bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Tourism Educational Qualification Levels On Perceived Contextual Job Performance Behavior in Tour Firms in Nairobi
Authors: Kathurima Jane M. , Imbaya Beatrice O , Kiage Ondabu
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to establish the influence of the Tourism Educational Qualification levels (TEQL) on Contextual Job Performance Behavior (CJPB) among employees in tour firms in Nairobi, Kenya. Studies have confirmed that besides formal job requirements for core- competencies, other forms of behaviors are also critical for the competitiveness of the tourism industry. This is due to the globalization of businesses, technological innovation, and the ever-evolving needs of the 21st century tourist among others. However, few studies have given attention to the correlation between educational qualifications and contextual performance behavior. Data was quantitively gathered from one hundred and thirty-one (131) supervisors, who rated three (3) randomly selected employees from the following levels of qualification: a bachelor’s degree holder; a diploma holder; & a certificate holder, on their CJPB. Both descriptive and inferential data analysis was conducted to assess the extent to which TEQL influences CJPB. The research findings showed that TEQL explained 59.1% of the total variations in the CJPB (R²= 59.1%). The regression coefficient output showed that TEQLs positively and scientifically influenced CJPB (β=0.769, p=0.001). The implication of these findings confirms that transitioning from a lower level of tourism educational qualification to a higher level improves an employee’s contextual job performance behavior by 0.587 units. It is for this reason that investing in developing tourism professionals has benefits for both employers and employees. This study recommends that tourism educators embed contextual skills in tourism programs in order to produce graduates not only with core competencies and business acumen, but also with humanistic values to cope with emerging trends.
Emotional Intelligence and Hotel Employee Work Behaviour: Moderating Role of Age
Authors: Onyeonoro C.O , Anyanwu D. E , Ohwobevughe F. U. , Onyeonoro F. N
Published: October 2023

The study focused on the moderating role of age on the relationship between emotional intelligence and hotel employee work behaviour. To achieve the objective of the study, survey research design was adopted. Empathy and social skills were used to measure emotional intelligence which represent the independent variable while employee behaviour was used as the dependent variable. The researcher adopted primary data in getting the required information through the use of structured questionnaire. The population of the study is made up of 431 male and female hotel staff. The sample size of the study is 274 after adopting Taro Yamane formula. In analysis the data, moderated regression analysis was used. The findings revealed that empathy and social skills have significant influence on employee work behaviour. The findings also revealed that age moderates the relationship between emotional intelligence and employee work behaviour in hotels. Based on the findings, the study recommends that organization should institute a reward system where employees that exhibit outstanding empathy are recognized as this will engender group cohesion and understanding. Also, organizations should increase emotional intelligence and employee performance by increasing skill training to help in developing mental abilities of individual employees. The study also recommends that employees should be encouraged to develop their social skills which would lead to their greater acceptance among their colleagues and subordinates thereby enhancing the work process leading to success in the organization.
A Contemporary Legal Overview of Party Switching of Elected Legislators of the National and State Assemblies Under the Nigerian Constitutional System
Authors: Abuza Andrew Ejovwo , Odhe Kenneth Owhighose , Majemite Alfred , Etanabene Ben
Published: October 2023

The 1999 Nigerian Fundamental law came into effect on May 29 1999. It provides that an elected legislator in the National and State Assemblies shall vacate his legislative seat if he switches from the sponsoring political party to another political party during his tenure in the legislative house, save on the ground of division or factionalisation in the sponsoring party. The Constitution is, nevertheless, mute on the issue, regarding political executives, including a governor. The relevant statutory provisions, that is sub-section (1)(g) of sections 68 and 109 of the Constitution above have been abused, as some Nigerian courts have utilised them to sack elected legislators above for party switching of the same during their tenure in the legislative houses despite their constitutional rights, including the equal protection of the law and not to be discriminated against right, as enunciated in section 42(1) of the Constitution above. The article undertakes a contemporary legal overview of party switching of elected legislators of the assemblies above against the backdrop of relevant case-law and statutory provisions. The research methodology used by the authors is fundamentally doctrinal analysis of relevant primary as well as secondary sources. The article finds that the sacking of elected legislators above by some Nigerian courts on account of party switching as indicated above is unconstitutional. The article suggests that Nigeria should expunge from its Constitution the said relevant statutory provisions in tune with what obtains in other countries such as the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada and Australia.
Legitimately Using of Psychotropics: An Overview of the Albanian Legal Treatment Toward the Legalization of Cannabis
Authors: Kapo Mirela
Published: October 2023

The widespread use of Cannabis or other related substances is now a major concern not only in Europe but worldwide. This study focuses on the description and legal analysis of illegal activities carried out in the field of narcotics, as well as finding ways to reduce the risks associated with their use. It is based on the criminal strategy that covers the legal criminal field, as shown in the changes that have occurred while improving the laws. Through a comprehensive desk research and qualitative analysis, this study summarizes the criminal legislation and the changes that the Albanian Criminal Law, compared to its European counterparts, have undergone since 2001, the proposed legislation on the legalization of medicinal cannabis in 2023, as well as the legal measures taken in drug trafficking, illicit substances, and psychotropic drugs.
Educación Inclusiva en la Facultad de Ciencias Contables, Administrativas y Económicas de la UNP, Periodo 2021
Authors: Martínez Jiménez Alberto
Published: October 2023

