bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis tingkat kepuasan pasien penyakit ginjal kronis terhadap pelayanan hemodialisis di RSUD Raa Soewondo Pati
Authors: Natalie Michelle Ruth , Saryatmo Mohammad Agung
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the level of satisfaction of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with hemodialysis services at RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati as well as the quality of hemodialysis services themselves, and determine the relation between the level of satisfaction of CKD patients and the quality of hemodialysis services provided. The form of research used was quantitative descriptive with a cross-sectional study design, with a total research sample of 90 CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis at RAA Soewondo Pati Regional Hospital. Data analysis was carried out using the Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. The data in this research was analyzed in three stages, namely: outer model analysis, inner model analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results obtained from data analysis found that there was a positive influence from the indicators of physical evidence, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy on the satisfaction of CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis at RAA Soewondo Pati Regional Hospital with the hope of improving service performance in the future, as an effort and contribution to improving the quality of life of CKD patients.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat kepuasan pasien penyakit ginjal kronis (PGK) terhadap pelayanan hemodialisis di RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati serta kualitas pelayanan hemodialisis itu sendiri, dan mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat kepuasan pasien PGK dengan kualitas pelayanan hemodialisis yang disediakan. Bentuk penelitian yang digunakan, yaitu deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain studi cross-sectional, dengan jumlah sampel penelitian sebanyak 90 pasien PGK yang menjalani hemodialisis di RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati. Analisis data dilakukan dengan metode Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Data dalam penelitian ini dianalisis dalam tiga tahapan, yaitu: analisis outer model, analisis inner model, serta pengujian hipotesis. Hasil yang didapatkan dari analisis data, yaitu ditemukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dari indikator tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, dan empathy terhadap kepuasan pasien PGK yang menjalani hemodialisis di RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati dengan harapan agar dapat meningkatkan kinerja pelayanan di masa yang akan datang, sebagai salah satu upaya dan kontribusi dalam memperbaiki kualitas hidup para pasien PGK tersebut.
Fesyen digital: Studi tentang dampak citra merek, kualitas layanan elektronik, dan kepercayaan terhadap niat beli pada Uniqlo App
Authors: Windyaswara Habibah Afianti , Cokki Cokki
Published: January 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of brand image, electronic service quality, and trust on purchase intention on the Uniqlo App. This study also tests the mediating role of trust in the relationship between brand image and purchase intention. This study uses a survey method with convenience sampling on 350 respondents of Uniqlo App users in Indonesia. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that brand image, electronic service quality, and trust have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. Trust can also mediate the relationship between brand image and purchase intention as well as between electronic service quality and purchase intention. This study provides theoretical and empirical contributions to online marketing, especially shopping applications such as Uniqlo App.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh citra merek, kualitas layanan elektronik, dan kepercayaan terhadap niat beli pada Uniqlo App. Penelitian ini juga menguji peran mediasi kepercayaan dalam hubungan antara citra merek dan niat beli. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan convenience sampling terhadap 350 responden pengguna Uniqlo App di Indonesia. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa citra merek, kualitas layanan elektronik, dan kepercayaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap niat beli. Kepercayaan juga dapat memediasi hubungan antara citra merek dan niat beli serta antara kualitas layanan elektronik dan niat beli. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi teoretis dan empiris bagi pemasaran online, khususnya aplikasi perbelanjaan seperti Uniqlo App.
Pengaruh dari reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, dan tangibility terhadap kepuasan pasien di rumah sakit RSUD K.R.M.T Wongsonegoro
Authors: Ursula Ferrel Briliyant , Saryatmo Mohammad Agung
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of the variables of service quality, namely reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, and tangibility on patient satisfaction at RSUD K.R.M.T Wongsonegoro. This research is descriptive with a cross-sectional approach, using a total of 180 patients at RSUD K.R.M.T Wongsonegoro. In this study, data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. Based on the research findings, it was found that each dimension of service quality, namely reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, and tangibility have a positive and significant impact on patient satisfaction at RSUD K.R.M.T Wongsonegoro. This implies that the hospital must maintain a good quality based on the dimensions of reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, and tangibility as the quality that it provides will significantly affect patient satisfaction.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh variabel kualitas layanan yang mencakup reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, dan tangibility terhadap kepuasan pasien di RSUD K.R.M.T Wongsonegoro. Jenis penelitian ini deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional, dengan jumlah sampel 180 pasien. Dalam penelitian ini, analisis data dilakukan dengan metode Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, keseluruhan dimensi dalam kualitas layanan, yakni reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, dan tangibility masing-masing berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien di RSUD K.R.M.T Wongsonegoro. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pihak rumah sakit harus menjaga kualitas pelayanan dalam dimensi reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, dan tangibility dengan baik, dikarenakan kualitas layanan dapat memengaruhi kepuasan pasien.
Pendapatan sebagai mediasi faktor penentu perencanaan dana pensiun
Authors: Putri Devi , Widoatmodjo Sawidji
Published: January 2024

Managing pension funds is very important because it can protect an individual so that they have a comfortable retirement and are free from unstable financial conditions. This research aims to determine the influence of financial literacy, financial attitudes, savings attitudes, retirement strategies, and financial knowledge on retirement fund planning and is mediated by income. Using quantitative research methods, with descriptive research type. This research used purposive sampling by collecting 200 samples. Using Partial Least Square data analysis consists of two stages, namely: external model evaluation and internal model evaluation. The evaluation of the external model is grouped into two more parts, namely the reflective model and the normative model. The research results show that financial literacy, financial attitudes, retirement strategies, and financial knowledge influence retirement fund planning. Meanwhile, saving attitudes do not influence retirement planning, and financial attitudes influence retirement fund planning, mediated by income based on statistical results.

