bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MODIFICATION OF DIGLYCEROL WITH ACETALS, DI-KETALS AND POLYOLS
Authors: Sharipov Firdavs , Ikromov Meniddin , Rajabzoda Sirojiddin
Published: December 2024

In recent years, the attention of organic chemistry researchers to aliphatic cyclic substances, on the basis of which carbo- and heterocyclic reagents are obtained, has been increasing. This is due to the fact that a large number of primary reagents, such as propanetriols and diglycerols, chlorohydrins, dichloroarenes, amino acids, diene hydrocarbons and their analogs, organic ligands, catalysts, α-oxides, ketone substances, aliphatic aldehydes, etc., can be produced. Substances obtained from this class of organic compounds have found practical application as biologically active compounds, corrosion inhibitors, and additives for motor oils. Therefore, research aimed at obtaining mono-, di- and multi-substituted acetals, including gem-dichlorocyclopropanes of glycerol, nitrogenous derivatives of glycerol, diglycerol and their analogues, is important from a scientific point of view and is among the most promising. The priority areas of science in the Republic of Tajikistan are considered. The purpose of the study is to develop a method for the synthesis, modification of mono-, di- and multi-substituted acetals, including gem-dichlorocyclopropanes of glycerol, diglycerol and their nitrogenous derivatives, and to determine their reactivity. The object of study is mono-, di- and multi-substituted acetals, including gem-dichlorocyclopropanes of glycerol, diglycerol and their nitrogenous derivatives.
Comparison of Psychological Well-Being and Marital Satisfaction in Nurses and Non-Nurses
Authors: Mansourieh Maryam , Shah Nazari Mahdi
Published: December 2024

Nurses are the core of the healthcare team and play an important role in community health. Therefore, paying attention to the health of the employees of this profession will ensure the health of the entire community. It seems that one of the stressful experiences can be the employment of an individual or individuals in a specific profession. The aim of the present study was to compare psychological well-being and marital satisfaction in nurses and non-nurses. The research design was a causal comparative type and the statistical population of the present study was all nurses of Parse, Sajjad and Labafinejad Hospital in 2016, which was selected by convenient sampling method of 100 nurses and 100 non-nurses. Participants responded to the Riff Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire and Inreach Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire. The data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance. The results showed that nurses were significantly higher in the components of acceptance, mastery, purposeful living, personal growth, and overall well-being; Marital satisfaction, communication, and conflict resolution scores of nurses were significantly lower than non-nurses (P<0.01), but there was no difference between nurses and non-nurses in positive relationships, autonomy, and ideal distortion.
Structural inflation and its exit policies
Authors: Mirzaie Ramtin
Published: December 2024

Factors causing inflation in the economy can be divided into two categories: long-term and short-term factors. The leading cause of inflation in the long term, which has led to higher average inflation in Iran compared to other countries, is the high liquidity growth over production growth. Income-expenditure disparity in the macroeconomic scale means increased expenses over national income growth. On the other hand, the cause of inflation fluctuations around the long-term trend in the economy in the short term depends on the anchor of inflation expectations (which is dependent on the unofficial exchange rate in Iran's economy) and the reaction of the monetary policy maker to these fluctuations. According to the distinction, the solutions to control inflation can be expressed in the short-term and long-term. In particular, measures that have an impact on inflation control in the short term include minimizing exchange rate fluctuations around the long-term trend of the real exchange rate, IRR governance and strengthening monetary policy by the central bank, and measures with a long-term impact in cases of quantity control and monitoring The quality of liquidity, reforming the banking system and unhealthy banks, reforming the budget structure and improving the operating balance, not using a pricing strategy to curb inflation, correcting the imbalance of pension funds, reducing the amount of available liquidity and changing the nominal anchor are summarized.
Examining The Implementation Obstacles of Sustainable Development Policies in Iran from The Point of View of Senior Government Managers
Authors: Shoara Mostafa , Fatemi Mohammad Javad , Baktash Eslam
Published: December 2024

This study aims to examine the implementation barriers to sustainable development policies in Iran from the perspective of senior government managers. This study used a mixed method and collected quantitative and qualitative data to examine the factors affecting the effectiveness of implementing these policies. The statistical population included senior managers of government departments related to policymaking and implementation of sustainable development programs, and the sampling was conducted with 30 people for the quantitative part and 15 semi-structured interviews for the qualitative part. Quantitative data analysis through multiple regression modelling and confirmatory factor analysis showed that "financial support" and "collaboration among stakeholders" have the greatest impact on the success of implementing sustainable policies. Qualitative analysis based on the content analysis method also identified infrastructure challenges, poor coordination between government and non-government sectors, and cultural problems as key barriers. Comparing the results with similar studies showed that Iran's specific structural and cultural factors have made some implementation challenges more prominent than in other countries. By identifying implementation constraints and providing practical recommendations, this research provides useful insights for managers and policymakers to improve policymaking processes and promote the effective implementation of sustainable development policies in Iran.
Pragmatic Traps in Arabic Misleading Advertisements
Authors: AL-Neama Fatima Farooq Jasim
Published: December 2024

