bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Attitudes, Beliefs and Expectations Towards Maternal Employment and Non-parental Care among Female University Students
Authors:   , Fiani Nathalie J.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the attitudes and expectations of female Lebanese college students (N = 145) in regard to maternal employment, exclusivity of maternal care, and non-parental childcare. Beliefs about the costs and benefits of maternal employment were measured by the Beliefs about the Consequences of Maternal Employment scale (BACMEC). The Exclusive Maternal Care scale determined the extent to which the participants believe that only a mother is best suited to care for her child, whereas the Home/Employment Orientation scale evaluated the woman's preference for staying home versus her desire to return to work. Additional variables were explored in order to identify the subjects' preferences and perceived future plans in relation to maternal work history, the type and timing of non-parental care arrangements, work resumption, and the major factors influencing such decisions. The study indicated a significant relationship between early maternal work history, beliefs in the benefits of maternal work, and work resumption. Moreover, beliefs in the costs of maternal work were significantly associated to the attitudes toward the exclusivity of maternal care, which in turn yielded a significant relation to participants' home/employment orientation. The correlation between subjects' home/career inclinations and preferred age of the child to be placed in childcare and for mother to resume work also proved significant.
Interrelationships between Media, Parental Bonds, Self-esteem and Body Image Among Female Lebanese Adolescents
Authors:   , Hamdoun Diana
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the interrelationships between media, parental bonds, self-esteem and body image satisfaction among Lebanese female adolescents. The following hypotheses were tested: (1) There is a negative correlation between the sociocultural attitudes toward appearance (used to measure media effect) and the body image satisfaction. (2) The affectionate constraint (high on care & high on protection) and optimal (high care & low protection) parenting styles will both exceed affectionless control (low on care& high on protection) and neglectful parenting styles on body image satisfaction. (3) There is a positive correlation between self-esteem and body image satisfaction. The sample consisted of 61 high school students; their age ranged between 15 and 18 years old. The instruments used were the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire Appearance scale, the Self-Esteem Scale by Rosenberg, the parental bonding instrument and the SATAQ-3. Obtained results confirmed that self-esteem (hypothesis 3) significantly correlates with the young females’ body image satisfaction, however, they did not confirm the first and second hypothesis. The results showed no significant correlation between media and body image satisfaction nor any significant differences between all the parental styles (whether father or mother) on body image satisfaction.
Discussion on the influence of the external effects of agricultural mechanization on rural revitalization, path exploration, and policy exploration
Authors: Chen Jiaxian , Gu Zhuotong , Peng Sixi , Gu Jiatong , Shen Yangyi
Published: July 2024

The agricultural mechanization revolution is a productivity transition based on technological evolution in the history of China's agriculture. In order to better explore the agricultural mechanization model that is most suitable for China, and to guide and make good use of the external effects of agricultural mechanization to supplement the advantages of rural revitalization, the In terms of policy, we will lay a solid foundation and support for China's agricultural mechanization, so as to fully solve the problems of hollowing and aging in the countryside in the next 15 years, and explore the path of realizing Chinese-style rural revitalization. Based on the reading of many previous literatures, this paper makes a profound reflection on the characteristics of China's regions and the problems existing in rural evolution. Based on the law of rural evolution in the next 15 years, it proposes, analyzes and solves problems. And put forward the evolution methods and policy choices that our country should pay attention to in this rural revitalization strategy adjustment.
The Response of Macroeconomic Variables to Government Spending Shocks in the Sudanese Economy 1989-2019: Comparing the Structural Shocks (DSGE Approach) and Impulse Response (SVAR Model)
Authors: Ahmed Fadol Hassan Tawakol
Published: July 2024

