bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Okul Müdürlerinin Ilımlı Yönetim Becerileri ve Örgütsel Mutluluk
Authors: Yamen Uğur Ulaş , Aksu Ali
Published: September 2024

Bu araştırma, okul müdürlerinin ılımlı yönetim becerileri ile örgütsel mutluluk arasındaki ilişkileri incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma evreni, 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında İzmir'de bulunan 195 devlet ortaöğretim kurumunda çalışan 13.872 öğretmeni kapsamaktadır. Tabakalı örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmış ve örneklem, İzmir içindeki 44 okuldan 1.558 öğretmeni içermektedir. Çalışma, nicel bir metodoloji kullanarak ilişkisel tarama modeliyle yapılandırılmıştır. Çalışmada, Çetin & Yavuz (2022) tarafından geliştirilen “Yöneticilere Yönelik Ilımlı Beceriler Ölçeği” ve Bulut (2015) tarafından oluşturulan “Okul Örgütsel Mutluluk Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Veriler, dağılımın normal olup olmadığına bağlı olarak parametrik istatistiksel testler kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir ve SPSS yazılımından faydalanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, öğretmenlerin müdürlerin kişilerarası becerilerini “yüksek” olarak algıladıklarını, ancak kişisel becerileri daha düşük derecelendirdiklerini göstermektedir. Öğretmenlerin, örgütsel mutluluk ve yönetim süreçleri alt boyutlarındaki algıları “yüksek” düzeyde iken, işyerinde iletişim, mesleki tutum ve adanmışlık alt boyutlarındaki algıları ise “çok yüksek” düzeyde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca öğretmenlerin ekonomik koşullar alt boyutuna ilişkin algıları “düşük” düzeydedir. Müdürlerin ılımlı yönetim becerileri ile öğretmenlerin örgütsel mutluluğu arasında güçlü ve pozitif bir korelasyon bulunmaktadır. Regresyon analizi, müdürlerin ılımlı becerilerinin örgütsel mutluluk algılarının %58’ini açıkladığını göstermektedir.
Calidad de servicio y gestión pedagógica en instituciones educativas de nivel superior en el distrito de Chorrillos, Lima 2022
Authors: Ramirez Huerta Juan Randall Fabian , Castillo Castillo Giannina Marleni
Published: September 2024

El objetivo general de la investigación fue determinar la relación entre la calidad de servicio y gestión pedagógica en instituciones educativas de nivel superior en el distrito de Chorrillos, Lima 2022. La investigación fue de enfoque cuantitativo, aplicada, descriptivo, no experimental, correlacional. El método usado fue el hipotético-deductivo, la población fue compuesta por 145 estudiantes y la muestra estuvo compuesta por 106 estudiantes, se recolectó la información a través de un cuestionario del google formularios. Para la fiabilidad, medición y cuantificar nuestras variables se utilizó el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach, donde resultó para la variable calidad de servicio un 0,863 y para la variable gestión pedagógica fue de 0,963, donde demostró una fiabilidad directa. Al utilizar la rho de Spearman se concluyó que existe una correlación buena de 0.832 entre la calidad de servicio y gestión pedagógica en instituciones educativas de nivel superior en el distrito de Chorrillos, Lima 2022. Esto reafirmó la hipótesis y el objetivo general del estudio.
Thriving, not just surviving: Using positive psychology to build psychological wellbeing in pre-tertiary students
Authors: O'Neill Ruth , James Trixie , Hof Sara , Johnston Katrina , Dzator Michael
Published: September 2024

The significance of psychological wellbeing for student success is under-investigated, particularly for pre-tertiary Enabling students (those traditionally under-represented in higher education). Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) have proven effective in enhancing wellbeing but are rarely integrated into university courses. This study explored a PPI, Be Positive, a 12-week program, designed to teach students strategies and techniques to help them re-frame their thinking about themselves and their academic pursuits. The program was evaluated with 37 Enabling students who completed weekly wellbeing questionnaires alongside self-reports about their study-related wellbeing. Results indicated fluctuating but generally positive levels of wellbeing throughout the program, with the highest levels recorded in the final weeks. A significant number of participants (79%) reported positive wellbeing by the program end, contrasting typical declines in student wellbeing during university terms. Thematic analysis of student reflections on how the program supported their wellbeing identified four key areas: affective balance, adaptive psychological resources, self-regulation, and positive implications for both academic and personal life. The findings suggest that PPIs like Be Positive can offer a proactive approach to mental health, equipping students with tools for resilience and emotional regulation, thereby enhancing wellbeing and potentially subsequent academic performance.
The Connection Between Essential Running Techniques and Long Jump Performance Indicators in Elementary School Learners Aged 10-11 Years
Authors: Suriani. S. Lilis Lasma
Published: September 2024