The present research deals with the Arabic deceptive language used by advertisers within a pragmatic framework. It sheds light on the problem related to the tricks used by advertisers to misrepresent their advertisements in an attempt to affect their consumers' perceptions. Thus, it aims to identify the pragmatic traps in Arabic misleading advertisements. The study hypothesizes that advertisers use misleading claims in their advertisements and that different pragmatic traps can be identified in misleading advertisements at the level of all pragmatic theories It also hypothesizes that all pragmatic theories can be used in identifying the traps that exist in these misleading advertisements. To achieve the aim of the study and to verify its hypotheses, two independent models have been adopted for data analysis. The first one is the "deception by implication" model by Hastak and Mazis (2011); it is concerned with identifying misleading claims. This model has been applied to 400 advertisement claims related to different types of products collected through an observation method from different sources. The second model is an eclectic one; it is concerned with identifying the pragmatic traps in deceptive advertisements under the framework of Searle’s speech act theory (1979), Grice's cooperative principle theory (1975), Leech's politeness theory (1983), presupposition (1996), and deixis. After analyzing the data qualitatively, it is concluded that Arabic advertisements contain a specific type of deceptive advertisements which is misleading advertisements, and these misleading advertisements are presented differently through different strategies by advertisers. It is also concluded that all theories and aspects of pragmatics can account for and identify the pragmatic traps in misleading ads.
The deep integration of artificial intelligence technology in the teaching and learning of the Arabic language
Authors: Bacha Prof. Dr. Khaireddine
Published: December 2024

This work is located at the confluence of two areas of research, NLP and CALL, which remained long separated, while their intersections have a field of interdisciplinary research very promising. We have proposed the TELA environment in the aim to offer teachers interactive tools to generate educational activities more diversified interesting
The integration of the techniques of NLP in the CALL offers CALL systems new capabilities of treatments that allow him to manipulate knowledge explicit and calculable, to interact with the learner.
The techniques NLP provide learning tools dynamics and the Methods of Evaluation of performance, they also allow to make evolve the learning methods and programs of teaching of the Arabic language
تحليل خطابي-تداولي لتعليقات الانستغرام على المنشورات التعليمية
Authors: Hussein Huda qasim
Published: December 2024

تُحلل هذه الدراسة جوانب التحليل التداولي وتحليل الخطاب للمنشورات التعليمية على منصة إنستغرام، مع التركيز على تعليقات تلك المنشورات من خلال فحص 3 تعليقات من الحساب البريطاني ل @jayfujiwara، بواقع ثلاث وظائف تواصلية. تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى فحص الوظائف التواصلية، نظرية التضمين، الاستدلال والميول استنادًا إلى نظرية التقييم عبر فروع الميول وهي التأثير، الحكم والتقدير. 
الغرض الرئيسي من هذه الدراسة هو فهم التنوع التحليلي للمنشورات التعليمية على إنستغرام. 
تُصنّف التعليقات بين التي تلتزم بمبدأ التعاون لغرايس، وتلك التي تنتهك المبدأ التعاوني، بالإضافة إلى التمييز بين التعليقات السلبية والإيجابية بناءً على ميول المعلق، مع تقديم وجهات نظر مختلفة وكيفية تفاعل المستخدمين. 
تشير النتائج إلى أن هناك اختلافات مهمة في كيفية تفاعل المعلقين البريطانيين مع هذه المنشورات التعليمية. تسهم هذه الدراسة في فهم التواصل على منصة وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي وتسلط الضوء على أهمية مراعاة الحقائق اللغوية في دراسات التداولية و الخطاب.
Otherworldliness and Gender Inequalities: Postmodern Reading of Nawal El Saadawi’s Love in the Kingdom of Oil
Authors: Dr. Andrew Nyongesa
Published: December 2024