La investigación se desarrolló en la Facultad de Ciencias Contables, Administrativas y Económicas, una de las siete Facultades de la Universidad Nacional de Pilar, que ofrece dos carreras de grado, Contaduría Pública Nacional y Administración de Empresas, ambas acreditadas por la Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación de la Educación Superior, ANEAES. El trabajo se enmarcó en un estudio de tipo descriptivo correlacional con enfoque mixto. Lo que permitió llegar a la conclusión que el abordaje de la educación inclusiva se desarrolla con alto grado de significación, evidenciadas con la ejecución presupuestarias, rubros destinados al mantenimiento de la infraestructura edilicia de gran envergadura que alberga a muchos estudiantes y trabajos interdisciplinarios,  por lo cual la institución cuenta con rampas, barandas, sanitarios inclusivos conforme al marco de mecanismos de atención inclusiva, así también con la adquisición de equipos e insumos y la formación y capacitación de docentes en áreas de inclusión educativa. Por lo que al final se comprueba la hipótesis que plantea: El abordaje de la educación inclusiva en la Facultad de Ciencias Contables, Administrativas y Económicas de la Universidad Nacional de Pilar, se está desarrollando a través de diversos procesos llevados a cabo por Directivos y Docentes, tendientes a la mayor incorporación de la inclusividad educativa en la FCCAyE.
Sex Stereotypes of Adolescents in Traffic: The Role of Sex and Family Relationships
Authors: Öztürk İbrahim , Akay Nazlı
Published: October 2023

Studies have shown a number of differences between male and female drivers, such as male drivers committing more offenses and female drivers making more errors. Related to this persistent sex difference, relatively little research has been conducted to examine the presence of gender stereotypes and determinants in the context of driving. This study examined the perceptions of female and male drivers among adolescents in Türkiye and how sex differences and relationships with parents contributed to the endorsement of sex stereotypes. The study was conducted with 128 high school adolescents aged 15-20 years (M = 16.25, SD = 1.32) who completed a questionnaire package consisting of the Sex Stereotypes Associated with Driving (SSAD) and a demographic information form. In terms of sex stereotype endorsement indices, female adolescents reported female drivers as more polite and risk-averse, whereas male adolescents reported male drivers as more skilled. While a positive relationship with fathers reduced the endorsement of courtesy and risk-avoidance stereotypes, a better relationship with mothers resulted in a lower endorsement of the driving skills stereotype. The results provide evidence for the existence of sex stereotypes among adolescents and for the importance of family relationships in relation to sex stereotype endorsement. The findings can be used to design training and education that focuses on stereotypes at an early age.
Existence results of certain nonlinear polynomial and integral equations via $ \digamma $-contractive operators
Authors: Ogbumba Rosemary O. , Shagari Mohammed Shehu , Azam Akbar , Ali Faryad , Alotaibi Trad
Published: October 2023

In this manuscript, the concept of $ \digamma $-contraction is applied to extend the notion of Jaggi-Suzuki-type hybrid contraction in the framework of $ G $-metric space, which is termed Jaggi-Suzuki-type hybrid $ \digamma $-($ G $-$ \alpha $-$ \phi $)-contraction, and invariant point results which cannot be inferred from their cognate ones in metric space are established. The results obtained herein provide a new direction and are generalizations of several well-known results in fixed point theory. An illustrative, comparative example is constructed to give credence to the results obtained. Furthermore, sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of solutions of certain nonlinear polynomial and integral equations are established. For the purpose of future research, an open problem is highlighted regarding discretized population balance model whose solution may be investigated from the techniques proposed herein.
Colon histology slide classification with deep-learning framework using individual and fused features
Authors: Rajinikanth Venkatesan , Kadry Seifedine , Mohan Ramya , Rama Arunmozhi , Khan Muhammad Attique , Kim Jungeun
Published: October 2023

Cancer occurrence rates are gradually rising in the population, which reasons a heavy diagnostic burden globally. The rate of colorectal (bowel) cancer (CC) is gradually rising, and is currently listed as the third most common cancer globally. Therefore, early screening and treatments with a recommended clinical protocol are necessary to trat cancer. The proposed research aim of this paper to develop a Deep-Learning Framework (DLF) to classify the colon histology slides into normal/cancer classes using deep-learning-based features. The stages of the framework include the following: (ⅰ) Image collection, resizing, and pre-processing; (ⅱ) Deep-Features (DF) extraction with a chosen scheme; (ⅲ) Binary classification with a 5-fold cross-validation; and (ⅳ) Verification of the clinical significance. This work classifies the considered image database using the follwing: (ⅰ) Individual DF, (ⅱ) Fused DF, and (ⅲ) Ensemble DF. The achieved results are separately verified using binary classifiers. The proposed work considered 4000 (2000 normal and 2000 cancer) histology slides for the examination. The result of this research confirms that the fused DF helps to achieve a detection accuracy of 99% with the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) classifier. In contrast, the individual and ensemble DF provide classification accuracies of 93.25 and 97.25%, respectively.
Spatial distribution of heavy metals in surface sediments of the Kalametiya Lagoon in southern Sri Lanka: Insights into the pollution status and socio-economic interactions 
Authors: Kodikara K.A.S. , Hoessein T. , De Silva P.M.C.S. , Ranasinghe P. , Somasiri H.P.P.S. , Madarasinghe S.K. , Gunathilake D.U.V. , Ranawaka D. , Danaee M. , Andrieu J. , Dahdouh-Guebas F.
Published: October 2023

