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Optimization of the PVT performance with various orientations of jets and MFFNN-RSA prediction model for smart buildings
Authors: Al-Otaibi Ali , Hatatab Ahmed Y. , Alruqi Mansoor , Alabdullatief Aasem , Essa Mohamed A.
Published: April 2024

The combined thermal and photovoltaic technology in PV/T systems is considered as a greatly promising technology for smart buildings. Thus, investigations for enhancing the PV/T performance are still proceeding. This research presents an investigation for novel configurations of cooling jets for the PVT system. The linear and circular distribution for the inlet jets considering regular and irregular positioning for all the jets as new cooling configurations are implemented. Moreover, the proposed geometrical configurations are optemized regarding the performance to identify the most suitable configuration that achieves the optimum efficiency and temperature. Furthermore, a novel hybrid ANN model is presented for predicting the performance of the PVT systems. This model combines the multi-feedforward neural network (MFFNN) with an optimization technique called reptile search algorithm (RSA). The proposed model can process the studied parameters to predict the PVT performance parameters (top surface temperature, temperature un-uniformity, outlet temperature, and efficiencies). The proposed MFFNN-RSA model minimized the mean square error to less than 0.4857×10-3. The maximum temperature decrease achieved by the presented configuration reached 60.62K compared to the uncooled case, while the minimum temperature un-uniformity reached 1K and 6K for 400 and 1000 W/m2, respectively. The increase of the ambient temperature found to decrease the temperature un-uniformity in all the cases. The irregular jet with the linear distribution was found to achieve the optimum performance of the overall, thermal, and electrical efficiencies of 63.5%, 49.6%, and 14.25%, respectively. Furthermore, the electricity production cost was reduced by 11.6%, and the yearly CO2 emissions were reduced by 215.3 kg/m2 compared to the normal PV system. The proposed irregular-line distribution of the jets is found to be the best configuration regarding the temperature of the PV model and the overall efficiency considering the pumping losses.
Work-Life Balance Policies and Organizational Outcomes: A Qualitative Investigation
Authors: Shaikh Najia , Chandio Javed Ahmed
Published: April 2024

Increased globalisation and modernisation over the last decade have led to a greater focus on firms adopting work-life balance (WLB) policies to increase employee preservation. This research examines the relevance of work-life balance programmes and policies and their impact on organisational outcomes. Due to demographic and socioeconomic shifts, work-life balance (WLB) has become a significant issue for many businesses. This study intended to re-examine the idea of work-life balance from the perspective of employees in the banking and IT sectors. According to the results, work-life balance is influenced by an organisation's family work culture and personal characteristics such as time management and family support. There were no noticeable variations regarding work-life balance between workers with different family structures and those in the two analysed sectors. A recent poll reveals that IT, airline and banking personnel have similar perspectives on work-life balance.
Unstable Statives – An Observational Study: How British Popular Culture Reveals What is Happening to A Specific Verb Class, and the Possible Reasons for This Development
Authors: E. Booth John
Published: April 2024

That a certain class of verb commonly known as ‘statives’ is undergoing change in terms of the way in which certain verbs of this type are being used in everyday speech is nothing new to the field of linguistics. Much has been written about it, and the author of this paper alone has been preoccupied with the subject for many years now. However, notwithstanding that this change has been fairly widely documented for well over half a century, the present paper has been motivated by the desire to capture the root cause of this change in writing and to establish the linguistic conditions that have enabled it to occur. This is not so much a reductionist venture, negatively conceived, as a quest to determine the primary factors involved in what can seem at times to be a most peculiar phenomenon. The method employed to delimit these causal factors proceeds by a process of elimination, while the provision of evidence adopts the traditional, tried-and-tested method of ‘observation and collection’. The stative-specific research papers that examine the current variation constituting the focus of this paper are all from the present century.
Investigating tourists’ satisfaction with infrastructures located proximal to attractions
Authors: Mwankunda Joshua M.
Published: April 2024

There is limited information concerning relationship between tourists' satisfaction and awareness of infrastructure locations, particularly with regard to associated impacts to the Outstanding universal values (OUVs).  The study was conducted in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) World Heritage Site (WHS) in Tanzania employing a quantitative research approach. Theoretically, the study employed Expectancy-Disconfirmation model and Dissonance Theory on customer satisfactions.  The study was guided by two null hypotheses: H01: Demographic characteristics (age, education, nationality and sex) do not influence tourist’s satisfactions with infrastructures located proximal to attractions; and H02: Tourists’ awareness of potential consequences of infrastructures located proximal to attractions do not influence their satisfactions. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed on the 210 responses to investigate the relationships between tourists’ demographic characteristics and awareness of potential consequences and satisfactions. Both hypotheses (H01 and H02) were rejected, indicating that tourists are satisfied with infrastructures located proximal to attractions despite being aware of the potential consequences. In addition, tourists who were aware were twice as likely as those who were not to be satisfied. However, highly educated tourists (Masters and PhD) were less likely to be satisfied of infrastructures located proximal to attractions compared to tourists with lower education levels. This study recommends that infrastructure developers and NCA WHS conservators collaborate to develop monitoring and evaluation strategies to constantly balance conservation and tourism objectives because tourists are more satisfied with infrastructure proximal to attractions. Future research should focus on new construction materials, designs and technology to safeguards WHS OUVs.
Does Election Observation Matter? Examining the Implementation of Election Observation Recommendations in Tanzania and Uganda
Authors: Henry Rodrick
Published: April 2024

