bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exact solutions of the two-dimensional nonlinear Schrodinger equation
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Shaikhova G. N. , Kaiyrbekova А. А. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Burgumbayeva S. K. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: March 2024

The nonlinear Schrödinger equation as a classical model in physics is gradually becoming an urgent problem that needs to be studied. Obtaining an exact solution of the corresponding model can not only provide theoretical support for the experiment but also provide a basis for solving practical problems. In this work, we study the propagation of waves of the two-dimensional nonlinear Schrödinger equa- tion in nonlinear media with dispersion processes. The tan-cot function method is applied. This method is effective in solving nonlinear equations of mathematical physics. Various solutions in the form of periodic waves are obtained. Graphs of the solutions arepresented.
Recognition of offline handwritten texts in kazakh-russian based on deep learning models
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Toiganbayeva N. A. , Zhunussova Zh. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Provata A. ,   Institute of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Tyulepberdinova G. A. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: March 2024

The digitized text of handwritten notes allows you to automate the business processes of many companies and facilitates the work of a person. The article discusses the recognition of written handwriting in Russian and Kazakh languages using in-depth learning models. Due to the fact that each person’s handwriting is unique and there is no way to create general samples of handwritten text, the offline text recognition report is considered more complex than the online recognition report. The work uses various approaches to deep learning in the development of models of handwriting recognition in the Kazakh-Russian languages related to Cyrillic graphics. An important element of deep learning success is the availability of data, calculations, software platforms, and runtime, which makes it easier to build neural network models and execute them for production. The concepts of deep learning, a competitive, dynamically developing industry that provides fast, quantitative and fair means of analyzing and comparing different approaches and methods of learning, were discussed. Popular deep learning models such as Abdallah, Bluche, Flor and PUIGCERVER were reviewed and the results of the experiments were analyzed based on histograms. The experiments were based on a large database of offline handwritten texts in the Kazakh language called the Kazakh Offline Handwritten Text Dataset (KOHTD). A Telegram bot was created specifically for collecting handwritten data in the Kazakh language. A tool for checking the information entered through this Telegram bot and correcting responses was developed on the basis of a neural network.
Obesity among adolescent students in private and public schools investigation of awareness: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Uğurlu Döndü , Yapıcı Hakan , Emlek Büşra , Gülü Mehmet , Doğan Ali Ahmet
Published: March 2024

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the obesity awareness of adolescent students in private and public schools.

Methods: The research is a quantitative study. The research group for the study consisted of 1393 private and public school students between the ages of 10 and 13 in Kırıkkale province. The first stage included a personal information form including questions about gender, age, BMI, socio-economic status, physical activity for half an hour or more per week, and daily food distribution. In the second stage, the Obesity Awareness Scale developed by Allen (2011) and adapted into Turkish by Kafkas and Özen (2014) was used. The scale consists of 3 sub-dimensions and 20 questions.

Results: It was observed that there was a significant difference in the anthropometric characteristics, obesity awareness, nutrition and physical activity, BMI, daily food distribution, and socio-economic status groupings of private and public school children. It was seen that there was a significant difference in all other variables and sub-dimensions except body weight, BMI, and obesity total between girls and boys; there was a significant difference in all other variables except anthropometric characteristics of girls in private and public schools; and there was a significant difference in all other variables except the age variable of boys in private and public schools.

Conclusion: The anthropometric characteristics, obesity awareness, nutrition and physical activity, BMI, daily food distribution, and socio-economic status of female and male students in private and public schools were significantly different from each other. In private school students, the highest correlation was found between obesity total and socio-economic status, while the lowest correlation was found between obesity total and the physical activity dimension. In public school students, the highest correlation was found between the obesity dimension and BMI, and the lowest correlation was found between the physical activity dimension and socio-economic status.
A Comparative Analysis on Alzheimer’s Medication
Authors: Ramasamy Saikrishna , Price Laura
Published: March 2024

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder in which brain cells, or neurons, slowly degenerate and die resulting in a gradual cognitive decline. AD does not have a known cure; this requires effective strategies to manage symptoms and slow its progression of this disease. This review paper delves into treatments, for Alzheimers disease (AD) such as cholinesterase inhibitors, NMDA antagonists and immunotherapies. The focus will be on exploring their effectiveness in early and mild to AD cases well as examining any potential side effects. This paper highlights the importance of treatment plans that take into account the nature of AD and emphasizes the significance of addressing both the underlying pathology and symptoms. After conducting an analysis on clinical trials, the  conclusion is that cholinesterase inhibitor therapy stands out as the approach, for managing mild to moderate AD based on comprehensive clinical trial results and a comparative analysis.
Gender and School Location as Factors of Students’ Difficulty in Geometry: Implication for Girl-Child Education
Authors: Odo Dr. I. O , Ugwuanyi Dr. C.C , Otubeje Simon
Published: March 2024

