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Environmental Study Of “Bahao”
Authors: Yasmeen Kauser  , Dr. Fehmida Tabassum
Published: May 2024

Ecocriticism is an important theory among the new critical theories. Its formal inception in Western literature can be seen after the eighth decade of the last century. It took a long time to establish itself and gain acceptance there. Ecocritics were able to fully explain and use it in literature only after the 1990s.The term Ecology emerged in the middle of the 19th century. The name of German Biologist Ernst Haeckel is associated with this term.Ecology studies the relationship of living organisms with the environment and the ways they cope with it. When the term Ecology was used in literary criticism, it became known as eco-criticism. In Urdu, it has been translated as environmental literary criticism.Initially, Cheryll Glotfelty is credited with promoting this theory, and she is also considered the first American Ecocritic. According to Cheryll, environmental literary criticism is the study of the relationship between environment and literature. Just as feminist studies studied literature based on gender differences and Marxist criticism examined literature from a class perspective, Ecocriticism is based on earth-centered studies. In this context, literature, culture, and environment are of fundamental importance.Environmental literary criticism is different in every way from its contemporary movements that focus on the individual and society. The biggest driver of ecocriticism is the threats to nature. This theory not only describes the relationship between literature and the environment, but also takes into account the things that humans have associated with nature.Ecocriticism applies ecological concepts to literature. It studies the system of relationships between human culture and nature that is based on equality and mutual respect rather than the dominance or monopoly of one. Ecocriticism considers the atmosphere, environment, natural landscapes, culture, lifestyle, methods, locality, and rural environment present in literature and the way they are described. The preferences of environmental literary criticism include exploring indigenous and local characteristics in literature, identifying the threats they face, and proposing solutions to them.
The theory of environmental literary criticism was introduced in Urdu literature in the 21st century. The first novel written in the context of ecocriticism is "Pagal Khana" by Hijab Imtiaz Ali.
Effect Of Quarry Dust On Mechanical Properties Of Rice Husk Ash-Based Concrete For Sustainable Environment
Authors: Sadaf Noshin  , Ali Hamza  , Muhammad Uzair  , Hafiz M Shahzad Aslam  , Atteq Ur Rehman  , Mazhar Yasin  , Frooq Mustafa Joyia  , Abrar Ahmad  , Muhammad Hamza  , Hafiz Haseeb Ahmad  , Norheen Amina
Published: May 2024

As the global population has continued to grow, the costs and environmental issues associated with traditional construction materials like cement and river sand have become increasingly problematic. This research aimed to explore an alternative and eco-friendly approach to traditional building materials. The researchers conducted an experimental program to assess the mechanical properties of the rice husk ash-based concrete at different curing ages 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. Following the mix design, the concrete was produced using water to binder ratio of 0.5. A series of experiments were conducted on both fresh and hardened states to investigate the impact of quarry dust on rice husk ash-based concrete. It was observed from the experimental results that when 40% of the quarry dust was used as a replacement for fine aggregates, the concrete exhibited the highest strength. After 28 days of curing, the compressive strength showed a 0.65% improvement, while the splitting tensile strength displayed a 1.77% enhancement compared to the reference mix. To ensure the reliability of the experimental findings, a statistical analysis was conducted. The study concluded that certain factors, such as quarry dust, curing duration, and rice husk ash, interacted synergistically to influence the compressive and splitting tensile strengths of the concrete. The researchers also proposed equations to predict these strengths based on the aforementioned parameters.
The Influence of Organizational Culture on Employee Motivation and Performance: Implications for HR Policy
Authors:   School of Business & Management, University of Juba, Republic of South Sudan., Kanuto Aham Edward
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the intricate dynamics between organizational culture (OC), employee motivation (EM), and employee performance (EP) within the context of NGOs and private companies operating in South Sudan. Utilizing data from 396 employees, the study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the direct and indirect effects of OC on both EM and EP. The findings reveal significant positive associations between OC and EM, as well as between OC and EP. Moreover, the study identifies EM as a mediator in the relationship between OC and EP. These results underscore the pivotal role of organizational culture in shaping both employee motivation and performance, highlighting the need for organizations to cultivate a culture that fosters engagement and productivity. The implications of these findings for HR policy and practice are discussed, offering valuable insights for organizations seeking to optimize employee performance in challenging environments.
Risk Factors Affecting Internet Use in Adolescents: A Literature Review
Authors: Maulid Fika , Harkensia Linur Steffi
Published: May 2024