Electoral observation has become an integral part of the democratic and electoral processes in Africa. In the short term, international and local election observers enhance the transparency and credibility of elections and the acceptance of results in the continent. Moreover, in the long term, proposals issued by observers are critical in improving the quality of future elections. This paper is concerned with the long-term goal of election observation. Focusing on Tanzania and Uganda, it examines the extent to which reforms that observers propose are considered in improving subsequent elections. The paper relied on a desk review of documentary sources. The review paid particular attention to the recommendations issued in each election, focusing on how often they have been repeated across elections. The paper notes that the proposed reforms in the two countries are, by design, not adequately implemented. Addressing the lapses identified by election observers is uninteresting among political actors since it threatens the electoral advantage and the status quo. The paper recommends the formation of inclusive coalitions and networks that will strategically push for implementing election observers' recommendations.
Experiences of Academic Staff Towards Promotion and Professional Development in Selected Public Universities in Tanzania: A Situational Analysis
Authors: Msuya Ombeni
Published: April 2024

There has been a constant debate regarding fairness during the promotion process and academic growth among the academic staff in higher education around the world. In the context of Tanzania, higher education depends on the academic qualifications, ranks, experience and level of job satisfaction among their academic staff for quality teaching, research and consultancy works. This mixed study focused on the experiences and attitudes of 85 staff on promotion and motivation from a selected public university in Tanzania.  Quantitative data were collected from 74 academic staff, 1 professor, 4 senior lecturers, 30 lecturers, 25 assistant lecturers and 14 tutorial assistants.  Moreover, 3 staff from the human resources directorate and 8 heads of academic departments were interviewed. The results demonstrated that the majority of the academic staff (82%) were satisfied with the sponsorship process in local and overseas trainings (N = 61) and the duration of three years for new promotions (N = 65 and 88%). On the other hand, the majority of the academic staff were dissatisfied with being involved in decision-making for in-service training opportunities (N = 65, 88%).  Similarly, academic staff were dissatisfied with the promotion criteria and promotion process (N = 60, 81%) and (N = 45, 60%) respectively. The qualitative data revealed the dissatisfaction of academic staff on awareness of the current institutional promotion criteria and standards that may open loopholes for rude administrations. It was concluded that promotion in various universities has been associated with some micro politics and hullabaloos. Since academic staff qualifications are global, criteria for promotions should remain homogeneous, fair and equal to all staff.
Does Post-Harvest Losses Matter on Farmers Profitability? Evidence From Smallholder Grape Farmer’s in Dodoma, Tanzania
Authors: Kulwijila Mary
Published: April 2024

This study analysed post-harvest losses of grapes and their effects on profitability of smallholder grape farmers in Dodoma. Cross section survey using structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from 240 grape farmers who were selected through a random sampling procedure. Descriptive statistics, paired t-test, gross margin and multiple regression analysis were used to achieve the objectives of this study. Results show that, the average quantity of grape yields by smallholder grape farmers’ in Dodoma was 7.7 tonnes/ha. Out of these, 1.65 tonnes/ha equivalent to 20.9% of the total grape harvested were lost. Based on multiple regression model, results showed that post-harvest losses have significant effect on the profit of smallholder grape farmers in Dodoma (p<0.01) by 13.9%. The observation is implied by a lower profit with loss (1.8 million/ha) compared to profit without loss (2.9 million /ha) received by farmers’ from the gross margin analysis. The study concludes that a substantial proportion of grapes produced did not reach the final consumers due to post-harvest losses which had significant effect on farmers’ profitability. It is recommended that reduction in post-harvest losses in grape farming should be of utmost priority in any efforts of improving farmers’ profit. These efforts may entail provision of adequate training to farmers on post-harvest losses and handling techniques to create awareness among actors and investing in post-harvest technologies to prolong grapes’ shelf life, reduce post-harvest losses and increase profit of smallholder grape farmers
Application of Mann Kendal Sen's Slope Estimator in Trend Analysis of Historical And Future Precipitation and Temperature in the Kilombero River Basin
Authors: Chanzi Ghanima , Bushesha Magreth , Munishi Subira , Karia Adam
Published: April 2024