Heavy metal pollution has become a serious threat to coastal aquatic ecosystems. Therefore, this study, aimed to assess the spatial distribution of five selected heavy metals/metalloids, arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg), in surface sediment samples collected from the Kalametiya Lagoon in southern Sri Lanka. Sixteen (16) areas of the lagoon were sampled. The sediment samples were analysed for heavy metal content by using ICP-MS while the water samples were measured for salinity and pH. A questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate the possible sources of heavy metal pollution in the Lagoon. Water pH and salinity showed significant variations across the lagoon. The overall mean value of pH and salinity were 6.68 ± 0.17 and 2.9 ± 2.2 PSU, respectively. The spatial distribution of the heavy metals was not monotonous and showed a high spatial variation. The kernel density maps of the measured heavy metals demarcated several spatially different patches in the lagoon. The mean levels of As, Cd, Cr, Hg, and Pb were lower than the threshold effect level (TEL) although it was higher for Hg in the North inlet. Nevertheless, it was still lower than the potential effect level (PEL). Industrial sewage, river suspended sediments, and agrochemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides were identified as the possible sources for heavy metal loads. Accumulation of toxic heavy metals can be minimized by by-passing the freshwater inflow to the lagoon.
Chronological attribution of Sinhalese inscriptions using deep learning approaches
Authors: Heenkenda H.M.S.C.R. , Fernando T.G.I.
Published: October 2023

A study of this caliber can be identified as a profound source for a wealth of knowledge as the aim of this study is to present chronological attribution of Sinhalese inscriptions based on deep learning approaches. Inscriptions shed light on a multitude of information such as chronicled civilizational thought, economic status, language evolution, cultural boundaries, details of royal officers, local rules, ethnic groups, land tenure, religious activities, beliefs, and trade and industries. Inscriptions are major assets to showcase inclusive of listed above, multitude information; hence, the benefits served by a study of high caliber, especially to the historical heritage research and to the heritage tourism. Several computer-aided solutions have been proposed to resolve the recognition of inscriptions in the Sri Lankan context. But this paper proposes an optimized classification. A dataset of five hundred images of original Sinhalese inscriptions dating from the 3rd century BC to the present was used to train and test the models. This study adopts four deep learning models to classify Sinhalese inscriptions: a newly proposed convolutional neural network model, and the pre-trained models Inception-v3, VGG-19, and ResNet-50. Palaeographical and morphological rules were adopted in the manual classification of Sinhalese inscriptions into a number of eras, namely, the Early Brahmi (3rd century BC to 1st century AD), Late Brahmi (2nd century AD to 4th century AD), Transitional Brahmi (5th century AD to 7th century AD), Medieval Sinhala (8th century AD to 14th century AD), and Modern Sinhala (15th century AD to the present). The results of the study indicate promising outcomes with accuracies of 70.66%, 85.94%, 57.44%, and 58.77% respectively for used four models. Further, the study revealed that the Inception-v3 model outperformed in classifying the Sinhalese inscriptions in respective eras.
Error detection through modified phase II process monitoring under different classical estimators
Authors: Jabeen R. , Zaka A.
Published: October 2023

In real life, the distribution of the errors during any life testing of products or process does not meet the assumption of normality. Statistical process control (SPC) is defined as the use of statistical techniques to control a process or production method. SPC tools and procedures can help to monitor process behavior, discover problems in internal systems, and find solutions for production issues. To identify and remove the variation in different reliability processes and to monitor the reliability of machines where the number of errors follows skewed distributions, we develop control charts to keep the process in control. For such situations, we have modified the existing control charts such as Shewhart control chart, exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA), hybrid exponentially weighted moving average (HEWMA) and extended exponentially weighted moving average (EEWMA) control charts. The current study introduced classical estimator based modified control charts for phase-II monitoring by assuming that the errors occur during the process follow skewed distribution called Beta Lehmann 2 Power function distribution (BL2PFD). The proposal for these control charts is based on the percentile estimator. We have compared all these control charts using Monte Carlo simulation studies and real-life applications to compare the proposed control charts. This study shows that an EEWMA control chart based on PE performs better than Shewhart, EWMA and HEWMA control charts, when the underlying distribution of the errors in process monitoring follows BL2PFD. These findings can be useful for researchers and practitioners in dealing with production errors and optimizing the output.
pH-dependent release properties of curcumin encapsulated alginate nanoparticles in skin and artificial sweat
Authors: Shakoor I.F. , Pamunuwa G.K. , Karunaratne D.N.
Published: October 2023