The importance that different (approaches and models) to modeling the macroeconomy place on theoretical coherence compared to their capacity to match the data and the quality of the econometric model description varies. Dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models are more theoretical, whereas vector autoregression (SVAR) models provide a better match to the data. For developed economies, there are well-established publications on measuring the response of economic indicators to government spending shocks and aggregate macroeconomic activity. In addition, such empirical studies in emerging nations are scarce. This research seeks to fill this void by utilizing the DSGE model and the SVAR approach to investigate the influence of the response of macroeconomic variables to government spending shocks in the Sudanese economy from 1989 to 2019. The findings indicate that the influence of government expenditure shocks on the Sudanese economy is inconsistent with Keynesian principles, as some selected macroeconomic indicators do not respond positively to government expenditure shocks. The non-responsiveness of the inflation rate and exchange rate to government expenditure shocks is demonstrated; this finding may indicate the monetary authority's weakness in managing monetary variables in the Sudanese economy. In most situations, fiscal and monetary policies were in sync, and "double expansionary" and "double contractionary" policy coordination may be the proper approach; and also create tools that fit the Sudanese economy's structure.
Missed Opportunities for Middle Childhood: Less Sport Predicts Increased Risk for Shyness in Millennial Girls with Preschool Access to Bedroom Television
Authors: Necsa Béatrice , Fitzpatrick Caroline , Dubow Eric F. , Pagani Linda S.
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose: Childhood bedroom screens represent a risk factor for negative behavioral outcomes. Childhood sport participation might be a protective factor for potential negative associations with having a bedroom screen in early childhood. Methods: This study examines whether extracurricular sport participation in middle childhood reduces developmental risks associated with bedroom screens in boys and girls. We use a millennial birth cohort from the QLSCD. Children reported having a bedroom television at age 4 years. Parents reported child participation in sport from ages 6 to 10 years. We examine subsequent teacher-reported depressive symptoms and shyness outcomes by the end of sixth grade. We used linear regression to examine the interaction between child-reported bedroom television placement (age 4 years) and parent-reported childhood sport participation trajectories (ages 6 to 10 years) in predicting behavioral outcomes at age 12 years. Key Results: For girls, inconsistent extracurricular sport amplified the relationship between having a preschool bedroom television and subsequent shyness (b = 0.6212, SE = 0.3245, p < 0.05), beyond individual and family characteristics. Conclusions: Less consistent sport participation was associated with increased risk of shyness in girls having grown up with a bedroom television. These findings corroborate that extracurricular activity can be a suitable candidate for enhancing skills and social interactions.
The Legal Minimum Employment Age in China Should be Advanced to 15
Authors: Bu Wei , Huang Chongye , Wang Qin
Published: July 2024

Through close reading of the Compulsory Education Law and the Labor Law, we found that there exists a group of “hot seat people” in the provisions of Chinese law. Through analysis of the China Statistical Yearbooks and statistics collected by some local courts and procuratorates, we found that the number of “hot seat people” is large and the criminal tendency of these people is serious. By collating data from the United Nations, we found that about four-fifths of the countries’ minimum employment age is lower than or equal to the terminate age of compulsory education. On this basis, the paper holds that with the constrains of initiative and terminate age of compulsory education, the legal minimum employment age in China should be advanced to 15.
Star Map Recognition and Matching Based on Deep Triangle Model
Authors: Wang Meng , Zhang Huitao , Zhou Ning
Published: July 2024

The star sensor is the key component of Celestial Navigation. It measures the autonomous attitude of navigation bodies by observing stars. And it conducts image collection, preprocessing, feature extraction and matching recognition. Aimed to implement the latter two procedures, we first estimate the coordinate of the point which is the intersection point of the optical axis and the celestial sphere. We employ geometrical knowledge to get the relationship between the intersection point and given projection distances. When distances are unknown, we use Newton’s method to approach the exact coordinate of the intersection point. Based on our coordinate calculation method, we are required to find a principle for improving the accuracy of the coordinate. We first establish a projection screening model to obtain star maps. Then we establish four coordinate systems, i.e., the celestial coordinate system, the star sensor coordinate system, the image coordinate system and the pixel coordinate system. Taking the star map at the north celestial pole as an instance, we finish the transformation of coordinate between different systems and search for the factors affecting accuracy of coordinate. Ultimately, we draw the conclusion that the coordinate accuracy improves, when selected stars projection close the centroid of the photosensitive surface. Aimed to implement the matching recognition, we establish a novel feature extraction and matching model. We take the angle between stars and three of their nearest stars as the feature of the central star. Then we extract the feature matrix of the given star table as the feature database. Using the same way, we get the feature matrix of four–star maps. To achieve the last step of matching recognition, we compare the feature matrix of star maps with the given navigation stars. During the process, we employ DBScan clustering algorithm to implement the matching recognition process. We select the cluster center that satisfies the maximum number of matches as the actual location of the identified star map.
Combined scheme for securing rolling stock
Authors: Хатламаджиян А.Е. , Ольгейзер И.А. , Соколов В.Н. , Корниенко К.И.
Published: July 2024

В мае на станции Челябинск-Главный проведены предварительные испытания разработки АО «НИИАС» – комбинированной схемы закрепления подвижного состава. Уникальная технология совмещения устройств закрепления, взаимодействующих с колесом подвижного состава на различных принципах, позволяет сократить капитальные затраты на внедрение решения более чем в 2 раза. Преимуществом технологии является возможность ее использования на путях с большими уклонами до 2,5 ‰. При этом количество устройств, а, следовательно, и стоимость решения, не растет с увеличением уклона. Разработка является частью проекта «Цифровая железнодорожная станция». Первой станцией, где будет применяться комбинированная схема, станет Челябинск-Главный. По итогам проведенных испытаний принято решение о работоспособности технологии и необходимости проведения эксплуатационных испытаний. Массовое внедрение разработки на сети планируется начать с 2025 г.

