 8.6% at S1, S2 and S3 in 2016. With the decrease in ET, yield (relative to I100) decreased by 73%-70% at I0, 52%-39% at I33 and 26%-15% at I66 in the first year, by 75%-67% at I0, 44%-33% at I33 and 20%-8% at I66 in the second year, and by 74%-68% at I0, 48%-36% at I33 and 23%-11% at I66. Water use efficiency (WUE) was approximately the same in sulfur doses, while the lowest was determined at I100 and the highest was determined at I0 and I33. WUE increased as the amount of irrigation water increased in the second year, but did not show a stable change in the first year. The highest WUE was calculated in the first year on I33 (6.3 kg ha-1mm-1) and in the second year on I0 (7.5 kg ha-1mm-1). Sulphur doses did not cause a significant difference in WUE and the highest WUE was determined at S0 (6.0 kg ha-1mm-1) in the first year and in the second year at S1 (6.5 kg ha-1mm-1). Sulphur doses did not affect leaf sulphur concentration in the first year, but statistically in the second year. Mean of two years, the highest leaf sulphur concentration was measured in S3.
Analyze of The Effects of Possible Climate Change Scenarios for Biomass and Grain Yields of Sunflower and Winter Wheat with AquaCrop Model in The Thrace Region of Türkiye
Authors: Bakanoğulları Fatih
Published: December 2024

Prediction of crop yield and biomass in agricultural production is crucial for both food safety and national economic projections. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the effects of climate change and biomass and grain yield of two crops (winter wheat and sunflower) at two locations, Kirklareli (KRK), Edirne-Orhaniye (EOR), with different soil textures, in the Thrace region. The scenarios (n=S1, S2,…,S65) of sensitivity analysis established by considering the expected trend of climate change were evaluated in terms of biomass and grain yield for sunflower and winter wheat crops with the AquaCrop model. The model predicted the highest losses of grain yield and biomass, when the air temperature was increased by 5 °C and the precipitation was decreased by 50% during the growing seasons of both crops (in the scenario S42). In the scenarios where only temperature was increased, grain and biomass yield values of sunflower was decreased, while those of winter wheat was increased. The combined effects of increased global solar radiation and decreased temperature had a negative effect on wheat production at EOR. For both sunflower and wheat, the most negative impacts on yield and biomass production were observed with the combined scenarios of various temperature increases and precipitation decreases during each growing season at each location. According to the simulation results of the defined single and combined scenarios in both spatial areas, while the grain and biomass yields of the summer planted sunflower plant were negative linear relations every scenario, non-linear relations were determined in the yields of the winter-wheat plant. Finally, with the defined sensitivity scenarios, the correlation coefficients between biomass and grain yield of sunflower and winter wheat under similar climate but different soil types in two locations were found to be R2= 0.88 and 0.87 for KRK and R2 = 0.56, and 0.79, for EOR, respectively.
Determination of Important Weed Species, Densities and Frequencies in Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) Orchards in Düzce Province
Authors: Kara Adnan , Ermeç Hakan , Dıblan Sezer
Published: December 2024

Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivation has strategic value for Türkiye, which is a leader in global hazelnut production. This study aims to determine the important weed species, densities, and frequencies in hazelnut orchards in Düzce province. The presence of weeds is a significant challenge in hazelnut cultivation as they compete with the crop for nutrients, water, and sunlight, while also serving as hosts for pests and pathogens. Effective weed management is critical to maintaining yield and quality. Field research was conducted in 50 hazelnut orchards in 8 districts of Düzce and weed densities and frequencies were calculated using the Odum & Barrett method. In the survey studies conducted in Düzce hazelnut orchards, it was determined that 103 weed taxa belonging to 31 families and the ones with the species with the densest populations included Potentilla reptans (creeping cinquefoil) (35.46 plants m-2), Poa pratensis (meadow grass) (12.15 plants m-2), and Bromus hordeaceus subsp. hordeaceus (soft brome) (11.97 plants m-2). The most frequent species were calculated to be Potentilla reptans (creeping cinquefoil) (81.80%), Oenanthe silaifolia (narrow-leaved water-dropwort) (78.34%) and Lapsana communis (nipplewort) (60.72%). Among the families identified, the Poaceae family has the highest number of species (19), followed by Fabaceae (14) and Asteraceae (13). Studies have detected those motorized scythes and herbicides, whose increased use may cause environmental effects and increase pest problems, are widely used in weed control. Identifying weed species and understanding their density and frequency will contribute to the adoption of more precise and environmentally friendly control methods and thus to increasing productivity and sustainability in hazelnut cultivation. Based on these findings, by applying targeted weed control measures, yield losses can be significantly reduced, beneficial organisms can be protected and the overall productivity and economic sustainability of hazelnut agriculture in Düzce Province can be contributed.
Inter-rater reliability and content validity of the measurement tool for portfolio assessments used in the Introduction to Clinical Medicine course at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine: a methodological study
Authors: Yoo Dong-Mi , Han Jae Jin
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of a measurement tool for portfolio assessments in medical education. Specifically, it investigated scoring consistency among raters and assessment criteria appropriateness according to an expert panel.Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from September to December 2018 for the Introduction to Clinical Medicine course at the Ewha Womans University College of Medicine. Data were collected for 5 randomly selected portfolios scored by a gold-standard rater and 6 trained raters. An expert panel assessed the validity of 12 assessment items using the content validity index (CVI). Statistical analysis included Pearson correlation coefficients for rater alignment, the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for inter-rater reliability, and the CVI for item-level validity.Results: Rater 1 had the highest Pearson correlation (0.8916) with the gold-standard rater, while Rater 5 had the lowest (0.4203). The ICC for all raters was 0.3821, improving to 0.4415 after excluding Raters 1 and 5, indicating a 15.6% reliability increase. All assessment items met the CVI threshold of ≥0.75, with some achieving a perfect score (CVI=1.0). However, items like "sources" and "level and degree of performance" showed lower validity (CVI=0.72).Conclusion: The present measurement tool for portfolio assessments demonstrated moderate reliability and strong validity, supporting its use as a credible tool. For a more reliable portfolio assessment, more faculty training is needed.
Jender Bazi Temporality: Gender-Related Research and Writing in Afghanistan during NATO's War and Military Occupation
Authors: Natanzi Paniz Musawi
Published: December 2024