This study examines  historical (1981-2020) and future (2020-2070) trends in rainfall and temperature in the Kilombero Basin using the Mann-Kendall method with Sen's slope estimator. Data were obtained from the Tanzania Meteorological Agency and from simulated historical and future climate data sourced from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project 6 (CMIP6). The CMIP6 datasets were downscaled and bias-corrected using the CMhyd tool. The basin exhibited a bimodal rainfall pattern with an average of 1400 mm, peaking around April. The CMIP6 models successfully simulated monthly rainfall, Tmax, and Tmin at most stations. No definitive trends in rainfall were observed, but Tmax and Tmin showed significant increases under both SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. More warming is predicted under SSP5-8.5 by the mid-21st century, raising Tmax and Tmin at all stations. This rise in temperature could potentially increase evapotranspiration demand, negatively impacting freshwater availability. The average annual rainfall showed a slightly increasing trend post-2000, from 1403.96mm/year (1981-1999) to 1433.38mm/year (2000-2020), an increase of 2.05%. Sen's slope analysis, however, revealed varying trends across stations, with most showing a decreasing trend. Notably, only Ulanga Met Station showed a significant increasing trend with a slope value of 14.70 and a p-value below 0.05.
 
The study concluded that both temperature and precipitation in the Kilombero Basin are on the rise.
Friedrich Froebel’s Philosophy of Education and its Implications for Secondary School Education in Nigeria
Authors: Gadaff Suleimon Lekan , Jubril Olaniyi Abiodun , Kayode Saheed Musa
Published: April 2024

This study analysed Friedrich Froebel’s philosophy of education and its implications for secondary school education in Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to analyse Friedrich Froebel’s philosophy of education and its implications to secondary school education in Nigeria. Data were collected through the use of philosophical literature and interview schedule. The study sample was made up of executive selected from two associations namely; Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) and All Nigerian Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS). The data were analysed using philosophical analysis. The findings of the study revealed that Friedrich Froebel’s philosophy of education emphasises self-realisation, child’s natural abilities, child-centred approach, motivation for learning and discovery; Furthermore, Friedrich Froebel’s philosophy of education is relevant to Nigerian secondary education in policy and in practice; The implications of Friedrich Froebel’s philosophy of education on the Nigerian secondary education places emphasis on moral, social and spiritual developments, self-realisation, motivation for learning, education for unity of man and its relation with God. The study concluded that certain amount of emphasis on Friedrich Froebel’s philosophy of education is essential for secondary education and societal development in Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that Nigerian secondary education should pursue to a greater extent child-centered education that focuses on moral, social, spiritual developments and education for unity of man and its relationship with God.
Banditry’s Toll On Tomorrow: Exploring the Consequences on Youth in Northwest Nigeria
Authors: Kanu Ikechukwu Anthony , Bazza Mike Boni , Paul Pilani Michael
Published: April 2024

In recent years, the northwest region of Nigeria has experienced a surge in banditry activities, leading to profound repercussions on local communities. This paper aims at examining banditry’s toll on tomorrow, with a focus on the consequences on the youth in northwest Nigeria. The method adopted for this research is the qualitative method of investigation which tends to emphasize the description, meaning, and understanding of the phenomenon being studied. It relies on questioning and observation in the effort to discover or generate a profound understanding of the phenomenon or situation under investigation. This qualitative research uses a paradigm interpretive approach (naturalistic), which tries to understand the phenomenon from the subjective experiences of individuals. The study discovered that banditry has multiple consequences (economical, political, social, cultural, religious, etc) on the youth in Northwest Nigeria. The paper recommends that, despite the challenges posed by banditry, efforts can be made to promote resilience and develop coping strategies among youths in the Northwest, Nigeria. This may involve implementing psycho-social support programs, trauma-informed teaching practices, and community-based interventions to address the psychological impact.
Organizational Culture and Employees’ Loyalty: An Emperical Research from an University Context
Authors: Khoa Vu Dinh , Quang Ngo Van , Dung Nguyen Thi Nguyet , Hoa Bui Thi Phuong , Huyen Nguyen Thi Thu
Published: April 2024

The current study was conducted to test the relationship between organizational culture and loyalty of employees at Hanoi University of Industry. In addition, the study also explores the mediating role of work motivation, satisfaction, relationships with superiors, and relationships with colleagues in the relationship between organizational culture and loyalty. The study used primary data from the survey, with 340 valid questionnaires, the study used the SEM structural model, and processed data through SPSS24 and AMOS 24 software. The research results showed that There is a proportional relationship between organizational culture and employee loyalty, work motivation, satisfaction, relationships with superiors, and relationships with colleagues. intermediary in this relationship among them, organizational culture has the strongest overall impact on loyalty. Management implications and future research directions are also discussed.
Advancements in VLSI Technology for Enhanced Signal Processing and Power Management in Electronic Systems
Authors: Mishra Samir Kumar , Kuamr Rajendra , Sharan Hari Om
Published: April 2024

