bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterization of Nanocrystalline SnS Thin Film Fabricated used PLD Method for Photodetection Applications
Authors: Suad M.Kadhim
Published: May 2024

Pulsed laser deposition was used to create tin sulfide (SnS) nanoparticles with a Nd:YAG laser (700 mJ) with laser pulses of (200, 250, 300, and 350 pulses). Nanoparticles were created and investigated using XRD, AFM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy to understand their optical, topographical, and electrical properties. After that, a SnS photodetector was built for the first time, and its performance, photoresponse, and sensitivity were evaluated. The development of monocrystalline SnS films was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) examination. Clear crystallization with increased crystalline size and the optimum orientation was observed in the sample synthesized SnS thin film treated with 300 pulses. The crystallite size increased from 44 at 200 to 77 nm for 350 pulses. These films were characterized by better surface morphology with (111) preferred crystals. In addition, atomic force microscopy (AFM) studies showed that the average diameter of generated SnS nanoparticles rose from (39.4 nm to 64.7) nm when the laser pulses increased in pulsed laser deposition. Transmission measurements were used to determine the films' absorption coefficient energy gap (Eg), and they showed that the optical transition was direct and that the transmittance value dropped with increasing laser pulses. Band gap energy is reduced from 2.139 to 1.773 eV. Moreover, Hall Effect measurements on all samples demonstrate that all thin films were n-type, with charge carrier concentration increasing with increased pulses and carrier mobility decreasing with increased pulses. The photodetectors ' photosensitivity was evaluated in the dark after depositing Al contacts on SnS thin films through a metal mask. The Pulses of enhancement cause a red shift in the values of particular detectivity and quantum efficiency. The highest responsivity was obtained at 350 pulses, 6.72×10−1 AW−1. The high (QE) of 150% at 200 p and detectivity of 2.9×1011 cm, Hz1/2.W-1 at 300p.
Employing Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet Technology in Surface Treatment Iron Oxide Films for Industrial Applications
Authors: Nisreen kh. Abdalameer  , Eman kadum. Jebur  , Mirvat D. Majed  , Rafal H. Jassim
Published: May 2024

In this study, pure iron oxide nanostructures were prepared by a physical method (laser-induced plasma) inside a vacuum using a second harmonic laser Nd: YAG with a wavelength of 532 nm, a laser energy of 500 mJ and a number of pulses of 300 pulses per second. The effect of the plasma generated from argon gas under normal atmospheric pressure was studied using a "cold plasma jet" system with an output voltage of 13 kV and a frequency of 50 Hz. Iron oxide nanostructures were exposed to cold plasma for different periods. The optical and structural properties of the nanostructures were measured before and after exposure, and there was a clear change in them, thus improving the properties of the nanostructures for use in industrial applications such as gas sensors, photovoltaic cells, diodes, detectors, and solar cells.
Improvement Synthesis of Graphene Oxide Yield in Two Steps of Intercalation and Oxidation of Flexible Graphite Foil by Electrochemical Exfoliation
Authors: M. O. Ariff  , W. W. Liu  , K. L.  Foo
Published: May 2024

Synthesis of high quality and quantity of graphene by cost-effective methods are highly desirable for various application. In electrochemical exfoliation, graphite foil has been used as carbon source for the synthesis of high yield of graphene flakes. Electrochemical exfoliation is one of the faster and cheaper method to synthesize graphene sheets. In this work, five different types of concentration of sulphuric acid were used for electrochemical exfoliation. The electrochemical cell design where graphite foil as anode and copper foil as cathode which were connected to DC power supply of 5V. To examine the morphology scanning electron microscope (SEM) was employed in which the sheet structures with large lateral dimension and thin graphene flakes. Furthermore, X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealed that exfoliated graphene samples showed a significant peak at about 2θ = 26º corresponded to graphite.
First Contact Practitioner’s (FCP) Challenges and Learning and Development Needs in Response to Managing Fitness for Work and Sickness Absence Certification for Primary Care Patients: Consensus Development
Authors:   , Black Cameron
Published: May 2024

Research Aim Competent FCPs improve therapeutic outcomes in primary care (Stynes et al., 2010) and with further training and development, the expectation of improved work-related outcomes (Black, 2022). It is therefore important to define and articulate the health and work competencies FCPs need to consistently offer evidence-informed information to be effective and efficient in their roles and overcome the difficulties of the current context in primary care. Thus, the main aim of this project was to identify the competencies that underpin the FCP’s role in providing fitness for work recommendations and sickness absence certification within the primary care setting. Methods A pragmatic multi-phase consensus approach was used to generate work and health competencies needed for primary care practice. Two national nominal group techniques (studies 1 and 2) provided the first insight in the competencies needed in an expert group of FCPs and OH/ACPOHE physiotherapists with a consensus criterion of 60% adopted. Study 3 consisted of a national modified Delphi study to confirm a final list of knowledge and skill-based items needed for primary care practice. A priori consensus criterion of 70% threshold level of group agreement was adopted for this three-round questionnaire study. Items between 51% and 69% of agreement were included for the next round and those items with less than or equal to 50% of agreement were considered unnecessary and were excluded. In the third round, the occupational health (OH) specific contents for primary care were classified according to the degree of consensus as follows: strong (≥70% of agreement), moderate (51%–69% of agreement) and weak (50% of agreement) based on the maximum consensus reached. Principal Findings Of the 30 initial competencies, 20 (67%) reached a strong degree of consensus and 2 (7%) reached a moderate degree of consensus and 8 (27%) competencies were not recommended (≤50% of agreement). 20 OH specific competencies reached a priori consensus level of agreement to provide the final group list. Importance and Relevance This is the first project to identify health and work-education competencies for FCPs in UK primary care settings. The results from the three individual studies represent a new contribution to knowledge. It provides the first empirically derived list of occupational health (OH)-specific competencies for FCP education in primary care ‘first point of care’ physiotherapy with a high level of expert agreement and high retention rate between rounds. Also, it is the first study to involve both FCP and OH physiotherapy professionals in the UK.
On the Mythological Background of the Bylina “Ilya Muromets and Nightingale the Robber”
Authors: YUYUKIN MAXIM ANATOL’EVICH
Published: May 2024

