bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimal Evaluation of Photovoltaic Cells Parameters Using Euclidean Distance Calculations
Authors: Al-Subhi Ahmad
Published: October 2024

The relationship between current and voltage describes the features and characteristics of the photovoltaic (PV) cells. This relationship mainly depends on the equivalent circuit parameters of the PV cell model. Accurate estimation of these parameters is crucial for analyzing the performance of PV systems. This paper proposes a simple and efficient method to estimate the equivalent circuit parameters of the PV cells/modules. The main concept of the proposed method is to optimize the PV series resistance value using Euclidean distance calculations in such a way to get the corresponding best maximum power conditions. Various assessments have been employed in this paper to confirm the validity of the presented approach. Those include analyzing different commercial PV modules, experimental data, irradiance and temperature variations, and comparison with other reported algorithms. When compared with experimental data at standard test conditions, the mean absolute current and power differences are 0.0329 A and 0.6339 W, respectively. Furthermore, the mean absolute differences at normal operating cell temperature are 0.0120 A and 0.1412 W. The results have shown that the proposed method has confirmed its effectiveness in predicting the PV cell equivalent circuit characteristics for any PV cells/modules using only data available from the manufacturer’s datasheet.
Does Islamic Mutual Fund Bear Higher Risk than Conventional Mutual Funds? An Empirical Analysis from Bangladesh
Authors: Masrick Hasan Shaikh
Published: October 2024

This study aims to identify whether Islamic mutual funds bear higher risk exposure than conventional mutual funds due to implementing their shariah screening criteria to select assets on the portfolio. For this purpose, monthly closing price data of Islamic and conventional funds operated in Bangladesh are collected from January 2016 to August 2023. A total of 2320 observations of each risk measure (e.g., standard deviation, semi-standard deviation, semi-standard deviation, and beta) are computed using a 12-month rolling window method to compare risk exposure between Islamic and conventional funds using univariable and multivariate analysis. The univariate analysis is conducted by performing an independent samples t-test, which confirms that overall, Islamic funds bear lower risk exposure than conventional funds. In multivariate analysis, the Feasible Generalized Least Square (FGLS) method, a dynamic panel data analysis model, is applied where the effects of macroeconomic variables such as deposit rate, GDP growth rate, exports, imports, broad money, and remittances are controlled. The results of the multivariate analysis also confirm that Islamic mutual fund risk exposure is lower than that of conventional mutual funds. This study will be helpful for practitioners and institutional investors in decision-making.
Significance of Subsidiaries for Improving Financial Performance in the Sugar Industry: A Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Kumar Dhanonjoy
Published: October 2024

One of the greatest plants today for converting solar energy into biomass and sugar is sugar cane. It is a plentiful supply of fuel, chemicals, fodder (green cane plant leaves and tops, bagasse, molasses, and to some extent press mud), food (sucrose, jaggery, and syrup), fiber (cellulose), and other nutrients. Bagasse, molasses, and press mud are the principal byproducts. Bangladesh has been farming sugarcane for the production of gud, sukker, and khandeswari since very ancient times. These sweeteners can also be made from palm and date juice. The objectives of the study were to examine the significance of subsidiaries for improving financial performance in the sugar industry. The utilization of secondary data helped researchers accomplish their goals. Multiple regression analysis will be employed to assess secondary data gathered from diverse sources in order to uncover significant predictors of the business's financial performance. The study revealed that the distillery unit significantly increases net profit every financial year, recovering losses from other units like sugar and agro-firms. The sugar division loses money each fiscal year, while the agro-farm unit gradually loses money. The fertilizer unit earns a significant profit, contributing to minimizing the losses of other units like sugar and agro-firms. Only Carew & Company (Bangladesh) Limited has a distillery plant out of the 15 sugar mills.
 [Keywords: Byproduct, sugar mills, distillery unit, cost minimize and sugarcane.]
Welcoming trans people in Primary Health Care
Authors: Amarante Karina Kempner do , Berkenbrock Aline Gabrielle de Souza
Published: October 2024

This study aims to discuss the reception of transgender individuals in primary health care in Brazil. Through the analysis of current health policies, we propose an intervention project focusing on training health professionals to improve the welcoming environment for transgender users. The methodology includes qualitative research and educational interventions. The expected results are an increase in awareness and improved access to health services for the trans population.
Disparities in Kidney Disease: The Need for Targeted Programmes and Interventions to Promote Health Equity across the Globe
Authors: Okoro Roland , Aluh Deborah
Published: October 2024

Kidney disease is a major public health issue that affects over 850 million people globally. The burden of kidney disease varies greatly around the world, as do its identification and treatment. The causes of these disparities are multifactorial, including socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, sex/gender, age, geographic location, language and cultural barriers, healthcare system and provider factors, and social determinants of health, among others. In this paper, poor health outcomes associated with disparities in kidney disease, strategies to mitigate these disparities, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in kidney disease are highlighted, while targeted programmes, and interventions rooted in DEI tenets are recommended.
Resolution of Membranous Glomerulopathy after pregnancy: An interesting case report.
Authors: Dilawar Mubashir , Sabir Omer , Basit Bilal
Published: October 2024