This research investigates the application of Delta-Sigma Modulator controlled switch-mode power supplies to address the challenges associated with conventional PWM-controlled DC-DC Buck Converters. By exploiting the noise-shaping capabilities of Delta-Sigma modulation, in-band tones in the output are mitigated. The study encompasses three phases: initial design and performance evaluation of PWM-controlled converters, transition to Delta-Sigma Modulator control, and refinement of the design to enhance efficiency and noise performance. Notable achievements include reducing inductor values and integrating on-chip capacitors, leading to a peak efficiency of 91% at a 200MHz sampling frequency. Post-layout simulations further validate the superiority of Delta-Sigma Modulator controlled switch-mode power supplies over PWM-controlled counterparts.
Unveiling Construction Quality Factors: Insights from Asian Economy's Building Projects
Authors: MAJID MUHAMMAD
Published: April 2024

Economic growth of any country depends on the construction projects and industry in the region. Therefore, the construction industry in Pakistan is directly related to quality and continual improvements in construction projects. Quality is a sensitive and high-priority issue in global construction including in Pakistan. The prime objective of this research study was to investigate major factors influencing the quality of building construction projects in Pakistan. The intended of this research study was to provide guidelines and information to all stakeholders such as owners, project consultants, and project contractors during the construction site of projects so that they are completed on time and with quality. The descriptive survey method was utilized with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative approach was used to collect data through project documents and in-depth interviews. N-Vivo software were used at the preliminary stage for the analysis of qualitative data to identify these factors and the linked sub-factors. Analysis of this qualitative data identified 32 factors that influence building construction projects. Questionnaire design was based on qualitative data analysis. The quantitative approach was used to collect data from building construction projects in Pakistan through via questionnaires. The 150 questionnaires links were sent to Pakistan building construction companies in Google form, and 120 respondents filled out the questionnaire. In this way, the response rate is 80%, enough to get accurate results. The SPSS software was used for analysis of collective data. The important quality factors were resulted from a stepwise RFI, RSI, IRII on the quality factors resulted from the factor analysis approach. The correlation coefficient was used to find the relationship between consultants and contractors with the owner. On the basis of analysis, it is concluded that the most significant factors influencing the quality of a building construction project were identified. the Findings of this study were:  the skill and interest of labor during construction are a significant impact on the quality in Pakistan, escalation of material prices had influenced the quality of construction projects, making decisions based on price rather than the value of work, Lack of implementation of quality standards of work has greatly influenced the quality of construction industry projects, lack of comprehensive and accurate bill of quantities (BOQ), excessive design changes during construction and shortage of resource materials. In Pakistan, all the stakeholders should consider and take action for these influencing quality factors before starting construction projects.
Asian Advantage: Leveraging Logistics for Peak Performance in Efficiency, Effectiveness, Cost, Quality, and Differentiation
Authors: HUSSAIN MUHAMMAD
Published: April 2024

The significance of logistics administration in the contemporary, fast-paced business environment has significantly transformed the way organizations operate. This study investigates the interconnected impacts of logistics efficacy, efficiency, cost, quality, and differentiation on the performance of businesses. An in-depth analysis is employed to examine the effect of various logistics management facets on the financial and operational outcomes of a business. Efficient logistics assesses the functionality of supply chains through the optimization of resources and the refining of processes, whereas successful logistics evaluates the ability to promptly and precisely fulfill consumer demands. Through the consideration of both direct and indirect costs, logistics cost analysis assesses the financial impact of logistics operations. Logistics quality examines the reliability, security, and precision of logistical processes, whereas logistics differentiation explores the ways in which unique logistical strategies set an organization apart from its competitors. The objective of this study is to examine the intricate relationships among various performance metrics and these logistics variables. To achieve this, empirical research and statistical modeling are utilized. With the intention that they will assist managers in making more informed decisions and guide businesses toward enhancing their logistics management procedures so that they may flourish in a dynamic marketplace. In order to thrive in the contemporary global marketplace, businesses must recognize the criticality of logistics in shaping organizational results and devise strategies to capitalize on the synergies that exist between these components.
Information Sustainability in a Digital Learning Environment: An Application of Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Iqbal Shuja
Published: April 2024