In May, preliminary tests of the development of JSC NIIAS, a combined scheme for securing rolling stock, were conducted at the Chelyabinsk-Glavny station. The unique technology of combining fastening devices interacting with the rolling stock wheel on various principles allows you to reduce the capital costs of implementing the solution by more than 2 times. The advantage of the technology is the possibility of its use on tracks with high slopes up to 2,5 ‰. At the same time, the number of devices, and, consequently, the cost of the solution, does not increase with increasing bias. The development is part of the Digital Railway Station project. The first station to use the combined scheme will be Chelyabinsk-the Main One. Based on the results of the tests, a decision was made on the operability of the technology and the need for operational tests. The mass implementation of the development on the network is planned to begin in 2025.
Analysis of the quality of electrical energy supplying RAT devices
Authors: Ходкевич А.Г. , Соколов М.М. , Рыбина Л.А.
Published: July 2024

В статье рассматриваются вопросы качества электрической энергии, питающей устройства автоматической блокировки на перегоне Западно-Сибирской дороги. Показаны результаты экспериментальных исследований и их обработки. Проведен анализ соответствия показателей качества электрической энергии, питающей сигнальную точку автоблокировки, требованиям нормативных документов.

The article discusses issues of the quality of electrical energy supplying automatic blocking devices on the section of the West Siberian Railway. The results of experimental studies and their processing are shown. An analysis was carried out of the compliance of the quality indicators of electrical energy supplying the automatic blocking signal point with the requirements of regulatory documents.
A comprehensive telecommunication solution for HSR-1
Authors: Шурдак А.В. , Ермаков А.О. , Новиков Д.Е. , Романюк Д.А.
Published: July 2024

В ОАО «РЖД» планируется до 2028 г. реализовать масштабный амбициозный проект – строительство высокоскоростной железнодорожной магистрали Москва – Санкт-Петербург (ВСЖМ-1). Ее протяженность составит 678 км, скорость движения – до 400 км/ч. Для достижения высоких эксплуатационных характеристик этого инновационного инфраструктурного объекта потребуется применение новейших и наиболее эффективных технических средств, обеспечивающих перевозочный процесс. Одной из неотъемлемых частей технологической инфраструктуры ВСЖМ-1 является телекоммуникационная подсистема. В статье рассматриваются концептуальные подходы к созданию для этой магистрали единого телекоммуникационного решения – инфокоммуникационной системы ИКС ВСМ.

The article presents a heuristic system analysis toolkit used when searching for damage to cable communication lines and choosing methods for their restoration. Methods and techniques for restoring fiber-optic communication lines are considered. It has been determined that the most important condition for the effective use of heuristic tools for communication lines restoration is the accumulation, generalization and structuring of practical experience with its subsequent presentation in the form of methods and recommendations.
100 jaar surrealisme : een artistiek vormonderzoek in het creatief schrijven aan de hand van de surrealistische creatiemethodes
Authors:   , Van Meenen Vincent
Published: July 2024

This research is devoted to possible connections between Creative Writing and the creation of contemporary works of art, viewed from the Surrealists' attempts to make visible and valorize the unconscious (not reducable to predictable rules) element of the creative process. Over the past four years I have been trying to change my own writing using surrealist creation methods. First I applied surrealist creation methods with children, students and young people. I then looked at how contemporary artists still apply these surrealist methods today, and reported about this in art and literary magazines. Afterwards, through collaborations and conversations with other authors, theater makers, visual artists, musicians, game developers and designers, I developed a different way of writing, in which I shaped prose into verse. That prose in verse resulted in two novels, EU (Track Report, 2021) and 0xBlixa (Das Mag, 2023). Finally, I have reflected on my findings.
Multi-agent communication and behaviour training using reinforcement learning
Authors:   , Vanneste Simon
Published: July 2024

There are many real-world problems where distributed systems must work together to achieve a common goal. Artificial intelligence has started to play an important role in our lives. Therefore, we investigated how we can use it to develop these distributed systems. In this research, we explore how different intelligent entities (agents) can work together and communicate with each other. We employ reinforcement learning to allow the agents to learn how to communicate and how to behave. In reinforcement learning, the agent learns which actions it needs to take based on the reward it receives. This training method allows the agents to develop a custom communication protocol that is thoroughly integrated with the trained behaviour. In the first part of the thesis, we investigated how we can use these kinds of methods in real-life applications. Next, we developed multiple algorithms to learn a communication protocol. Finally, we explore how we can train these systems in a decentralized way.
The stochastic gravitational wave background : from models to observation
Authors:   , Turbang Kevin
Published: July 2024

