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Multilinear Variable Separation Approach in (4+1)-Dimensional Boiti–Leon–Manna–Pempinelli Equation
Authors: Zhu Jia-Rong , Ren Bo
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we use the multilinear variable separation approach involving two arbitrary variable separation functions to construct a new variable separation solution of the (4+1)-dimensional Boiti–Leon–Manna–Pempinelli equation. Through considering different parameters, three types of local excitations including dromions, lumps, and ring solitons are constructed. Dromion molecules, lump molecules, ring soliton molecules, and their interactions are analyzed through the velocity resonance mechanism. In addition, the results reveal the elastic and inelastic interactions between solitons. We discuss some dynamical properties of these solitons and soliton molecules obtained analytically. Three-dimensional diagrams and contour plots of the solution are given to help understand the physical mechanism of the solutions.
How Does the Digitalization Strategy Affect Bank Efficiency in Industry 4.0? A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Gherțescu Claudia , Manta Alina Georgiana , Bădîrcea Roxana Maria , Manta Liviu Florin
Published: November 2024

This study conducts a detailed bibliometric analysis of the concept of bank efficiency, investigating its evolution in the scientific literature between 2000 and 2024 in the context of the digital transformation specific to the Industry 4.0 era. Using recognized databases, such as Web of Science and Scopus, the research explores the main trends and themes in the field, as well as the impact of emerging technologies on bank efficiency. Eight major thematic clusters are identified, including “risk”, “‘performance”, “efficiency”, “competition”, “corporate governance” and “banking”, highlighting key dimensions of recent research. The co-citation analysis highlighted central authors like Berger, Sufian, and Casu, along with distinct thematic and regional clusters, underscoring the diversity of research directions in banking efficiency. The co-citation analysis shows the influence of leading institutions and authors, including “University Putra Malaysia”, “World Bank”, and “NBER, United States”, which have contributed significantly to the development of the literature. The results indicate that bank efficiency research is dynamic, multifunctional, and ever-expanding, providing an important foundation for future studies that will explore the challenges and opportunities for banks in the era of digitalization and sustainable development.
Improving Elementary Students’ Geometric Understanding Through Augmented Reality and Its Performance Evaluation
Authors: Tarng Wernhuar , Huang Jen-Kai , Ou Kuo-Liang
Published: November 2024

Augmented reality (AR) technology provides context-aware experiences by overlaying digital information onto the real world to enhance learning effectiveness and reduce cognitive load. This study aimed to develop an AR Mobile Learning System (ARMLS) to address the limitations of traditional teaching materials and help elementary-school students learn geometric concepts. The ARMLS was designed based on the fifth-grade mathematics curriculum, covering topics such as definitions, geometric properties, different views of prisms and pyramids, and their relationships. A teaching experiment was conducted to compare students’ learning achievement, motivation, and cognitive load when using the ARMLS versus traditional teaching materials. This study adopted a quasi-experimental design, where four fifth-grade classes were selected from an elementary school in northern Taiwan as experimental subjects. A total of 66 students participated in the experiment, divided into two groups: 32 students from two classes as the experimental group (using the ARMLS) and 34 students from the other two classes as the control group (using traditional teaching materials). In the teaching experiment, data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires. Achievement tests assessed learning effectiveness, while learning motivation and cognitive load were measured with standardized scales. System satisfaction was evaluated using a questionnaire. The Johnson–Neyman method determined the regions of significance in the analysis of covariance. Independent-sample t-tests evaluated differences in learning motivation and cognitive load between the groups, and descriptive statistics summarized system satisfaction responses. The results indicated that (1) the ARMLS enhanced the learning achievement among low- and moderate-achieving students, (2) there was no significant difference in learning motivation between the two groups, (3) the ARMLS helped reduce students’ cognitive load, and (4) most students expressed satisfaction with the ARMLS according to the questionnaire results. The ARMLS enhances engagement and deepens understanding by making abstract geometry topics more accessible. It effectively overcomes the limitations of traditional teaching materials, providing elementary students with an interactive, hands-on approach to learning geometric concepts.
A Consensus Reaching Process for Product Design Decision-Making by Integrating Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets and Trust Network
Authors: Yang Yanpu , Zhang Kai , Lei Zijing
Published: November 2024

In the process of product design decision-making (PDDM), decision-makers (DMs) conventionally engage in discussions to evaluate design alternatives. Achieving a consistent result is essential for selecting optimal product design schemes, as it helps eliminate preference conflicts. However, uncertainties and ambiguities, along with the interrelationships among DMs, make it challenging to attain an acceptable consensus level in PDDM. To address this issue, intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFSs) are introduced to capture DMs’ preferences regarding product design schemes, and a trust network is integrated to analyze DMs’ interrelationships. A double hierarchy linguistic term set (LTS) is employed to assess DMs’ relationships, and an incomplete trust network is supplemented by leveraging the transitivity principle, thereby determining DMs’ weights. By establishing a consensus measurement model, DMs contributing less to consensus are identified, and consensus optimization is achieved through the modification of DMs’ preferences or the calibration of their trust relationships. A consensus reaching process (CRP) for PDDM is proposed, and the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) is utilized to rank product design schemes after consensus is reached. A case study involving the decision-making process for a specific household disinfection machine design illustrates the efficacy of our method in achieving consensus by integrating vague PDDM data.
Geoinformation Internet Platform for Interactive Charity Tourism in the Current Realities of Ukraine
Authors: Shcherbak Valeriia , Dorokhova Liudmyla , Riashchenko Viktoriia , Dorokhov Oleksandr , Djakona Valentina , Yermolenko Oleksii
Published: November 2024