Examining The main objective of the study is to examine the impact of digital learning environment on the information sustainability among higher education institutions. Meanwhile the study has also examined the impact of technology acceptance model namely perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, perceived ease of use, computer self-efficacy, and computer anxiety on the digital learning environment on the information sustainability among higher education institutions. Lastly, the study has examined the mediating role of digital learning environment in the relationship between the perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, and perceived ease of use, computer self-efficacy, and computer anxiety information sustainability among higher education institutions. This study uses a quantitative methodology to explore the perspectives of employees in Thailand's industrial, commercial, and service sectors on their working conditions. Purposive sampling was used to select 500 students from various universities. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data, verify model accuracy, and assess scale dependability. SEM's ability to validate, refine, and test hypotheses allows for in-depth analyses of variable interplay. SEM is a confirmatory statistical method used to investigate structural theories, aiming to gain a more comprehensive understanding of causal processes impacting multiple variables. This study explores Learner Satisfaction in a Digital Environment (LSDE) and the role of information systems. Factors like computer self-efficacy, anxiety, enjoyment, ease of use, and usefulness influence satisfaction. The study highlights the importance of user-centric factors in creating a successful learning experience in digital environments, extending existing literature and highlighting the practicality of theories like Bandura's self-efficacy and the Technology Acceptance Model.
Implications of Bid Rigging Practices in Small Island Developing States: A Case Study
Authors: Chadee Aaron , Ramsubhag Chris , Mohammed Azamathulla
Published: April 2024

The Bid rigging on construction projects has a wider societal implication that has spanned beyond the parties to the contract. This has led to costly litigation actions and additional unaccounted transactional costs derived from taxpayers’ funding. This study utilized a qualitative approach, through an emic view of a contemporary case study between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and several contractors on bid rigging practices. The findings revealed that recommendations indicated within a Commission of Enquiry could have prevented unlawful practices. This research justifies the need for systems to be in place to comply with procurement laws and the heightened need for enforcement of ethical practices in state organizations. This research can assist policy makers in determining areas that require updating in relation to procurement and contract management practices within the construction industry.
Research on the preparation and quality control process of cattle liquid tallow
Authors: Xing Yanxia , Yu Yang , Cao Zhenling , Zhou Ying , Zhu He , Li Bo
Published: April 2024

Liquid butter is a special process with unique flavor, which has strong commercial value in the deep processing of animal fat. In this paper, the preparation of liquid butter was based on centrifugal supernatant as the main raw material, and the process of preparing liquid butter by ultrasonic-assisted transesterification method was used to optimize the preparation of liquid butter by single factor and orthogonal experimental design according to the sensory, freezing point and iodine value of the product. The experimental results showed that the optimal formula of liquid butter was as follows: liquid-to-material ratio of 1:1, ultrasonic temperature of 50°C, and ultrasonic time of 50min. Using this ratio, the sensory score of liquid butter prepared from centrifugal supernatant was 87 points, the freezing point was 22.9°C, and the iodine value was 67.5g/100g. The liquid butter prepared by this process is clear and translucent, with unique flavor, and has certain nutritional and health care effects, which has certain reference value for future application in the field of deep processing of animal fat.
Research on the refining and decolorization process of segmented tallow
Authors: Xing Yanxia , Yu Yang , Cao Zhenling , Chen Xuemei , Zhu He , Li Bo
Published: April 2024

Using segmented tallow as the experimental material, processed to obtain segmented tallow, and exploring the refining and decolorization process of segmented tallow. Firstly, the orthogonal experimental analysis method was used to investigate the effects of three single factors, namely heating temperature, heating time, and heating speed, on the sensory perception of refined segmented tallow; Secondly, study the decolorization effect of silica gel, activated clay, and attapulgite as decolorizing agents on the segmentation of tallow. The optimal conditions of decolorizing agent for segmenting tallow and oil were systematically investigated from the aspects of decolorizing agent dosage, decolorizing temperature, and decolorizing time. The results showed that under the same conditions, the decolorizing effect of activated clay was the best; Finally, response surface methodology was used to investigate the optimization of three single factors, namely the amount of decolorizing agent, decolorization temperature, and decolorization time, on the decolorization of segmented tallow and fat, in order to obtain the optimal decolorization conditions. The experimental results show that the optimal refining conditions are: heating temperature of 165℃, heating time of 85 minutes, and heating speed of 510 r/min. After sensory evaluation data, the optimal sensory score obtained under these refining conditions is 8.6; Under the conditions of active clay dosage of 3.7%, decolorization temperature of 81℃, and decolorization time of 17 minutes, the decolorization rate of segmented tallow can reach 71.9%.
Phytoplankton community structure and its driving factors in autumn in Jinan, China
Authors: Ma Mengdi , Zhu Peixun , Jin Yujun
Published: April 2024