Albert Einstein formulated his theory of general relativity and predicted the existence of ripples of spacetime: gravitational waves (GWs). The first detection of GWs by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) collaborations happened almost a century later, and started a new era: GW astronomy. In addition to the ninety GW detections in the third LVK observing run, a large amount of weaker sources are expected to contribute to an overall gravitational-wave background (GWB). Depending on the source, astrophysical or cosmological contributions can be distinguished. The former receives contributions such as the merger of binary black holes (BBHs) or supernova explosions, whereas the latter would come from cosmological processes that happened during the history of our Universe. Due to the many sources contributing to the background, its detection would reveal a wealth of information and represents the holy grail of GW astronomy. Furthermore, the cosmological background forms a unique way to probe the high energy scales involved in these processes, usually unattainable by detectors on Earth. This thesis considers both contributions to the GWB, both from a data analysis and modelling perspective, with emphasis on bridging the two. For the astrophysical background, the development of a data analysis technique to reduce the time until the detection of such a background formed an important part of this work. The GWB from BBHs can be distinguished from other contributions in the LVK detectors through its intermittent nature. As the duration of the signals is shorter than the time in between signals, this background appears popcorn-like. A new data analysis method that targets this intermittency is developed and the improvements in time to detection compared to other searches are illustrated. In addition, the implications of the detection of this background for the formation and evolution of BBHs are explored, by using data from the LVK detectors. Within the possible cosmological sources, attention is paid to first order phase transitions. As the temperature of the Universe decreases, these phase transitions can take place and generate a GWB. The study of these phase transitions and the resulting GWB, forms the target of the last part of this work. The goal is to understand the detectability of such signals and to set constraints on models given available GW data from the LVK detectors. This illustrates how particle physics and GW physics can go together to unlock the information contained in the background.
Shining light on the electrical network of cable bacteria
Authors:   , Smets Bent
Published: July 2024

Long before humans, microbes harnessed the power of electricity by evolving specialized cell structures and electrogenic metabolisms. In the last two decades, several types of electroactive bacteria have been discovered, and so-called “cable bacteria” present a recent and remarkable addition to this list. These long, filamentous bacteria are members of the Desulfobulbaceae family and thrive in marine and freshwater sediments worldwide. Cable bacteria transport electrical currents across centimetre-scale distances to couple the oxidation of free sulphide deep in the sediment column to oxygen reduction within the upper sediment layer. In doing so, cable bacteria substantially impact the local geochemistry to their benefit. An important outstanding question is how electrical currents are conducted through the cable bacterium filaments. Previously, it has been shown that electrical currents run through a network of parallel, highly conductive protein fibres in the cell envelope. These fibres are connected to one another in the cell junctions by an intriguing cartwheel structure, which is also conductive. This way, the cartwheel adds redundancy to the electric network, making it failsafe. Together, the fibres and cartwheels form the most elaborate electron transport network known in biology. The central objective of this PhD project is to elucidate the molecular structure of this electron transport network.
Dynamic Network Poisson Autoregression with Application to COVID-19 Count Data
Authors: Asai Manabu , Chu Amanda M. Y. , So Mike K. P.
Published: July 2024

There is growing interest in accommodating network structure in panel data models. We consider dynamic network Poisson autoregressive (DN-PAR) models for panel count data, enabling their use in regard to a time-varying network structure. We develop a Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo technique for estimating the DN-PAR model, and conduct Monte Carlo experiments to examine the properties of the posterior quantities and compare dynamic and constant network models. The Monte Carlo results indicate that the bias in the DN-PAR models is negligible, while the constant network model suffers from bias when the true network is dynamic. We also suggest an approach for extracting the time-varying network from the data. The empirical results for the count data for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States indicate that the extracted dynamic network models outperform the constant network models in regard to the deviance information criterion and out-of-sample forecasting.
Landscape Architecture Renovation Design in Shu Road's Traditional Villages: A Case Study of Jiuxian Village Pavilion
Authors: Huan TONG  , Xiaodong WANG
Published: July 2024

This project, situated in Jiuxian Village, Dakang Town, Jiangyou City, Sichuan Province, is established on the remains of houses that collapsed during the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. The goal is to create a rest area that also meets landscape aesthetic requirements. The pavilion design merges traditional and modern elements, balancing functionality, aesthetic value, and cultural significance. Rooted in a deep understanding of Sichuan residential architecture, the design emphasizes structural rationality and aesthetic expression. The resulting structure is both practical and artistically expressive, with a simple, elegant form enhancing stability through the combination of steel and wood, fostering a comfortable and warm atmosphere. The use of natural wood and steel in material selection increases the pavilion's appeal, eco-friendliness, and structural integrity. Beyond being an architectural entity, the pavilion serves as a cultural medium, seamlessly blending function and art. It inherits and promotes local architectural culture, reflecting modern architectural development concepts.
Stylization and individuation: the concept and style of space in Chinese and Persian painting images in Han and Tang Dynasties
Authors: Yuqi ZHANG
Published: July 2024