Topical skin application of curcumin is challenging due to the low solubility and poor stability, including fast photodegradation, of this bioactive compound. Therefore, curcumin encapsulated alginate (CU-Al) nanoparticles were prepared by the ionic gelation method followed by freeze drying to determine the efficacy of alginate in facilitating curcumin release. Evaluation of the release of curcumin from the encapsulate in the presence of artificial sweat (pH 4.7) and skin (pH 5.5), about which the literature is meagre, was carried out after particle size characterization. CU-Al nanoparticles were in the nano-range (186.8 nm), assimilated a negative zeta-potential value (-15.4 ± 8.13 mV), and displayed a high encapsulation efficiency (94.55 ± 0.53%). The release of encapsulated curcumin at pH 5.5 (max. 64%) and at pH 4.7 (max. 27%) were significantly different. In pH 5.5 and pH 4.7, the release profiles of encapsulated curcumin fitted best with the Weibull (followed an anomalous transport mechanism) and Gompertz (followed a super case II transport mechanism) models respectively, displaying sigmoidal release patterns. Diffusion and polymer relaxation/swelling based release at pH 5.5 and rapid polymer relaxation/erosion based release at pH 4.7 have governed the encapsulated curcumin release. The results indicated that CU-Al nanoparticles may be utilized to facilitate controlled and prolonged release of curcumin in both skin and artificial sweat, thereby functioning as a promising novel delivery vehicle for curcumin. However, skin deposition or penetration may be required for yielding a satisfactory topical administration of curcumin during sweating.
Submergence tolerance and tolerance mechanism: A study on traditional and improved rice genotypes at the seedling stage under complete submergence stress in Sri Lanka
Authors: Shyamalee H.A.P.A. , Ranawake A.L.
Published: October 2023

Submergence-tolerant genotypes in rice are essential for flood-prone lands, and recent studies have focused on dissecting tolerance mechanisms considering morphological and physiological changes in the plants upon submergence. Thirty improved rice varieties and sixty-two traditional rice accessions were screened for submergence tolerance under complete 9-day and 14-day submergence stress at the two-week-old seedling stage. The submergence tolerance level of each rice genotype was evaluated according to IRRI guidelines based on survival rates. Accordingly, rice genotypes were categorized into four groups: tolerant, moderately tolerant, moderately susceptible, and highly susceptible. Two Mawee accessions (3704, 3618) were submergence tolerant at 14-day submergence stress. The traditional rice accessions Ratawee3466, Mawee (8552, 4145), and Heenati4935 and improved rice varieties Bw400 were moderately submergence tolerant at 14-day submergence stress. Survival rates of the rice genotypes, their initial plant height, and shoot elongation at 9-day and 14-day submergence stress showed that seedling elongation (escape strategy) or reduction of elongation compared to control plants (quiescence strategy) under submergence stress cannot be used as phenotypic markers for selecting rice genotypes for submergence tolerance in rice. Further, the escape strategy or the quiescence strategy was not unique to the genotype, and the survival strategy of some rice genotypes changed with prolonged submergence stress. The escape strategy tended to be an SOS (Save Our Souls) strategy under prolonged submergence stress from 9 days to 14 days. No correlations between initial plant height and survival rate or survival rate and the height gain or reduction at 9-day and 14-day submergence stress showed that the submergence tolerance mechanism in rice was genotype-specific. The submergence-tolerant and moderately tolerant rice genotypes could be further investigated in future studies.
Distribution of phosphorus and potassium in selected rice cultivated soils and their accumulation in rice grains under farmer-managed field conditions in Sri Lanka
Authors: Suriyagoda L.D.B. , Neththasinghe N.A.S.A. , Chandrasekara E.D.C.T. , Ekanayake E.M.S. , Dissanayaka D.M.S.B. , Ariyarathne M. , Marambe B.
Published: October 2023

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food in Sri Lanka and phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are major nutrients for the rice plant. However, the variation of P and K contents (mg kg−1) in rice soils and rice grains as affected by agro-climatic zones (ACZs), water source used (i.e., major irrigation, minor irrigation and rain-fed) and cropping systems adopted (i.e., fallow, vegetable, perennials, other field crops) by Sri Lankan farmers are not well elucidated, and are thus investigated in the present study. A total of 200 rice soil and 230 rice grain samples across the country were collected from farmer fields, representing different ACZs, water sources used, and cropping systems adopted using a stratified random sampling approach. The total and available P and K contents in rice soil, and the P and K contents in rice grains were determined. The plant-available P contents in soil were similar among ACZs, water sources, and rice-based cropping systems. Exchangeable K content was higher in rice fields where vegetables were cultivated in the previous season. Grain P and K contents were similar among the water sources used and rice-based cropping systems. Grain P content was the lowest in the Low country Wet zone. Soil available-P and total-P contents (r = 0.29, p < 0.0001), and grain P and K contents were positively correlated (r = 0.51, p < 0.0001). The knowledge generated in the present study is important in P and K nutrient management in rice cultivation in the country.
Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis typing and molecular characterization of Listeria monocytogenes isolates in raw milk samples from Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka
Authors: Wijendra W.A.S. , Kaushalya A.G.G. , Kuruppuarachchi K.G.R. , Harshani H.B.C. , Fonseka W.A.S.I. , Ramesh R.
Published: October 2023