Proteinuria before twenty weeks of gestation should always be evaluated as it can be due to underlying glomerular diseases. We present a case of membranous nephropathy during pregnancy diagnosed by kidney biopsy and negative PLA2r aantibodies. Therapy was initiated with prednisolone 60mg per day. Calcineurin Inhibitor was also later started. Termination of Pregnancy when worsening of proteinuria was observed on followup. Patient achieved partial remission after two weeks and complete remission after one and half month of termination of pregnancy.
Audit from a Hemodialysis Facility in a small town in Punjab
Authors: Said Hafiz Usman , Sabir Omer , Basit Bilal , Ashraf Maham
Published: October 2024

Patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease ultimately require Renal Replacement Therapy. In the absence of widespread availability of renal transplant, dialytic therapies remain the last court of appeal for most of the patients with CKD V. Hemodialysis remains the most common form of dialytic therapy utilized by the patients. Since the governmental support for dialysis has increased in the recent years, now the therapy is also available in smaller cities and towns. This is commendable since it reduces the financial burden of patients associated with travelling to larger cities twice a week to receive dialysis therapy. These centers in smaller towns have their own profile of problems to deal with. Here we present our data collected from hemodialysis centre in a small city of Pakistan.
Association Of Hyperkalemia With T-Wave Changes In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Versus Hemodialysis Patients.
Authors: Tariq Muhammad Ajwad , Akram Mateen , Ashraf Sania
Published: October 2024

Hemodialysis (HD) patients often face hyperkalemia due to various reasons. Level of hyperkalemia and ECG changes may be discordant among HD patients in a significant number of patients. This study was conducted to investigate whether or not there is a unique ECG characteristic that predicts hyperkalemia in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
OBJECTIVE: To determine an association between hyperkalemia (raised serum potassium) and T- (atypical T-wave) changes on ECG in CKD patients versus HD patients.
METHODOLOGY
200 patients on HD and CKD 4 & 5 not on HD, fulfiling the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Sampleing for seum potassium levels were done and ECG obtained.
RESULTS
Mean age in HD and CKD groups respectivley was 51.46 ± 26.96 and 56.16 ± 21.68 years. In HD group there were 61 males and 39 females whereas in CKD group there were 57 males and 43 females. Mean serum potassium levels were 5.20 ± 0.85 (mEq/L) in HD group whereas in CKD group mean serum potassium levels were 5.50 ± 0.62 (mEq/L). The mean T-wave duration in HD group was 168.01 ± 2.94 (msec), while in CKD group the mean T-wave duration was 173.76 ± 2.33 (msec). In HD group Pearson correlation coefficient was -0.779 with a P -value of 0.000, whereas in CKD group Pearson correlation coefficient was -0.02 with P -value was 0.985.
CONCLUSION
In our study, there was a negative correlation between serum K+ levels and duration of T-wave in patients on maintenance HD. T
A Controlled Experiment Testing the Effect of Unconditional 100% Exam Scores on Long-Term Retention
Authors: Neff Andrew
Published: October 2024

Ungrading is the practice of removing traditional grading systems, often based on the belief that grades do not adequately reflect student knowledge or that they undermine deeper learning. The value of ungrading, particularly considering major assignments like exams, is supported mostly by theoretical scholarship and qualitative studies. This article describes a controlled experiment testing whether it is detrimental to give students an unconditional 100% on a test, in terms of future performance on that same test. These experiments took place over three semesters, at two universities, in two different undergraduate classes (neuroscience and psychology), including a total of 409 students. Results were mixed: during the first two semesters, when comparing students who were originally graded to those who were not, there was no difference in performance on that same test 2-3 months later. However, in the final semester, students who were traditionally graded scored 4-5% better on the same test one week to six weeks later. Consequently, this data supports the broader testing of diverse grading practices, including transcripts that do not contain grades.
Photodynamic activity of curcumin against Candida biofilms on toothbrushes
Authors: Silva João Salviano Simões Chagas da , Barbaresco Maria José , Eliseu Maria Gabriella Fernandes Ribeiro , Rocha Reuber Mendes , Amaral Alliny das Graças , Dias Lucas Danilo , Naves Plínio Lázaro Faleiro
Published: October 2024

Oral hygiene is necessary for maintaining human health, and regular brushing is recommended to control oral microbial biofilm. Toothbrushes are manufactured free of microorganisms, but after the first use they become contaminated and can represent a potential source of cross-contamination. Regular replacement or decontamination of toothbrushes is recommended. In this context, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a technology based on the production of reactive oxygen species, when light-absorbing compounds (photosensitizers) react with light and oxygen. The products of these reactions have antimicrobial activity and are used in dentistry to control microbial biofilms. Take into account, this study evaluated the activity of curcumin photoactivated with 450nm LED light against Candida krusei Ck7 and Candida albicans ATCC 10231 biofilms adhered to toothbrushes. Curcumin without photoactivation reduced the number of viable cells by 77.5% and 91.73%, respectively. Photoactivated curcumin reduced the biofilm of C. krusei Ck7 by 97.94% and C. albicans by 98.8%. Therefore, photoactivated curcumin provided a powerful reduction in the number of viable yeasts associated with the biofilm and may represent a promising complementary technique to conventional antimicrobial agents.
A boemia em dois atos: atração e expulsão em lugares boêmios
Authors: Furquim Késsio Guerreiro , Cardoso Renata Carrero
Published: October 2024