The study explored gender and school location-related differences with respect to difficulties in geometry among students. The study is an analytic survey research design, because, it attempted to compare the statuses of two groups of subjects in a given tribute. The effect or observation investigated in this study was students’ areas of difficulties in geometry. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 9,200 senior secondary school three students from Obollo and Nsukka Education zones of Enugu state, Nigeria. The sample of the study, using cluster proportionate random sampling technique was 1,000 students made up of 492 boys and 508 girls, clustered as 515 urban and 485 rural students from the two education zones. The instrument for data collection was Test on Secondary School Geometry (TOSSG) developed by the researchers, using Test Blue Print to ensure content validity. The 30-multiple choice test instrument was validated by two experts from the department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and trial tested on 20 students from a co-educational school in Enugu education zone of the state. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.91, Using Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20). Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions, while the null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance, using the Z-test statistic. The result of the study indicated differences in achievement with respect to gender and school location. Boys experienced less difficulty than girls, while urban students experienced less difficulty than their rural counterparts. It was recommended that teachers should adopt a variety of pedagogical strategies that are gender and culture-sensitive, capable of securing girl-child education and addressing different learning styles within instructional environments.
Factors Associated with Utilization of COVID-19 Preventive Measures by Patients Attending Private Healthcare Facilities in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Okunbor H. N. , Dairo M.D. , Oluwole T. O. , Okunbor L. O. , Akinsolu F.
Published: March 2024

Background: Understanding disease risk is important for prevention. Identifying high-risk COVID-19 patients helps healthcare professionals implement precautions. This study examined factors related to COVID-19 prevention in patients at private healthcare facilities in Southwest Nigeria, during the early stages of the pandemic. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in two hospitals using multi-stage sampling. 400 respondents were selected two out of 78 private healthcare facilities in in Southwest Nigeria. Trained interviewers administered a questionnaire to collect information on risk profile, symptoms, perception of COVID-19 risk, and preventive practices. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and binary logistic regression at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The average age of participants was 27.83 + 10.46 years. 52.8% of respondents were female. 70.5% were single, 75.8% belonged to the Yoruba ethnic group, and 72% identified as Christians. None had a history of international travel or contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days, but 12.75% had been in contact with suspected cases. 47% reported having a fever. The majority had a low risk score for COVID-19. Most did not smoke (98.5%), consume alcohol (83.75%), or visit club houses (85.75%). Only 9.5% underwent COVID-19 testing, and 16.0% of those tested were positive. The main reason for test refusal was a lack of perception of susceptibility to COVID-19. Adherence to preventive practices was poor in all investigated circumstances. Conclusion: Patients presenting in hospitals during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic had a low risk of COVID-19. However, their poor compliance with preventive protocols and low testing uptake make them a potential source of transmission. Strategies to promote adoption of preventive measures are needed, especially among patients at private healthcare facilities.
PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM DA LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA: DESAFIOS PARA OS PROFESSORES NOS ANOS FINAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Silva da Silva Francisco Valdey
Published: March 2024

O ensino e aprendizagem da língua portuguesa envolve o desenvolvimento das habilidades de leitura, escrita, fala e compreensão oral. Os desafios dos professores nesse processo são diversos, como a variação linguística presente no Brasil, a necessidade de adaptação a diferentes perfis de alunos e a utilização de recursos tecnológicos no ensino. Um dos principais desafios é a variação linguística, que inclui diferenças regionais e sociais no uso da língua portuguesa. O professor precisa estar atento a essas variações para poder oferecer um ensino mais inclusivo e respeitoso com a diversidade cultural do país. Outro desafio é a adaptação a diferentes perfis de alunos, que podem ter habilidades e necessidades distintas. O professor precisa ser capaz de identificar essas diferenças e adaptar sua metodologia de ensino para atender às demandas de cada estudante. Além disso, o uso de recursos tecnológicos no ensino da língua portuguesa pode ser um desafio para os professores, que precisam estar atualizados e preparados para utilizar esses recursos de forma eficiente e integrada ao processo de ensino. Em resumo, o ensino e aprendizagem da língua portuguesa requerem dos professores uma atenção especial às variações linguísticas, a habilidade de adaptar sua metodologia de ensino a diferentes perfis de alunos e o conhecimento e utilização de recursos tecnológicos.
A CAPACITAÇÃO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ESCOLAS DE ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL EM TEÓFILO OTONI COMO MECANISMO PARA RECONHECER A VIOLÊNCIA SEXUAL INFANTIL
Authors: Rodrigues Lima Isabela , Rocha e Silva Ana Carolina , Dornelas de Souza e Silva Karolina Danielle , Canedo Carvalho Lara Rhania , Araújo Pirchiner Luan , Barbizan Petinari Roberta
Published: March 2024