In today's time, people spend more time on the Internet for long hours due to the increasing number of exciting Internet applications and the convenience of life provided by such applications. Internet use can be at risk if its use is excessive and can cause dependence and addiction. Suppose internet users have experienced addiction or dependence. In that case, it can cause risk factors that are harmful to mental and physical health, poor school achievement, relationships with family/parents that are less harmonious, and excessive household income conditions. Therefore, it is essential to understand the risk factors arising from excessive internet use. So as to raise awareness about health issues currently affecting young people in vulnerable groups. The literature review of this article was obtained from the online databases Science Direct, SpringerLink, ProQuest, EBSCO, and Pubmed in the publication year 2015-2020. Evidence shows that most research articles explain a lot about the risk factors for someone experiencing excessive internet use due to mental health problems and relationship problems with family/parents that are negative. Risk factors that influence Internet use in adolescents have been described in many previous studies. However, little is known about how many risk factors influence internet use in teens.  Therefore, this article will provide a number of critical gaps in the evidence base to be used as a source of information on the development of appropriate interventions and can provide a preventive strategy to reduce excessive Internet use in adolescents.
Was there a Better Time to be Mother? Past and Present of the Socio-Cultural Fear of Crime
Authors:   Bartın University, Turkey, KARATAŞ HİCRAN
Published: May 2024

Fear of crime refers to the fear of being a victim of crime, and it is nurtured by folklore and the media. Folklore fosters fear of crime by using oral tradition transferred throughout generations by updating old contexts into modern times. On the other hand, the media visualizes the possibility of being a victim by introducing the real-life experiences of victims. Contrary to folklore, victims presented in the media seem more accessible, and the victimization of individuals can be proven. Folklore and the media have cooperated to keep the fear of crime alive to warn society that individual lives are on the verge of becoming victims of criminals. In this paper, I aim to describe the fear of crime through two particular crimes: Child abductions and organ thefts. Data for this research comes from two sets of materials: Newspaper news stories and semi-structured interviews conducted in face-to-face settings with mothers from two different generations. My research reveals that mothers of the eighties were scared of their children being victims of beggar gangs and organ trade criminals, while generation Y mothers suffer from the possibility of their children being victims of online grooming and sextortion. Keywords: Folklore, media, fear of crime, urban legends, organ theft narratives.
Marin Marian-Bălașa, Ochiul dracului și al lui Dumnezeu (mentalități economice tradiționale) [The Eye of Devil and God (traditional economic mentalities)] (book review)
Authors:   Department for Modern History, “Babeș-Bolyai” Cluj-Napoca University, BĂRBULESCU CONSTANTIN
Published: May 2024

(book review) Marin Marian-Bălașa, Ochiul dracului și al lui Dumnezeu (mentalități economice tradiționale) [The Eye of Devil and God (traditional economic mentalities)], București, Editura Muzicală, 2021, 620 p., ISBN 978-973-42-1205-7
Marin Marian-Bălașa, Ochiul dracului și al lui Dumnezeu (mentalități economice tradiționale) [The Eye of Devil and God (traditional economic mentalities)] (book review)
Authors:   “Folklore Archive Institute of the Romanian Academy” (Cluj-Napoca), BĂRBULESCU ELENA
Published: May 2024

(book review) Marin Marian-Bălașa, Ochiul dracului și al lui Dumnezeu (mentalități economice tradiționale) [The Eye of Devil and God (traditional economic mentalities)], București, Editura Muzicală, 2021, 620 p., ISBN 978-973-42-1205-7
Marin Marian-Bălașa, Ochiul dracului și al lui Dumnezeu (mentalități economice tradiționale) [The Eye of Devil and God (traditional economic mentalities)] (book review)
Authors:   “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Iași, PĂDURARU MIRCEA
Published: May 2024

(book review) Marin Marian-Bălașa, Ochiul dracului și al lui Dumnezeu (mentalități economice tradiționale) [The Eye of Devil and God (traditional economic mentalities)], București, Editura Muzicală, 2021, 620 p., ISBN 978-973-42-1205-7
Identificación de tipologías de dislipidemias en los adultos mayores en un establecimiento de Salud - El Oro-Ecuador. 2021
Authors: Alvarado Espinoza Teresa María , Alava Rengifo Nidia Narcisa , Calero Zea María Auxiliadora , Vílchez Barreto Percy Mc Quen
Published: May 2024

Las enfermedades expuestas en los individuos una de ellas es las dislipidemias producen alteraciones en procesos de asimilación y desintegración de las lipoproteínas que expiden con concentraciones de lípidos perturbados por aumento exagerado del perfil lipídico. El objetivo de la presente investigación es determinar los tipos de dislipidemias en los adultos mayores de un establecimiento de Salud en El Oro – Ecuador, 2021. El actual estudio corresponde a una exploración de prototipo observacional y descriptiva, con diseño de corte transversal, se aplicó un muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple, para la población de 121 pacientes que acudieron a consulta externa del dispensario, una vez obtenidos los datos se sometieron a técnicas de sistematización y eficiencia de conveniencia para ser llevados al programa Stata con versión 17.0. Dentro de los resultados se evidencia una prevalencia de dislipidemia de 95,04% [IC95% 89,32 – 97.77]. Se identificaron cuatro tipos de dislipidemias, de las cuales las prevalencias más altas correspondieron a la dislipidemia por lipoproteínas de baja densidad (LDL) (prevalencia: 83,47 [IC95% 75,67 - 89,12]), seguido de la dislipidemia por lipoproteínas de alta densidad (HDL) (prevalencia: 62,81%, [IC95% 53,78 - 71,02]). Por lo que se debe de intervenir a la población de los adultos mayores con programas formativos educativos vinculados al entorno, salud y alimentación, suministrando en la importancia de tener un estilo de vida con calidad y calidez.
A COLETA SELETIVA NA GESTÃO DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS DO MUNICÍPIO DE OURO BRANCO-MG
Authors: Dias Glauber Henrique Rodrigues , Mol Marcos Paulo Gomes
Published: May 2024

