bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Statistical Model for Predicting the Optimum Gypsum Content in Concrete
Authors: Abbas Zena Kudair , Al-Rawi Riyadh S. , Al-Neaime Ali H.
Published: May 2023

The problem of internal sulfate attack in concrete is widespread in Iraq and neighboring countries.This is because of the high sulfate content usually present in sand and gravel used in it. In the present study the total effective sulfate in concrete was used to calculate the optimum SO3 content. Regression models were developed based on linear regression analysis to predict the optimum SO3 content usually referred as (O.G.C) in concrete. The data is separated to 155 for the development of the models and 37 for checking the models. Eight models were built for 28-days age. Then a late age (greater than 28-days) model was developed based on the predicted optimum SO3 content of 28-days and late age. Eight developed models were built for all ages. The important results obtained from the developed models are the positive effect of C3S, C3Aand C4AF on optimum SO3 content. The effect of C3A on optimum SO3 content is about twice that of C4AF. The study also showed a trend of positive and important effect of the fineness of cement exceptin some models and this is due to statistical overlap
Application of Wavelet Packet and S Transforms for Differential Protection of Power Transformer
Authors: Taboor Waad Noori , Obed Adel Ahmed , Alwan Majed Abdul Nabi
Published: May 2023

The differential protection of power transformers appears to be more difficult than any type of protection for any other part or element in a power system. Such difficulties arise from the existence of the magnetizing inrush phenomenon. Therefore, it is necessary to recognize between inrush current and the current arise from internal faults. In this paper, two approaches based on wavelet packet transform (WPT) and S-transform (ST) are applied to recognize different types of currents following in the transformer. In WPT approach, the selection of optimal mother wavelet and the optimal number of resolution is carried out using minimum description length (MDL) criteria before taking the decision for the extraction features from the WPT tree. In ST approach,the spectral energy index and the standard deviation (STD) are calculated from the S-matrix obtained by discrete S-transform. The two approaches are tested for generating a trip signal and disconnecting the transformer supply experimentally using 1KVA, 220/110V, 50Hz, ∆ / Y threephase transformer. The experimental results show that the trip signal is initiated faster in WPT approach while the transformer is disconnected from the supply after a delay of 10-15msec in thetwo approaches due to computer interface and the relay circuit used.
تحولات الدار السكني العراقي في العقد الاول من القرن الواحد والعشرين
Authors: السدخان أريج كريم مجيد , علاء الدين هالة
Published: May 2023

This research describes Iraqi housing in the first decade of the twenty-first century, taking ALAdhamiyaas a model, depending on descriptive method of inductive approach to the study of this decade.By doing the field study for three neighborhood in Adhamiya district. Which takes in consideration thecomparison between housing in the first period of the first decade of the twenty-first century with thesecond period of this decade: the latest decades of 21th century. And for many aspects involving areas,sizes, forming, direction of opening of housing and the function, to reach the most important transformationof Iraqi housing in the first decade of this century in order to give a picture of the residential fact for thisperiod.
Pediatric CT Scanning: Optimizing Image Quality and Reducing Dose
Authors: Shahid Asia
Published: May 2023

Pediatric CT Scanning: Optimizing Image Quality and ReducingDose
Role of Radiology in Early Detection of Pediatric Diseases
Authors: Tanveer Ahmad
Published: May 2023

Role of Radiology in Early Detection of Pediatric Diseases
Functional MRI (fMRI): Assessing Brain Activity and Connectivity
Authors: naseer Mujahid
Published: May 2023

Functional MRI (fMRI): Assessing Brain Activity and Connectivity
EFEKTIVITAS SENAM HAMIL TERHADAP NYERI PINGGANG IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER 3_ANGEL AGUS TIANI
Authors: Tiani Angel Agus
Published: May 2023

Pengaruh nyeri pinggang sebelum dilakukan senam hamil menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas ibu hamil yang mengalami nyeri pinggang dengan klasifikasi nyeri sedang 11 (78%), dan sebagian kecil dengan klasifikasi tidak nyeri sebesar 0 (0%). Sebagian besar responden yang mengalami nyeri pinggang setelah diberikan terapi senam hamil tiga kali di desa sumberejo Sukorejo Situbondo Tahun 2018, nyeri ringan 12 (85%), tidak nyeri 0 (0%), dan nyeri berat 0 (0%).
Warning messages against faking in selection interviews: the role of the Dark Triad traits.
Authors: Vianello Michelangelo , De Nicolo Fabio Michele , Jonason Peter Karl , Palmieri Arianna
Published: May 2023

Evidence suggests that faking in selection interviews is a common practice that is hard to detect. Yet, empirical support on the effectiveness of countermeasures against faking is mixed. In this experiment (N = 138), we tested the effect of an identification/consequence warning message on both behavioral and self-reported measures of faking during a simulated job interview, and whether the effect was moderated by the Dark Triad traits (i.e., narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism). We found that the warning message increased self-reported Ingratiation behaviors when narcissism was high and that individuals who were high in psychopathy and Machiavellianism were 80% and 65% (respectively) less likely to lie about their previous knowledge when the warning message was present. These results might help to reconcile conflicting evidence on the effectiveness of warning messages and suggest that self-report measures of faking might fail when applicants who are high in psychopathy and Machiavellianism are warned about the consequences of faking.
Musculoskeletal Imaging: Radiology Techniques for Bones and Joints
Authors: waqas
Published: May 2023