Mengelola dana pensiun merupakan hal yang sangat penting, sebab dapat melindungi seorang individu agar memiliki masa pensiun yang nyaman dan terbebas dari kondisi finansial yang tidak stabil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah pengaruh kontrol perilaku, sikap keuangan, perilaku menabung, dan strategi pemilihan investasi dana pensiun yang dimoderasi oleh pendapatan seorang individu berpengaruh terhadap strategi dalam pengelolaan investasi rencana pensiun di kalangan dewasa dan muda. Menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling dengan mengumpulkan 200 sampel. Menggunakan analisis data Partial Least Square terdiri dari dua tahapan, yaitu evaluasi model luar dan evaluasi model dalam. Evaluasi terhadap model luar dikelompokkan menjadi dua bagian lagi, yaitu model reflektif dan model normatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi keuangan, sikap keuangan, strategi pensiun, dan pengetahuan keuangan memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap perencanaan dana pensiun. Sementara itu, sikap menabung tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap perencanaan pensiun dan sikap keuangan memiliki pengaruh terhadap perencanaan dana pensiun dimediasi oleh pendapatan berdasarkan hasil olah statistik.
Faktor yang memengaruhi keputusan konsumen dalam membeli tiket pada perusahaan jasa kapal feri di Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Putra Alfen Dwi , Keni Keni
Published: January 2024

This research aims to examine whether service quality, comfort, safety, and travel time can predict the purchasing decisions of ferry tickets from a customer engagement perspective for a shipping company in the Riau Islands. The study adopts a descriptive research design with a cross-sectional approach. Data collection involves distributing online questionnaires to 106 respondents. The data is analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with the assistance of SmartPLS software. The results indicate that comfort and safety significantly and positively influence purchasing decisions. However, service quality and travel time do not predict purchasing decisions positively. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends that the management of the ferry company in the Riau Islands improves service quality and develops an effective travel time strategy to enhance customer satisfaction and foster a desire to re-experience the ferry transportation services in the Riau Islands.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah kualitas pelayanan, kenyamanan, keamanan, dan waktu perjalanan dapat memprediksi keputusan pembelian tiket kapal feri perusahaan kapal di Kepulauan Riau, baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung dari sudut pandang keterlibatan pelanggan. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner secara online dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 106 responden. Teknik analisis data menggunakan PLS-SEM dengan bantuan aplikasi SmartPLS. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa kenyamanan dan keamanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Sedangkan kualitas pelayanan dan waktu perjalanan tidak dapat memprediksi keputusan pembelian secara positif. Dengan hasil yang diperoleh, peneliti berharap kepada manajemen perusahaan kapal di Kepulauan Riau dapat meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan dan menciptakan strategi waktu perjalanan yang tepat sehingga tercipta kepuasan dan keinginan untuk menikmati kembali layanan transportasi penyeberangan perusahaan kapal di Kepulauan Riau.
Plants supporting the treatment of Lyme disease
Authors: Tatoj Agnieszka , Smagieł Aleksandra , Yadav Himani , Zandi Peiman
Published: January 2024

Lyme borreliosis is a bacterial disease transmitted by ticks infected with Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. It has non-specific symptoms, such as headaches, fever, and muscle or joint pain, which is why it is often confused with other diseases. There are three stages in its course: early (erythema migrans), early disseminated (osteoarticular and central nervous system disorders), and late (musculoskeletal disorders, arrhythmia, unilateral facial palsy, inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, headaches, etc.).  Treatment consists of antibiotic therapy. After treatment, patients can use herbal protocols that support the body and can improve well-being.

