bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
الشراكة الاوروجزائرية وخيارات الدبلوماسية الجزائرية بين تحدي الاستمرار، ونجاح التغيير
Authors: الهتّاش ناجي محمد
Published: March 2022

الملخص

لم يكن مفهوم الشراكة Partnership في العلاقات الدولية من المفاهيم القديمة، فهو مفهوم حديث، ظهر في سبعينيات القرن الماضي، وكان له علاقة بمفهوم الاعتمادية المتبادلة، وأصبح المفهوم أكثر تداولا بعد انتهاء  الحرب الباردة وولادة وضعاً دولياً جديداً، تمثل بالدعوة الى أحادية قطبية مما افرز تحديات كبيرة أمام العديد من الدول خاصة النامية منها، والتي راحت تبحث عن مكان لها في الاستقطابات الاقتصادية الدولية، في ظل نظام دولي يميل الى التكتلات الدولية وسياسة عالمية معولمة اتسمت بالانفتاح الاقتصادي بين الدول، سواء الغنية منها التي تهدف التوسع في أسواقها العالمية، أو الفقيرة الراغبة بشغف الاستفادة من هذه اللحظة التاريخية لتحقيق تنمية مستدامة. وتبرز الشراكة الاورومتوسطية التي أرسى أسسها إعلان برشلونة 1995، مثالا لهذه الشراكة، والتي أسست لعلاقات دولية بين ضفتي البحر المتوسط، على الرغم من عدم التوازن في هذه العلاقات، ومنها العلاقة الاوروجزائرية

الكلمات المفتاحية:علاقات،أوربا،الجزائر،شراكة،أسس
المصلحة التأمينية في عقد التأمين البحري
Authors: محمد خلف الرقاد أسماء
Published: March 2022

نظراً لما تشكله التجارة البحرية من أهمية في حياة الأمم والشعوب، حيث أن معظم البضائع يتم نقلها بحراً فقد تتعرض هذه البضائع أو حتى السفن إلى خطر كبير، ذلك دعا إلى ضرورة إيجاد طريقة لحمايتها، وإعادة الثقة إلى هذا النوع من النقل، باستحداث قواعد قانونية تنظم التأمين البحري وقد نظم المشرع الأردني في قانون التجارة البحرية- مع الاحتفاظ بتطبيق قواعد القانون المدني- في حالة فراغ النص على أي مسألة متعلقة بالموضوع بمالا يتعارض مع قواعد قانون التجارة البحرية، وحيث أنه من ضرورات وأساسيات عقد التأمين وجود المصلحة التأمينية، فلا تأمين بلا مصلحة، فإنه لا بد من قيام مصلحة معتبرة قانوناً بين التأمين والشيء أو الشخص موضوع الـتأمين، وذلك منعاً للمقامرة ولإمكانية  قياس حجم الخسارة، مع ضرورة توافر شروط المصلحة بأن تكون مادية ومشروعة لا تخل بالنظام العام والآداب العامة (*).

 

(*)    الباحثة، د. أسماء محمد خلف الرقاد، دكتوراه في القانون الخاص، استاذ مساعد، جامعة البلقاء التطبيقية، عمان- الأردن.
ظاهرة التحرش المعنوي في العمل إشكالية التجريم والتعويض عن الضرر؟
Authors: فيدمة عبد الحق
Published: March 2022

يتناول هذا المقال ظاهرة التحرش المعنوي في التنظيمات الإدارية كظاهرة سلبية و انحراف في السلوك من وجهة نظر سوسيولوجية وجريمة من وجهة نظر قانونية حيث يبحث في مسالة تجريم الظاهرة في قانون العمل الجزائري مقارنة بأغلب الدول الأوروبية التي سبقت في وضع نصوص تجرمها بحيث يتعرض لمختلف النصوص في تشريعات عدد من الدول الأوروبية واثبات أركان جريمة التحرش المعنوي من اجل تنبيه المشرع الجزائري و الهيئات المختصة لاتخاذ موقف و تجريم الظاهرة و التي تشكل معاناة حقيقية للموظف الجزائري في العمل من خلال تأثيرها على أدائه وتهديدها لصحته النفسية والعقلية بالإضافة إلى تردي الخدمة العمومية التي أصبحت محل احتجاج من طرف المواطن .
التكتل الإقليمي المغاربي وتداعيات أزمة بناء الدولة في ظل التحولات الإقليمية الراهنة.
Authors: صيــاد بــلال
Published: March 2022

إن بناء تكتل على المستوى الإقليمي يستلزم بناء دولة حديثة (دولة الحق والقانون، دولة المواطنة)، وعلى ذلك فهو يشكل معيارا مرادا تجسيده قيد الواقع. إلا أن عملية التجسيد في هذا السياق هي دائما عرضة لمجموعة من المؤثرات بحكم أن الدولة توجد بنيويا في إطار مجموعة من التفاعلات يفرضها الوضع الراهن بتحولاته.

   وعليه بناء الدولة الحديثة لا يكون أبدا فعلا معزولا عن التحولات الإقليمية، لذا نرى هذا الفعل من خلال مجموعة من التفاعلات التي تحكم بنيويا مختلف الأنساق بما فيها الدولة.

    كذلك تعتبر ثورات الربيع العربي حصيلة لمجموعة من العوامل الداخلية والخارجية، التي كان لها دور أو تأثير لبنية الدولة في المنطقة العربية دون استثناء، مما أدى إلى سقوط بعض الأنظمة العربية،   وإحداث التغيير السياسي في المنطقة وتأثيرها على التكتلات الإقليمية.      