Listeria monocytogenes is an important food borne human pathogen associated with severe diseases in humans and animals. Human infection is associated with high mortality rates. Our previous studies done in 2012 on milk and milk products revealed 4b as the dominant serotype followed by 1/2a, 1/2b and 1/2c. Listeria monocytogenes is an important food borne human pathogen associated with severe diseases in humans and animals. Human infection is associated with high mortality rates. Our previous studies done in 2012 on milk and milk products revealed 4b as the dominant serotype followed by 1/2a, 1/2b and 1/2c. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the sources of contamination and to identify the strain differences (pulsotypes) by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) typing and serotype profiles of L. monocytogenes isolates from farm collected raw milk samples from randomly identified locations in Grama Niladhari divisions of the Polonnaruwa district, Sri Lanka. Eighty isolates obtained from raw milk samples were confirmed as L. monocytogenes by Polymerase Chain Reaction, belonging to serotypes 4b, 1/2a, 1/2b and 1/2c. The strains were identified by PFGE. PFGE analysis digested with AscI and ApaI enzymes revealed different banding patterns. All the pulsotypes were found to be serotype 4b. The sub typing indicated the diversity of the Listeria species. The presence of serotypes 1/2a, 1⁄2b, 1/2c, and 4b in raw milk is a public health concern, as these serotypes are frequently associated with foodborne outbreaks and sporadic cases of human listeriosis. In our study, PFGE analysis allowed discrimination among isolates of the same serogroup. Further PFGE analysis showed heterogeneity among isolates recovered from both same sampling areas and different areas.
INTEGRATED HYDROGEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL STUDY OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN NORTHERN BANDAR LAMPUNG, INDONESIA
Authors:   University of Lampung, TAUPIK PURWADI OFIK , DARMAWAN I GEDE BOY ,   University of Lampung, YUWONO SLAMET BUDI ,   University of Lampung, TRIYONO SUGENG ,   University of Lampung,   University of Lampung, KUSUMASTUTI DYAH INDRIANA ,   University of Lampung
Published: October 2023

Threats to the sustainability of groundwater resources due to increased extraction in the last 30 years are caused by the increase in population density in the Northern part of Bandar Lampung City. Therefore, it is necessary to study groundwater resources to prevent groundwater crises. This study uses hydrogeological and geophysical data to map aquifer conditions. Fifty gravity data and 16 Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) points were used to model subsurface conditions. Meanwhile, one drilled cutting data is used to tie the cross-section of the 2D model. The results of gravity modelling show the potential for local groundwater aquifers fills fractures and faults above the bedrock. Meanwhile, the results of the VES modelling interpret the unconfined aquifer as being in the sand layer at a depth of 10–25 m and confined aquifer at a depth of 110 m. Between the two aquifers, there is a low permeability zone of interbedding clay and sand thickness of 65 m from a depth of 25–90 m. These results indicate that the condition of groundwater resources in unconfined aquifers is prone to depletion. Furthermore, infiltration ponds could be a solution to maintain the sustainability of groundwater resource storage in Northern Bandar Lampung.
PERAN IDEOLOGI PANCASILA DAN MENINGKATKAN WAWASAN KEBANGSAAN DI SMA-SMK SWASTA YAPIM TARUNA SEI ROTAN
Authors: Damanik Dede Parsaoran , Nabanban Rosma , Tampubolon Ramayanti , Sagala Alvin Zonatan
Published: October 2023

Bendera, bahasa, serta lambang negara, dan lagu kebangsaan Indonesia ialah alat pemersatu, identitas, serta bentuk keberadaan bangsa yang jadi ikon independensi serta martabat negeri begitu juga diamanatkan dalam UUD Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945 yang ialah perwujudan kultur yang bersumber pada asal usul perjuangan bangsa, kesatuan dalam keragaman budaya, serta kecocokan dalam menciptakan cita- cita bangsa serta Negeri Kesatuan Republik Indonesia. Pengaturan mengenai bendera, bahasa, serta ikon negeri, dan lagu kebangsaan Indonesia diatur di dalam wujud UU Republik Indonesia No 24 Tahun 2009 Mengenai Bendera, Bahasa, Serta Ikon Negeri, Dan Lagu Kebangsaan. Peraturan merupakan petunjuk mengenai aksi laris yang wajib dicoba ataupun tidak bisa dicoba. Sebaliknya Peraturan perundang- undangan merupakan peraturan tercatat yang dibangun oleh badan Negeri ataupun administratur yang berhak serta memiliki daya mengikat. Begitu pula dengan hukum ataupun peraturan negeri. Tujuan hukum serta peraturan negeri merupakan buat menata serta membenahi perikehidupan berbangsa serta bernegara. Tujuan dikeluarkannya hukum ini merupakan buat menata serta membenahi penerapan rezim wilayah. Peraturan perundang- undangan serta peraturan mempunyai daya yang mengikat, maksudnya wajib dilaksanakan. Dikala ini, hal peraturan perundang- undangan diatur bersumber pada UU Nomor. 12 Tahun 2011 mengenai Pembuatan Peraturan Perundang- undangan. Sebaliknya buat tipe produk hukum yang berupa Aksi Administrasi Rezim diatur bersumber pada UU Nomor. 30 Tahun 2014 mengenai Administrasi Rezim. Aman dalam kehidupan bisa mencaku aman dalam rumah tangga, aman dalam berkeyakinan, aman dalam mayarakat, serta aman dalam beradab. Indonesia yang amat besar ini terdiri dari bermacam berbagai kaum, suku bangsa, serta agama dan amat rawan hendak terbentuknya bentrokan bentrokan bila seandainya saja tiap individu tidak ingin silih bertoleransi. Oleh sebab itu, ayo mengawali dari kita mau berkomitmen buat ingin mengusahakan kehidupan bermasyarakat yang damai serta rukun.
NEW TECHNIQUE TO ACCELERATE THE CONVERGENCE OF THE SOLUTIONS OF FRACTIONAL ORDER BRATU-TYPE DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Authors: KHALOUTA ALI
Published: October 2023

