bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Behavioral analysis of COVID-19 daily deaths in Sri Lanka
Authors: Hapu Arachchige Dulari Udayanthi Perera  , Rodrigo Dinushiya Shamalee
Published: April 2023

In December 2019, the world was unknowingly caught by coronavirus disease. Since it spread worldwide and the burden of this disease is very high, the whole world has tried to reduce the impact. Therefore, known scientific facts about future events are very useful for policymakers. Hence, this research contributes to a scientific and technological process to provide a method for controlling the movements of the general public by forecasting the future using Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) technique. DFT technique can decompose a complex signal into simpler parts to facilitate the analysis. In this research, comparing the accuracy of the daily deaths and daily infected patient datasets, the daily deaths dataset was selected for the model. After that, the Sri Lankan COVID-19 daily deaths data subsequence was modelled as the DFT amplitude spectrum. Then by backward-transformation of significant harmonics predicts the near future of daily COVID-19 deaths. The results conclude that the proposed method can provide short-term forecasting of COVID-19 daily death data with sufficient accuracy. And these near-future predictions will help guide health planning and short-term policy changes.
Effectiveness E-commerce on MSME fashion products
Authors: Ketut Gede Gusti  , Siwantara Wayan  , Wijayati Made  , Inten Rumini Putu  , Yasa Ketut
Published: April 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of E-commerce on the sales of fashion products by MSME in Denpasar City. Sampling of the study was conducted using the accidental proportional sampling method. Based on the calculation results, the total number of samples used in this study is one hundred samples. The analysis technique used is a simple linear regression hypothesis test using the SPSS 25.0 program. The results of this research show that the use of E-commerce partially has a positive effect on the sales of fashion products by MSME in the city of Denpasar.
Leptospirosis and Scrub Typhus Coinfection of a 50-year-old male: A Case study
Authors: Sauradipta Banerjee
Published: April 2023

The bacterial diseases, leptospirosis and scrub typhus are important causes of acute febrile illness in India and are responsible for high morbidity and mortality. The common epidemiology of the zoonotic diseases creates an opportunity of dual infection. In this study, we describe a medical case of a 50-year-old male who was reported to have high grade fever for 10 days along with chills and coughs and was admitted to the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on November last year. He was reported to suffer from conjunctival congestion, episode of pr bleeding, bowel and bladder incontinence, abdominal distension and pedal edema. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) detected IgM antibodies to both leptospirosis and scrub typhus in the serum of the patient indicating dual infection with both bacterial diseases. Timely diagnosis of the patient followed by treatment with the antibiotics and associated medication resulted in complete recovery from both the diseases. As both leptospirosis and scrub typhus present with similar clinical features, co-infection of these two diseases is not uncommon. Cases of dual infections must be therefore considered seriously and choice of therapy should include those drugs that cover for both the infections.
Gastrointestinal bezoars, a challenge to research and practice: A review
Authors: Constantinos Avgoustou  , Dimitrios Jannoussis  , Eirini Avgoustou
Published: April 2023

Bezoars are relatively uncommon concretions of undigested or partially digested material in the gastrointestinal tract, mostly in the stomach. Their prevalence varies among geographic locations and ethnic groups with different dietary habits. They are classified according to their predominant component. Main predispositional factors to bezoar formation are altered anatomy and disordered motility of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients remain asymptomatic for a long time and symptoms develop as these accumulations adhere to mucosa, causing ulceration and bleeding, or increase in size to the point of obstruction or perforation and peritonitis. Endoscopy and computed tomography play major role in timely diagnosis; otherwise, the diagnosis can be made intraoperatively and it is challenging. The optimal treatment strategy remains under question and differs for each patient, especially for complicated cases. The available treatment options for bezoars include chemical dissolution for elective cases, and removal by endoscopy or surgery for elective or emergent cases. Better understanding of the etiology, epidemiology and clinical manifestation of each type of bezoar will facilitate prompt diagnosis and management, avoiding significant morbidity and mortality. Here, we briefly review relevant basic knowledge and research.
Biochemical evaluation of Ceiba pentandra leaf on the amelioration of testosterone induced-benign prostatic hyperplasia in Wister rats
Authors: Oyom Bright Bassey  , Halima Suleiman  , Kwasau Blessing Shiyin  , Alabi Olufemi Solomon
Published: April 2023

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a considerable public health problem prevalent among older men. Despite its eminent prevalence, the etiology of BPH is not well understood. Accumulating evidence indicates that modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular disease may also increase the risk of BPH and potentially contribute to BPH development. This study evaluated the ameliorative effect of Ceiba pentandra leaf on some lipids profile indices and bilirubin concentration of rats induced BPH. Thirty six Wistar rats were divided randomly into six groups (n = 6). All the experimental groups except the normal control were induced benign prostatic hyperplasia using testosterone propionate and estradiol valerate at a dose of 400 µg and 80 µg respectively, for 21 days. After induction, rats in the negative control (BPH Control) group received no treatment. Rats in the standard control group received finasterides (1mg/kg body weight), while rats in the low dose extract, medium dose extract and high dose extract groups received the plant extract according to their body weights in kilogram at 500 mg/kg, 1000 mg/kg, and 1500 mg/kg respectively. Normal Control group received only feed without any special treatment. The animals in all the groups were allowed access to water and feed ad libitum for 28 days. The rats were anaesthetized after treatment period. Blood samples were collected and serum harvested for analyses using standard methods. Result showed that Ceiba pentandra leaf had ameliorative effect on the lipids profile analyzed.
Pemanfaatan Uang Korupsi untuk Kepentingan Umum: Analisis Fiqh
Authors: La Jamaa La Jamaa
Published: April 2023

