bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mathematical Models of Moisture Sorption Isotherms of Grains Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)
Authors: Abdalla Eman Abdu Abdalla , Ismail Mohamed Ayoub , Mohamed Abdelmoniem Elamin
Published: April 2023

1U. of K. J. Agric. Sci. 22(1), 1-12, 2014Mathematical Models of Moisture Sorption Isotherms of GrainsSorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)Eman Abdu Abdalla1 , Mohamed Ayoub Ismail and AbdelmoniemElamin Mohamed2Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture,University of Khartoum, SudanAbstract: The objective of the study was to fit or test the experimentaldata of adsorption and desorption isotherms of grains sorghum The studywas carried out at the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty ofAgriculture, University of Khartoum and the Food Processing ResearchCenter, Shambat, Sudan, during January 2007 - March 2008. Fourmathematical models namely modified Henderson, modified Chung-Pfost, modified Oswin and modified Halsey were used to predict sorptionisotherms. The adsorption and desorption isotherms were determinedusing standard static gravimetric method, six levels of water activitiesrang 0.112- 0.865 were maintained by using saturated salt solutions insideair-tight glass desiccators, while incubators were used to maintain three aconstant temperature namely 25oC,35 oC and 45oC. A non-linearregression analysis was used to evaluate the parameters of the fourselected models. The models were compared by using statisticalparameters: mean relative percentage deviation (P%), standard error ofestimates (Es), coefficient of determination (R2 ) and randomness ofresidual plots of difference between measured and predicted values. Forthe mathematical models, the results indicated that the modified Chung-Pfost model satisfactorily predicts the adsorption and desorptionisotherms of grains sorghum
Restoration of Normal Growth in Vegetatively Malformed “Kent” Mango (Mangifera indica L) Cultivar
Authors: Elsheikh Abdelbasit A. , Idris Tagelsir I.M. , Said Abdelghaffar E.
Published: April 2023

The aim to restore normal growth in one year field grown treesof “Kent” mango cultivar suffering symptoms of vegetativemalformation. Single and combined foliar treatments of the growthregulators, BA, NAA, and GA3 were tested following a comprehensivetreatment composed of pruning malformed branches 5 cm below theinfected area, spraying with stroby (fungicide-acaricide), and fertilizationwith 100 g urea/ tree. Symptoms of malformation were not detected 6 and12 months after the treatment, even in control trees, suggesting theadequacy of the comprehensive treatment of spaying with stroby(fungicide – acaricide) and urea fertilization for the control of vegetativemalformation. However, single application of either GA3 or NAAenhanced growth significantly.
Effect of Irrigation Regimes on Water Productivities of some Rainy Season Sown Forages in the Gezira, Sudan
Authors: Taha Elmoiz Y. E. , Khair Mohammed A. M.
Published: April 2023

An experiment was conducted in the Gezira Research Farm(GRF) during the Rainy seasons of 2007 and 2008 to determine the waterrequirements, optimum irrigation regime, forage yield and forage waterproductivities of Sorghum cv Wad Ahmed (Sorghum bicolor L.Monech),phillipesara (Vigna trilobata), clitoria (Clitoria ternatea L.) and lubia(Lablab purpureus L.) as affected by irrigation regimes. The studyinvolved 12 treatments arranged in split plot design replicated three timesand with three irrigation regimes viz every 7, 14 and 21 days(W1,W2 andW3) in the main plots and the four crops as sub plots. The resultsindicated that in both seasons the irrigation regimes did not significantlyaffect the dry matter yield of any crop and hence W3 was considered asoptimum for all crop. In W3 however Wad Ahmed, (means of twoseasons) was associated with the lowest water requirements, (3818m 3 /ha), highest dry matter yield/ha, (7.2t/ha) and highest waterproductivity, (1.89 kg/m 3 ). The three legumes seemed to have comparablewater requirements, but phillipesara (among the legumes) was associatedwith the highest DM yield, (5.4t/ha) and highest water productivity, (1.18kg/m 3 ). Irrigation every 21 days (W3) seemed to be optimum for eachcrop during the rainy season.
Effect of Cultivar and Nutrient Medium on In Vitro Shoot Formation on Capitulum Explants of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus)
Authors: Mohamed Seifeldin Ali , Özzambak Mustafa Ercan
Published: April 2023

The objective of this study was to examine the shoot formationcapacity of the capitulum explants of some gerbera cultivars in differentnutrient media. Immature capitulum explants of the gerbera cultivarsAmeretto, Red Bull, Ruby Red and Yanara were cultured on Pierikmedium (P) with different concentrations of benzyladenine (BA) andRadice and Marconi medium (RM). The main P and RM media were usedeither in liquid form using cotton wool as support or solidified with agar.There was a significant interaction between the different media and thegerbera cultivars in all the parameters measured. The gerbera cultivarsshowed different responses to various media compositions with regard toshoot formation on the capitulum explant.There was a general increase invitrification rate with the increase in the BA concentration in the medium.Shoots formed in liquid media showed a high vitrification rate.
Effect of Irrigation Interval and Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers on Forage Yield and Water Productivity of Fodder Barley (Hordium vulgare L.) in Gezira
Authors: Sebit Ruaa , Mohamed Mahasin A. , Khair Mohammed A. M.
Published: April 2023