There are many common combination methods for solving fractional differential equations. In this work, we propose a new technique called Adomian decomposition transform method (ADTM) in order to provide a new approximate series solution of fractional order Bratu-type differential equations. The fractional order derivative is described in the Caputo sense. The ADTM is a combination of two powerful methods, the Jafari transform method and Adomian decomposition method. For accelerating the convergence of ADTM when used for these equations, we replace the nonlinear terms by their Taylor expansion. To demonstrate the efficiency and validity of the proposed method, four numerical examples are presented and we compare our obtained results with the analytical results. Finally, the numerical results obtained are represented graphically using MATLAB software.
NONPARAMETRIC FUNCTIONAL HAZARD WITH k NEAREST NEIGHBORS ESTIMATION WHERE THE OBSERVATIONS ARE M.A.R. AND RELATED VIA A FUNCTIONAL SINGLE-INDEX STRUCTURE
Authors: BOUABÇA ASMA , BOUABSA WAHIBA , BELLATRACH NADJET
Published: October 2023

The nonparametric local linear hazard functional estimation analyzed by the k.N.N method of the scalar response variable B, not totally observed provided the functional variable A. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate, under some general conditions, the almost complete convergence (with rates) of the constructed estimator.
EXPONENTIAL POLYNOMIALS AND STRATIFICATION IN THE THEORY OF ANALYTIC INEQUALITIES
Authors: MALEŠEVIĆ BRANKO , MIĆOVIĆ MILOŠ
Published: October 2023

This paper considers MEP - Mixed Exponential Polynomials as one class of real exponential polynomials. We introduce a method for proving the positivity of MEP inequalities over positive intervals using the Maclaurin series to approximate the exponential function precisely. Additionally, we discuss the relation between MEPs and stratified families of functions from [1] through two applications, referring to inequalities from papers [2] and [3].
EXPONENTIAL TYPE INEQUALITIES AND ALMOST COMPLETE CONVERGENCE OF THE OPERATOR ESTIMATOR OF FIRST-ORDER AUTOREGRESSIVE IN HILBERT SPACE GENERATED BY WOD ERROR
Authors: HAMMAD MALIKA , BOULENOIR ZOUAOUIA , BENAISSA SAMIR
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we establish a new concentration inequality and almost complete convergence of the value of the process of autoregressive Hilbertian of order one (ARH (1)), which directly stems from works of Serge Guillas, Denis Bosq, that is defined by X_t= ρ(X_(t- 1)) +ζ_t; t∈ Z where the random variables are all Hilbertian, ρ is a linear operator on a space of separable Hilbert and ζ_t which constitute a widely orthant dependent error (WOD, in short) after recalling some results on the finite-dimensional model of this type, we introduce the mathematical and statistical tools which will be used afterwards. Then we build an estimator of the operator and we establish its asymptotic properties.
ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS OF TIME FRACTIONAL NEGATIVE ORDER KdV-CALOGERO-BOGOYAVLENSKII-SCHIFF EQUATION
Authors: KURT ALI , BEKTAS ABDULSAMET
Published: October 2023

In this work, we obtain the exact solutions of negative-order forms for KDV-Calogero-Bogoyavlenskii-Schiff equation (nKdV-nCBS) with conformable fractional derivative by using method. Chain rule and wave transform are used for transforming nonlinear fractional partial differential equation into nonlinear integer order ordinary differential equation. By this way, we don’t need any normalization or reduction formulas which have complex calculation procedures. Moroever 3D graphical simulations are presented to show the geometrical behaviour of derived solutions.
PSEUDO-SLANT SUBMANIFOLDS OF AN R-SASAKIAN MANIFOLD AND THEIR PROPERTIES
Authors: SHUKLA PRASHANT KUMAR , VERMA GEETA , PATHAK VIRENDRA NATH
Published: October 2023

The present paper aims to study pseudo-slant submanifolds of an r-Sasakian manifold and find few results. The integrability conditions of distributions that involve in the definition of pseudo-slant submanifolds of an r-Sasakian manifold are investigated. Finally, the necessary & sufficient condition for a pseudo-slant submanifold of an r-Sasakian manifold to be the pseudo-slant product is obtained successfully.
COMPLEMENTARY FAIR DOMINATION IN GRAPHS
Authors: VENKATASUBRAMANIAN SWAMINATHAN , SUNDARESWARAN RAMAN
Published: October 2023

In a simple, finite undirected graph G, a dominating set D is a subset of the vertex set V(G) whose closed neighbourhood is V(G). Many types of domination have been studied. The studies are based either on the nature of domination or the type of dominating set or the type of the complement of the dominating set. Interaction between dominating set and its complement is also considered. Fair domination is the domination where every vertex in the complement of a dominating set has equal number of neighbours in the dominating set. In this paper, a dominating set whose vertices have equal number of neighbours in the complement is the subject of study. The parameter γ_cof (G) is introduced and studied.
BOOSTING THE MICROWAVE ABSORPTION PROPERTIES USING GRAPHENE FUNCTIONALIZED WITH MG-MN-ZN-BI FERRITES
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ali Hafiz Tauqeer
Published: October 2023