The  purpose  of  the study. The primary objective of this research is to analyze the link between running technique proficiency and long jump performance in 10 to 11-year-old elementary students.
Materials and methods. A sample of 28 male students, aged 10 to 11 years, was selected for this study. A cross-sectional research design was utilized to investigate the relationship between basic running techniques and long jump performance in this demographic. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to assess the association between running methodologies and long jump effectiveness. The results of this analysis determined the strength and direction of the relationship between the two variables.
Results. The analysis yielded a significant correlation coefficient of r= 0.917, with a p-value of 0.000<0.005, indicating a strong positive correlation. This finding suggests that students' skills in body alignment, arm swing, and leg coordination in running are closely related to their ability to generate the power, speed, and control necessary for superior long jump performance.
Conclusions. This study provides empirical support for the claim that proficiency in fundamental running techniques, including body alignment, arm swing, and leg coordination, correlates significantly with improved long jump performance in 10 to 11-year-old elementary school students.
CCE-Net: Causal Convolution Embedding Network for Streaming Automatic Speech Recognition
Authors: Deng Feiteng , Ming Yue , Lyu Boyang
Published: September 2024

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CCE-Net: Causal Convolution Embedding Network for Streaming Automatic Speech Recognition

Feiteng Deng, Yue Ming *, and Boyang Lyu

Beijing Key Laboratory of Work Safety and Intelligent Monitoring, School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing 100876, China
* Correspondence: yming@bupt.edu.cn
 
 
Received: 11 March 2024
Accepted: 15 August 2024
Published: 27 September 2024
 

Abstract: Streaming Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) has gained significant attention across various application scenarios, including video conferencing, live sports events, and intelligent terminals. However, chunk division for current streaming speech recognition results in insufficient contextual information, thus weakening the ability of attention modeling and leading to a decrease in recognition accuracy. For Mandarin speech recognition, there is also a risk of splitting Chinese character phonemes into different chunks, which may lead to incorrect recognition of Chinese characters at chunk boundaries due to incomplete phonemes. To alleviate these problems, we propose a novel front-end network - Causal Convolution Embedding Network (CCE-Net). The network introduces a causal convolution embedding module to obtain richer historical context information, while capturing Chinese character phoneme information at chunk boundaries and feeding it to the current chunk. We conducted experiments on Aishell-1 and Aidatatang. The results showed that our method achieves a character error rate (CER) of 5.07% and 4.90%, respectively, without introducing any additional latency, showing competitive performances.
Efeitos do intemperismo natural na performance de painéis aglomerados de resíduos de madeira amazônica com e sem impermeabilização
Authors: Lima Irislene da Silva , Moraes Matheus Henrique Morato de , Francklin Henrique Machado , Lahr Francisco Antonio Rocco , Christoforo André Luis , Reis Alisson Rodrigo Souza , Silva Márcio Rogério da
Published: September 2024

Este estudo investiga o uso de resíduos de madeiras de espécies amazônicas na produção de painéis aglomerados, avaliando as propriedades físicas em função da resistência ao intemperismo natural. Os resíduos foram coletados em empresa moveleira na cidade de Altamira – PA, sendo um mix de três espécies, representando a realidade local.  Após, estes foram processados e transformados em painéis homogêneos de partículas utilizando resina poliuretana bi-componente de óleo de mamona. Os painéis foram divididos em três grupos: testemunha, painéis com impermeabilizante e sem impermeabilizante, e submetidos a condições naturais de intemperismo por um ano na cidade de Altamira – PA. As propriedades físicas como densidade, inchamento em espessura e absorção de água foram avaliadas conforme as normas ABNT NBR 14810-2 (2018). Os resultados quanto as análises visuais e das propriedades físicas indicaram que a aplicação de impermeabilizante Cetol Classic melhora significativamente a durabilidade e a integridade estrutural dos painéis quanto ao intemperismo. Este trabalho reforça a viabilidade do uso de resíduos de madeiras amazônicas na produção de painéis aglomerados de qualidade, com potencial para aplicações em setores como construção civil e movelaria.
HUBUNGAN STRATEGI PENGAMPU TAHFIDZ DENGAN KETERCAPAIAN TARGET HAFALAN DI SMP IT INSAN KAMIL KARANGANYAR
Authors: Marfuah Siti , Sukari S , Amin Lailla Hidayatul
Published: September 2024