During the Han and Tang Dynasties, the exchange of handicraft culture between China and Persia significantly promoted economic development, advanced diplomatic relations, improved the material and cultural life of the people, enriched their spiritual enjoyment, and held a critical position in the history of East-West handicraft cultural exchange. The methods of image composition in Chinese painting and Persian miniature painting differ, yet there are mutual influences. The images reflect the national uniqueness and cultural diversity of both countries due to the differences in functional space. This paper explores the communication between China and Persia in painting images during the Han and Tang Dynasties by examining three aspects: composition, space concept, and style of Chinese painting and Persian detailed photos. It reveals the mutual influences formed in exploring stylization and individuation while maintaining the distinctive characteristics of the art communication path.
Feministiske perspektiver i musikkterapi
Authors: Rolvsjord Randi
Published: July 2024

Feminisme i musikkterapi kan kanskje oppfattes som et marginalt perspektiv i et marginalt fagfelt. Likevel har feministiske perspektiver i økende grad blitt presentert i musikkterapilitteraturen. Denne artikkelen vil forsøke å oppsummere de feministiske bidragene innenfor musikkterapien, og knytte dette til en bredere interdisiplinær kontekst av feminisme og kjønnsstudier. Feministiske perspektiver i musikkterapien systematiseres gjennom bekrivelse av tre ulike feministiske praksiser som er prominent i musikkterapilitteraturen: feministisk terapi, feministisk teori og kritikk, og feministisk forskning.
Family Relationships and Self-Esteem in Adolescents
Authors: Bilal Sonaj ,   International Balkan University,
            Skopje, North Macedonia
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the connection between family
relationships and self-esteem, as well as to reveal the existence or non-existence of
gender differences among adolescents in terms of the perception of family relationships
and the level of self-esteem. The research was carried out on a convenience sample of
120 people, 51 men and 69 women. The respondents were first, second, third and fourth
year students in a high school in Skopje, N. Macedonia. The Scale for the Quality of
Family Interaction prepared by Aneta Vulic - Prtoric, the Scale for Perception of Family
Relationships prepared by Ivana Macuka and the Coopersmith Inventory were used as
instruments. The findings from this research indicate that there are no gender-based
differences in how adolescents perceive family relationships. However, the study
revealed that male adolescents generally possess greater self-esteem than females.
Additionally, the results show a correlation between how family relationships are
perceived and self-esteem levels. A positive correlation exists between the general
atmosphere in the family environment, parental acceptance, and parental emotionality and
self-esteem. Conversely, a negative association is noted between parental rejection, and
parental control and self-esteem.
Comparative evaluation of writing assignments in English Coursebooks for young
learners
Authors: Stevkovska Marija ,   International Balkan University,
            Skopje, North Macedonia
Published: July 2024

EFL coursebooks for young learners published in the last decades aim to develop
both students’ language skills, as well as their 21st-century skills. They incorporate
the latest technology in the materials provided in the teacher’s and student’s packs.
Contrary to this, the design of the writing assignments fails to reflect the real world
of young learners from Generation Z and Alpha. As a result, writing assignments lack
authenticity and clear assessment criteria that would facilitate the writing process and
make it more appealing to students. This article aims to compare and contrast the
writing assignments in two EFL coursebooks for young learners using the critical
comparative evaluation method. The analysis indicates that the assignments in both
coursebooks are well-structured in terms of clarity of instructions, the writing model
provided, task variety, and age-appropriateness. There is a lack of authenticity and
flexibility concerning the use of AI and other digital tools. Furthermore, self and peer
assessment are not incorporated into the writing instructions. This can be supplemented
by modifying the format of the writing assignments, providing assessment rubrics, and
adding real-life types of written communication that include texting and messaging
through social media.
Implementing Inquiry-Based Learning at South East European University in North
Macedonia
Authors: Xhaferi Brikena ,   International Balkan University,
            Skopje, North Macedonia, Xhaferi Gezim ,   International Balkan
            University, Skopje, North Macedonia
Published: July 2024

This study addresses the implementation of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) in higher
education in North Macedonia. IBL is a learner-centred approach based on utilizing
students’ questions to facilitate learning and is suitable for cultivating critical
thinking skills among students. Modern teaching methodologies advocate for its broader
classroom application, not only in language instruction but also across various
disciplines. The findings highlighted several benefits associated with the
implementation of IBL in EFL instruction. These include the development of communication
skills, fostering collaboration among students, promoting critical thinking abilities,
and facilitating active learning. These outcomes align with the broader goals of modern
teaching methodologies, which emphasize learner-centred approaches and the cultivation
of essential skills beyond language acquisition. Overall, the results suggest that
integrating IBL into EFL instruction at SEEU has the potential to enhance the
educational experience for both teachers and students. By fostering a more engaging and
interactive learning environment, IBL can contribute to the achievement of educational
goals while equipping students with essential skills for success in their academic and
professional endeavours.
Exploring Adolescent Drug Usage Trends and Associated Health Implications in North
Macedonia
Authors: Sulejmani Haris ,   International Balkan University,
            Skopje, North Macedonia, Kostovska Mia
Published: July 2024