In the context of armed conflicts, regions often face infrastructure destruction and economic difficulties. The development of tourism can be a key factor in recovery and economic growth. Geospatial platforms for interactive charitable tourism offer a promising solution for attracting tourists and stimulating the development of affected regions. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of geospatial platforms for interactive charitable tourism as a tool for attracting tourists and promoting the recovery and development of regions affected by armed conflicts. This study employed regression and correlation analysis methods. The analysis revealed significant positive correlations for all variables. The correlation coefficient for audience reach was 0.75, for the effectiveness of attracting donations—0.8, for the economic impact on the region—0.9, for user interaction with the platform—0.85, for platform sustainability—0.78, and for social impact—0.92. The t-statistic values exceeded the critical thresholds, and the p-values were below 0.05, confirming the statistical significance of the results. The coefficient of determination was 0.91, indicating a high explanatory power of the model. For the four obtained clusters, approaches to the development and use of geospatial platforms were justified. For regions of Cluster 1 with high audience reach (0.75) and moderate effectiveness of attracting donations (0.8), it is recommended to use technologies to improve connectivity and effectively promote their strengths. For regions of Cluster 2 with high sustainability and high tourism potential (high social impact = 0.92), it is necessary to include advanced geospatial solutions to increase visitor engagement and optimize recovery strategies, building on existing strengths to attract more tourists and stimulate sustainable development. For regions of Cluster 3, significant investments are required both in geospatial platforms and in tourism infrastructure to benefit from high tourism potential (economic impact on the region = 0.9). Strategic development and targeted marketing should be a priority to attract tourists and stimulate economic growth. Regions of Cluster 4 with low sustainability and tourism potential (low user interaction with the platform = 0.85 and platform sustainability = 0.78) require comprehensive support, as they are in a crisis situation.
Probing the Dark Universe with Gravitational Waves
Authors: Romano Antonio Enea
Published: November 2024

Gravitational waves (GWs) are expected to interact with dark energy and dark matter, affecting their propagation on cosmological scales. To model this interaction, we derive a gauge-invariant effective equation and action valid for all GW polarizations. This is achieved by encoding the effects of GW interactions at different orders of perturbation into a polarization-, frequency-, and time-dependent effective speed. The invariance of perturbations under time-dependent conformal transformations and the gauge invariance of GWs allow us to derive the unitary gauge effective action in any conformally related frame, thereby clarifying the relationship between the Einstein and Jordan frames. Tests of the polarization and frequency dependencies in the propagation time and luminosity distance of different GW polarizations allow us to probe the dark Universe, which acts as an effective medium, modeled by the GW effective speed.
Porcine Airway Organoid-Derived Well-Differentiated Epithelial Cultures as a Tool for the Characterization of Swine Influenza a Virus Strains
Authors: Gerhards Nora M. , Vrieling Manouk , Dresken Romy , Nguyen-van Oort Sophie , Bordes Luca , Wells Jerry M. , de Swart Rik L.
Published: November 2024

Swine influenza A viruses (IAVsw) are important causes of disease in pigs but also constitute a public health risk. IAVsw strains show remarkable differences in pathogenicity. We aimed to generate airway organoids from the porcine lower respiratory tract and use these to establish well-differentiated airway epithelial cell (WD-AEC) cultures grown at an air–liquid interface (ALI) for in vitro screening of IAVsw strain virulence. Epithelial cells were isolated from bronchus tissue of juvenile pigs, and airway organoids were cultured in an extracellular matrix in a culture medium containing human growth factors. Single-cell suspensions of these 3D organoids were seeded on Transwell filters and differentiated at ALI to form a pseudostratified epithelium containing ciliated cells, mucus-producing cells and tight junctions. Inoculation with a low dose of IAVsw in a low volume inoculum resulted in virus replication without requiring the addition of trypsin, and was quantified by the detection of viral genome loads in apical washes. Interestingly, inoculation of an H3N2 strain known to cause severe disease in pigs induced a greater reduction in trans-epithelial resistance and more damage to tight junctions than H1N2 or H1N1 strains associated with mild disease in pigs. We conclude that the porcine WD-AEC model is useful in assessing the virulence of IAVsw strains.
Arbovirus in Solid Organ Transplants: A Narrative Review of the Literature
Authors: Gajurel Kiran , Dhakal Reshika , Deresinski Stan
Published: November 2024