الكلمات المفتاحية: الدولة المدنية، الأزمة البنيوية، المجتمع المدني.
Digital Pressure Meter Design to Calibrate A Sphygmomanometer Unit Equipped with Data Calibration Recording to External Memory
Authors: Tetra Putra Moch. Prastawa Assalim , Anugrahni Yuliantri Selvi , Lawal Kamilu O.
Published: March 2022

A sphygmomanometer is a medical device used to non-invasively measure arterial blood pressure. To ensure the accuracy of this device, it must be calibrated. The equipment used to calibrate this tool is a Digital Pressure Meter (DPM). This study aims to build a DPM device equipped with SD card storage. The device runs on the MPX5050GP sensor, the measurement results are displayed on a 16x4 Liquid Crystal Display Character (LCD)   This device is also equipped with a leakage test timer, and data storage on the SD Card will be displayed in Notepad (txt) form. The variables measured in data collection were positive pressure and leakage test. The DPM feature of the Rigel Medical UNI-SiM Calibrator is used as the gold standard tool for comparing device accuracy. From the comparison with the gold standard, the smallest error is 0.00% and the largest error is 0.11% on the positive pressure variable and the error is 0.26. % on the leak test variable. The GEA Medical MI-2001 Mercury Sphygmomanometer was used as an under test standard with the smallest measurement error of 0.00% and the largest error of 0.81% and the value of the leak test error compared to the DPM Module which was 0.9%. Data storage is still manual. Automating data retrieval and transfer to computers or other digital gadgets will make it easier for officers who use this DPM tool. The next research will be good using web applications like data storage and processing.
Development of Infrared Therapy Device Based on Android Application Using Bluetooth Communication to Minimize the Patient Contact
Authors: Lusiana Lusiana , Wardani Annisa Fitria , Asif Iqra
Published: March 2022

Infrared therapy is a therapeutic tool that has the function of dilating blood vessels so that blood flow becomes smoother and the healing process of wounds or inflammation in the body is faster. The heat from infrared therapy lamps can also reduce joint or muscle pain. The purpose of this research is to design an infrared therapy device equipped with light intensity settings and a timer controlled by an android. The contribution of this research is the infrared lamp irradiation media system and has also been equipped with a safe distance of 30-70cm using the HC-SR04 sensor, then equipped with a choice of a maximum therapy time of 10-30 minutes which is used to select the length of the therapy process. In addition, it can adjust the light intensity as needed via Android which is connected via the HC-05 Bluetooth module which is enabled to regulate how much light intensity is emitted by the lamp. After carrying out the measurement process, the error value on the timer measurement is obtained from the selection of Low, Medium, and High switches, 10 minutes (1%), 15 minutes (0.6%), 30 minutes (0.3%). The distance measurements are, 10cm (10%), 20cm (2.5%), 30cm (1.6%), 40cm (0%), 50cm (4%), 60cm (1.6%), 70cm (0%).
LITESCAPE.PT - Atlas das Paisagens Literárias de Portugal Continental como uma ferramenta para o turismo literário
Authors: CONSTÂNCIO NATÁLIA , ALVES DANIEL , QUEIROZ ANA ISABEL
Published: March 2022

O elo que une literatura, geografia e turismo literário é, cada vez mais, uma realidade indiscutível. De facto, na esteira dos estudos preconizados por vários investigadores, as representações literárias de paisagens envolvem uma confluência de conhecimentos que integram conceitos e abordagens procedentes de vários campos do saber. O artigo que apresentamos evidencia o trabalho desenvolvido no âmbito do Atlas das Paisagens Literárias de Portugal Continental (uma parceria IELT e IHC, NOVA-FCSH). Este projeto serve-se de ferramentas e metodologias digitais para recolha, análise e divulgação de representações literárias, tendo desenvolvido publicações, eventos e uma aplicação online que sancionam esta abordagem transdisciplinar. O Atlas deve a sua originalidade ao facto de abranger descrições de paisagens de todo o território de Portugal continental, do século XIX até à atualidade, que podem ser analisadas, comparativamente ou não, numa perspetiva estética, geográfica e histórica. Ao utilizador da aplicação LITESCAPE.PT é dado perceber a transformação das paisagens e dos locais que poderão ser efetivamente visitados, no contexto do turismo literário: os lugares como configurados pelos textos e aqueles que lhes serviram de cenário, bem como o espaço diretamente relacionado com a figura empírica do autor.
AL-MUTAMID
Authors: GONÇALVES ALEXANDRA RODRIGUES
Published: March 2022