An experiment was conducted during three consecutiveseasons viz 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2005/06, at Gezira Research StationFarm (latitude 14°24'N, longitude 33°31'E, and altitude 405 m asl) todetermine the optimum irrigation interval and nitrogen and phosphorusfertilization of barley (Hordium vulgare L.) for forage. Experimentaldesign was split-split plot design with three replications. Three irrigationintervals, viz every 10 days (W1), 15 days (W2) and 20 days (W3) wereassigned to the main plots, two phosphorus levels, (0P) and 96 kg P 2 O5 /ha (1P) were assigned to the subplots and three nitrogen levels (0N), 96(1N) and 192 kg urea/ ha (2N) were assigned to the sub subplots. Theexperiment was run during the 3 rd week of November, with a local varietyof barley (Baladi). Quantity of the applied water, dry matter yield at milkstage and of dry forage water productivity (kg dry matter / m 3 of appliedwater) were determined. The three years mean quantity of water appliedto the treatments W1, W2 and W3 were 4525, 4320 and 4290 m 3 / ha,respectively. The dry matter yields of barley in the three seasonsdecreased with increase of the irrigation interval. The comparativelyhigher dry matter yield in 2004/05 was attributed to lower day/ nighttemperatures during tillering - milk stage (30 - 75 days after sowing). Thethree years dry forage water productivities were 1.07 kg/m 3 (W1), 0.82kg/m 3 (W2) and 0.71 kg/m 3 (W3). The forage yield increased withincrease in level of N fertilization. The effect of P fertilization on drymatter yield was not significant. The highest dry matter yield wasassociated with the combination of irrigation every 10 days and 192 kgurea /ha.Key words: Barley; forage production; irrigation intervals, N and Pfertilization
A Note on the Insects Associated with Stored Onion in Khartoum State
Authors: El-Nazir Susan M. A. , Musa Ishraga O.
Published: April 2023

A survey was conducted during 2011-2012 in Khartoum State. The surveyfocused on the identification of insects associated with stored onion. Insects encounteredwere, the fig moth (Ephestia cautella), the dried fruit beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus),the sap beetle (Carpophilus obsolitus), the humpbacked fly (Megaselia scalaris), the antbeetle (Anthicus floralis), the hairy fungus beetle (Typhaea stercorea), the confused flourbeetle (Triboleum confusum), the scavenger fly (Chrysomyza demandata), the dungbeetle (Aphodius lividus), the minute pirate bug (Orius leavigatus), and the rove beetles(Aleochara bipustulata, four Quidius spp. and Lithocharis sp.).
Effect of Sowing Season, Age and Height of Cutting of the Primary Crop of Sorghum bicolor cv. ‘Abu Sabeen’ on Growth and Forage Yield of the Secondary Crop
Authors: Eltalib Mozzamil A.M. , Khair Mohammed M.A. , Hamid Sami A. M.
Published: April 2023

A field experiment was conducted for two consecutive seasonsat the Gezira Research Farm to study the effect of growing season, ageand height of cutting of the primary crop of ‘Abu Sabeen’, on theregrowth yield. The first experiment was sown on 4th of September 2005and the second was on 7th of June 2006.The treatments comprised cuttingthe primary crop at 5 ages i.e. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 weeks from sowing and 4cutting heights i.e. 5, 10, 15 and 20 cm above ground. The 20 treatmentswere allotted to a randomized complete block design with 3 replications.Data were collected on weather conditions, forage yield, plant height, andculm density of the first regrowth. The growing season was crucial formultiple -cut crop of ‘Abu Sabeen’; long days and high temperature beingmore conducive for high dry matter yield of the regrowth mainly throughthe increase in plant height, and shorter days and relatively lowertemperature being conducive for high culm density and retarded growth.Taller plants were determinant of the regrowth yield than the increase inthe culm density. Highest dry matter yields of the regrowth wereassociated with June sowing and cutting the primary crop at the age of 7weeks and cutting height of 15 or 20 cm above ground.
In Vitro Propagation of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat Using Stem Nodal Explants
Authors: Mohamed Nagat Salih , Mohamed Seifeldin Ali , Mohamed Idris Tagelsir Ibrahim
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of somegrowth regulators on in vitro shoot regeneration, multiplication androoting of Chrysanthemum morifolium to develop a protocol for its masspropagation. Nodal explants of C. morifolium were cultured on MS basalmedium supplemented with the cytokinins BAP and kinetin, both at 0.0,0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 mg/l, for shoot regeneration. Theregenerated shoots were separated from the nodal explants and culturedon MS medium supplemented with BAP and kinetin, both at 0.0, 0.1, 0.2,0.5 mg/l for shoot multiplication. The shoots were then cultured on MSmedium supplemented with 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 mg/l of IBA for rooting.Twenty explants were used per treatment. The percentage of respondedexplants, average number of shoots per explant, length of shoot,percentage of rooted shoots, number of roots per shoot and length of rootwere determined. The concentration of 0.1 mg/l of both BAP and kinetinshowed the best response with regard to shoot regeneration andmultiplication giving the highest number of shoots per explant.Cytokinin–free medium gave significantly the highest length of shoot. AllIBA treatments gave 100% rooting. However, MS+ 0.5 mg/l IBA resultedin significantly the highest number of roots per shoot, and IBA–freemedium resulted in significantly the highest root length
A Note on Effect of Storage of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Pollen Grains on Their Germination and Date’s Fruit Setting
Authors: Mohamed Moawia E. , El-Hag Khalid Hamza , Ibrahim Maha Abdalla Albashir , Elnagib Osman Ahmed , Adam Amal Saad
Published: April 2023