The incidence of arbovirus infections has increased in recent decades. Other than dengue, chikungunya, and West Nile viruses, the data on arbovirus in solid organ transplant (SOT) are limited to case reports, and infections in renal transplant recipients account for most of the reported cases. Dengue and West Nile infections seem to be more severe with higher mortality in SOT patients than in the general population. Acute kidney injury is more frequent in patients with dengue and chikungunya although persistent arthralgia with the latter is less frequent. There is no clear relationship between arboviral infection and acute cellular rejection. Pre-transplant screening of donors should be implemented during increased arboviral activity but, despite donor screening and negative donor nucleic acid amplification test (NAT), donor derived infection can occur. NAT may be transiently positive. IgM tests lack specificity, and neutralizing antibody assays are more specific but not readily available. Other tests, such as immunohistochemistry, antigen tests, PCR, metagenomic assays, and viral culture, can also be performed. There are a few vaccines available against some arboviruses, but live vaccines should be avoided. Treatment is largely supportive. More data on arboviral infection in SOT are needed to understand its epidemiology and clinical course.
Factors Predicting COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Longevity of Humoral Immune Responses
Authors: Berber Engin , Ross Ted M.
Published: November 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, prompted global efforts to develop vaccines to control the disease. Various vaccines, including mRNA (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273), adenoviral vector (ChAdOx1, Ad26.COV2.S), and inactivated virus platforms (BBIBP-CorV, CoronaVac), elicit high-titer, protective antibodies against the virus, but long-term antibody durability and effectiveness vary. The objective of this study is to elucidate the factors that influence vaccine effectiveness (VE) and the longevity of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines through a review of the relevant literature, including clinical and real-world studies. Here, we discuss the humoral immune response to different COVID-19 vaccines and identify factors influencing VE and antibody longevity. Despite initial robust immune responses, vaccine-induced immunity wanes over time, particularly with the emergence of variants, such as Delta and Omicron, that exhibit immune escape mechanisms. Additionally, the durability of the humoral immune responses elicited by different vaccine platforms, along with the identification of essential determinants of long-term protection—like pre-existing immunity, booster doses, hybrid immunity, and demographic factors—are critical for protecting against severe COVID-19. Booster vaccinations substantially restore neutralizing antibody levels, especially against immune-evasive variants, while individuals with hybrid immunity have a more durable and potent immune response. Importantly, comorbidities such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and cancer significantly reduce the magnitude and longevity of vaccine-induced protection. Immunocompromised individuals, particularly those undergoing chemotherapy and those with hematologic malignancies, have diminished humoral responses and benefit disproportionately from booster vaccinations. Age and sex also influence immune responses, with older adults experiencing accelerated antibody decline and females generally exhibiting stronger humoral responses compared to males. Understanding the variables affecting immune protection is crucial to improving vaccine strategies and predicting VE and protection against COVID-19.
Presence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococci and Carbapenemase-Positive Acinetobacter Isolates on Surfaces in German Dog Daycare Facilities and Correlation with Cleaning Practices
Authors: Forbes Stephanie , Prenger-Berninghoff Ellen , Ewers Christa , Doelle Maren , Roethig Anja
Published: November 2024

Many bacteria, including methicillin-resistant staphylococci and opportunistic pathogens such as Acinetobacter (A.) species, in particular members of the A. calcoaceticus—A. baumannii (Acb) complex, are known to survive in environmental settings. This increases the risk of bacterial spreading and transmission to animals and humans, especially in institutions with a high animal population density. This study aimed to identify the presence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) staphylococci and Acinetobacter species in dog daycare facilities (DDFs). The surfaces of 16 DDFs were sampled and information about cleaning practices was obtained. After microbial identification, the detected isolates were investigated by multiplex PCR for antimicrobial resistance genes. In 200 location samples, 38 staphylococci and 109 Acinetobacter spp. isolates were identified. Methicillin-resistant genes were confirmed in 18 staphylococci isolates from four DDFs, including Staphylococcus (S.) equorum, S. saprophyticus, S. cohnii, S. lentus, and S. haemolyticus. Eight A. radioresistens isolates comprising the blaOXA-23 carbapenemase gene and seventeen isolates belonging to the Acb complex were also isolated. This is the first investigation for MDR pathogens in DDFs, a close human–animal interaction environment. Though the role of DDFs in the transmission and spreading of MDR bacteria is not known, the findings should contribute to the public awareness and underscore the necessity of adequate cleaning protocols.
RNA-Seq Profiling in Chicken Spleen and Thymus Infected with Newcastle Disease Virus of Varying Virulence
Authors: Wang Xiaoquan , Lu Xiaolong , Wang Mingzhu , Zhou Qiwen , Wang Xiyue , Yang Wenhao , Liu Kaituo , Gao Ruyi , Liao Tianxing , Chen Yu , Hu Jiao , Gu Min , Hu Shunlin , Liu Xiufan , Liu Xiaowen
Published: November 2024

Newcastle disease virus (NDV), known as avian paramyxovirus-1, poses a significant threat to poultry production worldwide. Vaccination currently stands as the most effective strategy for Newcastle disease control. However, the mesogenic vaccine strain Mukteswar has been observed to evolve into a velogenic variant JS/7/05/Ch during poultry immunization. Here, we aimed to explore the mechanisms underlying virulence enhancement of the two viruses. Pathogenically, JS/7/05/Ch mediated stronger virulence and pathogenicity in vivo compared to Mukteswar. Comparative transcriptome analysis revealed 834 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), comprising 339 up-regulated and 495 down-regulated genes, in the spleen, and 716 DEGs, with 313 up-regulated and 403 down-regulated genes, in the thymus. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis indicated that these candidate targets primarily participated in cell and biological development, extracellular part and membrane composition, as well as receptor and binding activity. Furthermore, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis unveiled a substantial portion of candidate genes predominantly involved in cellular processes, environmental information processing, metabolism, and organismal systems. Additionally, five DEGs (TRAT1, JUP, LPAR4, CYB561A3, and CXCR5) were randomly identified through RNA-seq analysis and subsequently confirmed via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The findings revealed a marked up-regulation in the expression levels of these DEGs induced by JS/7/05/Ch compared to Mukteswar, with CYB561A3 and CXCR5 exhibiting significant increases. The findings corroborated the sequencing accuracy, offering promising research directions. Taken together, we comprehensively evaluated transcriptomic alterations in chicken immune organs infected by NDV strains of diverse virulence. This study establishes a basis and direction for NDV virulence research.
Mitigating Cybersickness in Virtual Reality: Impact of Eye–Hand Coordination Tasks, Immersion, and Gaming Skills
Authors: Papaefthymiou Sokratis , Giannakopoulos Anastasios , Roussos Petros , Kourtesis Panagiotis
Published: November 2024