Graphene (Gr) composites with Mg0.5Mn0.375Zn0.125Bi0.05Fe1.95O4 (MMZB nano ferrites), (Gr= 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%) were synthesized by using the sol gel auto combustion method. XRD, FTIR and Uv-Vis confirmed the significant improvement in structural, vibrational and optical properties of MMZB ferrites\Gr composites with fusion of Gr. The lattice parameter ‘a’ varies with increasing Gr concertation. From the FT-IR spectra the absorption bands observed in the range of 541-563 cm-1 and 421-461 cm-1 are attributed to the fusion of Gr in MMZB Ferrite/Gr Composites. The d.c resistivity of ferrite samples increased as the temperature increased in ferromagnetic region up to curie temperature, after that its decreased. However, increase in resistivity was observed with increasing Gr concentration except at Gr = 3%. The values of optical band gap were found to decreased from 4.45 to 3.50 eV with increasing Gr content. It has been observed that both the dielectric constant and loss factor decreased with the increase of frequency. The minimum dielectric loss was observed for Gr =4 %. The values of saturation magnetization and microwave frequency decreases with fusion of Gr. A remarkable change in microstructures, electrical and magnetic properties was observed with fusion of Gr. Due to these promising properties these materials may be used for microwave frequency devices.
Delta F, Modified Delta Sombor and Delta SigmaIndicesof Certain Nanotubesand Networks
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585106, India, .Kulli V.R
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we introduce the delta F, modified delta Sombor and delta sigmaindices and their corresponding polynomials of a graph. Furthermore, we compute these indices and their corresponding polynomials for two families of nanotubesand two families of networks.
The Effect of Nutritional Education with Leaflet Media on Increasing Maternal Knowledge and Intake of Protein, Zink, Calcium in Stunting Children Aged 6 – 23 Months
Authors:   Lecturer Program in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics-Nutrition Department -Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Setiadi Yuwono , Imawati Qoniatul ,   Undergraduate Study Program in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics-Nutrition Department -Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Noviardhi Astidio ,   Lecturer Program in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics-Nutrition Department -Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Supadi J. ,   Lecturer Program in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics-Nutrition Department -Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Subandriani Dyah Nur ,   Lecturer Program in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics-Nutrition Department -Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Widiyanto SY.Didik ,   Medical Laboratory technology Study Program-Health Analyst Department-Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang
Published: October 2023

Background: One of the nutritional problems in children is stunting where the index (PB/U) or (TB/U) is in the threshold (z-score) between (<-3 SD) very short TB/PB category and (-3 SD). SD)-(<-2 SD) short TB/PB category. The high prevalence is caused by many factors including mother's knowledge and child's food intake. Riskesdas (2019), The prevalence of very short and short toddlers is 30.8%. Meanwhile, in Demak Regency, the prevalence of stunting reached 26.1%, Guntur village with stunting toddlers was 15%. Objective: To determine the effect of providing nutrition education with leaflet media on increasing maternal knowledge and intake of protein, zinc, calcium in stunting children. Methods : This research is a research in the field of community nutrition. This type of research is quasi-experimental with one group pretest-posttest design. The number of samples is 18 stunting children and 18 respondents are mothers of stunted children. The data collected were mother's knowledge and food intake of stunting children by interview method and filling out questionnaires. Statistical analysis using Paired T test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Research Results: Mother's knowledge score increased by 6.77 (from 7.56 to 14.33). The average protein intake increased by 118.04 points, zinc intake increased by 71.85 points, calcium intake increased by 122.52 points. There are differences in maternal knowledge and intake of protein, zinc, and calcium in stunted children before and after being given nutrition education using leaflet media. (p= 0.007) and (p=0.008 , p=0.028, and p=0.008). Conclusion: There is an effect of providing nutrition education with leaflet media on increasing mother's knowledge and intake of protein, zinc, calcium in stunting children.
Understanding Productivity Shifts in the Context of Remote Work
Authors:   Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila, Philippines, Chen Wenxi , Lorenzo Lorenzo C. ,   Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila, Philippines
Published: October 2023

Remote working set-up has transformed the traditional paradigm of office-based employment. This discourse elucidates the various impacts of remote work on employee productivity and weighs its advantages and challenges. It is known that this concept has been existent even decades before the global crisis and has evolved with the presence of technological changes. This paper also offers insights, backed by evidenced-based research which aims to equip organizations and employees with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving dynamics of remote work. The theme underscores the pressing need for adaptive strategies, emphasizing that the future of work lies in successfully navigating the complexities of a distributed yet connected workforce.
Procyclicality of the Financial Systems in Emerging Economies
Authors:   PhD in Finance Candidate, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, School of Business, KCA University, Smith Gworo Lawrence , Ogutu Victor Odhiambo ,   PhD in Finance Candidate, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, School of Business, KCA University, Omare Albert Nyaachi ,   PhD in Finance Candidate, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, School of Business, KCA University, Simiyu Denis Wangila ,   PhD in Finance Candidate, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, School of Business, KCA University, Ondabu Ibrahim Tirimba ,   Advisor, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, School of Business, KCA University
Published: October 2023