This study interrogates otherworldliness and speculative figures in the representation of immediate social realities in Saadawi’s Love in the Kingdom of Oil. While a number of studies exist on the novel, they neglect Saadawi’s use of otherworldliness and speculative figures to express gender disparities in settings pervaded with religious fundamentalism. The modernist novel has the propensity to address existing realities of life with scientific exactitude, and readers either find it difficult to understand works within the bounds of speculative fiction or contemptuously dismiss them as mere fantasy.
Some modernist critics describe works by speculative fiction writers as so utterly fantastic that they do not address realities of life.This analytical study was carried out on an African novel to cross-examine the effect of otherworldliness and postmodernist forms on exploration of social realities in African fiction. Three novels by African writers (both pioneer and contemporary) were read. Saadawi’s Love in the Kingdom of Oil was purposively sampled because it is more fervent about speculative figures. The study adopted a qualitative narrative analysis design. Data from secondary sources enabled the theoretical comprehension and qualitative analysis of primary texts. The study proceeded through close textual reading of the primary and secondary texts, while Atwood’s version of speculative fiction served as a theoretical base for interpretation. It was found that rather than express wanton fantasy, some writers in the Global South employ speculative figures and otherworldliness to explore socio-political realities in their settings.
دراسة لغوية للفعلين المتعددين الانماط "أتى" و "أخذ" في القرأن الكريم مع الأشارة الى ترجمتهما الى اللغة الأنكليزية
Authors: جاسم عبدالله
Published: December 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة الى التحقق من التراكيب الصرفية و التراكيب النحوية والمعاني المختلفة المتعلقة بالفعلين "أتى" و "أخذ" في القرأن الكريم. حيث تم تحليل هذه الأفعال لغوياَ لتقديم نظرة شاملة على استخدام وتنوع معاني الافعال في النصوص القرانية. تهدف هذه الدراسة الى التحقق عن كيفية تأثير السياق على البنية الصرفية والنحوية ومعنى هذه الافعال. كذلك تهدف الى معرفة كيفية نقل الخائص اللغوية لهذه الافعال الى اللغة الانكليزية. لتحقيق هذه الاهداف تستخدم هذه الدراسة منهج نوعي لوصف وتحليل استخدام ومعاني الافعال المختارة وذلك بالاعتماد على اربعة نظريات لغوية. واهم النتائج التي توصل اليها البحث هي: اولأ, الفعل "أتى" هو فعل ذو معاني وتراكيب نحوية مختلفة حسب سياقات مختلفة اما الفعل "أخذ" هو فعل ذو معاني متعدة ولكن يظهر بتركيبة نحوية واحدة حيث انه متعد في جميع الايات القرانية المختارة. بالنسبة للترجمة, بعض من هذه الافعال في بعض الايات القرأنية نقلت بشكل مكافىْ للغة الانكليزية, وبعضها لم ينقل بشكل مكافىء.
The Translators’ Background Impact on the Translation of the Noble Quran
Authors: Ibrahim Asst. Prof. Osama H
Published: December 2024

The current study delves into a significant topic, namely, the background knowledge impact that affects the quality of translation of the translated verses under study. It examines the extent to which the translators of the noble Quran intervene in the translation process with their ideological background. It is hypothesized that once the translator inculcates his background knowledge (whether religious or social ideology), the quality of the translation product is a result of managing rather than monitoring. Being the case so, they add, alter, or delete some lexical items while translating the Quran. Five verses along with four translations constitute the data of this study. After an insightful interpretation and analysis depending on the authentic books of exegesis, it became evident that some of the translations are managed by using ideologically biased words and phrases. Finally, it is highly recommended that these translations need to be revised in a way that reflects the intended meaning accurately and faithfully
The Portrayal of Disability and the Quest for Identity in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire
Authors: Hashim Saleh Ammar
Published: December 2024

This paper examines George R.R. Martin’s series of epic fantasy sagas, A Song of Ice and Fire (hereinafter indicated as Ice and Fire). The books are A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons, The Winds of Winter, and A Dream of Spring. The paper aims to investigate the depictions of ethical, cultural, and social issues of disabled characters by redefining their cognitive capabilities and physiques in different cultural contexts that represent various literary conventions. Henceforth, the paper explores the disabled characters’ quest for identity and the ways in which Martin has thoroughly modified and recreated their image. The stereotype is that people with either physical or cognitive inferiority are emasculated or impotent, that having a disability is a sign of heavenly retribution, and that people with disabilities are outrageous or monstrous. These cultural fantasies all shaped the marginalisation of their identity. Therefore, the attention in this paper is paid explicitly to investigate how Martin’s characters are portrayed, exposed, suffered, and excluded by their ‘abled’ society. In addition, the emphasis is on how these characters have survived and reacted to the typical image set by the dominant society despite their diverse impairments. However, considering the popularity of Martin’s sagas and the fact that characters’ choices for their disabilities can scarcely be episodic, this paper endeavours to reverse the negative attitudes of society and build positive attitudes towards these individuals.
Foregrounding in Rudyard Kipling and W.H. Davies’s Selected Poems
Authors: Habash Fadi
Published: December 2024

This study attempts to investigate the patterns of foregrounding in Rudyard Kipling and W.H. Davies’s selected poems. Somehow, it is difficult to differentiate between these two terms or concepts. The study aims to identify the function of foregrounding in the selected poems. It is divided into three sections. The first one deals with the aesthetic and theoretical frameworks through shedding light on the theories of Theodor W. Adorno and Pierre Zima in the aesthetic framework, while the theoretical one concentrates on the theories of Roger Fowler, Michael Riffaterre, Roman Jakobson, and Geoffrey N. Leech respectively. The second section tackles the application of foregrounding in the selected poems of Rudyard Kipling and W.H. Davies’s. Rudyard Kipling’s poems are selected from the collection entitled The Jungle Book whereas W. H. Davies’s poem Leisure and others are selected from his collection Foliage: Various Poems. Finally, the third section is allocated to the study findings.
ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ КОНФЛИКТНОСТИ ЛИЧНОСТИ В ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ
Authors: Шафажинская Н.Е. , Баулина В.С. , Юлина Г.Н.
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена изучению уровня конфликтности педагогов образовательной организации и его влияния на социально-психологический климат в коллективе. Психолого-педагогический анализ представлен на материале теоретико-экспериментального исследования проявлений конфликтности учителей средней общеобразовательной школы. Особое внимание уделяется содержанию специально разработанного комплекса методов по снижению уровня конфликтности педагогов и рекомендациям, сформулированным в целях преодоления деструктивных процессов в сфере межличностных отношений. Результаты исследования, как теоретические, так и практические, имеют большое значение для разработки программ по предотвращению конфликтов и повышению социально-психологического комфорта в учебных заведениях. Это, в свою очередь, направлено на повышение результативности работы педагогических команд и содействие профессиональному росту учителей.