A detailed analysis approach is used in this study to look into the complicated
world of teen drug use and it’s health effects in North Macedonia. The study uses
quantitative data from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs
(ESPAD) 2019 along with reports from reputable medical and forensic institutions to try
to give a more complete picture of how drug abuse affects students in the region who are
15 to 16 years old. Besides the poll results, information from institutional records
also helps to show how complicated the drug-related problems in the area really are. The
University Clinic for Toxicology and Emergency Medicine in Skopje is a very important
source of information because it shows trends of how often crises happen and the drugs
that are most often linked to them, such as heroin, methadone, buprenorphine, and opioid
painkillers. The study also looks at how teens think about drug availability and finds a
worrying trend in how easy teens think it is to get drugs like cocaine and synthetic
chemicals compared to regional rates. The results make it clear that focused measures
are needed to lessen the bad health effects of drug abuse among teens in North
Macedonia. The fact that opioids and cocaine are so common in drug-related deaths
highlights the urgent need for evidence-based methods to prevent drug abuse. The study
also stresses how important it is to improve the ways data is collected and the
abilities of institutions in order to make tracking and reaction systems stronger. By
shedding light on the complicated relationship between drug use between teens and health
effects, this study aims to inform policies that will improve the health of teens in
North Macedonia.
Reconstrucción hermenéutica del informe de la CHCV. Rastreo de las estructuras del conflicto político, social y armado en Colombia
Authors: Barragán Martínez Juan Camilo
Published: July 2024

Dada la coyuntura política colombiana, en el que se avizoran nuevos procesos de paz, se requiere retomar las discusiones en torno a los factores estructurales que (re)produjeron el conflicto político, social y armado. Por ello, el presente artículo expone el rescate de los informes de la Comisión Histórica del Conflicto y sus Víctimas (CHCV), de cara a una reconstrucción hermenéutica que deriva en el reconocimiento de las principales estructuras del conflicto. Esto por medio de una lectura categorial (en su sentido más zemelmaniano) y una articulación interpretativa a partir del concepto de genoestructura de la Teoría del Juego Social de Carlos Matus.
El cine como recurso para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico: el caso de estudiantes de filosofía
Authors: Piracoca Parada Diana Marcela , Hernández Barbosa Rubinsten
Published: July 2024

El cine puede ser un buen recurso para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico, la matriz de análisis favoreció centrar la atención y orientar los aspectos a considerar en cada una de las películas. Los estudiantes valoraron el espacio y reconocieron la importancia de las orientaciones previas a la observación de la película, así como la actividad de presentación a los compañeros y la posibilidad de participar en el desarrollo de las clases expresando sus pensamientos de manera argumentada, relacionar campos de conocimientos y pensarse como futuros docentes.
DIGITILIZATION AND PROSPECT OF DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA.
Authors: OLATUNJI Moshood Abiodun ,   Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

The end of critical period of Cold War in the late 1990s paved the way for democratic agenda in Africa. The study seeks to examines the impact of adoption of technology in democratic transformation in Africa. The study posits that technology is unavoidably essential in ensuring a sustainable democratic structure, as digital technologies have had huge impact on governance around the globe which has made the world a global village. It argues that, the internet networking possibilities are creating many opportunities for the people to be actively participants in democracy. The study, establishes that, there is increase access to communication technologies which has made it easier for citizens to be politically sensitized and deeply involved in public discourse. To interrogate the discourse, the study adopts Democratic Theory and uses secondary sources to gather the relevant information. It concludes that, the technology provides a platform for citizens to exercise their franchise, which often strengthen the evolving democratic values in African countries. In view of the positive impact of technology in engendering well entrenched democratic values and effective structure, the study recommends that, the African leaders urgently need to address some challenges which often threaten the visibility of technology in the conduct of elections, particularly insecurity, falsification of data and manipulation of electoral machines.
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN VOTER’S MOBILIZATION IN NIGERIA’S 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS'
Authors: Aideloje Sunday , Sylvester Dogbokeme , Jacintha Amara
Published: July 2024