The city of Ouro Branco, located in the State of Minas Gerais, stands out for being a pioneer in the region in the acquisition of a Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSOB). This article aims to present the application of selective collection in the management of solid waste in the municipality, highlighting the advances and setbacks over the years and addressing the main challenges encountered by managers in obtaining positive results and the search for continuous improvement in the sector. Historical data from the National Sanitation Information System (SNIS) were used, in addition to information provided by the municipality's Environment Department and data collected by the Association of Collectors of Recyclable and Reusable Materials of Ouro Branco (ASCOB), with the aim of evaluating the performance achieved by the waste management system in force in the municipality. The main results indicate that, despite the growing investment in solid waste management, the municipality has presented a setback over the years. It was concluded that there is a need to establish new strategies to improve the selective collection system, prioritizing investment in the sector, in order to carry out maintenance and expansions in the existing process. Other possible benefits are associated with job creation and continuous improvement in the city's economy due to the reduction of materials sent to landfills.
EFICIÊNCIA SUSTENTÁVEL: ANÁLISE DAS EMPRESAS QUE INTEGRAM O ÍNDICE DE SUSTENTABILIDADE EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Begnini Sergio , Vidi Louseane
Published: May 2024

The study sought to analyze the sustainable efficiency of companies that integrate the corporate sustainability index (ISE) and publish their sustainability reports following the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). In order to understand how sustainable the organizations are, several indexes were elaborated, one of them being the ISE. This is a quantitative study, based on Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), with the aid of DEA-SAED software covering data for 2016, from thirteen companies that were on the ISE list in the period 2015-2017. The results indicate that four companies achieved sustainable efficiency, two in the energy sector, one in the communications segment and one in pulp / paper. It is concluded that efficient companies are heterogeneous, belonging to different sectors. It is also concluded that participating in ISE and publishing its reports in GRI format is no guarantee of achieving sustainable efficiency.
Interrogating Covid-19 Protocols and Policing in Nigeria: Implications of Government Distrust and Service Failure (2019 – 2022)
Authors: Ezechi Kingsley Chukwuka , Nnamani Felix Vincent , Mbaeze Netchy Christian
Published: May 2024

The study examined covid-19 protocols and policing in Nigeria, with implications of government distrust and service failure, 2019 – 2022. Specifically, the study interrogated how government’s attitude to healthcare delivery undermined covid-19 protocols and policing in Nigeria; and how multidimensional poverty in the country undermined Nigeria’s lockdown protocols and policing in the fight against the virus. By adopting documentary method of data collection, expost facto research design and securitisation theory, the study found that government’s historical attitude towards healthcare delivery for its citizens led to the failure of its covid-19 protocols and policing, as result of the poor compliance of citizens. The study further found that multidimensional poverty among Nigerians led to the undermining of governments lockdown measures and guidelines during the pandemic. This were borne out of the citizens’ distrust of their government who have hoarded palliatives meant to cushion the effect of the pandemic. The study concluded and recommended amongst others, that the government must invest in quality healthcare by increasing its spending and budget allocations to the healthcare sector. It must also ensure that it desist from playing politics with palliatives meant to help cushion the effect of the pandemic on its citizens.
Sociology of Graft in Sierra Leone: A Foucault Cognizance
Authors: Bangura Mohamed
Published: May 2024

Imploring a Foucault cognizance to comprehending graft in Sierra Leone furnishes fascinating sociological inquiry of how primacy is at the mecca of this social curiosity. In Sierra Leone graft has dawned as the significant risk to impoverished folk’s subsistence as it influences social domains of people. This sociological inquiry accommodates a refined discourse of how graft is fundamentally a snag of primacy. It utilizes commonplace social case constructions of existence in Sierra Leone to emphasize the commonness of primacy in the social discourse of graft. The sociological inquiry accommodates a social substructure for the evolution of the sociology of graft in Sierra Leone by debriefing how graft and primacy are presently devised as personal exploits without comprehending the expansive nexus of primacy and consequently it affects admittance and snub. The sociological inquiry argues that dislodging graft political leaders or bureaucrats is not adequate to liquidate destitution nonetheless what is essential is a rudimentary transformation of the connections of primacy deployed on asymmetrical or unfair social structures.
Pupils’ Number Knowledge Readiness
Authors: Arpilleda Alcher J. , Alcantara Jhan Ayyah Kate N. , Dasigan Marlie P. , Gasulas Jinky M.
Published: May 2024

