bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FORM OF SECURITIES LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Mrdak Gordana , Bogavac Milija , Rajković Mile , Žižić Miljan
Published: May 2024

Unavoidable question to determine whether there are and what is the significance for the assessment of the legal nature of securities of changes in essential form, and more precisely, the abandonment of a security as a written document in the form of an incorporeal scriptural record, regardless of whether this principle (let's call it by the principle of registration), realized in the register of accounting or computer techniques.
This is where we encounter the inaccuracy of the formulation adopted until now, which did not come to the fore in the conditions of non-existence of competition in the form of securities. Namely, we identified the legal relationship from the security with its apparent form as an essential form. In order to examine the legal nature, not of a security as a form (which cannot have a legal nature in the aforementioned sense), but of the right embodied in such a form, it is clear that we are talking about and establishing the existence of possible effects of changes in the form in which it is incorporated, i.e. presented (in a dematerialized way) the same right.
DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN DEMOCRATIC STATES AND THEIR POLITICAL SYSTEMS WITH REFERENCE TO THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors: Petrović Slobodan , Ljubojević Ratko , Blanuša Andrija
Published: May 2024

The identity of a state is expressed in its external relations, as well as in its internal organization, i.e. the policy it implements. A democratically formed political system implies that the state is successfully organized, the main understanding of society is freedom and justice, democracy does not know war, the principles of justice rule between groups, which means that each group with its own characteristics has the freedom to organize its life and relations with all others groups, the right of independent development must be nurtured, which complements the duties of each individual group. The paper presents the theoretical framework of the appearance of modern democratic states, describes the contemporary practice from developed political systems, expresses the effects of the modern political system and defines three approaches to assessing the validity of the political system, shows a special review of the political system of the Republic of Serbia. The scientific and social justification of this research work is based on pointing out and highlighting the factors that contribute to a greater degree of democracy and less class differences, which certainly determines the political system and society of a modern state, where the Republic of Serbia aspires to be.
The Degree of Implementation of Sustainable Leadership by Jeddah School Principals and its Relationship to Organizational Commitment from the Teachers' Point of View
Authors: Alfadeel Mohammad , Alotaibi Ghalib , Alghamdi Abdulkarim
Published: May 2024

The aim of the research is to identify the degree of implementation of sustainable leadership by school principals in Jeddah and its relationship to organizational commitment from the teachers' point of view, and the degree of practice of organizational commitment by teachers in the Kingdom from the teachers' point of view, as well as to reveal the relationship between sustainable leadership and organizational commitment, and also to reveal the differences between the degree of practice of school principals in Jeddah for sustainable leadership in the light of the variables of gender and experience and the detection of differences in and the degree of perception of teachers in Jeddah applying organizational commitment in the light of the variables of gender and experience. To achieve the objectives of the study, a quantitative approach was followed that combines the survey and correlation methods. The sample of the study consisted of (612) male and female secondary school teachers. The researchers used the sustainable leadership questionnaire prepared by Kalvan (2015) and the organizational commitment questionnaire prepared by Ghali and Dahleez (2015). The results of the research showed that the general trend of school principals' practice of sustainable leadership is high from the teachers' point of view. The results also showed that the general trend of teachers' practice of organizational commitment was high. It was also found that there is a statistically significant positive relationship between sustainable leadership and organizational commitment. Also, the results showed that there were statistically significant differences in the degree of practicing sustainable leadership by school principals in Jeddah from the point of view of their teachers, due to the gender variable in favor of females. Also, there are no statistically significant differences in the degree of practice of sustainable leadership by school principals in Jeddah from the point of view of their teachers due to the variable of experience There are also statistically significant differences in the degree of teachers' perception of organizational commitment in Jeddah due to the gender variable in favor of females. There are also statistically significant differences in organizational commitment attributed to experience in favor of teachers with years of experience between 10-20 years.
El Impacto de las Estrategias Motivacionales en el Desempeño Académico de Estudiantes de Bachillerato
Authors: Paredes Cervantes Margarita Isabel , Vásquez Rojas Victoria Rosario , Martínez Lucio Lissette Verónica , López Maza Jessica Margoth , Zambrano Castillo Gabriela Elizabeth
Published: May 2024

La motivación es un determinante crucial en varios contextos de la existencia cotidiana, por lo que tiene una importancia significativa. De ahí que se realizó una investigación en la Unidad Educativa “Ramón Moncayo”, enfocada en los estudiantes. Este estudio descriptivo utilizó técnicas cuantitativas para conocer las correlaciones y características del desempeño y la motivación de los estudiantes de secundaria. Los estudios indican que los niños exhiben niveles más altos de motivación para tener éxito, lo cual es independiente de su promedio de calificaciones. Está claro que los instructores no suelen evaluar el desempeño académico de los estudiantes, lo que podría afectar negativamente su aprendizaje y avance. La motivación permite la adquisición y transmisión de información, sirviendo como fuerza orientadora del esfuerzo y la dedicación de los estudiantes en la educación superior. El interés y el progreso personal del estudiante dependen de la motivación.
Configuración de una red industrial mediante la incorporación de un PLC S7 1200 para manejo de entradas digitales mediante Touch Panel
Authors: Morales Cevallos José Williams , Suarez Cagua José Gonzalo , Calero Durango Romel Franklin , Iza Toapanta Edison Patricio , Párraga Veliz Luis Damián , Cedeño Olalla Víctor Hugo
Published: May 2024