In tahfidz learning, the strategies and approaches used by ustadz/ustadzah tahfidz master have a vital role to achieve the target of rote participants. The research aims to (1) recognizing the strategy employed by ustadz/ustadzah (2) knowing the memorized target of classroom viii educated at the junior high it insan kamil karanganyar; (3) knowing the relationship of the strategy employed by ustadz ustadzah the tahfidz light with the modern target of memorizing the eighth class protege at the junior high it insan kamil karanganyar. The study is correlation research aimed at proving the extent of the relation between variables and others. Data retrieval using frame and documentation. The analysis technique used in testing a hypothesis is a product correlation test. Research indicates that (1) ustadz/ustadzah tahfidz proficiency is zoned by a medium percentage of 33.92%; (2) research on memorizing target viii at high school it insan kamil karanganyar is categorized under a 33.92% percentage; (3) there is a significant influence on the strategy ustadz/ustadzah a tahfidz instrument with the modern target of rote participation. It can be proved by a hypothetical test using a product correlation formula of 0.774, it is in a strong category.
In tahfidz learning, the strategies and approaches used by ustadz/ustadzah tahfidz master have a vital role to achieve the target of rote participants. The research aims to (1) recognizing the strategy employed by ustadz/ustadzah (2) knowing the memorized target of classroom viii educated at the junior high it insan kamil karanganyar; (3) knowing the relationship of the strategy employed by ustadz ustadzah the tahfidz light with the modern target of memorizing the eighth class protege at the junior high it insan kamil karanganyar. The study is correlation research aimed at proving the extent of the relation between variables and others. Data retrieval using frame and documentation. The analysis technique used in testing a hypothesis is a product correlation test. Research indicates that (1) ustadz/ustadzah tahfidz proficiency is zoned by a medium percentage of 33.92%; (2) research on memorizing target viii at high school it insan kamil karanganyar is categorized under a 33.92% percentage; (3) there is a significant influence on the strategy ustadz/ustadzah a tahfidz instrument with the modern target of rote participation. It can be proved by a hypothetical test using a product correlation formula of 0.774, it is in a strong category.
Konsep Pendidikan Karakter dalam Perspektif IBN Maskawaih
Authors: Mustafa Mustafa
Published: September 2024

Ibn Maskawaih merupakan seorang filosof yang sangat terkenal dengan teori akhlaknya/karakter. Ibn Maskawaih dikenal sebagai intelektual muslim pertama di bidang filsafat akhlak/karakter, sehingga saat merumuskan konsep pendidikan, dimensi karakterlah yang nampak dalam pemikirannya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pandangan Ibn Maskawaih tentang jiwa (nafs) dan bagaimana ide-idenya yang menjurus pada pembentukan karakter. Metode yang digunakan adalah Content analysis, yaitu mengkaji secara ilmiah tentang isi pesan suatu teks dan analysis Hermeunetik, yaitu pendekatan khusus untuk menganalisis konsep pendidikan karakter dalam pandangan Ibn Maskawaih. Ibn Maskawaih terbukti tidak hanya melihat pendidikan karakter dari sisi filsafat tapi juga syari‘at. Syari‘at dan filasafat diletakkan pada posisi masing-masing. Hal ini sangat dipengaruhi oleh intelektualitas dan sosialnya. Dilihat dari dimensi intelektualitasnya, ia menekankan pentingnya pendidikan karakter agar mencapai tingkatan jiwa yang seimbang (al-‘adalat) hingga (al-af‘al ilāhiyyah). Selanjutnya dilihat dari dimensi personality (kepribadian), ia menganjurkan agar pendidikan karakter dapat diterapkan dengan menjaga kesucian diri, kasih sayang, ikhlas, berani, jujur, menggerakkan daya akal, secara disiplin dan menjadi contoh teladan, yang pada akhirnya dapat mencapai malakah dan terbentuknya karakter yang baik. Dan apabila dilihat dari dimensi sosial, maka ia melihat pendidikan karakter merupakan tanggung jawab semua orang, golongan dan konsentrasi, bukan hanya tokoh agama. Tujuan pendidikan karakter menurut Ibn Maskawaih agar manusia kembali pada fitrahnya. Implikasi dari konsep pendidikan karakter dalam perspektif Ibn Maskawaih tidak hanya memberi kemungkinan kepada para ilmuan untuk menguasai materi dan metode keilmuanya, tetapi juga merasa terpanggil dengan penuh tanggung jawab dalam mengembangkan dan mengamalkan ilmu untuk tujuan dan jalan yang benar.
Estilos de crianza y personalidad: un estudio en adultos costarricenses
Authors: Avila-Vargas Milagro , Ramírez-Flores Jimena , Peraza-Masis Jennifer , Quirós-Iglesias Bianka
Published: September 2024

The reason for this research was the growing concern to find a connection between the parting style given by biological mothers and fathers and the personality of adults in Costa Rica. The goal of the research was to determine how parenting styles and a 110 personalities of Costa Rican adults influence and related; the average age of the participants was (M=33.25, SD=13.93), with an ages ranging from 18 to 76 years old, from multiple parts of the country and who were raised in Costa Rica in their childhood and adolescence.
A non-experimental quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional design was used and the data recollection was carried out by convenience, virtually in October 2022. To answer the pending question the Big Five Inventory Scale (BFI) and the Perceiver Parenting Styles and Parental Inconsistency Scale (EPIPP, in Spanish) were applied.
 The data analysis was done with the statistical program IBM SPSS, v. 26.0 and results showed outstanding aspects in personality traits of openness to experience; in parenting there was an overprotective parenting style for the mother and an authoritative style for the father. In addition, differences were found between the ages in the mother’s answers and the generations with respect to the personalities of the participants.
Vivencias de la sexualidad en mujeres adultas costarricenses sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama
Authors: Solís-Solano Elisa , Vásquez-Flores Nicole
Published: September 2024

