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EFFECTIVENESS OF MAGATHYRSUS MAXIMUM IN THE PHYTOREMEDIATION OF CRUDE OIL CONTAMINATED SOIL
Authors: Eguarkhide OGAH Isaac
Published: December 2024

The Niger Delta region grapples with widespread soil contamination due to crude oil spills. To address this issue using locally available and cost-effective materials, Magathyrsus maximum, a type of grass, was employed to assess its potential for remediating contaminated soil samples labeled B1 and B2, with B1 serving as the control, over an eighteen-week period. The experiment involved mixing 70g of crude oil thoroughly with 4000g of loamy soil in plastic containers. Soil samples were collected using a hand trowel and analyzed at the beginning and end of the investigation. At the conclusion of the eighteen-week period, significant changes were observed in various soil parameters for sample B2. The pH values increased from 5.750±0.034 to 6.990±0.041, while electrical conductivity (EC) values decreased from 427 dS/m to 261 dS/m. Moisture content (MC) values increased from 17.3 ± 0.016% to 26.3 ± 0.057%, and bulk density decreased from 1.386 ± 0.004 g/cm³ to 1.349 ± 0.025 g/cm³. Total nitrogen content (TNC) values decreased from 0.131 ± 0.316% to 0.101 ± 0.701%, available phosphorus (AP) values decreased from 11.610 ± 0.097 mg/kg to 4.000 ± 0.054 mg/kg, and total organic carbon (TOC) values decreased from 3.990 ± 0.082% to 1.920 ± 0.035%. However, total organic matter (TOM) values increased from 1.101 ± 0.017% to 1.267 ± 0.048%, and total hydrocarbon content (THC) values decreased from 89.280 ± 0.108 mg/kg to 7.900 ± 0.082 mg/kg. The findings indicate that Magathyrsus maximum demonstrates potential for remediating crude oil-contaminated soil based on the observed changes in soil parameters.
The Impact of Gamification on Production Processes- Literature Review
Authors: Hamad Basma Mahdi
Published: December 2024

The study aims to present and analyze the concepts of gamification, its importance and its application in production. It adopted a literature review methodology related to the subject of gamification in production processes with the aim of identifying its role in improving production processes. The study focuses on the concept of gamification as a strategy aimed at enhancing performance and productivity in industrial work environments and through the application of game elements to motivate workers and increase their participation and satisfaction. No systematic review of gamification in production processes in Arabic was found online when examining the relevant literature. The study revealed the latest findings reached through a comprehensive survey of published academic literature on the subject, related to the intellectual output on the application of gamification in production processes. The theoretical and applied frameworks related to the use of games to develop job performance were reviewed. It is analyzed how gamification strategies can contribute to improving production processes by enhancing interaction, stimulating innovation and increasing efficiency. The results of the study indicate that gamification strategies can significantly improve the effectiveness of production processes by increasing interaction and stimulating innovation. The study also provides a theoretical framework that helps researchers and practitioners understand how gamification can be applied to solve problems and achieve continuous improvement in production processes, and provides practical recommendations for practitioners and managers in various industries on how they can benefit from gamification to improve performance and enhance productivity.
The Most Important Factors affecting Nitrogen Use Efficiency: A review
Authors: Badawi Thamer Mehidi , Al-Ani Bihar Moqdad
Published: December 2024

Nitrogen is basic and necessary element contributing to plant growth and development. It is one of the most nutritious fertilizers used in agriculture. Adding a sufficient amount of Nitrogen will increase production, but the excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers has led to environmental pollution and the deterioration of the ecosystem. The plants use 50% of the added nitrogen and the remaining portion is lost to the environment in various ways, and thus it will affect the farms and pollute the soil, air, and water. Consequently, it has negative effects on humans and animals, as the emission of NH3, N2O, and NO in gaseous form through denitrification and volatilization, which causes dangerous environmental problems, as well as an increase in the value of production due to the loss of fertilizers from the ecosystem. Therefore, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) must be developed and enhanced through agricultural management to improve plant production. This review describes several factors that participate in the loss of nitrogen from soil-plant systems, such as nitrification, volatilization, filtration, denitrification, ammonium fixation, surface runoff, and stabilization, plant factors, temperature, rainfall and irrigation, tillage, soil texture, Crop residues and soil quality, nitrogen management
Correlation of Electrocardiogram Derived P Wave Dispersion and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Hypertensive Patients
Authors: Lateef Abbas Hussein , Abbood Ahlam Khadim , Obayes Oday Jasim
Published: December 2024

Background:
 Abnormal PWD expressed the impaired atrial electrical conduction which occurs as a result of structural changes (remodelling) in the atria caused by hypertension )HT). Diastolic function of the left ventricle (LV) have significant role in determination LV filling. Diastolic dysfunction (DD) related with fatality and hospitalization due to heart failure (HF).   
Patients and Methods:
 The study involved 100 individuals with HT. PWD was calculated from 12- leads surface ECG by determining the disparity betwixt the broadest and thinnest P waves. LV mass and left ventricle mass index ( LVMI) and diastolic function measurements were performed.     
Results:
 Correlation studies between PWD and parameters of LV diastolic function (E/A ratio and e`) showed statistically highly significant negative correlation (r = - 0.401, r = - 0.244) subsequently, p,< 0.05).
 Correlation study of PWD with E/e` showed a positive correlation which was statistically highly significant (r = 0.241, p < 0.05). While the Correlation studies of PWD with left atrial volume (LAV) and left atrial volume index (LAVI) showed statistically no significant positive correlation (r = 0.116, r = 0.029, p,>,0.05).
 Correlation studies of PWD with LVM and LVMI: showed statistically highly significant positive correlation with (r = 0.474, r = ,0.340respectively, p,<,0.05).
Conclusions:
 This research concludes that PWD obtained from ECG is a nonintrusive determiner, for diastolic function in hypertensive patients, that can reflect LV diastolic function and the effects of hypertension on LV remodelling.
Design Study of an Optical Sensor Based on Optical Fiber with Graphene Oxide
Authors: Kadhum Shahad H. , Mezher M.H.
Published: December 2024