La presente investigación “Configuración de una red industrial mediante la incorporación de un PLC S7 1200 para manejo de entradas digitales mediante touch panel” tiene inicio con la utilización del módulo didáctico, por medio de una programación se realiza una comunicación Profibus entre el dispositivo electrónico denominado controlador lógico programable S7 1200 con CPU 1212C que cuenta con alimentación AC, entradas digitales en DC y salidas de tipo relé, una pantalla touch de 4 pulgadas para desarrollar la interfaz hombre máquina HMI KTP 400 de la marca Siemens y un ordenador que puede ser de escritorio o laptop, se utilizan las entradas digitales para el envío de señales entre estos dispositivos electrónicos, para la activación y desactivación de las salidas dependiendo de la programación en el ordenador, por medio del diagrama ladder o diagrama por contactos se realiza la programación con mayor facilidad en el software TIA Portal V14, las conexiones entre estos dispositivos electrónicos se lo realizan por medio de un cable de comunicación de Ethernet con entrada y salida con conector RJ45, se describe el proceso de diseño y construcción de la red de comunicación, justificando cada uno de los elementos electrónicos determinados por medio del criterio técnico de selección.
Rasgos psicológicos de entrenadores de fútbol en España y variables sociodemográficas
Authors: Gutiérrez Caballero Juana María , Blázquez Manzano Alberto , Feu Sebastian
Published: May 2024

This paper studies the psychological strengths of a sample of 260 football coaches in Spain and their relationship with several socio-demographic variables. The Football Coaches Personal Strengths Questionnaire composed of 27 items under four dimensions: motivation, weaknesses, personal development and credibility. The results show high scores on the variables motivation, training and credibility (M > 4.2) but low scores on weaknesses (M=1.82). In the correlational analysis, weakness correlates negatively with the other three dimensions; whereas does positively with motivation and people formation (rs ≥.43). Similarly, significant differences are found in relation to the gender of coaches (men > women) and motivation. And also with respect to the sex of the team (women > men) and age of the coaches (31-40 < 41-55 years), in relation to the training of people.

Este trabajo estudia las fortalezas psicológicas de una muestra de 260 entrenadores/as de fútbol en España y su relación con diversas variables sociodemográficas. Se utiliza el Cuestionario de Fortalezas Personales de Entrenadores de Fútbol, compuesto por 27 ítems englobados en cuatro dimensiones: motivación, debilidades, formación de personas y credibilidad. Los resultados muestran una puntación alta en las variables motivación, formación y credibilidad (M > 4.2) pero bajas en las debilidades (M=1.82). En el análisis correlacional, la debilidad correlaciona negativamente con las otras tres dimensiones; mientras que la credibilidad lo hace positivamente con la motivación y la formación de personas (rs ≥.43). Se encuentran diferencias significativas en la formación en relación al sexo de entrenadores/as (hombres > mujeres) y la motivación. Y también respecto al sexo del equipo (mujeres > hombres) y edad de los entrenadores (31-40 < 41-55 años), con relación a la formación de personas.

Este artigo estuda os pontos fortes psicológicos de uma amostra de 260 treinadores de futebol em Espanha e a sua relação com diversas variáveis sociodemográficas. O Football Coaches Personal Strengths Questionnaire composto por 27 itens em quatro rubricas: motivação, fraquezas, desenvolvimento de pessoas e credibilidade.
Os resultados mostram pontuações elevadas para as variáveis motivação, formação e credibilidade (M > 4,2), mas pontuações baixas para os pontos fracos (M=1,82). Na análise correlacional, a fraqueza correlaciona-se negativamente com as outras três dimensões, enquanto a credibilidade se correlaciona positivamente com a motivação e a formação (rs ≥.43). Da mesma forma, são encontradas diferenças significativas em relação ao sexo dos treinadores (homens > mulheres)  e à motivação. E também em relação ao sexo da equipa (mulheres > homens) e idade dos treinadores (31-40 < 41-55 anos), em relação à formação de pessoas.
EVALUATION OF THE CARBON FOOTPRINT IN THE TREATMENT OF URBAN WASTEWATER IN THE CANARY ISLANDS (SPAIN)
Authors: LORENZO QUIJADA RAUL , PEREZ  BAEZ SEBASTIAN OVIDIO , RAMOS MARTIN ALEJANDRO , DEL RIO GAMERO BEATRIZ , VASWANI JENIFER
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT:
Wastewater treatment plants play an important role within the urban water cycle to prevent the natural water environment and human health from being negatively affected by human activities. However, wastewater treatment processes, such as effluent discharge and indirect emissions resulting from energy or chemical production, also negatively affect the environment. Footprints have been used to track human influence on the environment in different areas of interest and have been applied to assess the sustainability of wastewater treatment plants. In this article, a comprehensive review of footprint assessment was investigated to evaluate the wastewater treatment process in wastewater treatment plants. The review showed that carbon footprinting was used to assess the sustainability of WWTPs, and that other footprint assessment applications (such as nitrogen and phosphorus footprinting) were also introduced to assess eutrophication of water bodies. To promote the application of footprint assessment, this article regulates the study objectives, frameworks, system boundaries, data processing methods, and the resulting interpretation process. The pros and cons of the footprint assessments were discussed and investigated in detail, examining the CO2 production on each island of the Canary archipelago, and several suggestions were proposed to improve the footprint assessments. Analysis of footprint assessments at different wastewater treatment plants revealed that wastewater treatment technologies and scales had a significant impact on footprints. Furthermore, research hotspots identified using a keyword network diagram showed that the water-carbon-energy nexus was a promising direction for future studies. The purpose of the study is to improve the reduction of the carbon footprint both at the level of direct and indirect emissions factors using new tools and methodologies.