O abuso sexual infantil é definido como ato libidinoso em que há relação desigual de poder adultocêntrica e que ocorre independente do contato físico (BRASIL, 2021). É uma recorrente realidade na população brasileira atual e, diante disso, os discentes da liga acadêmica de medicina legal da Faculdade de Medicina do Mucuri (Fammuc) perceberam como necessária a intervenção nas escolas públicas da cidade de Teófilo Otoni com o intuito de prevenir e mitigar a recorrência desse ato criminoso. Durante a intervenção foram capacitados docentes dessas escolas de ensino fundamental, em palestras no período do Maio Laranja. A partir disso, esses profissionais estão aptos a reconhecer e a interceder adequadamente diante de situações de abuso sexual infantil. As ações desenvolvidas obtiveram bom retorno da população, que se mostrou interessada e grata pela abordagem do tema. Sendo assim, o projeto busca ter impacto positivo na comunidade, almejando que a população infantil de Teófilo Otoni seja progressivamente mais protegida com a capacidade de identificação desse tipo de violência pelos capacitados nas intervenções.
THE ROLE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT THROUGH: A FIELD STUDY OF A SAMPLE OF IRAQI INVESTMENT AGENCIES
Authors: Munaam MUSHREF Researcher. Ameen , ÇİÇEK Prof. Dr. Recep , Aboud UMEIR Lect. Ass. Dr. Arrak
Published: March 2024

The aim of the study is to learn the role of strategic leadership in attracting foreign direct investment on a sample of Iraqi investment promotion organisations. Investment opportunities exist in the Iraqi environment but are not attractive due to many factors. Among them are the political, security,economic and legal instability of the Iraqi environment, making it unattractive to investments due to administrative and financial corruption, poor management, weakness of the basic infrastructure of the state that restricts the freedom of the investor in many areas.The researcher used the descriptive analytical method, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the sample was selected using the exhaustive enumeration method.The main instrument of data collection is questionnaire.These standards were adapted to suit the requirements of the Iraqi environment.The size of the selected sample consisted of 155 individuals representing senior management in investment institutions, from which 131 valid questionnaires were received for analysis. Statistical programs SPSS and AMOS and various statistical methods were used to determine the correlation and effect relationships between the study variables. Several conclusions were drawn from the results.The most important of these are that there is a high degree of strategic leadership in investment organisations, there is a positive parallel relationship between the study variables, there is a statistically significant effect between strategic leadership and attracting FDI.In the light of these results, a few recommendations have been made, the most important of which are as follows; To increase interest in the strategic leadership of investment institutions due to their role in improving realizing, and sustaining FDI attraction, so that they have the ability to improve their internal and external environment to raise the level of institutions and ensure competitiveness.It is necessary to increase the growing interest in the strategic leadership of investment institutions due to their role in improving, realizing, and maintaining the attraction of foreign direct investment, so that they have the ability to improve their internal and external environment to raise the level of institutions and ensure competitiveness,including the vision and mission of the institutions
A META-ANALYSIS STUDY REGARDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEN PERSONALITY TRAITS AND TURNOVER INTENTION
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Dr. İsmail
Published: March 2024

Personality traits are effective on turnover intention. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the personality traits on turnover intention. The method we used is the meta-analysis method. The obtained data sets are homogeneous and no publication bias was encountered. The effect size of resilience is -0.261 and the effect size of poactive personality is -0.23. This level also indicates a small effect size. In the light of these findings, human resources employees can improve their recruitment policies. The data found can also be used by academics who will study these variables in the future
OPPRESSIVE MECHANICS IN THE NOVEL "TODAY IS FRIDAY AND TOMORROW IS THURSDAY" BY THE NOVELIST SOFIAN RAJAB
Authors: Abdul Amir ISSA Dr. Ala'a , Mohamed ABDUL HUSSEIN Dr. Muthanna
Published: March 2024

The current research selected the novel Today is a Friday and tomorrow is a Thursday by the Tunisian novelist Sofian Rajab as a subject of its study. The selected novel draws attention to the excluded minority in Tunisia, which is a sensitive issue that may face rejection and reprisals from some. The research sought to analyze the content through the narrative construction, and to consider oppression and its mechanisms. This novel is really a multilayer tale since it has two stories that intersect and intervene for the pivotal character, (Hero/Irella), where both characters seek to be (a revelation) that tells of a religious message, there are as well changes and secondary increases in both, for instance, Irela al-Qamrani could not complete her message, which caused her to be repudiated by the group that sheltered her, so Irilla Al-Malih took it upon herself to preach her ambitions of missionary purposes. By this behavior, she was able to achieve her desires through persuading Moses to implement a number of orders and adapt it to the new situation, It was like Moses's time reported by his message, therefore she was able to change and adapt. This multi-layer narrative that is composed of two paths each specified to one of the two characters, (Irela alQamrani and Irela al-Maleh), that are both located inside the narrative tale, (the self of action/Irela al-Qamrani) and (the self of reverse/ Irela al-Maleh), and were made to be separated. The first appears in the middle of the novel, the second dominates all over the narrative until the end, they meet and overlay at the moment of the travels, where they were given the space for confrontation, that spread between reciprocity or conflict, also to regard the relationships of the human structure towards (the conflict of masculinity and femininity, the class conflict, the ...). This text goes beyond the process of defending that oppressed, suppressed and rebuked group, becoming a record that effectively addresses religious dialogue and peaceful coexistence among communities of religious faith and minorities of specific sect, and how it transcends the age-old conflict between religions and sects, and an attempt to demonstrate that all religions are divine and serve humanity. This paper discusses two important themes across two pillars of research: persecution from the other, which is different in its religion, and social support between the two as a reaction to persecution. We introduce a descriptive analytical approach so that we can investigate the manifestations and mechanisms of oppression and support in the selective narrative text and pursue it as we consider it under the microscope of drilling and interpretation.
CRITICAL ASPECTS IN "THE EGYPTIAN MESSAGE" BY ABU AL-SALT UMAYYAH BIN ABDUL AZIZ AL-DANI (D. 529 AH)
Authors: Abd- AlHussein ALKATEEB Prof.Dr. Mohammed , Hussein ABDALLAH Prof.Dr. Mohammed
Published: March 2024