Musculoskeletal Imaging: Radiology Techniques for Bones andJoints
ANEMIA PADA KEHAMILAN
Authors: Fouriska Irma
Published: May 2023

Anemia pada kehamilan adalah kondisi jika kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil kurang dari 11 gr%. Anemia maternal meningkatkan risiko melahirkan berat bayi lahir rendah. Anaemia pada ibu hamil ini di tandai dengan beberapa faktor. Anemia pada ibu hamil ini dapat di cegah dengan cara yaitu tablet zat besi seperti Fe, tablet tambah darah, asam folat, dan beberapa vitamin seperti vitamin C, dan vitamin B12, untuk pembentukan sel darah merah. Oleh karena itu ibu hamil harus mencegahnya agar tidak terjadi dampak yaitu komplikasi pada ibu hamil.
EFEKTIFITAS MUSIK SEBAGAI PENATALAKSANAAN CEMAS TERHADAP PENGURANGAN RASA NYERI PADA PERSALINAN
Authors: Tasri Shafar Dewi Ananty
Published: May 2023

Nyeri persalinan adalah hal fisiologis terjadi pada ibu hamil yang akan melahirkan. Meskipun tidak nyaman, nyeri persalinan merupakan hal penting dalam proses persalinan. Nyeri persalinan tentu saja menimbulkan kecemasan yang akan menyebabkan stress pada ibu dan hal tersebut dapat berdampak pada persalinan. Nyeri persalinan dapat membuat otot menjadi tegang dan hal tersebut dapat membuat ibu mejadi mudah kehilangan tenaga dan beresiko pada persalinan panjang. Kecemasan yang sering menjadi penyebab pada ibu bersalin diantaranya mencemaskan nyeri yang akan terjadi, minimnya pengetahuan ibu tentang persalinan serta latar belakang psikososial dan dukungan sosial yang diterima ibu. Dengan begini hal yang harus dilakukan ibu untuk tidak cemas berlebihan adalah dengan membuat ibu menjadi rileks sehingga tidak memikirkan hal-hal yang akan membuat ibu cemas. Salah satu hal yang bisa dilakukan adalah dengan musik sebagai penyangkal stress dan kecemasan yang diderita ibu selama proses persalinannya. Musik sendiri merupakan salah satu cara untuk mengalihkan perhatian sehingga dapat membuat ibu rileks dan otot-otot yang menegang dapat berelaksasi. Hal ini dapat mengurangi kecemasan ibu selama proses bersalinnya. Musik yang lambat dan santai dapat membantu mengurangi nyeri pada persalinan, oleh karena itu dengan adanya terapi musik dapat membuat hormon bahagia pada ibu menigkat dan ibu perlahan melupakan kecemasan dan nyeri yang dirasakannya.
HUBUNGAN PIJAT OKSITOSIN PADA IBU NIFAS TERHADAP PENGELUARAN DAN PRODUKSI ASI
Authors: karlina yana
Published: May 2023

Air Susu Ibu (ASI) merupakan makanan yang terbaik bagi bayi, karena mengandung semua zat gizi dengan jumlah dan komposisi ideal yang dibutuhkan oleh bayi. Pada ibu hal yang sering terjadi adalah kurang nya ASI yang keluar sehingga kecukupan ASI yang di peroleh bayi pun kurang. Salah satu Tindakan yang harus dilakukan untuk memaksimalkan produksi ASI,maka ibu bisa melakukan pijat oksitosin yang di lakukan di area punggung ibu yang di bantu oleh keluarga atau suami.
Learning from failure: The roles of self-focused feedback, task expectations, and subsequent instruction
Authors: Gök Sebahat , Fyfe Emily
Published: May 2023

Previous research indicates that failure feedback leads people to tune out from the task, which is detrimental to their learning (Eskreis-Winkler & Fishbach, 2019; Keith et al., 2022). The current work aims to identify ways to optimize learning from failure feedback. We conducted six pre-registered experiments (N = 1,306) to replicate and extend the findings from Eskreis-Winkler and Fishbach (2019) with novel tests of self-focused feedback, task expectations, and subsequent instruction. The detriments of failure feedback replicated in Studies 1a, 1b, and 1c, which altered the focus of the feedback message to be self-focused (e.g., your answer) or task-focused (e.g., the answer). The detriments of failure feedback were also replicated in Study 2 when the task expectations were manipulated to easy versus hard. These results generally underscored the robustness of the results from the original study. However, Study 3 established boundary conditions. When it was a rule-based task and brief instructions on the rule were provided after feedback, there was no evidence of a detrimental effect of failure, and failure feedback, in some conditions, resulted in even better learning than success feedback for learning new material. We conclude that the tune-out reactions to failure during feedback disappear and may even be reversed when subsequent learning opportunities are provided.
Categorical perception of lexical stress by adult listeners
Authors: Boll-Avetisyan Natalie , van Ommen Sandrien , Höhle Barbara , Nazzi Thierry
Published: May 2023