The bylina “Ilya Muromets and Nightingale the Robber” is one of the most popular Russian epics. Several interpretations of this bylina and of the image of Nightingale the Robber have been proposed: a reflection of the Indo-European storm myth, an Iranian borrowing, the image of a monstrous guard on the border between the two worlds, a reflection of the principal Balto-Slavic myth of Perun and Veles. Each of these points of view is partially grounded but does not exhaust the complicated nature of this narrative. Its mythological background survived three development stages: from the primitive myth based on the zoomorphic image of death to the later dragon-fighting legend and the mixanthropic picture, naturally corresponding to it, which, in its turn, gained its final shape under the influence of the stadially related Iranian epic. The most archaic variant of the plot is represented in a Belarusian fairy tale, in which Ilya Muromets kills Snake the horned Falcon and the tsar Pražor ‘Glutton’, who eats 10 humans (supplying by Falcon) a day. This role of Falcon refers to the mythological notion of a bird that brings the souls of the departed to the god of the underworld. The transition from this original image to the mixanthropic Snake the horned Falcon and Nightingale as well as the echo of the dragon-slaying theme belongs to the later epoch of statehood and the class society. Besides, different versions of this legend consequently correspond to almost all the general plot elements and the basic traits of the demonic characters of the epic of Ferēdūn and Ẓaḥḥāk and of some episodes concerning Karšāsp.Keywords: Slavic folklore, Slavic mythology, bylina, “Ilya Muromets and Nightingale the Robber”, image of a bird, mixanthropic image, Iranian epic, borrowing.
Bee Diseases, Treatments, and Prevention in the Folklore of the Ordu-Giresun Region in Türkiye
Authors:   Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution, Giresun Province, Türkiye, KARASU MEHMET , ÇELİK ESRA ,   Selcuk University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,Türkiye, YAŞAR AŞKIN ,   Selcuk University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Türkiye
Published: May 2024

The Eastern Black Sea Region, which has a very important position in honeybee breeding, stands out with its valuable nectar and pollen resources for bees, thanks to its rich plant species. In this region, beekeeping is carried out intensively and traditional knowledge is also used. This research aimed to reveal the folkloric data related to bee diseases, their treatments, and prevention from the disease in Ordu-Giresun Region, evaluate the obtained data with rational data, and contribute to veterinary medicine folklore, in particular beekeeping. The study material consisted of the data obtained from 39 volunteers, who were determined to have good knowledge about beekeeping in Ordu-Giresun Region, between 26 August 2017 and 20 September 2018. The data obtained from the participants were specified in the results section as a superscript at the end of each data. The information compiled using the information compilation form was analyzed under “bee diseases, treatments and prevention” and “hive disinfection and bee immunity”. The study determined that the data obtained on six different bee diseases and food poisoning in bees were generally compatible with the literature on the subject. As a result, it can be stated that the folkloric medicine based on experience regarding bee diseases, treatments, and protection from diseases continues to be practiced today in Ordu-Giresun Region, but the source persons could not provide or have no knowledge about viral diseases of bees and poisoning caused by pesticides; however, folkloric methods applied in beekeeping are sensible and rational in the light of scientific data. Keywords: Bee, Folklore, Ordu-Giresun Region, Türkiye.
Ioan Pop-Curșeu, Ștefana Pop-Curșeu, Iconografia vrăjitoriei în arta religioasă
românească. Eseu de antropologie vizuală [Witchcraft Iconography in the
Romanian Religious Art: Visual Anthropology Essay] (book review)
Authors:   ,,Sextil Pușcariu” Institute of Linguistics and Literary History, Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca, BERINDEI COSMINA-MARIA
Published: May 2024

(book review) Ioan Pop-Curșeu, Ștefana Pop-Curșeu, Iconografia vrăjitoriei în arta religioasă românească. Eseu de antropologie vizuală [Witchcraft Iconography in the Romanian Religious Art. A Visual Anthropology Essay], Cluj-Napoca: Școala Ardeleană, București: Eikon, 2020, 369 p, ISBN 978-606-797-562-8 (Școala Ardeleană), 978-606-49-0324-2 (Eikon)
Performance Analysis of Hydroxyl (HHO) Gas Addition on a Gasoline Generator
Authors: Oluwadare Benjamin Segun , Adeleye Samson Adedayo , Oni Taiwo Oluwasesan
Published: May 2024