Cybersickness remains a significant challenge for virtual reality (VR) applications, particularly in highly immersive environments. This study examined the effects of immersion, task performance, and individual differences on cybersickness symptoms across multiple stages of VR exposure. Forty-seven participants aged 18–45 completed a within-subjects design that involved the Cybersickness in Virtual Reality Questionnaire (CSQ-VR) and the Deary–Liewald Reaction Time (DLRT) task. Cybersickness symptoms were assessed across four stages: before and after VR immersion, and before and after a 12 min rollercoaster ride designed to induce cybersickness. The results showed significant increases in symptoms following the rollercoaster ride, with partial recovery during the post-ride tasks. Eye–hand coordination tasks, performed after the ride and VR immersion, mitigated nausea, as well as vestibular, and oculomotor symptoms, suggesting that task engagement plays a key role in alleviating cybersickness. The key predictors of symptom severity included a susceptibility to motion sickness and gaming experience, particularly proficiency in first-person shooter (FPS) games, which was associated with a reduced cybersickness intensity. While task engagement reduced symptoms in the later stages, particularly nausea and vestibular discomfort, overall cybersickness levels remained elevated post-immersion. These findings underscore the importance of task timing, individual differences, and immersive experience design in developing strategies to mitigate cybersickness and enhance user experiences in VR environments.
Global existence and below up of logarithmic non linear vscoelastic wave equation
Authors: Melouka Remil , Fatima Mahdi , Yfrah Abed , Hafida Bouchakour
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we consider the following nonlinear vscoelastic wave equations with internal constant delay term. Using the semigroup theory we proved the local existence , the global existence establish by the potential well method, and, we obtain the asymptotic behavior by applying the multiplier method.
O papel da Inteligência Artificial na otimização da cirurgia de implante guiada por computador
Authors: Tavares Laura Mariane Trajano , Silva Gabrielle Notelo da , Batista Aldrim de Alencar , Oliveira Juliana Maria Souza de
Published: November 2024

A cirurgia de implante dentário evoluiu significativamente com os avanços tecnológicos, especialmente com a introdução da inteligência artificial (IA). Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o papel da IA na otimização da cirurgia de implante guiada por computador (CIGC), destacando como essa tecnologia transformou o planejamento e a execução dos implantes dentários. Os resultados indicaram que a IA possibilitou um planejamento cirúrgico mais detalhado e personalizado, com algoritmos que analisavam imagens radiográficas e tomográficas, identificando estruturas anatômicas críticas e determinando a melhor posição e angulação para os implantes. Além disso, a tecnologia permitiu a realização de simulações avançadas, antecipando possíveis complicações e aprimorando a previsibilidade dos resultados, o que não só auxiliou na execução do procedimento, mas também educou os pacientes, proporcionando maior compreensão e segurança no tratamento. Concluiu-se que a integração da IA na CIGC representou um avanço significativo na implantodontia, elevando os padrões clínicos por meio de tratamentos mais personalizados e previsíveis. Contudo, a implementação eficaz exigiu uma abordagem multidisciplinar e o enfrentamento de desafios técnicos e éticos para garantir a aplicação da tecnologia de forma segura e responsável.
The use of Oil Shale in Cement Manufacturing
Authors: Alouani Mohamed Amine , Saifaoui Dennoun , Alouani Abdelkader , Alouani Younes , Alouani Mouaad , Belkarkor Chaimaa
Published: November 2024

The world's strong economic growth and increasing populations have generated a remarkably growing demand for resources, especially energy. Current conventional sources cannot meet the future needs. Efforts are being focused on renewable energies, deep-sea oil and the development of new techniques to value heavy oils, tar sands and oil shale. This could bridge the gap between energy demand and supply. In our study and research program, we have developed solutions to exploit oil shale deposits as part of sustainable development, using renewable energy sources, unconventional water and CO2 capture techniques, in addition to the integration of other uses. The objective is to make the overall exploitation of oil shale deposits profitable, remarkably reducing the impact on the global environment.
To make the exploitation of oil shale deposits profitable, our research was directed towards the development of other possibilities of use concerning the coating of roads and runways, the production of cement and the manufacture of carbon plates. In this article, we develop the use of shale for cement manufacturing.
Phytochemical screening and preliminary biological in vitro assessment of Camellia sinensis L. ethanolic extract
Authors: Geamantan-Sîrbu Andreea , Semenescu Alexandra , Moacă Alina , Susan Razvan , Jijie Robert , Vlad Cristian
Published: November 2024

Camellia sinensis L. (Theaceae), is the most frequently consumed beverage worldwide, due to its human health benefits. The antioxidant compounds are known to act as a protective barrier of cell membranes against oxidative injury caused by various free radicals as well as by reactive oxygen species. Additionally, even phenolic compounds have pharmaceutical effects on oxidative injury from diverse causes. Therefore, the present study was conceived to establish the phytochemical screening, as well as the physicochemical profile of an ethanolic extract of aerial parts of Camelia sinensis L. acquired from a local authentic herbal distributor. In this respect, the total phenolic and flavonoid contents were investigated, as well as the antioxidant capacity of the green tea ethanolic extract obtained. For the physicochemical profile, the organic functional groups present in the green tea extract, and their thermal behavior were identified. Moreover, a preliminary in vitro biological assay was performed, through the evaluation of the antitumor potential of the green tea ethanolic extract obtained on the colon adenocarcinoma cell line (HT-29) compared to a healthy cell line, HaCaT (human immortalized keratinocytes). The results after the biological assessment suggest that the extract decreases the viability of HT-29 colon tumor cells (67% at a concentration of 100 µg/mL), showing a lesser effect on HaCaT cells; this being a first step in exploring the anticancer properties of the obtained extract.
Investigative Study on Potential Electrical Signals from Palm Trees in Gaza Strip
Authors: Elaydi Hatem A , Al-Astal Amal F , Abed Aseel N , Alaydi Nora H
Published: November 2024