Al-Mutamid é uma personagem mítica na história do al-Andalus cuja vida despertou o interesse de especialistas e do público em geral. Viveu em Portugal, Espanha e Marrocos, onde acabou por morrer no exílio imposto pela poderosa dinastia Almorávida.  A rota al-Mutamid estende-se de Lisboa a Granada, passando por Huelva e Sevilha. É uma das estradas mais ricas do al-Andalus, uma vez que a herança monumental da Andaluzia é adicionada à de Portugal do período muçulmano. Esta rota, com dois ramos, abrange o canto sudoeste da Península Ibérica fazendo um percurso pelas terras portuguesas até a capital da Andaluzia. Portugal muçulmano era uma parte consubstancial do al-Andalus. As fronteiras entre a Espanha muçulmana e os reinos cristãos do norte mudaram ao longo dos séculos. Durante o califado chegaram ao Douro, mas no período Almoada já estavam a sul do Tejo. Nada separava as áreas do al-Andalus que mais tarde se tornaram parte de Portugal. A rota estrutura uma narrativa baseada numa herança cultural comum entre Portugal e Espanha, e tem na sua origem a convicção que as rotas culturais são um elemento fundamental na construção de uma relação de benefícios mútuos entre cultura e turismo. Este trabalho resulta de uma estreita colaboração com a Fundação Pública Andaluza- El Legado Andaluzi relativo ao período de 2013 a 20182, e discute boas práticas com vista ao desenvolvimento de rotas turísticas e culturais.
A ROTA LITERÁRIA DO ALGARVE
Authors: QUINTEIRO SÍLVIA , BALEIRO RITA
Published: March 2022

Neste capítulo, começamos por apresentar a Rota Literária do Algarve (RLA), o contexto da criação desta proposta e os seus principais objetivos. Num segundo momento, descrevemos alguns dos itinerários que a compõem, salientando as suas características, o seu processo de construção e as estratégias adotadas. Num terceiro momento, a partir da experiência de produção de passeios literários, apresentamos uma proposta metodológica de construção de itinerários literários. Na secção final, enfatizamos o potencial que estes passeios podem ter  em contexto escolar, na ocupação dos mais idosos, na formação de guias locais e na promoção dos autores algarvios junto de um público internacional.
COMIDAS TÍPICAS DA CIDADE DE LAVANDEIRA/TO:
Authors: Trindade Ana Cláudia Leal , Ribeiro Aline Alves , Guilherme Willian Douglas
Published: March 2022

A gastronomia local tem um potencial turístico que pode e deve ser explorado. O Brasil é um país rico do ponto de vista cultural, tanto pela extensão territorial, quanto pela diversidade humana, que resultam nas mais diversas culturas. Para o presente artigo, a principal questão norteadora foi: Por que o patrimônio cultural imaterial relacionado às comidas típicas da cidade de Lavandeira/TO não foi registrado e lembrado pela comunidade como parte da cultura local? Considerando tal aspecto, propôs-se identificar e resgatar algumas das comidas típicas da cidade de Lavandeira. Para tal levantamento, realizou-se um estudo de campo com enfoque qualitativo e descritivo, utilizando a entrevista semiestruturada como instrumento de coleta de dados. A pesquisa pautou-se nos conceitos de patrimônio cultural e na compreensão de patrimônio material e imaterial, focando no patrimônio imaterial específico das comidas típicas e nas práticas da comunidade. Como resultado, a pesquisa apontou a riqueza da cultura da comunidade local representada pelo resgate das comidas típicas da cidade de Lavandeira, indicando a possibilidade de exploração do turismo gastronômico, assim como fornecer elementos para o tombamento municipal e/ou estadual destes patrimônios imateriais.

Palavras-chave: Comidas típicas; Patrimônio cultural; Lavandeira; História local.
Deep Neural Networks for Rapid Simulation of Planar Microwave Circuits Based on their Layouts
Authors: Qi Shutong , Sarris Costas
Published: March 2022

This paper demonstrates a deep learning based
methodology for the rapid simulation of planar microwave
circuits based on their layouts. We train convolutional neural
networks to compute the scattering parameters of general, two-
port circuits consisting of a metallization layer printed on a
grounded dielectric substrate, by processing the metallization
pattern along with the thickness and dielectric permittivity of the
substrate. This approach harnesses the efficiency of convolutional
neural networks with pattern recognition tasks and extends
previous efforts to employ neural networks for the simulation of
parameterized circuit geometries. Training is based on full-wave
simulation data generated via the Finite-Difference Time-Domain
(FDTD) method over a target frequency range. To accelerate
the generation of such data, we build a hybrid neural network
including recursive neural network modules, to compensate
numerical dispersion errors in coarse-grid FDTD. This novel
dispersion compensation scheme allows us to generate accurate
FDTD training data from fast, coarse-grid simulations.
Characterizing Near-Nadir Ka-Band SAR Backscatter from Wet Surfaces and Diverse Land Covers
Authors: Fayne Jessica , Smith Laurence C. , Liao Tien-Hao , Pitcher Lincoln , Denbina Michael , Chen Albert C. , Simard Marc , Chen Curtis W. , Williams Brent A.
Published: March 2022

The forthcoming Surface Water and Ocean
Topography (SWOT) satellite and AirSWOT airborne instrument are the first
imaging radar-altimeters designed with near-nadir, 35.75 GHz Ka-band InSAR for
mapping terrestrial water storage variability. Remotely sensed surface water
extents are crucial for assessing such variability, but are confounded by
emergent and inundated vegetation along shorelines. However, because SWOT-like
measurements are novel, there remains some uncertainty in the ability to detect
certain land and water classes. We study the likelihood of misclassification
between 15 land cover types and develop the Ka-band Phenomenology Scattering
(KaPS) scattering model to simulate changes to radar backscatter as a result of
changing surface water fraction and roughness. Using a separability metric, we
find that water is five times more distinct compared with dry land classes, but
has the potential to be confused with littoral zone and wet soil cover types.
The KaPS scattering model simulates AirSWOT backscatter for incidence angles
1-27°, identifying the conditions under which open water is likely to be
confused with littoral zone and wet soil cover types. A comparison of KaPS
simulated backscatter with AirSWOT observed backscatter shows good overall
agreement across the 15 classes (median r2=0.76). KaPS
characterization of the sensitivity of near-nadir, Ka-band SAR to small changes
in both wet area fraction and surface roughness enables more nuanced
classification of inundation area. These
results provide additional confidence in the ability of SWOT to classify water
inundation extent, and open the door for novel hydrological and ecological applications
of future Ka-band SAR missions.
Quantization: Is It Possible to Improve Classification?
Authors: lu weizhi , Chen Mingrui , guo kai , Li Weiyu
Published: March 2022