Background
The Fabrication an optical sensing devices base on different polishing losses (0.37, 0.68& 1.28dBm) and integrated by Graphene Oxide (GO). The sides polished of single mode Fiber used to resemble D- shape Fiber with area (2mm2) by removing outer jacket and cladding to generate an evanescent field on polishing area that used as optical sensing region. The optical sensing devices integrated by coat D- shape fiber with few layers (~22-layers) of Graphene Oxide (GO) with a thickness of ~ 0.09µm. The Performance D-Shaped Fiber has been done experiment by two test. First test of D-Shaped Fiber without coat done by applied acetone on polished region that show increase in transmitted power. Second test of D-Shape Fiber coated thin layer of graphene oxide (GO) that show increase in transmitted power, thus open promising way to be applied in many applications such as biomedical sensor, humidity sensor, temperature sensor.
Materials and Methods: D- shape Fiber with different polishing losses and integrated Graphene Oxide (GO)
Results: testing of Acetone by applied on polishing area that shows an increase in transmitting power Thus, transmitting power increased immediately due to a change in the refractive index from dry air to Acetone, which caused decreasing in power leakage that covered the sensing region.
Conclusion: The testing D-Shape Fiber that coated with GO shows enhancement, fast response, highly sensitivity and stable measurement (without fluctuation) to acetone camper to D-Shape Fiber only.
Investigation Add Effect Hexane Extract of Juncus Rigidus Roots on Human Dermal Fibroblast Cell Line (DHSF)
Authors: Hussein Ali Mohammed , Hussein Alaa Ramthan , Jassab Hatem Karim
Published: December 2024

Background:
The study examined the effect of the hexane extract from Juncus rigidus roots on the human dermal fibroblast cell line (DHSF) with the aim of exploring and identifying safe therapeutic alternatives for normal cells.
Materials and Methods:
The active compounds (phenols and flavonoids) in the plant extract were quantified, yielding (15.87, 17.33) mg/g, respectively. The DPPH assay, using concentrations of (20, 30, 40) mg/ml, recorded inhibition rates of (21.3, 23.44, 26.24) %, respectively. The amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the root extract was found to be very low, measuring 343 nml. The extract was tested on normal cells of the human DHSF line at five concentrations (25, 50, 100, 200,400) µg/ml and for three durations (24, 48, 72) hours.
Results:
The highest cytotoxicity rate was recorded at a concentration of 400 µg/ml, reaching 34.69% after 72 hours of exposure to the extract, with significant differences observed between the higher concentrations at a probability error rate of P ≤ 0.05. In contrast, lower concentrations showed less inhibition of the cells, with the lowest concentration of 25 µg/ml resulting in a minimal rate of 3.03%. No significant differences were observed between the lower concentrations at exposure times of 24 and 48 hours.
Conclusion:
The extract is relatively safe for normal DHSF cell lines even at the highest concentration used in the experiment, with the highest cell mortality rate being after three days of exposure.
Comparing the Useful Life of Two Types of Energy Devices using Mathematical Time Equations
Authors: Al Murshidi Hiyam Hussein Radi
Published: December 2024

Background:
Solar energy devices, after a time has passed since their use, become older, their exposure to failure increases, their maintenance costs increase, and their production decreases. Thus, one solution is to replace them with a new device; this is referred to as preventive device replacement.
Materials and Methods:
When a solar panel fails, its life is over, and it is replaced. Alternatively, when it reaches the age ????1, a preventative solar panel replacement is implemented.
Results:
This work aims to identify the optimal time for the preventive replacement of solar energy devices, as the continued operation of an old device increases costs and necessitates a replacement that reduces maintenance costs and maintains the device's production continuity. The current research identifies the optimal time for preventive replacement of solar energy devices synthesized from n similar tubes, as their failure and replacement costs increase as they age. As for devices consisting of large solar panel, the cost of panel failure is expensive and replacing them is expensive.
Conclusions:
The researcher studied the best time to replace panel with new panel, and that is before the panels fail. At the end of the paper, we identified some industrial and economic decisions that affect the life of replacing these two types of devices.
Türkiye’de Konut Hakkının Gerçekleştirilmesinde Yenilikçi Bir Çözüm: Yeşil Konutlar
Authors: Tuğaç Çiğdem
Published: December 2024