Abstract: This paper aims to analyze the electrical signals in a group of palm trees in the regions of Gaza City and Deir Albalah. It also investigates the stimuli of electrical potential (EP) in dates palm trees. It also explains factors such as: light, temperature, water level, tree age, sunset, direction, changing the reference, distance and proximity to the reference and electrode placement as stimuli on the EP of date palm trees. It assesses electrical signals (ESs) types in dates palm trees, generation and propagation of several ESs such action potential (AP), virtual potential (VP). The paper also demonstrates energy harvest potential, perspective applications and practical applications. The paper also provides a review summary of the effects of ESs on tipping, pruning, sunset, daybreak, photosynthesis, of lighting conditions, water availability.
Transport and material properties of doped BiSbX topological insulator films grown by physical vapor deposition
Authors: Le Quang , York Brian R. , Hwang Cherngye , Liu Xiaoyong , Gribelyuk Michael A. , Le Son , Xu Lei , James Jason , Ortega Jose , Maeda Maki , Fan Tuo , Takano Hisashi , Liu Min , Ruixian Zhang , Namba Shota , Nam Hai Pham
Published: November 2024

Topological insulator (TI) BiSb is a promising material for spin–orbit torque (SOT) devices because it has a high spin Hall angle, relatively higher electrical conductivity, and can be produced at RT by physical vapor deposition. In this work, we systematically investigate the effects of doping BiSb with several dopants. We found that doping with elemental dopants does not change the bulk conductivity, but doping with metal nitride or metal oxide molecular dopants can substantially increase or decrease BiSb’s bulk film conductivity with minor impacts on its TI properties. Furthermore, doping can significantly improve other TI film material properties, such as increased melting point and film hardness, producing smaller grain sizes with improved interfacial roughness, and enhanced (012) film growth texture, all of which can contribute to enhanced atomic migration resistance in and out of the BiSb layer. Thus, our results open a path for using doped BiSb in integrated SOT devices.
‘Gaedhilg Chúige Uladh a shábhailt’: An phleanáil teanga in An tUltach [‘Gaedhilg Chúige Uladh a shábhailt’: Language planning in An tUltach]
Authors: Long Duane
Published: November 2024

Aithnítear go bhfuil ceithre bhunmhúnla sa phleanáil teanga. Is iad siúd pleanáil an chorpais, pleanáil an stádais, pleanáil an tsealbhaithe agus pleanáil an ghradaim. Is é aidhm an ailt seo ná na múnlaí seo a phlé mar ar úsáideadh iad chun Gaeilge Uladh a chur chun tosaigh san iris An tUltach sna 1920idí. Is cosúil go raibh sé mar aidhm thosaigh ag An tUltach díriú ar phleanáil an chorpais nó tá sé luaite go ndéanfar iarracht Gaeilge “a chur síos i leabhraibh” sa chéad eagrán den iris agus gairm ar scríbhneoirí ann. Feictear fosta, ámh, go raibh pleanáil an tsealbhaithe go mór ar inchinn ag lucht na hirise agus “Leathanach na Múinteoirí” ann go minic sna blianta tosaigh. San alt seo, úsáidtear anailís théacsúil chun meon eagarthóra agus scríbhneoirí na hirise a fhiosrú trí iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar an méid a scríobh siad. Pléitear na dearcthaí a léirigh siad ó thaobh na Gaeilge de agus ó thaobh bhainistiú na Gaeilge de ag leibhéal an Rialtais. Fiosraítear, ceann ar cheann, na ceithre mhúnla den phleanáil teanga le súil ar an dóigh a ndearnadh lucht na hirise iarracht Gaeilge a gcúige féin a chur chun cinn. Feicfear, cé nárbh ann do theoiricí thuasluaite na pleanála teanga ag an am, go luíonn an méid a tháinig amach san iris go néata leis na múnlaí céanna.
It is recognised that there are four elements to language planning. These are corpus planning, status planning, acquisition planning, and prestige planning. The aim of this article is to discuss how these elements were used to promote Ulster Irish in the journal known as An tUltach in the 1920s. It would appear that An tUltach was founded with the purpose of focusing on corpus planning as the first edition sought contributors through an open call for writers and states that a concerted attempt will be made to put Irish into books (“a chur síos i leabhraibh”). We also see, however, an eye towards acquisition planning with a teachers’ page (“Leathanach na Múinteoirí”) appearing frequently in the journal’s early years. In this article, textual analysis is used to delve into the mind of the editor and writers through an investigation of their written output. The views that they promoted regarding the language and its management at governmental level are discussed. The four elements of language planning are examined individually with a discussion on how the journal used each in order to promote Ulster Irish. It is seen that, although the above-mentioned theories of language planning had not yet been forwarded, much of what was published in the journal fits into this framework.
Cashless Mobile Financial Services: Rapid growing financial sector in Bangladesh's Financial Industry
Authors: Moutusi Tanha  , Md. Ruhul Amin  , Md. Yeamin Masum  , Mithun Bairagi  , Md. Habibur Rahman  , Md. Zahid Hasan
Published: November 2024