This investigation was initiated to study the effect of differentstorage methods on in vitro germination of date palm pollen grains as wellas on fruit-setting. The collected pollen grains were stored in arefrigerator, freezer and freezer after being immersed in liquid nitrogen.After one year of storage, pollen viability was evaluated in terms of invitro germination percentage and fruit-setting. The results revealed thatthe highest germination percentage and fruit-setting were associated withfresh pollen grains stored in the freezer followed by storage in freezerafter immersion in liquid nitrogen and storage in the refrigerator. Theseresults indicated that well dried pollen grains could be stored in fairlyviable state until the following season in a freezer or a refrigerator.
Effect of Some Tillage Systems on Surface Runoff and Soil Erosion in Northern Gedarif Area, Sudan
Authors: Elamin Elwaleed Mohamed , Omer Mekki Abdelatif
Published: April 2023

A study was carried out for three consecutive seasons (2005/06, 2006/07 and 2007/08) under rain- fed condition, to investigate the effectof some tillage systems on surface runoff and soil erosion in northernGedarif. The study was conducted at the pilot farm of the Faculty ofAgricultural Sciences and Environment, University of Gedarif ,in thenorthern area of Gedarif State ( Latitude 12° 45′ N, Longitude 35° 15′ Eand 540 m above sea level ). The experimental design was randomizedcomplete block with three replications. Treatment were three tillagesystems: No tillage or zero tillage (ZT), offset disc as post harvest tillage(PHT) and wide level disc, farmers practices as control ( WLD ). Raingauge was used to measure the rainfall, whilst the surface runoff and soillosses were measured using runoff plot technique. Total recorded annualrainfall was 368.1mm (2005), 463.6 mm (2006) and 495.2 mm (2007)which was spread over 32, 30 and 32 rainy days during the first , secondand third growing seasons, respectively. The results showed that thesecond season had the best distribution and satisfaction pattern. Itrecorded 15 %, 36 %, 26 % and 5 % for July, August, September andOctober, respectively, compared to 24 % ,53 % 13 % and 2 % ; and 29% ,41 % , 21 % and 1 % for first and third seasons in the same months.Zero tillage treatment showed more runoff and soil loss than PHT andWLD. In terms of accumulation, ZT produced more runoff by 28 % and 9% and soil loss by 53 % and 28 % over PHT and WLD respectively forfirst season ,30 % and 13 % runoff and 28 % and 13 % soil loss for thesecond season and 55 % and 23 % runoff and 105 % and 24 % soil lossfor third season . The post harvest tillage reduced average annual runoffand soil loss to the lowest values compared to the Wide level disk andZ T.
Acceleration of Callus Formation in Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Zygotic Embryos
Authors: Abdalla Mohanned Abdalla Ali , Said Abdel Gaffer Elhag
Published: April 2023

This study was carried out to test the effect of water soaking ofseeds of date palm ( P. dactylifera L.) as a pre-empryo excision treatment,on in vitro culture of zygotic empryos. The objective was optimization oforganogenic callus formation. Mature seeds of “Barakawi” and “MishrigWad Laggi” date palm cultivars were used as sources of embryos.Durations of 0- up to 9-days of seed water soaking, prior to embryoexcision and culture, were tested. Murashige and Skoog (1962) mediumwas used as basal medium. The cultures responded positively to the watersoaking treatments and resulted in the organogenic responses of swelling,germination, callus and adventitious roots formation were obtained. Themagnitude and type of response varied with cultivar and soaking duration.All water soaking treatments increased the measured responses relative tothe control. The results showed that a 6-day soaking treatment wasoptimal for all measured responses compared with the other periods ofsoaking tested. Calli formation in 6-day water soaking treatment were50% and 70% for “Barakawi” and “Mishrig Wad Laggai” ,respectively.However, increasing the soaking duration beyond the 6-day had a markednegative effect on morphogenic response regardless of cultivar. The bestresults for all measured parameters were obtained with embryos of“Mishrig Wad Laggi” compared with embryos excised from “Barakawi”.It seems that soaking date palm seeds in water prior to embryo excisionplay an important role, in enhancing morphogenic response and callusformation in date palm tissue culture.
Karyotype Differences Between Acacia seyal var. seyal and var. fistula Natural Populations in Northeastern Sudan
Authors: Khojali Safaa Salah Aldien Mubarak , Warrag Essam Ibrahim
Published: April 2023

Differences in chromosome number and morphology in Acaciaseyal var. seyal and var. fistula from natural populations in Algadarif State –Sudan were investigated. Seeds of the two varieties were germinated underlaboratory conditions. Root tips were harvested, prepared and examinedunder microscope for somatic chromosomes number and morphology. Theresults showed differences in ploidy level and chromosomal morphologybetween the two varieties. The chromosome number of var. seyal was2n=4x=52, and for var. fistula was 2n=8x=104. Total chromosome lengths ofvar. seyal ranged from 2.68 μm to 5.60 μm, and from 2.15 μm to 6.71 μm forvar. fistula. The haploid chromosomes set of var. seyal were classified as 4medians, 11 sub-median and 11 slightly sub- median. For var. fistula were17 medians, 17 sub-median and 18 slightly sub- median. The higherpolyploidy level of var. fistula may indicate that var. seyal was its progenitor
Changes in Pectic Substances and Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes During Muskmelon Fruit Ripening
Authors: Abu-Goukh Abu-Bakr A. , Elhassan Simaa Y. M.
Published: April 2023