Em cidades brasileiras ou de outros países é possível encontrar a referência de alguns de seus espaços urbanos como lugares boêmios. Tratam-se de lugares nos quais a boemia, entendida aqui como vida pública da noite relacionada à diversão, vincula-se à cidade, base prático-sensível que a abriga. O objetivo desse artigo é ilustrar, por meio de textos extraídos da imprensa, como ocorre a variação do discurso em torno de lugares boêmios em dois momentos principais: no primeiro, a boemia é tida como elemento de atração e valorização de um espaço urbano; no segundo momento, ela gera conflitos e leva a uma desvalorização desses mesmos espaços. A partir da análise das reportagens selecionadas que tratam de lugares boêmios em São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e Porto Alegre, o trabalho aprofunda alguns dos pontos abordados buscando referências em outros estudos urbanos que ajudem a compreender o que é dito, ao mesmo tempo em que busca observar como questões semelhantes já foram estudados em contextos internacionais. Ao final, o artigo cumpre seu papel de evidenciar dois momentos da relação da boemia com a cidade que acontecem não necessariamente de maneira encadeada e que exigem soluções a serem melhor estudadas para cada contexto, a fim de evitar tanto a gentrificação dessas áreas, quanto também os conflitos entre os diversos públicos que por elas circulam e habitam.
Occurrence of Anaplasmosis among Cattle in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Atsuwe T. S. , Adulugba O. A. , Udo E. J. , Chikwendu J. I.
Published: October 2024

Anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease affecting cattle, poses significant economic challenges in Benue State, Nigeria. Despite its prevalence, detailed studies on its pathology and economic implications are limited. The study investigated the prevalence and seasonal occurrence of anaplasmosis in cattle, along with its distribution across different age classes and sexes. Blood samples were collected over a three-month period covering both dry and wet seasons. Samples were obtained from 432 cattle via jugular vein puncture and processed using the thin blood film method. Microscopic examination was conducted to detect tick-borne hemoparasites. Statistical analysis, employing the chi-square test, was performed to evaluate differences within categorical variables. Of the 432 cattle examined, 31.0% were males and 69.0% females. Female cattle exhibited a higher overall prevalence of infection (68.1%) compared to males (31.9%). A prevalence of 58.7% was recorded for the wet season compared to the dry season (41.3%), but the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Adult cattle had the highest prevalence of anaplasmosis (71.0%), followed by juveniles (14.6%) and calves (14.1%). Among males, adult cattle had the highest infection rate (28.3%), while among females, adult females had the highest prevalence (71.7%), with statistical significance at P < 0.05 compared to other age classes and sexes. The findings provide valuable insights into the epidemiology of anaplasmosis in cattle and underscore the importance of considering location, season, age class, and sex in disease management and control strategies.
A Study on the Application of Online Corpora in Grammar Teaching
Authors: Xu Tianhua
Published: October 2024

Traditional grammar teaching in higher education often disconnects from real-life contexts or is conducted in imagined, artificial settings. Compared to traditional teaching methods, utilizing online corpora, which contain vast amounts of authentic language, offers significant advantages for teaching. This study focuses on grammar, using Larsen-Freeman's three-dimensional grammar teaching theory as the conceptual basis for instructional processing, and discusses the author's attempts to apply corpora in grammar teaching. The significance of this teaching innovation lies in enhancing students' grammatical competence and exploring the feasibility of integrating corpus concepts and technologies into instruction.
Research on the decentralized application of blockchain technology in campus information security
Authors: Yu Kuiwei , Cui Guanxun
Published: October 2024

In the digital information age, the traditional centralized storage model is vulnerable to security attacks, which leads to the spread of false information and difficulty in tracing. This study proposes a decentralized campus information security system using blockchain technology and builds a tamper-proof, traceable, and privacy-protected architecture through Ethereum and Inter Planetary File System (IPFS). The system uses zero-knowledge proof and homomorphic encryption technology to ensure privacy and uses IPFS as an off-chain storage mechanism to improve the scalability of the system and data access speed. Experimental results show that compared with traditional digital applications, the system performs well in ensuring the authenticity and security of information and effectively protects user privacy.
Influence of Chinese Landscape Painting in Shandong Province, China
Authors: He Huaiyu , Elizabeth M. Sagubo
Published: October 2024

With social and economic development, the spiritual needs of the people have become more demanding. The learning and development of art promotes the advancement of aesthetic education. Landscape painting, as an art form with a long history in China, also needs further enhancement. A quantitative study based on a questionnaire survey was conducted to understand the influence of Chinese landscape painting on different aspects of society, such as social mood, culture, aesthetic education and economy. A total of 120 respondents from different professions participated in this survey. The data were collected online, and the analysis of means revealed that Chinese landscape painting has an impact on different aspects of social development. This result brings further insights into the role of landscape painting education in universities.
Developmental Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Guzheng Performance Techniques
Authors: Zhang Surong
Published: October 2024