Purpose: Mobile finance services have grown in Bangladesh, reaching a large population without access to traditional banks. This research investigates how mobile banking affects Bangladesh's economy. The paper analyzes mobile financial services in the nation and identifies growth prospects. Furthermore, the study will examine the potential impact of mobile financial services on improving the quality of life for low-income persons and their role in combating poverty.
Methodology/approach: In order to gather data on the adoption and utilization of mobile financial services in Bangladesh, the research will integrate primary and secondary sources, such as surveys, interviews, and case studies. The study will also examine the socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing the country's adoption of mobile financial services.
Results/findings: The study also analyzed mobile financial services' economic benefits and potential drawbacks. The study will focus on the potential impact of mobile finance services on enhancing financial inclusion, expanding access to credit, and promoting economic growth in Bangladesh. The thesis will examine the potential impact of mobile financial services on enhancing financial literacy among the population and boosting the nation's GDP.
Limitations:  Bangladesh's Information and Communication (ICT) strategy highlights the government's digital initiatives and policy goals as weak regarding digital inclusion. Consequently, the extent to which digital services and financial technology (fintech) will provide financial inclusion in rural Bangladesh remains uncertain. To achieve financial inclusion in the digital economy through digital services, rural populations must have access to digital equipment and supportive social contexts.
Contribution: The research will investigate Bangladesh's mobile banking regulatory system and suggest improvements to protect consumers. It will also examine mobile financial service providers' problems and opportunities, as well as solutions. This article seeks to study mobile banking services in Bangladesh and find development opportunities. The findings will inform policymakers, financial institutions, and service providers in Bangladesh and other developing nations where mobile banking proliferates.
 
Keywords: Cashless, Mobile Banking, Mobile Financing
effect of service quality, utilisation of management information systems, and communication on participant satisfaction with trust as an intervening variable on Taspen pension participants in the Tanjungpinang City
Authors: Ningrum Meisy Pujianti , Fachrudin Fachrudin , Ngaliman Ngaliman
Published: November 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the satisfaction of retired participants in Taspen in the Tanjungpinang city area.
Methodology: This study uses the variables of service quality, use of management information systems, and communication on participant satisfaction through trust. The study population included retired participants in the Taspen, Tanjungpinang city area. Meanwhile, the sample used in this study included as many as 150 people from the population. Data were collected using the questionnaire method by providing a list of questions or questionnaires directly to respondents. In this study, the researcher used SPSS ver.23 and SEM-PLS version 4 data processing.
Results: This study shows that Service Quality (X1) directly has a positive and significant effect on trust (Z) with P-Value by 0.001 < 0.05, the Utilization of Management Information System (X2) directly has a positive and insignificant effect on trust (Z) with P-Value by 0.108 > 0.05, Communication (X3) directly has a positive and significant effect on trust (Z) with P-Value by 0.000 < 0.05, Service Quality (X1) directly has a positive and insignificant effect on satisfaction (Y) with P-Value by 0.063 > 0.05, the Utilization of Management Information System (X2) directly has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction (Y) with P-Value by 0.000 < 0.05, Communication (X3) directly has a positive and insignificant effect on satisfaction (Y) with P-Value by 0.327 > 0.05, trust (Z) directly has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction (Y) with P-Value by 0.031 < 0.05, the service quality variable (X1) mediates trust (Z) on participant satisfaction (Y) with P-Value by 1.978 > 1.540, the variable Utilization of Management Information System (X2) does not mediate trust (Z) on participant satisfaction (Y) with P-Value by 0.887 < 17.324, the Communication variable (X3) does not mediate the trust (Z) on participant satisfaction (Y) with P-Value by 0.1.501 > 0.450. The R-squared value for the confidence variable (Z) was 0.528 (52.8%), while the remaining 47.2% was explained by other variables outside the model. The R-squared value of the satisfaction variable (Y) was 0.489 (48.9%), while the remaining 51.1% indicated that Z had a mediating effect between X1, X2, and X3 on participant satisfaction (Y).
The influence of leadership, workload and work environment on nurse performance through organizational citizenship behavior at Muhammad Sani Hospital
Authors: Bakdiah Siti , Satriawan Bambang , Yanti Sri
Published: November 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the effects of Leadership, Workload and Work Environment on Nurse Performance through Organizational Citizenship Behavior.
Research Methodology: The data from this study was obtained through primary data in the form of questionnaires distributed to nurses of Muhammad Sani Hospital, Karimun Regency. The population is 180 nurses. This study used 180 respondents. From this study, an R Square of 0.915 was obtained.
Results: The results  of the Structural Model Path Coefficient  Significance Test are The results of the study show that Leadership on Nurse Performance has a P value of 0.055 > 0.05 with a statistical t of 1.922 < 1.96. Therefore, Leadership does not have a significant direct influence on Nurse Performance. The Workload on Nurse Performance has a P Value of 0.413 > 0.05 with a t statistic of 0.820 < 1.96. Workload has no direct and significant influence on Nurse Performance. The Work Environment on Nurse Performance has a P Value of 0.432 > 0.05 with a t statistic of 0.786 < 1.96. The Work Environment has no direct and insignificant influence on Nurse Performance. Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Nurse Performance has a P value of 0.034 < 0.05 with a t statistic of 2.121 > 1.96. Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a direct and significant influence on Nurse Performance. Leadership towards Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a p value of 0.418 > 0.05 with a t statistic of 0.810 < 1.96. Leadership has no direct and significant influence on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. The workload on Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a p value of 0.000 < 0.05 with a t statistic of 7.344 > 1.96. Workload has a direct and significant influence on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. The Work Environment with Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a p value of 0.000 < 0.05 with a t statistic of 7.439 > 1.96. The Work Environment has a direct and significant influence on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Leadership moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior had a p value of 0.210 > 0.05 with a t statistic of 1.256 < 1.96. Leadership moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior has an indirect and significant influence on Nurse Performance. The workload moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a p value of 0.358 > 0.05 with a statistical t of 0.920 < 1.96. Workload moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior has an indirect and significant influence on Nurse Performance. The Work Environment moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior had 0.379 > 0.05 with a t-statistic of 0.881 < 1.96. The Work Environment moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior has an indirect and significant influence on Nurse Performance.
influence of motivation and work environment on employee performance in the national unity and political agency of Bandar Lampung City
Authors: WA Armalia Reny Madrie , Desriyantika Eva , Hasbullah Hasbullah , ET M. Renandi , Indrianni Susi
Published: November 2024