Changes in pectic substances and the activities of the cell walldegrading enzymes, pectin esterase (PE) and polygalacturonase (PG) wereevaluated during muskmelon fruits ripening. Respiration rateprogressively increased in a climacteric pattern. Fruit flesh firmnesssteadily declined and rind yellow colour increased during ripening. Totaland insoluble pectins progressively decreased, while the soluble pectinsincreased with fruit ripening. Positive correlation coefficients wereobtained between total and insoluble pectins, and fruit flesh firmness.Total protein and PE activity increased up to the climacteric peak ofrespiration and decreased afterwards. PG activity progressively increasedduring fruit ripening, with high correlation between the increase inenzyme activity and fruit softening in the three muskmelon cultivars. Thismay indicate that the two enzymes polygalacturonase (PG) and pectinesterase (PE) are the main enzymes responsible for fruit softening duringmuskmelon fruit ripening.
CREMMA Medii Aevi: Literary Manuscript Text Recognition in Latin
Authors: Clérice Thibault , Vlachou-Efstathiou Malamatenia , Chagué Alix
Published: April 2023

This paper presents a novel segmentation and handwritten text recognition dataset for Medieval Latin from the 11th to the 16th century. It connects with Medieval French datasets, as well as earlier Latin datasets, by enforcing common guidelines, bringing 263,000 new characters and now totaling over a million characters for medieval manuscripts in both languages. We provide our own addition to Ariane Pinche’s Old French guidelines to deal with specific Latin cases. We also offer an overview of how we addressed this dataset compilation through the use of pre-existing resources. With a higher abbreviation ratio and a better representation of abbreviating marks, we offer new models that outperform the Old French base model on Latin datasets, improving accuracy by 5% on unknown Latin manuscripts.
Reading and Listening Ability Relative to Students’ Level of Performance
Authors: Victoriano Maria Aurora G. , Dimaano Matilda H.
Published: April 2023

The study aimed to determine the second language reading and listening abilities of Grade 11 students and their relationship to grammatical morphemes and lexico-grammatical knowledge by proposing engagement exercises to enhance students’ language performance in public secondary schools. The study used the descriptive research method to determine students’ performance levels in reading, and listening abilities. The respondents were grade 11 students enrolled in the selected secondary schools in the Division of Capiz. Purposive sampling method was used as this study is based upon various criteria, including the capacity and willingness of respondents to participate. The data-gathering instruments utilized in the study were documentary analysis and teacher-made tests. For a meaningful interpretation and analysis of the study, the data were subjected to statistical treatment such as frequency, percentage, ranking, mean, Pearson r product-moment correlation, and T-test. The study’s findings revealed that Grade 11 students’ performance levels are average in grammatical morphemes and lexico-grammatical knowledge, while the levels of students’ reading and listening abilities are generally average. Further, there are relationships between the reading and listening abilities and their socio-demographic attributes. The study recommends language engagement exercises that includes activities that could enhance the listening and reading abilities of Grade 11 students based on the areas needing enhancement.
Rezension von: Landesarchivdirektion Baden-Württemberg (Hrsg.), Der Landkreis Rastatt
Authors: Setzler Wilfried , Baden-Württemberg. Landesarchivdirektion
Published: April 2023

Der Landkreis Rastatt. 2 Bände. Bearbeitet von der Außenstelle Karlsruhe der Abteilung Landesforschung und Landesbeschreibung in der Landesarchivdirektion Baden-Württemberg. Jan Thorbecke Verlag Stuttgart 2002. 599 und 593 Seiten mit rund 550 Abbildungen in Farbe und Kartenbeilagen. Fester Einband € 74,-. ISBN 3-7995-1364-7
Rezension von: Elsen-Schwedler, Beate, Frau im Bild
Authors: Setzler Sibylle , Elsen-Schwedler Beate
Published: April 2023

Beate Elsen-Schwedler: Frau im Bild. Inszenierte Weiblichkeit in der Sammlung Würth. Zweisprachig Deutsch/Englisch. Swiridoff Verlag Künzelsau 2002. 152 Seiten mit 96 farbigen Abbildungen. Leinen € 24,60. ISBN 3-934350-68-2
Rezension von: Bamberger, Naftali Bar-Giora, Die jüdischen Friedhöfe im Hohenlohekreis
Authors: Schönhagen Benigna , Bamberger Naftali Bar-Giora
Published: April 2023

Naftali Bar-Giora Bamberger: Die jüdischen Friedhöfe im Hohenlohekreis. 2 Bände. Hrsg, vom Landratsamt Hohenlohekreis (Memor-Buch). Swiridoff-Verlag Künzelsau 2002.1104 Seiten mit 1790 Schwarz-Weiß- und 15 Farbabbildungen, Register und Karten. Gebunden in Schuber € 75,70. ISBN 3-934350-59-3
Rezension von: Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe (Hrsg.), Eugène Delacroix
Authors: Setzler Sibylle , Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
Published: April 2023

Eugene Delacroix. Hg. Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe. Kehrer Verlag Heidelberg 2003. 400 Seiten mit über 200 meist farbigen Abbildungen. Gebunden € 59,-. ISBN 3-925 212-57-4 (broschierte Ausstellungsausgabe), ISBN 3-936 636-13-3 (festgebundene Verlagsausgabe)
Rezension von: Tschaikner, Manfred, Die Zauberei- und Hexenprozesse der Stadt St. Gallen
Authors: Schmidt Jürgen Michael , Tschaikner Manfred
Published: April 2023