The 2023 Nigeria general elections have presented to scholars, analysts and observers with several issues, dynamics and developments to digest. Arguably, top among the issues is the power/influence ofsocial media in the process of voter’s mobilization. Social media has continued to break many age-old social barriers, and at the same time building bridges for the consolidation of intra and inter group relationship and consciousness. Nothing could have amplified this development better than the2023 general elections in Nigeria. The 2023 general elections in Nigeria witnessed a huge engagement of the people in pre-election, during election and postelection periods, which heightened tensions and created serious uncertainty in the outcome of the elections. Prior to the 2023 general elections, a lot of Nigerians appeared to have lost interest in the electoral process, yet there appeared to be level of engagement in the electoral process by the citizens especially throughthe social media. Although, some other factors may have accounted for the level of voter’s mobilization witnessed in the 2023 general elections, the role of social media deserved a systematic evaluation. Hence, this paper examines the role of social media in voter’s mobilization in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections. This paper will be anchored on the theory of cognitive mobilization as propounded by Russell Dalton in 1984 as it theoretical framework of analysis. Qualitative research design will be adopted, and through the use of secondary sources, relevant data relating to the objectives of the paper will be generated, and analyzed using content analysis method. The paper found that social media was very instrumental to mobilizing the youth population in Nigeria to participate in the electoral process. Thus, the paper recommends an improved use of social media by candidates for political offices and political officeholder in communicating with the people as it provides for effective and efficient connection between them and the people.
Smoothing Parameters Selection for Samples from Bivariate Circular Distributions
Authors: Nasser Huda , Abushilah Samira
Published: July 2024

Kernel density estimates for bivariate circular data are efficient non-parametric estimation methods incorporating free smoothing parameters that significantly influence the estimation process's results. In this paper, we focus our attention on selecting the optimal bandwidth for bivariate circular data from the von Mises distribution using cross-validation and a nonlinear minimized method using circular packages in R software.
A Note on the Exponential Diophantine Equation 8^x + 161^y = z^2
Authors: Panraksa Chatchawan
Published: July 2024

In this note, we revisit the exponential Diophantine equation 8^x + 161^y = z^2, initially studied by Manikandan and Venkatraman. Their work established that the equation has the two non-negative integer solutions: (1, 0, 3) and (1, 1, 13). Our findings reveal an additional solution, (2, 1, 15), and we show that these three solutions constitute the complete list of non-negative integer solutions for this equation. This extends and completes the main result presented in their paper.
The Dynamics of Fiqh and Ushul Fiqh as a Treasury of Islamic Sharia for In-Depth Understanding
Authors: Jailani Jailani , Sbaihat Ahlam , Mohamed Hosny Mahmoud
Published: July 2024

This research explores the dynamics of the discussions on Fiqh and Ushul Fiqh as the primary treasury within Islamic Sharia with the aim of obtaining in-depth understanding. The main focus of this research is to identify the roles and interactions between Fiqh and Ushul Fiqh in shaping a comprehensive understanding of Islam. The analytical method involves literature review and critical studies of classical texts as well as works by contemporary scholars. The research findings indicate that a profound understanding of Fiqh and Ushul Fiqh has a positive impact on strengthening the beliefs and religious practices of Muslims. The dynamics of these discussions encompass theological, legal, and methodological aspects that complement each other. The integration of Fiqh and Ushul Fiqh provides a robust framework for understanding and applying Islamic teachings in everyday life. This research contributes to the literature on in-depth understanding of Islam, emphasizing the importance of harmonizing Fiqh and Ushul Fiqh as the foundation for Muslims in living a religious life. The implications of these research findings can be used as a guide for researchers, practitioners, and Islamic thinkers in efforts to enhance a holistic understanding and practice of Islamic teachings
Bangladeshi Students’ Challenges of English Academic Writing in an International University
Authors: Sabreena Ahmed
Published: July 2024

At present, many Bangladeshi students go abroad to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate studies. However, most often, it is seen that they have a difficult time in understanding the rules of academic writing in the new institution. This qualitative multiple case study explores challenges related to writing assignments faced by 11 Bangladeshi students from Madrasah, Bengali and English medium schools studying at an international research university International Islamic University, Malaysia. A qualitative thematic analysis of the students’ semi-structured interviews revealed that the students felt that Bangladeshi English curricula should include components of close reading, academic writing, and basic computer skills for writing assignments so that all the students are prepared for writing assignments in academia in future. The study is significant for the education policymakers of an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) country such as Bangladesh where English is taught as a second language to the students.
Keywords: writing challenges, Academic writing, Bangladesh.
Dealing with Language Learning Anxiety and the Role of Teachers in Ensuring Anxiety-Free Foreign Language Classrooms
Authors: Khan Akibur Rahman , Dr. Sayeedur Rahman
Published: July 2024

This comprehensive mixed-methods investigation aimed to explore the challenges of anxiety experienced by foreign language learners and assess the pivotal role played by their teachers in alleviating such stressors. Quantitative data were acquired through a survey questionnaire, adapted from Horwitz et al.'s (1986) 33-point Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), distributed among foreign language learners. Concurrently, qualitative insights were collected through in-depth interviews conducted with teachers engaged in teaching foreign language programs. The synthesis of both students' experiences and teachers' perspectives facilitated a constructive analysis, culminating in nuanced findings that contribute to our understanding of effective strategies and teacher’s role in reducing anxiety levels in foreign language learning classrooms.
Keywords: Anxiety, Foreign Language Learning, FLCAS, Classroom, Learner, Teacher.
NEW APPROACH TO PREDICTION OF MEMORY LEAK IN HPC HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING BY USING MPI (MESSAGE PASSING INTERFACE)
Authors: Kamil Iehab AbdulJabbar , AL-Askari Mohanad
Published: July 2024