Corruption is an act forbidden in Islamic law, because the money of corruption is dirty money. Therefore, there is no zakat from money of corruption, because criminals instead of the original owners the money of corruption. Ideally, money of corrupt should be returned to the state treasury, though with the risk of perpetrators (criminals) sentenced to prison according mistakes. But if the criminals would repent but do not want to jail, then the money of corruption that are within his power to be returned to the path of Allah, which is used for the public interest, both for the construction of mosques, bridges, hospitals, schools and orphanages purposes and other social interests, but the gift is not as alms from criminals, because it also prohibited from engaging in corruption, though the intention of social interest.
Kejahatan Pidana Khusus Korupsi di Indonesia Perspektif Hukum Islam Progresif dalam Integritas Hukum Nasional
Authors: Fatakh Abdul
Published: April 2023

Corruption is a crime enormous harm to the community and it is an issue that needs serious treatment by law enforcement. This paper discusses the perspective of a progressive Islamic law in the integrity of national law against corruption. This paper analyzed the approachs of national law and Islamic law. The results showed that law enforcement corruption in the legal review of progressive Islam begins with awareness and understanding of modernization. Awareness of the system of political and economic laws, officers, the public, and anyone, so as to integrate its values â€‹â€‹on positive law and can directly change the character of the personality of the soul and mind personalized Muslim-majority Indonesia are Muslim, so it will bear legal certainty, usefulness Indonesian law and justice in a truly progressive of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet.
Respon Terhadap Hukum Perkawinan di Indonesia
Authors: Hermawati Nety
Published: April 2023

Historical development of the law of marriage in Indonesia experienced a long process until it forms into a law. Various responses of the law appears to be related to the formation of this marriage. This article discusses the public response to the marriage law in Indonesia. This study uses the approach of legal history. The results showed that the birth of the marriage law in Indonesia can’t be separated from political interference and the existence of women's and feminist Indonesia. Then in this era of reform, gender activists would like to reconstruct Law 1 of 1974.
Perceraian Akibat Peralihan Agama: Studi Kasus Tentang Putusan Hakim Pengadilan Agama Gorontalo
Authors: Pongoliu Hamid
Published: April 2023

Each couple would not want a divorce, but sometimes there just are not inevitable problems that lead to domestic harmony fall apart and eventually divorced, and one of them is due to the conversion. This study is field research by taking the case from 2009 to 2013 that it have been decided the Gorontalo Religious Court judges. The results showed the issue of conversion is a complicated issue and is very influential in household harmony husband and wife who causes discord and eventual divorce. Conversion are included in the category of unbelievers who sparked a major problem that can not be reconciled, and came to the trial panel of judges decided to divorce. In addition, the conversion brought due to the difficulties set religious status of children, maintenance, education, finance, and about inheritance, community property between husband and wife.
Islam dan Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (Kajian Tafsir Hukum QS. Al-Nisa/4: 34)
Authors: Sakirman Sakirman
Published: April 2023

Domestic violence is a huge problem and it needs serious handling, both countries through product of laws or religion through the messages of the Qur’an and hadith. This paper discusses the study of interpretation of surah al-Nisā’/4: 34 with a normative approach and it is analyzed by the method of contextual. The results show Islam is a religion that it does not require the existence of discrimination that gave birth to violence, particularly in the domestic sphere. Although in the study of the interpretation of surah al-Nisā’/4: 34 provides justification for the husband beating, but the verse is interpreted by contemporary scholars and it need to reinterpretation and other meaning of words (takwil) in the verse.
Daya Serap Lembaga-Lembaga Fatwa di Indonesia Terhadap Masalah Hukum Kontemporer
Authors: Ishak Ajub
Published: April 2023

This paper discusses the existence of the fatwa institutions in Indonesia to solve the problems of contemporary law. This is evident in the implementation of Islamic law are represented by several institutions fatwas, such as the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), which has a Fatwa Commission; Muhammadiyah has Majlis Legal Affairs Committee, Nadhatul Ulama (NU) has Bahtsul Masa'il, and Persatuan Islam (Persis) has Hisbah Board, and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia has a Health Advisory Council and Syara (MPKS). This paper is a literature study using fiqh approach and sociology of Islamic law approach. The results showed the existence of the fatwa is crucial to answering the legal status of contemporary issues in society. But the results fatwa has no consequences and legal consequences for all the strict Muslim society.
Qaul Qadim dan Qaul Jadid Imam Syafi'i: Telaah Faktor Sosiologisnya
Authors: Lahaji Lahaji , Muhammad Nova Effenty
Published: April 2023