The present study aims to analyze the experience of sexuality of adult Costa Rican women who are breast cancer survivors. A virtual interview was conducted with 16 participants using open-ended questions through the Google Forms tool; the data collection lasted four months. A qualitative analysis was performed in which categories were established to ensure organization and effectiveness of the results. The findings encompass categories such as body image and its relationship with sexual satisfaction, sexual desire and psychological changes, which involve various issues such as identity problems regarding femininity, self-esteem alteration, pain, decreased interest and limited sexual interactions, anxiety, depression, feeling inadequate, among others.
Assessment and Characterisation of Bacillus Subtilis as a Potential Probiotic Agent for Cellulose Digestion
Authors: Umar Ahmed , Usman Nazeef , Wali Muazzam , Augustine Okai
Published: September 2024

The significance of cellulose in herbivore diets and its digestion by specialized microorganisms in animal digestive systems cannot be overestimated. The efficient cellulose breakdown in ruminants due to cellulolytic microorganisms producing enzymes like cellulases, contrasting with monogastric animals that rely on hindgut fermentation is a rising concern. The study explores the potential use of cellulolytic Bacillus subtilis as probiotics for improved cellulose digestion in monogastric animals. Coventional culture and biochemical identified were employed followed by detection of carboxymethyl cellulase activity, filter paper degradation, pathogenicity testing, fermentation of isolates, stomach acid tolerance testing, and evaluation of probiotics on albino mice fed varying concentrations of Bacillus subtilis. Five isolates of Bacillus subtilis were discovered on CMC agar plates, Clear zones of cellulose hydrolysis were observed on the Carboxymethyl Cellulose agar plates on flooding with Gram’s iodine. A significant difference was observed among the mean clear zones of the isolates [F (5, 12) = 147.81, p < 0.001]. The filter paper degradation result showed that Whatman no.1 filter paper (area 26.80cm2) was completely disintegrated after 96 hours of incubation by the isolate CD1A, and CD6; and partially degraded by isolate CD1C and CD2A. No degradation was observed in Isolate CD3. The total viable counts of the isolates decreased with time with isolate CD1A having the highest mean viable count of 2.72±0.029 x 107 CFU/ml and a percentage viability of 64.15% after 3 hours of incubation. CD3 had the least mean viable count of 0.81±0.031 x 107 CFU/ml and viability of 19.24%. Significant difference was observed between experimental groups treated with Probiotic CD2A (F(3.44)=4.678, p=0.006) and CD6 (F(3,44)=3.982, p=0.014). Only group 3 mice of CD2A and CD6 probiotics were significantly different from the control. There is a need for further investigations into the microbiome of the mice's gastrointestinal tract to quantify the probiotic effects of the Bacillus subtilis isolates.
Effect of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on liver function in Basra oil company workers
Authors: Hussain Mohammed , Abass Hend , Wasiti Estabraq
Published: September 2024

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are considered one of the most widespread categories of environmental pollutants. This study was conducted to discover the effect of PAH from the oil fields pollution in Basra on liver function. The relationship between PAH in air compared to blood serum and its effect on liver function parameters were studied. 120 blood samples were collected from male workers aged between 25-40 years from 3 different regions. Group 1 was from the Rumella field, while group 2 was from the West Qurna field, and group 3 was from an uncontaminated area far from the oil fields in the city center (control). Higher levels of PAH were found in group 1 and group 2 in the blood serum as compared to control in both air and serum. In control, significantly higher levels of PAH were found in air as compared to serum levels. As for PAH levels in the air, a higher level was detected in group 1 compared to group 2, while a lower level was detected in control. As for liver function tests, the levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin were the higher level in group 1 and 2 compared to control. In contrast, the levels of albumin and total protein were lower in the group 1 and 2 compared to the control. In conclusion, it is suggested that environmental pollutants such as PAH may cause liver diseases by reducing the function of liver in human.
Lead-acetate-induced Nephrotoxicity and Electrolytes Changes in Clarias gariepinus and the Ameliorative Effect of Adansonia digitata Fruit Pulp
Authors: Abdulsalam Hassan , Chiroma Mohammed , Gadzama Joseph , Dahiru Sani , Gambo Halima , Atata Jamila , Sambo Sohnap , Adamu Sani
Published: September 2024

Aim: To evaluate renal biochemical and some electrolyte changes induced by lead acetate (PbA) and the ameliorative effect of aqueous extract of Adansonia digitata fruit pulp (AEADFP) in Clarias gariepinus.
Methods: A total of 120 Clarias gariepinus weighing between 185 ± 5 g were assigned randomly into 6 treatment groups (A, B, D, E and F) of n=20. Group A was administered borehole water for 35 days; Group B, C, D, E and F were administered PbA for 14 days and subsequently borehole water, 195 mg/L of AEADFP, 390 mg/L of AEADFP, 585 mg/L of AEADFP and 15 mg/L of dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), respectively, for 21 days. Four fish per group were randomly selected on weekly basis for blood sampling, and serum biochemical analysis of renal function markers and some electrolytes.
Results: There was considerable (P<0.05) rise in urea, creatinine, sodium, chloride, bicarbonate and inorganic phosphate ions in PbA-induced groups B, C, D, E and F, at week 2 post-induction, with the highest values of 69 5 mg/dL, 6.5 0.3 mg/dL, 299 ± 62 mmol/L, 230 ± 11 mmol/L, 81 ± 2.0 mmol/L and 8.7 ± 2.0 mmol/L, observed, respectively. Contrarily, serum calcium and potassium ions were significantly decrease in the PbA-induced groups B, C, D, E and F, with at week 2 post-treatment, compared with the normal control group A. Treatment of the PbA-induced groups C, D, E and F with graded concentration of AEADFP resulted in significant alteration of the PbA-induced alterations, compared with the PbA-induced but untreated group B, but not PbA-induced and DMSA treated group F.
Conclusion: Our finding confirmed that, LA-induced renal and electrolytes biochemical alteration in Clarias gariepinus were ameliorated by AEADFP and DMSA.
Discussion on the Shortcomings and Countermeasures of Lean Management in Manufacturing Industry in the Industry 4.0 Era
Authors: Li Quanhong
Published: September 2024