The Egyptian message to its author Abu al-Salt Umayyah bin Abdul Aziz al-Dani formed an important document of literature in the Fatimid era, represented the personality of its author in style, presentation, analysis, and criticism, since he left Abu al-Salt Andalusia, and went towards Egypt, the man aspired to meet a good place in its land, and enjoys a lofty status when its ruler Al-Afdal bin Badr Al-Jamali, the executive minister when the Fatimid Caliph Al-Musta'li Billah, and after him the commanding of the provisions of God, But the winds dragged what the ships did not desire, as the conditions of this man worsened, and his life fluctuated, so he was thrown into prison, and imprisoned between its walls for a period of time, which led him - after his departure - to the delegation of Prince Abu Al-Taher Yahya bin Badis Al-Senhaji, who dedicated this message to him to be a witness to a place in which he lived harsh days, and diagnosed the sum of what he saw and witnessed of scenes and events during his stay in Egypt, a small encyclopedia that collected science Besides literature, her classifier presented the facts in an interesting literary style, in which he combined the beauty of the phrase, the sweetness of the word, the splendor of the style, as well as his mastery of the tools of rhetoric, and the workmanship of writing In this research, we studied the manifestations of social criticism of the components of Egyptian society during the Fatimid era, then the manifestations of literary criticism that revealed the personality of Abu al-Salt literary and historical encyclopedia according to the axes, most notably the research in its places
THE REALITY OF THE METHOD OF PSYCHOLOGICAL GUIDANCE THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN
Authors: OURARI Dr. Sabrina
Published: March 2024

Caring for the category of children is caring for society as a whole, and the progress of society is measured by its concern for children, identifying their problems and difficulties facing them, guiding them and trying to find appropriate solutions for that. The method of psychological guidance through playing is one of the most important methods of guidance for children, as it is a diagnostic and evaluative method for correcting behaviour. The importance of paying attention to the methods of psychological guidance through playing lies in the fact that it is the best method of communication between the psychological counsellor and the child. Through playing, diagnosis and treatment are carried out, and through play it becomes clear. The psychological counsellor understands the child’s condition because it becomes like a clear page. Playing is a functional entry into the world of childhood and an important educational mediator that contributes to shaping and building the child’s personality from all sensory, motor, social, emotional, and mental aspects. Playing is an important psychological need, as it helps to feel comfortable, reduce stress and anxiety, and social integration. Play is also considered a form of the important methods used in psychology in diagnosing and treating psychological and educational problems. Recent studies have confirmed that children’s playing is the best means of achieving comprehensive and integrated growth. Indeed, Through playing, the mind is provided with new information, skills, and experiences through its various forms that enrich its mental and cognitive potential, give it different thinking skills, and develop higher mental functions such as remembering, thinking, and perception. Through this research paper, the importance of psychological guidance through playing is highlighted because it is one of the most important methods used in the field of children’s guidance and it is essentially based on psychological foundations. It has methods that are compatible with and appropriate to the child’s stages of development, and it is useful in the child’s acquisitions and in diagnosing his problems and treating his disorders. We will try to outline We first investigated defining the concept of psychological guidance through playing, its importance, goals, counselling methods, its benefits in diagnosis and treatment, its procedures and explanatory theories. Secondly, we discussed the definition of playing for children, types of instructive playing, the importance of playing, uses of playing, theories explaining playing, and the relationship between playing and Psychological health. We will conclude the research paper with recommendations and suggestions
The Emergence and Development of Inclusive Education in Japan: Local to Global and Back Again
Authors: Young Davey
Published: March 2024

Since its emergence as a global policy movement and alternative to special education in the 1990s, inclusive education has been touted as a guarantee of equitable education provisions to minoritized groups around the world. However, the implementation of inclusive education has been irregular, confined in part by historical, cultural, and ideological factors at the local level, including in Japan. This chapter traces the evolution of inclusive education within the history of Japanese schooling framed against the backdrop of its development as an international policy movement and proposes a global-local policy cycle that shapes inclusive education’s incremental and context-specific advancement at various levels of policy and practice. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the current state of inclusive education at the compulsory and postsecondary levels in Japan, including consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Fostering Access to a Japanese School for Children With Filipino Backgrounds
Authors: Yoshieda Megumi
Published: March 2024