The main purpose of this study was to compile a list of plants used to support Lyme disease therapy after antibiotic therapy, based on herbal preparations and dietary supplements available for sale without a prescription in Poland. 29 preparations available in stationary stores and 48 herbal preparations available via the Internet (a total of 77 over-the-counter drugs and supplements) were analysed. 101 plants and one species of fungus were recorded in the composition of the preparations. Many plants used in this type of supportive phytotherapy do not have a direct effect against Lyme spirochaetes and have an effect that generally supports the proper functioning of the body. Some, however, have proven bactericidal properties (most of them have not been proven to have a direct effect in the fight against Lyme disease), are virucidal, support the proper functioning of the nervous system, and provide many vitamins and minerals needed for health.
PENGARUH KEJELASAN ANGGARAN, PENGENDALIAN AKUNTANSI, SISTEM PELAPORAN DAN PENGAWASAN FUNGSIONAL TERHADAP AKUNTABILITAS KINERJA PEMERINTAH DERAH KABUPATEN SUMENEP DENGAN KEPATUHAN REGULASISEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI
Authors: . Yulisanti , Furqani Astri
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis pengaruh kejelasan anggaran, pengendalian akuntansi, sistem pelaporan dan pengawasan fungsional terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah daerah Kabupaten Sumenep. Salah satu tujuan dari organisasi sektor publik adalah untuk menciptakan kesejahteraan masyarakat yang merata. Pemerintah Daerah sebagai organisasi sektor publik dituntut agar memiliki kinerja yang berorientasi pada kepentingan masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan Asosiatif. Objek penelitian ini dilakukan di 24 OPD kabupaten Sumenep sebagai Populasi Sedangkan sampel sebanyak 96 dari 4 responden dari masing-masing OPD. Metode pemilihan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kejelasan anggaran dan Pengendalian akuntansi tidak dapat mempengaruhi akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah daerah Kabupaten Sumenep. Sistem pelaporan berpengaruh negatif sedangkan Pengawasan fungsional berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah daerah Kabupaten Sumenep. Kepatuhan regulasi tidak mampu memoderasi kejelasan anggaran, pengendalian akuntansi, sistem pelaporan dan pengawasan fungsional terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah Kabupaten Sumenep.
Microfacies analysis and sequence stratigraphy of Oligocene formations within Bai Hassan oil field, Northern Iraq
Authors: Kameran Dalya , Tamar-Agha Mazin Y. , Al-Beyati Fawzi M.
Published: January 2024

Bai Hassan Oil field is considered one of the important north Iraq oil fields. The giant oil field of Bai-Hassan is located near Kirkuk City in North Iraq. The field consists of two domes (in SE – NW direction) Kithka Dome and Dauod Dome separated by a narrow saddle called Shashal saddle.
The current study is focused on microfacies analysis to interpret the stratigraphic sequence of the Palani Formation (early – lower Oligocene age), Baba, Bajawan and Tarjil Formations (middle Oligocene age).
The Bajawan Formation consists basically of five microfacies easily recognizable throughout the thin section. These microfacies are Lime Mudstone Microfacies, Miliolid Packestone Microfacies, Miliolid Grainstone Microfacies and Dolostone Microfacies. The Baba Formation comprises four microfacies: Rutalia - Nummulites Packstone Microfacies, Coral Boundstone Microfacies and Dolostone Microfacies. Two microfacies have been recognized in Tarjil Formation, these are Lime Mudstone Microfacies and Planktic foraminiferal packstone microfacies. In addition to two microfacies within Palani Formation are Lime Mudstone and Planktonic foraminifera Wackstone Microfacies.
The depositional environment of the studied formations and the analysis of their facies components showed that they were deposited within the three parts of the ramp environment, where the Palani Formation was deposited in the deeper part from the outer ramp during TST and HST stages, while the Tarjil Formation was deposited at the distal part of upper slope area from middle ramp environment during HST stage. The Baba Formation was deposited on the swelling parts of the approximal part for the middle ramp at the lower part (TST), and it was reached separately by MFS from the distal part of inner ramp sediments which were deposited during HST as two cycles. The Bajawan Formation with its two parts was deposited at the approximal part from the inner ramp environment during the early and late HST stage.
Modeling of Sediment Transport Around A Water Intake In Tigris River – Baghdad Using A Numerical 2d Model
Authors: Al-Asadi Shams , Tariq Abed Hussain  , Al-Mukhtar Mustafa
Published: January 2024

Understanding sedimentation behavior and its transport capacity in the Tigris River is of significant importance owing to the detrimental consequences caused by it. This study investigates the sediment amounts transported along the reach of the Tigris River in Baghdad. The CCHE2D model which is a common tool developed by the National Center for Computational Hydrological Science and Engineering (NCCHE) was applied to investigate the flow pattern and sediment amounts within 7 km reach. The model was initially calibrated and validated under steady-state conditions at the Sarai gauging station (upstream) and its performance was evaluated around the Abu Nawas water treatment plant (downstream). The result shows that the water surface level and velocity in the Sarai Baghdad gauging station and Abu Nawas raw water station cross-sections are different due to different considerations which are discharged, bank and bed soil types, channel velocity, and section shape. Moreover, the sediment concentrations ranged between 0.240 - 0.350 kg/m3 at the cross-section of the Sarai Baghdad gauging station while the cross-section of Abu Nawas raw water station ranged between (0.040-0.090) kg/m3. Additionally, the study investigated the average suspended sediment concentration at the river reach which ranged from 150 to 300 kg/m3. Finally, the study demonstrated CCHE2D's capacity to simulate river flow and sediment movement.
Facies Analysis, Diagenetic Features and Depositional Environment of the Kometan Formation from Northeastern Iraq
Authors: Al-Juboury Ali Ismail , Sulaiman Mohamed Ali M. , Al-Mutwali Majid M. , Rowe Harry , Zanoni Giovanni
Published: January 2024