Human perception is guided by abstract categorical representations established through experience in infancy. There is abundant evidence for categorical perception in speech processing; however, this research has focused on consonants (e.g., Liberman, Harris, Hoffman, & Griffith, 1957) and tones (e.g., Hallé, Chang, & Best, 2004). The present study investigates the possibility that lexical stress perception is also categorical, depending on properties of the native language. We hypothesized that listeners whose native language has words of different lexical stress patterns (e.g., German) should categorically differentiate between trochees and iambs, while listeners whose native language lacks such differences (e.g., French) should not. First, we created an 8-step continuum of the nonword /gaba/ from trochaic (GAba) to iambic (gaBA) produced by a speaker of German. Second, an analogue non-speech continuum was created in order to determine if effects would extend beyond linguistic stimuli. Results from two experiments showed that both native listeners of French and German are sensitive to fine-grained acoustic differences between tokens from the continuum, but only native listeners of German show categorical perception. Across tasks and groups, performance did not depend on whether speech or non-speech stimuli were perceived. Together, these results suggest that stress perception is subject to categorical perception that globally contrasts between trochees and iambs, but this perceptual effect depends on language experience with lexical stress.
Homo Temporus: Seasonal Cycles as a Fundamental Source of Variation in Human Psychology
Authors: Hohm Ian , Wormley Alexandra , Schaller Mark , Varnum Michael E. W.
Published: May 2023

Many animal species exhibit seasonal changes in their physiology and behavior. Yet, despite ample evidence that humans are also responsive to seasons, the impact of seasonal changes on human psychology is underappreciated relative to other sources of variation (e.g., personality, culture, development). This is unfortunate, because seasonal variation has potentially profound conceptual, empirical, methodological, and practical implications. Here, we encourage a more systematic and comprehensive collective effort to document and understand the many ways in which seasons influence human psychology. We provide an illustrative summary of empirical evidence showing that seasons impact a wide range of affective, cognitive, and behavioral phenomena. We then articulate a conceptual framework that outlines a set of causal mechanisms through which seasons can influence human psychology—mechanisms that reflect seasonal changes not only in meteorological variables but in ecological and sociocultural variables too. This framework may be useful for integrating many different seasonal effects that have already been empirically documented, and for generating new hypotheses about additional seasonal effects that have not yet received empirical attention. The article closes with a section that provides practical suggestions to facilitate greater appreciation for, and systematic study of, seasons as a fundamental source of variation in human psychology.
Utilitarian voting
Authors: Baron Jonathan
Published: May 2023

Voting for self-interest alone is irrational when it has even a small cost, but it can be rational for those who have some personal utility for the good of others; its expected utility may exceed its cost. For cosmopolitan voters (those who care about outsiders), the expected utility of voting increases when the number of affected others. The expected personal utility of voting for the good of the world now and in the future can thus be large. In some cases, the expected utility of parochial voting (e.g., considering only one's nation) may not pass the cost threshold, but cosmopolitan voting can cross it. I discuss the application of these principles to various kinds of voting, and I compare voting to charitable donations as ways of helping the world. Voting has the advantage of enlisting the coercive power of the state, but charity can be more focused on the most effective policies. I discuss campaign contributions as a compromise, and conclude with a discussion of the existence of utilitarian voters.
Political Belief Systems are Not Singularly Rooted in Alliance Psychology
Authors: Malka Ariel , Federico Christopher
Published: May 2023

Commentary on: Pinsof, D., Sears, D. O., & Haselton, M. G. (in press). Strange bedfellows: the Alliance Theory of political belief systems. Psychological Inquiry.
A Semantics for Causing, Enabling, and Preventing Verbs Using Structural Causal Models
Authors: Cao Angela , Geiger Atticus , Kreiss Elisa , Icard Thomas , Gerstenberg Tobias
Published: May 2023

When choosing how to describe what happened, we have a number of causal verbs at our disposal. In this paper, we develop a model-theoretic formal semantics for nine causal verbs that span the categories of CAUSE, ENABLE, and PREVENT. We use structural causal models (SCMs) to represent participants’ mental construction of a scene when assessing the correctness of causal expressions relative to a presented context. Furthermore, SCMs enable us to model events relating both the physical world as well as agents’ mental states. In experimental evaluations, we find that the proposed semantics exhibits a closer alignment with human evaluations in comparison to prior accounts of the verb families.
Speakers’ communicative intentions lead to acoustic adjustments in native and non-native directed speech.
Authors: Piazza Giorgio , Kalashnikova Marina , Fernández-Merino Laura , Martin Clara
Published: May 2023