This paper aims to determine the sociological factors which underlying the birth of the old fatwas (qaul qadim) and the new fatwas of Imam Shafi'i. This research is a qualitative descriptive with the sociology of Islamic law approach. The results showed that the birth of the old fatwas and the new fatwas of Imam Shafi'i because the time difference and the case in the area of Baghdad and Egypt when he settled there. The fatwa difference to accommodate legal issues that arise at the moment and this requires ijtihad, so that Islamic law will contribute significantly and functional in anticipation of social dynamics with different complexity of the problems it causes.
Medisi dan Hakam dalam Hukum Acara Peradilan Agama
Authors: Sumanto Dedi , Syamsinah Syamsinah
Published: April 2023

This paper discusses mediation and hakam (peacemaker) in procedural law the Religious Courts. This article uses the legal approach and it is analyzed by qualitative descriptive method. The results showed that mediation is a step that is carried out through the Islamic Court judges mediators to facilitate dialogue, assist the parties to clarify the needs and desires of justice seekers, set up guide, assist the parties in rectifying differences of views and work towards an acceptable the parties in the settlement binding
Prinsip Dasar HAM Dalam Terminologi Doktrin Hukum Islam
Authors: Budiarti Budiarti
Published: April 2023

This study suggests the basic concepts and forms of Human Rights (HAM) in the Koran as the basic source of Islamic law since the beginning diperdebatkannya until today. Forms of human rights in the Qur’an, such as freedom, equality, and justice. It seems clear that Islamic law has a strong foundation in the issues of human rights. Even in the particular context of human rights in Islam went one step further than the Western version of human rights. Islamic law not only recognizes human rights as an essential part of the rights and be in a position of primary needs.
MERETAS KEBEKUAN IJTIHAD DALAM ISU-ISU HUKUM ISLAM KONTEMPORER
Authors: Makmun Imam , Syamsuddin Darussalam , Kurniati
Published: April 2023

Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang masalah-maslah kontemporer yang telah bertumbuhan dan diminta untuk menyelesaikannya. Masalah tersebut terdiri dari permasalahan ekonomi, sosial, dan budaya, harus tampak oleh hukum Islam dan itu tidak berbagi pada masalah sosial yang selalu tumbuh atau perubahan. Sekarang ini, yang penting harus dipahami bahwa pembela iman (mujtahid) harus benar-benar mempelajari dan melihat kembali banyak masalah hukum diputuskan dan tergantung pada kondisi dan kebutuhan. Ijtihad merupakan salah satu metode penggalian hukum Islam bahwa logika dan rasional dalam perubahan sosial selalu mencoba untuk melakukan penelitian atau percobaan tentang hukum yang meningkat di masyarakat. Sehingga harus diuji bahwa nilai ijtihad dapat dibenarkan oleh ilmuwan dan obyektif, sampai ijtihad dapat tujuan untuk mencoba pada kenyataannya untuk melakukan hukum Islam rasional dan dapat dilakukan oleh masyarakat. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pustaka atau Library Reseasch. atau Library Research. Sedangkan hasil dari penelitiannya adalah: Sejarah perkembangan ijtihad dapat dikelompokkan menjadi lima masa, yaitu: masa Rasulullah SAW Di zaman Rasulullah SAW, masa sahabat, masa tabiin (masa imam mazhab), masa sesudah imam madzhab yang sempat mengalami masa taqlid dan masa kejumudan ijtihad, dan masa kini atau masa kontenporer. Ijtihad dalam isu-isu hukum Islam kontemporer merupakan salah satu metode yang menjadikan hukum Islam dapat lebih dinamis dan bersifat kontekstual serta tidak ketinggalan zaman.
Kerangka Regulasi dan Fatwa Transaksi Akad Hawalah Pada Perbankan Syariah
Authors: Nofrianto  , Erba Dhiyaa Meuthia Faiqah , Lestari Riski Eka , Harahap Muhammad Raja Perkasa Alam
Published: April 2023

Profit and loss is something that will be encountered in the business world. If there is a loss, one form of conception is the transfer of debt. This study aims to determine the application of the concept of debt transfer in Islam and its regulatory framework. The results of the study found that the transfer of a debt in Islam is known as hawalah. Hawalah is the transfer of debt or receivables from the creditor to the guarantor for repayment of the debt. The concept of hawalah is to transfer debt from muhil as the first debtor to the muhal'alaih as the second debtor. The application of hawalah in the world of Islamic banking consists of hawalah muqayaddah and hawalah mutlaqah. In addition, several regulations were found in the form of fatwas, but the rules of the hawalah’s fatwa still need to be studied further regarding their application in the service activities of Islamic finance companies.
Konsep dan Manajemen Zakat Dalam Perspektif Hukum Positif di Indonesia
Authors: Musnandar Aries , Sutomo
Published: April 2023