Preparing students for school involves equipping them with the necessary skills to learn and excel, such as through play, communication, focus, and social interaction. Ensuring children have a solid foundation in basic number skills before delving into more advanced mathematical concepts is crucial for their academic development. This study focused on evaluating the readiness of Grade 1 students at St. Paul University Surigao in terms of their number knowledge. This involved 24 Grade 1 students and utilized a pretest-post-test design, using a School Readiness Test (SRT) to assess their number knowledge readiness. Data analysis included frequency count and percentage distributions, and paired t-test. The results indicated a significant improvement in the students' number knowledge readiness following the teaching and learning activities, suggesting that these interventions were effective. Furthermore, the study found that factors such as sex and previous school attended did not influence the students' readiness in number knowledge. It is recommended that the school continues implementing activities that enhance students' performance in this area.
Persuasive Communication Factors and Their Effect on COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Amongst Residents of the Informal Urban Settlement in Kenya
Authors: Saulo Onyango David Morton , Mberia Hellen
Published: May 2024

Despite the immense resources and intensified interventions by the government and the international community, the desired uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in Kenya has not been commendable. Hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine remains high among the Kenyan population. Misconception and negative publicity have widely affected vaccine uptake. Since the vaccine is now readily available in the country’s private and public health facilities, it is critical to convince those hesitant to take it. Persuasive communication plays a critical role in the messaging framework during a public health crisis. They mostly rely on various communication channels, communication sources, and messaging structures to convey the public health message at different levels and to various targets. Given the expansive information environment, we sought to characterize the use of persuasive communication factors for COVID-19 vaccine information and determine their effect on vaccine acceptance. This study evaluated persuasive communication factors and their effect on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among residents of informal urban settlements in Kenya. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in the informal urban settlement of Kibera. Data was collected using a structured pretested questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Demographic variables were analyzed and presented using means and proportions. The results indicated that trustworthiness/expertise (β = 0.175, p = 0.001), attractiveness/likability (β = 0.120, p = 0.009), and familiarity/similarity (β = 0.165, p = 0.001) significantly affected the likelihood of vaccine acceptance. Message factors such as factual/logical appeals (β = 0.829, p = 0.000) significantly and positively affected the likelihood of vaccination. Channel factors such as interactivity (β = 0.439, p = 0.000) and decidability (β = 0.287, p = 0.019) significantly positively affected the likelihood of vaccination. The study found that trustworthiness/expertise, attractiveness/likability, familiarity/similarity, factual/logical appeals, interactivity, and decidability significantly affect vaccine acceptance. These findings can inform policymakers, public health professionals, and communication experts on effective communication strategies to enhance vaccine uptake in informal urban settlements.
Engineering activities and environmental protection
Authors: Zlatanović-Tomašević Vesna
Published: May 2024

The two human worlds, the natural environment and the technosphere (the man-made envelope around the earth, that is, all the products of earthly civilization) are not in ecological balance, but are in deep conflict. The perspective is in turning the biosphere into the noosphere, the sphere of planned and directed development. Human activity and the technosphere must not be allowed to compromise the conditions of safe life on earth, endangering the very existence of life. The technical revolution has overtaken the development of knowledge about the biosphere and ecological systems. This disproportion is the cause of the impossibility of adequately solving many of the world problems. The biosanitary capacity of the environment represents today a physical barrier in the industrial world. Ecosystem pollutant is matter or energy that is capable of endangering human health, social goods, or their sources. Any substance or energy, which is in the wrong place, at the wrong time and in an wrong amount, can be a pollutant so that even desired activities can produce unwanted consequences. Urban policy is constantly in the relationship between resources, production and movement in the function of realizing the development goals of local joint cooperation. That is why it is necessary to constantly improve the methods of cooperation between elected political representatives and the public. The goals of urban policies are the construction of a pleasant urban environment, improvement of the living environment, social protection, protection of valuable cultural heritage, reduction of operating costs for local governments, benefits for young people, balance of different interests, human rights, etc.
The importance of environmental engineering for the creation of documents for accident management with the objective of raising the level of industrial safety at the location of the seveso plant: Examples from practice
Authors: Vukić Marija
Published: May 2024

In the Republic of Serbia, there is a legal regulation that obliges all seveso operators to prepare documents for accident management. A Safety Report and an Accident Protection Plan are drawn up for higher-order seveso plants, and an Accident Protection Plan is drawn up for lower-order seveso plants. The aforementioned documentation is prepared by a multidisciplinary team (engineers of technology, environmental protection, occupational safety and other profiles who professionally deal with environmental protection) led by a responsible designer - an engineer who, above all, holds a license for technological processes of the Engineering Chamber of Serbia. The paper provides an overview of the activities and research results of the team members at the site of the plant and in the surrounding area, which are the basis for the development/creation of the aforementioned document and its key part - the Accident Response Program and Plan. The program contains written precise instructions for training and responding of responsible persons and operator teams for a timely and efficient response to an accident according to the "who does" - "what does" methodology. The instructions are prepared for specific pre-simulated scenarios of possible accidents and predictions of their consequences. Examples from practice are also presented - maps of vulnerable zones of influence of the toxic methane cloud in the event of an accident/leaking of natural gas at the location of the heating plant. The results indicate a significant contribution of environmental engineering to the creation of accident management documents and to raising the safety level at the seveso plant location.
Logistics of waste materials and its resources: A condition for successful waste management
Authors: Jovanović Dragutin , Arsić Miloš
Published: May 2024