Türkiye’deki imar ve afet mevzuatı incelendiğinde deprem odaklı bir yaklaşım benimsendiği görülmektedir. Oysa iklim değişikliğiyle ilişkili afetler de Türkiye’de önemli olumsuz sonuçlar ortaya çıkarmaktadır. İklim değişikliğiyle ilişkili aşırı hava olayları ve afetlere bağlı kayıp ve zararlar, yerleşimlere ve konutlara zarar vermekte, konut hakkının sağlanmasında sorunlar oluşturmaktadır. İklim değişikliğinin etkileriyle mücadelede ve bu etkilere uyum sağlanmasında yeşil konutlar, tüm dünyada yenilikçi bir çözüm olarak uygulanmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de konut hakkının gerçekleştirilmesinde yeşil konutların katkısını değerlendirmek ve geleceğe yönelik politika önerileri sunmaktır. Çalışmada Türkiye’deki kentsel dönüşüm projelerinde konutların, yeşil konutlar olarak inşasının insana yakışır yaşam alanlarının oluşturulmasıyla konut hakkının gerçekleştirilmesini, yerleşimlerin iklim ve afet dirençliliğinin sağlanmasını, Türkiye’nin küresel iklim değişikliğiyle mücadele için ortaya koyduğu sera gazı azaltım taahhütlerinin yerine getirilmesini ve kaynakların etkin ve verimli şekilde kullanılmasını destekleyeceği sonucu elde edilmiştir. Yeşil konut uygulamalarıyla konut hakkının gerçekleştirilebilmesi için Türkiye’de idari, yasal ve beşerî kapasitelerin geliştirilmesi gerektiği çalışmada ulaşılan bir diğer sonuçtur.
Kiracıların Endişelerini Anlamak: Konut Sorununun Ruh Sağlığı, Refah Düzeyi ve Gelir Dağılımına Etkisi
Authors: Tosun Salih
Published: December 2024

Türkiye'de hızla artan konut ve kira fiyatları, dar ve orta gelirli haneleri zorlayarak kira yükünü artırmakta ve konut alım gücünü düşürmektedir. Bu da kiracıların barınma endişelerini artırıp ruh sağlığı, refah ve gelir dağılımı üzerinde olumsuz etkiler yaratmaktadır. Bu çalışma, Türkiye'deki kiracıların karşılaştığı konut sorunlarını, bireylerin ruh sağlığı, genel refah düzeyi ve gelir dağılımı üzerindeki etkileri açısından fenomenolojik bir yaklaşımla incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. En az bir yıldır kiracılık deneyimine sahip 18 Türk katılımcıyla Şubat-Haziran 2024'te yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelerle gerçekleştirildi. Tematik analizle belirlenen stres ve kaygı, depresyon, yaşam kalitesi, sosyal refah, konut politikaları ve gelir dağılımı dengesi temaları; ruh sağlığı, refah düzeyi ve gelir dağılımı olarak sınıflandırıldı. Çalışma, konut sorununun kiracıların ruh sağlığı, refah düzeyi ve gelir dağılımı endişelerini doğrudan şekillendirdiğini ve ruh sağlığının bu etkileşimde merkezi rol oynadığını göstermektedir. Kiracıların yaşadığı ekonomik ve psikolojik zorluklar, konut piyasasında daha geniş sosyal ve ekonomik reform ihtiyacını vurgulamaktadır.
Servant Leadership Model of School Principals in Enhancing Teacher Performance at SMAN 1 Gerung
Authors: Dhomroh Siti , Fitriani Mohamad Iwan , Thohri Muhammad
Published: December 2024

This research aims to explain two things: (1) teachers' perceptions of servant leadership and (2) the implementation of servant leadership models by the school principal to enhance teacher performance at SMAN 1 Gerung, West Lombok Regency. The approach in this research is qualitative. The research is conducted at SMAN 1 Gerung. Data collection techniques involve interviews and observations. The results of this research show teachers' perceptions of the servant leadership model. They perceive that a school principal with servant leadership qualities possesses the ability to listen, empathy, openness, and community building. Additionally, the implementation of the servant leadership model at SMAN 1 Gerung is carried out by creating a supportive and motivating environment, empowering teachers' potential, and understanding and listening to teachers' aspirations. The servant leadership model has gained recognition in the field of education for its focus on service delivery, self-development, and individual empowerment. Servant Leadership is also in line with Islamic teachings as mentioned in the Quran Surah Asy-Syuâ€™ara (26:215), Ali Imran (3:159), and has been exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Analysis of The Effect of Policy Evaluation on Improving the Quality of Islamic Education at MTS Al-Mahmud Aik Ampat
Authors: Utama Wahyudi , Nasir Mohamad Abdun , Tahir M
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of policy evaluation on the quality of Islamic education at MTs Al-Mahmud Aik Ampat. This research uses quantitative type with analytic design. The population of this study were all teachers and students of MTs Al-Mahmud Aik Ampat and the sample was 13 teachers and 13 students. the sampling technique used was random sampling. Data collection techniques through observation with questionnaire instruments for policy evaluation and quality of Islamic education. Data analysis techniques using t test and or F test. The results showed that there was an effect of policy evaluation on the quality of Islamic education at MTs Al-Mahmud Aik Ampat as seen from the significant value obtained in the t test and F test 0.005 is smaller than 0.05. This means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. This evaluation can help MTs Al Mahmud to correct ineffective education policies. This is crucial to ensure that the quality of education produced by MTs Al Mahmud remains high and relevant to students' needs.
Management of School Facilities and Infrastructure as a Support for Extracuricular Activities at Junior High School 30 Semarang
Authors: Al Ayyubi Shalahuddin , Abdullah Shodiq
Published: December 2024

Schools have the function of providing guidance and development of all the potential of students, both in the form of physical, intellectual and moral potential. Therefore, schools provide physical and non-physical facilities, especially extracurricular activities. This study aims to analyze the management process of educational facilities and infrastructure in optimizing extracurricular activities.  This research is a qualitative study with data collection techniques by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by data reduction, data discussion, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study concluded that the management of facilities and infrastructure at Junior High School 30 Semarang includes planning, procurement, use, inventory, maintenance, and elimination. The process begins with planning needs, followed by procurement through an online shopping system according to Ministry of Education and Culture regulations. The use of facilities and infrastructure is supervised by the deputy head of facilities and infrastructure. Inventory is conducted regularly to reduce the risk of loss, while maintenance involves extracurricular parties in maintaining the condition of the facilities. Items that are not suitable will be removed according to the procedure. Supporting factors include the support of the school community, while inhibiting factors include teachers' workload and limited funds.
Ten Years of Research on Spiritual Leadership: a Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Adli Adli , Permana Johar , Prihatin Eka , Aedi Nur
Published: December 2024