 Large-scale classification poses great challenges to  storage and computation. There are two major solutions to address the problem:  data compression and  quantization. In the paper, we study the method of first reducing data dimension by random projection and then quantizing the projections to ternary and binary codes, which has been widely applied in practice. Often, the extreme quantization would  degrade the accuracy of classification due to high quantization errors. Interestingly, however, we observe that  the quantization could result in   performance improvement, rather than degradation, if the data for quantization are preprocessed by sparse transform.  Also,  the quantization gain could be obtained with the random projections of the data, if both the data and random projection matrices are  sparse enough, such that the resulting projections remain sparse.  The intriguing  performance is verified and analyzed  with extensive experiments.

 
Computer Modelling and Circuit Design of a new 8D Chaotic System
Authors: Kopp Michael , Kopp Andrii
Published: March 2022

In this paper,
Matlab-Simulink and LabView models are constructed for a new nonlinear dynamic
system of equations in an eight-dimensional (8D) phase space. For fixed parameters
of the 8D dynamical system, the spectrum of Lyapunov exponents and the
Kaplan-York dimension are calculated. The presence of two positive Lyapunov
exponents demonstrates the hyperchaotic behavior of the 8D dynamical system.
The fractional Kaplan-York dimension indicates the fractal structure of strange
attractors. We have shown that an adaptive controller is used to stabilize the
novel 8D chaotic system with unknown system parameters. An active control
method is derived to achieve global chaotic synchronization of two identical
novel 8D chaotic systems with unknown system parameters. Based on the results
obtained in Matlab-Simulink and LabView models, a chaotic signal generator for
the 8D chaotic system is implemented in the Multisim environment. The results
of chaotic behavior simulation in the Multisim environment show similar
behavior when comparing simulation results in Matlab-Simulink and LabView
models.
Entre l'Aigle, les Lys et la tiare
Authors: Sénié Jean
Published: March 2022

This research focuses on the d’Este cardinals’ diplomatic and religious actions and on their role as mediators between Italy and France. The objective is to uncover the geopolitical foundations of their actions whilst highlighting the different scales thereof. The presence of Ippolito II and Luigi d’Este is studied both in terms of their material presence and their participation in the political stakes of the time. Finally, by examining their modus operandi on the international scene, this study argues that a Catholic identity is emerging which is not heterodox for which crossing the mountains leads to readjustments in manners of expressing and representing the Catholic faith.
Impact of Gamification on Learning and Development
Authors: Gaonkar Dr. Sudhakar , Khan Dr. Dur , Manisha Manisha , Singh Ashish
Published: March 2022

Gamification in learning and instruction is thought to appeal to a wide range of learners by increasing motivation, learner engagement, and social impact. This study aims to give a synthesis of the empirical findings of state-of-the-art literature in the burgeoning topic of gamification in the learning and teaching domain. It presents the most recent scientific evidence on developing trends in technology education and gamification plugins, but also extending the possibilities for future research directions in using gamification to transform instruction and learning. The adoption of gamification in learning and instruction is perceived to have mass appeal among the learners in stimulating motivation, learner engagement and social influence. Various responses and observation were made from employees to study the behavior in a controlled environment in order to understand the level of competency, social relatedness, meaning full task and there decision making freedom.
The Effect of Transformational Leadership of School Principles, Work Culture and Teacher's Work Commitment on Teacher Performance at State Junior High School, City of Banjarbaru
Authors: Murniarsih Erda , Aslamiah Aslamiah , Asniwati Asniwati
Published: March 2022

This study aims to analyze the direct and indirect influence between the principal's transformational leadership, work culture and teacher work commitment on teacher performance at SMPN Banjarbaru City. This research is a descriptive correlation with a quantitative approach which is formulated into a path analysis model. The research population was 407 teachers from 14 schools and 202 respondents were taken as research samples using proportional random sampling technique. Collecting data using a questionnaire instrument and data analysis using descriptive analysis, classical assumption test, and hypothesis testing and path analysis. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant direct relationship between transformational leadership, work culture and work commitment with teacher performance. There is an indirect relationship of transformational leadership through work commitment to the performance of Banjarbaru City Junior High School teachers. There is an indirect relationship between work culture through work commitment and the performance of SMPN Banjarbaru City teachers.
Legal Sanctions Against the plaintiff and Defendant Not in Good Faith in the Mediation Process of Civil Cases
Authors: Prayitno Ahmad Hadi , Farid Farid , Sari Ratih Mega Puspa
Published: March 2022