Abstrak

Sistem hukum di Indonesia memiliki ciri khas tersendiri. Pengaruh hukum Belanda dalam sistem hukum di Indonesia cukup dominan. Hukum adat dan hukum Islam juga diakomodasi dalam hukum nasional Indonesia. Hal lain yang berasal dari fiqih muamalah (hukum Islam) dan mendapat perhatian pemerintah adalah terkait masalah zakat tepatnya konsep dan pengelolaan atau manajemen zakat di Indonesia. Dalam mengkaji hal ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif analisis. Dalam upaya mempertajam hasil analisis peneliti lalu mengakomodasi hasil riset dan diskusi pihak-pihak terkait seperti para teman sejawat/ahli dan praktisi yang relevan dengan tema yang diangkat oleh peneliti. Penelitian ini menawarkan gagasan sebagai solusi bagi pengentasan kemiskinan di negeri ini dengan cara menerapkan dan mengoptimalkan pengelolaan dan pendistribusian zakat. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi zakat secara optimal akan dapat menjembatani kesenjangan antara golongan kaya dan miskin. Sebagaimana pajak, zakat juga merupakan bagian dari penerimaan negara, oleh karena itu keterkaitan antara pajak dan zakat sangat erat.

 

Kata Kunci: Hukum Positif, Hukum Islam, Zakat, Kesejahteraan Rakyat.
Analysis of The Influences of Biodiesel On Performance and Emissions of a Diesel Engine
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Siddeg Abu Bakar , Adam Umar ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Jaat Norrizam ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Khalid Amir ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Sapit Azwan ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Mohd Sofian ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Abd. Jalal Mzahar ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: April 2023

Biodiesel remains an alternative fuel of interest for use in diesel engines. A common characteristic of biodiesel relative to petroleum diesel, is a lowered heating value (or energy content of the fuel). This review paper discusses the characteristics of biodiesel that has a great influenceon the performance and emission of diesel engine. A lower heating value of the fuel, assuming all other parameters are equal would result in decreased engine torque. Since engine torque is often user-demanded, the lower heating value of the fuel generally translates into increased brake specific fuel consumption.The biodiesel from edible oils isnon-toxic, biodegradable and renewable alternate fuel that can be used as a substitute for diesel in diesel engines. There is some indication that the use of biodiesel fuel can degrade diesel engine oil performance to such an extent that shortening of oil drain intervals is required. Oil, which is fuel-diluted with biodiesel, which is also known to contain unsaturated hydrocarbon bonds would be expected to be more prone to oxidation. Besides, the use of biodiesel leads to the substantial reduction in PM, HC and CO emissions accompanying with the imperceptible power loss, the increase in fuel consumption and the increase in NOx emission on conventional diesel engines with no or fewer modification. Plus, it favors to reduce carbon deposit and wear of the key engine parts. Therefore, the blends of biodiesel, with small content in place of petroleum diesel, can help in controlling air pollution and easing the pressure on scarce resources without significantly sacrificing engine power and economy. However, many further researches on optimization and modification of engine, low temperature performances of engine, new instrumentation, methodology for measurements and etc., should be performed when petroleum diesel is substituted completely by biodiesel. In this study, reports about biodiesel engine performances and emissions, published by highly rated journals in scientific indexes were cited preferentially since the year 2000. From these reports, the effect of biodiesel on engine power, economy, durability, emissions including regulated and non-regulated emissions and the corresponding effect factors are surveyed and analyzed in detail.
An Exploratory Study of Integrating Booster Seat Design on Rear Seat Vehicle in Static Test
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Muhamad Ahmad Danial , Mahmudin Rahmah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Mohamed Norirda ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Azizul Muhamad Asri ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: April 2023

Child Restraint System (CRS) is a safety seat created especially for child or small adult. The function of CRS is to protect or avoid child from any injury or death during vehicle crashes. This study presents a broad, comprehensive research effort that brings together industry and academic skill and uses numerous methodologies with countermeasures as the focus of applied research. The objectives of this study are to design mechanism for an integrated child seat booster for the rear seat and analyze the strength of the booster seat mechanism when loads applied on it. In order to get the seating reference point, 3D scanning process has been performed using car seat model from a toy car. A design of the booster seat mechanism is chosen for the reference based on the previous study. SolidWorks has been used in the designing and simulation of the static test process for the booster seat mechanism. The simulation has been performed to determine stress, strain and displacement of the integrated seat booster mechanism by applying different loads in static condition. The result from the simulation showed that when load D (37.08kg) was applied on the mechanism, it has the highest stress, strain and displacement which is 7689000N/m2, 2.22×10-5 and 1.74×10-2mm respectively. This is due to the fact that the more the force applied on the mechanism, the greater the stress, strain and displacement reacted on the booster seat mechanism. The success of this project will able the researcher and consumer to improve the safety of the childoccupant in the CRS during the event of crash.
Комунікація без заподіяння шкоди: оглядове дослідження висвітлення в медіа травматичних подій
Authors: Onufriv Solomiya , Abdelhamid Olivier , van Dormolen Simone
Published: April 2023