The article is devoted to the study of the level of conflict among teachers of an educational organization and its impact on the socio-psychological climate in the team. The psychological and pedagogical analysis is presented on the basis of a theoretical and experimental study of the manifestations of conflict among secondary school teachers. Special attention is paid to the content of a specially developed set of methods to reduce the level of conflict among teachers and recommendations formulated in order to overcome destructive processes in the field of interpersonal relations. The authors focus on the scientific, theoretical and practical significance of the results of the study, which can be used to develop conflict prevention programs and improve the socio-psychological climate in an educational organization in order to increase the effectiveness of teaching staff and professional development of teachers.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ЦИКЛОДЕКСТРИНОВ, ОБОГАЩЕННЫХ МИКРОЭЛЕМЕНТАМИ
Authors: Литвяк В.В. , Славянский А.А. , Авакова А.А.
Published: December 2024

Проведено исследование циклодекстринов (ЦД) с встроенными в их молекулярную структуру комплексов микроэлементов. При этом рассмотрены α-ЦД, β-ЦД, γ-ЦД, получаемые с использованием циклодекстринглюканотрансфераз (ЦГТ-аз). Для поддержания необходимого гомеостаза обменных процессов при создании новых видов пищевой продукции в их полость можно включать необходимые микроэлементы с образованием требуемых клатратов. В результате проведенных экспериментов разработаны клатраты ЦД с йодом (α-ЦД-I2 и β-ЦД-I2 ), что позволило расширить линейку подобной продукции. В этих исследованиях она получена при смешивании концентрированных растворов ЦД и КI с последующим выпадением осадка, дальнейшим его промыванием и сушкой под разряжением. На основе сканирования электронной микроскопией и йодометрическим титрованием этих обогащенных продуктов количественно установлено, что α-ЦД-I2 содержит 18—18,6 % йода, а β-ЦД-I2 несколько меньше — 16,82—16,9 %. Проведенные исследования позволяют положительно оценить технологию обогащения пищевой продукции с использованием, например, комплекса различных микроэлементов.

Cyclodextrins (CDs) with trace element complexes embedded in their molecular structure have been studied. α-CDs, β-CDs, and γ-CDs produced using cyclodextringlucanotransferases (CDT-ases) were considered. In order to maintain the necessary homeostasis of metabolic processes, when creating new types of food products, it is possible to incorporate the necessary trace elements into their cavity with the formation of the required clusters. As a result of these experiments, clusters of CDs with iodine (α-CD-I2 and β-CD-I2 ) were developed, which allowed us to expand the line of such products. In this research, it was obtained by mixing concentrated solutions of CD and KI followed by precipitation, further washing and drying under discharge. On the basis of scanning electron microscopy and iodometric titration of these enriched products, it was quantitatively established that α-CD-I2 contains 18—18,6 % iodine and β-CD-I2 slightly less — 16,82—16,9 %. The conducted studies allow us to positively evaluate the technology of food products fortification using, for example, a complex of various trace elements.
ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ БЕЛКОВО-ЛИПИДНОГО КОМПЛЕКСА В ТЕХНОЛОГИИ МЯСНЫХ ПАШТЕТНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ
Authors: Забалуева Ю.Ю. , Андреева А.Л. , Шевченко Г.В. , Амерханов К.Р.
Published: December 2024

Приведены результаты изучения возможного использования белково-липидных комплексов в технологиях производства мясных паштетных изделий в качестве самостоятельного рецептурного ингредиента. Показано, что белково-липидный комплекс, содержащий 67 % печени, имеет высокие физико-химические и органолептические показатели. Выяснено, что использование комплекса в рецептуре паштетных изделий вместо основного мясного сырья не приводит к потере качественных показателей продукта.