This bibliometric analysis explores the research landscape on spiritual leadership from 2014 to 2024, utilizing Scopus data to evaluate publication trends, key contributors, keyword co-occurrence, and directions for future research. A total of 268 peer-reviewed journal articles were analyzed through bibliometric methods. The findings reveal significant growth in research, particularly after 2018, with annual increases observed thereafter. In terms of contributions, Indonesia, China, and the United States stand out, with Indonesia leading in publication volume, while the United States and Thailand exhibit higher average citation impacts, indicating varying levels of influence across regions. Thematic analysis highlights a strong focus on workplace spirituality, employee well-being, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. Network visualization emphasizes the central role of spiritual leadership and its associations with ethical leadership, employee performance, and organizational citizenship behavior. Emerging themes include sustainability, innovation, and crisis leadership, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings suggest promising research opportunities in crisis management, sustainability, and cross-cultural applications of spiritual leadership, underscoring the field’s dynamic and expanding relevance in addressing contemporary organizational challenges.
Antidiarrheal potential of Nigella sativa L. infusion in mice: a phytochemical and efficacy evaluation
Authors: Safitri Nadiya , Mustika Aulia Andi , Pristihadi Diah Nugrahani , Sutardi Lina Noviyanti , Purohita Adwisto Saktika
Published: December 2024

Background Nigella sativa L., commonly known as black cumin, is a medicinal plant widely recognized for its therapeutic properties. However, limited pharmacological evidence supports its antidiarrheal potential when prepared as an infusion.
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition and antidiarrheal efficacy of Nigella sativa infusion in mice.
Methods A total of 30 mice were divided into five groups: negative control (Tween 80 [1%]), positive control (Loperamide HCl), and treatment groups receiving Nigella sativa infusion at concentrations of 25%, 50%, and 100%. Antidiarrheal activity was assessed using the intestinal protection method, with parameters including defecation frequency, stool consistency, diarrheal onset time, and diarrheal duration.
Results Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins in Nigella sativa infusion. The infusion demonstrated significant antidiarrheal activity across all tested concentrations (25%–100%), with the 50% concentration showing the highest efficacy, comparable to Loperamide in reducing defecation frequency, improving stool consistency, delaying diarrheal onset, and shortening diarrheal duration.
Conclusion Nigella sativa infusion at 50% concentration exhibits promising antidiarrheal potential and warrants further development as a herbal remedy.
PENGARUH INTERAKSI MANGSA DAN PEMANGSA PERTAMA YANG BERADA DALAM SATU LINGKUNGAN PADA MODEL SATU MANGSA DUA PEMANGSA
Authors: Kusnanto Ali , Ilmi Salsabilla Fitri , Sianturi Paian , Ardana N K Kutha , Julianto MT
Published: December 2024

Dalam tulisan ini dianalisis model satu mangsa dua pemangsa dimana mangsa dan pemangsa berada dalam lingkungan yang sama. Pemangsa kedua berada di lingkungan berbeda dan memakan mangsa dan pemangsa pertama. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh interaksi antara mangsa dan pemangsa pertama  dalam dinamika ketiga populasi yang terjadi. Proses yang digunakan untuk analisis adalah mencari kestabilan titik tetap dan melakukan simulasi numerik. Diperoleh enam titik tetap yang kestabilannya bergantung pada nilai parameter yang dipilih. Untuk mencapai ekosistem yang seimbang antara populasi mangsa dan pemangsa, dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan mengendalikan populasi pemangsa pertama. Dalam penelitian ini diperoleh bahwa semakin menaikkan interaksi yang dilakukan antara mangsa dengan pemangsa pertama mengakibatkan populasi mangsa menurun dan pemangsa pertama naik. Tetapi jika tingkat interaksi ini terus dilakukan maka pemangsa kedua akan menurun ke arah kepunahan. Untuk menanggulangi ini maka tingkat pemangsaan antara pemangsa pertama oleh pemangsa kedua perlu ditingatkan, walaupun peningkatan ini jika terlalu besar akan membuat pemangsa pertama punah.
PEWARNAAN SIMPUL UNTUK SELEKSI ASET PADA PEMBENTUKAN PORTOFOLIO INVESTASI SAHAM
Authors: Prastiwi Diah , Septyanto Fendy
Published: December 2024

Dalam membentuk portofolio investasi biasanya terdapat tahap seleksi dan alokasi/pembobotan. Seleksi aset kerap dilakukan dengan melihat kinerja dari aset tersebut. Dalam penelitian ini, seleksi aset dilakukan dengan menggunakan konsep-konsep teori graf. Konsep dasar yang digunakan adalah independent set dan clique. Dengan independent set, dipilih sekumpulan aset yang berkorelasi rendah sehingga risikonya juga rendah. Dengan clique, ditemukan sekumpulan aset yang berkorelasi tinggi sehingga dapat dipilih salah satunya sebagai representasi. Lebih lanjut, digunakan pewarnaan simpul pada graf korelasi untuk menghasilkan partisi aset-aset menjadi beberapa independent set, yang masing-masing dapat dibentuk menjadi portofolio terdiversifikasi. Dengan menerapkan pewarnaan simpul pada graf antikorelasi, aset-aset dipartisi menjadi beberapa clique, yang masing-masing dapat dipilih satu aset untuk mereplikasi pasar. Dipilih pembobotan sederhana yaitu equal weight. Sebagai studi kasus, diambil saham-saham LQ45 tahun 2023. Dihasilkan sebuah portofolio yang terdiversifikasi dengan baik, serta sebuah portofolio yang mampu mereplikasi pasar dengan efisien. Keduanya memiliki return lebih tinggi dari return bebas risiko sehingga layak diinvestasikan.
Distributed leadership as a potential strategy for the management of environmental education curriculum in secondary schools
Authors: Shabalala Nonkanyiso Pamella
Published: December 2024