Industry 4.0 and economic globalization have transformed the vast Earth into a "global village." At the same time, the world is experiencing major changes unseen in a century, presenting both risks and opportunities for China's manufacturing industry. The coexistence of lean, digital, interconnected, and intelligent practices is a necessary means to propel the upgrading and transformation of the manufacturing industry, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. Currently, most of China's manufacturing enterprises are at the Industrial 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 stages, exhibiting a high degree of technological prowess but light management thinking, with inadequate crisis awareness. How can we utilize the tide of the "Made in China 2025" strategy and the 14th Five-Year Plan for intelligent manufacturing to navigate China's economy towards a high-quality development trajectory? Only by developing and nurturing the "lean" soft power of enterprises, establishing lean management with Chinese characteristics tailored to their needs, eliminating all waste, continuously improving, and achieving everyone's lean. Simultaneously, we must enhance the hard power, adhering to "internal and external refinement", in order to achieve a strategic leapfrogging in the global manufacturing game. This paper starts with an analysis of the crucial significance of lean management in Chinese manufacturing enterprises, introduces the history of lean management's development, deeply analyzes the current state and shortcomings of lean management in Chinese manufacturing enterprises, the difficulties and challenges faced by enterprises, and proposes targeted countermeasures and methods to address the problems of enterprise management, aiming to provide relevant references for the takeoff of Chinese manufacturing enterprises.
Jingyou Evaluation and Analysis of Liaoning's Typical Advanced Manufacturing based on Four Drivers
Authors: Liu Sen , Tang Jun
Published: September 2024

Scientifically evaluating the development level of advanced manufacturing is a prerequisite for local governments to formulate personalized development strategies. This paper takes Liaoning Province in China as the research subject, focusing on four dimensions: innovation-driven, reform-driven, market-driven, and open-driven, to construct an evaluation index system for advanced manufacturing. Using an individual advantage characteristic identification and evaluation method based on the ideal point utility model, the development level of typical advanced manufacturing industries in Liaoning is systematically analyzed from both intra-provincial and inter-provincial perspectives. From the intra-provincial industry comparison perspective, considering the most favorable conditions for each, the four typical advanced manufacturing industries in Liaoning--pharmaceutical manufacturing, electronic and communication equipment manufacturing, computer and office equipment manufacturing, and medical instrument and apparatus manufacturing--exhibit distinct individual advantage structures in both overall development level and in the four driving dimensions (innovation, reform, market, and open), bringing significant individual advantages. However, from an inter-provincial comparison perspective, the overall development level and individual and democratic agent evaluation values of the four typical advanced manufacturing industries in Liaoning rank in the middle among 31 provinces, with Liaoning's comparative advantage on a national scale no longer being significant, and its industrial development not being outstanding. Lastly, in response to these issues, this paper proposes several countermeasures to aid the personalized development of Liaoning's advanced manufacturing industries.
Research on the Mechanism and Realization Path of Digital Technology Enabling High-quality Integration between Urban and Rural Areas
Authors: Bi Huiqing , Huang Linhui , Qiu Jin
Published: September 2024

Urban and rural integration is the only way to solve the main social contradictions and achieve high-quality economic development. The booming digital technology, as the core of new quality productivity, provides new momentum for urban and rural integration. This paper takes the equalization of urban and rural basic services as a proxy variable for high-quality urban-rural integration, and empirically examines the enabling effect of digital technology on high-quality urban-rural integration based on the data of 282 prefecture-level cities nationwide from 2011 to 2021. The research shows that digital technology can effectively enable high-quality urban-rural integration; The development of digital technology promotes the high-quality integration of urban and rural areas by promoting industrial transformation and upgrading.
The Effect of Perceived Service Quality on Brand Loyalty: The Case of 5 Star Hotels in Tourism Sector
Authors: Özcan Ali , Pehlivan Begüm , Erkasap Ahmet
Published: September 2024

