bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical profile of esotropia patients in a tertiary care center with application of the CEMAS classification
Authors: Thakre Snehal R. , Poptani Swati M. , Mishrikotkar Jyotika Prasanna
Published: April 2024

Aims:

This studyaims to study the clinical profile of patients with esotropia (ET) in a tertiary care centre.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional observational study was carried out on 94 patients with ET seen in the ophthalmology outpatient department of a tertiary care center from December 2018 to June 2020.

Results:

A female preponderance was noted with male:female ratio of 0.8:1. Although 79 patients (84.04%) had noticed the onset of ET in the first decade of life, only 50 (53.19%) of the patients presented to the ophthalmologist in the first decade of life. Family history of ET was present in only 7.44% of patients. Amblyopia was present in 31 (32.97%) patients. The most common refractive error seen was hypermetropia followed by hypermetropic astigmatism. Based on the Classification for Eye Movement Abnormalities and Strabismus (CEMAS), there were 36 (40.42%) patients with refractive accommodative ET, 15 (15.95%) of infantile ET, 13 (13.82%) patients had ET due to visual/neurological disease, 16 (15.95%) patients had cranial neuropathy and there was one child with neuromuscular cause – Duane’s retraction syndrome (Type 1).

Conclusion:

Most of the patients in the study sought consultation for the management of ET late in life though it was noticed in early childhood. Majority of the patients had refractive accommodative ET. These can be managed appropriately if diagnosed early. A significant number of patients had amblyopia as sequelae of untreated ET. Early diagnosis and appropriate management at the right time are very important in patients with ET to prevent the development of amblyopia and maintain binocularity.
Effect of Ball Milling Conditions on the Microstructure and Dehydrogenation Behavior of TiH2 Powder
Authors: Kim Ji Young , Lee Eui Seon , Choi Ji Won , Kim Youngmin , Oh Sung-Tag
Published: April 2024

This study investigated the effects of revolution speed and ball size in planetary milling on the microstructure and dehydrogenation behavior of TiH2 powder. The particle size analysis showed that the large particles present in the raw powder were effectively refined as the revolution speed increased, and when milled at 500 rpm, the median particle size was 1.47 m. Milling with a mixture of balls of two or three sizes was more effective in refining the raw powder than milling with balls of a single size. A mixture of 3-mm and 5-mm-diameter balls was the optimal condition for particle refinement, and the measured median particle size was 0.71 m. The dependence of particle size on revolution speed and ball size was explained by changes in input energy and the number of contact points of the balls. In the milled powder, the endothermic peak measured using differential thermal analysis was observed at a relatively low temperature. This finding was interpreted as the activation of a dehydrogenation reaction, mainly due to the increase in the specific surface area and the concentration of lattice defects.
La gestión de la marca corporativa. Una propuesta de modelo de análisis de gestión. Caso Atresmedia TV
Authors: Pereira Villazón Tatiana , Portilla Manjón Idoia
Published: April 2024

Introducción: La gestión de la marca corporativa se presenta como un tema de interés en un sector como el audiovisual. Se trata de un sector en constante evolución, inmerso en un contexto de sobre oferta de marcas de géneros y formatos que dan lugar a múltiples posibilidades de elección. Metodología: Dado que no se cuenta con un único modelo que permita entender la arquitectura de marca y cómo se debe gestionar la marca en el sector audiovisual, se toman en cuenta distintos modos de estudiar la arquitectura de marca y la gestión de la marca corporativa junto con indicadores que permitan su aplicación al sector audiovisual, y se propone un modelo de análisis construido sobre la base de 11 indicadores compuestos (IC) y 42 indicadores simples (IS). Resultados: Una vez aplicado el modelo, constamos en nuestro caso de estudio, que los grupos audiovisuales pueden combinar diferentes estrategias de gestión de marca que, en ocasiones, no siguen la misma línea estratégica en la programación y emisión de contenidos, ni en la política de comunicación de marca on-air y off-air. Conclusiones: Consideramos que, a pesar de la diversidad de estrategias de gestión de marca, es importante un diseño consistente y coherente de arquitectura de marca, en el que la marca corporativa pueda agregar asociaciones que contribuyan a una propuesta de valor y credibilidad para las cadenas, otorgue sustancia a la oferta de los contenidos propios y transfiere los valores que representan a la marca corporativa a todas las unidades de negocio.
Bunt Prigożyna – przyczyny, przebieg i konsekwencje rebelii Grupy Wagnera
Authors: Bryjka Filip
Published: April 2024