This research aimed at examining the procyclicality of financial systems in emerging economies, with a particular focus on the role of loan loss provisions. In total, 318 articles were initially retrieved, which after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, led to final selection of 15 relevant and latest articles. From the literature reviews, it was found that financial systems in emerging economies exhibit procyclicality behaviour, corresponding to economic cycles. Loan loss provisions, as a key component of bank financial statements, play a significant role in the procyclicality of lending activity. Studies from various countries, including African economies, Jordan, South Africa, Kenya, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, reveal both pro- and counter-cyclical patterns of loan loss provisions. The degree of procyclicality is influenced by factors such as bank capitalization, bank size, competition, business cycles, macroprudential policies, and the regulatory and supervisory framework. Notably, the findings suggest that policy makers and banking authorities need to address the procyclicality of loan loss provisions and implement effective macroprudential policies to mitigate the impact of economic cycles on lending activities. The study recommends that financial institutions should develop robust risk management practices to better manage economic fluctuations and reduce the impact of procyclicality.
Issues of an Ageing Population: A comparative Study in Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives, and Pakistan
Authors: Mokal Mahvish Nawaz , Ahmad Zaki , Yusof Mohd Faizal Bin , Mafaz Mohamed Normen Ahamed
Published: October 2023

The world is currently experiencing a significant demographic shift characterised by a rapidly increasing ageing population. This phenomenon is primarily a result of improved healthcare and reduced birth rates, leading to an unprecedented rise in the proportion of older individuals in society. The rapid growth in the ageing population is expected to increase twofold by 2050, reaching as high as 1.5 billion, up sixteen percent from the 2019, population. There are many challenges and issues arising for all countries with an ageing population due to the change in this demographic scenario. As many countries are involved in these issues, they are still waiting to face the challenges in the upcoming years. Thus, this study aims to acknowledge the issues of an ageing population in selected countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, and Maldives. This study employs primary and secondary research methodologies. Using a questionnaire and telephone or mobile device interviews, a primary study of retired or near-retired senior adults is conducted. The results highlight the gaps between developing and developed countries regarding ageing population issues overall and aim to review the shortcomings of policies, challenges, issues, and others in the retirement of the ageing population. Embracing these challenges with foresight and compassion will be essential for shaping a sustainable and inclusive future for societies with increasingly diverse age demographics. Policymakers and stakeholders must collaborate to implement effective strategies that not only mitigate challenges but also seek improvement to encourage the people and the government to take actions and strategies in the future.
PENINGKATAN KESEHATAN PENYAKIT DIABETES MELLITUS PADA MASYARAKAT DI KELURAHAN PORIS JAYA, KOTA TANGERANG
Authors: Yoyoh Imas , Ahmad Shieva Nur Azizah
Published: October 2023

Diabetes Melitus adalah penyakit kronis yang disebabkan oleh ketidakmampuan tubuh untuk memproduksi hormoninsulin atau karena penggunaan yang tidak efektif dari produksi insulin. Hal ini ditandai dengan tingginya kadar guladalam darah. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat adalah untuk meningkatkan kesehatan masyarakat terhadap diabetesmellitus. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan penyuluhan secara langsung pada masyarakat dengan menerapkanprotokol kesehatan secara ketat. Metode pelaksanaan dimulai dari penyuluhan diabetes mellitus, demonstrasi diit padapenyakit diabetes mellitus, demonstrasi pembuatan jus untuk diabetes mellitus, demonstrasi senam kaki diabetesmellitus. Terdapat pengaruh kegiatan penyuluhan dan demonstrasi terhadap sikap dan perilaku diabetes mellitusdengan p-value 0,001 untuk sikap serta p-value 0,004 untuk perilaku sedangkan pengetahuan terkait diabetes mellitustidak ada pengaruh yang signifikan dengan p-value 0,147 karena nilai pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudahimplementasinya dengan kategori baik sebesar 80%. Kegiatan pengabdian ini diharapkan kepada stakeholderbekerjasama dengan puskesmas terdekat untuk membuat program pemeriksaan kesehatan khususnya pemeriksaangula darah disesuaikan dengan kondisi pandemi.
Perbandingan Metode Exponential Smoothing Event Based dengan Metode Winter Exponential Smoothing pada Peramalan Harga Cabai Merah di Kota Medan
Authors: Sari Bella Puspita , Siregar Rosman
Published: October 2023

Dalam upaya untuk membuat keputusan yang lebih baik, peramalan adalah teknik yang digunakan untuk mengukur ketidakpastian masa depan. Musim atau kejadian tertentu dapat berdampak pada harga cabai merah. Metode Exponential Smoothing Event Based dan metode Winter Exponential Smoothing digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi special event yang berdampak pada prediksi harga cabai merah. Strategi yang optimal untuk digunakan adalah yang menghasilkan angka Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) terendah. Data harga cabai merah Januari 2018 sampai Desember 2021 digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Pendekatan Winter exponential smoothing, dengan nilai  =0,9,  =0,1,  =0,9 dan MAPE 3,1%, adalah yang terbaik, menurut perkiraan yang dihitung dengan bantuan Ms. Excel.