Environmental education plays a critical role in equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. However, in South African secondary schools, the implementation of environmental education faces obstacles such as limited resources, curriculum constraints, and insufficient stakeholder involvement. This empirical research paper explores the potential of distributed leadership as a strategic approach to advancing environmental education. Distributed leadership, which emphasises shared decision-making and collaboration, offers a transformative model for promoting environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives. The study analyses successful examples of distributed leadership globally and within South Africa to uncover its transformative possibilities. Furthermore, the paper examines the benefits of adopting distributed leadership in fostering environmental consciousness and action within the school community. Through stakeholder engagement and collaboration, distributed leadership can lead to more effective environmental education interventions. The findings and recommendations from this research contribute to the advancement of sustainable environmental education strategies in South Africa and beyond.
Development of primary school 4th grade students' awareness about gender equality in social studies course: A case study
Authors: Doğan Yaylak Derya , Tabak Sanem
Published: December 2024

In the research, it was aimed to examine the awareness and sensitivity of primary school fourth grade students towards gender equality and to give them an egalitarian perspective. This research was carried out within the framework of a case study as a qualitative research method and research design. A total of 24 children, 10 girls and 14 boys, who were studying in the fourth grade in a private education institution in Ordu in the 2021-2022 academic year, were selected as the study group of the research, according to the convenient sampling method, one of the purposive sampling types. Within the study,’s scope a workshop program consisting of a series of activities that will last for four weeks, 1 lesson hour (40 minutes) each week, was applied to the study group. The data obtained as a result of the workshop program were analyzed using the MaxQDA qualitative data analysis program. According to the results of the research, it has been revealed that the awareness status, views, and thoughts of the primary students about gender equality have changed positively with the workshops designed and implemented for primary students within the scope of gender equality in the primary school fourth grade social studies course.
Epistemologies of Division in Arab Media Scholarship
Authors: Mellor Noha
Published: December 2024

This article discusses epistemologies of division in Arab media scholarship as a topical case study, given the role of media as a convergence of ideology, values, politics, and market mechanisms. It specifically addresses these questions: How does the colonial structure of academia seek to alienate Global Majority communities from one another? What is the intimate impact of this structure on the lives of academics under these epistemologies of division? And to what extent do non-Western media scholars reinforce this alienated image through internalized Orientalism? Methodologically, the article is based on an autoethnographic approach where I reflect on my professional trajectory as an Arab “diasporic academic” who spent nearly thirty years in Europe before moving back to the Middle East. Theoretically, the article draws on Orientalism as an ideology to shed light on how Western higher education institutions (HEIs) reinforce their superiority, creating an epistemic exclusion of Arab scholars. This problem is exacerbated by the neoliberal policies that tend to place HEIs on a global hierarchy, and by Arab scholars’ acceptance of this exclusion, which is termed internalized or self-orientalism.
English and Global Education: Writing Apotropaic Texts to Deflect the Sorcery of Colonial|Modern|Development
Authors: Gajasinghe Kasun
Published: December 2024

Irrespective of the scholarship that exposes the violent impact of English on education systems in colonial, settler colonial, and (post)colonial contexts, it continues to take center stage in educational policy changes in academic institutions around the world. It is promoted by school and university curricula, global funding organizations, and political leaders as a language that provides unimaginable opportunities for everyone and, particularly for historically disadvantaged communities. Consequently, English has become the/a language of colonial|modern|development[1] enabling the continuation of its civilizing mission through discourses of progress. As a Sri Lankan expatriate academic and a former English language teacher, in this paper, I explore how English is embodied as desires and traumas in (post)colonial subjects (le sujet). My research in Sri Lanka with English teachers show how their experiences about/around English that give credence to its manifestation as truth-power can inevitably lead to the reproduction of harm in/through education. Therefore, drawing on ethnographic and archival research, I tell stories (as apotropaic texts) imagining curricular orientations that would deflect the sorcery of colonial|modern|development in English. In this paper, rather than supporting the view that English is imperialistic, neocolonial, and a threat to linguistic diversity, or merely promoting discourses that glorify it as a panacea for sociopolitical and economic problems, I invite educators to sit with the sticky tensions that emerge from one’s attunement to English as the embodiment of desires and traumas.
Proto-Narrative: A Critical Exploration of the Cultural Identities Held by Black Women in STEM
Authors: Flake Sherita , Lubin Rebecca
Published: December 2024