Manfred Tschaikner: Die Zauberei- und Hexenprozesse der Stadt St. Gallen. UVK Konstanz 2003. 269 Seiten. Gebunden € 24,-. ISBN 3-89669-762-5
Rezension von: Willbod, Hans, Der Luftkrieg zwischen Donau und Bodensee
Authors: Blümcke Martin , Willbold Hans
Published: April 2023

Hans Willbod: Der Luftkrieg zwischen Donau und Bodensee. (Landkreis Biberach, Geschichte und Kultur, Band 6). Federsee-Verlag 2002. 301 Seiten mit zahlreichen schwarz-weißen Abbildungen. Broschiert € 18,- ISBN 3-925171-54-1
Widening access for minoritised ethnic communities in the Liverpool Step Forward psychological service
Authors: Kelani Sarah , Anderson Amanda , Chapman Frank
Published: April 2023

Step Forward, an NHS Primary Care Mental Health Service in Liverpool, endeavours to make their service more accessible to minoritised ethnic communities. This article outlines some important considerations in developing a more culturally responsive service and describes the initiatives Step Forward has implemented to achieve this aim.
Bringing CAT to structured decision-making
Authors: Vaughan Matthew , Portman Kate
Published: April 2023

This paper discusses the integration of the psychological model Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) into a decision-making framework to help meet the challenges facing a residential recovery service in Liverpool. The article will describe the service, the need for the framework, its development, and its reception in the service.
Experiences of socioeconomic disadvantage in clinical psychology: A thematic analysis of aspiring and trainee clinical psychologists
Authors: Hui Aika , Vohora Reena , Williams Fin
Published: April 2023

There is increasing recognition and action in the recent years to widen participation in the clinical psychology workforce. It continues to be important to promote diversity in the workforce so that it reflects the population it serves. However, much of the recent efforts have focused predominantly on diversity characteristics of ethnicity and race and much less so on other equally important diversity characteristics like socioeconomic status or class. This study explores the experiences of 275 trainee and aspiring clinical psychologists, self-identifying as from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background, on the practical and perceptual barriers they have faced in their clinical psychology journey. Recommendations for Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) courses to support this underrepresented group in the field are provided.
Manajemen filantropi komunitas sosial Al-jabbar dalam Meminimalisasi Kemurtadan di Kabupaten Pangandaran
Authors: Amaludin Asep , Awaliatullaila Nida
Published: April 2023

Adanya komunitas filantropi dikalangan masyarakat sangatlah berpengaruh terhadap perbaikan kohesi social. Dari situlah mengapa banyak komunitas sosial berdiri baru-baru ini. Setiap komunitas tentu berdiri dengan tujuan masing-masing, terlepas dari tujuan utama yaitu membantu meringankan beban ekonomi sasaran-sasaran tertentu, begitu pula dengan komunitas Al-Jabbar dengan tujuan utamanya untuk meminimalisasi adanya pilihan murtad di kalangan masyarakat bawah. Dalam penelitian ini pendekatan yang dipilih adalah pendektan kualitatif deskriptif. Disini penulis menggunakan tiga teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mendeskripsikan manajemen filantropi yang dilakukan oleh komunitas Al-Jabbar dan dampak bagi masyarakat dalam upaya meminimalisir kemurtadan yang terjadi di kabupaten Pangandaran. Dari proses tersebut memberikan hasil penelitian yang mengatakan bahwa komunitas Al-Jabbar telah melakukan manajemen filantropi dalam misinya untuk meminimalisasi adanya kasus kemurtadan di kabupaten Pangandaran dengan terpenuhinya unsur-unsur manajemen dan terlaksananya fungsi-fungsi manajemen meskipun masih terdapat dua fungsi yang belum maksimal dalam pelaksanaannya. Oleh karena itu, penulis menyarankan untuk melakukan fungsi dengan lebih baik lagi terlebih pada bagian yang belum terlaksana maksimal yaitu fungsi perencanaan dan pengawasan.
The Philosophy of Joseph Priestley's 1765 Timeline
Authors: Thomas Emily
Published: April 2023

In 1765, Joseph Priestley created what may be the world's first modern timeline, A Chart of Biography. This paper offers the first study of the philosophy underlying Priestley's timeline. It argues that Priestley was pushed towards representing times as lines by his views on abstract ideas and time, and there is no reason to believe that Newtonian absolutism grounds his uniform depiction of time. Further, the Chart confirms, and even advances, Priestley's views on human progress. Finally, this study shows that Priestley's conception of time as a line comprises a landmark contribution to the history of space-time parallelism.
Comparison performance analysis of autoregressive integrated moving average and deep learning long-short term memory forecasting weather data
Authors: Hasibuan Alfiansyah , Tinambunan Medi Hermanto , Putra Purwa Hasan
Published: April 2023