The research explores the use of hydroxyl (HHO) gas as a renewable energy source due to the over-reliance on fossil fuels in conventional engines. An HHO cell is designed to produce hydrogen gas used in conventional generators. The cell uses electrolysis of water and potassium hydroxide as a catalyst. The HHO gas is generated with ordinary water without any catalyst and the detailed results of the reaction and analysis are presented. The goal is to develop and test-run an electrolytic cell on a gasoline engine (spark ignition engine) and measure the variation of its parameters in comparison to that of a gasoline engine. The efficiency, performance, power output, and emission are tested under load. This study comprises detailed work on the performance analysis of the HHO cell on the conventional generator, establishes the relationship between the variation of the KOH catalyst against time to produce the HHO gas, the relationship between the variation in voltage and how it directly influences the rate of gas production. Warm water, which is raised above room temperature, is used to verify the above-stated relationships, check if it holds and check the more efficient means of operating the electrolyte based on the temperature of the water used. An increase in the temperature of the water above room temperature leads to more gas production, thereby increasing the efficiency of the HHO cell in gas production. When HHO cell is operated with ordinary water without a catalyst at room temperature, it is observed that the reaction forms a cloudy around the plates of the cell, but the reaction is not turbulent with no significant amount of gas produced, as compared to that of the presence of potassium hydroxide (KOH), which serves as a catalyst to speed up the rate of the reaction and enhance the production of the HHO gas. This clearly shows the need and importance of the presence of a catalyst in the reaction. HHO cell is operated with salt (NaCl) as a catalyst in replacement for potassium hydroxide (KOH) to check the reaction and the rate of gas production. The reaction observed is metal rusting, though it is turbulent a bit more than that of the presence of KOH solution.
Pregnancy Following Caesarean Section, Managed by Anterior Colpotomy
Authors: Benghanem Lounas , Addad Bouzid , Bisker Mounir , Faïd Lydia , Aissaoui Sofiane , Haïl Kamel , Benyahia Radia
Published: May 2024

Caesarean section scar pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy which is life-threatening for the mother due to uterine rupture at an early stage of pregnancy and haemorrhage. It is a pathology whose frequency is increasing due to the evolution of the caesarean section rate. We report the case of an isthmoceles pregnancy diagnosed at 9 weeks of amenorrhoea during the first trimester ultrasound.
Anthelmintic Effects of Betel Nut to Free-Range Chicken
Authors: Dasugo Angeline Dario
Published: May 2024

The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Processed Betel Nut as an anthelmintic to Free-Range Chickens. The research employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) and utilized 90 heads of uniformed experimental free–range chickens. The experimental birds were divided into 5 treatment combinations replicated thrice as follows: C- (pure water), C+ (commercial anthelmintic), S1L1 (Betel nut extract (10ml), S1L2 (Betel nut extract (20ml), S1L3 – Betel nut extract (30ml). The anthelmintic effect was observed during days 1,2,3,7,14,21, and 28 of the study. Prior to the allotment of the birds, fecal samples were collected after 21 days of rearing for pre-fecalysis to ensure that all of these were infected with internal parasites. After this, administration of the different treatments was done. This was followed by the collection of fecal samples on days 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 after the administration of the different treatments. The fecal samples collected were given a drop of lactic acid solvent and placed in properly labeled plastic bags. Direct Fecal Smear (DFS) was used in examining the fecal samples collected 
Results revealed that betel nuts at 20ml level were the best on the growth performance. Betel nut at 30ml level was comparable to that of the experimental birds in commercial anthelmintic. It is then recommended the utilization of betel nut at 20 ml in terms of growth performance and betel nut at 30 ml as herbal anthelmintic to free-range chickens.
Use of Open Green Spaces during the pandemics: A case study of parks in Belgrade
Authors: Mitrović Biserka , Marić Jelena , Golubović-Matić Darinka , Gajić Ranka
Published: May 2024

Public health is one of the main resources of the modern age, which is especially enhanced during emergency conditions, such as a pandemics. COVID-19 has greatly affected almost every aspect of life, work and the space usage. This paper is focused on the analysis of the significance and usage of open green spaces (OGS) in the city. OGS in urban areas play a very significant and active role in improving the overall physical and mental health and well-being of the citizens. Therefore, this research deals with the possibilities for unrestricted and safe use of these spaces in pandemic conditions. The aim of this research is to analyze the percieved safety and the possibility of applying ICT in the context of improving the management and frequency of OGS usage during and after the pandemic. The basic research methodology is based on the theoretical analysis of primary and secondary sources, as well as the systematic overview and presentation of the research conducted in OGS in Belgrade, in 2020 and 2021. The research results indicate a significant impact of the pandemic conditions on the usage of UGS in Belgrade, i.e. reduced subjective percieved safety, and users' openness to ICT and mobile applications when it comes to the controlled usage and increased safety during of the UGS .
Mismatched architecture, old and new: How unplanned building affects bad infrastructure: Example: Cities in the South of Serbia, Vranje
Authors: Jovanović-Pavlidou Milica
Published: May 2024