This study involves microfacies analysis of the Kometan Formation from northeastern Iraq supported by detailed petrographic investigation for the main components and diagenetic processes using a petrographic microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-Ray diffraction (XRD). The techniques have revealed that the formation includes two microfacies; lime wackestone and lime packstone microfacies which in turn are subdivided into seven sub-microfacies, that were deposited in the quiet and deep marine environment. Planktonic foraminifera (keeled and globular chamber types) are dominant, along with oligostegina in addition to subordinate benthonic foraminifera and fine-grained bioclasts. Calcite forms the main mineralogical composition in euhedral (rhombohedral), microcrystals, star-shaped, and columnar crystals in addition to pyrite and glauconite. All components are embedded in the micritic groundmass. The main diagenetic processes affecting the studied rocks include; chemical compaction (stylolite formation), dissolution, recrystallization, and cementation.
Powell-Eyring Fluid Peristaltic Transfer in an Asymmetric Channel and A Porous Medium under the Influence of A Rotation and an Inclined Magnetic Field
Authors: Ibraheem Rana Ghazi , Hummady Liqaa Zeki
Published: January 2024

In this article, we investigate the peristaltic flow of a Powell-Eyring fluid flowing in an asymmetrical channel with an inclining magnetic field through a porous medium, and we focus on the impact that varying rotation has on this flow. Long wavelength and low Reynolds number are assumed, where the perturbation approach is used to solve the nonlinear governing equations in the Cartesian coordinate system to produce series solutions. Distributions of velocity and pressure gradients are expressed mathematically. The effect of these parameters is discussed and illustrated graphically through the set of figures. To get these numerical results, we used the math program MATHEMATICA.
Designing Cassegrain Telescope System with Best Obscuration Ratio of Secondary Mirror
Authors: Foadi Raad Falih Hassan , Ahmed Ahmed Kamil
Published: January 2024

A computer simulation was conducted using Optics Software for Layout and Optimization (OSLO) to design a Cassegrain telescope system for on-axis rays. In order to establish such a telescope, the two mirrors of the optical system were designed as spherical surfaces: a concave mirror and a convex mirror. The obscuration ratios of the Cassegrain telescope's secondary mirror were examined using different values, which ranged between 0.1 and 0.3, to determine the best obscuration ratio. This work adopted three criteria to decide which obscuration ratio is the best for the Cassegrain telescope. The first criterion was the number of rays that reached the final image. The second criterion was calculating the modulation transfer function (MTF). The third criterion was calculating the point spread function (PSF) and Strehl ratio (SR). Finally, the result showed that the best obscuration ratio of the telescope’s secondary mirror was found at D2/D1=0.116-0.166, where D1=0.76 m for the primary mirror and D2=0.09 – 0.125m for the secondary mirror.
Effect of Voltage on Gas Sensor Performance of Anodization Synthesized TiO2 Nanotubes Arrays
Authors: Faris Mina Mohammed , Ayal Asmaa Kadim
Published: January 2024

Serious gases have been highly related to being prejudiced against human life within the environment. The evolution of a trustworthy gas sensor with an elevated response is of major importance for detecting various hazardous gases. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes (TNTs) are favorable candidates with considerable potential and stellar performance in gas sensor applications. In this work, we have studied the effect of voltage on preparing TiO2 nanotubular arrays via the anodization technique for gas sensor applications. A simple electrochemical anodization approach was used to synthesize titanium dioxide nanotubes. Diverse techniques of characterization were used to evaluate TNTs. The results gained from field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersion spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicate that TiO2 was formed. Gas sensors were created, and the gas detection characteristics were directed towards hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which is not a healthy gas. The sensor made from these nanotubes responds well to this gas at different temperatures and has high sensitivity. The H2S-detecting characteristics were evaluated at values ranging from room temperature up to 300 oC. Results show that the gas sensor TNTs that was prepared at 30 volt for H2S gas sensing has the highest sensitivity and shortest response time at room temperature.
The Effects of Intake Water Quality and Filtration Unit Performance on the Efficiency of the Al- Rasheed Water Treatment Plant in Baghdad, Iraq
Authors: Hamza Jinan N. , Ameen Ameen Mohammed Saleh , Mohammad Thamer Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Water treatment plants play an important role in the purification and distribution of safe drinking water to the public. The present study focused on the performance assessment of the Al-Rasheed water treatment plant [ARWTP]. The main objectives of the assessment were to determine the efficiency of various plant units as well as the quality of inlet water from the Tigris River. Results obtained from the collected data indicated the presence of high concentrations of soluble nitrate and phosphate ions in the filtered water. The removal efficiency of alkalinity, EC, total hardness, SO4, Cl, NO3 and PO4 were found to be (+11.05%), (-0.67%), (-29.33%), (-2.64%), (-6.25%), (-32.13%), and (0%) respectively. The removal efficiency was negative for some parameters which means that the concentration before treatment was less than the concentration after treatment. Water treatment facilities in Al-Rasheed water treatment plant need modernization and rehabilitation. Using pre-chlorination as an effective method for the controlling algal growth in the conventional water treatment plants is highly recommended.
Detection of Resistance Genes (Blandm and Blavim) of Escherichia Coli in the Aquatic Environment
Authors: Mahdi Zinah Mohammed , Hatif Zainab Hani , Younis Mohammed Hassan , Abed Allah Roaa Abed Almunaam
Published: January 2024