Systemic structures have historically marginalized Black women, especially those with disabilities, from pursuing careers in STEM fields, perpetuating exclusionary practices within higher education institutions. The need for increased representation of Black women, including those with disabilities, in STEM has prompted institutions to prioritize graduation within this demographic. To meet the demand for more Black women entering the STEM field, higher education institutions encourage the integration of culturally relevant STEM curricula. Using culturally relevant models, such as Flake’s Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity, based on Paulo Freire’s Critical Reflection from the lens of Henri Tajfel’s Social Identity, humanizes the educational journey of Black women in STEM, fortifying the Black women in STEM industry. Building on Flake's Cultural Identity framework, this paper uses Freire's Critical Pedagogy to underscore the transformative potential of culturally aligned curricula, fostering a learning environment conducive to the empowerment of aspiring Black women in STEM while anchoring them to their cultural roots. Therefore, this paper explores reflective narratives of Black women in STEM during their higher education experiences, illuminating the significance of their cultural identity in shaping their agency in STEM. Their narratives seek to inform the development of STEM curricula that empower Black women with the introduction of the authors’ conceptual framework centered on cultural identity, learning communities, and agency. Within this framework, the proto-narratives of the study's participants, Black women in STEM with a disability, reveal how a sense of belonging within the learning community mediates the cultivation of agency within STEM.  As such, this study elevates the experiences of Black women in STEM as proto-narratives, emphasizing these narratives as the genesis, in contrast to often labeled counter-narratives. It underscores the critical importance of recognizing and nurturing cultural identities to empower and advance the next generation of Black women in STEM.
Othered but Unbothered: Agentic and inclusive narratives of Black Professors in US higher education
Authors: Walcott Carolyn
Published: December 2024

Black professors across US university campuses continue to navigate race–based and other forms of discrimination. This research paper argues that as a collective, African American, Afro–Caribbean and African professors experience discrimination at the intersection of their race, gender and nationality. To build my argument, I engage in conversations with ten professors from the Black Diaspora to elevate their stories of dialectical tensions, and racial and cultural stereotypes they confront and negotiate, while maintaining agency and creating safe spaces for inclusive and transformative teaching and learning in their classrooms. Using critical race theory and race–based essentialism to ground my work, I also engage in ethnography to illustrate the transformative role of intercultural pedagogy in dismantling essentialist misperceptions and simultaneously transforming the way students interact with and include others in society.
SELÇUKLU TÜRKLERİNİN BİZANS ALGISINDA ORTODOKSLUK VE DİNİ HUSUMET (ON BİRİNCİ VE ON İKİNCİ YÜZYILLAR)
Authors: Beihammer Alexander
Published: December 2024

Bu makale; Bizans’ın, Küçük Asya’daki Müslüman-Türk beylikleriyle olan siyasî ve askerî husumetinin propagandasını yaptığı sırada, Komnenos Hanedanlığının ideolojisindeki din temelli kavramlara odaklanmaktadır. On birinci yüzyılın ikinci yarısındaki fetih döneminde; Bizans’ın algıları, başlıca barbarlık karşısındaki Roma medeniyeti gibi klasik iki kutuplu görüş tarafından belirlenir ve bundan dolayı da Selçuklu Türklerini dini bir oluşumdan ziyade etnik bir grup olarak tanımlarken, 1130’larda onları “Haceroğulları”, yani Müslümanlar ile özdeşleştirme eğilimi hâkim olmuştur. Aynı zamanda, İmparator II. Ioannes’in saray retorikçileri, Eski Ahit prototiplerine (Musa) ve Batı Haçlı ideolojisinin bazı özelliklerine göndermeler yapan imparatorluğa özgü temsil biçimleri geliştirmişlerdir. Halefi I. Manuel’in tasviri ise, bunun yerine imparatorun Mesih benzeri konumu ve gerçek inancın yorulmak bilmeyen savunucusu motifinden daha yoğun bir şekilde yararlanmaktadır
PEÇEVİ TARİHİNDE MAKAM VE KURUM ADLARI
Authors: Efe Kürşat
Published: December 2024

İbrahim Peçevî, Macaristan’da doğan Osmanlı tarihçisidir. Macarlarca vakanüvis (görevli devlet tarihçisi) olarak bilinen İbrahim Macaristan’ın Pecs (Peçuy) şehrinde doğmuştur, bu sebeple doğduğu ve yaşadığı bölgelerde Peçuyi, sonradan da Peçevî olarak anılmıştır. 17. yüzyıl ve öncesi olaylarının Osmanlı Devlet’ini merkeze alarak anlattığı kitabının adı eski adıyla Tarih-i Peçevî, bugünkü bilindiği adıyla Peçevi Tarihi’dir. 17. yüzyıl ve öncesi Osmanlı coğrafyasında yaşanan olayları anlatan Peçevi Tarihi önemli tarih kaynaklarından birisidir. Kanuni döneminden IV. Murat’a kadar birçok gelişmeden bahseden eserdeki adlar hiç şüphesiz hem tarihî hem de dil bilimsel açıdan önemlidir. Eser içindeki adlar her iki bilim dalı için çeşitli verileri yansıtmaktadır. Ad bilimi, dil biliminin özellikle özel adları inceleyen bir alt dalıdır. Özel adlar yanında diğer adlar da dolaylı olarak ad biliminin ilgi alanına girmektedir. Bu çalışmada; Peçevi Tarihi’nden hareketle 17. yüzyıl ve öncesinde kullanılan kurum ve makam adlarının özellikleri gözler önüne serilecektir. Peçevi Tarihi’ndeki bu sözcükler belirlenerek sınıflandırılacak ve bu sözcüklerin karşıladığı kavramlar üzerinde durulacaktır. Böylelikle tarihî adbilimcil birimlerin bilimsel açıdan farklı yönleri ele alınacaktır.
Advances in oral controlled release drug delivery systems
Authors: Prathamesh R. Sune  , Kajal S. Jumde  , Pooja R. Hatwar  , Ravindra L. Bakal  , Atharv V. Korde
Published: December 2024