New technology and new social order in the last decades, dictates also the development of architecture and urban planning. As Europe, and so Serbia too, is rich in historical and cultural monuments and is filled with remains of past architectural styles, the question of how new building style with the old one is affecting infrastructure, arises. Unfortunately, especially in the South of Serbia new architectural objects are not in agreement with the old one, and urban planning is not so much according to the needs of the city, as much as it is according to the economic benefits of the investors. How is this affecting the urban image of the city and life of its inhabitants? Could these problems of nowadays be regulated with better planning for the future? Is it possible to integrate these "mistakes" into the new development of the city including and respecting new ecological, urban and social norms of modern world? The richness of the nature around the city, gives a positive image of the space suitable for quality of life, natural resources are still not used to its fullest. How can we boost the development of the city by using it as the main asset? Answers to these questions is hard to give without serious investigation and research, but a sample of such research and given results will be further elaborated in this chapter as an example or guideline or help to future researches.
Overhaul of Dutch Special Regime for Inbound Expats
Authors: Offermanns R.
Published: May 2024

This note describes the significant changes made to the special regime for inbound expats in the Netherlands, which became effective 1 January 2024, and further changes adopted that will take effect 1 January 2025.
Tax Administration and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya: A literature Review
Authors: Wangare Dickson Njoroge
Published: May 2024

This study explores the impact of tax administration practices on the financial performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The manufacturing sector is crucial for economic growth and job creation, making it essential to understand how tax policies affect its performance. Tax administration encompasses procedures and policies governing tax compliance, which have evolved over time. Effective tax administration is vital for economic stability and funding public services. However, inefficient practices can hinder firm productivity and growth. Drawing on tax planning theory and agency theory, this study examines how firms strategically manage tax liabilities and navigate principal-agent relationships to optimize financial performance. The empirical review highlights findings from previous studies on the relationship between tax administration practices and firm performance in Kenya. These studies underscore the importance of tax incentives, compliance costs, and governance mechanisms in shaping firm behavior and economic outcomes. By understanding the nuances of tax administration practices, policymakers and firms can implement strategies to enhance economic stability and growth in the manufacturing sector.
فرص وتحديات استخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في تطوير مهارات التدريس لأعضاء هيئة التدريس بكليات الهندسة بالجامعات اليمنية
Authors: شحرة فؤاد ناجي عبدالله , الدوكري علي حسن محمد
Published: May 2024

هدفت الدارسة إلى التعرف على فرص وتحديات استخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في تطوير مهارات التدريس لأعضاء هيئة التدريس بكليات الهندسة بالجامعات اليمنية، واستخدم فيها الباحثان المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتم استخدام أداة الدراسة من نوع استبانة، وتم اختيار عينة عشوائية من أعضاء هيئة التدريس العاملين في كليات الهندسة بالجامعات اليمنية في مدينة إب، وفي ضوء التحليل الإحصائي للنتائج توصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: وجود فرص لتنمية مهارات أعضاء هيئة التدريس باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي، إضافة إلى وجود تحديات تحد من استخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في تطوير مهارات التدريس، تمثلت بضعف توفير البنية التحتية اللازمة لاستخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي، إضافة إلى قصور في تدريب الموارد البشرية، وضعف الثقة بمخرجات الذكاء الاصطناعي، وفي ضوء ذلك أوصى الباحثان بمجموعة من التوصيات.
متطلبات تطوير إعداد معلم التعليم العام بالجمهورية اليمنية في ضوء اتجاهات الذكاء الاصطناعي
Authors: عباس أحمد عبد القادر , جبار يوسف يحيى , الخالدي إبراهيم أحمد , العنسي فاطمة محمد
Published: May 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى تحديد متطلبات تطوير إعداد معلم التعليم العام بالجمهورية اليمنية في ضوء اتجاهات الذكاء الاصطناعي من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس بكلية التربية- جامعة صنعاء. واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي. وتمثلت الأداة في استبانة مكونة من (44) عبارة، تم توزيعها إلكترونيًا على عينة بلغت (66) فردًا. وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة: أن جميع المتطلبات حصلت على درجة أهمية كبيرة؛ وعلى مستوى المحاور حصلت المتطلبات المتعلقة بأساليب التدريس على المرتبة الأولى وبدرجة أهمية (عالية جدًا)، تلتها المتطلبات المتعلقة ببرامج الإعداد والتربية العملية ثم متطلبات عملية التقويم، وأخيرًا المتطلبات المتعلقة بسياسة القبول، وجميعها بدرجة أهمية (عالية). كما كشفت نتائج الدراسة عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا عند مستوى (0.05>œ) بين متوسط استجابة أفراد العينة تعزى إلى متغيري (الدرجة العلمية– سنوات الخدمة)، فيما وجدت فروق تبعًا لمتغير (النوع الاجتماعي) ولصالح (الإناث). وفي ضوء النتائج قدمت الدراسة توصيات عدة، من أبرزها ضرورة تبني البرامج اللازمة لتدريب وتأهيل أعضاء هيئة التدريس في كليات التربية لتطبيق اتجاهات الذكاء الاصطناعي في التعليم، ومراجعة مقررات برامج إعداد معلم التعليم العام في الجامعات اليمنية وتطويرها بما يتوافق مع المتغيرات الرقمية المستحدثة، وتبني برامج التوعية بأهمية توظيف اتجاهات تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في العملية التعليمية.
La economía circular como factor clave para una ciudad sostenible en un distrito de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: Quispe Vilca Oscar Leonardo , Riera Campoblanco Gina Beatriz , Tamayo Huamán Pedro Javier
Published: May 2024