Information about the weather is crucial in assisting human activities and labor because the weather is a factor that cannot be separated and is closely related to all human activities. The purpose this study to compare performance the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (AIMA) and Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm models with case studies of weather forecasting. This study uses comparison of two methods, forecasting using AIMA and LSTM methods. LSTM method provides the best forecasting performance for attribute minimum temperature, maximum temperature, and average temperature with the Root mean squared error value below 1.45 and the Mean Absolute Error value below 1.14. For attributes of average humidity and solar radiation with a Root mean squared error value of 2.62 to 3.82 and a Mean Absolute Error value of 2.21 to 3.2. Precipitation forecasting has the highest error value with a root mean squared error value of 9.99 and a mean absolute error of 6.5. The AIMA method provides the best forecasting performance on the attribute minimum temperature, maximum temperature, and average temperature with the Root mean squared error value below 1.47 and the Mean Absolute Error value below 1.16. For the sun exposure attribute with a Root mean squared error value of 2.91 to 3.05. Whereas the average humidity attribute has the highest error with the Root mean squared error value reaching 4.97 and the Mean Absolute Error reaching 3.99. LSTM method is better in terms of forecasting results and in terms of computation time. From every forecast made, the LSTM method produces a smaller error value.
Comparative Analysis of Ridge, Bridge and Lasso Regression Models In the Presence of Multicollinearity
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria., Enwere Kelachi , Nduka Ethelbert ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria., Ogoke Uchenna ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Published: April 2023

Aims: This research work investigated the best regression technique in handling multicollinearity using the Ridge, Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) and Bridge regression models in comparison to Analysis and Prediction. Study Design: Two sets of secondary data on Body Size and Heart Rate gotten from the Lulu Briggs Health Center, University of Port Harcourt were used for comparison for model fit and in handling multicollinearity between the regression techniques. Tables were used to present Comparisons made using MSE, RMSE, VIF, AIC and BIC for efficiency. Scatter plots were employed to show fitted regression models. R Software was used to perform data analysis. Methodology: The data were tested for the presence of Multicollinearity using VIF respectively, before proceeding to apply Ridge, LASSO and Bridge regression techniques to solve the problem of multicollinearity. Then comparison was made in analysis and prediction between the regression techniques. Results: The results from the study show that, for analysis on body size, we found that none of the Regression Techniques handled the problem of multicollinearity, even though the degree of multicollinearity present in the data set reduces, with VIF values of 11.36762 for Ridge, 10.8042 for LASSO, and Bridge which are 10.95578, 11.24945, 12.22628 and 12.14645 respectively. For Heart Rate analysis, we see that all the regularized regression techniques handled the problem of multicollinearity. The results show that the Bridge regression technique performed better with a VIF of 1.744461 when
Determination of the Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) Curve of the Logistic Regression Model Accuracy Using Some Breast Measurements in the Presence of Multicollinearity
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria., Ogoke Uchenna P.
Published: April 2023

This study was aimed at determining the Receiver Operating Characteristics Curve of the Logistic Regression Model accuracy using some breast measurements in the presence of Multicollinearity to detect the presence or absence of tumorous cell of cancer patients. A secondary data from the Breast Cancer Wisconsin (Diagnostic) was used for analysis. The data was cleaned for outliers, recoded numerically and tested for multicollinearity. The ROC curve for the logistic regression model also revealed a high sensitivity and high specificity of the presence of tumorous cells in the patients with a percentage of 95% which is extremely high indicating that the logistic regression model is good in predicting better diagnosis of tumor cell of cancer patients accurately when combined with ROC.
Enhancing Customer Relationship Management through Sentiment Analysis and Social Media Data Mining
Authors:   Department of Computer and Applied Sciences, Barleti University,Tirana, Albania, Kazia Esmeralda ,   Software Engineering Department, Canadian Institute of Technology,Tirana, Albania, Kazia Bledar
Published: April 2023

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a crucial aspect of modern business that enables companies to maintain healthy relationships with their customers. In today's digital age, customers interact with companies through multiple channels, including social media, email, and phone. Therefore, analyzing customer feedback and sentiment has become increasingly important in understanding their needs and improving the overall customer experience. To this end, this work proposes a new system that applies deep learning for sentiment analysis in a way that improves the performance of CRM by analyzing customer feedback from various sources, companies can gain valuable insights into customer needs and preferences and identify areas for improvement in their products and services. Then, we present a case study of a company that implemented the proposed system in its CRM strategy. The results showed that our system could improve customer satisfaction and retention rates and enable the company to identify and address customer concerns more efficiently.Our approach can be applied as a powerful tool to enable companies to gain valuable insights into customer needs and preferences, identify areas for improvement in their products and services, and develop targeted marketing campaigns and personalized communication strategies.
JURIDICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ISRAEL AND GIBEONITES’ TREATY IN JOSHUA 9:3-27: HONOURING ONE’S PROMISE
Authors: Bihorubusa Pascal
Published: April 2023

Concluding a treaty should lead to the realization of the existence of God as the absolute Being to whom all vows and promises are made. It should also promote human values, especially faithfulness, and trust. However, this goal is farfetched. Nowadays, it remains difficult to know which principles and values humanity still holds on to because of the constant breaking of vows and promises. The Gibeonites’ ruse shows human deception to honor its promises, and this endangers human society and its values. The failure to honor the promises threatens human society, for it brings about a lack of confidence and trust. Joshua’s faithfulness to the treaty calls for human faithfulness to its life commitment that promotes human and divine values. Faithfulness to treaties leads to the finding and confirmation of God’s perpetual presence and actions in human life. The paper calls on humanity to honor its promises and vows as a way of building a better human society grounded in faithfulness and confidence.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ESL LEARNER'S PERCEPTION OF VIRTUAL LEARNING VS TRADITIONAL LEARNING IN THE AGE OF CONVERGENCE - A CASE STUDY AT JAZAN UNIVERSITY KSA
Authors: Ansari Heena Nadeem
Published: April 2023