The guzheng, as one of the traditional Chinese musical instruments, has developed and evolved its playing techniques throughout the thousands of years of Chinese history. This paper starts from the origin of guzheng, and then analyses the development characteristics and influencing factors of guzheng playing techniques. In general, the development and evolution of guzheng playing technique is an important part of Chinese music culture, we should continue to pay attention to and promote its development, so that the guzheng playing technique will bloom more brilliantly in the new era.
Principios que complementan el procedimiento por faltas disciplinarias judiciales en Panamá
Authors: González Herrera Alberto Hassim
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo aborda los principios que complementan el procedimiento por faltas disciplinarias en las que incurran los servidores judiciales de la República de Panamá, implementado desde abril de 2023 con el inicio de operaciones de la Jurisdicción Especial de Integridad y Transparencia, del Órgano Judicial de Panamá. Algunos de estos principios tienen un carácter fundamental, pues están consagrados en instrumentos internacionales sobre derechos humanos o en la Constitución Política de la República de Panamá. Además, el artículo examina cómo estos principios se aplican en la práctica judicial y su relevancia para garantizar un sistema de justicia transparente, imparcial y eficiente. También se analizan, los retos y oportunidades que enfrenta la jurisdicción especial en la promoción de la integridad y en la mejora del desempeño judicial a través de estos principios.
Fijación de las líneas de base del mar territorial panameño, y su incidencia en los secuestros marítimos
Authors: Gálvez Jaén Rosemary
Published: October 2024

Este artículo propone el análisis de los antecedentes legales del mar territorial panameño, así como de las nuevas normas que regulan la fijación de las líneas de base a partir de las cuales se mide la anchura del mar territorial de la República de Panamá en el mar Caribe y el océano Pacífico, y cómo esto incide en los secuestros marítimos ejecutados en los espacios marítimos panameños. Los textos legales contrastados fueron: la Ley 58 (1958); Ley 31 (1967); la Convención de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Derecho del Mar (1982); Ley 38 (1996); Ley 47 (2018), y el Decreto Ejecutivo, 78 (2019). Las técnicas centrales de la investigación fueron el análisis comparativo y la exégesis. Esta investigación proporciona una herramienta para el análisis de las disposiciones que regulan los espacios marítimos de Panamá, para la instrucción de los apoderados judiciales de partes o particulares afectados que desean interponer un secuestro en la Jurisdicción Marítima, permitiéndoles conocer las potestades del Estado ribereño, así como los derechos que se protegen en cada zona.
El Caso Fortuito y la Fuerza Mayor: Límites de la Responsabilidad Civil Contractual
Authors: Moreno Correa Antonio E.
Published: October 2024

El caso fortuito y la fuerza mayor son causas extrañas que producen la interrupción del nexo de causalidad, y al mismo tiempo descartan la culpa del deudor (en el sistema de responsabilidad subjetiva). Las nombradas figuras dejaron de ser sinónimos en Panamá a partir de la entrada en vigencia de la Ley 7 (1961), cuyo artículo 1 modificó el Artículo 34D del Código Civil (1916), definiendo al primero como un acontecimiento de la naturaleza imprevisto y a la segunda como la situación producida por hechos del hombre a los cuales no ha sido posible resistir. Pese a ello, la meritada distinción no tiene utilidad ni relevancia, dado que con independencia de que el hecho o acontecimiento que impide el cumplimiento del contrato provenga de la naturaleza o del hombre, es necesario que el mismo sea de carácter externo, imprevisible e inevitable para que se configure el caso fortuito o la fuerza mayor y se produzca la exoneración de responsabilidad civil por incumplimiento del contrato.
THE PROVISION OF SAFE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Authors: Eganyan G. , Aghuzumtsyan G.
Published: October 2024

In the modern world, and especially in the Republic of Armenia, radical socio-political, socio-economic changes affect the socio-cultural conditions of human life, complicating the process of formation and development of an individual.
For human livelihood, development and manifestation, it is necessary to provide all security bases: physical, psychological and social.
The existence of the problem of life safety is recognized all over the world and the key role in ensuring personal safety belongs to education.
The purpose of the article is to identify the problem of ensuring a safe educational environment in public school.
Studying the educational environment, awareness of the safety of the educational environment arising from the fundamental rights of a student and teacher in a public school, ensuring its conditions, assessing the comfort and developmental significance of this environment provide an opportunity to obtain objective information about the educational institution and undertake work that will help to improve the quality of education in the case of quickly and efficiently created pedagogical conditions and professional supportive activities.
Individual difference in laparoscopic surgical skills acquisition
Authors: Kengen Bas
Published: October 2024

In recent years, the landscape of education and training has evolved significantly to support diverse personal qualities and abilities. Adaptive training has emerged as a key approach, enhancing learning experiences by tailoring instructions to meet the unique needs of each learner. This thesis investigates the impact individual differences, specifically the personality trait of impulsiveness and the cognitive ability of visuospatial skills, on the acquisition of laparoscopic surgical skills. Additionally, it explores the effectiveness of different types of feedback and its use for adaptive training. The research involved multiple cohort studies and experimental designs, including controlled trials and simulation-based assessments, conducted among surgical consultants, residents and interns. The research demonstrates that spatial ability positively affects performance under deviated optical angles, while high impulsivity in inexperienced surgeons leads to shorter procedure times but increased error rates. Furthermore, peer-based feedback norms are shown to be as effective as expert-based norms, and selective feedback can be used to create an adaptive form of training. The findings highlight the relevance of individual differences such as spatial ability and impulsiveness on aparoscopic skills acquisition. An adaptive training approach with tailored training programs based on individual differences can enhance laparoscopic skill acquisition and potentially shorten learning curves.
Assessment of Spatiotemporal Variations in Actual Evapotranspiration using the pySEBAL Model and Remote Sensing Data in Navsari, Gujarat, India
Authors: Virani Vivek
Published: October 2024