Key Words: Footprint; Waste water; Canary Islands
Changes in the lower dental arch in patients treated with conventional brackets and self-ligating brackets – a comparison
Authors:   Czech Orthodontic Society, Hrubá Aneta , Tycová Hana , Kučera Josef
Published: May 2024

Aim: The aim was to assess the changes in the mandible in patients treated with conventional brackets compared to those treated with self-ligating brackets. In particular, we focused on the degree of transversal changes and the length of therapy. Material and method: The sample included 43 patients; 11 men and 32 women. The mean age was 22.2 years. The patients had complete permanent dentition, were treated without extractions, molars in Angle Class I. The subjects were divided into two groups – conventional brackets, self-ligating brackets. Measurements were performed in scans of cast models made prior to therapy (T1), after removal of fixed appliance (T2), the length of treatment was given in months. The changes in intercanine and intermolar distance were compared in teeth and in relevant points on WALA ridge of the mandible. ORTODONCIE | ročník 33 | č. 2/2024 ODBORNÉ PRÁCE / ORGINAL ARTICLES 29 www.ortodonciejournal.cz | e-mail: redakce@ortodonciejournal.cz, office@ortodonciejournal.cz Results: In lower first molars the change in intermolar width was significant in both groups both at T1 and T2. The change was significantly bigger in the group with self-ligating brackets. The change in intercanine width between T2 and T1 was statistically significant only in the group with self-ligating brackets when measured on canine tips. Measurements at FA points (the most prominent point in the middle of longitudinal axis of the clinical crown) did not prove significant change. At WALA the change between T2 and T1 was significant only in the group with self-ligating brackets and only in first lower molars (clinically the change was small). The change in the distance WALA-FA in first lower molars on the left and on the right between T2 and T1 was statistically significant in both groups, however, it was significantly bigger in the group with self-ligating brackets. The difference in the length of therapy was not statistically significant. Conclusion: In patients with self-ligating brackets there is a greater expansion in first molars and canines. We can also observe more prominent vestibular inclination of canines and first molars. In patien
Fertilization of wheat with liquid organic fertilizers under the conditions of a pot vegetation experiment
Authors:   University of Forestry, Bulgaria, Koutev Vesselin , Nikolov Asen ,   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod, Petkova Zdravka ,   Agricultural Academy, ISSAPP “Nikola Poushkarov”, Sofia
Published: May 2024

Vegetation experiment was carried out to determine the efficiency of liquid organic fertilizers application in the initial phases of wheat development. Three types of liquid organic fertilizer with single and double application (in 14 days) were tested -”Extra force”, “Zinovii Corn” and “Zinovii Oil”. All studied fertilizers application have a positive results. Compared to the control treatment, tested organic fertilizers show good results with one application and significantly better results with two applications. “Extra force” and “Zinovii Corn” when applied twice had double effect on yields and height of wheat plants.
Growth performance of juvenile snail (Archachatina marginata) fed different plant leaves
Authors:   University of Buea, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Science, Cameroon, Merlin Tchowan Guy , Ghakanyuy Njodzeka Amabel ,   University of Buea, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Science, Cameroon, Ferdinand Ngoula ,   University of Dschang, Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Science, Department of Animal Science, Cameroon, Joseph Tchoumboué ,   University of Dschang, Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Science, Department of Animal Science, Cameroon
Published: May 2024