The emergence of Covid-19 created the stipulation for virtual learning as a teaching platform. This study aims to ascertain the perception of ESL learners about virtual education in contrast with the Traditional one in the age of convergence. The comparative analysis will focus on fathoming the influence of these two platforms' engagement and interaction intensity with the ESL learners and the repercussion of the teaching and learning styles adopted to compete for the hostile circumstances of Covid-19. The methodology used is the quantitative comparative analytical method of research. An electronic questionnaire was used to collect initial data from two samples of classroom size of 60 each; adopted one population from virtual learning and another from a traditional setting. The finding shows that the sample of the virtual learning could have been more satisfied with the engagement, interaction and teaching methods. In contrast, the second sample experienced a wide variety of exposure to the learning style, communications, and engagement and was satisfied with traditional learning. Therefore, to increase the activities and study convenience, blended learning would be a better option to improve learners' contentment.
DECODING SILENCE IN THE AISLE OF POWER ACQUISITION IN COETZEE’S DISGRACE AND KING’S GERALD’S GAMES
Authors: Manshi  , Arora Palak
Published: April 2023

‘Silence’ refers to the forbearance from ambient audible sounds and writings. In a rhetorical context, silence can be seen as a gesture of the ‘pregnant pause’, where the moment of silence denotes the omission of noise and signifies a space left for ponderous thoughts. Silence itself is an expression well described by authors like Thomas Hardy, Maya Angelou, J.M. Coetzee, Stephen King, and Jay Asher. Since, the concept of silence is intertwined with violating women’s honour, it finds its expression in the form of psychological trauma and incomprehensible emotions. In Disgrace, J.M Coetzee shatters the premonitions expected of women in a situation of brutal rape by depicting the power of silence to venture out for new options through Lucy's portrayal. Unlike Coetzee, Stephen King, in his novel Gerald’s Game, portrays its offset by critiquing Jessie’s silence, which thrust her into hard times. This paper aims to explore the nuances of silence in the selected novels of Coetzee and King and also tries to highlight the relation of silence with resilience as well as power acquisition associated with a promise of comfort.
Climate-friendly rice - characterisation of rice varieties associated with low-methane emissions and improved bioenergy properties
Authors: Hu Jia
Published: April 2023

Paddy rice cultivation contributes to global warming by emitting methane into the atmosphere. The aims of the work presented in this thesis were to breed climatefriendly rice varieties, to increase rice straw utilisation to reduce the impact of rice cultivation on the environment. The results showed that fumarate and ethanol were the two major exudate compounds from SUSIBA2-rice roots regulating methane emissions from SUSIBA2-rice paddies. A naturally occurring low-methane rice variety was identified and field testing demonstrated that it could be successfully grown in Uppsala, Sweden, opening up possibilities for expanding rice cultivation into high-latitude countries. Key candidate genes important in adaptation of rice to Scandinavian light and climate conditions were identified. By crossing a naturally occurring low-methane rice variety with four high-yielding elite varieties, four independent lines of low-methane rice with high yield potential were developed. Field trials demonstrated that methane emissions from the selected lines were reduced by 70%. Analysis of carbon allocation and molecular analyses of gene activities revealed that sugar transporters such as SUT and SWEET participated in allocation of carbon to aboveground tissues, contributing to the high yield and lowmethane properties. The results also indicated that increasing the lipid content in rice straw could increase its value in bioenergy production. Overall, this thesis shows that plant breeding can successfully address several pressing issues affecting sustainability in rice production by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing crop productivity and diversity, and improving bioenergy production from straw.
Генеза кримінально-правових норм про кримінальну відповідальність за протиправний вплив на результати офіційних спортивних змагань
Authors: Анісімов Д. О.
Published: April 2023

У статті автором було проаналізовано вітчизняне та міжнародне законодавство яке так чи інакше стосується питання кримінальної відповідальності за протиправний вплив на результати офіційних спортивних змагань. Що в свою чергу надало змогу окреслити наступні періоди його встановлення: 1) перший період від середини XIX до початку ХХ ст. – царський період, який характеризується активним формуванням законодавства, яке встановлювало кримінальну відповідальність за хабарництво; 2) другий період від початку ХХ до кінця ХХ ст. – радянський період, який характеризується вдосконалення кримінального законодавства, щодо відповідальності за хабарництво; 3) третій період від кінця ХХ по теперішній час – період незалежності України, який характеризується встановлення кримінальної відповідальності за протиправний вплив на результати офіційних спортивних змагань. Автор переконаний, що дослідження історії становлення кримінально-правових норм про кримінальну відповідальність може бути певним дороговказом щодо удосконалення чинних норм про кримінальну відповідальність за протиправний вплив на результати офіційних спортивних змагань.
Підстави криміналізації «створення, керівництва злочинною спільнотою або злочинною організацією, а також участі у ній»
Authors: Павленко В. С.
Published: April 2023