Evapotranspiration (ET), encompassing both transpiration from plants and evaporation from the Earth's surface, is a vital component of the hydrological cycle and influences water and energy exchanges between the surface and the atmosphere. This study investigates the application of the Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) to estimate actual evapotranspiration (AET) over a selected region. The study area, located in Navsari district of Gujarat, India, was characterized by varying climates and land cover conditions. Cloud-free LANDSAT 8 satellite images were utilized at a spatial resolution of 30 x 30 meters to execute the SEBAL model within the Python-built GRASSGIS software. The SEBAL algorithm, based on the principles of energy balance, calculates AET by considering net radiation, sensible heat flux, and ground heat flux. The results showed that AET correlated with factors such as vegetation cover, land surface temperature, and net radiation. The AET rates exhibited significant spatial and temporal variations, with the highest rates observed in May and the lowest in months with reduced net radiation. Across the study area, the dominant AET rate ranges from 3 to 6 mm/day during the summer months and from 2 to 3 mm/day during the winter months. This pattern encompasses more than 65% of the total study area. Moreover, the highest AET values derived from the SEBAL model are contrasted with potential ET (PET) estimates obtained through diverse empirical techniques. This analysis demonstrates a robust alignment between SEBAL-based AET and PET calculations. Notably, in the months of April and May, when the peak AET closely corresponds to PET, there is a potential indication of impending water scarcity concerns.
Análise de eficiência dos gastos municipais com saúde e educação do Setentrião Paranaense
Authors: Henrique Lopes Eduardo , Silva da Cunha Marina
Published: October 2024

Esse trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a eficiência dos gastos com saúde e educação dos municípios pertencentes à Associação dos Municípios do Setentrião Paranaense. Foi utilizada a análise envoltória de dados, em que os insumos são os gastos com saúde e educação e os produtos as taxas de mortalidade infantil e de menores de cinco anos, bem como o percentual de matrículas em creches e pré-escolas. Como resultados, percebeu-se que, em geral, os municípios menores se mostraram mais eficientes do que os maiores. Adicionalmente, não se verificou a relação entre gastar mais e ser mais eficiente, de fato a relação, em geral, foi negativa.
A isenção de IPVA sobre veículos elétricos no Paraná
Authors: Hersen Amarildo , Lima Fabrício Thimoteo Gomes de
Published: October 2024

. O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar o impacto da política pública de incentivo ao aumento da frota de veículos elétricos no Paraná que visa contribuir para o programa do governo paranaense de seguir a agenda 2030 de desenvolvimento sustentável da ONU. A métrica de mensuração do impacto de política pública adotada na presente pesquisa denomina-se diferenças em diferenças (DD). Os resultados da pesquisa sugerem impacto positivo, porém pouco expressivo. Conclui-se que para maior contribuição ao Programa de Governo do Paraná mostram-se necessárias outras ações conjuntas, com a finalidade de tornar a frota de veículos elétricos ainda mais expressiva no Estado.
Critical key points for anesthesia in experimental research involving sheep (Ovis aries)
Authors: Costea Ruxandra , Iancu Tiberiu , ulescu Alexandru , Nicolae C , Leau Florin , Pavel Ruxandra
Published: October 2024

Anesthesia and analgesia have a major impact on ensuring animal welfare and safety, resulting in reduced stress response and effective pain control, ensuring the comfort of the animal, promoting faster recovery, and reducing the risk of complications associated with various research procedures. Each stage of anesthesia in sheep is vital for maintaining the animal's welfare, ensuring procedural success, minimizing stress, risks, and complications, and optimizing the quality of research data. Proper attention to detail and adherence to best practices at each stage contribute to the overall success of anesthesia management in sheep. Anesthesia protocols should suit individual requirements for each sheep, in light of factors such as health status, procedure duration, and desired anesthesia depth. Meticulous monitoring, adherence to best practices, and prompt intervention are essential for minimizing the risks of complications during sheep anesthesia and ensuring the safety and welfare of the animals undergoing anesthesia for research purposes. This article presents the main key points that can improve anesthetic management for sheep involved in experimental research to minimize stress response and complications, enhancing animal safety, welfare, and comfort during and after procedures. Multimodal anesthesia approaches ensure effective pain relief, tailored to the specific needs of individual animals or procedures, optimizing outcomes and minimizing risks. Anesthesia management contributes to improved research data collection under conditions that enhance the validity and reliability of results. Sheep's impressive capacity to maintain homeostasis even during extended periods of anesthesia highlights the critical importance of upholding data quality in alignment with the universally accepted principles of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement for ethical animal research. By adhering to these principles, researchers can minimize the number of animals used, reduce any potential discomfort or distress experienced by the animals, and refine procedures to optimize animal welfare while still achieving scientific objectives.
Investigation of the morphological and histological features of the testes of pigeon (Columba livia domestica) in pre-puberty and post-puberty
Authors: Khalaf Harith , Juhaishi Oday , Ashour Muntadher
Published: October 2024