Gender-related research during the US-led NATO occupation and war in Afghanistan (2001–2021) was embedded in structures of counterinsurgency warfare. Drawing on anti-colonial and feminist and queer theory and based on empirical research in Afghanistan, I introduce the analytic jender bazi (Dari: the gender game) to theorize the configuration of racializing and gendering processes in which gender roles and relations and intimacy were studied in Afghanistan. I argue that the analytic offers new ways to examine how the temporality of knowledge production in neoliberal institutions and organizations reconstructed knowing the labor of Afghans and affective relations in the military-civil infrastructure and time of the occupation. The political and theoretical premises of concepts and frames of analysis in research and writing on cis women and gender politics and the psychology of cis men and masculinities in Afghanistan, I contend, produced a genre that I refer to as occupation/al writing. The coloniality of Afghanistan studies requires that scholars account for how the affect of institutional affiliations and geopolitics in the age of the neoliberal university contain intellectual discussion and critique in the field.
How the Taliban are Institutionalizing the Propagation of Virtue and Enjoinment of Vice in Afghanistan
Authors: Rahimi Haroun
Published: December 2024

This article examines the body of rules that the Taliban has enacted to institutionalize the propagation of virtue and enjoinment of vice by presenting a critique of the institution from within the Islamic tradition. In so doing, this study reveals important tensions in the way that the Taliban has tried to constitute the Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Enjoinment of Vice jurisprudentially, suggesting similar tensions in the project of Islamic state-building more generally. It illustrates the incongruities that exist in the jurisprudential constitution of this institution between a desire to constitute the ministry as the morality police of an Islamic state and the competing demands of due process, prohibition of extrajudicial punishments, protection of privacy, respect for jurisprudential plurality, and equal application of sharia to the ruler and the ruled in Islamic jurisprudence.
For the Sake of God and a Sense of Justice: Past Realities and Future Possibilities of Religious Reform in Afghanistan
Authors: Salim Ahmad Rashid
Published: December 2024

This article brings into conversation the dialectic of religious reform in Afghanistan by engaging with three key scholars and their approaches to the utilization of religion as the source for activating the public toward political participation without armed violence. The shifts and trajectories within their pragmatic political philosophy offers an untapped category of possibilities and counter-movement to the violence and vectors of the Taliban that has employed religion toward terrorism and domination. I argue that religious reform is an intentional cosmology rooted in and referencing the familiar tradition void of dogmatic drama or a return to a utopian past. Reform involves the utilization of the grammar and gnostics of the tradition to align and agitate the population toward change and is most viable by the participation of individuals with mastery of the tradition. Such a path is both a socialization that is rooted in an ethical conduct toward the immediate/self but also the other/outside(r) world.
Molyneux and motor plasticity
Authors: Gallagher Shaun
Published: December 2024

Most discussions of neural plasticity in the context of the Molyneux question focus on changes in the visual cortex, early on during critical periods, or post-surgery after patients are given sight. There are good reasons, based on enactive approaches to perception to ask about plastic changes in the dorsal visual pathway and motor control areas. This essay explores the implications of such changes for the Molyneux question.