An ethnic school in Nagoya has served children with Filipino backgrounds regardless of their status since 1998. This chapter delves into barriers confronting school aged children with or without visa status in enrolling in a public school. The results from the narrative inquiry further demonstrate the school’s continuous attempts to reduce the barriers in changing times. Narratives from ex-students and teachers at the school reveal the barriers against public education, namely, school meals, visa status, and Japanese language, among others. The school is reported to provide a safe place for children in nurturing pride as Filipinos through its educational practice. Finally, the chapter suggests acknowledging that co-existing with Japanese and foreign people brings prosperity as MEXT (2019) announces and seeks for measures to foster inclusion of all students in public education.
Nothing About Us Without Us: Creating a Barrier-Free and Inclusive Teaching Environment for Students, Faculty, and Staff With Diverse Abilities
Authors: Creaser Fiona , Yukimaru Naomi
Published: March 2024

Unity in Diversity (Inspiring Future Generations) is a research project and an undergraduate course which teaches students about race, ethnicity, gender, and disability. This chapter looks at one aspect of the project, which is teaching students about disability and inclusion. The chapter looks at ways in which students are taught to understand and respect people with disabilities and how to create an inclusive teaching environment for students with disabilities.
The Social Accomplishment of the Right to an Education: Interviews With People Who are Blind in Japan
Authors: Carpenter James
Published: March 2024

The focus on barrier-free education in this volume parallels a growing interest among social scientists in “worlds of sensory communication that are unfamiliar to many of us” (Meyer et al., 2017, p. xxiv). In this chapter, I focus on the unique experiences of students who are blind who have navigated or are navigating the Japanese higher education system. I attempt to foreground the unique experiences of these participants using data from a series of narrative interviews. I interviewed six participants in either Japanese or English for one hour to one hour and twenty minutes each. I analyze patterns in the narrative data that elucidate (a) the accommodations that the participants received, (b) the obstacles they encountered, and (c) how those obstacles were overcome.
Foreword: Academic Rigour Meets Writing From the Heart
Authors: Curtis Andy
Published: March 2024

"...I believe that most of the authors who have made this unique collection possible come as close to that ideal as I have yet to read in an “academic book” – by which I mean that almost all of the 20 or so contributors and editors are based in universities (including university-like institutes of technology). However, most of these contributors manage to pull-off the impressive feat of writing with what we now call “academic rigour” but whilst also showing how much they care about what it is that they are writing about... this book gives me hope. Hope that this collection can and will make a real and tangible difference to lowering – if not outright removing, as that may not be feasible in the current socio-political and economic climate – the many barriers to as good an education as everybody is entitled to, as a basic human right, at all levels, including those of us who are markedly and observably not neuro-typical deserve."
Government and Program Implementation Bodies Policies on Performance of Women Empowerment Projects in Dagoretti Area, Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Kibe Njoki , Kirui Caleb
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Women’s social, political and economic empowerment is a prerequisite for sustainable development and pro poor growth. Achieving women’s economic empowerment requires sound public policies, a holistic approach and long-term commitment and gender-specific perspectives must be integrated at the design stage of policy and programming. Accordingly, this study was designed to investigate the influence of government and program implementation bodies’ policies on the performance of women’s empowerment projects in Dagoretti area, Nairobi County, Kenya. To achieve this, the following specific objectives were utilized; to examine distribution of resources policies on the performance of women empowerment projects in Dagoretti area, Nairobi County, Nairobi, to assess decision making policies on the performance of women empowerment projects in Dagoretti area, Nairobi County, Nairobi, to assess monitoring and evaluation policies on the performance of women empowerment projects in Dagoretti area, Nairobi County, to examine leadership and coordination policies on the performance of women empowerment projects in Dagoretti area, Nairobi County.