The author seeks answers to the question of how the Prighozin’s mutiny affected the position of the Wagner Group in Russia. He mainly takes into account the events that took place on 23-24 June 2023, when the mercenaries led by Yevgeny Prigozhin carried out the so-called “march of justice” against the Russian Defense Ministry. The aim of the article is to answer three specific research questions: 1) what factors led to the Wagner Group’s rebellion? 2) what was the reaction of the Russian government to these events? 3) what are the consequences of Prigozhin’s rebellion for the stability of Putin’s regime, the Wagner Group leadership and the organisation as a whole? In seeking answers to these questions, the author focuses on Prigozhin’s relations with the Russian military elite. He then presents the course of the rebellion and the Kremlin’s reaction to these events. The author further discusses the consequences of the rebellion both within Russia and internationally.
Yezhov’s infiltration model and the Russian Federation’s seizure of Crimea
Authors: Świerczek Marek
Published: April 2024

The author analysed the scale of betrayal among the officers and officials of the Ukrainian state during the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation in 2014. The main research problem was an attempt to explain the anomaly in the activities of the special services in the form of recruiting 1,400 officers of the Ukrainian SBU to the Russian FSB. In an attempt to explain this phenomenon in the practice of secret services, the author used the theory of offensive intelligence and counter-intelligence created and developed in the USSR from the early 1920s, as well as the findings of cognitive psychology regarding the phenomenon of projection as the main mechanism for explaining the behavior of other people. Thanks to the synthesis of psychology and the analysis of the theoretical achievements of the Soviet secret services, the author put forward a hypothesis about the mass recruitment of the SBU officers in the Crimea long before the annexation. According to the author, the main mechanisms of mass recruitment of agents in order to control the opponent’s organisation were broadly understood corruption and cronyism characteristic to the post-Soviet area.
Wpływ współczesnej kultury na podjęcie przez ludzi świeckich właściwej im roli w Kościele
Authors: Sarnacki Andrzej
Published: April 2024

The article focuses on the background of the discussion of the role of the laity in the Church, addressing the ideas of contemporary cultural currents that are having a significant impact on thinking about the Church and potential changes in its structure and organization. While the role of the laity has been widely discussed and a greater assumption of responsibility by the laity has been advocated, it is important that this change not take place according to the inspiration and script of ideas alien to the Church, which in certain forms can corrupt the transmission of the faith. The Church, as a result of the redefinition of certain concepts, participating in Western guilt, but also weaknesses in leadership, dangerously adopts narratives that are ideologically alien and sometimes harmful to the Church. Addressing this problem is important for defining today’s involvement and responsibility of lay people in the Church.
A Comprehensive Review of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Disease
Authors: Musulin Andrija , Nađ Marcela
Published: April 2024

Popularity of brachycephalic breeds of dogs is ever-increasing, which is somewhat surprising given the fact that the awareness of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) and its many consequences is on the rise. The BOAS is a chronic, debilitating and progressive disease that starts early and shortens both the lifespan and health of these dogs. Although there is a strong genetic component to this condition, most brachycephalic dogs are not born having all these anatomical abnormalities. Rather, BOAS begins as stenotic nostril, continues with thickening of the nasal mucosa, followed by laryngeal softening and collapse, tracheal narrowing and bronchial collapse. Concurrently, other body systems also suffer, including the eyes, brain, skin, spine but most of all, the gastrointestinal system. The severity of BOAS can be greatly reduced through owner education, early detection of the condition and early treatment. This review article provides an overview of BOAS pathophysiology, clinical examination, grading scales, diagnosis and treatment of those patients. Dogs with BOAS share many common issues though this is still an individualised condition with many faces. Consequently, many different treatment options are described. Finally, prognostic factors and future trends are also discussed.
The Practicing Degree by Basic Schools’ Principals in the North Region within the Green Line for Knowledge Management and its Relationship with Institutional Excellence
Authors: Fodi Naeem Qasem , Ashour Mohammad Ali , Jawarneh Tareq Yousef
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to disclose the practicing degree among primary school principals in the North District within the Green Line for knowledge management and its relationship to the level of institutional excellence, through the use of the descriptive correlational metodology, and the questionnaire as a tool for collecting information after ensuring its validity and reliability, as it was applied to a simple random sample of (362) teachers. The main results of the study indicated a high degree of practice among primary school principals in the North District within the Green Line for knowledge management, and a high level of institutional excellence in those schools. The results also showed a positive a correlational relationship between the practice of knowledge management and the level of institutional excellence. The study recommended the involvement of experts in the field of knowledge management to train school cadres, and to deepen cooperation between the school and service recipients.
The Degree of Availability of Leadership Skills among Public Secondary School Principals in yhe University District / the Capital Amman and its Relationship to the Degree of Improvement in Job Satisfaction
Authors: Alkailani Nesreen Khaled , Akhorshaideh Abdel Hakim Oqlah
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to find out the degree of availability of leadership skills among public secondary school principals in improving the level of job jobsatisfaction among employecs. The descriptive correlational methodology was used. A questionnaire was used as atool of the study after ensuring its validity and reliability. The study sample consisted of (414) employees from both seses, in the public secondary schools / the University District for the academic year (2020/2021). They were drawn randomly by using stratified random sample method. The results showed that principals had good leadershipskills, and were in descending order as follows: technical, intellectual, human and administrative skills. As for job satisfaction, satisfaction with wages among secondary school employees was at a moderate degree, and satisfaction with the work environment, leadership and supervision style were at a good degree. There was a strong positive correlation between the leadership skills possessed by the principal and the degree of job satisfaction of employees. The most prominent recommendations were to design and implement training programs for leadership skills and enhance the practical aspects thereof- It also reconsidered the salary scale for teachers and the necessity of developing follow-up of institutional performance through the application of balanced performance (BSC).
Generalized Anxiety Levels and its Relationship to Quality of Life among Pregnant Women Visitors of Maternal and Child Health Centers at Irbid Governrate
Authors: Al Daabseh Sereen Khairo , Al-Khatatneh Sami Mohsen
Published: April 2024