The study aims to detect the presence of carbapenems genes and the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant E. coli in the Tigris River. Samples were collected from three sites of the Tigris River: S1Adhamiya, S2 Medical city hospital, and S3 Abu Nuwas. It diagnosed 40 isolates of E. coli out of 67 isolates of bacteria by Vitek2. The antibiotic sensitivity was determined by the disk diffusion method. E.coli isolates were tested against 7 antibiotics these belonged to β-lactam, Carbapenem. Also, the resistance genes) blaVIM and blaNDM) detected for these isolates of E. coli.  The results appeared resistance of  E.coli against AMC 82.5%, PRL 62.5%, AM 55%, and moderate resistance against  CRO 45% whereas little resistance against ATM 27.5%  and carbapenem  including IPM 5%and MRP 5%. Also, the results of resistance genes have appeared in two isolates that have the resistance gene blaVIM (5%) and one isolate has blaNDM genes (2.5%). These isolates appeared resistant to β-lactam group antibiotics and little resistance to E. coli to carpamenes antibiotics (IMP, MER).
Paleoenvironmental Conditions of the Harur Formation (Early Carboniferous), Northern Iraq: Insights from Mineralogy and Elemental Geochemistry
Authors: Al-Lhaebi Safwan F.H. , Al-Khatony Flyah H. , Hussain Salim H. , Al-Juboury Ali I. , Rowe Harry , Zanoni Giovanni
Published: January 2024

The early Carboniferous Harur Formation from the Ora outcrop section of northern Iraq consists of black shale, calcareous shale and carbonate. The mineralogical and geochemical investigations (major and trace elements) of the black shale and calcareous shale units have been conducted to evaluate paleoenvironmental conditions including paleoclimate, paleoredox conditions, paleoproductivity, sedimentary rate, and to evaluate their effects on organic matter accumulation. The geochemical proxies such as the Chemical Index of Alteration (CIA), A-CN-K plot, Sr/Cu ratio, and the relation between the ratio of Ga/Rb and Sr/Cu suggest moderate to intense chemical weathering under humid conditions. The Rb/K and Sr/Ba ratios indicate a freshwater environment during deposition. Multiple paleo-redox indicators such as ratios of V/(V+Ni) and Th/U) and U index indicates deposition under depleted marine oxygen conditions and consequently recording an Ocean Anoxic Event (OAE). The Th/U ratio indicates that the sedimentary rate at the lower part of the section is less than that of the upper part of the section. The terrigenous clastic input index (Ti and Al) shows that clastic input reduced from the lower to the upper section which implies that the sea level rose first lower to the upper section. Both Al and Ti have positive correlations with TOC (Total Organic Carbon) which reveal that clastic input was advantageous for OM accumulation. The high ratios of (Fe + Mn)/Ti and the presence of nacrite minerals indicate hydrothermal activity during deposition. Hence, the main control factors of OM accumulation in the black shale and calcareous shale of the Harur Formation were terrigenous clastic fluxes, in addition to paleo-redox conditions and hydrothermal activities. On contrary, paleoproductivity proxies play a relatively less significant role in OM accumulation.
Inhibitory Effects of Biosynthesized Copper Nanoparticles on Biofilm Formation of Proteus mirabilis
Authors: Faiq Noor Hamza , Ahmed Mais E.
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to explore whether green synthesized copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) can function as an anti-biofilm agent produced by P. mirabilis. The nanoparticles were synthesized from cells free extract of P. mirabilis. Characterization of biosynthesized copper nanoparticles was carried out to determine the chemical and physical properties of the product using atomic-force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV-visible spectroscopy. The hexagonal structure was confirmed by XRD, size range was marked 13-19nm by TEM. FESEM was used to confirm the surface morphology. AFM analysis was used to reveal the roughness and distribution of nanoparticles. UV–visible spectra of the synthesized nanoparticles recorded a maximum peak at 380 nm. Copper nanoparticles showed remarkable biofilm inhibitory effects on wild type strains of multidrug resistant Proteus mirabilis.
After incubation for 24 and 48 hours at 37oC with 128 μg/ml sub minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of CuO nanoparticles, strong biofilm producer strains showed weak biofilm production. Down regulation changes in LuxS expression using real time PCR technology were detected after treatment with copper nanoparticles of these strains.
The L^P-spaces of functions from the n-dimensional real space to the N-dimensional quaternionic space
Authors: Abugirda Hussien A. H. , Abdullah Mohammed Kh. , Al-Yasiri Khaldoun S.
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we introduce new definitions of the - spaces  namely the    - spaces  Here,  and  are natural numbers that are not necessarily equal, such that . The space  refers to the n-dimensional Euclidean space,  refers to the quaternions set and  refers to the N-dimensional quaternionic space. Furthermore, we establish and prove some properties of their elements. These elements are quaternion-valued N-vector functions defined on , and the  spaces  have never been introduced in this way before.
Oscillation and Asymptotic Behavior of a Three-Dimensional Half-Linear System of Third-Order of Neutral Type
Authors: Naeif Ahmed Abdulhasan , Mohamad Hussain Ali
Published: January 2024