To assess the growth performance of juvenile snail (Archachatina marginata) fed different plant leaves, 180 juvenile snails of one month old were divided into 4 treatments (T1, T2, T3 and T4), of 15 snails and 3 replicates in pens equipped with feeders and drinkers. T1 received pawpaw leaves, T2 received cassava leaves, T3 received sweet potato leaves and T4 received blood root leaves. Feed and fresh leaves were measured and served daily, and the leftover also quantified, using an electronic weighing scale (0.01 g precision) to evaluate the feed intake. The results showed that the highest value of feed intake was recorded in animals that received blood root leaves, while the lowest value is registered in the treatment receiving pawpaw leaves. The highest value of leave intake was recorded in the treatment that received pawpaw leaves. The highest values for weight shell length, shell diameter, shell lip width, shell lip height and carcass characteristics of Archachatina marginata fed with different plant leaves were recorded for snails fed with blood root leaves. The lowest value of triglycerides (1.44±0.5) and total cholesterol (4.11±2.66) in the hemolymph was registered in animals receiving blood root leaves compared to other treatments. The lowest value of total protein (26.44±3.28) in the hemolymph was registered in the treatment receiving blood root leaves compared to the treatment that received pawpaw, cassava, and sweet potatoes leaves. In conclusion, blood root leaves can be used as staple diet to improve the productivity of Archachatina marginata.
Comparative study of root and soil microbiological activity in individual and co-cultivation of cabbage (Brassica oleraceae L. var. capitata L.)
Authors:   University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria, Mladenova Gergana , Yordanova Milena ,   University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria, Malcheva Boyka ,   University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: May 2024

A comparative study of root and soil microbiological activity was carried out during independent and co-cultivation of cabbage with other crops: leeks, beans, tagetes, fennel and flower mix. The intercropping of cabbage and flower mix increases the amount of microorganisms in the immediate vicinity of the cabbage roots to the highest degree. The biogenicity of the root zone is the lowest in the variant with cabbage and tagetes. In the independent cultivation of cabbage, a higher value of the total microflora is established compared to the variants with the main cabbage crop and additional tagetes or leek crops. Combining cabbage with flower mix, beans or fennel increased the amount of microorganisms from the rhizoplane and rhizosphere to a higher degree than growing cabbage alone. The main share in the composition of the total microflora is occupied by non-sporeforming bacteria, followed by bacilli. Regrouping was found in the co-cultivation of cabbage and flower mix, and in this variant the amount of spore-forming bacteria was higher than that of non-spore-forming bacteria. Actinomycetes and mold fungi are less represented. Catalase activity was highest in the control, followed by the variant with co-cultivation of cabbage and leek, and lowest in cabbage and flower mix, and cabbage and fennel, depending significantly on the humidity of the variants. Cellulase activity was higher in the variants with crops compared to the control - highest in the co-cultivation of cabbage and leek, and cabbage and tagetes, and lowest in cabbage and beans, depending significantly on the total microflora.
Current Status and Dynamics of the Breznik Sheep Breed in Bulgaria
Authors:   Agriculture Academy, Bulgaria, Institute of Animal Sciences – Kostinbrod, Ivanova Tanya
Published: May 2024

The aim is to establish the current state and dynamics of the Breznik sheep breed in Bulgaria. Information from studbooks, pedigree certificates, primary breeding documentation of the controlled part of the population and the reports of the „Association for Breeding of the Breznik Sheep“ for the period 2015-2023 were used. An analysis was made of the geographical distribution, the dynamics of the number of controlled animals for 9 year period, the possibilities for reproduction, the size and age structure of the herds. The organization „Association for Breeding of the Breznik Sheep“ carries out selection and control, as the only breeding organization working with the Breznik sheep breed at the moment, which numbers 4136 sheep. This fact is a prerequisite for the organization of effective breeding work. The share of farms with flock between 100 and 150 animals is the largest. Controlled sheep are raised on 16 farms in 4 regions of the country, with an average of 259 sheep per farm. The number of young breeding animals is low and provides 16.2% reproduction of ewes and 15.7% of rams. This low percentage of reproduction implies a relatively low selection differential for the main productive traits, resp. less effect of selection. Therefore, it is advisable to leave a larger number of young animals for breeding, which will enable a more precise selection.
Sequence Analysis of some species in the genus Amaranthus L. using Ribulose-1.5 - bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (rbcL) genes
Authors:   Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, Oyelakin Abiodun Sunday , Ossai Sarah Ifeoma ,   Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, Fawibe Oluwasegun Olamide ,   Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, Akinyemi Oluwaseun Faith ,   Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, Obiwole Elizabeth Tolulope ,   Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, Ogeyingbo Joy ,   Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, Obaba Comfort ,   Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Published: May 2024