Methodology: The research design that was adopted was descriptive research design. The study involved interviewing of key actors involved in women’s empowerment programs (particularly in the community based organizations (CBOS). The target population comprised of 33 women groups in Dagoretti Area, 4 county officials and 20 Chair persons of Program Implementing Bodies. The sample drawn from the target population was based on the basis of 30% of 33 that resulted to a selection of 10 women groups that were randomly selected. 3 officials from the county office dealing with Youths and women affairs and 7 officials from implementing bodies were purposively selected. The scope of study was Dagoretti Area, Nairobi County. Data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire which was administered to the county official. Focus group discussion guides were carried out on women who were selected randomly during their meetings. Data collected was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively through the help of SPSS computer software and presented through themes percentages, frequencies, tables and bar graphs.
Pruebas Térmicas de Sensibilidad Pulpar en Dientes Permanentes con Pulpitis: Valor Diagnóstico y Limitaciones
Authors: Ozal Mora María Alejandra , Petrocco Concetina
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The diagnostic process in endodontics begins with the recognition of the symptoms, the dental history and the objective clinical evaluation, where thermal pulp sensitivity tests are essential in the clinical routine to have an approximation of the pulp condition. However, understanding the nature of the diagnostic tests, and the pulp pathophysiology, are essential to correctly interpret their results. Objective: To recognize the diagnostic value and limitations of thermal pulp sensitivity tests during the endodontic evaluation of the permanent tooth affected with pulpitis. Materials and Methods: The development of this narrative review was carried out through a search strategy in the electronic database, consultation in specialized web portals, and, in addition, required a search for valuable primary articles and books. Results: 34 publications were selected for their contribution and relevance. Conclusions: The sensitivity test using the cold stimulus appropriately results in a high correspondence to rule out a vital or necrotic pulp. This high correspondence is also maintained for reversible pulpitis, with a slight decrease for cases of irreversible pulpitis, although it continues to have a high diagnostic value. However, their main drawbacks continue to be that they are based on a qualitative response from the patient, loaded with subjectivity, and necessarily require experience and skill on the part of the clinician for their execution and interpretation.
Desconstrução da Maternidade como Destino
Authors: Lopes Flois Larissa
Published: March 2024

O presente trabalho busca compreender, passando por exemplos da literatura de autoria feminina com uma visão decolonial, como a maternidade é vista na vida de uma mulher. Por muitos anos, as personagens mulheres da literatura mundial foram descritas apenas em relação aos protagonistas homens de suas narrativas, e as mulheres mães ainda mais estereotipadas e silenciadas. Todavia, com a notoriedade da literatura escrita por mulheres, é possível perceber que essas personagens podem ter seus próprios arcos longe dos olhos masculinos e podem desejar ser mais do que apenas cuidadoras. É por esse viés que se pretende investigar como a categoria ‘mãe’ é descrita nos textos escritos por autoras mulheres. Com o aporte de teóricas e teóricos do Pós-Colonialismo e do Decolonialismo, será analisada a posição da mulher na sociedade e seu papel em um mundo dicotômico. Os textos mostram como é possível compreender as mulheres como seres próprios, e como as amarras impostas pela sociedade são realmente aprisionantes.
Сравнение данных по самооценке уровня здоровья обучающихся по образовательным программам «Медицина», «Физическая культура и спорт» и «Хореография»
Authors: Бобырева Марина Михайловна , Дёма Елена Владимировна , Колдасбаева Багила Джумабаевна , Хакимова Зура Адлановна , Молдагазина Нурсулу Айтмухамбетовна
Published: March 2024

В целях выяснения разницы в самооценке уровня здоровья между обучающимися Западно-Казахстанского медицинского университета им. М. Оспанова по образовательной программе «Медицина» и Актюбинского регионального университета имени К. Жубанова по образовательным программам «Физическая культура и спорт» и «Хореография», авторами проведено анкетирование первокурсников. Выявлены существенные различия не только в непосредственной самооценке уровня здоровья, но и в отношении к собственному здоровью, состоянию психологического настроя, а также выявлены мнения студентов о причинах, влияющих на состояние здоровья. По результатам анкетирования выяснилось, что студенты медики более критичны в своих оценках, чем обучающиеся педагогических направлений. Физкультурники и хореографы ожидаемо меньше болеют, но у них выше процент негативного морально-психологического климата в учебной группе. Авторы пришли к выводу, что в обоих вузах во время всего периода обучения необходимы специальные мероприятия, направленные на активное привитие молодежи привычек вести здоровый образ жизни.
Факторы, определяющие особенности подготовки специалистов по национальным видам спорта (казакша курес)
Authors: Дошыбеков Айдын Багдатович , Куспанов Нурбол Сагиндыкович , Ботагариев Тулеген Амиржанович , Сыздыков Амангазы Аушахметович , Бимаханов Талант Дуйсенович
Published: March 2024

В статье представлены факторы, определяющие особенности подготовки специалистов по национальным видам спорта. Обозначены критерии эффективности подготовки специалистов по видам спорта. В частности: методы планирования обучения; высокий уровень мастерства в своем виде спорта; осуществляют отбор и повышение квалификации подопечных по физической и технической подготовке; наличие коммуникативных (информационных) навыков; способность моделировать и прогнозировать действия. Выявлены проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются тренеры при подготовке спортсменов. Недостаток знаний о национальных видах спорта; недостаток знаний о реализации своих действий в связи с разным характером спортсменов; организация проектной деятельности; координация методологии и обучения; контроль результатов медицинского контроля. Выявлены противоречия в структуре и содержании подготовки специалистов национальных видов спорта. Следующие разделы недостаточно освещены в учебной программе. В программе определены основная и варьируемая части. Формированию национального стиля физического воспитания не придается значения. Проектная деятельность участников и их подготовка в качестве судей недостаточно продемонстрированы. Проблемы обучения технологии казахской борьбы освещены недостаточно. Определен недостаточно адекватный уровень профессиональной компетентности. Определяется более уменьшенная, достаточная степень, а именно; в меньшей степени средний, критический, эталонный. Результаты начальной степени физической подготовленности студентов свидетельствуют о сниженном их уровне. Уровень физических показателей испытуемых контрольной и экспериментальной групп находился на среднем уровне.
Optimizing Mini Dam Placement for Sustainable Water Management in FUTA: A GIS-MCDA Approach
Authors: TATA Herbert , LATEEF Lukumon , NZELİBE Ifechukwu Ugochukwu
Published: March 2024