Controlled Drug Delivery Systems (CDDS) represent a significant advancement in pharmaceutical technology, designed to deliver therapeutic agents in a controlled and sustained manner over an extended period. These systems aim to optimize the drug's efficacy by maintaining therapeutic drug levels in the body, reducing side effects, and enhancing patient compliance. CDDS can be classified into various categories, including polymeric, liposomal, and nanoparticle-based systems, each offering unique benefits. Polymeric systems, for example, allow for the precise release of drugs through diffusion, degradation, or swelling mechanisms. Drugs can be targeted to certain tissues with the use of liposomes and nanoparticles, increasing the therapeutic index while lowering systemic exposure. To further improve the accuracy of drug administration, CDDS can also be made to react to environmental stimuli like pH, temperature, or electromagnetic fields. The creation of CDDS has been the subject of extensive research in recent decades in order to solve issues such patient adherence, drug stability, and bioavailability. With the development of new materials and technology, CDDS remains a promising treatment option for cancer, chronic diseases, and other complex medical problems, offering more individualized and efficient therapeutic alternatives.
A study on analysis of mathematics teaching-practice among secondary level students in Rural-Urban areas of Nepal
Authors: Rajendra Dura  , Siddhi Prasad Koirala  , Pooja Gupta
Published: December 2024

Mathematics is a key subject in the Nepalese education system and majority of the students are called a very tough subject in the higher secondary level. Nepal experienced a series of challenges in its education system as country confronted many ups and downs from the natural and political hazards. The rural and urban story of education is stimulating. This paper examines the teaching practice of Mathematics (Geometry) in the rural and urban areas of Sindhupalchok, Ramechhap and Chitwan districts within the Bagamati Province of Nepal. A set of questionnaires was prepared and executed in Jan-March 2024 within the secondary level of public schools.
The result found that Mathematics (Geometry) teaching is challenging in the study area. The number of teachers in the study area is diverse and lack of mathematics faculties is noticed in the rural areas. However, the mathematics lab and other set up are much better in the urban sectors than rural. The rural student face challenges in access, availability of devices, and number of scientific materials and most importantly the students at the rural areas are facing multiple social, domestic and economic challenges as a result the teachers-student tuning is challenging in the surveyed areas. The study concluded that mathematics teaching is challenging in the present context, however after federalizations the local government support and monitoring has raised awareness and initiation has taken positively for the quality education but still the human resources and technical competencies is limited due to the lack of sufficient materials. Local level initiations and support are essential and local government and community initiation can brought change in this course.
Enhancing retail supply chain resilience with generative AI
Authors: Sai Kiran Reddy Malikireddy
Published: December 2024

The globalization of the retail industry exposes its supply chain to risks that affect operation, increase cost, and reduce customer satisfaction. This research focuses on exploring how generative AI can be implemented to improve the supply chain supply chain agility in the retail context. In this case, Generative AI will be functional in creating different supply chain schedules and analyzing these scenarios to predict disruptions and create responses appropriately. The supplier, logistics, and demand forecasting systems provide real-time information to formulate risk management strategies effectively. A detailed case within the retail industry for example shows that supply chain effectiveness increases of up to forty percent during disruption. The evidence points to Generative AI’s central function in the creation of durable supply chains that can effectively and continuously provide service and maximize retailers’ competitiveness.
Edukasi Permasalahan Stunting dan Pengolahan Bahan Pangan Lokal Menjadi Makanan Bergizi Bagi Masyarakat Desa Matesih
Authors: Paramesti Nathania Anindya , Setiawan Iwan , Ramadhan Taufiq , Winanti Anisa Rahma , Apriliana Risa Putri , Arba'in Maulidia
Published: December 2024

Stunting merupakan masalah gizi utama di Indonesia yang menggambarkan kondisi keterlambatan pertumbuhan pada anak yang ditandai dengan tinggi badan lebih pendek dibandingkan anak sebaya. Permasalahan stunting disebabkan oleh kurangnya asupan gizi yang memadai dalam jangka waktu yang cukup lama, serta pemberian makanan yang tidak sesuai dengan kebutuhan gizi. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah memberikan penyuluhan dan edukasi terkait permasalahan stunting kepada ibu hamil dan kader posyandu Desa Matesih, Karanganyar. Peneliti mengadakan penyuluhan dan edukasi dengan tujuan untuk mencegah permasalahan stunting menggunakan metode pemberian informasi, demonstrasi, tanya jawab dan pretest. Demonstrasi yang dilakukan berupa demonstrasi makanan pencegah stunting yaitu produk olahan dimsum kubis yang dimana kubis merupakan bahan pangan lokal hasil panen masyarakat di Desa Matesih. Kontribusi peserta penyuluhan dan edukasi cukup antusias dapat dilihat dari banyaknya pertanyaan yang diajukan oleh para peserta. Kegiatan ini dinilai berhasil memberikan pengalaman edukatif dan memuaskan bagi para peserta yaitu ibu hamil dan kader posyandu, juga mampu meningkatkan kesadaran terhadap permasalahan stunting serta pengenalan produk inovatif pencegah stunting.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE LEVEL OF DISCIPLINE OF ADMINISTRATORS, THE LEVEL OF TEACHERS EXEMPLARY BEHAVIOR AND THE LEVEL RELIGIOSITY OF PEER STUDENTS ON THE LEVEL OF STUDENTS MORALITY AT ISALAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL
Authors: Deswandari Satna , Utami Trisni , Sunesti Yuyun
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the level of discipline of administrators, the level of teacher exemplary behavior and the level of religiosity of peer students on the level of morality of students at Islamic boarding school Madrash Aliyah Al-Muayyad Surakarta. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The population of the study was 225 students and a sample of 83 students was taken using the stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and supported by interviews and observations. The collected data were subjected to prerequisite tests, namely the normality test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test, then analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study showed that the variables tested showed a high category, namely the variable of the level of discipline of administrators of 67.5%, the variable of the level of teacher exemplary behavior of 98.8%, the variable of the level of religiosity of peer students of 83.1% and the variable of the level of morality of students of 77.1%. Based on the results of the t-test and F-test, there is a significant influence between the four variables with a significance of 0.000 or less than 0.05. The theoretical implication in this study is the suitability between the results of data analysis with Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory (1972), Albert Bandura's Modeling Theory (1977), Glock & Stark's Religiosity Theory (1969) and Emile Durkheim's Moral Education Theory (1990).
Türk Mutfak Kültüründe Coğrafi İşaret Tescil Belgesine Sahip Peynirler Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Ademoğlu Adem
Published: December 2024