The results of studying the possible use of protein-lipid complexes in the production technologies of meat pate products as an independent prescription ingredient are presented. It has been shown that the protein-lipid complex containing 67% of the liver has high physico-chemical and organoleptic parameters. It was found out that the use of the complex in the formulation of pate products instead of the main meat raw materials does not lead to a loss of product quality indicators.
A review study on hydrogen embrittlement of steel
Authors: Anastasovska Elena , Doncheva Elisaveta , Zdraveski Filip
Published: December 2024

A common and intricate phenomenon known as hydrogen embrittlement of steel is the deterioration of the mechanical properties of metal in relation to stress corrosion cracking. This phenomenon has been extensively studied, with numerous works proposed over the last two decades, but there is still a lack of unified solutions and a solid understanding of the phenomenon. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the literature and publications on hydrogen embrittlement in steel. It focuses on recent developments and methods that have contributed to a better understanding of the relationship between steel structure, properties, and performance, with a particular emphasis on hydrogen diffusion, characterisation, mechanisms, and prevention of hydrogen embrittlement in structural steel. Furthermore, the paper discusses recent advances in experimental and multi-scale modelling and proposes future studies to address challenges related to hydrogen embrittlement in steels.
Analytical solution of bending sheet made of cast iron/bronze material
Authors: Thakur Pankaj
Published: December 2024

This article deals with the study of stress distribution in a rectangular bending sheet made of cast iron/bronze material by using transition theory. The extension and contraction regions are presented by transition points of the differential equation in defining the deformed fields. Mathematical modelling is based on the stress-strain relation and equilibrium equation. Analytical solutions are presented for the bending sheet made of cast iron/bronze material. It has been observed that circumferential stress is maximal at the inner surface for the extension region, whereas reverse results are obtained in case of the compression region.
Safety analysis in an elastoplastic orthotropic rotating cylinder under steady state temperature
Authors: Gulial Priya , Thakur Pankaj
Published: December 2024

This research paper deals with the study of thermo-elastoplastic stress deformation in a rotating cylinder made of orthotropic material. The transition theory is applied to determining the presiding equation. An analytical solution for the rotating cylinder made of orthotropic material is presented. The behaviour of temperature, angular speed, and stress distribution are explored. The circumferential stress is maximal at the inner portion of the cylinder made of barite or copper material. With the introduction of thermal conditions, angular speed increases in the internal surface of barite material and decreases in that of copper material.
Mathematical modelling of creep transition in structural components composed of titanate ceramics fabricated as annular rotating discs
Authors: Shahi Shivdev , Kaur Gagandeep
Published: December 2024

Analytical characterization of creep stresses and strains in annular ceramic discs experiencing high centrifugal forces is of much significance in the theory of structural components. In this paper transition theory has been incorporated to obtain these stresses and strains in ceramic discs which exhibit transversely isotropic macro structural symmetry and having a bore at the centre on which it rotates. Yield criteria from the classical theory are not assumed for the analysis. The creep transition stresses are obtained by transition theory. The analytical solution is applied on ceramic discs. Stiffness constants are obtained by ultrasonic wave propagation method. Analytical solution results are plotted graphically. It is observed that the centrifugal forces increase the magnitude of radial and circumferential stresses at the internal surface of discs. Strains are maximal at internal surface and diminish toward the outer surface. The rise in strains proportional to increasing angular speed infers to the fact that the disc will tend to fracture at the bore adjoining the inclusion when subjected to higher centrifugal forces.
Fracture analysis in an orthotropic rotating hyperbolic disk fitted with stiff rod
Authors: Sharma Richa , Radaković Zoran
Published: December 2024

The main objective of the problem is to evaluate the stresses and displacement in an orthotropic hyperbolic spinning disc equipped with a stiff rod that has a changeable density parameter. The methodology of transition theory developed by B.R. Seth is applied to simplify the governing differential equation of the considered physical problem. This theory has the advantage of taking the material's nonlinear character into account. Based on the stress analysis of rotating discs composed of various orthotropic materials, the following conclusions are reached: the angular velocity is maximal in the convergent disc made of topaz material (orthotropic) in elastic state, but in the plastic state angular velocity is maximal for divergent disc of steel. When compared to other materials under consideration, the diverging disc constructed of barite has the largest stresses in the elastic state and compressive fully plastic stresses are the highest in the diverging disc of topaz at the outer surface. Based on all numerical calculations and graphs it is observed that the convergent disc of topaz is a better option for the designing purpose compared to the other materials.
Thermal stress evolution of tunnel wall during construction
Authors: Nguyen Trong Chuc , Sofi Massoud , Hoang Quoc Long
Published: December 2024

Thermal stresses resulting from heat of cement hydration during mass structures construction such as dams, transfer slabs, deep beams, and foundation, are the cause of cracks in concrete structures. This paper presents a finite element model representing concrete tunnel lining and evaluates the cracking likelihood due to thermal evolution of early age concrete. The three-dimensional finite element method (3D FEM) is implemented in Midas Civil 2011®. The model is used to simulate temperature and thermal stress distribution in the concrete tunnel lining and to conduct a parametric study. The results of the temperature and stress fields are predicted in Vietnam's construction conditions. The above results help engineers before construction to take appropriate measures to control the formation of cracks at an early age.
Integrity and risk assessment of offshore jacket structures
Authors: Kraedegh Abubakr M. , Jeremić Lazar , Martić Igor , Golubović Tamara , Jovanović Aleksandar
Published: December 2024