This study aims to examine the attitudes towards brand loyalty based on the perceived service quality of guests staying in 5-star hotels in the tourism sector. The sample consists of 204 male and female participants who stayed in a 5-star hotel in Istanbul. The study evaluates how the dimensions of perceived service quality-namely tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy-affect brand loyalty among hotel guests. Quantitative methods were used to measure perceived service quality and brand loyalty using questionnaires. Statistical analyses including descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were conducted to evaluate the data. The findings reveal that there is a significant positive correlation between perceived service quality and brand loyalty. Specifically, higher perceived service quality increases customer satisfaction, which in turn improves brand loyalty. The results emphasize the importance for hotel management to focus on improving service quality to ensure stronger customer loyalty. This study contributes to the literature by providing insights into the relationship between service quality and brand loyalty in the context of the luxury hotel industry in Istanbul and offers practical implications for hotel managers aiming to increase customer retention and loyalty.
Adequate Completion of Radiology Request Forms: A Clinical Audit at Managil Teaching Hospital in Sudan
Authors: Muhammed Abubakr , Babiker Mohammed , Alkheder Mohammed , Awad Mustafa
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Clinical auditing is one method for improving the quality of patient care, including the completion of a request form. Radiology request forms are critical tools for communicating between the referring clinician and the radiologist/radiographer. 
Objectives: To evaluate the radiology request form and improve the request form content and design at Managil Teaching Hospital, Sudan.
Methods: A two-cycle clinical audit methodology at radiology department - Managil Teaching Hospital. A total of 100 request forms were collected, with 50 forms acquired for each cycle. These forms were then compared to the standard structured form provided by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). In a second cycle, a pre-made request form was used. The data were inputted into Microsoft Excel 2016 and subsequently analysed. The obtained results were then compared to the RCR Standard.
Results: A notable enhancement was noted in various aspects, such as the inclusion of the patient's age in the request forms. In the first cycle, the age was only recorded in 13% of the forms, however in the second cycle, it was recorded in 92% of the forms.
Conclusion: A significant proportion of radiology request forms are incomplete but after the 2nd cycle of the audit there was massive improvement regarding adequate filling of the radiology request forms. which will aid in effectively diagnosing patients.
The Potential Utility of CT Perfusion in Differentiating Benign from Malignant Solitary Pulmonary Nodules (SPN)
Authors: Rahman Nadeemur , S Mac Win  , Nayeem ur Rahman
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) remains the primary imaging modality for characterizing and assessing focal parenchymal pulmonary nodules (SPN), utilizing morphological features and enhancement patterns for diagnostic purposes. Despite its utility, there is considerable overlap in imaging characteristics between malignant and benign lesions, which often necessitates invasive procedures for definitive tissue diagnosis through percutaneous or endoscopic sampling. Consequently, there is a growing need for non-invasive methods to distinguish between malignant and benign lung lesions. In this context, CT perfusion represents a novel technological advancement that offers a functional evaluation of tissue vascularity and perfusion through various parameters, potentially aiding in differentiating benign from malignant focal lung lesions.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the CT perfusion technique in distinguishing between malignant and benign focal parenchymal pulmonary nodules.
Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study involved performing CT perfusion on 60 patients with focal parenchymal lung lesions between January 2023 and June 2024. The imaging protocol included a four-dimensional scan designed to encompass the full craniocaudal length of each lesion, followed by a volume perfusion CT examination. The CT perfusion parameters, including blood flow (BF), blood volume (BV), and the transfer constant (k-trans) of the lesions, were quantified using the mathematical algorithms integrated into the Syngo.via CT perfusion software (Siemens Healthcare).
Results: The study revealed that the median blood volume (BV) in benign lesions was 5.66 mL/100 g, with an interquartile range (IQR) of 1.42 (5.35 to 6.77). In contrast, the median BV in malignant lesions was 12.5 mL/100 g, with an IQR of 1.99(12.1 to 14.0). The median blood flow (BF) for benign lesions was 44.8 mL/100 g/min, with an IQR of 8.66(43.0 to 51.6). For malignant lesions, the median BF was 59.4 mL/100 g/min, with an IQR of 4.07(56.6 to 60.7). Regarding the transfer constant (k-trans), the median value for benign lesions was 5.25 mL/100 g/min, with an IQR of 1.73 (4.0 to 5.73). In malignant lesions, the median k-trans was 13.1 mL/100 g/min, with an IQR of 7.58 (5.73 to 14.0).
Conclusion: The findings reveal that CT perfusion parameters, including blood volume (BV), blood flow (BF), and transfer constant (k-trans), are effective in distinguishing benign from malignant lung lesions, with blood flow and k-trans demonstrating very high specificity.
Awareness of Interventional Radiology and The Associated Radiation Exposure Risk Among The Public Population and Primary Care Physicians in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alhashim Maryam , Aladel Fouad , Bukhamseen Malak , Alhariqi Ameara
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The imperative for healthcare professionals to possess a comprehensive understanding of radiation doses and the associated risks of the diagnostic imaging processes they recommend is underscored by the evolving landscape of medical diagnostics and treatment. Interventional radiology (IR) plays a crucial role in modern medicine, offering minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. However, public and healthcare practitioner awareness of IR and its associated radiation risks remains inadequately explored, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the awareness of interventional radiology (IR) and the associated risks of radiological procedures among the general public and healthcare practitioners in Saudi Arabia, identify knowledge gaps, and inform future educational initiatives.
Methods: Participants undergoing radiological procedures were selected using a random sampling technique, with stratification based on gender, age, nationality, and education level. The survey, conducted in Saudi Arabia, comprised 48 questions in yes-or-no and multiple-choice formats, covering demographic information, comprehension of interventional radiology, and awareness of radiation exposure risks.
Results: Out of 625 respondents, 62.7% had no prior knowledge of IR, and 94.2% had never undergone IR procedures. A significant proportion (55%) lacked information about the radiation exposure associated with IR, and 57.9% perceived risks from radiation in imaging devices. In the post-educational video, 88.2% favoured IR over traditional treatment methods, with 57.8% expressing a willingness to undergo IR procedures in the future.
Conclusion: The study reveals a substantial lack of awareness and knowledge about interventional radiology and radiation risks among the Saudi Arabian population and healthcare practitioners. There is a critical need to enhance public and professional understanding of IR to ensure informed decision-making and patient consent, necessitating targeted educational programs to bridge these knowledge gaps.
Designing socio discovery learning with interactive multimedia for entrepreneurship education: A mixed method approach
Authors: Wardani Dewi Ayu Wisnu , Sunardi  , Asrowi  , Widyastono Herry
Published: September 2024