The literature review collected and systematized existing knowledge and experience of effective communication in media outlets about traumatic events with people, guided by the principle of “do no harm”. The essence of this efficiency is that journalists, communicating with respondents, in particular military and civilian, did not injure the heroes of their journalistic materials and the audience. It is also about avoiding stigmatization and re-traumatization during media coverage of traumatic events. The high prevalence and profound effects of PTSD among civilians and journalists in conflict zones alike underscore the need for a conscious approach to the subject and trauma-related events by media outlets. Research has shown, however, that increased and improved knowledge about mental health plays a crucial role in its de-stigmatization. Despite the negative consequences of the influence, the media have the potential to develop appropriate professional recommendations for overcoming the trauma of war based on the experience of covering war events in Ukraine. Key words: communication, traumatic event, re-traumatization, de-stigmatization, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), media coverage.
Образи батьків у молодіжних серіалах: наратив протистояння
Authors:   Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, Rosinska Olena
Published: April 2023

The subject of the research in the publication is the method of parents-children conflicts construction and the typology of parents’ images in teen serials of Ukraine and Poland. For analysis such series as “School” (Ukraine, 2017), “First sparrows” (Ukraine (2020), “Sex, Insta and ZNO” (Ukraine, 2021), “Sexify” (Poland, 2021) have been chosen; that allows drawing parallels between these media products made at different time, specify the methods of reflecting the conflicts between parents and children, peculiarities in constructing the parents’ images in each of the series, typology of the images due to psychological problems actualized in the series. The purpose of the research is to specify media narratives in representing the parents-children conflict and images formation based on the material of teen series. The purpose of the research can be reached due to the application of content analysis as a system research technique for objective description of the available content of communication in media material; such methods of analysis as comparison, synthesis, narrative analysis. Due to the use of the above methods, the following results have been reached: summarized the typology of conflicts in the series specified outlining those storylines and characters related to these conflicts, in particular, the conflict of opinions, values and behavior; determined and systemized typological images of parents in the series being researched – aggressive parents, parents imposing their own vision of the future on a child, making them implement parents’ own dreams and comply with the stereotypes topical for them; asocial parents, parents who cannot cope with their own lives, etc.: write the narrative strategies of formation of these kinds of images. Thus, the research outlines particular media psychological problems related to the narratives in teen series made in Ukraine and Poland. The perspective of the research is the engagement of larger volume of media materials of the thematic group, determination of new problematic areas to deepen media psychological context. Key words: teen series, narrative, typology of images, conflict.
Втрати української культури у російсько-українській війні: культурно-інформаційний спротив
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Khomenko Tetiana , Kolisnyk Yuriy ,   Bohdan Khmelnytsy National University of Cherkasy
Published: April 2023

The authors explored the activity of mass media and cultural organizations aimed at clarification of the current problematic issue – preservation of Ukrainian cultural heritage under the conditions of the full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine. The authors emphasize that occupants not only destroy historic buildings, i.e. material objects, but also steal art values, destroy library and archive funds; their actions are aimed at destruction of our spirituality, identity and history. It is pointed out that there are the main streams in the work of journalists, experts, and culture figures, namely: fixation of losses, propaganda of the Ukrainian culture in the world, expert evaluation of the restitution possibilities, and filling of the culture material with patriotic sense. The full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022 led to the numerous loss of life, ruination of the military, civil and infrastructure objects. But the state-aggressor destroys and robs our culture in this war. Since the beginning of the war mass media have been actively informing about the situation in the regions, which happened to be at the line of the Russian troops attack. The information was in particular about the fact that different educational establishments, libraries and their funds, museums with valuable collections, theatres, religious buildings and historic buildings had been ruined. To tell the truth the information was incomplete due to the limited opportunities to monitor the situation. However, later it has been systematized. The work of journalists and experts contributed to this since they stated the criminal acts of Russia, informing about the ruination facts of historic, sacral, cultural monuments, devastation of many museum collections, destruction of library and archive funds. Digitalization of the Russian war crimes against Ukrainian culture became one more important work aimed at preservation of the Ukrainian cultural heritage. It was done by means of interactive maps of the Ukrainian cultural losses and it enables documenting crimes of the occupant army and spreading this information at the international level. Key words: culture, cultural front, cultural losses, cultural values, cultural heritage, war, media.
Estimation Curve Numbers using GIS and Hec-GeoHMS Model
Authors: Shukur Hayat Kareem
Published: April 2023