In this paper, the oscillatory properties and asymptotic behaviour of a third-order three-dimensional neutral system are discussed.  Some sufficient conditions are obtained to ensure that all bounded positive solutions of the system are oscillatory or non-oscillatory.  On the other hand, the non-oscillatory solutions either converge or diverge when  goes to infinity. A special technique is adopted to include all possible cases. The obtained results include illustrative examples.
Pre-disease detection of stress-associated disorders in combatants depending on professional activity profile
Authors: Dvinskikh M. V. , Ichitovkina E. G. , Soloviev A. G. , Zhernov S. V.
Published: January 2024

Relevance. Combat stress and other forms of stress-associated mental disorders, as well as their consequences currently remain a most urgent issue in military personnel directly or indirectly involved in armed conflicts. Active deployment of weapons for remote destruction of manpower and infrastructure has caused qualitative transformations in the profile of medical casualties, thus becoming a powerful stress factor of intense psychological pressure on personnel. The fundamentally new nature of armed confrontations, which in many ways is incompatible with domestic experience acquired over the recent decades during local hostilities in the "hot zones", is gaining relevance, as well as effective prevention and treatment of health disorders associated with combat mental trauma in the personnel deployed in the special military operation. The objective is to identify pre-disease characteristics of stress-associated disorders in combatants, depending on their professional activity profile.

Methods. We examined 209 males earlier deployed in combat zones. All the examined combatants were divided in three groups according to professional criteria: group 1 – employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia (n = 71); group 2 – soldiers of the National Guard of Russia (the Rosgvardiya) (n = 70); group 3 – employees of the EMERCOM of Russia (n = 68). Clinical and psychopathological examination with prior blood chemistry and toxicological screening were conducted to identify metabolites of psychoactive substances.

Results and discussion. Although the research showed an elevated risk of post-traumatic stress disorder in the combatants across all the three groups, employees of the EMERCOM of Russia and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia demonstrated average stress coping ability, whereas soldiers of the National Guard of Russia showed higher levels of maladaptation and greater susceptibility to subclinical anxiety and depressive disorders. Combatants directly involved in combat operations often resort to alcohol or sedatives.

Conclusion. Programs for medical and psychological rehabilitation implemented as part of psychological and psychiatric prevention efforts shall be adjusted to the combatants’ professional profile with a specific focus on the type of combat service duties.
Ferramentas de ensino para auxílio da aprendizagem de crianças com TDAH: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Guidi Juliana Garbinato , Guidi Bárbara Garbinato , Britto Claudia de Ceni , Barros Rosana Tofani de , Silva Emanuelly Martins , Morais Urjel Aguiar Bouissou
Published: January 2024

Introdução: O transtorno de déficit de atenção (TDAH) é um dos transtornos neuropsiquiátricos mais comuns na infância, afetando em torno de 8% das crianças no mundo. Em muitos casos, os sintomas são somente percebidos quando os infantes ingressam na escola devido às exigências pedagógicas nesse âmbito. Nesse sentido, o professor necessita auxiliar a criança TDAH, em sala de aula, com ferramentas de ensino que diminuam os prejuízos na aprendizagem. Objetivo: Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar uma revisão sobre TDAH e os desafios que as crianças com esse transtorno enfrentam. Além disso, visa apresentar metodologias pedagógicas inclusivas que os docentes podem aplicar para amparar crianças com TDAH, já que a área da Educação enfrenta um desafio significativo para ensinar discentes com esse transtorno. Metodologia: Revisão da literatura com base na análise de artigos científicos publicados no PubMed, SciELO e UpToDate, além de bibliografia da área docente sobre metodologias ativas de aprendizagem.  Conclusão: Com base no presente estudo, as metodologias atuais que colaboram para a aprendizagem de alunos TDAH são: a Aprendizagem Personalizada, a Contação de Histórias, a Sala de Aula Invertida e a Gamificação. No entanto, a pesquisa sugere que sejam elaboradas outras ferramentas de ensino com maior critério científico a respeito das particularidades do TDAH.
Znaczenie oceny jakości życia pacjentów z nowotworem jako jedno z zagadnień onkoseksuologii istotne w praktyce lekarza rodzinnego
Authors: Plagens-Rotman Katarzyna , Jarząbek-Bielecka Grażyna , Różycka Mariola , Persona Aleksandra , Szymczak-Biały Agnieszka , Malewski Marek , Wójcik Małgorzata , Mizgier Małgorzata , Bielecki Marek , Merks Piotr , Kędzia Witold , Jakubek Ewa , Luwański Dawid , Pisarska-Krawczyk Magdalena , Wilczak Maciej
Published: January 2024