Speakers adapt acoustic features to factors such as listeners’ linguistic profiles. For instance, addressing a non-native listener elicits Non-Native Directed Speech (NNDS). However, whether these speech adaptations vary depending on the speaker's communicative goals and the listeners' profiles (i.e., native vs. non-native) remains unknown. We recorded native Spanish speakers naming novel objects to aid listeners’ performance in comprehension, pronunciation, and writing tasks. Each speaker interacted with a native (Native Directed Speech, NDS) and a non-native Spanish listener (NNDS). We extracted measures of vowel hyperarticulation, duration, intensity, speech rate, and pitch height to assess speakers’ speech adjustments.Vowel hyperarticulation results showed that speakers adapted their speech in the writing as compared to the comprehension condition, and in NNDS compared to NDS. Pitch height, intensity, and duration results revealed that speakers provided acoustic cues adjusted to listeners’ profile and conditions. Therefore, speakers adjust acoustic features to communicative goals depending on listener’s profile. These findings suggests that NNDS serves a didactic purpose.
Project Management Toolkit Essential Resources for Beginners (free e-book) version 1.2
Authors: Williams Ryan
Published: May 2023

The Project Management Tool Kit: Essential Resources for Beginners is a reference for managing individual projects and outlines ideas associated with project management. In addition, it defines the project management life cycle and its associated procedures, in addition to the project life cycle. The book includes the internationally acknowledged standard and guidance for project management professionals. A standard is a formal document that outlines established standards, procedures, and practises. As with other professions, the information included in this standard has emerged from the well-established best practices of project management practitioners who contributed to its creation.
Challenges of data capturing in smart cities
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Nigeria., Yakubu Mulikatu Ibrahim , Usman Hafiz Uba ,   Department of Computer Science, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Nigeria., Yarima Kamaluddeen Ibrahim ,   Department of Computer Science, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Nigeria., Yusuf Oluwatosin Islamiyat ,   Department of Computer Science, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Nigeria., Momoh Kabiru Onotu ,   Department of Physics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Published: May 2023

Smart cities are becoming more ubiquitous. It covers all areas that makes the standard of living of the citizens easier. Sensors are implanted everywhere in the city to make the capturing of data much easier and in real time. These sensors communicate with each other using internet of things. There might be failure in the devices that are implanted in the cities which could make capturing the data at that moment more difficult because the data are in most cases critical and time sensitive. The data generated must keep pace with generation rates and must be used to get the desired results to make decision in an internet of things environment. The purpose of this paper is to discuss some processes of data collection to avoid data loss and the challenges being faced in capturing data in smart cities and the solution to minimize the challenges. This paper will serve as a starting point for explaining and discussing the challenges being faced in collecting real time data in the smart city environment.
A study on mosquitoes composition and malaria transmission in some communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Osidoma E. O. , Pam V. A. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Uzoigwe N. R. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Ombugadu A. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Omalu I. C. J. ,   Department of Animal Biology (Parasitology and Tropical Diseases Research Unit), Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria., Maikenti J. I. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Attah A. S. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Ashigar M. A. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Dogo S. K. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Published: May 2023

The paucity of information on malaria vectors in rural areas continues to pose a problem in the public health sector in Nigeria. Thus, the study on mosquitoes composition and malaria transmission in some communities in Doma Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State, Nigeria was carried out between April and July 2021. Indoor resting mosquitoes were collected using standard pyrethrum spray catch (PSC) from 0600 to 0900 hours. The mosquitoes collected were transferred into a well labelled petri-dish and transported to the laboratory for processing. A total of 1,317 mosquitoes were collected which spread across Iwashi 1,132 (85.9%) and Ruttu 185 (14.0%) communities. The results obtained indicate that the Anopheles mosquitoes had a higher abundance of 1,020 (77.4%) mosquitoes of which females constituted 886 (67.3%) of the population collected while the anopheline males accounted for 134 (10.2%). The abundance of mosquitoes in relation to groups, species and sex respectively varied significantly (p < 0.05). A zero (0.0%) sporozoite rate was recorded from the 654 female Anopheles gambiae s. l. dissected, although oocyst was seen in the alimentary canal of 78 (11.9%) mosquitoes which may be an indicator of possible potential transmission. The results obtained from this study call on all the inhabitants of the two selected communities as well as Doma LGA at large to always clear all potential mosquitoes breeding sites. Also, members of the communities should ensure proper protection against vector-human contact by sleeping under insecticide treated bed nets.
Hibiscus sabdariffa - uses, nutritional and therapeutic benefits - A review
Authors:   Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Delta, Agbor, P.M.B 2090, Nigeria., Onyeukwu Onyeka Benjamin , Dibie Dumebi Chidinma ,   Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Delta, Agbor, P.M.B 2090, Nigeria., Njideaka Ogochukwu Tracy ,   Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Delta, Agbor, P.M.B 2090, Nigeria.
Published: May 2023

Hibiscus sabdariffa is a shrub that belongs to the family Malvacea. Over 200 different species of Hibiscus exist worldwide. Hisbiscus sabdariffa has been noted to have a high nutritional potential, particularly in the leaves, calyces, and seeds. The Roselle calyx, which is used to make a variety of beverages, has been said to contain a significant amount of vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, protein, lipids, carbs, and other nutrients. There are reports on the plants' antioxidant, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, nutritive, and antihyperlipemic qualities. Reviewing the uses, the nutritional worth and therapeutic benefits of Hibiscus sabdariffa is the goal of this paper.
Extramammary Paget's disease and papillary thyroid carcinoma: two related or unrelated diseases?
Authors: Binesh Fariba , Nokhostin Fahimeh , Dehshiri Fatemeh Khaleghi , Broomand Mohammad Ali , Ardekani Behnam Mahboobi , Shahcheraghi Seyed Hossein
Published: May 2023