In the daily development of economic and social activities, certain amounts of waste materials are generated, and they support ever-increasing sizes that are exemplary for the growth of settlements and cities, the development of other industrial activities. Bearing in mind the possible values as well as the dangers of the resulting amounts of different waste, it should not be easily discarded or destroyed. It should be handled adequately, that is, it should be managed in order to achieve certain beneficial economic and environmental effects. The logistics of waste materials is a complex system where resources are the central input component. The complexity and diversity of resources, as well as the need for their rational use, require their adequate management. With that motive, the paper emphasizes the importance of logistics of waste materials in a successful and sustainable waste management system, as well as the need for resource management viewed as a process of planning, provision of resources, maintenance, maintenance and use.
The role of public urban passenger transport in sustainable mobility
Authors: Arsić Miloš , Jovanović Dragutin
Published: May 2024

Public city passenger transport is a form of transport that serves to transport a large number of residents within the city area on established routes and timetables, and its general characteristic is that it can be used by any citizen under certain prescribed conditions. Due to the large concentration of people and vehicles in cities, problems arise in the development of city traffic, which reduces the quality of public city transportation due to traffic congestion and reduced vehicle mobility. Public urban transport benefits more in areas of higher residential density where there are greater demands for mobility while in areas of relatively low residential density private cars are more likely to be used. The paper will highlight the importance of using public city transport services in sustainable mobility, primarily in reducing environmental pollution in those cities.
Wooden houses as tourist symbols of Serbia
Authors: Ilić Zoran
Published: May 2024

In this paper, the author deals with the possibility of building and adapting old and abandoned log cabins, vayat and daščar throughout Serbia as a significant potential for attracting tourists. The emphasis in the work is on the construction of new tourist settlements and the renovation of old houses made of wooden materials whose owners, for many reasons, allowed them to fall into disrepair. In most cases, these houses have significant architectural and artistic value. These values are what cause special attention among domestic, and especially among foreign tourists. The author looks at the geographical position and localities of the places where these houses were built, as well as the different styles of construction, considering the historical circumstances in which they were developed. It also advocates for the preservation of cultural heritage through the display of old houses in order to practice many types of tourism such as eco-tourism, rural tourism, adventure tourism, cultural-historical tourism, anthropogenic tourism, sports-recreational tourism and the like. The survey research presented in the paper was conducted by examining adults from Serbia. Their views on the concepts of building new wooden houses and preserving old barns and homesteads, and therefore a better tourist offer, were analyzed.
Urban planning, management and housing policies in European river cities and city of Belgrade: Case study
Authors: Milenković Dejan
Published: May 2024

As a consequence of the lack of public policies and legal framework, and then the non-compliance with laws and regulations related to the use of rivers and coasts, the development of floating communities from their creation until today in Belgrade, has flowed predominantly from the bottom up, i.e. from individual and often illegal actions individuals to the gradual and increasingly current determination and then the implementation of public policies and the arrangement of the river area. Comparatively, some European cities on rivers and canals have, in the last few decades, increasingly paid attention to the careful planning of river and canal management and the potential opportunities for the realization of urban green housing projects through the creation of sustainable floating micro-river communities on them. And the city of Belgrade gradually adapts to these needs. In the city of Belgrade, in addition to a large number of examples of bad practice of "floating communities" there are also some good examples of "micro river space" arrangement and good practice of living and living in an ecologically acceptable natural environment on the water. This is the case of the river island of Ada Međica in Belgrade, which can serve as a "good case" for other European cities on rivers. It is a sustainable community characterized by the symbiosis of people and the environment, where the strength of a small river community contributes to the preservation of the environment, the achievement of ecological balance and urban green living in a natural environment.
استخدام تكنولوجيا الذكاء الاصطناعي في المكتبات ومرافق المعلومات: دراسة استطلاعية في الحاجات والتحديات بمكتبات جامعتي سكيكدة وقالمة – الجزائر
Authors: بوخبزة بديع , بوكرزازة كمال
Published: May 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على مفهوم الذكاء الاصطناعي واستخداماته في مجال المكتبات ومرافق المعلومات وكذا رصد الأسباب التي تدفع بالمكتبات لاستخدام التطبيقات الذكية في تقديم خدمات المعلومات والكشف عن التحديات المرتبطة بذلك. وقد اعتمدنا على المنهج الوصفي الذي مكننا من تحليل الأدبيات العلمية للموضوع، وأيضا تحليل البيانات التي تم جمعها من عينة الدراسة المقدرة بـ 16 فردا يمثلون مكتبيي واختصاصيي المعلومات التابعين لجامعتي سكيكدة وقالمة بالجزائر بواسطة أداة المقابلة. حيث توصلنا إلى مجموعة من النتائج، كان أبرزها: أن تحليل البيانات ودعم التحول الرقمي من أهم الأسباب التي تجعل المكتبات ومرافق المعلومات بجامعتي سكيكدة وقالمة في حاجة إلى استخدام تكنولوجيا الذكاء الاصطناعي، أما بخصوص التحديات، فتتمثل أساسا في تحديات قانونية، تقنية، بشرية، تنظيمية ومالية.
ПРАВО ЮРИДИЧЕСКОГО ЛИЦА ХРАНИТЬ МОЛЧАНИЕ: СРАВНИТЕЛЬНО-ПРАВОВОЙ АНАЛИЗ
Authors: BAYANDURYAN HOVHANNES
Published: May 2024