There are the common steel platforms which can be of the eight legged type, or of lightweight four-legged variety. There are also jack-up rigs which are mobile, and tension leg platforms (TLP) which float. With steel fixed platforms the jacket supports the superstructure which contains all necessary facilities. The jacket is built in a fabrication yard and if it is a large six or eight-legged jacket designed to support full production facilities, it may well have modified legs designed as floats, or additional ballast tanks may be installed, so that it can be floated out to the site.
Effect of forced vibrations of brake pads on the thermal performance of the disc: A numerical perspective
Authors: Hamdi Mehdi , Bouanini Mohamed , Meliani Mohammed Hadj , Benabdelkader Boufeldja , Mohamed Elmir , Rossi di Schio Eugenia , Alhussein Akram , Hammadi Fodil
Published: December 2024

In this work we numerically investigate the thermal behaviour of automobile brake discs when the brake pads are subjected to horizontal vibrations. To determine the influence of these vibrations on the performance of the disc, the partial differential equation (PDE) of conductive heat transfer in the disc is solved numerically using the finite element method. The outer surfaces of the disc and pad are exposed to convective and radiant heat flows. We determine the influence of the amplitude and frequency of vibrations of the plate on the isotherms’ distribution, maximum temperature, average temperature, and dissipation energy. As per the results, this study shows that adding a vibration force can reduce the heat dissipated in the disc and, therefore, improve the performance of the automobile braking system.
Women in Physical Education and their Career Development: Current Trends and Issues
Authors: Ho Walter , Rafael Klaudia , Ahmed Dilsad , Xie Jennie Yang Yang
Published: December 2024

Participation in physical education (PE) is a fundamental right for every student (UNESCO, 2012). The quality of learning in PE depends on several factors, including access to facilities, learning opportunities, well-designed curricula, and effective teaching by qualified professionals. While PE teaching is a career open to both genders and protected by policies that ensure equal working opportunities, female professionals often face unique challenges in pursuing and advancing in this field. This study examines the career choices of female PE professionals, focusing on the social constraints they encounter and their implications for women pursuing careers in the field. It also investigates gender-specific perceptions of Quality Physical Education (QPE) to identify differences across key dimensions of QPE. This study draws on data from a global survey on QPE conducted between 2020 and 2021.  Using a 49-item questionnaire developed by the International Society for Physical Education and Sport (ISCPES) research team, the study engaged 5,680 professionals comprising 2,431 women and 3,249 men. Respondents were primarily from Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America, with fewer participants from Europe and Africa. This study employed the boundary concept and compromising practice framework to analyse trends in women’s career choices, social and professional challenges, and prospects in PE careers. Findings revealed that both genders exhibited similar attitudes toward QPE development, with no significant differences in the overall score by gender. Nevertheless, women expressed more positive perceptions of QPE at the primary level than men.
International Sports Studies: What’s in a name?
Authors: Bailey Richard Peter , Guinto Maria Luisa
Published: December 2024

As an academic field, ‘International Sports Studies’ has tended to be understood as a broad, multi-disciplinary academic field that seeks to understand sport as a complex global phenomenon. It recognises that sport is not merely a recreational activity or competitive pursuit but a cultural and social institution with far-reaching implications for individuals, communities, and nations. By adopting a global perspective, International Sports Studies examines how sport influence and are influenced by historical, cultural, economic, and political processes.
Growth and Liquidity on Firm Value: The Role of Mediating Profitability
Authors: Cahyani Rahma Mauli , Mahmudi Bambang , Khaerunnisa Enis
Published: December 2024

Companies in the food and beverage subsector are one of the industries that attract investors and play a significant role in driving Indonesia's economic growth. Company value provides an overview of the company's ability to operate the assets owned by the company. This study aims to determine the effect of Growth and liquidity on firm value with the role of profitability as a mediating variable in food and beverage sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2014 - 2023. The data collection method used in this study is purposive sampling of food and beverage sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2014 - 2023, with a selected sample of 11 companies. Data processing was done using the SPSS application, which used descriptive statistical data analysis techniques and inferential statistics. The results of this study indicate that Growth has no significant effect on firm value. Liquidity has a significant negative effect on firm value. Profitability has a significant positive impact on firm value. Growth has a significant positive impact on profitability. Liquidity has a significant positive impact on profitability.  Profitability can mediate the effect of Growth and liquidity on firm value.
The Full Blood Count and D-Dimers of Patients Infected with COVID-19 at the Bamenda Treatment Center
Authors: Kwinji Brain Tarawo , Dora Mbanya , Moses Samje , Mandeng Nadia Jacqueline , Tanwieh Esoh Rene , Hodabalo Awizoba , Vernyuy Laisin Mariette , Gyampoh Solomon
Published: December 2024