In cancer patients, both men and women, a deterioration in the quality of life is observed. This applies not only to physical symptoms, but also to increased levels of anxiety, mood and libido disorders. This group of patients requires special medical and psychological support, which is also an important issue in the practice of a family doctor. Oncosexology is an interdisciplinary field of science in which oncologists, sexologists, psychologists, rehabilitation specialists, as well as family doctors and other specialists work together. Oncosexology covers a wide range of issues: patient body image, sexual disorders related to disease and therapy, partnerships, quality of life, sexual rehabilitation and education, and family medicine is also important in these activities.
Olea europea L. jako źródło oleuropeiny
Authors: Szymański Marcin , Wrzesińska Anna
Published: January 2024

The olive tree is a long-lived plant, mentioned already in Greek mythology and the Bible. Currently most plantations is concentrated in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The fruit of the olive ripens in favorable climatic conditions for about 5 months. Half of the fruit's content is water, the other ingredients are mainly: oil, carbohydrates, cellulose, phenolic compounds, proteins and inorganic compounds. This compound belongs to the terpenes secoids, it is a glucoside of the ester of elenolic acid and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol. It is found in many genera of the Oleaceae and Gentianaceae families. Oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol are responsible for the sharp and bitter taste of the oil.
Luteina i astaksantyna jako dietetyczne wsparcie terapii
Authors: Wawer Iwona , Paradowska Katarzyna
Published: January 2024

Lutein and astaxanthin belong to carotenoids which have wide applications in food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. The total chemical syntheses of lutein and astaxanthin produces a mixture of stereoisomers. Both carotenoids are extracted from the plant material as the mixture of mono- and diesters. Lutein is extracted from marigold and tagetes flowers. Lutein supplementation increases its concentration in blood serum and in the macula of the eye. There is increasing evidence that lutein is important in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and may improve eye health. Astaxanthin is extracted from the Haematococcus pluvialis algae. Due to its strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties, they can be used to support the treatment of neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, eye diseases, and to supplement the diet of COVID-19 patients.
The Redundant (min) and Its Effect on the Generic Reference: A Study of Al-Aaraf Sura
Authors: Salim Sahira Hamada
Published: January 2024

This research dims at proving an important syntactic and jurisprudent rule which occurs in many verses ( Ayas ) in The Glorious Quraan. This rule is based on the idea that when the redundant preposition ( min ) occurs before an indefinite in the context of negation or a similar one it has a definite denotation to a generic reference and the commonness of gender. This phenomenon has been studied and applied to some of AL-Asraf Sura. This study is composed of three sections. Section one is pre ceded by an introduction. It deals with the concept of redundant prepositions, redundant ( min ), its conditions, generic reference concept and the effect. Section two is devoted to the practical part of the study. Section three presents the most important conclusions of the study.
A Pragmatic Analysis of Humour in American TV Talk Shows
Authors: Omer Hanan Khatab , Al-Azzawi Qasim Obias
Published: January 2024

This research is conducted to study the phenomenon of humour pragmatically in TV talk shows. Though humour is found in daily conversation, most people ignore how it is working in the production. The concept of humour indicates both positive (non- aggressive) and negative (aggressive) affects which may unify or divide people, but it is more preferable to take positive humour into the consideration of this research to narrow down the topic. The objectives of this research are to analyze the maxims that are violated to create humor, to describe and explain the production of humour by examining the pragmatic structure of humorous transcripts, and to explain the functions of humor created through maxims violation expressed by speakers in TV talk shows. This research is conducted by using qualitative method. The data are in the form of utterances done by speakers. The data sources of this research are selected from the videos on You Tube Channel. After being collected, the data are analyzed based on three levels: the initiation of humour and its purpose, the pragmatic strategies of humour, and
The Role of Questioning the Author Strategy in Improving Students` Comprehension of Poetic Texts
Authors: Mohammed Ibtisam Jassim
Published: January 2024