Recently, the development and application of the hydrological models based on Geographical Information System (GIS) has increased around the world. One of the most important applications of GIS is mapping the Curve Number (CN) of a catchment. In this research, three softwares, such as an ArcView GIS 9.3 with ArcInfo, Arc Hydro Tool and Geospatial Hydrologic Modeling Extension (Hec-GeoHMS) model for ArcView GIS 9.3, were used to calculate CN of (19210 ha) Salt Creek watershed (SC) which is located in Osage County, Oklahoma, USA. Multi layers were combined and examined using the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcMap 2009. These layers are soil layer (Soil Survey Geographic SSURGO), 30 m x 30 m resolution of Digital Elevation Model (DEM), land use layer (LU), “Look–Up tables” and other layers resulted from running the software.  Curve Number which expresses a catchment’s response to a storm event has been estimated in this study to each land parcel based on LU layer and soil layer within each parcel.  The results showed that a CN of 100 (dark Blue) means surface water. The high curve numbers (100 -81) (Blue and light Blue) corresponding to urbanized areas means high runoff and low infiltration; whereas low curve numbers (77- 58) (Brown and light Brown) corresponding to the forested area means low runoff and high infiltration. Four classes of land cover have been identified; these are surface water, medium residential, forest and agriculture.
Stress Analysis of Spiral Bevel Gear Drives
Authors: Abdullah Mohammad Qasim , Abdulwahid Humam Abdulrahiem
Published: April 2023

This paper presents numerical and experimental stress analyses to evaluate the contact and bending stresses on the teeth of spiral bevel gear drive. Finite Element Method has been adopted as a numerical technique which accomplished basically by using ANSYS software package. The experimental stress analysis has been achieved by using a gear tooth model made of Castolite material which has photoelastic properties. The main goal of this research is detecting the maximum tooth stresses to avoid the severe areas that caused tooth failure and to increase the working life for this type of gear drives.
Stabilization of Clay Soil Using Tyre Ash
Authors: Ahmed Mahmood Dheyab , Adkel Ahmed Mohamed
Published: April 2023

The planning, designing, construction of excavations and foundations in soft to very soft clay soils are always difficult. They are problematic soil that caused trouble for the structures built on them because of the low shear strength, high water content, and high compressibility. This work investigates the geotechnical behavior of soft clay by using tyre ash material burnt in air. The investigation contains the following tests: physical tests, chemical tests, consolidation test, Compaction tests, shear test, California Bearing Ratio test CBR, and model tests. These tests were done on soil samples prepared from soft clay soil; tyre ash was used in four percentages (2, 4, 6, and 8%). The results of the tests were; The soil samples which gave the value of plasticity test were 2% (25), 4% (25.18), 6% (25.3), and 8% (26.7).The soil samples which gave the value  of specific gravity were 2% (2.65), 4% (2.61), 6% (2.5), and 8% (2.36).The value of maximum dry density in a compaction test observed with 2% percentage gave the value 15.8 kN/m3, the 4% gave the value 15.4 kN/m 3 34  , 6% gave 15.3 kN/m 3  and 8%with 15.2 kN/m3 .Samples that gave the values of undrained shear strength test were 2% (55 kN/m 2 ), 4% (76 kN/m2 ), 6% (109 kN/m 2), and 8% (122 kN/m 2). The best of them is 8%. The sample that gave the best value for swelling test was 8%.The best value for compression index Cc was in 8%.The results of CBR test, were improved in all soil samples. The soil samples which gave the value for CBR were 2% (3.507%), 4% (4.308%), 6% (5.586%), and 8% (9.569%). The best value was obtained from 8%.
Synthesis of Nanozeolite NaA from Pure Source Material Using Sol Gel Method
Authors: Majeed Najwa Saber , Majeed Jwan Taher
Published: April 2023

In this work, the nano particles of Na-A zeolite were synthesized by sol –gel method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray  luorescence (XRF), Surface  area and pore volume, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Results show that the nano A zeolite is with average crystal size is 74.77 nm., Si/Al ratio 1.03, BET surface area was 581.211m2/g and the pore volume for NaA was found equal to 0.355cm3/g.
A Study of Parameters Affecting the Solvent Extraction-Flocculation Process of Used Lubricating Oil
Authors: Hussein Hussein Qasim , Abdulkarim Ali Laith
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of operating variables on, the percentage of removed sludge (PSR) obtained during re-refining of 15W-40 Al-Durra spent lubricant by solvent extraction-flocculation treatment method. Binary solvents were used such as, Heavy Naphtha (H.N.): MEK (N:MEK), H.N. : n-Butanol (N:n-But), and H.N. : Iso-Butanol (N:Iso:But). The studied variables were mixing speed (300-900, rpm), mixing time (15-60, min), and operating  temperature (2540, oC). This study showed that the studied operating variables have effects where, increasing the mixing time up to 45 min for H.N.: MEK, H.N.: n-Butanol  and 30 min for H.N.: Iso-Butanol increased the PSR, after that percentage was decreased; increasing the mixing speed for all the studied solvents up to 700 rpm increased the PSR, after that the percentage was decreased, while increasing the operating temperature decreased the PSR for all the solvents. This study has resulted in reasonably accurate multivariate process correlation that relates the removed sludge percentage to the process variables. The determination coefficients (
The Effect of Cyclic Bending Loads on Crack Growth in Pipes for Inclined and Transverse Cracks with or Without Internal Pulsing Pressure
Authors: Alshamma Fathi , Zainalaabdeen Shwan Abdulmuhsin
Published: April 2023