Purpose: Knowing the influence of work motivation and the work environment simultaneously on the performance of employees of the National Unity and Political Agency of Bandar Lampung City, (2) Knowing the influence of work motivation partially on the performance of employees of the National Unity and Politics Agency of Bandar Lampung City and (3) Knowing the influence of the work environment partially on the performance of employees of the National Unity and Political Agency of Bandar Lampung City.
Research Methodology: The technique used in this research was a saturated sampling method and data collection techniques by distributing questionnaires in the form of a Google Form link to 31 narasumberts. The variables in this research are 2 (two) independent variables and 1 (one) dependent variable where Motivation (X1), Work Environment (X2) are the independent variables and employee performance (Y) is the dependent variable.
Results: Based on data analysis, a hypothesis answer was found which states that Motivation and Work Environment simultaneously and partially have a significant effect on the performance of employees at the National Unity and Political Agency of Bandar Lampung City.
Limitations: There were several limitations during the preparation of this research, namely the independent variables used were only motivation and work environment. This research was only carried out at the Bandar Lampung City National and Political Unity Agency.
Contribution: Optimizing employee performance can be done through the participation of the Bandar Lampung City National and Political Unity Agency to continue to provide work motivation to existing employees who need to maintain and improve the working environment to make it more conducive and comfortable.  In the future, other researchers are expected to be able to develop the variables and samples to be studied so that the research will be broader and deeper.
أثر أنموذج التشلر لتحصيل وتنمية الدافعية الاستباقية لدى طالبات معهد الفنون الجميلة في مادة التربية الجمالية
Authors: سرى زياد طارق القره  , أ.م.د محمد صبيح محمود
Published: November 2024

هدف البحث إلى الكشف عن أثر انموذج التشلر لتحصيل وتنمية الدافعية الاستباقية لدى طالبات معهد الفنون الجميلة بمادة التربية الجمالية. واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج التجريبي . وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (30) طالبة من طالبات معهد الفنون الجميلة –الكرخ الاولى –قسم التصميم من طالبات الصف الثاني. وتمثلت أدوات الدراسة في الاختبار التحصيلي المعرفي،  ومقياس الدافعية الاستباقية إعداد (الباحثة) ، وقد توصلت الدراسة الى الاستنتاجات الاتية :

لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0,05) بين متوسط درجات أفراد العينة في الاختبار التحصيلي المعرفي ولصالح الاختبار البعدي.
لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0,05) بين متوسط درجات أفراد العينة في مقياس الدافعية ولصالح الاختبار البعدي.
ان حجم الاثر وقد كانت قيمة حجم الأثر تساوي (2,15) وهي تمثل حجم تأثير كبير كما بلغت قيمة حجم الأثر للمتغير التابع الثاني (الدافعية) (2.75) وهي كذلك تمثل مقدار تأثير كبير للمتغير المستقل في المتغير التابع وفق تصنيف كوهين لمقدار حجم الأثر.
أثر انموذج التشلر لتحصيل وتنمية الدافعية الاستباقية لدى طالبات معهد الفنون الجميلة بمادة التربية الجمالية.
أثر استخدام استراتيجيتي الاركان الاربعة وكرة الثلج في التحصيل الرياضي لدى تلاميذ الصف الخامس الابتدائي
Authors: مرتضى سالم حمدان  , أ.م.د غسان رشيد عبد الحميد
Published: November 2024

يَهدٌف البحث الحالي الى التعرف على (أثر استخدام استراتيجيتي الاركان الاربعة وكرة الثلج في التحصيل الرياضي لدى تلاميذ الصف الخامس الابتدائي) للتحقق من هدف البحث الحالي اعتُمد الباحثان المنهج شبه التجريبي ،و تكونت عينة البحث من (74) تلميذا من تلاميذ الصف الخامس الابتدائي ، الفصل الدراسي الثاني من العام الدراسي (2024-2023 )م، اُختيرت مدرسة الاصول الابتدائية التابعة لمديرية تربية ميسان اختياراً قصدياً، واختياراً عشوائياً للشعب اختيرت شعبة (أ) لتكون المجموعة التجريبية الاولى التي درست على وفق استراتيجية الاركان الاربعة وبواقع (25) تلميذا ، وشعبة (ج) لتكون مجموعات البحث التجريبية الثانية التي دُرست وفق استراتيجية كرة الثلج وبواقع (25) تلميذا ، وشعبة (ب) لتكون المجموعة الضابطة التي دُرست وفق الطريقة الاعتيادية وبواقع (24) تلميذا، وكوفئت المجموعتان في المتغيرات الاتية (الذكاء، والعمر الزمني ، والمعلومات السابقة في الرياضيات، والتحصيل السابق في مادة الرياضيات). تم اعداد اداة البحث وهي: اختبار التحصيل الرياضي والمكون من (22) فقرة موضوعية (اختيار من متعدد) . وبأستخدام (معادلة كيودر-ريتشاردسون- 20) كانت قيمة معامل الثبات 0.73 .وبعد الانتهاء من التجربة طُبق الاختبار على مجموعات البحث الثلاث. أًستعمل البرنامج الاحصائي spss_27 لمعالجة البيانات التي حصل عليها وأظهرت النتائج باستخدام معادلة تحليل التباين الاحادي وجود فرق دال احصائياً عند مستوى دلالة (0.05) بين متوسطات درجات التلاميذ المجموعة التجريبية الاولى ودرجات تلاميذ المجموعة التجريبية الثانية ودرجات تلاميذ المجموعة الضابطة في اختبار التحصيل الرياضي , ولصالح المجموعة التجريبية الاولى مقارنة مع المجموعة الضابطة ولصالح المجموعة التجريبية الثانية مقارنة مع المجموعة الضابطة , ومن خلال النتائج التي تم  التوصل اليها تم عرض بعض التوصيات والمقترحات التي يأمل الباحث دراستها و الاخذ بها.
اثر استخدام انموذج T.A.S.C في مهارات التواصل الرياضي لدى تلامذة الصف الخامس الابتدائي
Authors: نورس طارق عبدالوهاب  , أ.د تغريد عبد الكاظم جواد الطائي
Published: November 2024