Comprehension is a real challenge that might affect EFL university students’ achievement in comprehending texts. Further, many students apply reading activities in the class with limited strategies such as reading silently, or following after the teacher, then attempting to answer questions of comprehension. It is important to equip students with several skills and strategies in reading comprehension and make the reading class an interesting place. Questioning the author's strategy has a good effect on the student’s reading comprehension achievement. The sample consists of (40) students who are randomly chosen from second-year/ Morning studies in English Department / Tikrit University for the academic year (2021-2022). Pre and post-tests have been applied. The data has been collected and treated statistically. The obtained results sound good.
The effect of using the Beggs model on developing reading comprehension among second grade intermediate students in Literature and Texts
Authors: Ali Dhiya'a Sufyan
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to identify the effect of using the Bigs model on developing reading comprehension among second grade intermediate students in Literature and Texts The researcher put the following two zero hypotheses: 1- There are statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05) between the average scores of the two experimental groups that studied according to the Beggs program and reading comprehension, and the average scores of the students of the control group that studied in the traditional way in the achievement of literature and texts for the second intermediate grade. 2- There is a statistically significant difference at the level of significance (0.05) between the average scores of the experimental group that studied using the Pages program and reading comprehension and the average scores of the students of the control group that studied in the traditional way in the subject of literature and texts for the second intermediate grade, as the following research included students preparatory stages; For day schools affiliated to the Directorate of Education of Salah al-Din / Department of Education of Tikrit (the center) for the academic year 2022-2023, where the researcher chose two schools located in the same residential block as a place for his experiment containing three divisions, and after the researcher visited the two schools, he chose Division (A) of Al-Tawhid Secondary School for Boys To represent the experimental group to be taught using the Beggs model and it consisted of 36 students and Division (B) from Al-Mazm Secondary School for Boys to represent the control group to be taught in the traditional way and consisted of 39 students. The preliminary form consists of 40 paragraphs, and in front of each paragraph there are four alternatives. And he extracted the virtual truthfulness by presenting it to a group of experts and specialists with specialization, where 4 paragraphs were modified and two paragraphs were deleted, so the scale became containing 38 items.
The Argumentative Function in the Poetry of Shihabuldeen Al-Azzazi (710 A.H)
Authors: Hussein Dawood Wissam Saud
Published: January 2024

Rhetorical argumentation theory is concerned with studying rhetorical techniques that aim to stimulate the minds of those being addressed, or to raise their support for the issues under discussion in order to reach general agreement. This theory is also concerned with examining and testing the conditions that help initiate and develop argumentation, and the effects resulting from it as well.
Explicit Frameworks to Teach Spoken Discourse Markers: Present- Practice-Produce and Illustration-Interaction-Induction
Authors: Haji Mohammed Rizgar Ahmed , Abbas Abbas Mustafa
Published: January 2024

Researchers and language instructors have attempted to utilize the most influential teaching frameworks which are related to enhance language production and how they influence the learners’ outcome positively. The study aims at exploring two explicit teaching frameworks; Present – Practice – Produce (PPP) and Illustration – Interaction – Induction (III) on learning spoken discourse markers by Kurdish non-native speakers of English. The current research reports findings from an experimental design conducted at Knowledge University in Kurdistan Region which is a private university. 66 Kurdish EFL learners participated and they were on the Upper intermediate or B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference Ability Scale (CEFR). Two different experimental groups were taught the same categories of spoken discourse markers compared to a control group. One way ANOVA and post-hoc S-N-K test of post-test revealed statistically significant differences of PPP group compared to III and control groups in relation to the higher mean scores of the total spoken discourse markers used in the post-test. The qualitative findings showed that PPP group insisted on the usefulness of their method that helped them exhibit good performances in their speaking test. Moreover, participants from both PPP and III groups gave importance to practicing as a crucial aspect of learning the target language forms.
العزلة والاستدلالات النصية بين تحول الفضاء وافق التوليد الدلالي مقاربة سيميائية في قصيدة (أحلام ثرثارة) للشاعر سامر الشيباني
Authors: علي شيماء جبار
Published: January 2024

تتكئ بنية الأدب عامة على رؤى فنية قائمة على (التحليل والاستنتاج والمقاربة)، فمن خلال هذه الجوانب يتحدد ملامح مشهدها، ولاسيما رصدها لفعل أزمة الذات، علما أن الإبداع في شِقه الأهم يولد من رحمِ المعاناة ويعد أدب العزلة أهم النتاجات الإبداعية المؤرخة لكثير من الحقب، ولاسيما حقب الألم والمعاناة سواء كانت متعلقة بالمبدع، أو ناتجة عن محنة عامة أصابت المجتمع، وحينئذ تجود قرائح الأدباء، بتعبير فني واقعي مرير، ليضعوا بين يدي القارئ. نتاجهم الأدبي ويحفل نتاجنا العربي بل والعالمي بكثير من روائع أدب العزلة، وهكذا نصوص بحاجة لقراءة فاحصة لتوليفة العلامات النصية بحثًا عن العلامات المغيبة، الأمر الذي يستحضر المقاربة السيميائية التي تستنهض أركان العملية التحليلية من مرسل ورسالة ومرسل إليه وقناة وسيطة تربط بينهما ومقامًا اتصاليًا ؛ لذا فالتوسيم العلاماتي هو من سيحسم قوام ماهية (المخطط النصي والمخطط القرائي ) كشفًا عن دلالات حدية تأخذ بعضها برقاب بعض. وهذا ما جسدته قصيدة (احلام ثرثارة ) للشاعر سامر الشيباني التي اتخذتها أنموذجًا لهذا البحث الذي تأسس على مهاد نظري عرض فيه لمحة موجزة عن أدب العزلة، ومفهوم السيمياء، والاستدلالات النصية التي تستنهض مؤولات الدوال . ثم جاء المهاد الإجرائي فرصد سيمياء العتبة ثم كان الحديث عن الإسهامات الإشارية التي بطنت بها الدوال اللغوية لفك الاكتناز الدلالي في الترابط الرصفي لبرهنة المعنى واعلان ولادته.