Human activities often cause multiple impacts on aquatic ecosystems, including changes in water quality, biodiversity, community composition, etc. However, the effects of human activities on phytoplankton in highly urbanized aquatic ecosystems are poorly understood. In this study, we conducted an in-depth analysis of phytoplankton communities and water environment factors in the Jinan City watershed in September 2020, focusing on 18 water environment factors. We found that nitrate nitrogen, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and phosphate were the key drivers affecting the quality of the water environment in the area through principal component analysis (PCA). The results of the phytoplankton investigation showed that 143 species of phytoplankton from 8 phyla were found in the Jinan watershed, dominated by Chlorophyta, Bacillariophyta, and Cyanobacteria, of which cyanobacteria were dominant in density, while cryptophytes were the first in biomass. The assessment of phytoplankton diversity showed that the Jinan City watershed had high biodiversity, with an average Shannon Wiener Diversity Index of 3.12. RDA analysis revealed that permanganate index, total phosphorus, bathymetry, chlorophyll a, pH, and phosphate were significantly correlated with the structure of the phytoplankton community. Comprehensive trophic index (TLI) analysis showed that most of the watersheds in Jinan were moderately eutrophic. These results provide essential information for understanding the water quality status and aquatic biodiversity in Jinan City watersheds and provide a scientific basis for water environment management and protection.
Production and process optimization of coffee fresh fruit skin and flower cake
Authors: Zheng Tiaozhen , Pang Yunxu , He Zhaojie , Zhang Ting , Luo Yating , Li Ling , Ji Baifan
Published: April 2024

In order to explore the use of coffee fresh fruit skin in food, make a coffee fresh fruit skin flower cake. Through one-factor test and orthogonal test, study the effects of residue, glutinous rice flour and sugar on the filling, determine the best proportion of filling, sugar, water and oil on the filling. Through the test, in the water oil skin of coffee fresh fruit skin crisp cake, the water is replaced by the coffee fresh fruit skin filtrate, and the ratio of coffee fresh fruit skin to water is 1:1. The formula of coffee fresh fruit skin and flower cake is: filling white sugar 2g, glutinous rice flour 2g, coffee fresh fruit skin filter 4g; water oil skin white sugar 10g, high gluten flour 37.5g, coffee fresh fruit skin 5g powder, oil 14g. Under this process of coffee fresh fruit skin flower cake, from the inside to the outside has the taste of coffee fresh fruit skin fusion, very fragrant and crisp.
From Theory to Practice: Applying the Markowitz Model in Stock Portfolio Management under ESG
Authors: Zhou Xintong
Published: April 2024

The study consisted of a month-long simulated stock market operation focusing on the comprehensive analysis of equity portfolio creation and management. Against the backdrop of growing concern for environmental protection, the S&P 500 Net Zero 2050 Climate Transition ESG Index was deemed the appropriate benchmark for the portfolios due to the average level of risk tolerance of customers. The investigation began with an in-depth assessment of macroeconomic and sector conditions, followed by careful selection of securities using both fundamental and technical analysis techniques. The portfolio was then optimized using the Markowitz model and subsequently managed using a variety of strategies, including trading, monitoring, and rebalancing. The subsequent phase of the research involves a rigorous evaluation of performance utilizing various metrics including single-period returns and the Sharpe ratio. The study culminates in a reflective analysis of the overall investment project. Despite the portfolio's underperformance against the benchmark, the project provides invaluable insights into the intricacies of stock market investment and portfolio management, accentuating the impact of market volatility and the significance of strategic asset allocation.
A Review of Research on Strategic Differences and Debt Default Risk
Authors: Wu Yuxiao , Ou Qian
Published: April 2024

In recent years, more and more scholars have been studying the impact of corporate strategy on debt default, so as to provide enterprises with more perfect strategy differentiation strategy, thus reducing the risk of corporate debt default, and improving the ability of preventing and coping with unforeseen shocks for enterprises with large strategic differentiation, thus reducing the operational risk of enterprises. In this paper, we look at the measurement indexes of strategic differences and debt default risk, as well as the influencing factors of debt default risk, the current status of the research on strategic differences and debt default risk, and put forward governance proposals for debt default.
Progress in the treatment of Cutaneous warts
Authors: Jiang Wei , Wang Xueyong , Li Shan , Li Nan , Ai Fang , Dou Jiatai
Published: April 2024

Viral warts are caused by HPV infection and result in the formation of benign proliferative lesions in humans. The diagnosis of viral warts is relatively simple and can be made on the basis of lesion characteristics, physical examination, laboratory tests and histopathology. Clinically, warts can be classified as common warts, flat warts, plantar warts, condyloma acuminatum and epidermodysplasia verruciformis. As warts tend to recur during treatment, a combination of treatments is more likely to prevent recurrence. This article is a review of advances in the treatment of warts. The aim of this article is to provide guidance to more dermatology clinicians to better understand the optimal choice of clinical treatment for warts.
Intermediate State: Mengungkap Rahasia Alam Baka Antara Surga dan Neraka
Authors: Nehe Evarisman , Simbolon Imelda Marcos , Harefa Otniel Otieli
Published: April 2024