Bioinformatics is a novel method to investigate evolutionary relationships and genetic diversity among species. This study assessed the evolutionary patterns and genetic diversity of Amaranthus species using ribulose-1.5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (rbcL gene). A total of 20 full FASTA-format rbcL gene sequences for accessions of Amaranthus tricolor, A. dubius, A. cruentus, A. viridis, and A. spinosus from different regions were retrieved from the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Multiple sequence alignment was used to determine genetic variations. A phylogenetic tree was constructed using neighbor-joining clustering method while a distant matrix was created using Tamura-Nei genetic distance model. From position 1 to 22 in nucleotide alignment, only accession KX082771.1 from USA, aligns. The exclusive alignment in this region suggests an exceptionally conserved sequence among species, implying a common genetic origin. However, from position 23 to 50, nine different accessions namely MN192576.1, MN204800.1, EF590496.1, GQ248546.1, OQ737000.1, MG246937.1, MN104855.1, MN104858.1, and MN04859.1 align. The phylogenetic tree representing the evolutionary relationships offers insights into the genetic diversity and relatedness of these species within specific regions. The genetic distance matrix shows that sequences within the same region share relatively high similarity scores, indicating a genetic connection likely influenced by their geographic proximity. However, sequences from different regions, exhibit moderate genetic differences, emphasizing the genetic diversity across geographically distinct regions. The observed genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships among accessions of Amaranthus revealed by rbcL genes highlight the unique genetic features of these species in different regions, and therefore should be explored for their genetic improvement and conservation purposes.
PENGARUH KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL TERHADAP ETIKA KOMUNIKASI BERDASARKAN ALQURAN PADA MAHASISWA INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM AL-ZAYTUN INDONESI
Authors: Azzahraa Hanifah , Abdurrazaq Muhammad N. , Satria Alfi
Published: May 2024

Komunikasi tidak selalu berjalan efektif dan seringkali terhambat oleh masalah etika. Masalah etika sendiri, dapat berubah pada situasi tertentu, terutama saat emosi tengah berubah. Sebagai mahasiwa, perlu adanya kesadaran untuk pengenalan dan pengelolaan emosi yang baik untuk komunikasi yang berkualitas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kecerdasan emosional terhadap etika komunikasi berdasarkan Alquran pada mahasiswa Institut Agama Islam Al-Zaytun Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif, menggunakan regresi linear sederhana untuk mengetahui pengaruh. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini sejumlah 88 responden yang terbagi pada kelompok KPI dan non KPI. Hasil dari penelitian ini diperoleh nilai konstanta 31,176, dan nilai koefisien regresi bernilai positif sebesar 0,623. Diperoleh nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 ≤ 0,05. Nilai t-hitung sebesar 5,837 > t-tabel 1,987. Sehingga, kecerdasan emosional berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap etika komunikasi berdasarkan Alquran pada mahasiswa Institut Agama Islam Al-Zaytun Indonesia. Nilai koefisien determinasi kecerdasan emosional terhadap etika komunikasi mahasiswa Institut Agama Islam Al-Zaytun Indonesia sebesar 28,4%.
Rhinoplasty is a Common Procedure in Plastic Surgery
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Europe, Franjic Sinisa
Published: May 2024

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that solves aesthetic and functional problems of the nose, such as a protruding nasal septum, humped nose or deviated septum. The nose is the most visible organ on the human body and is therefore the most exposed to the views of others, and for this reason an increasing number of people decide to correct it. In addition to the external deformation, there are also deformations of the internal structures of the nose that cause difficulty breathing
Islamic Banking Performance in Majority and Minority Muslim Region
Authors: Thaib Irwan , Puspaningrum Astrid , Hussein Ananda Sabil , Prabandari Sri Palupi
Published: May 2024

Islamic Banking attracted many consumers in many Muslim majority countries. The rules and obligation to follow the Islamic law is one of key factors that make this banking is popular in Muslim community. There is also interesting fact that many Non-Muslim also become customers of this Islamic Bank.  They found the business operation of Islamic Bank is interesting, with no interest and transparency. This study examines the collaboration and internal resources on Islamic Banking Performance with Majority and Minority Muslim Community region as moderator. Another objective of this study is to analyze the collaboration strategy as a mediator in the relationship between Innovation and Business Performance. This research used a quantitative method with structural equation modelling analysis. Data was collected from 300 Sharia bank executives throughout Indonesia. Data was processed using SmartPLS version 4.1.0 to analyze the hypotheses for this study. The results showed that Majority and Minority Region has no moderation impact to Collaboration on Business Performance (β = .03, p = .04), The Majority and Minority Region also has no moderation effect to Internal Resources on Business Performance (β =- .01, p = .75), Internal Resources impact to Business Performance (β =- .35, p = .00). Furthermore, Collaboration Strategy mediated the relationship between Internal Resources and Business Performance (β =- .16, p = .00). This research finds that Majority and Minority Region has significant direct effect on Business Performance
Narcissism and Its Association with Neurotic Tendencies Among Students at University Technical Education Colleges in Jordan
Authors: Al-Khamaiseh Omar Soud
Published: May 2024