In the Regulation of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1 of 2016 concerning Mediation Procedures, it provides settlement efforts for the plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases. Mediation is carried out by a mediator, either from a judge mediator or a non-judge mediator. The absence of a mediation meeting by the plaintiff or the defendant who has been properly summoned by the court, in article 7 paragraph (2) is stated as behavior not in good faith. In the provisions of article 22 and article 23 of the Regulation of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1 of 2016 concerning Mediation Procedures, it is stated that legal sanctions can be given by parties who do not have good intentions at mediation meetings.
Effect of Palm oil and Their Main Compounds in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Authors: Saleem Aisha , Naureen Irum , Naeem Muhammad , Tasleem Gulnaz , Ahmed Hassam , Farooq Umar , Ali Tahir
Published: March 2022

Palm oil is edible plant oil derived from the fruits of palm trees. Palm oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)) which is one of the species of palm. It consists of various phytonutrients such as tocotrenols, tocopherols, carotenoids, phytosterols, squalene, and coenzyme. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a global health burden that greatly impact patient quality of life and account for a huge number of deaths worldwide. Palm oil consumption and its effects on serum lipid levels, and cardiovascular disease are found in humans. Palm oil is one of the most stable oils, which help it prolong food storability mostly due not only to its content of saturated fatty acids, but also to its antioxidant compounds. Palm oil plays an important role in the prevention of much pathology (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and cancers). It is widely use in nutrition especially in the food industry and in biodiesel industry. These metabolites show beneficial potential through a direct effect on these risk factors, namely hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes, or by acting on related targets, or exerting general cellular protection.
Physiochemical Role of Nanoparticles in Solid Fuel Cells, Production and Applications in Physics and Chemical Sciences
Authors: Mustafa Syed Zulqurnain , Qureshi Muhammad Danish , jabeen Iqra , Khalid Saman , Hussain Ghulam , Riaz Javaid , Akram Muhammad Nasir , Maqsood Faisal
Published: March 2022

Demand of fuel cells have been increased due to the high potential and incredibly efficient power sources. They have been wide range of applications such as portable fuel cells in laptops, up to huge stationary installations to power data centers. Ordinary cells are not providing good reliability and quality of power while on the other hand, fuel cells with efficient metal body allows the good reliability and quality of power provided does not degrade over time. Fuels cell that comprised of carbon nanotubes have been efficiently used for the fabrication process due to fine catalysis of adoption major barrier to many applications for power generation for commercial, industrial and residential buildings and in remote or inaccessible areas. The carbon-nanotubes are made up of smaller particles of carbon with allow the network of fine fibers while on the other hand, ordinary cells can be designed in storing hydrogen, as per the requirements. Porous Platinum nanotubes nanoporous have been designed to adopt the porosity and flow of the carbon particles for generation of energy. Different oxidants can be employed for fuel adjustments and other site reactions but oxygen is preferable due to their availability. It is easy to maintain the fuel cells adjustment through the use of nanotechnology to the industrials processes for manufacturing of variety of new materials.
Ameliorating Potential of Annona muricata on Testosterone Propionate-Induced benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: BM Onyegeme-Okerenta , FC Anacletus , KR Agene , EM Ubana
Published: March 2022

This study investigated the ameliorating potential of Annona muricata on Testosterone Propionate-Induced Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in male Wistar rats. Sixty (60) adult rats weighing 150 to 250g were grouped into six (6) of ten (10) rats. Group 1 (positive control) was fed with regular rat feeds and water. Group 2 (negative control), and Groups 3 - 6 were given regular feeds, water, and 3 mg/kg propionate for 28 days to induce benign prostatic hyperplasia. Group 3 to 6 were treated with 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 mg/kg A. muricata extract respectively for 28 more days. Semen quality, Benign prostatic hyperplasia biomarkers, oxidative stress enzymes, Biomarkers of cardiac, renal, and hepatic function, Haematological indices as well as testis histology were investigated in treatment groups relative to controls. Results of Groups 3 to 6 show a significant (p<0.05) increase in sperm motility, viability, and count, with a significant decrease (p<0.05) in dead and abnormal sperm cells relative to the negative control. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a BPH indicator, showed a decrease and Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) an increase, however, both changes were non-significant (p>0.05). Cardiac biomarkers creatinine kinase MB (CKMB), D-dimer, and myoglobin, as well as liver, were not affected. The photomicrographs showing lesion in negative control were ameliorated by different concentrations of A. muricata extract and the tissues were restored to normal in treatment Groups 3 to 6. Annona muricata possesses ameliorative potentials on testosterone propionate-induced benign prostate hyperplasia. It has a positive effect on spermatogenesis and therefore, can boost semen quality.
A Diterpene Isolated from Ficus sur Forssk (Moraceae) and it’s Alpha-Amylase Inhibition Activity
Authors: Mikailu Suleiman , Eriarie Afieroho Ozadheoghene , Abo Kio Anthony
Published: March 2022

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide. The objective is to investigate and characterize the alpha-amylase inhibition principles of the leaves of Ficus sur Forssk (Moraceae) used in ethnomedicine for management of diabetes mellitus. Powdered leaves were successively macerated with N-hexane, chloroform and 70% ethanol respectively for three consecutive days. The extracts were assessed for phytochemicals and inhibition of alpha-amylase. Alpha-amylase inhibition was assessed using porcine α-amylase. Bioactive n-hexane extract was fractionated on column chromatography packed with Silica Gel G (mesh 60-120) and eluted with gradient mixture of hexane, ethyl acetate and ethanol. Active fractions (F1 - F5) were purified on preparative thin layer chromatography. Active pure compounds were assessed for bioactivity and identified by spectroscopy (UV, IR, MS and NMR). The n-hexane extracts of the plant exhibited highest significant (p < 0.05) inhibition. Fraction F4 was the most active and was and compound FB was characterized from it as a novel abietane-type diterpene (4,7,10-b-trimethyl-benzofuro[c]-6,6-a,8,9,10,10-a-hexahydroisochromene-7-carboxylic acid) with 55% inhibition of alpha-amylase at 50µg/ml. This work reports for the first time a novel diterpenoid from Ficus sur with alpha-amylase inhibition activity.
Effectiveness of Criminal Law in Tackling Cybercrime: A Critical Analysis
Authors: B Ajoy P.
Published: March 2022