La investigación tuvo por objetivo analizar de qué manera la economía circular encamina a una ciudad sostenible en un distrito de Lima Metropolitana, 2023. Para ello se empleó una metodología de enfoque cualitativo, de tipo básico y de diseño fenomenológico, la información se obtuvo realizando entrevistas y como instrumento se empleó fichas de entrevista, que fueron aplicados a especialistas vinculados al tema y representantes de la sociedad civil. Los resultados obtenidos señalaron que carecen de campañas de sensibilización sobre los beneficios de la economía circular, falta de políticas públicas en temas de reutilización y reciclaje, la falta de inversión en sectores emergentes, al se requiere fortalecer la infraestructura para la gestión de residuos y la producción de energía renovable. Concluyendo que la economía circular, a pesar de su potencial para mejorar la sostenibilidad de las ciudades, enfrentó desafíos en su implementación, como la dependencia de actividades económicas tradicionales y la falta de inversión en sectores emergentes, la transición hacia este modelo requiere una implementación integral y coordinada, y un cambio hacia un consumo responsable para prolongar el ciclo de vida de las materias primas y reducir los residuos.
DISTRESS ASSOCIATED WITH SIDE EFFECTS OF CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS AMONG A COHORT OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION
Authors: OTOR ONAH PAUL , SIYAKA ABDULATEEF , EMEKA OLUIGBO KENNEDY
Published: May 2024

Antihypertensive therapy with calcium channel blockers (CCBs) is reported to be frequently associated with varying levels of distress due to their side effects. The severity of distress may result in patients intentionally interrupting or withdrawing from therapy. In clinical settings, distress from side effects of drug(s) are sometimes left unreported, overlooked or poorly resolved by clinicians. The aim of this study was to assess distress due to side effects of commonly prescribed CCB-based antihypertensive therapies.This was a prospective observational study among patients newly diagnosed with primary hypertension being treated with either CCB monotherapies or combination regimens as initial therapy. A total of 180 patients enrolled completed the eight week study and their data used in final analysis. The subjects were allocated into six treatment groups of 30 each and given either amlodipine 10mg, nifedipine 20mg, bendrofluthiazide (monotherapies) or their combinations with bendrofluthiazide 5mg or Lisinopril 5mg (dual therapies). The level of distress before and after initiation of therapy was compared using Students t test and P values ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Patients on dual therapies reported more side effects compared to monotherapies. The most commonly reported side effects included loss of libido (38% - 47%), pitting edema (28% - 35%), headache (26% - 36%), muscle cramps (9% - 18%) and fatigue (17% - 30%). Distress score of monotherapies (14.9) and dual therapies (15.3) was considered mild (< 25 threshold). There was significant reduction in distress with bowel upset (P = 0.001), insomnia (P = < 0.001), pain (P = 0.001), breathing difficulties (P = 0.009) and concentration for BDF containing regimen (P = 0.001). Distress among Lisinopril containing regimens involved appetite (P = 0.003), pain (P = 0.002) and fatigue (P = 0.003). Overall, distress due to side effects was mild for all the antihypertensive drug(s). Keywords: Antihypertensives, Calcium channel blockers, Distress, Hypertension, Nifedipine, Side effects
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Authors: KARAPETYAN МANE
Published: May 2024

The article refers to one of the classic grounds for the termination of the employment contract, which is directly related to the principle of inadmissibility of forced labor. Within the framework of the article from a doctrinal and practical point of view were highlighted the problematic formulations of the current legal regulation. The article raised the inadmissibility of fining an employee who did not fulfill the obligation to notify the employer in advance. The problem is presented in the context of contradicting both the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia and the international treaties ratified by the Republic of Armenia. Reference is also made to the possible impact of this new institution on the protection of employers’ interests. The issue is raised that employees who notify the employer about the dismissal in violation of the deadlines can be “fined”, but there is no mechanism in place in cases where the employee does not notify the employer at all and stops working. As a result, we come to the conclusion that the change is not in the interest of the employer, but on the contrary, it encourages the employees not to notify about their dismissal at all, if they will not be able to keep the deadline for the notification. In the final part of the article, a proposal to make a legislative change was presented.
Optimizing Equilibration Protocols through Ubiquinone Supplementation in Goat Frozen Semen Diluent
Authors: Hernawati Tatik , Susilowati Suherni , Mulyati Sri , Oktanella Yudit
Published: May 2024