Background:
Morphological and histological examination of the testes can provide a suitable insight into the health of the reproductive system.
Aim:
The objective of the current study was to investigate the morphological and histological features of the testes of local pigeons (Columba livia domestica) at mature and immature stages of age.
Methods:
Two groups of collected specimens underwent macroscopic and microscopic investigation to evaluate and compare the main general properties of their testes.
Results:
The findings indicated that the testis has an oval shape in both pre-puberty and post-puberty stages, situated on the inner side of the kidney towards the caudal extreme of the lungs. However, the left testis was bigger than those on the right side. In the pre-puberty stage group, the testicular parenchyma was small, and almost collapsed seminiferous tubules containing a single layer of Spermatogonia and Sertoli cells. In contrast, in the post-puberty stage, the parenchyma space between seminiferous tubules was small, and tubules adhered closely to each other. Also, mature cells including Sertoli, spermatogonia, and spermatocytes were noticed to spread within the tubules.
Conclusion:
The change in the histological structure of testes before and after maturity may help to evaluate the complexity of the male reproductive system of pigeons and draw attention to the organization of sex hormones and the function of several types of cells within the testes.
Influence of feed supplementation with probiotic and organic form of zinc on functional status of broiler chickens
Authors: Lebedev Svyatoslav , Kazakova Tatiana , Marshinskaia Olga
Published: October 2024

Background:
The increase in the intensity of agricultural production is associated with the action of various stress factors on the organism of birds, which can lead to negative consequences. Prevention of the development of stress conditions in farm birds, particularly broiler chickens, in industrial production is the most important task facing scientists and practitioners.
Aim:
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of a combined probiotic preparation and zinc glycinate on the indicators of the immunity, biochemical parameters and antioxidant status.
Methods:
The study was conducted on broilers of Arbor Acres cross: the birds in the negative control group received a balanced feed mixture, a mineral and vitamin premix without zinc; the positive control group treated with an injection of cyclophosphamide and received the balanced feed with the mineral and vitamin premix without zinc; in experimental group I, broilers was treated with the injection of cyclophosphamide and received balanced feed, probiotic and zinc glycinate; in experimental group II, broilers received balanced feed, probiotic and zinc glycinate. At the end of the experiment, some blood from the wing vein was collected for evaluation of hematological and biochemical blood parameters using automatic morphological and biochemical analyzers, evaluation of immune status by enzyme immunoassay and antioxidant status by colorimetric method.
Results:
It was found that the developed strategy nutrition leveled the effects of immunosuppression - there was an increase in the level of lymphocytes, interleukin-4 and interleukin-10; level of cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose and total protein tended to the control values; there was a significant increase in serum interleukin-2 and interferon gamma; increase in total protein on the background of triglycerides decrease in broilers of experimental group II. An increase in the activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase against the background of a decrease in the level of malonic dialdehyde was revealed in the experimental groups.
Conclusion:
The developed strategy of broiler chicken nutrition can be used for successful protection of birds from immunodeficiency states, improvement of antioxidant status and maintenance of complete protein and lipid metabolism.
Enhanced Malaysian License Plate Recognition System Using an Improved YOLOv2 Model
Authors: A.R. Syafeeza , Marzuki P. , Khan Asar , Abdul Hamid Norihan , Mohd Saad Wira Hidayat , A. Samad Airuz Sazura
Published: October 2024

License Plate Recognition (LPR) has gained popularity among researchers due to its wide range of applications, including law enforcement, monitoring, and toll gate systems. However, existing LPR systems still require improvements to achieve optimum accuracy and speed. The advancements in Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) variants offer potential solutions for these challenges. This primary aim of this system is to ensure accurate and efficient recognition of the vehicle plate characters using CNN techniques. This research utilizes two CNN network architectures for deep object detection to address the Malaysian License Plate Recognition (MLPR) task. The first network is designed to detect the license plate, while the second is responsible for recognizing the characters on the plate. Both networks are cascaded from the architecture of two-stage YOLOv2, providing promising speed and accuracy. The MLPR system achieved an accuracy of 98.75% and a processing speed of 0.0104 seconds, using a total of  2,200 license plate images. In conclusion, the system adapted from deep object detection techniques presents a promising solution for the MLPR problem, based on the achieved accuracy and speed.
Promoting Employee Green Values Beyond the Office Walls Through Green HRM Utilizing Employee Environmental Knowledge as a Mediator
Authors: Md. Amanullah  , Bhuiyan Md Motaleb , Das Dip
Published: October 2024

Organizations are adopting green initiatives in response to global environmental crises and climate shifts. While previous research has examined how green HRM affects employees' in role and extra-role working behaviors, less is known about how it influences employees' behavior outside of work due to their green values (GV) that develop because of implementing organizational green actions. The study addresses the issue, while also considering employees’ environmental knowledge (EK) as a mediating factor, utilizing social learning theory and psychological contract theory. Data were collected using the convenience sampling method, where the sample size was 320, from ten selected large-sized ceramic companies operating in Bangladesh. The structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data. Results infer that green HRM effectively enhances EK among employees and redirects their GV beyond the workplace. Additionally, EK substantially and positively mediates between the green HRM and GV relationship. The conclusions correspond to the recommendations are indicated in the relational psychological contract theory and the social learning theory. The findings have imperative theoretical and managerial ramifications since they address the knowledge gap in the literature and outline knowledge enhancing green HRM practices that organizations may adopt to improve their green performance. The study also outlines actions for adopting green HRM activities in organizations, aligning the scope for improving employees’ EK and giving them the opportunities to practice green actions for sustainable social outcomes through their increased sense of GV.
DSViT: An Enhanced Transformer Model for Deepfake Detection
Authors: Thuan Pham Minh , Lam Bùi Thu , Trung Pham Duy
Published: October 2024