A significant number of nations around the world have enacted cybercrime laws for the purpose of controlling the occurrence of cybercrimes and mitigating its ill effects. However, in spite of enacting such cybercrime laws, available data show that the incidence of cybercrime is rapidly increasing. There are many factors that contribute to the failure of criminal law to fully control cybercrime. These factors include anonymity related issues, jurisdictional issues, extradition related challenges, problems associated with the law enforcement machinery, non-availability of data relating to cybercrime including non-reporting of cybercrimes, difficulties to identify, locate and arrest the cybercriminal, lack of experts, technology related issues, problems posed by international law etc. Since, at present, criminal law is not able to fully tackle cybercrime, there is a need to focus on cybercrime prevention strategies.
Recidivism of Prisoners in Bangladesh: Trends and Causes
Authors: Yesmen Nelufer , Mou Rafia Anjanan
Published: March 2022

, A common belief is expressed that imposing sanction on the criminal offenders is the only procedure to restrain crimes in a society. Many a times the offenders are convicted after committing an offence and after a certain period of time they are released. A large number among them again commit crimes; are rearrested, and resentenced. The preeminent objective of study is to explore the patterns and trends of recidivism and also to identify the causes of recidivism among prisoners. The study finds that deficits in education, employment, and housing as well as the lack of treatment programs pose significant barriers to the successful reentry of inmates released from prison. Moreover, outdated laws and procedures and long term justice system process are the main factors of recidivism in Bangladesh. There have been used differential association theory, classical school thought of criminology to explain the patterns, trend and causes and inoculation theory as prevention or reduction of recidivism of prisoners. This study concludes with a discussion that offers suggestions for future research.
Factors Preventing IDPs from Returning to their Usual Residence in Maiduguri, Borno State
Authors: Mu’azu Idris , Geidam Aisa Isa , Umar Aisha Ibrahim
Published: March 2022

The study looked at what is preventing IDPs from returning to their normal house in Maiduguri, Borno State. The study's specific objectives were to assess IDPs' rights regarding relocation to their usual home of residence, examine the implications of insufficient funds for rebuilding IDPs' usual home of residence, examine the implications of insecurity on IDPs' relocation to their usual home of residence, and finally assess the effect of insecurity on IDPs' relocation to their usual home of residence. Primary and secondary sources were used to compile the data. The respondents were given a questionnaire to fill out as part of the primary data collection. A total of 400 people from Maiduguri were surveyed. The study looked at a variety of ideas, with human needs theory serving as the study's theoretical framework. The idea covers the essential cause for IDPs returning to their customary place of residence in order to alleviate the difficult circumstances faced by IDPs who have lost their homes, jobs, and families, among other things. Food, shelter, healthcare, education, and clothing are among the basic needs of IDPs. The findings revealed that Internally Displaced Persons have the right to relocate to their usual home of residence and the right to request and receive protection. The study further revealed that Internally Displaced Persons have the right to humanitarian assistance from national authorities without discrimination and the right for assistance in restoring family link, Health care, education, and economic and social rehabilitation are all things that need to be addressed. The findings also stated that due to a lack of funds, the funding for restoring IDPs' customary place of living is insufficient. It was discovered that returning IDPs are frequently attacked by militants in their homes and are frequently kidnapped by the group. It recommends that the Borno State governments should enact a local law in the State to compel IDP’s management agencies at all levels to stringently observe the U.N. Guiding Principles on the protection of the right of Internal Displacement on relocation to their settlement. The Nigerian Government should fight corruption and ensure a direct link between the management agencies and the IDP's. Contingency plans should be made financially and bureaucratically in anticipation of displaced events to accommodate the rapid nature of displacement, the bureaucratic process involved in the release of finances and other resources for the administration of IDPs should be simplified.
Clinical Evaluation and Semen Analysis in Male Infertility - A Study on 100 Cases
Authors: M khter , Z Bhuiyan M. N. , S Siddique , T Aleem N. , M Jahan , N Sultana S.
Published: March 2022