Posisi jiwa manusia setelah kematian yang disebut intermediate state bukan saja terbesik sebagai pertanyaan bahkan tengah menjadi polemik dalam konteks eskatology di kalangan teolog dan gereja secara interdenominasi, diantaranya purgatory, persoalan sheol dan hades, dan sebagainya. Berbeda konsep yang tampak pada prinsip yang dinyatakan Yesus bahwa “Aku berkata kepadamu, sesungguhnya hari ini juga engkau akan ada bersama-sama dengan Aku di dalam Firdaus, demikian kesaksian” Lukas 22:43. Oleh karenannya masalah yang dirumuskan adalah pertama bagaimana konsep Alkitab mengungkap konsep intermediate state? Kemudian Bagaimana gereja masa kini memaknai, menyikapi konsep intermediate state? Dan tujuan penelitian khusus berhaluan pada konsep firman yang komprehensif dan memaknainya untuk menjawab pro dan kontra bahkan multi tafsir yang selama ini terjadi, secara khusus dalam konteks eskatology. Penulis melakukan penelitian pustaka menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Selain itu, penulis melakukan penelitian terhadap berbagai sumber literatur, termasuk buku-buku dan jurnal yang berkaitan dengan eskatologi secara khusus bahasan intermedate state dan semua aspek dogmatikkannya. Hasil kajian penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman yang akurat tentang Intermediate State menolak konsep tradisional seperti purgatori dan pandangan sheol serta hades sebagai tempat netral atau sementara bagi jiwa, sebab sejatinya manusia setelah mati secara fisik jiwa yang selamat langsung masuk ke surga (firdaus) sambil menunggu hari penghakiman terakhir secara umum dipersatukan oleh Allah dengan tubuh kebangkitannya dan kemudian berlangsungnya kehidupan kekal memuji Allah selamanya di surga, sebaliknya demikian juga dengan jiwa yang tidak selamat langsung masuk neraka menunggu dipersatukan tubuh kebangkitan dan menanggung hukuman kekal selama-lamanya.
Determination of Onset and End of Growing Season in Nigeria using the Modified Dynamic (Optimal) Threshold Method and Satellite data
Authors: Igbawua Tertsea , Ujoh Fanan , Adagba Grace , Gaando Sylvester , Tsor James Orduen
Published: April 2024

Understanding and accurately determining the onset and end of the growing season is essential for crop management, forecasting yields, and assessing the impacts of climate change, which are crucial for various sectors such as agriculture, ecology, and climate science. The study investigates the start and end of seasons using the optimal threshold method in different climate zones from 2001 to 2022. The climate zones include Tropical Rainforest (Af), Tropical Monsoon (Am), Tropical Wet (Aw), Hot Semi-Arid (BSh), Hot Arid (BWh), and Hot Summer Mediterranean climates. The relationship between climate parameters (temperature and precipitation) and phenology was examined using cross-correlation analysis. Furthermore, the research explores the annual distribution of precipitation and temperature, highlighting the variable nature of precipitation compared to temperature. Climate zone-specific analyses reveal trends in precipitation and temperature changes, indicating potential impacts on vegetation growth. The results show that the Af (BWh) climate zone indicated the longest (shortest) season length, and longer zones with a larger Length of Season (LOS) experienced delayed End of Season (EOS) and/or an early onset of the season. Moreover, Af climate seasons start earlier and finish later than those in the other climate zones. The findings have shown that season length (LOS) in Af, Aw, BSh, BWh, and Csb increased at 1.2, 0.4, 0.2, 0.9, and 0.5 days/yr, respectively. However, it is noteworthy that Am experiences a contraction at -0.6 days/yr. The study found that climatic fluctuation has an impact on vegetation phenology throughout all climate zones of Nigeria. Changes in agricultural growing seasons should be studied to maximize agricultural output.
Factors influencing the academic performance in araling panlipunan of junior high school students of Capual National High School, MBHTE-Sulu
Authors: Abdugaram Anwar , Asiri Masnona
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to investigate the extent of the factors influencing the academic performance in Araling Panlipunan of junior high school students at Capual National High School. It employed a descriptive-explanatory research design with one hundred (n=100) junior high school students at Capual National High School, Ministry of Basic Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) – Sulu taken through purposive sampling method. Findings indicated that high school students recognized the school administration, teacher’s competency, and their own learning styles as significant factors that contribute to their academic performance. Correlation analysis revealed that subcategories subsume under the extent of the factors influencing the academic performance in Araling Panlipunan reveals that there was a significant correlation between School Management and Teacher’s Competency, School Management and Student’s Learning Styles, and Teacher’s Competency and Student’s Learning Styles. The study suggested that the MBHTE – Sulu may provide continuous professional development for teachers to enhance their competency, which is directly linked to student performance. School Administrators may consider implementing adaptive educational strategies that cater to the diverse learning styles of students. This could involve integrating technology in classrooms or providing training for teachers on differentiated instruction techniques. Teachers may utilize a variety of teaching methods to address the different learning styles of students.
Istadong kagamitang pampagkatuto sa asignaturang Filipino ng mga mag–aaral sa mataas na paaralan ng Capual, Omar, Sulu
Authors: Ismun Hajirin , Tulawie Alnadzma , Asiri Masnona
Published: April 2024