Addressing the increasing demand for water resources at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) due to the growing population requires a data-driven solution. This study determined the suitable locations for the siting of mini-dams as an alternative solution to the problem of water scarcity in FUTA using a Geographical Information Systems (GIS)-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) approach by integrating five thematic factors: drainage density, slope, elevation, land cover and soil texture. Preference values were assigned to the criteria based on their importance to a dam. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to assign weights to these criteria, and they were combined using a weighted sum to produce a mini dam suitability map within the study area. The suitable areas were divided into five classes: highly suitable (9%), suitable (18%), marginally suitable (30%), least suitable (26%) and not suitable (17%). The suitability map was validated against the locations of existing dams in the study area. This study contributes to the efforts to manage water resources for a growing population in FUTA and to evaluate the GIS-AHP approach for dam siting for a small study area.
Google Earth Engine ile Türkiye'de Yanmış Alanların MODIS ve FireCCI51 Küresel Yanmış Alan Uydu Gözlem Verileriyle Karşılaştırmalı Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: TONBUL Hasan
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada, Google Earth Engine (GEE) platformunda MODIS MCD64A1 ve European Space Agency (ESA) Fire_cci v. 5.1 (FireCCI51) küresel yanmış alan gözlem verileri kullanılarak Türkiye'de 2015-2020 yılları arasında meydana gelen yanmış alanların konumsal ve zamansal dağılımları belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, Avrupa Orman Yangınları Bilgi Sistemi (EFFIS) verileriyle karşılaştırılarak yanmış alanların doğruluğu ve kapsamı değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma kapsamında incelenen dönem boyunca, FireCCI51'in MCD64A1'e göre daha yüksek konumsal çözünürlüğe sahip olması ve küçük yanmış alanları daha hassas bir şekilde belirleme kapasitesine sahip olması daha fazla yanmış alan miktarları hesaplamasını sağlamıştır. Ayrıca, yanmış alanlardaki arazi örtüsü türlerinin belirlenmesinde MODIS MCD12Q1 arazi örtüsü sınıflandırma ürünü kullanılmıştır. 2015-2020 yılları arasında Türkiye'de meydana gelen yangınlar sonucunda yanmış bölgeler içerisinde, her iki veri setine göre de, arazi örtüsü türlerinde ekili alanlar en yüksek yanma oranına sahiptir. MODIS MCD64A1 verileri, ekili alanlardaki yanmış alan oranını % 88,93 ile % 91,80 arasında, FireCCI51 ise % 78,23 ile % 89,53 arasında belirlemiştir. Ülkemizde yanmış alanların konumsal dağılımı, özellikle Akdeniz, Ege ve Güneydoğu Anadolu bölgelerinde yoğunlaşmıştır.
Dil Bilimi, Nesrin Bayraktar, Ankara, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 212 s., ISBN: 978-605-133-765-4
Authors: Ödev Tuğba
Published: March 2024

Temelleri 20. yüzyılda Ferdinand de Saussure tarafından atılan dil bilimi, dilin kendisi için ve kendi malzemeleriyle incelenmesine dayanır. Uzaktan bakıldığında basit bir sistem gibi görünen dil, esasen karmaşık bir yapıya sahiptir. Bu karmaşık yapının daha iyi anlaşılabilmesi için çok sayıda çalışma yapılmış, hazırlanan dil bilimi kitapları aracılığı ile dil çok yönlü olarak ele alınmıştır.
Ballistics, Darwinism and Christian Thought
Authors: Claramonte Sanz Vicente , Guarinos Rico Rodolfo
Published: March 2024

This paper raises an open critical discussion on some key notions in Michael Ruse’s philosophy. These include the conceptual elements of scientific explanation, the difference between epistemic and cultural values, the epistemological status of science and religion in explaining nature, the compatibility or incompatibility between Darwinian thought and Christian thought, and especially between evolutionary theory and creationism, the key importance of admitting or not admitting supernatural causality when qualifying an explanation as scientific, the role played by the divinity in the argumentation about the compatibility or incompatibility between science and religion, the convenience of not understanding the Abrahamic god from an ontological perspective but from a psychological one, etc. It ends by proposing certain conclusions that could perhaps contribute to contrast and enrich his philosophy.
Neuro-linguistic Programming and Its Relationship with Psychological Flexibility Among Secondary School Students in Najran Region
Authors: Mohamed Bani Ismail Ahmed , Jaber Al-Ajmi Faisal
Published: March 2024