هدف البحث التعرف على أثر أنموذج T.A.S.C في مهارات التواصل الرياضي لدى تلامذة الصف الخامس الابتدائي، وتكونت عينة البحث من (59) تلميذا وتلميذة(بعد استبعاد التلامذة الراسبين) من تلامذة الصف الخامس الابتدائي في مدرسة (التكاتف الابتدائية المختلطة) التابعة للمديرية العامة لتربية ديالى/ قضاء بعقوبة/ناحية بني سعد، للفصل الدراسي الأول من العام الدراسي (2023-2024) م، و بالاختيار العشوائي اختيرت شعبة (ب) لتمثل المجموعة التجريبية التي دُرست على وفق انموذج T.A.S.C وبلغ عددها (30) تلميذا وتلميذة وشعبه (أ) لتمثل المجموعة الضابطة التي دُرست على وفق الطريقة الاعتيادية وبلغ عددها (29) تلميذا وتلميذة ، وتم مكافأة المجموعتين في المتغيرات الآتية (الذكاء، والعمر الزمني بالشهور، و التحصيل السابق في مادة الرياضيات، و المعرفة الرياضية السابقة). وتم إعداد أداة البحث وهي: اختبار مهارات التواصل الرياضي إذ يتكون الاختبار من (25) فقرة مقاليه، بواقع (5) فقرات لكل مهارة من مهارات التواصل الرياضي، وهي: (مهارة القراءة الرياضية ومهارة الكتابة الرياضية ومهارة التمثيل الرياضي و مهارة المناقشة الرياضية و مهارة التحدث الرياضي)، وتم التأكد من صدقة وثباته، باستخدام معادلة ( ألفا- كرونباخ ) بلغت قيمة (0.80). وبعد الانتهاء من التجربة طبق اختبار مهارات التواصل الرياضي على المجموعتين ( التجريبية والضابطة ) وبعد جمع البيانات واستخدام الوسائل الإحصائية المناسبة، كانت نتائج البحث كالأتي:-
وجود فرق ذو دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0.05) بين متوسطي درجات تلامذة المجموعتين (التجريبية والضابطة) في اختبار مهارات التواصل الرياضي ولصالح المجموعة التجريبية.
      وفي ضوء نتائج البحث تم التوصل الى عدد من الاستنتاجات والتوصيات والمقترحات.
أثر انموذج التعلم التوليدي في تعلم طلاب الثاني المتوسط لمهارات التفكير الاستدلالي في مادة العلوم
Authors: م.م. هاجر مثنى صالح
Published: November 2024

يهدف البحث التعرف على أثر انموذج التعلم التوليدي في تعلم طلاب الثاني المتوسط لمهارات التفكير الاستدلالي في مادة العلوم، وبطريقة السحب العشوائي أختارت الباحثة مدرسة (متوسطة السنا للبنين) من مجتمع البحث المتمثل بالمدارس الثانوية والمتوسطة التابعة لمديرية تربية محافظة بغداد، إذ شملت عينة البحث على مجموعتين تمثلت إحداهما بالمجموعة التجريبية وكان عدد طلابها (37) طالباً، وتمثلت الأخرى بالمجموعة الضابطة وكان عدد طلابها (35) طالباً ،إذ اعتمدت الباحثة منهج البحث التجريبي ذا الضبط الجزئي كمنهج لإجراء بحثها، والذي يتضمن متغيراً مستقلاً (انموذج التعلم التوليدي) ومتغير تابع (التفكير الاستدلالي)، إذ اختارت الباحثة التصميم التجريبي لضبط متغير البحث، وقبل البدء بتطبيق التجربة كافأت الباحثة بين مجموعتي البحث لغرض الحصول على نتائج دقيقة بالمتغيرات الاتية: (العمر الزمني للطلاب محسوباً بالشهور، المعلومات السابقة للطلاب، اختبار دانليز للذكاء)، وبعد اجراء التكافؤ بين مجموعتي البحث، قامت الباحثة بإعداد مستلزمات التطبيق من خطط واهداف واختبار لمهارات التفكير الاستدلالي لمجموعتي البحث، وبعد الانتهاء من تطبيق التجربة قامت الباحثة بتطبيق اداة بحثها على مجموعتي البحث، للحصول على النتائج النهائية من خلال معالجة تلك البيانات إحصائياً بواسطة اختبار (t – test) لعينتين مستقلتين، إذ أظهرت النتائج تفوق طلاب المجموعة التجريبية على طلاب المجموعة الضابطة في اختبار مهارات التفكير الاستدلالي.