This research is motivated by the necessity for a more effective learning model aimed at enhancing students' communication skills in vocational schools, particularly in the subject of Creative Products and Entrepreneurship (CPE). Currently, the implementation of ICT-based learning remains limited, resulting in an underutilization of technological potential. The objective of this study is to develop a Socio Discovery Learning model that incorporates interactive multimedia to support the improvement of students' communication skills. The research employs a mixed methods design, involving 64 vocational students and two teachers as research subjects. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. Findings from the interviews and observations indicate that teachers face challenges in applying Socio Discovery Learning, primarily due to limited technological facilities and a lack of training in the use of interactive media. Student survey results reveal that 75% of students believe that more interactive ICT-based media would enhance their learning experience, and 80% express a desire for such media to be utilized more frequently in their education. Although Discovery Learning has been implemented, its usage remains suboptimal. Overall, the development of an interactive multimedia-based Socio Discovery Learning model holds significant potential for improving students' communication skills.
A Framework for AI-driven Rural Revitalization Strategies: Balancing Brand Image, Cultural Compliance and Consumer Behavior Focusing on Agri Products Packaging Designs
Authors: Tao Chen , Abdul Razak Mohamed Razeef , Xia Yuyang , Peng Mingqian
Published: September 2024

In the contemporary era of technological evolution, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural development, specifically within the agri-products packaging sector, remains a crucial yet underexplored domain. This research navigates through this uncharted territory, seeking to unravel the complexities and opportunities that arise when AI intersects with rural environments. Employing a qualitative research design, this study engages a diverse array of stakeholders, including farmers, agro-processors, distributors, consumers, and policymakers. Through in-depth interviews, the research delves into real-world examples and case studies to capture the richness of experiences and perspectives. The findings of this research illuminate the complex interplay between AI, rural communities, and agri-product packaging. Stakeholder perspectives reveal diverse attitudes toward AI applications, while the exploration of packaging innovations showcases the transformative potential of technology in influencing consumer behavior. The study uncovers themes of economic empowerment, socio-cultural preservation, and the need for inclusive policies within rural contexts. This research is innovative in its synthesis of stakeholder perspectives, bridging the gap between technological assessments and social dynamics in rural environments. It contributes to the existing literature by offering a more comprehensive understanding of AI's impact on rural development and consumer behavior. The significance lies in its potential to inform policymakers, industry practitioners, and communities, fostering a more responsible and effective integration of AI technologies.
Pedestrian's travel distances and risk of falls in snowy and icy conditions in German cities
Authors: Bärwolff Martin , Gerike Regine
Published: September 2024

Walking as a sustainable, space-efficient and generally healthy mode of transport is promoted throughout the whole year. However, only a few studies provide findings on the impact of snowy or icy surfaces on pedestrian's volumes and their risk of falls, especially in central Europe. To address this gap, multiple data sources have been analysed: travel diaries of 22 772 respondents to a recurring German Household Travel Survey, information on travel behavior and experienced pedestrian falls of 3 333 respondents to additional dedicated online and field surveys as well as manual counts from 65 hours of video footage collected at 13 sites. Depending on the data source, no changes or slight increases in pedestrian traffic have been found in snowy/icy conditions. We determined a risk of at least 7.8 falls per 10 000 km walked in snowy/icy conditions, which is about 32 times higher compared to other weather conditions. However, the overall share of medical treatment did not differ significantly by weather condition. Pedestrians aged 65 and older tend to have a lower overall risk of falls but are more likely to receive medical treatment in case of a fall. The calculated risk of falls differs greatly depending on survey type (online vs field) and timing (during snow/ice vs during other weather). Including pedestrian stages of Public Transport and Motorized Individual Transport trips significantly influences the study results and we assume leads to more realistic results. While pedestrian falls are generally not recorded by the police, only those that caused medical treatment were reported to insurers. The findings underline the importance of winter maintenance on pedestrian facilities to promote walking throughout the whole year.
Considerations for a Comprehensive Sex Education Grounded in Catholic Social Thought for Reproductive Justice in the Philippines
Authors: Puen Stephanie Ann
Published: September 2024