One of the important and underappreciated reproductive health problems in developing countries is the high rate of infertility and childlessness. A cross-sectional type of descriptive study was conducted to evaluate the male fertility status by the conventional semen analysis. This study was conducted in which 100 men with age ranged from 20 to 45 years of a primary and secondary infertile couple of more than one year, in the Infertility OPD of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka during October 2012 to March 2013. They were divided into two groups depending on the results of their semen analysis: 35 with abnormal semen and 65 with normal semen profile. The mean (±SD) age was 34.0±4.7 years in patients with abnormal semen and 33.9±5.6 years in patients with normal semen. Nearly one-third (31.42%) of the patients was a farmer in abnormal semen and 7.7% in normal semen. The majority (62.85%) of the abnormal semen patients worked in hot environments, STD was found 20.0% in patients with abnormal semen and 3.1% in patients with normal semen, mumps observed 8.6% in abnormal semen and 3.1% in normal semen patients. Surgical history was found 11.4% in abnormal semen and 1.5% in normal semen patients. Positive family history of infertility was found in 8.6% of abnormal semen patients but no positive family history of infertility was found in normal semen patients. Varicocele was found 25.7% in patients with abnormal semen and 21.5% in patients with normal semen. Primary subfertility was 91.4% in abnormal semen patients and 58.5% in normal semen patients. Farmer, hot working environment, STD, surgical history, positive family history, primary subfertility were significantly (p<0.05) higher in patients with abnormal semen. The highest number of patients were oligospermic (51.4) followed by azoospermia 22.9%, asthenozoospermia 17.1%, teratozoospermia 5.7% and aspermia 2.9%. Occupational exposure, STD, hot environment, past surgical history has a significant negative impact on male infertility.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Pollution in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria and Its Impact on Foeto-Maternal Health
Authors: Abbey Mkpe , O Oloyede , Adebari Adebari , I Kinikanwo , Green Green , Chinko Bruno C.
Published: March 2022

Background: Carbon monoxide is produced in abundance in the Niger Delta, a fact that was acknowledged in the World Bank study of the region in 1995 and the Environmental assessment of Ogoni land by UNEP in 2011. Objectives: To ascertain the extent of CO pollution in the Niger Delta, its impact on foeto-maternal health and to review the pathophysiology and the treatment of the poisoning. Methods: A mixed method study (observational-descriptive and systemic review). A literature review on the above objectives was carried out. The known foeto-maternal impact of CO exposure was extrapolated to the prevailing state of CO pollution in the Niger Delta. Questionnaires distributed to Doctors working in the tertiary Centres in the core Niger Delta focused on the prevalence, clinical presentations and foeto-maternal findings in patients who presented with CO poisoning. Results: There was no data on the prevalence and clinical presentations of CO pollution in the Niger Delta. The ambient and indoors air concentration of CO in the Delta range from 0 ppm to 191μg/m3 but in places within 60-200 metres from crude oil flow stations, the concentrations range from 100 to 5320 μg/m3. Maternal impact of CO pollution ranges from headaches at carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb) levels of 5-20% to maternal death at COHb levels of >66% while in the foetus, it causes birth defects, growth restriction, prematurity and sudden intrauterine and early neonatal death. Conclusion: The core Niger Delta is under perpetual siege of CO pollution and the ambient and indoors air concentration of it in the Delta range from 0 ppm to 191μg/m3.
The Impact of Strategic Planning on the Performance of Telecommunications Sector in Jordan
Authors: Shariah Dua’a Adnan M Abu , Aljber Eyad Jber , amryeen Bashar Al- , Alghushami Abdo
Published: March 2022

Competition in the business environment and rapid global developments have created great challenges for organizations, which increases the importance of strategic planning to ensure business continuity despite any potential crises and competitions. This study aims to clarify the impact of strategic planning on the performance of Jordanian telecom companies. In order to achieve the aim of the study, a comparison approach was adopted by reviewing previous studies that dealt with the subject and discussing the most important results that they reached. Accordingly, he concluded that strategic planning has an active and important role in developing the work of organizations so that it will be reflected positively on them. Therefore, we recommend through this study to activate strategic planning in the departments of Jordanian telecommunications companies to ensure more innovation and creativity in light of the intense competition for telecommunications services in the Jordanian market, with the need to develop a strategic plan to be evaluated periodically in line with the organization's mission and vision to ensure that it remains on the path. The correct approach that you seek in addition to the need to set short and long-term goals and strive to achieve them within the set strategic plan, in addition to the scientific contribution, there must be some obstacles represented in Research because this study during the Corona pandemic there was difficulty in collecting data or conducting interviews, so it is possible in the future to conduct this study by addressing a proposed model that addresses the variables that highlight strategic planning strategies on the performance of Jordanian telecom services companies and collect and analyze data to reach a more comprehensive scientific contribution.
Influenza Vaccination with the Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Severe Illness at the Al-Wafa House for the Care of the Infirm and the Elderly in Massa, Libya
Authors: Qowaider Salema R. M , Sulayman Faraj Sabir , Haduth Rogia A , Ali Marfoua S.
Published: March 2022

SARS CoV-2 is a pandemic infection that is associated with a significant mortality rate in elderly patients due to severe acute respiratory SARS-CoV-2 infection. When compared to adults, children had a lesser vulnerability to SARS-CoV-2 infection and a milder severity. This could be due to the large number of vaccines. This study was aimed to investigate whether the influenza vaccine may reduce the susceptibility and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. 79 inmates and workers at the Al-Wafa House for the Care of the Infirm and the Elderly in the Massa region was enrolled from November 15th to December first, 2020, and were test for SARS-CoV-2 infection by PCR on an oropharyngeal swab and presence of antibodies IgG/IgM against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Clinical data, outcomes, BCG and influenza vaccination status were collected from the medical records. 3% of all subjects were positive for IgG and 16.7% were positive for both IgM and IgG at the same time. While 16.7% were negative for both antibodies. Only 17 workers were vaccinated against influenza on November 1st, all workers had received the BCG vaccination. 78.4% of all workers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG and 16.2% were positive for both SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG. Results from the present study found that 87% of all subjects had BCG vaccination, and this might offer at least partial protection against SARS-CoV-2. Results were also found that a relationship between vaccination against influenza and asymptomatic, mild, moderate, and severe symptoms associated with the SARS-CoV-2 were found at 13.54, 25.64, and 20.14 respectively, at a significant level. However, the relationship between vaccination against influenza and moderate symptoms associated with the SARS-CoV-2 infection was not significant. According to a current study, influenza immunization could lower SARS-CoV-2 mortality. Prospective investigations are required to verify this conclusion.
The Ureteral Stone Cone is A Useful Device for the Prevention of Calculi Retropulsion during Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Proximal and Mid-Ureteric Stones. A Nigerian Experience
Authors: Raphael Dr. John E. , Danagogo Dr. Okigbeye
Published: March 2022