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and deep learning models has enabled the creation of highly realistic fake images and videos, posing significant threats to information security and safety. Accurate detection of these forged contents is crucial to prevent the spread of misinformation and to protect the integrity of digital media. Although several advanced studies in this field, such as Vision Transformer (ViT) and Convolutional Vision Transformer (CViT), have been conducted, there remain limitations that need to be addressed. In this paper, we introduce a novel model, improved from CViT, designed to optimize the process of deepfake detection, named DSViT (Deepfake Detection with SC-based Convolutional Vision Transformer). This model judiciously integrates Convolutions and a SCConvolution block with the ViT architecture. We conducted experiments on the Deepfake Detection Challenge (DFDC) dataset and compared the results with the CViT model to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model
A reading of Premchand's Urdu stories in Political, Social, Economic and Rural Contexts
Authors: Haider Waqar
Published: October 2024

Premchand is a famous writer of his time and era. Those who have used different dimensions in presenting their works, among which fiction and novels are considered in the forefront. Premchand's speeches on politics are also a basic and important reference, his sermon on the progressive movement is also a comprehensive and detailed document, but he earned his name in fiction writing and is known throughout the subcontinent for the same genre. are recognized. Basically, fiction writing is his real and best identity. It is only through his fiction writing that we can identify each of them as well as our own psychological study of Premchand, keeping in mind his creations. One can study the personality, habits and manners and their lifestyle without looking at the political life as well. In the following article, an attempt has been made to study the social, economic and psychological aspects of the legends written about their villages and shed light on their literary life. This article is also important because it contains important references for new writers.
CONTRIBUTION OF JOB STRESS IN MEDIATING ASPECTS AFFECTING WORK FATIGUE OF MINISTRY OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS EMPLOYEES IN THE SOUTH PAPUA PROVINCE REGION
Authors: Risanti Dwi , Ratang Westim , Wibowo Martino
Published: October 2024

Employees working for the Ministry of Religion in the South Papua Province have a range of tasks related to community service in religious affairs. The demanding workload in this role calls for extra effort from the employees. This research aims to explore how work stress acts as a mediator in the relationship between leadership style, workload, and income adequacy with work fatigue among Ministry of Religion employees in the South Papua Province. Data was collected through a survey involving 153 participants. The findings from the structural equation modeling analysis reveal that leadership style has a significant negative impact on work stress, while workload has a significant positive impact on work stress. However, income adequacy does not seem to affect work stress. Moreover, leadership style negatively impacts work fatigue, whereas workload has a positive impact on work fatigue. Income adequacy, on the other hand, does not have a significant impact on work fatigue. The study ultimately concludes that work stress plays a role in mediating the relationship between leadership style and workload with work fatigue. However, work stress does not mediate the effect of income adequacy on job burnout.
جريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني في التشريع الليبي
Authors: صالح علاق ايمان
Published: October 2024

ملخص:
انتشرت في الاونة الاخيرة ودخلت نطاق الاجرام المستحدث جريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني والتي تعد أحد صور الجرائم الالكترونية التي تثير الرعب والخوف لدى المجني عليه، حيث يقوم المبتز من ذوي ضعاف النفوس القيام باستدراج الضحية للضغط عليها و ابتزازها الامر الذي يضطر الضحية للانصياع واستجابة طلبات المبتز والقيام بأفعال تلحق الضرر بنفسه وعرضه وماله، وتهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تسليط الضوء وإبراز جريمة مستحدثة وخطيرة ظهرت موخراً عبر شبكة الانترنت وتمثل انتهاكاً لحرمة الحياة الخاصة، وتناولت هذه الدراسة البنيان القانوني لجريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني من حيث مفهومها وخصائصها وأركان جريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني وأيضا الشروع والمساهمة الجنائية في هذه الجريمة وقد توصلنا بعد عرض هذه الدراسة بأن جريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني تتميز بخصائص تميزها عن الجرائم التقليدية بالنظر لارتباطها بشبكة الانترنت ووسائل التقنية الحديثة كما أن السلوك الاجرامي يظهر بشكل غير واضح ولا ملموس، حيث أن ملجأها العالم الافتراضي وتتحقق جريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني اذا تعلق بالتهديد من قبل الجاني إلى المجني عليه للقيام بعمل أو الامتناع عن القيام به، وتوصي الدراسة بضرورة نشر الوعي بين افراد المجتمع وتوعيتهم بهذه الجريمة الخطرة وحث الضحايا ممن يتعرضون لهذه الجريمة بأهمية وضرورة تبليغ الجهات الامنية وعدم الرضوخ لطلبات الجاني والعمل على تضمين قانون الجرائم الالكترونية رقم 5لسنة 2022م على جريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني واستحداث أجهزة امنية وتزويدها بكوادر مؤهلة يُعهد إليها بمكافحة جرائم الابتزاز الالكتروني
الشراكة بين القطاع العام والقطاع الخاص في القانون الأردني، ودورها في تجاوز التحديات المعاصرة
Authors: جمال المحاسنه مدين
Published: October 2024