Extramammary Paget’s disease (EPD) is a rare tumor occurs mainly in areas with numerous apocrine and or eccrine sweat glands. We report a 49-year-old woman who had referred to another hospital with the complaint of an erythematous and pruritic plaque on the vulva for 6 months. An incisional biopsy had been taken and pathological result was reported as invasive SCC. In her past medical history, there was a history of total thyroidectomy due to follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma two years ago. The patient had been received radioactive iodine for 3 times, however her Iodine isotope scans were still positive. Then she was visited at our hospital for definite treatment. According to the pathologic report she underwent vulvectomy with inguinal lymph node dissection. Histological examination revealed primary invasive Paget disease of the vulva and there was one inguinal lymph node involvement. Second vision of the initial incisional biopsy was also compatible with primary invasive Paget disease of the vulva. We ruled out the possibility of metastatic deposits of thyroid carcinoma in the vulvar lesion and inguinal lymh node by IHC stains. Accurate classification of Paget's disease is essential for appropriate treatment. IHC stains are necessary to differentiate it from other tumors. The possibility of associated malignancy should be considered. To the best of our knowledge this case is the first case of primary Paget disease of the vulva in association with thyroid carcinoma.
Role of Ambassadors in Development Diplomacy in the Context of Nepal
Authors: Karki Nir Bahadur
Published: May 2023

Diplomacy has existed for a long time as an integral component of maintaining relations with other countries as required by factors like geopolitical aspects, international situation, population size, the economy's productivity, security sensitiveness, military strength, and main law of the land. Diplomacy is a vital tool for implementing foreign policy construed as an art of dealing with the diplomats of other countries for the host country’s benefit. The style and manner of diplomacy are shifting with time in the form of expanding the sphere of influence by the stronger power over the weaker power, economic domination, marine power, and navigational supremacy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by the foreign minister, ministry staff, and ambassadors abroad constitute the key actors in executing development diplomacy. Nepal has failed to grasp the opportunity due to her inability to select skillful candidates for such fascinating but challenging roles at various times compared to the past. Development diplomacy constitutes a significant part of overall diplomacy for most of the developing countries as is the case of Nepal with a major thrust of receiving development cooperation as much as possible from the advanced countries in the form of grants as well as loans with the minimum possible rate of interest.
Role of Social Media in Commercial Vegetable Farming for Rural Development
Authors: Gyawali Krishna Prasad
Published: May 2023

This study explores the role of social media in commercial vegetable farming for rural development. A study of Bharatpur metropolitan city ward no 5 Chitwan district. The objective of the study is to explore the role of social media in commercial vegetable farming for rural development. The use of social media in commercial vegetable farming is increasing rapidly now days. Many agricultural service provider companies are giving better facilities to the farmers. Social media allows users to communicate directly with the customer’s service provider’s information sharing centers etc. Farmers are using social media to increase their produce at each stage. Rural development means as overall development such as social, economic, political and cultural of rural society. Commercial vegetable farmers have been impacted by social media in all aspects of their lives. The research design adopted in this study is exploratory as well as descriptive types. The universe of the study was commercial vegetable farmers in Ward No. 5 of Bharatpur Municipality. Out of the total number of commercial vegetable farmer households, 20 households have been sampled using the quota sampling and purposive sampling methods. The data has been collected from the Rambagh, Gulabbag, Kailashnagar, and Narayanpur areas. Each area 5 respondents has been selected for the study. The study shows that 5 % respondents were used own land and 95% respondents were used leasehold land for commercial vegetable farming. Similarly 40 % respondents were used YouTube, 35 % respondents were used Facebook and 25% respondents were used Tik Tok for agriculture information. In the study area, social media seem to have a positive effect on commercial vegetable farming. Commercial vegetable farming support to livelihood, capacity building, empowerment, increase in living standard, saving habit, access to financial institutions, agricultural inputs services and market in the study area. Commercial vegetable farming has been playing a significant role for rural development in this area.
Identifying Patterns in a Documentary-Convergence: Courage in a Crisis
Authors: Chhetri Tek
Published: May 2023