In the present research a new test rig has been proposed to be suitable for different cyclic loads such as cyclic bending, cyclic torsion, proportional and non proportional loads. In this work the efforts were concentrated on the cyclic bending loads concerning cracked pipes with or without internal pulsing pressure to study crack propagation in small bore pipes (up to 1'') for transverse or inclined cracks. The rig simulates the real service conditions under different stresses by means the least dangerous case will be suggested, so the experiments were considered for copper pipe, and the results have been tabulated and drawn to demonstrate the crack growth behavior as well as to justify the outcomes practically, consequently the durability of this new rig has been confirmed with new concluded facts.
Construction Policies on Campus An Analytical Study of the Policy of Construction Planning on Kufa Campus
Authors: Altalib Talib Hamid , Aljaberi Zaman OUDA
Published: April 2023

University Campuses, as any lively physical entity, is subject to continuous variation due to . growth, development and change. This reality covers the existing or futuristic additives or  additions, consecutively these changes may have a strong sensation of disorientation as a result of formatic changes in buildings, or in movement paths. And it epitomized the research problem to "the need for knowledge to clarify the impact of intellectual and executive policy in achieving coherence, functional and space organization of the elements of the university urban environment and in the stages of future growth and change,"  the search targeted "to highlight the study of constraction politics on campus Bmqomadtha intellectual and executive , as well as clarify the role of the executive policy in the application of thought, "and formulated the hypothesis search " urban policy affect Bmqomadtha (intellectual and executive)  on the process of organizing and homogeneity  of the university urban environment  to make them adapted to future changes, "the University of Kufa it was chosen as the campus   to represent the experimental field of research.
Enhancing Performance of Self–Compacting Concrete with Internal Curing Using Thermostone Chips
Authors: Fawzi Nada Mahdi , AL-Awadi Amar Yahia Ebrahem
Published: April 2023

This paper is devoted to investigate the effect of internal curing technique on the properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC). In this study, SCC is produced by using silica fume (SF) as partial replacement by weight of cement with percentage of (5%), sand is partially replaced by volume with saturated fine lightweight aggregate (LWA) which is thermostone chips as internal curing material in three percentages of (5%, 10% and 15%) for SCC, two external curing conditions water and air. The experimental work was divided into three parts: in the first part, the workability tests of fresh SCC were conducted. The second part included conducting compressive strength test and modulus of rupture test at ages of (7, 28 and 90). The third part included the shrinkage test, at ages (7, 14, 21, 28) days. The results show that internally cured SCC has the best workability, and the best  properties of hardened concrete which include (compressive strength and modulus of rupture) then the externally cured SCC with both water and air as compared with reference concretes. Also, the hardened properties of internally cured SCC with replacement percentage of (10%) by thermostone chips is the best as compared with that of percentages (5% and 15%) for both external curing conditions. In general, the results of hrinkage test, showed reduction in shrinkage of internally cured SCC as compared with reference concrete.
Influence of Temperature Upon Permanent Deformation Parameters of Asphalt Concrete Mixes
Authors: Albayati Amjad Hamad , Al.ani Aliaa Faleh Hamd
Published: April 2023

The performance of asphalt concrete pavement has affected by many factors, the temperature is the most important environmental one which has a large effect on the structural behavior of flexible pavement materials. The main cause of premature failure of pavement is the rutting, Due to the viscoelastic nature of the asphalt cement, rutting is more pronounced in hot climate areas because the viscosity of the asphalt binder which isinversely related to rutting is significantly reduced with the increase in temperature resulting in a more rut susceptible paving mixtures. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of temperatures variations on the permanent deformation parameters (permanent strain (p), intercept (a), slope (b), Alpha and Mu) as well as   resilient strain (r) and resilient modulus (Mr). To achieve this objective, one aggregate gradation with 12.5mm nominal maximum size, two grades of asphalt cements (40-50 and 60-70) brought form Al- Daurah refinery, limestone dust filler has been used to prepare the asphalt concrete mixtures. 30 Marshall specimens were prepared to determine the optimum asphalt cement content. Thereafter, 30 cylindrical asphalt concrete specimens (102mm in diameter and 203 mm in height) are prepared in optimum asphalt cement and optimum ±0.5 percent. The prepared specimens were used in uniaxial repeated load test to evaluate the permanent deformation parameters of asphalt concrete mixes under the following testing temperature (5, 15, 25, 40 and 60c). The test result analyses appeared that Mr is decrease 51 percent when temperature increased from 5 c to 25 c and then decrease 22 percent with further increase in temperature from 25 c to 60 c. Also, the Alpha value decreases by a factor of 1.25 and 1.13 when temperature increases from 5 c to 25 c and 25 c to 60 c, espectively. Finally, statistical models were developed to predict the Alpha and Mu  parameters of permanent deformation.
Prepare rules spatial data for soils and the Calculation of an Area in Iraq for Industrial Purposes using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Authors: Abdleateef Nagham Amer
Published: April 2023