The equilibration period is essential for sperm to adjust to the diluent, thereby preventing severe damage during cryopreservation. The elevation of lipid peroxidation during equilibration, indicating potential oxidative stress involvement, underscores the importance of optimizing equilibration protocols to minimize the detrimental effects of free radical production on sperm quality. This study aims to investigate the supplementation effect of adding ubiquinone to semen diluent on the membrane integrity, motility, and survivability of goat spermatozoa following an hour of equilibration. Ubiquinone supplementation was administered at varying doses: Group 2 (B) received 5 mg/dL, Group 3 (C) received 10 mg/dL, Group 4 (D) received 15 mg/dL, Group 5 (E) received 20 mg/dL, and Group 6 (F) received 25 mg/dL. Group A served as the negative control. Following one-way ANOVA examination of the research data, additional Duncan tests were conducted. The study results revealed that ubiquinone addition significantly (p<0.05) affected the percentage of motility, viability, and membrane integrity of Kacang goat spermatozoa after one hour of equilibration. According to statistical analysis, the optimal concentration of ubiquinone in egg yolk skim milk to sustain motility is 12.5 mg/dL. Conversely, the most effective concentration for preserving the viability and membrane integrity of Kacang goat spermatozoa following equilibration is 25 mg/dL. In conclusion, the addition of ubiquinone to the frozen semen diluent maintains the stability of Kacang goat spermatozoa quality after equilibration.
Efektivitas Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) dalam Pengelolan Stres dalam Kehidupan Sehari-hari
Authors: Karina Natalia  , Partono Suryanadi
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji efektivitas Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) dalam pengelolaan stres, menyoroti urgensi pembahasan ini dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari. Stres yang semakin meluas dalam masyarakat modern membutuhkan pendekatan holistik, dan MBSR telah muncul sebagai metode yang menjanjikan. Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah mengevaluasi sejauh mana MBSR memengaruhi pengelolaan stres secara signifikan. Dalam memahami kontribusinya, penelitian ini berusaha memberikan pemahaman mengenai peran MBSR dalam mengatasi tantangan stres. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Systematic Literature Review (SLR) untuk mengumpulkan dan menganalisis artikel-artikel yang relevan tentang MBSR dan pengelolaan stres. Pendekatan ini memungkinkan sintesis informasi yang komprehensif dan kritis dari literatur yang ada. Artikel-artikel yang relevan diidentifikasi melalui pencarian di database online, seperti Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, dan PsycINFO. Artikel-artikel yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi kemudian dianalisis secara kualitatif untuk mengidentifikasi temuan-temuan utama. Analisis terhadap literatur menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan stres dengan MBSR memiliki dampak positif yang signifikan. Intervensi ini terbukti efektif dalam membantu individu mengembangkan kesadaran diri dan mengurangi reaksi stres berlebihan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa MBSR dapat dianggap sebagai pendekatan yang efektif dalam pengelolaan stres. Implikasinya mencakup potensi MBSR untuk diterapkan dalam konteks klinis dan non-klinis, meningkatkan kesejahteraan psikologis individu.
Sanksi Pidana Bagi Pelaku Usaha Atas Penipuan Melalui Iklan Penjualan Barang Yang Tidak Sesuai Dengan Yang Diperjanjikan
Authors: Leonardo Prayogo Leonardo Prayogo
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis aspek hukum dan sanksi pidana terkait dengan penipuan melalui iklan penjualan barang yang tidak sesuai dengan yang diperjanjikan kepada konsumen. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka untuk mengumpulkan data dan informasi terkait kasus-kasus penipuan melalui iklan penjualan barang serta analisis terhadap peraturan perundang-undangan yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penipuan melalui iklan penjualan barang dapat dikenakan sanksi pidana berdasarkan Pasal 378 KUHP, Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen, serta Undang-Undang Nomor 19 Tahun 2016 tentang ITE. Sanksi pidana yang dapat diberlakukan termasuk hukuman penjara dan denda sesuai dengan ketentuan yang terdapat dalam peraturan perundang-undangan tersebut. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah perlunya upaya untuk meningkatkan kesadaran hukum dan perlindungan konsumen dalam transaksi jual-beli online, serta perlu adanya langkah-langkah preventif dan penegakan hukum yang efektif untuk mencegah dan menindak tindak pidana penipuan semacam ini
Perbedaan Konsep Tasawuf Al Ghozali Dan Ibnu Athoillah dalam Pendidikan Karakter
Authors: Arum Sekar Sari Wuni , Nasir Riyani Muhamad
Published: May 2024

The recent decline in student human resources with character and morality is one of the weaknesses in the development of student education in the field of character education. Character and morals education which is one of the reasons for producing quality generations who have character and morals as well as good social skills have recently been neglected in the world of education. This may be due to the difficulty of implementing character education for students because there is no reference to a concept that can guarantee the creation of students with good character and good morals. The progress of the world of Islamic education during the Abasiyah dynasty, to be precise in the leadership of the caliph al-Mamun, should be a role model and example for educators in this modern era so that today's education does not only prioritize cognitive and affective aspects, but also puts forward aspects of moral education that can print generation of human beings with character and virtuousness. From here we know that the deepening and study of models, as well as the concepts used by the salaf scholars in conducting character education.
Pengaruh Ekstrak Daun Ketul (Bidens Pilosa L.) terhadap Intensitas Serangan Hama Serangga Pada Tanaman Bayam Batik (Amaranthus Trocolor L.)
Authors: Silvani Monggego Silvani Monggego , Sri Purwati Sri Purwati , Zenia Lutfi Kurniawati Zenia Lutfi Kurniawati
Published: May 2024