The goals of this research are to determine the degree of narcissism among students at Jordanian university technical education colleges, investigate the connection between narcissism and neurotic tendencies among the study participants, and determine whether there are differences in the subjects' levels of narcissism based on the gender variable (male versus female student group). Additionally, the study's psychometric and demographic variables will be used to predict the levels of narcissism and neurotic tendencies. A total of (362) students participated in this study during the second semester of the academic year (2023/2024) and were selected randomly. Two scales were applied, namely, the narcissism scale and the neurotic tendencies scale. The findings revealed a medium level (68%) of narcissism among the subjects. A statistically significant and positive correlation between narcissism and neurotic tendencies was observed. Furthermore, in narcissism, statistically significant gender differences were evident. Given the literature and the study results, the researcher ultimately suggested a set of practical practices.
Presenting Innovative Solutions in Response to Variety-Seeking Behavior in Online Retail Customers
Authors: Soleimani Ali , Aghajani Mojtaba , Landaran Saeid
Published: May 2024

Objective: Owners and managers of online retail stores, along with researchers, consistently strive to identify success factors in the online retail domain. One significant factor in the success of online retail stores is attention to consumer behavior. The aim of this research was to present innovative solutions for recognizing variety-seeking behavior in online retail customers. Methodology: This study was applied-descriptive and of the survey type. The research was conducted in two stages. Initially, innovation criteria were extracted from the literature, followed by an examination of the criteria's impact intensity and the causal relationships between them using the DEMATEL technique and MATLAB software, with the tool of pairwise comparison matrices. Findings: The results of the study demonstrated that product innovation, service innovation, process innovation, innovation in online services, and innovation in tools play an effective role in the variety-seeking behavior of online retail customers. Furthermore, the results specified that product innovation, tools and equipment, processes, online services, and after-sales services have the most significant impact on the variety-seeking behavior of customers, in that order. Conclusion: Given the results of the study, it seems that the use of ideation, innovation, creativity in production, presentation, and sale in online retail is essential. In other words, it is necessary for manufacturers of goods and service providers to use new and innovative ideas in the production and presentation of goods and services to be an appropriate response to the needs and variety-seeking behavior of customers.
Experience of using agricultural wastes in concretes for green buildings and structures
Authors:  Стельмах С.А. ,  Щербань Е.М. ,  Паскачев А.Б. ,  Ржевская Т.Г. ,  Маилян Л.Д. ,  Развеева И.Ф. ,  Погребняк А.А.
Published: May 2024

Сельскохозяйственные отходы — перспективный источник сырьевых компонентов для строительных материалов различного рода, в первую очередь бетонов, в составе которых такие отходы могут применяться в качестве заполнителей, наполнителей, армирующих добавок и др. В статье рассмотрены и проанализированы возможности применения сельскохозяйственных отходов в бетоне как замены части вяжущего или дополнения к нему. Такая замена может приводить не только к незначительному ухудшению или сохранению характеристик бетона в сравнении с обычными традиционными бетонами, но, при рационально подобранных дозировках компонентов бетона, и к улучшению его свойств, в том числе механических, а также к увеличению долговечности конструкций. Применение в бетоне таких сельскохозяйственных отходов, как зола рисовой шелухи, биоуголь, банановые и кокосовые волокна, волокна рисовой соломы и финиковой пальмы, конопляная костра, кокосовые орехи, может способствовать их эффективной утилизации, экономии дорогостоящего вяжущего и, тем самым, снижению углеродного следа и повышению экологической и экономической эффективности изготовления бетонов.

Agricultural wastes are a promising source of raw materials for building materials of various kinds, primarily concrete, where such wastes can be used as aggregates, fillers, reinforcing additives, etc. The article deals with the use of agricultural wastes in concrete, discussing and analyzing the potential use of such wastes for replacement of a part of the binder or as an additive thereto. Such replacement can result not only in insignificant deterioration or preservation of concrete characteristics in comparison with usual traditional concrete, but, with rationally selected dosages of concrete components, in improvement of its properties, including mechanical ones, as well as in an increase in the durability of structures. The use in concrete of such agricultural wastes as rice husk ash, biochar, banana and coconut fibers, rice straw and date palm fibers, hemp bark, coconuts, can contribute to their effective utilization, saving expensive binder and, thus, reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing the environmental and economic efficiency of concrete production.
Examining the Role of TV Channels in Promoting Environmental Awareness Among University Students in Pakistan: A Pathway to Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Iqbal Naveed , Zia Sahar , Kazmi Faleeha Zahra , Raiz Samina , Shabbir Aqsa , Tauseef Huma , Muazzam Amina
Published: May 2024

As environmental crises escalate, the need for solutions becomes ever more pressing. In current situation, media outlets play a crucial role in educating the public about environmental issues. This study investigates the role of TV channels in projecting eco-friendly content and examines how university students perceive such content. Utilizing a survey method, data was collected from 110 university students, comprising both male and female, through purposive sampling. Survey questions focused on the role of TV news channels in highlighting environmental issues. Analysis, employing t-tests and descriptive statistics, revealed that a majority of respondents believe TV channels do not allocate sufficient airtime to environmental coverage. Notably, PTV emerged as the leading channel in environmental content production. Furthermore, TV channels effectively promoted initiatives such as the "CLEAN GREEN PAKISTAN" movement and the "Adopt a Park" scheme. The study underscores the potential for TV channels to significantly contribute to environmental awareness among the masses. This research not only sheds light on media influence but also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to environmental sustainability and education.
Addressing Environmental Factors for SDG 3-Health and Wellbeing: Perceived Stress, Sleep Quality, and Coping among Medical Students in Pakistan
Authors: Malik Nudra , Amama Anam , Shabbir Aqsa , Iqbal Naveed , Tauseef Huma , Zia Sahar , Muazzam Amina
Published: May 2024