This paper explores how the technical aspects of filming are involved in making the Documentary-Convergence: Courage in a Crisis in relation to its overarching theme of global solidarity during the pandemic. For this analysis, my study largely depends on textual analysis of the film with the help of the analytical tools-camera angle, pattern of narrative network and mis-en-scene developed by Yale University so as to justify how the set of patterns employed in this visual discourse appeals to its theme in a particular scene. In addition, haptic visuality is studied with special affect. The time denoted, in the paper, for shots is in descending order in the Netflix from the total running time of one hour and fifty-three minutes. Thematically, the entire project focuses on how individuals can make a difference with their selfless efforts even in the face of a global crisis. Shot in eight different countries with nine stories, the Director, Orlando von Einsiedel in a great narrative maneuver, demonstrates the stirring individual grit and compassion with selfless efforts of the unsung heroes, born in the crises. It can also be analyzed as the message towards the global community with the information dissemination for the preparedness of viral emergence next. What makes this documentary poignant and all inspiring is its intimate telling of the stories of the noble heroes through visual discourse amidst the challenging health emergency and trauma. The study is going to be significant because it not only gives the world view of the sweeping chronicle of the global fight against the pandemic but also prepares every individual for resilience with the hope that humans can triumph over the crisis in unison.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Nepali Enterprises
Authors: Silwal Prem Prasad
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study is to assess the scenario of Covid-19 outbreak in Nepali firms and suggest policy-related issues for the survival and growth of small medium enterprises in Nepal. To carry out this research, the firms were identified based on the list published by the business directory, and a total of 500 questionnaires were distributed to these businesses, 404 responses were received. Responses, analyzed under descriptive research design, show that the majority of the small medium enterprises are highly affected by the pandemic and they have faced several difficulties such as decrease in demand, loss of profit, financial problem, etc. The analysis also shows that the number of business activities have been limited, and small and medium-sized businesses, in particular, are at high risk. The paper recommends the government should announce a special plan for businesses in order for them to survive the pandemic and return to normalcy gradually. The evidence shows that in this difficult situation, a company's internal profits can be low and bankers may be reluctant to lend money. As such, the company should actively consider using cash from existing investors.
Penerapan XP Dalam Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Sistem Yang Dinamis Pada Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Pendapatan Penjualan
Authors: Irawan Dominikus Riki , Syamsiah Nurfia Oktaviani
Published: May 2023

Gathering system requirements is the most important thing in an information system development stage. As an initial stage it also determines the success of the next stage. But often when the system development process takes place there are changing needs so that it can make the system project go round and round at just one stage and the system fails to build. For this reason, an agile approach is used, namely Extreme Programming (XP), which by using XP the dynamic system needs can be better accommodated. One system that has dynamic needs is Sales Revenue SIA at a printing company in Pontianak City. With a small project team, XP is the main choice to be implemented in the system development process. As a result, a Sales Revenue Accounting Information System is obtained which has a user acceptance percentage of 96%.
تحولات الخطاب الإنسانوي: من الإنسانوية إلى ما بعدها
Authors: غباش منوبي
Published: May 2023

يُعدّ الخطاب الإنسانوي خطابًا غربيًّا مثّل أحد مُخرجات الحداثة التي انطلقت منذ عصر التنوير. وبعد النقد الجذري المتعدد المشارب الذي شمل الحداثة فكشف عن مآزقها وأوهامها وتناقضاتها، بدأ يتشكل نمط تفكير آخر متحرر من المفاهيم والتصورات القديمة ويعطي أهمية للمختلف والهامشي والمُقصى والمسكوت عنه. وقد أدى النقد الفلسفي للإنسانوية بأشكاله المختلفة إلى إعادة التفكير في الإنساني بوساطة مفاهيم ومقولات جديدة، تتلاءم مع طبيعة التحوّلات المعرفية والتقنية والاجتماعية التي عرفتها البشرية في الحقبة المعاصرة. وفي هذا السياق طُرح مفهوم "ما بعد الإنسانوية" بوصفه مفهومًا ما بعد حداثي. لم يهمل الخطاب ما بعد الإنسانوي التفكير في الإنسان، ولكنه أعاد طرح السؤال الأنثروبولوجى، وصاغ أجوبة طريفة، موظفًا مفاهيم وتصورات جديدة. وقد كان على الفكر ما بعد الإنسانوي أن يضطلع بالمشكلات التي طرحتها فلسفة "عبر الإنسانية"، بما هي فلسفة تراهن على تغيير الكائن الإنساني بطريقة جذرية بوساطة العلم - التقنية. نروم في هذا البحث تحديد قيمة الإنسانوية (النزعة الإنسانية) من خلال إعادة النظر في تحولات الخطاب الإنسانوي. ورهاننا من وراء التفكير في صياغات سؤال الإنسان والأجوبة المُتباينة التي قُدمت عنه هو التأكيد على أهمية أنثروبولوجيا فلسفية من شأنها الاضطلاع بالمشكلات التي تطرحها فلسفة ما بعد الإنسانوية في صيغها المختلفة.
Unaffordable Education and Criminality as a Choice among Youth in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: OWAGBEMI Gabriel Olusola
Published: May 2023

Education shapes human, and it has the capacity to determine who gets what and what one becomes in life. Acquiring education in Nigeria is gradually becoming unaffordable; schools at all levels are becoming very expensive making it difficult for common men to send their children to schools. Youth in Ondo State, Nigeria, whose parents cannot afford either Secondary or University education now consider criminality as a choice. The study adopts a qualitative method – in-depth interviews were utilized in generating data from 38 interviewees. The qualitative data generated from the study were analyzed using manual content analysis. The study found that both Public/Private Secondary schools and Universities in Nigeria now charge exorbitant school fees, making the youth from low-economic family backgrounds either drop out of school and go into crime, be in school, or engage in criminal activities. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the government at both Federal and State levels should consider a reduction in school fees, as it is currently paid in public schools in Nigeria. Besides, scholarship schemes for indigent students in both secondary and tertiary institutions should be resuscitated.
Генезис ключових освітніх компетентностей учнів на засадах наступності навчання фізик
Authors: Волинець Тетяна , Благодаренко Людмила
Published: May 2023

У статті схарактеризовано процес розвитку ключових та загальнопредметних освітніх компетентностей на засадах наступності навчання фізики у закладах середньої освіти ІІ ступеня на прикладі механічних явищ. Досліджено питання забезпечення реалізації наступності при формуванні цілісних знань предметів природничої освітньої галузі.