Background: Retropulsion and stone fragment migration is a problem with lithotripsy especially for proximal and mid-ureteric calculi during ureteroscopy, leading to increased operative time, costs, and additional procedures. To overcome this drawback, many strategies have been developed, one of which is the use of anti-retropulsion devices like the stone cone. Objective: To describe our initial experience with the use of the stone cone during holmium laser lithotripsy in a patient with proximal and mid-ureteric stone for preventing retropulsion. Method: This is a retrospective study carried out on six consecutive patients with proximal with uncommon proximal ureteric stone over a 2year period ureteric stone. TPatients with distal ureteric stone were excluded. The Boston Scientific Stone Cone Nitinol Retrieval Coil was passed beyond the stone and deployed under fluoroscopy to prevent proximal stone and fragment migration. Holmium laser lithotripsy was then carried out. The fragments were removed with graspers and the stone cone was then removed. A double J stent was passed in all cases for about two to a month week and removed. The total operating time was noted. The data on the patient’s age, sex, stone size, Hounsfield, and stone clearance was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: There were six patients, five male, and one female with a mean age of 37.5years with an age range between 27 – 54years. The stone sizes ranged from 7-15mm with a mean dimension of 11.17mm. The Hounsfield of the stones ranged from 539 to 1171HU with a mean of 765.5HU. The operating time ranged from 55 – 90minutes with a mean of 67.5minutes. None had retropulsion with 100% stone clearance. Conclusion: The stone cone is a safe device and is useful during ureteroscopy and lithotripsy for mid-and proximal ureteric stone in preventing retropulsion and improving stone clearance.
Determination of Fraudulent Financial Report: Case of Banking Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Handayani Nanny , Evana Einde
Published: March 2022

The study aims to assess the factors that cause fraudulent financial report in Indonesia by using Fraud Hexagon Theory of fraud. Database uses in the study is from Indonesia’s banking industry year 2019 and 2020. Multiple regression analysis method is applied to analyze the data. Result shows pressure (external) and the element of opportunity (quality of external auditors) correlate positively with fraudulent financial reports. On the hand, proxies such financial stability, financial targets, effective monitoring, number of audit committees, audit turnover, total accruals, GCG score, CEO ego, and WBS – show null correlation. However, all variables in Fraud Hexagon Theory affect fraudulent financial reports simultaneously.
Oil Rents and Human Development Outcomes in Nigeria: Evidence from a Non-Linear Bounds Approach to Cointegration
Authors: Ezekwe Christopher Ifeanyi , Otto Godly , Ozigbu Johnbosco C. , Morris Rachael
Published: March 2022

In this study, the asymmetric relationship between oil rents and human development in Nigeria was examined between 1981 and 2020. Specifically, the nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) model was employed to ascertain how the partial sums of positive and negative changes in oil and gas rents contributed to the human development index (HDI) with time-series data obtained from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report and World Development Indicators (WDI). In addition, unit root and bounds cointegration tests were employed to determine the stationary properties and long-run relationships among the variables. It was found from the unit root test that the variables were fractionally integrated. It is also evident from the bounds cointegration results that HDI has a long-run relationship with oil and gas rents. The findings revealed that oil rent has not yielded the intended and desired positive benefits in terms of improving human development given its insignificant positive contribution to HDI. On the other hand, HDI responded positively to positive changes in natural gas rents and this finding was statistically significant at a 5 per cent level. This implies that an increase in natural gas rents plays a significant role in improving human development. Given the findings, this paper recommends proper management and accountability of the oil rents to create better opportunities for human development. It is also recommended for government to mitigate gas flaring and create enabling environment for more investments in gas resources to provide a roadmap for more investments in human development.
Impact of English Instruction Amount on Omani Students' Willingness to Communicate in English
Authors: Amrani Said Nasser Al-
Published: March 2022

This study examined the role of English instruction on students' willingness to communicate (WTC) in Oman's English foreign language (EFL) context. WTC in a second language (L2) is a multi-faceted construct that integrates psychological, linguistic, and communicative variables to describe, explain, and predict students' communicative behaviour in an L2. This quantitative study employed a survey to assess L2 WTC key variables of informants from Year 1 (116) and Year 4 (88) English major students in higher education. A t-test analysis revealed that Year 4 students had higher WTC in English than Year 1 students, and they also had less communication anxiety than Year 1 students. Conversely, Year 1 students had higher self-perceived communication competence and tended to communicate more frequently than Year 4 students. They also tended to be more motivated than Year 4 students and had higher positive attitudes toward their learning situation, English- speaking community, and interest in foreign language learning. Surprisingly, the data revealed no significant differences in all those variables between Year 1 and Year 4 students.