The article discusses theoretical and practical problems of implementing one of the most important principles of criminal procedural law - the principle of the prohibition of self-incrimination through the implementation of the right to silence. The relevance of the topic is due to the reform of the criminal procedural legislation of various countries, including the Republic of Armenia, which provides for a special procedure for criminal proceedings against legal entities due to the reorganization of criminal procedural legal relations. The author clarifies some legal issues about the right to silence of a legal entity as an accused, and conducts a comparative legal analysis of various legislations and judicial practice of foreign countries.
Quantification of Essential Nutrients and Heavy Metals in Modified Da Huo Luo Dan
Authors: Shmalberg Justin
Published: May 2024

A modification of Da Huo Luo Dan is marketed and prescribed for the treatment of paresis and paralysis according to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine principles. The concentrations of essential nutrients and heavy metals within the formula have not been previously reported and could exert physiologic effects. The present investigation employed standard analyses to quantify basic nutrients and inductively-coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometry to determine mineral and heavy metal concentrations in this herbal formula. The results suggest that typical doses of modified Da Huo Luo Dan are unlikely to significantly contribute to the macronutrient intake of patients. High mean as-fed (AF) concentrations of aluminum (1,410 mg/kg), barium (1,570 mg/kg), boron (780 mg/kg), and iron (1,590 mg/kg) were identified but are unlikely to cause toxicity. Low levels of cadmium and lead (1.0 mg/kg and 3.8 mg/kg AF) were detected and could represent markers of environmental or processing contamination. Differences were detected between batch lots from the same manufacturer, which requires future study and which could influence the safety and efficacy of the product.
The Components of the Pulse Controlled Laser Acupuncture
Authors: Petermann Uwe
Published: May 2024

The pulse controlled laser acupuncture concept (PCLAC) has four components. The first component is a basic understanding of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine theories and the use of Channels and acupoints to diagnose and treat disease. The second component is a basic understanding of auriculotherapy and the use of auricular (ear) points to diagnose and treat disease. The third component is the diagnosis and selection of acupoints to treat based on changes in the arterial pulses when “active” (unbalanced) auricular and body acupoints are stimulated with a special device such as a 3-volt hammer or a low-level impulse laser therapy (LLLT) unit. Modern LLLT units have a wide range of frequencies and have both diagnostic and treatment capabilities. The changes in the arterial pulse when “active” acupoints are stimulated are due to vascular autonomic reflexes, called “reflex auriculo cardial” or vascular autonomic signs. Sensory nerves near the acupoint in turn stimulate sympathetic nerves to blood vessels that alter the pulses. The concept is called pulse-controlled (pulse-guided) acupuncture because the pulse changes determine the acupoints to be treated. The final component of the PCLAC is the use of LLLT to stimulate acupoints and treat local tissues. The PCLAC combines ancient TCVM wisdom, recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, conventional medical knowledge and modern technology to further expand TCVM diagnosis and treatment to improve animal health and recovery from disease.
Pengaruh Pelatihan Gada Madya Terhadap Work Role Performance Pada Supervisor Keamanan PT. Swabina Gatra
Authors: Mi'Rojiah Barkatul , Amelasasih Prianggi
Published: May 2024

A staff who will be promoted as a security supervisor needs to receive Gada Madya training to support their competence in carrying out their main duties, one of which is the performance of their work role as a security supervisor. So this research aims to determine the value of work role performance in security supervisors after and before receiving Gada Madya training. The research method used was a pre-experimental design experiment with one group pretest-posttest type and hypothesis testing was carried out using the Wilcoxon test. From the results of data analysis, the Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) 0.000 < 0.005, which means the hypothesis is accepted so there is a difference in work role performance scores for security supervisors PT. Swabina Gatra before and after being given Gada Madya training. The implications of this research state that Gada Madya training is able to improve work role performance security supervisors in PT. Swabina Gatra.
Resilience Of Affected Wetland Rice Farmer Households Flooding: An Integrated Model
Authors: Insan Noor Trisna , Sulistyowati Lies , Yudha Eka Purna , Tridakusumah Ahmad Choibar , Suardi Tennisya Febriyanti , Syakirotin Muthiah , Wicaksono Samuel Lantip
Published: May 2024