Penggunaan pestisida kimia dalam pertanian seringkali membawa dampak negatif bagi lingkungan dan kesehatan manusia. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi potensi ekstrak daun ketul sebagai pestisida nabati yang ramah lingkungan untuk mengendalikan serangan hama serangga pada tanaman bayam batik. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan metode eksperimen menggunakan desain acak lengkap (RAL) dengan empat perlakuan konsentrasi ekstrak daun ketul pada tanaman bayam batik, dan pengukuran intensitas serangan hama serangga dilakukan pada interval waktu tertentu setelah perlakuan diberikan. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa pemberian ekstrak daun ketul memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap intensitas serangan hama serangga pada tanaman bayam batik. Konsentrasi ekstrak daun ketul sebesar 60% menunjukkan efektivitas terbaik dalam mengendalikan serangan hama serangga. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan pestisida nabati yang ramah lingkungan dan efektif dalam mengendalikan serangan hama serangga pada tanaman
Evaluating the Impact of Training Program on Raising Productivity Efficiency at Najran University from the Staff Viewpoint
Authors: Sharif Muhammad , Hamed Altaj , Al-Atta Amani
Published: May 2024

The study aimed to evaluate the impact of training programs on raising the employee’s productive efficiency at Najran University from the Staff viewpoint. The sample included all active staff at Najran University. The study relied on a comprehensive survey method. An electronic questionnaire was distributed collecting data from the respondents. The study findings showed that the training sessions provided by the Skills Development Unit in the Deanship of Development and Quality are appropriate in terms of time and content, and that the training sessions are effective in terms of contribution. Raising the productive efficiency of faculty members and supporting staff, and that the results of training programs have a clear impact on raising the productive efficiency of the staff. The study recommended the need to strengthen the role of staff members and supporting staff at Najran University and their participation in identifying training needs and building future training strategies.
Impact of Talent Management on Achieving Creativity in Social Care Management in Jazan
Authors: Hakami Naif , Sadek Walid , Abdul Hamid Al-Faisal
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to measure the impact of talent management on achieving creativity in social care management in Jazan. The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach, and to measure the study variables, a questionnaire was used, distributed to a sample of 171 individuals. Multiple regression analysis was employed to test the hypotheses. The study found several noteworthy results, including a statistically significant impact of talent management, represented by talent selection, development, and retention, on achieving creativity in social care management in Jazan. However, there was no statistically significant impact of talent attraction strategy on achieving creativity in social care management in Jazan. The study recommended the participation of branch managers, department heads, and individuals in social care management in Jazan in the talent attraction process, considering the requirements of competition and development. It also suggested establishing foundations for talent selection based on the effective implementation requirements of the human resources plan to leverage them in achieving creativity in social care management in Jazan.
Global Oil Industry: Environmental Sustainability Efforts by Corporations and Governments
Authors: Ekpecham Nwamaka
Published: May 2024

The global oil industry, long criticized for its substantial environmental footprint, is at a crossroads.Faced with the urgent need for environmental sustainability, both corporations and governments are implementing strategies to reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and transition to cleaner energy sources. This article delves into these initiatives, exploring how they are reshaping the oil sector and contributing to global environmental goals.
Application of shifted Vieta-Lucas polynomials for the numerical treatment of Volterra-integro differential equations
Authors: OTAIDE IKECHUKWU , Oluwayemi Matthew , OGEH KENNETH
Published: May 2024

In this study, the numerical solution of the Volterra-integro differential equations was obtained by applying the variational iteration strategy with the shifted Vieta-Lucas polynomials. The proposed method builds the shifted Vieta-Lucas polynomials for the Volterra-integro differential equation which are then used as basis functions for the approximation. Numerical examples were given to establish the effectiveness and dependability of the recommended approach. Calculations were performed using Maple 2022 software.
Some historical and legal aspects of bringing to legal responsibility for issuing and executing criminal orders and orders
Authors: Lankevich Andriy
Published: May 2024