Запропоновано набір характеристик для проєктування освітніх компетентностей при вивченні механічних явищ відповідно до поділу змісту навчання на рівні – загальний, метапредметний та предметний.

Виявлено та обґрунтовано педагогічні умови, необхідні для забезпечення реалізації принципу наступності предметів природничої освітньої галузі, з урахуванням стратегічної мети – формування компетентностей у галузі природничих наук.

Досліджено та обґрунтовано критерії відбору змісту і методів навчання в процесі оволодіння студентами фізичною складовою наукової освітньої галузі на основі пропедевтичних знань, набутих на попередніх освітніх етапах, для розвитку ключових та загальнопредметних освітніх компетентностей.

Визначено методики, зорієнтовані на удосконалення формування фізичних понять при вивченні механічних явищ в закладах середньої освіти ІІ ступеня. Установлено педагогічні процедури, необхідні для розвитку ключових та загальнопредметних освітніх компетентностей на засадах наступності навчання фізики на прикладі механічних явищ. Обґрунтовано педагогічні умови, необхідні для забезпечення можливостей реалізації наступності формування фізичних понять при вивченні будь-яких фізичних явищ, зокрема, при вивченні механічних явищ в закладах середньої освіти ІІ ступеня, що забезпечує якісні зміни в формуванні фізичних понять, а наступність, як один з найважливіших принципів засвоєння учнями фізичних знань, зв‟язує весь навчальний процес в єдину цілісну картину світу.
Зміст і структура навчального предмета «Science» в закладах середньої освіти
Authors: Деражненко Анастасія , Рокицький Максим
Published: May 2023

У статті визначено особливості змісту та структури нового інтегрованого навчального предмета «Science», орієнтованого на розвиток практичних навичок та дослідницьких здібностей учнів. Показано, що навчальний предмет «Science» сприяє поглибленому вивченню предметів освітньої галузі «Природознавство» та розвитку міждисциплінарних зв‟язків, оскільки зміст навчальної програми передбачає вивчення фізики як головної науки природничої галузі, хімії та біології. Важливо також, що навчальна програма предмета «Science» спрямована на підготовку учнів до міжнародних іспитів з природничих дисциплін, а її засвоєння забезпечує успішний вступ до відомих світових університетів та подальшу ефективну професійну діяльність у галузі науки і технологій. Розглянуто зміст і структуру програми, методичні підходи до викладання окремих питань, а також особливості оцінювання знань учнів. Установлено, що навчальний предмет

«Science» ґрунтується на дослідницькому підході до вивчення природничих наук, зокрема фізики, що дозволяє учням здійснювати власні дослідження та виконувати наукові проєкти. Наголошено, що програма навчального предмета «Science» має прикладну спрямованість, оскільки містить велику кількість практичних завдань, що допомагають учням зрозуміти теоретичний матеріал і застосовувати його на практиці. Оцінювання знань здійснюється за допомогою різних форм контролю, зокрема письмових робіт, проєктів та лабораторних робіт. Зазначено, що навчання фізики в рамках предмета «Science» вимагає використання сучасних технологій та засобів навчання, оскільки передбачає проведення відеоуроків, залучення віртуальних лабораторій, програмного забезпечення та інших інтерактивних засобів для поглиблення знань та виконання досліджень. Важливо, що навчальний предмет

«Science» сприяє розвитку комунікативних навичок учнів, оскільки передбачає їх діяльність у групах при виконанні проєктів та досліджень, що дозволяє розвивати навички співпраці, лідерства та ефективного комунікування. Не менш важливим є те, що програма «Science» стимулює творчість та інноваційне мислення учнів, оскільки виконання дослідницьких проєктів та використання сучасних технологій дозволяє їм розвивати свій власний потенціал та знаходити нові підходи до вирішення наукових проблем. Наголошено, що навчальний предмет «Science Cambridge Pathway» розроблений Кембриджським університетом спільно з видавництвом Cambridge University Press. Він викладається у багатьох країнах світу, включаючи Україну. Програма пропонує системний підхід до вивчення науки, починаючи від фізики, молекулярної біології та хімії і до геології та астрономії. Кожен рівень курсу (Primary, Lower Secondary та Upper Secondary) побудований таким чином, щоб учні не тільки отримували знання, але й формували навички, які необхідні для успішного вивчення наукових дисциплін. Зроблено акцент на тому, що програма навчального предмета «Science» також надає можливість вчителям більш ефективно використовувати інноваційні освітні моделі, в тому числі навчання фізики.
Методичні аспекти вивчення астрофізичних явищ у процесі викладання природничих нау
Authors: Ткаченко Ігор , Краснобокий Юрій , Ільніцька Катерина
Published: May 2023

Стаття присвячена методичним особливостям вивчення астрофізичних явищ під час викладання природничих наук, які полягали в інтерпретації даних спостережень з теоретично передбаченими, спираючись на фундаментальні теорії силового поля, розподілу молекул за законами Больцмана та Максвелла, статистичного тлумачення стійкості атмосфери на планетах Сонячної системи.