Ang Istadong Kagamitang pampagkatuto ay isang pag-aaral na sinuri sa Mataas na Paaralan ng Capual 2023-2024. Ito ay tumutukoy din sa demograpikong propayl ng mga mag-aaral bilang respondante ayon sa kanilang edad, kasarian, kurso, buwanang kita ng mga magulang, at natapos ng mga magulang. Sinuri din nito ang istadong kagamitan pampagkatuto sa asignaturang Filipino ng mga mag –aaral sa Mataas na Paaralan ng Capual, Omar, Sulu, ayon sa dahilan ng pagkatuto, epekto ng pagkatuto sa mga mag – aaral, kagamitan ng pagkatuto sa mga mag – aaral, at solusyon ng kakulangan ng mga mag –aaral. Sinuri din ng pananaliksik na ito kung may pagkakaiba ayon sa kadahilanan ng kagamitan pampagkatuto sa asignaturang Filipino ng mga mag –aaral sa Matas na Paaralan ng Capual, Omar, Sulu, at kung may mahalaga bang pag – uugnayan sa mga dahilan at epekto ng pagkatuto sa solusyon ng kakulangan. Ang pananaliksik ay isang quantitative research at ginanap sa Mataas na Paaralan ng Capual, Omar, Sulu. Ang respondante ng pananakiksik ay angbisang daang estudyante ng paaralan na kinabibilangan ng Grade 7 hanggang Grade 10. Random sampling ang istratehiyang ginamit sa pagpili ng mga respondante. Ang mga respondante ay hindi sumasang – ayon sa dahilan ng pagkatuto, epekto ng pagkatuto, at kakulangan sa kagamitan pampagkatuto. Ngunit sila ay lubos na sumasang – ayon sa solusyon sa kakulangan sa kagamitan pampagkatuto. May mataas na pag – uugnayan sa dahilan ng pagkatuto, kakulangan sa kagamitang pampagkatuto, at solusyon sa kakulangan sa kagamitang pampagkatuto. May katamtamang kaugnayan sa epekto ng pagkatuto sa asignaturang Filipino.
Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) and an Argument for Morally Permissible Euthanasia
Authors: Olawunmi Macaulay-Adeyelure C. , Olasunkanmi Ibiyemi, Sheriff
Published: April 2024

The issues and questions generated by euthanasia have informed divergent views among scholars. Some uphold the sanctity of human life and oppose euthanasia regardless of the situation. Some contend rational and morally sound inferences for euthanasia. It seems the debates vitiate the consent and ‘unique’ situation of peoples who find themselves seeking the plausibility and applicability of Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS). Through the method of philosophical analysis, this research seeks to argue if euthanasia can be morally permissible on some grounds. This research employs Robert Young’s outlook on the discourse in order to justify grounds upon which active euthanasia and physician assisted suicide may be permissible. What are these grounds? Are these grounds morally permissible? Does Young’s submission take into consideration the autonomy of the patient and beneficence of the physician? These are the primary questions that this research seeks to engage.
BBS News
Authors: Lasker Shamima Parvin
Published: April 2024

Applied Research Methodology SPSS/STATA                                                                                
 
BBS has completed “ Applied Research Methodology SPSS/STATA”, organized by Bangladesh Bioethics Society in cooperation with National Institute of Neurosciences (NINS) on 15 March  2021 at 11 am at NINS auditorium, Agargoan, Dhaka.
Mohammad Jainul Bari, Secretary, Planning Division, Ministry of Planning, Government of People Republic of Bangladesh chaired as was the Chief Guest. Prof Dr Mohammad Mostofa Zaman, Advisor Research & Publication, World Health Organization Focal Point, Gender, Equity & Rights of WHO and Md Mosarraf Hossain, Additional Secretary, Planning Division, Ministry of Planning, People’s Republic of Bangladesh were the special Guest respectively. Prof. (Dr.) Quazi Deen Mohammed, Professor of Neurology & Director, National Institute of Neurosciences Chaired the session.
This programme was funded by Social Science Research Council, Planning Division, Ministry of Planning, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Soul and its Implication in Philosophy, Medicine and Religion
Authors: Lasker Shamima Parvin , Hossain Arif
Published: April 2024

The reality is that soul and death are the integral part of human life. The soul is the essence of life as fuel is the energy that runs the automobile or the light that makes the eye see. We all see the human body when the soul leaves and the human body is left senseless and ultimately dissolves into the earth. Why we do not have knowledge about soul where this element is the integral part of our human life. Most of us are not aware about this and do not like to research on it even do not discuss in life time. There is hardly any study on soul. Western bioethics totally omits discussion on the soul, though they discussed on “good death”. Only religion discussed soul elaborately specially Islam. No literature is available from Bangladesh. Therefore, the present study has been done to expand the body of knowledge on soul in the light of current theory with a view to aware people for further research for understanding and comparing with concept of philosophical, religious and medical variation.