حظي موضوع الشراكة بين القطاع العام والقطاع الخاص باهتمام كبير بعد أن اتضح أنَّ عملية التنمية الاقتصادية والاجتماعية تعتمد على حشد وجمع إمكانات المجتمع كافة؛ لتشارك في انشاء وتشغيل المشاريع بأنواعها المختلفة، بعد أن واجهت التنظيمات المؤسسية في القطاعات العامة والخاصة تحديات وصعوبات في تحقيق الأهداف التنموية الطموحة والمنشودة. لذلك تسعى الدول المتقدمة والنامية - على حد سواء - إلى إيجاد التنظيمات المؤسسية والتشريعات والنظم؛ لتبني التنظيمات التشاركية التي تسهم فيها قطاعات المجتمع كافة؛ من أجل خدمة أهدافها على أساس: تشارك تعاون، وحوكمة جيدة، ومساءلة شفافة، ومنفعة متبادلة؛ ومن هنا تبرز المشكلة البحثية في ضرورة توفير مواكبة التشريعات لهذا الموضوع بما يحقق أهدافه؛ لذا فإن هذا البحث يهدف إلى تحليل الاحتياجات التشريعية في ضوء الحاجات التنموية والإشكالات العملية والإدارية في ضوء مفاهيم: الشفافية، والإفصاح، والمشاركة، ويعتمد الباحث في تحقيق هذا الهدف على المنهج العلمي القائم على التحليل والمقارنة؛ وصولاً إلى النتائج العلمية المتعلقة بالموضوع - محل البحث- ، وتقديم التوصيات المناسبة والمفيدة في هذا المجال، في ضوء الاستنتاجات التي ظهرت من خلال هذا البحث، وأبرزها  الحاجة الماسة إلى تفعيل الشراكة بين القطاع العام والقطاع الخاص في المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية، وهذا يستلزم مراجعة التشريعات ذات الصلة وسن القوانين المكملة لها، بما يضمن تحقيق هذه الشراكة وتحقيق أهدافها.
إعادة الإدماج الاجتماعي للسجناء بالمغرب نموذج المفرج عنهم الحاملين للندوب والوشوم والعلامات (دراسة سوسيولوجية للمفرج عنهم – جهة مراكش آسفي)
Authors: الطاهري ياسين
Published: October 2024

إن المفرج عنهم الحاملون للندوب والوشوم مطالبون بالبحث عن مكانة اجتماعية وعن تحديد وضعهم وموقعهم من المجتمع، ونتساءل من خلال ذلك عن الكيفية التي يتخلص من خلالها المفرج عنهم من الوصم الاجتماعي بعد خروجهم من السجن إذا ما اعتبرنا أن المجتمع يرفضهم، فبين الاعتراف بهم من جديد كأفراد عاديين ارتكبوا جرائم تمت معاقبتهم لأجلها وقضوا عقوبتهم السجنية وأفرج عنهم من جديد وبين إدانتهم المستمرة بعد الخروج، كيف يقوم المفرج عنهم بقلب الأدوار وبتحويل السجن إلى وسط حتمي لتحقيق الانتماء والمكانة الاجتماعية واعتبار المجتمع سجنا كبيرا ومحطة عبور إلى حين العودة من جديد إلى السجن.
مظاهر العنف في بعض الاعمال المعاصرة للفناني العراق
Authors: حميد علي الزبيدي علي
Published: October 2024

يعتبر فن التصوير العراقي الحديث والمعاصر من أهم وسائل التعبير الفني التي تعكس واقع المجتمع العراقي ويحمل رسائل متعددة، ومن المواضيع المهمة التي تتطرق إليها الفنون التشكيلية هي العنف، والذي يعكس تجربة الفنان ومجتمعه، كما يركز البحث على فهم كيفية تأثير العنف في الفن التشكيلي العراقي على المجتمع العراقي، وكيفية انعكاس هذا التأثير في تصويرهم وإبداعاتهم،كما تعد هذه الاعمال الفنية مدخلاً هاماً لفهم الواقع الذي يعيشه المجتمع ، وتعبر عن مشاعرهم وتصوراتهم الخاصة، وإن وجود العنف في المجتمع يمكن أن يكون نتيجة تأثير فن التصوير العراقي المعاصر، وقد يكون له تأثير على نموهم العقلي والنفسي، وتهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تحليل أعمال الفنانين التشكيليين العراقيين المعاصرين الذين استخدموا موضوع العنف في أعمالهم، ودراسة تأثير هذه الأعمال على المجتمع العراقي ومدى ظهور العنف فيها حيث توصل الباحث اهم النتائج  ، أن للعنف في فن التصوير العراقي المعاصر تأثيرًا على المجتمع  العراقي، يمكن أن يعكس هذا التأثير صورًا ورموزًا للعنف بمختلف الأشكال، سواء من خلال تصوير المشاهد العنيفة أو استخدام الألوان الداكنة والتعبيرات الترحيبية، مما قد يؤثر على نموهم وتفكيرهم. ومن اهم الفروض يفترض الباحث كيفية معالجة العنف من خلال اعنال الفناني ،والتوصل الى حلول للحد من العنف في العراق