Natural disasters can hamper development plans in food commodity development. There are many disaster-prone areas that need efforts to reduce the risks that occur from these disasters. The purpose of this study was to analyze the determinants of resilience of households of wet-rice farmers affected by flooding. This research uses a quantitative analysis approach with survey method. The research data were collected through primary and secondary data. The respondent sampling technique used multi-stage cluster random sampling with a total of 306 respondents. The results showed that mitigation, adaptation, coping mechanisms, and risk levels had a significant influence on the resilience model of households of flood-affected wetland rice farmers. Based on these results, this research can be a reference for practitioners in increasing the intention of resilience actions against natural disasters that occur. Furthermore, the need for policies from the government to respond to natural disasters so that they do not have a long impact on the continuity of farming that is managed.
Tinjauan Yuridis Terhadap Peninjauan Kembali Dalam Peradilan Tata Usaha Negara Dalam Putusan Nomor 154 PK/TUN/2016
Authors: Karnelia Nazwa
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT
In the struggle for justice, the whole community wants to get its rights fairly. Not only the people, but the state institutions also have the right to justice in the eyes of the law. According to Article 263, paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Constitution, it is explicitly stated that only the Supreme Court or its heirs may apply for a decision. The other party was not explicitly mentioned, but it was the Attorney General. The debate over the Supreme Court's approval of the General Prosecutor's review has not yet been opened. The jurists, the legalists, and the scholars have spoken a great many words. Not a few of them disagree with the judgement of the Supreme Court, but some of them understand it. As a result of various academic discussions and research, it appears that the emerging perspective is coloured by a different background of understanding. Some people seem to be based on a strong understanding of the teachings of positivism, while others appear to be founded on a closer understanding of legal realism.In the conflict present in Decision No. 154 PK/TUN/2016, land disputes disputed rights between state institutions and family heirs. The re-examination carried out with new evidence by the petitioner determines whether it serves justice to the parties."
 
Keywords : Judicial Review; Juridical Review ; State Administration
Pengaruh Pemberian Pupuk Organik Cair Daun Kirinyuh Terhadap Pertumbuhan Tanaman Sawi (Brassica juncea L.)
Authors: Innosensia Ursula Inu Innosensia Ursula Inu , Vandalita M.M. Rambitan Vandalita M.M. Rambitan , Evie Palenewen Evie Palenewen
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh pemberian pupuk alami daun kirinyuh terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman sawi (Brassica juncea L.). Desain eksperimen digunakan dengan variasi konsentrasi pupuk organik cair untuk menentukan dosis yang optimal. Populasi penelitian adalah tanaman sawi, dengan sampel yang diberi perlakuan pupuk organik cair daun kirinyuh. Variabel bebas adalah pemberian pupuk organik cair, sementara variabel terikat meliputi tinggi tanaman, kuantitas daun, dan berat basah tanaman sawi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui dokumentasi foto, observasi mingguan, dan pengambilan data berkala. Analisis data menggunakan metode ANOVA untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh pupuk organik cair terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman sawi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dosis pupuk organik cair dengan konsentrasi 30% memberikan pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman sawi. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan teknik pemupukan organik yang efektif dalam pertanian
Role of City Employees Credit Cooperative and Allied Services (CECCAS) on Improving the Household Income of Employees of the City Government of Cabanatuan
Authors: Faronilo Arren Paco , Ramos Vilma
Published: May 2024

Credit cooperatives were essentially created to meet the basic human desire for borrowing and saving money without taking on too much risk or giving the money lender too much authority. Members of credit cooperatives attain socio-economic benefits through its products and services and understanding its effects is vital in improving its management. Most often, cooperatives do not visualize the impact of its services to its members due to lack of proper documentation and research focusing on them. This study examines how credit cooperatives specifically the City Employees Credit Cooperative and Allied Services (CECCAS) affects the household income of its members in terms of savings deposit, building of assets, and availment of loans. Using descriptive-survey approach, the study gathered information through survey questionnaires and interview sessions from the members of CECCAS. Results of the study showed that in terms of improving household income, savings/contributions and loan products significantly benefit the members of the cooperative. Availment of loan products help the members to finance their needs and buy assets but members have yet to engage in income-generating activities. Savings on the other hand, pave the way for members to have emergency funds, buying of assets, medical and study funds. This study examined the benefits of a credit cooperative in terms of improving household income of its members, variables such as membership growth, management styles, women’s participation, and other socio-economic aspect may be applied to gain more understanding in this sector.
Argumentai žodį miestas nesant slavizmą
Authors: Razauskas Dainius
Published: May 2024