Стаття присвячена дослідженню підстав криміналізації за такі злочинні діяння, як створення, керівництво злочинною спільнотою або злочинною організацією.     Проаналізовано питання міжнародного характеру, а саме нинішні загрози національній безпеці України з боку організованої злочинності та впливу корумпованих злочинних груп, що перетинають кордони та перетворюються у транснаціональну злочинність. Згідно з Глобальним індексом організованої злочинності Глобальної ініціативи проти транснаціональної організованої злочинності в 2022 році, до лютого 2022 року українська організована злочинність (як одна з) формувала найсильнішу кримінальну екосистему в Європі. Гострими проблемами постають питання корупції, що у свою чергу, разом з організованою злочинністю пустили своє коріння в усі сфери функціонування держави, завдавши величезної шкоди її розвитку. Визначено, що створення, керівництво злочинною спільнотою або злочинною організацією є суспільно небезпечними діяннями, які підриваються довіру та ускладнюють відносини України з іноземними державами. Проаналізовано звіти міжнародних організацій, правоохоронних органів України щодо збільшення і розвитку визначених злочинних дій, їх вплив на світову злочинність та дії вчинені з боку владних органів України. Підкреслено, що боротьба з організованою злочинністю, зважаючи на її транснаціональний характер, є однією з світових проблем, що вимагає консолідації зусиль усіх держав і застосування комплексу міжнародно-правових норм і норм національного законодавства, а також превентивних заходів, у тому числі заходів кримінально-правовий характер. Розуміючи небезпеку цього фактору та загрози, які несуть дестабілізаційні дії організованої злочинності, повинні відбуватися ефективні заходи, спрямовані на знешкодження організованої злочинності, зменшення її впливу на політичну, економічну та безпекову ситуацію в державі. Тому подолання цього явища перетворюється у надзвичайно складну проблему, яка становить загрозу розвитку держави, стабільності і безпеці суспільства, сприяє підриву демократичних інститутів і цінностей.
Громадські організації як інструмент децентралізації державної влади
Authors: Кутепова М. В.
Published: April 2023

Досліджено взаємовідносини інститутів громадянського суспільства і органів державної влади в умовах децентралізації. Показано, що новітні тенденції розвитку України, які пов’язані з розширенням громадської участі, активізацією різноманітних соціальних спільнот, що самоорганізуються та інтенсивним збільшенням кількості та впливу недержавних, некомерційних рухів, об’єднань і організацій, з якими все інтенсивніше взаємодіють органи державної влади, вимагають більш ретельного дослідження. Досвід Великої Британії, як країни зі сталими демократичними інститутами є цінним для України, розвитку більш інтенсивної взаємодії громадянського суспільства та органів державної влади в умовах децентралізації. Велика Британія є зразком децентралізованого політичного управління, заснованого на культурі громадянського суспільства і представництві місцевих інтересів у національному уряді. Дослідження активної і багатосторонньої діяльності НДО уможливлюють більш глибоке розуміння сутності громадянського суспільства, ретельно проаналізувати питаннях взаємовідносин громадянського суспільства і держави.
Управління та комунікації в системі охорони здоров’я в Польщі: правове та організаційне забезпечення
Authors: Лахижа М. І. , Качан Я. В.
Published: April 2023

Метою статті є вияснення специфіки правового та організаційного забезпечення  управління і комунікацій в системі охорони здоров’я Республіки Польща та виробленні пропозицій щодо можливості використанні польського досвіду в Україні. Теоретичною основою статті стали публікації українських та польських вчених з питань організації публічного управління сферою охорони здоров’я. Враховуючи історичну, ментальну та соціально-економічну близькість в процесі дослідження моделей реформування менеджменту в системі охорони здоров’я для України є цікавим досвід Польщі, зокрема щодо формування сучасного менеджменту управління та комунікації в сфері охорони здоров’я. Для підготовки статті використано нормативно-правові акти Республіки Польща, інформацію з сайтів органів влади, публікації у ЗМІ, матеріали соціологічних досліджень, а також власні спостереження авторів, пов’язані з діяльністю органів державної влади Республіки Польща, отримані під час навчальних поїздок. Розглянуто теоретичні положення державного управління системою охорони здоров’я Польщі шляхом вивчення системи охорони здоров’я на перетині економічних, юридичних та соціологічних наук, що визначає її властивості як комплексного об’єкта державного управління; впливу політичних та економічних факторів на розвиток державного управління системою охорони здоров’я; напрямів гармонізації інституційних інтересів суб’єктів суспільних відносин. Оцінено нормативно-правове поле реформи медичної галузі в Польщі. Показано роль та завдання Міністерства охорони здоров’я та  Національного фонду здоров'я. Охарактеризовано ключову роль органів територіального самоврядування в частині створення та утримання медичних установ, показано розподіл повноважень між ґмінами та іншими рівнями територіального самоврядування. Показано досягнення та недоліки польських реформ та відмічено можливості використанні польського досвіду в Україні, які обмежуються як фінансовими проблемами, так і організаційними можливостями.
Кібербезпека як складник політики фінансової безпеки держави
Authors: Мунько А. Ю.
Published: April 2023

Обгрунтовано місце кібербезпеки в політиці фінансової безпеки держави та особливості формування систем кібербезпеки в державно-управлінській діяльності в умовах війни. Визначено ключові етапи забезпечення ефективності системи управління розвитком кібербезпеки як складника реалізації політики фінансової безпеки держави. Доведено, що кібербезпека розширює сферу класичної фінансової безпеки та включає всі інформаційні технології, пов’язані з мережами, програмами, процесами та інформацією про фінансові потоки. Запропоновано  основні заходи протидії кіберзагрозам у контексті політики фінансової безпеки, що передусім передбачає застосування стратегічного підходу в частині розробки секторальної стратегії кібербезпеки у рамках політики фінансової безпеки, визначення пріоритетних заходів, вжиття яких гарантуватиме кіберзахист потоків державних і приватних фінансових ресурсів, захист інформаційно-телекомунікаційної інфраструктури від кібератак та інших загроз в фінансово-економічному просторі держави.