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2, is an ongoing global pandemic affecting multiple organ systems, including the hematopoietic system, particularly in severe cases, which has been sparingly reported. This study aimed to describe the hematological profile (WBC count, lymphocyte count, hemoglobin, platelet count, and D-dimers) of COVID-19 patients and assess the impact of these changes on outcomes at the Bamenda Treatment Center. A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted on medical records of eligible COVID-19 patients from April 20, 2020, to May 31, 2021, including cases with Full Blood Count or D-dimers but excluding those with confirmed death on arrival. Socio-demographic, clinical, and para-clinical data were analyzed using SPSS version 23, with significance set at p<0.05 and a 95% confidence interval. Of the 497 cases included, the mean age was 43.45±22.2 years, with a female predominance (male- to-female ratio of 1:1.5). Key findings included lymphocytopenia in 35.9% of participants and elevated D-dimers in 58.5%, with higher median D-dimers observed among non-survivors (Median: 1470.69, IQR: 5020.2) and those requiring supplemental oxygen (Median: 1289.75; IQR: 321.42–5341.67). Additionally, hospitalized patients with low platelet counts (83.3%) had significantly lower mean platelet counts than those quarantined at home (16.7%) (p<0.001). These findings highlight the significance of hematological changes among COVID-19 patients, particularly elevated D-dimers and lymphocytopenia, and underscore the need to monitor full blood count and D-dimers during initial consultations to enhance patient management and risk stratification.
FLUXO DE TRABALHO DIGITAL E TECNOLOGIAS CAD/CAM: IMPACTOS OPERACIONAIS E ECONÔMICOS NA ODONTOLOGIA
Authors: Oliveira André Luis de , Oliveira Abigail de Carli
Published: December 2024

This article explores the economic, operational, and clinical impacts of implementing CAD/CAM technologies and digital workflows in dentistry. The literature review highlights how these innovations transform the relationship between dentists and patients, offering greater precision, efficiency, and personalization in treatments. Key benefits include the reduction of manual steps, the production of customized dental prostheses and devices, and resource optimization. The integration of technologies such as intraoral scanners, 3D printing, and electronic health records enhances service quality and patient experience. However, the adoption of these technologies faces significant challenges, such as initial implementation costs, the need for specialized training, and reliance on centralized production, which can impact time efficiency. The analysis suggests that integrating prosthetic laboratories into dental offices and employing hybrid models can mitigate these limitations, promoting greater agility and patient satisfaction. The study concludes that the successful digital transition in dentistry depends on a strategic balance between technological innovation and maintaining personalized care, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet clinical, aesthetic, and economic demands.
Pemberian Ekstrak Jahe dengan Konsentrasi Berbeda Pada Potongan Primal Ayam Broiler
Authors: Aditya Pamungkas  , Nepa Juliana Monika
Published: December 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian ekstrak jahe terhadap berat karkas, persentase karkas, persentase lemak abdominal, dan persentase non karkas pada ayam broiler dipelihara selama 28 hari. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Purbalingga, Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang meliputi 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan sehingga 20 unit percobaan. Ayam yang digunakan ayam CP 707 sebanyak 80 ekor. P0 = konsentrasi 0% dalam 1 L air minum, P1=konsentrasi 7,5% dalam 1 L air minum, P2= konsentrasi 15% dalam 1 L air minum, P3= konsentrasi 22,5% dalam 1 L air minum. Variabel yang diteliti yaitu bobot karkas, persentase karkas, persentase lemak abdominal, persentase non karkas. Analisi data yang digunakan Analysis of varians dan apabila ada yang berpengaruh nyata dilanjutkan uji Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pengaruh pemberian ekstrak jahe berpengaruh nyata terhadap bobot karkas, persentase karkas dan persentase non karkas (P<0,05) tetapi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap persentase lemak abdominal (P>0,05). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa  pemberian ekstrak jahe dengan konsentrasi berbeda mampu secara nyata mempengaruhi bobot karkas, persentase karkas, persentase lemak abdominal dan persentase non karkas pada ayam broiler serta konsentrasi 15% merupakan konsentrasi terbaik pemberian ekstrak jahe pada ayam broiler.
A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA TERRORISTS’ THREATS IN NIGERIA
Authors: ABIODUN C. AYENI
Published: December 2024

Terrorism is one of the most serious challenges to the global community. Nigeria faces serious threats from Boko Haram, a terrorist group that opposes Western education and considers it bad. This jihadist propaganda is propagated on YouTube, where they display violent past activities and plans for future violent assaults. The study critically examines Boko Haram's dominating ideologies of continual danger, inequity, discrimination, and oppression. The research also looks at the ideological underpinnings of the language used by Boko Haram terrorists to influence people's attitudes and behaviours towards Western education, as well as the implementation of Sharia law in Nigeria, in Boko Haram YouTube broadcasts from 2014 to 2019. Five Boko Haram YouTube broadcasts were studied using van Dijk's critical discourse analysis concept and a qualitative content analytical technique. The study found that Boko Haram's ideology are based on an extreme interpretation of Islam, which includes the following major elements: Islamic fundamentalism, religious exclusivism, political victimisation, and antagonism to modernity.
The Growing Burden of Firearm Violence in the United States
Authors:   Department of Management Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, Limiri Dinah
Published: December 2024