The process of soil classification in Iraq for industrial purposes is important topics that need to be extensive and specialized studies. In order for the advancement of reality service and industrial in our dear country, that a lot of scientific research touched upon the soil classification in the agricultural, commercial and other fields. No source and research can be found that touched upon the classification of land for industrial purposes directly. In this research specialized programs have been used such as geographic information system software The geographical information system permits the study of local distribution of phenomena, activities and the aims that can be determined in the local surrounding like points, lines and areas, where the geographical information system treats the data related to these points, lines and areas to make the data ready to be eturned for analysis or asking about certain information by using it.  The research aims to employ the potential given by GIS use in the field for building geo data based for soil classification in Iraq and transferring the traditional paper maps into digital maps. Then making the layers that the maps made of and preparing the geo data base that are appropriate .After that analysis of these data is done which permits for less effort and cost and finally increasing in the production speed and accuracy.
Development of an Inclusive City-Wide Faecal Sludge Management Business Model for Kabwe Town, Zambia
Authors: Moffat Tembo  , Dr. Joel Kabika
Published: April 2023

Investment in sanitation solutions reduce disease burdens and is a huge market for public and private businesses since billons of people in the world do not have access to safely managed sanitation services. However, there remains much to be done to develop, pilot and scale up business models and technologies that work to fully understand the nature and quantities of faecal sludge needing collection and treatment. In Kabwe, the lack of a comprehensive business model informed by market research has contributed to faecal sludge not reaching designated treatment sites. Private operators charge unregulated fees for emptying and use unhealthy emptying methods that risk public health and groundwater resource. This research aimed at developing an inclusive city-wide FSM business model for Kabwe Town was conducted using mixed qualitative and quantitative approaches at 172 households and institutions spread across 20 wards. The results showed that 41 percent of the containments were unlined pits which could not be desludged easily. Atleast 84 percent of households could not afford to pay $42 for emptying services, but 96 percent were willing to contribute a monthly staggered tariff for emptying service which would make the service affordable regardless of socioeconomic status. It was estimated that at least 8,882m3/year of sludge would be available for emptying. With minimal overhead costs, utilising existing infrastructure and charging an emptying fee of $1 – $3 or $3 – $9/m3, the business would make a positive net profit in the first year of operations and offset a loan amount of upto to $28,400. The model demonstrated that in as much as financial resources are required, minimal start-up capital coupled with prudent planning, utilisation of readily available resources are key success factors. The study brought out key areas of attention which includes the need for awareness creation, pro-poor diverse payment schemes to increase demand and concerted stakeholders efforts on issues of policy, enforcement and capacity strengthening.
Healthcare Management in India: Issues, Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Pushpa Hongal  , Yashpal Kshirsagar. IFS.
Published: April 2023

Healthcare management in India faces numerous challenges due to the country's size, population, and socio-economic diversity. The issues include inadequate funding, insufficient infrastructure, scarcity of healthcare professionals, and high out-of-pocket expenses, among others. These challenges have a significant impact on healthcare accessibility, quality, and affordability. Despite the challenges, healthcare management in India presents several prospects. For instance, the government is increasing healthcare spending, introducing new policies, and promoting public-private partnerships to address the challenges. Additionally, there is growing interest in telemedicine, digital health, and medical tourism, which can enhance healthcare accessibility and affordability. Healthcare management in India faces significant challenges, but with strategic planning and investment, there are opportunities for improving healthcare accessibility, quality, and affordability. The Purpose of this paper is to explore the Evolution of Healthcare, Growth of the Healthcare Sector, Contribution of Ayurveda, Charaka Samhita and Yoga to Healthcare, Drivers of Healthcare Sector, Challenges to Healthcare Sector and Prospect of Industry 4.0 and Healthcare Sector.
Blood Glucose Level and Ectoparasit Flagellata Infestation of Goldfish (Carassius Auratus) Given by Whole Cell Suspension Lernaea with Different Dose and Maintenance Time
Authors: Netty Sreani  , Laksmi Sulmartiwi  , Gunanti mahasri
Published: April 2023

The high consumer interest in ornamental fish such as goldfish causes aquaculture to try to meet the highest production so that large scale aquaculture activities appear accompanied by problems due to imbalances between the host, the environment and diseases such as pathogens. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving Whole Cell Lernaea as an immunostimulant development material as an effort to prevent pathogen attacks in aquaculture. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with a factorial pattern, namely factor A was different doses of Whole cell Lernaea and factor B was different length of maintenance. The results showed that the highest blood glucose levels of goldfish occurred in the 0 ppm treatment on day 0 with a range between 53.60-87.60 mg/dL and the lowest in the 5 ppm treatment on day 21 with a range between 44.20-86.60 mg/dL. Ichthyobodo spp. ectoparasite infestation. occurred on days 0 and 14 with a dose of 0 ppm which is about 2-3 ind/head different from giving a dose of 5 ppm during maintenance for 21 days there were no cases of goldfish that were attacked by ectoparasites. There was an interaction between dose and duration of maintenance on blood glucose levels of goldfish given Whole cell lernaea suspension, while there was no interaction with flagella ectoparasite infestation. The best treatment to reduce blood glucose levels to normal is the administration of Whole Cell Lernaea suspension at a dose of 5 ppm and a maintenance time of 21 days.