The objective of this study was to investigate the interplay between perceived stress, sleep quality, and coping mechanisms among medical students, with a view to understand their implications for Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) - "Good Health and Well-being," and considering environmental factors. Conducted as a cross-sectional study and 300 medical university students (152 men, 148 women), aged 18 to 25 years (mean age = 22.73, SD = 1.78), were selected using stratified random sampling based on their academic year. The study employed the Perceived Stress Scale, General Sleep Scale, and Brief COPE to assess the study variables. The results revealed gender differences in coping strategies, with female students exhibiting higher scores in avoidant and emotion-focused coping, while male students leaned towards problem-focused coping. Notably, perceived stress and avoidant coping emerged as significant predictors of poor sleep quality (p<.05) among the participants. This study found significant relationship among use of green spaces, stress, sleep quality, and coping strategies among medical students, aligning with SDG 3's objective of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. Furthermore, while the study did not directly address environmental factors, it indirectly emphasizes the importance of creating conducive environments for health and well-being. Environmental considerations such as access to green spaces and a healthy physical environment can influence individuals' stress levels and sleep quality, contributing to holistic health outcomes. Given these findings, the study recommends that counseling centers in universities develop strategies for managing students' stress and sleep quality, while promoting healthy coping skills. By addressing these factors comprehensively, universities can contribute to enhancing students' psychological well-being and advancing progress towards SDG 3 and create sustainable and healthy environments, as outlined in SDG 13 (Climate Action), to complement initiatives focused on fostering sustainable environments conducive to health and well-being.
Determinants of Mortality in Primigravida in Peoples Medical College Nawabshah.
Authors: Sabeena  , Mumtaz Begum Phull  , Hazooran  Lakhan  , Samina Ghaffar  , Shahneela Karim  , Raishem Ali  , Rashida Akbar Ghumro
Published: May 2024

Objective:  To determine the determinants of maternal mortality in primigravida.
Methodology: This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted from June 2023 to Dec 2023 at the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for women, Nawabshah; a tertiary care center. We studied overall causes of death (direct and indirect) during pregnancy, delivery, and puerperium. Those patients who died after admission were included and analyzed on specially designed proforma. Information collected from hospital records/patient attendants. The reason for admission, status at arrival, cause of death, and potential variables answerable for death were recognized. Data including age, booking status, parity, gestational age, and relevant variables from the current pregnancy, along with the traveling distance from the clinic, was recorded on Performa, and analyses were done on SPSS adaptation 25.
Results: During study period 43 maternal deaths occurred in their first pregnancy. The live birth rate was 10020. MMR counted to 429 per lac live birth. Most frequent death occurs at 19 years of age, from the rural population (62%), the majority un-booked (72%), history of domestic violence (48%) was not uncommon. Among these primigravida; 60% having no formal education, 65% were referral cases presented with obstetrical complication and in labor (34.9%). Almost all deaths were due to direct causes (99%). The highest contribution was by hemorrhage 39.5% (PPH=27.9%+ APH 11.6%), followed by sepsis (27.9%), pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia (18.6%), pulmonary embolism (7%), while 4.7% deaths due to unsafe abortion in early pregnancy complications. We found only 2.3% of deaths due to indirect causes. 
CONCLUSION: It is crucial to highlight that tackling maternal mortality requires a comprehensive strategy, which encompasses enhancing healthcare infrastructure, guaranteeing access to high-quality prenatal and obstetric care, advocating for education and awareness, and tackling social determinants of health. Recognizing and dealing with these factors can help decrease maternal mortality rates for all expectant mothers, including primigravidae.
 
Key words: Primigravida, Maternal Mortality Rate, antenatal care, Obstetric emergency.
Learner Competence Across Cognitive Levels In Undergraduate Medical Education: An Item Response Approach.
Authors: Zeeshan A Rahman  , Syed Imran Mehmood
Published: May 2024