The study used Message Passing Interface to build a novel approach for forecasting memory leaks in HPC systems. Addressing resilient challenges the introduction focused on HPC and Messages Processing Infrastructure in system communication management. Throughout the article, it was stressed that memory leaks must be found and fixed rapidly to maintain system reliability. A greater inquiry was performed on using machine learning to identify memory leaks in HPC systems. The proposed approach involves collecting and preparing data from MPI-based high-performance computing (HPC) systems, training trained classification models for finding memory leak designs, and evaluating model performance employing appropriate indicators. To predict, the decision tree and Random forest algorithms, support vector machine models, and the AdaBoost underwent analysis. The technique included MPI metrics, feature engineering, and model training. Several algorithms helped diagnose memory deficits, but Random Forest worked best. The data and analysis showed these methods were helpful. The study found that decision tree (DT) as well as random forest (RF) algorithms could effectively diagnose and categoriesmemory deficits with near-perfect accuracy. Random Forest methods are consistently better than baseline methods, with F-scores of 0.97 to 1.0 on the two systems. Although the baselines were finished, their F-scores may range from 0.89 to 0.97. The Random Forest technique comprised several parameters, each of which affected classification accuracy. The Random Forest approach selected the most important attributes using CPU and memory use statistics
Preview the predictive performance of the STR, ENN, and STR-ENN hybrid models
Authors: loqman mariam , khalaf Nihad
Published: July 2024

This paper presents the mathematical structure of the STR decomposition model and the Elman neural network, in addition to the structure of the hybrid model combining the two previous models. The stages of analysis and verification of each model are discussed separately, and the paper proposes the use of the STR decomposition model based on the autoregressive equation and moving averages, while the STR-ENN model is a model thatcombines the STR model and the ENN neural network.The studied data series represents the monthly US soybean oil contracts for the period from 1-2-1997 to 1-5-2022, and using the MATLAB-a2022 program, the results obtained from the hybrid algorithm were compared with the STR model and the ENN neural network individually, to find out which The models are better in terms of prediction, with the prediction accuracy criteria MAE and MSE used. The proposed STR-ENN model had the best predictive performance among the rest of the models, as it had an average absolute error valueless than the other two models.
Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of some new metal complexes containing semicarbazide
Authors: Ahmed Eman , Jassim Hussien Nasry , Fairus M.Yusoff Siti
Published: July 2024

The research encompassed both the initial setup and detailed description of the N-cyclohexyl-2-((dimethylcabamoyl)carbamothioyl) hydrazine-1-carboxamide (L). Metal ions Co+2 , Ni+2, and Cu+2 were combined with the ligand(L) to form three transition metal complexes .The chemical formulas are the following [LCoCl2H2O] ,[LNiCl2H2O] ,[LCuCl2H2O], was derived from a process in which the metals were mixed in a [1:1]mole ratio with methanol(MeOH) acting as a cofactor. Several physicochemical techniques proved that the ligand and its metal complexes were in the expected structural form ,revealing the structure of the ligand -metal complex. by the use of numerous infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) , electronic spectra , nuclear magnetic resonance spectra (1H-NMR and 13C-NMR), molar conductivities, magnetic susceptibility and melting points, Isolation of three-coordinate complexes with deformed octahedral geometry around the core atom was determined by the spectral and analytical investigations for the Co+2 ,Ni+2 and Cu+2 atoms. We looked into its antibacterial properties ,both (G+) and (G-) bacterial
Prevalence of IgM and IgG Against Herpes Simplex Virus (HSVI, II) in the serum of abortion women in Diyalaprovince
Authors: Mohammed Mohsen Saja
Published: July 2024

Herpes simplex virus descends from the Herpesviridae family, that includes spherical viruses whose range is 120–200 nm. Herpes simplex viruses are divided into two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. These viruses produce life-long illnesses and are one of the most frequent viral infections globally. The major cause of genital herpes is the infection with Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2). It is extremely widespread in human populations in many parts of the world and is the main reason for genital ulcer diseases globally. The probable involvement of HSV2 in promoting HIV transmission is a critical public health concern in poor nations. The research included 90 women whose age range is 19 to 42.38 (42.22%) of the abortion women were from the urban areas, while 52 (57.77%) resided in rural regions. The result for HSV I IgG antibody among abortion women was 83 (92% out of the 90, while 7(8%) out of 90 were negative.Additionally, out of the 90 samples,1(1%) were positive for HSV I IgM antibody, whereas 89 (99%) were negative. Also, the result for HSV II IgG antibody among females having abortion was 2(2%) out of the 90. Still,88(98%) out of 90 were negative.In addition, of all samples, 1(1%) were positive for HSV II IgM antibody, and89(99%) were negative.