From the analysis of historical and legal sources, it can be seen that the legal responsibility for issuing and executing criminal orders and orders went through certain stages of formation, which are directly related to the processes of emergence and development depending on the historical type of the state and its legal instruments.
It is noted that the first states that at the legislative level established legal responsibility, that is, punishment, including for giving and executing criminal orders and orders, were the states of the Ancient East, in particular, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Babylon and Ancient India, where at the legislative level legal responsibility was introduced not only for ordinary people, but also for representatives of the authorities for criminal actions against the state that encroached on the established state order. In most cases, the punishment for such acts was the death penalty.
It is argued that the idea of legal responsibility for issuing and executing criminal orders and orders dates back to biblical times, where it is inextricably linked to the doctrine of the origin and separation of powers. Therefore, in view of the significant influence of Christianity on the formation of the Western legal tradition, in particular the texts of the Bible, which in fact became the civilization foundation on which the legal norms designed to regulate social relations between people and government institutions were based and will continue to be based, including the scope revealed which is assigned to man for his dominion and the limits where such dominion ends. And in the event that not only representatives of the authorities, but also anyone violates the commandments established by the Creator, including not only by issuing, but also by executing orders or orders, then such actions are subject to condemnation, and the person himself is subject to punishment.
The concept of effectiveness of ensuring the rights and legal interests of a person in pre-trial criminal proceedings
Authors: Marynych Olha
Published: May 2024

The following factors have a significant impact on the level of effectiveness of ensuring human rights and legitimate interests in criminal proceedings: the political regime in the country, the level of legal culture of the population, the level of economic well-being of the population, the state of compliance with the rule of law, etc. It is possible to assess the effectiveness of ensuring human rights and legitimate interests in criminal proceedings only taking into account the above factors. The purpose of this scientific work is a legal analysis of signs of the effectiveness of ensuring human rights and legitimate interests in criminal proceedings; based on the studied characteristics, formulate the concept of the effectiveness of ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of a person in pre-trial criminal proceedings. The methodological basis of the research is based on general scientific and special methods, in particular, dialectical, comparative legal, formal logical, structural and functional, and the method of theoretical generalization. It was found that the effectiveness of ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of a person in criminal proceedings is manifested in two aspects: 1) the ability of procedural guarantees to achieve the goal of providing an individual with a legal and actual opportunity to use the right and satisfy the legitimate interest in a minimum period of time; 2) the ability of procedural guarantees to achieve the goal of providing individual with a legal and actual opportunity to renounce the right and legitimate interest in a minimum period of time. It has been determined that the effectiveness of ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of a person in criminal proceedings is the ability of procedural guarantees in a minimum period of time to achieve the goal of providing individual with the legal and actual opportunity to use the right and satisfy a legitimate interest or the opportunity to renounce the right and legitimate interest in pre-trial criminal proceedings.
The Curriculum Vitae and the Motivational Letter: A Rhetorical and Cultural Analysis
Authors: Furka Ildikó
Published: May 2024

The paper reports on a study intended to tap into the characteristics of the Hungarian culture in an attempt to develop intercultural competence in the Hungarian English as a foreign language (EFL) context. It focuses on exploring two related genres, the curriculum vitae (CV) and the motivational letter (ML) in terms of their rhetorical structure with the hope of gaining insight into the cultural differences of English and Hungarian writing patterns (Hinds, 1987; Kaplan, 1987). The paper first proposes a theory-based analytical model for the rhetorical analysis of CVs. Then, in an empirical pilot study, it tests the applicability of the model for the analysis of CVs written by Hungarian learners of English in order to describe the rhetorical structure of the texts. In addition, it depicts the rhetorical structure of the motivational letters attached to the CVs applying Bhatia’s (1993) analytical model. The study also examines whether there are cultural characteristics of the parent culture manifested in the EFL texts on the basis of cultural value orientation studies (Hall 1973; Hofstede, 1991; Trompenaars & Hampden-Turner 1996). Based on the analysis of a small corpus of CVs and MLs written by Hungarian learners of EFL and a questionnaire filled in by the learners on their experience of CV and ML writing, the present exploratory study intends to increase the marketability of school-leavers by (1) generating hypotheses regarding the CV and ML writing practices of Hungarian students of EFL for further research; (2) investigating if the differences between the native and the target language writing patterns are represented in the corpus; and (3) indicating the pedagogical implications of the need to raise EFL students’ and teachers’ awareness of the two genres’ cultural differences.
Re-routing in Europe: The Key to Successful Communication as a Truck Driver with Limited Language Competence
Authors: Juhász Dávid
Published: May 2024

Although there are a number of professions that include communication among participants whose native languages are not shared, so far no research has been carried out exploring how Hungarian truck drivers get along in their daily routine with a limited language competence. This paper is based on a qualitative investigation carried out to investigate what kind of language competence Hungarian truck drivers possess, what situations they participate in, what language-based challenges they face, whether they consider their language competence adequate to carry out their daily work and, finally, what other skills and competences they draw on should their language competence prove to be insufficient. The results the interview study show that Hungarian truck drivers measure their foreign languages skills against the tasks they can carry out with their help and that they are able to perform efficiently partly due to the fact that most of the problems they might face are highly predictable and they can prepare for them. The study also reveals that although they consider their language proficiency to be sufficient, should previously avoided problems occur, they draw on a number of communication strategies and tools.
Is a Metaphor Merely a Metaphor?
Authors: Kaplan Robert B.
Published: May 2024

Any given language is replete with metaphors through which speakers of that language experience and interpret the world in which they live. Consequently, every language contains a more-or-less unique set of metaphors; speakers of each language see the world slightly differently, in part at least because they perceived their world through unique set of metaphors. This article is an exploration of some of those unique interpretations of the world by speakers of English, historically as well as by way of various contemporary uses of language.