Gun violence is a significant public healthcare challenge that continues to pose a problem in the US. Despite the number of regulations and policy recommendations in place, the burden is still prevalent, affecting over 40,000 Americans annually with the majority of these being gun suicides and homicides. For instance, in 2022, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reported at least 48,204 deaths attributed to gun violence. 27,032 of these deaths were suicides, 19,651 homicides, 463 unintentional discharges, 643 from legal interventions, and 415 were undetermined. Gun violence also disproportionately affects young people, with children and adolescents aged 1 to 19 bearing the brunt of this violence. In 2022 for example, 2,526 deaths in this population group were caused by gun violence. Gun violence also causes a lot of fear, anxiety, and stress among children and adolescents. Gun violence is attributed to a number of factors such as socioeconomic disadvantage, availability and access, storage practices, mental health problems, and structural and institutional racism. Considering the negative effects of gun violence in communities, there is a need for comprehensive measures that can address the problem. Regulatory reforms that emphasize more on strict measures such as carrying out background checks, gun control laws, and policy changes can help to address gun violence. Measures can also be implemented at the community level with different community interventions that have been proven to have positive effects. Such measures can help to tackle the complex factors that increase the risk of gun violence in communities. The aim of this review is to explore the growing burden of firearm violence and the impact it is having on the communities affected. The review will explore the statistical trends of gun violence over the past five years by looking at the recent number of firearm cases. The review will also explore measures that can be put in place to address the problem including stricter laws and community interventions.
The Quest for Political Legitimacy in Zia’s Era: An Analysis
Authors: Muhammad Anwar
Published: December 2024

This research paper analyses the question of political legitimacy in Zia’s era. In democratic countries the question of political legitimacy is lied in the will of the people. In Pakistan generally and Zia’s regime specifically the will of the masses is jeopardized. To manifest, Zia imprisoned the then popular leader, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, and then gave him capital punishment. The judicial murder of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto neither dismantled his popularity nor conferred Zia with political legitimacy. Therefore, Zia took the support of Islam to Islamize the state and society for his political legitimacy. Moreover, he conducted the pseudo-democratic elections on non-party basis to patronize the apolitical and religious political class. In this regard, he Islamized the state, society, educational system, media, economy, and legal system for acquiring legitimacy. In this whole process of gaining legitimacy, he had controlled the apex courts to avoid any kind of legal decision to question his legitimacy.
Exploring the Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Professionalism among Nurses in Karachi Pakistan
Authors: Jami ur Rahman  , Hussain Ahmed  , Mah Bibi  , Dr. Syeda Rakhshanda Kaukab
Published: December 2024

This study examines the link between job satisfaction and professionalism among nurses in Karachi, Pakistan, where challenges such as limited resources and high workloads impact nursing quality and patient care. A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 registered nurses from public and private healthcare facilities in Karachi. Stratified random sampling ensured representation across experience levels. Data on job satisfaction (compensation, work environment, career development) and professionalism (ethical standards, clinical competence, communication, teamwork) were collected using structured questionnaires over six-months. Results show a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.65, p < 0.01) between job satisfaction and professionalism, indicating that higher job satisfaction is linked to greater professionalism. Key predictors of professionalism included work environment and career development. Nurses in private institutions and those with over 5 years of experience reported higher satisfaction and professionalism. Enhancing job satisfaction through improved work conditions, compensation, and career growth opportunities is essential for fostering professionalism among nurses in Karachi. These findings highlight the need for supportive workplace practices to improve nursing standards and patient care quality in Pakistan’s healthcare sector.
Effectiveness of Pre-Operative Education on Post-Operative Anxiety Outcome in Parents Having Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries in Peshawar
Authors: Sana Ullah  , Hashmat Ali  , Assan Das  , Fazle Maula  , Tufail Ahmad
Published: December 2024

Around the globe, 1.3 million babies are born with congenital heart defects (CHD); among them, 70% of the patients go for medical or surgical intervention. Parents of children undergoing any intervention usually experience psychological stress and anxiety. Preoperative education can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction with surgical procedures. Unfortunately, preoperative education is not a common practice in Pakistan. In order to decrease parental anxiety, they should be properly informed about upcoming surgical procedure of their child. To evaluate the effectiveness of pre-operative education on post-operative anxiety outcome in parents having children undergoing cardiac surgeries in Peshawar. quantitative study was conducted in Peshawar, Pakistan, on the parents of children undergoing cardiac surgeries. Data was collected from 50 parents using the State Anxiety Inventory pre- and postoperatively, which was composed of 20 questions. All the participants were included in the study following convenient sampling. The mean scores of postoperative anxieties (μ= 29.3) were much lesser than preoperative anxiety (μ= 69.7); it implied that preoperative education had a positive impact on reducing anxiety postoperatively. The results showed that almost two-thirds (62%) of the participants were female, while only 38% were male. Two-fifths (40.0%) of the parents were literate, (60%) of the participants were employed, and more than four scores (82.0%) had lower income levels of less than 50,000 PKR a month. Preoperative education was having a positive impact on reducing post-operative anxiety. Parents could be facilitated by extending educational support through meaningful programs and to ensure speedy recovery of both children and their parents.