Під час фундаментального вивчення об‟єктів із галузі природознавства, що мають різну природу, якісно нового характеру набувають інтеграційні зв‟язки, які об‟єднують різні галузі природничо-наукових знань шляхом застосування фундаментальних законів, понять та методів дослідження.

Розглядаючи більш детально проблему стійкості атмосфери на різних планетах, зазначимо, що безперервні процеси розпаду і дисипації енергії можуть підтримуватися, якщо існує приплив енергії до системи від іншого упорядкованого процесу, наприклад від зовнішнього середовища. Для планет Сонячної системи зовнішнім джерелом енергії є випромінювання Сонця. Клімат на поверхні планет Сонячної системи визначається середнім розподілом сонячної енергії за різними макроскопічними процесами, генерованими нею з урахуванням багатьох видів і частот усіх можливих флуктуацій, які є причиною деградації початкових станів природних систем на планетах.

Точний розрахунок часу розсіяння атмосфери планети вимагає врахування параметрів верхніх шарів атмосфери та процесів, які в них відбуваються. Водночас, розсіяння планетних атмосфер безпосередньо визначається лише умовами і процесами у верхніх шарах атмосфери. Проте такий розрахунок наразі навряд чи можливий, навіть за наявності даних про верхню межу атмосфери Землі, отриманих за допомогою автоматичних станцій та штучних супутників. Оцінка часу розсіяння ідеалізованої

ізотермічної атмосфери, яку ми розглядаємо, може мати результат, який відрізнятиметься на порядок і навіть більше від дійсного часу розсіяння. Проте така оцінка все ж дає уявлення про значення величини цього часу.

Установлено доцільність та важливість використання не лише теоретичних узагальнень, але й результатів сучасних наукових досліджень для вивчення і розуміння явищ природи, які полягають у врахуванні різноманітності та взаємозв‟язків природничих наук, що складають єдину систему набутих природничо-наукових знань у майбутніх учителів природознавства.
Working in Between
Authors: Kaell Hillary
Published: May 2023

Through personal reflections on my work to date, this article explores how scholars of religion creatively define and redefine our subject matter. It emphasizes two main themes: temporality and the category of religion. Regarding time, I discuss how changing personal and political contexts have spurred my experiments with cross-disciplinary methodologies, as well as my reflections on citational politics and the role of citation in interdisciplinary exchanges. Regarding the category of religion, I consider the impact on my recent work of projects to deconstruct religion further by including secularism and non-religion within Religious Studies departments. Throughout, I ponder how scholars speak to one another, particularly in the interdisciplinary environment of religious studies, about the thing we call ‘religion’.
Visual Literacy in History Education
Authors: Gabowitsch Mischa , Topolska Anna
Published: May 2023

This introductory article presents the contributions to a thematic issue about the visual analysis of history textbooks and other educational media. It provides a brief historical overview of the use of pictures in history textbooks and discusses how developments in visual studies can help move the study of such pictures beyond questions of representation, toward considering the different ways in which they can exercise an agency of their own. It argues that we need to develop complex forms of visual literacy in interacting with textbooks and shows how the distinctions proposed by the issue authors can advance this task. The article ends by suggesting avenues for further research.
Examining the Implication of the Afghan-Soviet War on Pakistan
Authors: Afridi Manzoor Khan , Haroon Muhammad , Syed Areeja
Published: May 2023

The Soviet-Afghan War was a crucial event in the Cold War era that had far-reaching implications on global politics and regional stability. The article explores the history of the conflict, including the political situation in Afghanistan prior to the invasion, Soviet strategies, and the significance of the war. The article also sheds light on the foreign policies of the United States during the Cold War and its role in the Soviet-Afghan conflict. Furthermore, the article delves into the role played by Pakistan in the Soviet- Afghan war and its impact on regional dynamics. The article provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of international and regional factors that shaped the outcome of the Soviet-Afghan War.
Pulwama Attack: Implications on the India and Pakistan Bilateral Issue of the Indian Kashmir
Authors: Ahmad Zeeshan , Ullah Maghfoor , Munazza
Published: May 2023

Since the division of the subcontinent into two separate states, Kashmir remains a highly volatile region between the two nuclear powers of south Asia, constantly both powers involved in a series of tragic wars on Kashmir. Diplomatic efforts failed and pave way for war and the Pulwama attack was one of their expression. This study explores the bilateral relations between the two states in the wake of the Pulwama attack and its implications on bilateral relations and the region as a whole.