Objective: The current study endeavors to evaluate competence of learners using item response theory approach in undergraduate medical education.
Methodology: The responses of the examinees from first professional year (MBBS) were evaluated for Anatomy discipline to gauge learner competence through knowledge, understanding and application in the subject using item response theory approach (IRT) which is an effective tool to measure the validity (discrimination and difficulty index) of assessment, while KR-20 is used to gauge reliability of the items with statistical software STATA 17. The quality of question and level of examinee responses provide skill level and competence of learners.
Results: The current study found that the C1 and C3 level items from the Anatomy discipline are mostly acceptable and effectively gauge learner competence while flawed C2 level items need complete restructuring. The study also identified weak areas of average learner for items in each cognitive level.
Conclusion: The study found significant role of IRT in effectively estimating competence of the examinees across cognitive levels for each discipline and in building of an effective test pool through assessment of learner ability and construction of quality SBAs to achieve valid and reliable assessment tool.
Keywords: Difficulty index; Discrimination index; Single best answer questions; Cognitive levels; Item characteristic curve.
Analisis Penagihan Pajak Melalui Surat Paksa Untuk Pencairan Tunggakan Pajak di KPP Pratama Padang
Authors: Febrianto Ridwan , Melli Herfina
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana proses pelaksanaan penagihan pajak melalui surat paksa dalam rangka pencairan tunggakan pajak di Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Padang Satu dan kendala yang akan dihadapi aparatur pajak pada saat pelaksanaan penagihan pajak dengan surat paksa serta upaya yang akan dilakukan aparatur pajak dalam menghadapi kendala pada saat melakukan penagihan pajak melalui surat paksa di Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Padang Satu. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan deskriptif, Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari hasil wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah berupa data kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa adanya kendala yang dihadapi aparatur pajak pada saat penagihan pajak yaitu karena tidak update nya data -data atau alamat wajib pajak. Penanganan yang dilakukan aparatur pajak adalah untuk menurunkan angka tunggakan pajak dengan melakukan penagihan surat paksa, penyuluhan dan bekerja sama dengan pemerintah serta aparat hukum.
Treatment adherence among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Jolo
Authors: Saabdulla Sitti Jurmia , Baybayan Sherha , Asiri Masnona
Published: May 2024

This study assessed the level of treatment adherence among pulmonary tuberculosis patients at the Rural Health Unit-Jolo in terms of disease awareness, health care support, and family support. With 33 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, this study reveals the following findings:1) Of the 100 respondents, mostly are male, married within the age range of 30 years old & below, and with high school of education; 2) On the average, patients at Rural Health Unit-Jolo are perceived to have moderate adherence to treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis; 3) Generally, unlike age and civil status, variables such as gender and educational attainment do not significantly mediate in ways how respondents assessed the levels of treatment adherence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis patient at Rural Health Unit-Jolo; 4) Generally, the group of respondents who assessed the level of treatment adherence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis patient at Rural Health Unit-Jolo, in the context of disease awareness as Moderate Adherent is mostly probably the same group of respondents who assessed the level of treatment adherence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis patient at Rural Health Unit-Jolo, in the context of disease awareness in contexts of Family Support and Healthcare Support as Moderate Adherent, respectively; and 5) This study seems to support Health Belief Model (HBM) by Edward C. Green and Elaine Murphy (2020) elucidates the cognitive processes influencing nurses’ behaviors in the context of infection control.
An assessment on the competencies in local governance among the punong barangays in the Municipality of Hadji Panglima Tahil, Province of Sulu
Authors: Adian Nafisa , Asiri Masnona
Published: May 2024

The study evaluates the competencies of Punong Barangays in Hadji Panglima Tahil, Province of Sulu, in terms of delivery of basic services, executive functions, and legislative functions during the Fiscal Year 2023. The study involved 100 respondents, mostly female, married, aged 31+, with high school education and an average monthly income of 5,001-10,000. With 100 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r the findings indicate that Punong Barangays are generally competent in their duties and functions. The study supports the Antal Szerletics, Gerry Stoker, and B. Guy Peter’s model, which emphasizes the importance of establishing a good governance structure to guide and manage sustainability and responsibility. This structure allows leaders to set direction, establish goals, and create policies to execute strategies. Good governance can be conceived as a basket of practices, including professional civil service, anti-corruption policies, transparency and accountability, democratic decision-making, the rule of law, protection of human rights, and independent judiciary. The findings suggest that the Punong Barangays in Hadji Panglima Tahil, Province of Sulu are competent in their duties and functions, with age, gender, average monthly income, and educational attainment not significantly mediating their assessment of competencies.
Maltese Teachers’ Perception of the Use of Digital Resources in the 21st Century Classroom
Authors: Vella Cumbo Tracey Ann
Published: May 2024

This study looks into the use of digital resources amongst state primary teachers teaching the Junior Years (students aged between 7 and 11). It evaluates whether teachers are making use of digital resources, the extent to which they are doing so, and how this is affecting the acquisition of digital literacy skills. The research methodology applied focused on a mixed methods approach. Data were collected from a total of 75 participants, incorporating surveys (n=64) with semi-structured interviews with state primary teachers (n=7) and representatives from the Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills (n=4). The results obtained demonstrate that teachers are making use of digital resources. However, they also illustrate that teachers are mainly using them as a substitute for hands-on resources and rarely encourage students to create new digital material. Consequently, students are not being fully equipped with the 21st-century skills needed to become digital citizens.