There is an increasing interest in Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and its impact on teaching and learning. Exploring its use as a supportive method to enhance students' capabilities is crucial. Through the literature review concerning NLP, its role in PF, and student learning, it is evident that it has not been examined. The current study aims to investigate the relationship between Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and Psychological Flexibility (PF) levels among high school students in Najran region. The study sample consisted of 634 male and female students, selected using convenience sampling. The NLP scale by Abu-Ruman [1] and the PF scale by Singh and Nan yu [2] were utilized after ensuring their validity and reliability. The study results revealed a low level of NLP and a high level of PF among high school students in Najran Region. In addition, the results indicated a significant correlation between NLP (as a whole and its dimensions) and PF. Studying NLP and its connection to PF in secondary school students can contribute to improving educational programs and psychological interventions aimed at supporting students in developing language skills and psychological adaptation. This connection can help students enhance their communication and adaptability to psychological and social challenges. In addition, this relationship can lead to the development of more effective educational and psychological support strategies for students in this crucial stage of their lives.
Enhancing IoT Network Security Through Digital Object Architecture-Based Approaches
Authors: Al-Bahri Mahmood , Alkishri Wasin , Y. H. Ahmed Falah , Alshar'e Marwan , Al Maskari Sanad
Published: March 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses a network of different devices, both stationary and mobile, that may interact with the physical world. Ensuring the security of the Internet of Things (IoT) is of utmost importance in a world where devices are interconnected at various levels, including wearables, home automation, smart cities, industrial sectors, and more. Ensuring the security of this interconnected network of "things" and devices is imperative, leaving no space for mistakes or inadequacies. The purpose of this article is to present an approach that utilizes Digital Object Architecture (DOA) to identify Internet of Things (IoT) devices and applications within communication networks. This study investigates various methodologies for incorporating the DOA identifier into Internet of Things (IoT) devices that are equipped with a range of wireless data transmission modules. Furthermore, this study presents a security model that aims to strengthen the resolution system based on data transmission security. The objective is to reduce the number of service messages exchanged between internetwork parts and decrease network latency. The essay finishes by examining some strategies for modernizing DOA in order to improve the quality of service.
SULPHUR DIOXIDE INDUCED OXIDATIVE AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL DAMAGE TO THE OVARIES OF FEMALE RATS (Rattus rattus)
Authors: Sood Prerna , Singla Neena
Published: March 2024

The aim of the study was to examine the toxic effect of sulphur dioxide on the  ovaries of female rats. The effect of different concentrations of SO2 (0, 5, 10 and  15 ppm) on antioxidant enzymes and histopathological changes were  investigated in ovaries of female rats under natural and experimental conditions.  Naturally exposed, house rats, Rattus rattus (Group I) were collected from  agricultural fields alongside the road in Ludhiana, India and acclimatized for 1  month in laboratory. Laboratory-bred house rats were divided into four groups.  Group II (control rats), III, IV and V were first exposed to the filtered air in 1  m3 exposure chamber for 5 h day-1for 28 days and then treated with 0, 5, 10 and  15 ppm of SO2, respectively. SO2 treatment showed significant increase in lipid  peroxidation (LPO) levels, followed by significant decrease in the activities of  superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase (GR),  glutathione-S-transferase (GST) and GSH-PX in ovaries of female rats. The  results revealed that SO2 can cause oxidative damage to the ovaries of female  rats. The increase in LPO and decrease in other enzymes was more prominent  at higher SO2 concentration as compared to the other tested concentrations.
GREEN SYNTHESIS OF THREE UNIQUE NANOPARTICLES FROM Hibiscus ficulneus L. AND ASSESSMENT OF THEIR POTENTIAL ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES
Authors: Raja Antony Selvi Albert , Jebastin Nelson Samuel , Kaliappan Ilango , Ramachandran Nalini
Published: March 2024

The synthesis and characterization of various nanoparticles using the  extracts from Hibiscus ficulneus L., a medicinal plant known for its  therapeutic properties, were investigated. Nanoparticles of three metals,  namely silver, copper and zinc (used in the form of silver nitrate, copper  sulphate, and zinc sulphate) were synthesized. The presence of nanoparticles  was confirmed by observing a spectrum in visible range, which was carried  out using a UV-visible spectrophotometer. To observe the crystalline  structure, XRD analysis was performed. SEM analysis revealed uniformly  distributed silver nanoparticles on the surfaces of the cells. The silver  nanoparticles were spherical in shape with particle size in the range of 2 to 20  μm. The antimicrobial activity of the synthesized nanoparticles was evaluated  using the zone of inhibition method. The highest antimicrobial activity was  observed with silver nanoparticles as compared to the other silver nano particle extracts, particularly against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (20 mm).  These results highlight the significant antimicrobial potential of silver  nanoparticles against pathogenic bacteria. This study underscores the role of  terrestrial products as potential sources for pharmaceutical applications.