Coğrafi işaret kavramı, bir ürünü diğerlerinden ayıran, ürünün kendine has özelliklerini vurgulayan ve aynı zamanda kültürel mirasın korunmasında önemli bir rol oynayan bir mekanizma olarak işlev görmektedir. Ayrıca, bu kavram tüketicilerin seyahat motivasyonlarını, destinasyon tercihlerini ve satın alma niyetlerini de etkileyebilir. Coğrafi işaret sahibi ülkeler, bölgeler ve şehirler bu sayede daha belirgin hale gelmektedir. Bu araştırma, Türkiye’de gerçekleştirilen coğrafi işaret tescil işlemlerinin “peynirler” kategorisindeki mevcut durumunu ortaya koymayı ve bu mirası gelecek nesillere aktarırken coğrafi işaretli peynirlerin tanıtımını sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmanın bir diğer amacı, coğrafi işaretin önemine dikkat çekmektir. Bu hedef doğrultusunda, Türkiye’deki coğrafi işaretli peynirlerin bölgesel ve yıllık dağılımı incelenmiştir. Bu çalışma kapsamında, Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu’ndaki veriler kullanılmıştır. Türkiye’de gastronomik bir unsur olarak kabul edilebilecek coğrafi işaretli peynirlerin özellikleri (menşe, mahreç, geleneksel ürün) ile tescil sahipleri, iller, bölgeler ve yıllar bazında dağılımları tablolar halinde sunulmuştur. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre, peynir tescil sayısının en yüksek olduğu bölgenin Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ege Bölgesi’nde ise yalnızca iki adet tescilli peynir bulunmakta ve başvurular zamanla artış göstermiştir. Son olarak çalışmanın bu bulguları Türkiye’nin gastronomik mirasını koruma ve tanıtmasına önemli katkı sunması beklenmektedir.
Profesyonel Mutfaklarda Cinsiyet Ayrımcılığı: Kadın Şeflerin Karşılaştığı Zorluklar Üzerine Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz
Authors: Aslan Savaşan Bükre , Girgin Göksel Kemal
Published: December 2024

Profesyonel mutfaklarda cinsiyet ayrımcılığı geçmişten bugüne süregelen kadın şeflerin kariyerlerini olumsuz yönde etkileyebilen hatta onları kimi zaman mesleklerini bırakmaya itebilen bir problemdir. Kadın şeflerin cinsiyet ayrımcılığı sebepli yaşadıkları problemler alan yazında araştırmacılar tarafından farklı çerçevelerde incelenmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı kadın şefleri cinsiyet ayrımcılığı temasında inceleyen makalelerin odaklandığı konuları, amaç ve sonuçlarını anlamak ve gelecek çalışmalar için öneriler sunmaktır. Bu sebeple bibliyometrik analiz tercih edilmiştir. Scopus veri tabanında belirlenen parametreler aracılığıyla makaleler taranmış, tüm makaleler ayrıntılı olarak incelenerek konuyla direkt ilgili 13 makale olduğu tespit edilmiştir. İncelenen makalelerin yıllara göre dağılımı, uygulama alanlarına göre dağılımı, veri toplama tekniğine göre dağılımı, yöntem ve örneklemlerine göre dağılımlarının gösterilmesinin yanı sıra amaç ve sonuçlarına da yer verilerek daha ayrıntılı bir içerik oluşturmak istenmiştir. Araştırma bulguları, profesyonel mutfaklarda cinsiyet ayrımcılığı temasında 19 yazarın katkıda bulunarak hazırladığı 13 makale olduğunu ve makalelerin 1996-2024 yılları arasında yayımlandığını göstermektedir. Çalışmalarda en sık kullanılan örneklem kadın şefler olurken, veri toplama teknikleri arasında anket ve görüşme yöntemleri eşit sıklıkta tercih edilmiştir. Makaleler, kadın şeflerin cinsiyete dayalı ayrımcılıkla karşılaştığını, düşük kariyer fırsatları ve mentorluk eksikliği gibi dezavantajlar yaşadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Buna karşın, bazı çalışmalar kadın şeflerin liderlik rollerini yeniden tanımlayarak bu engellerin üstesinden geldiğini ve girişimci tutumlarının kariyer ilerlemesinde etkili olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Gelecekteki araştırmalar için kültürel farklılıkların, uzun vadeli mentorluk modellerinin ve gastronomi medyasındaki kadın temsillerinin etkisinin araştırılması gerektiğini önermektedir.