The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 sought to improve access to reproductive healthcare for women, require comprehensive reproductive health education in schools across the Philippines, and grant universal and free access to contraceptives. However, this law was met with fierce opposition from the Catholic Church, to the detriment of the health of women and families. This chapter examines how to teach a comprehensive reproductive health education in alignment with principles from Catholic social thought. The paper outlines some considerations in teaching a comprehensive reproductive health education grounded in Catholic social thought: 1) The importance of connecting sexual ethics with Catholic social thought; 2) The need to critique and address the way women and family are understood in Philippine culture and how it is taught in Catholic religious education; and 3) The value of teaching moral decision-making and discernment in comprehensive reproductive health education, grounded in Catholic social thought.
Catholic Health Care and Reproductive Justice: Whose Conscience Has Priority When Conscience Claims Collide?
Authors: Reimer-Barry Emily
Published: September 2024

In Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis explained that pastors are called to “form consciences,” not to “replace them” (37). Francis has also asserted the right of Catholic health care professionals to conscientious objection, including the right to refuse to perform abortions at the request of pregnant patients. But what happens when a patient’s conscience is in conflict with the medical provider’s conscience? How are these competing claims to be negotiated? Is not a conscientious refusal on the part of a health care provider a “replacement” of the patient’s own conscientious conclusion? This chapter examines the ways in which competing conscience claims have been negotiated, and some of the ongoing problems with the current situation. In particular, I am concerned that Catholic health care policies privilege institutional conscience claims and conscience claims of health care providers, causing harm to patients who are not able to seek standard medical care that they believe is in their best interest. When genuine conflict is present, the patient’s interests should be prioritized; in such cases, attention must also be given to the moral injury reportedly experienced by some health care providers.
An Empirical Analysis on Bangla Language Distortion and Linguistic Law Implementation: A Youth Standpoint
Authors: Busra Maliha Meharin , Ahmed Sarker Tanvir , Ahsan Nazmul
Published: September 2024

This paper strives to investigate as per youth the profound reason and impact of Bangla language distortion and to stop linguistic right violation the importance of linguistic law implementation in Bangladesh. In past few papers shows only possible reason and impact of Bangla language distortion but never pointed out to stop the use of “Banglish” language the requisition of linguistic law. By this paper from youth perspective, with analyzing reason and impact we tried to find out due to “Banglish” language how linguistic rights are violating and to stop the violation necessity of linguistic law in Bangladesh. Collected youth responses were analyzed using multiple regression techniques. The results show that educational institution and academic medium of instruction, lack of knowledge and awareness, negative impact on- culture, lifestyle and social inequality have remarkable connection with “Banglish” language. The study findings will help to understand the importance of linguistic law in Bangladesh.
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Authors:   Bangladesh Agricultural University, Khan Md. Nazmul Haque , Alim S. M. Abdul , Islam M. M. , Ikbal Mohammad Ferdous , Husain M. M. , Akram Shamim , Mamun Md. Shah Abdullah Al , Hossain A. K. M. Zakir , Hossain Md. Alamgir ,   Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Mymensingh
Published: September 2024

Tomato considered as an important cash crop in terms of vegetable production worldwide. An experiment was conducted at Plant Physiology Laboratory, Dept. of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh in order to investigate the effects of different levels of NaCl concentrations on seed germination and seedling growth of five varieties of tomato. The experiment was carried out by completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications. Experimental treatments consisted of five varieties of tomato (BARI Tomato-2, BARI Tomato-8, BARI Tomato-14, BARI Tomato-17 and BARI Tomato-20) and three levels of NaCl (0, 30, 60 mM). Results on main effects of varieties on germination of seed revealed that there was significant difference among five varieties of tomato seeds at different days after sowing. At 10th day after sowing seeds, the highest percentage of seed germination (64.89%) was recorded in the variety BARI Tomato-8 and the lowest percentage of seed (35.11%) observed in the variety BARI Tomato-2. NaCl solutions significantly affected seed germination in tomato. At 10th day after sowing seeds, the highest percentage of seed germination (56.80%) of tomato was recorded in control. In case of combined effects of varieties and different levels of NaCl solutions on seed germination of tomato, the highest seed germination was recorded in the variety BARI Tomato-20 and BARI Tomato-8 with control at 10th day after seed sowing. The germination percentage, germination coefficient, root and shoot length, seed vigor index, fresh weight of shoot and root, dry weight of shoot and root decreased with the increase of NaCl salt solutions in the germination media compared to control. Results showed that among the five varieties of tomato, BARI Tomato-20, BARI Tomato-8 were relatively more salt tolerant than BARI Tomato-2 and BARI Tomato-14. To accelerate tomato production in saline prone areas of Bangladesh, it is necessary to identify salt tolerant tomato varieties.