Straipsnyje išsakomi argumentai, kodėl žodį miestas būtų galima nelaikyti skoliniu, slavizmu. Straipsnį sudaro šeši skyriai. Pirmajame, „Įžangoje“, pristatomas pats klausimas – seniausi žodžio miestas bei jo atitikmenų kitose baltų kalbose paminėjimai ir kalbininkų vieninga nuomonė jį esant slavizmą. Antrajame aptariama galima praslavų *město ‘vieta’ > ‘miestas’ kilmė, bandymai jį etimologizuoti ir nustatytos sąsajos su kitų ide. kalbų žodžiais, tarp jų lie. mietas bei la. miet ‘kalti mietų stačiatvorę’. Trečiajame ir ketvirtajame skyriuose parodoma būdinga semantinė raida nuo reikšmės ‘aptvaras’ iki reikšmių atitinkamai ‘vieta’ ir ‘miestas’. Penktajame pateikiamas žodžio miestas galimas sklandus paaiškinimas lietuvių (baltų) kalbos priemonėmis (remiantis tuo pačiu veiksmažodžiu *mieti ‘kalti mietų stačiatvorę’, kaip jo būtojo laiko neveikiamosios rūšies dalyvis mie-sta-s). Galiausiai šeštajame skyriuje, pavadintame „Išvada: miestas gali nebūti slavizmas“, persvarstomas ir atmetamas kaip nepakankamas vienintelis argumentas, dėl kurio kalbininkų, pradedant Kazimieru Būga, žodis laikomas slavizmu, – jo tarimas pietryčių ir šiaurės vakarų žemaičių tarmėse. Straipsnis iš dalies tarpdisciplininis: nagrinėjant pirmykščių miestų sąrangą pasitelkiami archeologijos argumentai, nagrinėjant ‘vietos’ sąvokos kilmę bei raidą – kultūrinės antropologijos ir t. t.
Harnessing Technology for Environmental Sustainability: Utilizing AI to Tackle Global Ecological Challenge
Authors: Akter Most. Sohana
Published: May 2024

As humanity grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmentaldegradation, there is a growing recognition of the pivotal role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in addressingthese issues. This article explores the intersection of AI and sustainability, highlighting how technologicaladvancements are being leveraged to mitigate environmental impacts and promote a more sustainable future. Fromoptimizing energy consumption and resource management to enhancing conservation efforts and predictingenvironmental risks, AI offers innovative solutions across various sectors. This paper examines key applications ofAI for sustainability, discusses current trends and challenges, and outlines future directions for research andimplementation
Reevaluating Ethical Justifications for Discriminatory Tax Rates in the Global Economy
Authors: Al-Asfour Fadi
Published: May 2024

The ethical justification of unequal tax rates remains a heated debate, with recent studies presenting contrasting views. This paper employs utilitarian and deontological perspectives to assess the ethical grounding of discriminatory tax systems. It critically reviews the historical arguments and integrates recent insights to assess the ethical grounding of such systems. After examining the matter from a number of ethical angles, especially considering the most recent studies, the author concludes that there is no definitive moral justification for charging different prices to different individuals. However, newer perspectives highlight the complexities involved in the debate. This paper also explores the practical implications of these ethical perspectives, offering insights for policymakers in designing equitable tax systems in a globalized economy.
Anti-Cancer Effect of Cephalexin Loaded on Nano chitosan Against Humane Liver Cancer
Authors:   Department of Biology-College of Education for Pure Sciences. University of Kerbala. Karbala-Iraq., Ali Zahraa Ayad , Jawad Zainab Nizar ,   Department of Optical Techniques, Al-Zahrawi University College, Karbala, Iraq.
Published: May 2024

A beta-lactam antibiotic, such as cephalexin, is frequently prescribed to treat bacterial infections. In a particular investigation, cephalexin's effectiveness was assessed when it was administered ex vivo, or outside of a living organism, to the HepG2 human liver cancer cell line subsequent to its loading onto Nano chitosan. The purpose of the study was to determine how useful cephalexin would be in this situation. Positive study results showed that the drug worked well in this particular application. The ability of cephalexin to activate p53, a protein that is essential for starting the process of programmed cell death in liver cancer cells, was discovered. This shows that cephalexin, especially in combination with Nano chitosan, may be useful in the treatment of liver cancer. Overall, the study showed that cephalexin has the ability to target liver cancer cells and activate pathways that may result in their demise. Nevertheless, more investigation and clinical testing would be required to properly evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using cephalexin in this situation.
Estimate the Correlation Between Some Antioxidant Biomarkers and Pseudo Peroxidase Activity of Hemoglobin in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors:   Chemistry Department, College of Science, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq., Hani Yamama Zuher , Zainal Israa Ghassan ,   Chemistry Department, College of Science, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq.
Published: May 2024

Background: Hemoglobin, being a hemoprotein, may operate as a peroxidase due to the hemolysis process and the release of heme into the bloodstream. Objective: Evaluation of the oxidative biomarkers and peroxidase activity of hemoglobin in patients with the final stage of renal failure. Materials and Methods: The study encompassed a total of 200 blood samples, with 140 samples collected from patients diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and 60 samples obtained from individuals who were considered healthy control subjects. Results: Levels of various serum parameters, including total protein, urea, creatinine, albumin, free amino, disulfide, ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), peroxidase activity, and specific activity, exhibited a significant increase in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) when compared to the control group consisting of healthy individuals. Conversely, CKD patients demonstrated a notable decrease in levels of glomerular filtration rate (GFR), hemoglobin, native thiols, and total thiols compared to the control group. Conclusion: Oxidative biomarkers may present useful information about oxidative stress and help to diagnose CKD patients in their advanced stages of the disease.