The current study aimed to reveal the generalized anxiety level and its relationship to the quality of life of pregnant women visitors of maternal and child health centers in Irbid governorate. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive correlational methodology was adopted, The researchers used the Sharif scale (2020) and the translation of an international scale, (Dule, et al, 2021). That were distributed to a sample consisted of (350) pregnant women visitors of maternal and child health centers in Irbid governorate. The study results showed that the level of most domains of the generalized anxiety among pregnant women visitors of maternal and child health centers was high. The level of most of quality of life among pregnant women visitors of maternal and child health centers was medium. The results also showed that there were no statisticaly significant differences on the variables of the study except the emotional domain, and these differences in favor of pregnant women of age (less than 30 years). In light of these results, the study recommended the need to reveal the level of quality of life among pregnant women to work on reinforcing and developing them.
Perceived Social Support as a Predictor of Subjective Happiness among Elderly in Irbid Governorate in Light of some Variables
Authors: Jaradat Sara Ismail , Jaradat Abdul-Kareem M.
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to find out the extent to which the perceived social support as a predictor of the subjective happiness of the elderly. The study sample consisted of (146 elderly males and females) in Irbid governorate. To achieve the objectives of the study, the perceived social support scale and the subjective happiness scale were used, after making sure of their validity and reliability. The results of the regression analysis showed that the multi-linear variables involved in predicting the measure of subjective happiness were friends and family members, which together explained (34.1%) of the variance explained by the measure of subjective happiness. The variable of friends was the most able to predict the measure of subjective happiness, which explained (29.6) %) of the variance, followed by the family member variable that explained (4.5%) of the variance. the percentage of the explained variance of these variables was statistically significant at the level of significance (p = 0.05).
The Effect of the Brain Learning Strategy on the Development of Science Processes in the life Sciences Subject for Tenth Grade Students
Authors: Haddad AbdulNour Karim , Al Hashimi Abdul Rahman Abd Ali
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to reveal the effect of the brain learning strategy on the development of science processes in the life sciences subject for tenth grade students at Latin Patriarchate School- Fuhais, The sample was distributed into two groups; group (A) comprises the experimental group who learnt using the brain learning strategy, and group (B) comprises the control group who learnt using the conventional strategy, each of which consisted of (24) female and male students.
To achieve the objectives of the study; a teacher’s guide was created outlining the activities for the educational strategy, and a scale of Science Process was created as an assessment tool. The scale was applied in the first semester (2021) and statistical methods: unilateral and binary analysis of variance were used to answer the study questions. The results showed statistically significant difference in favor of the experimental group positively without any significant difference due to the interaction of sex and teaching strategy.
Based on the study's results, several recommendations were given, including the use of brain-based learning strategies to improve sciences processes skills in teaching life sciences.
The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Social Cognitive Theory in Reducing Learned helplessness in Mathematics for Tenth Grade Students
Authors: Al-Khateeb Samer Mohammed , Sawalha Mohammed Ahmad
Published: April 2024

This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of a training program based on social cognitive theory in reducing learned helplessness in mathematics for tenth grade students. The study sample consisted of (30) tenth-grade students chosen by the intentional method. They were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group consisting of (15) students exposed to the training program based on social cognitive theory, and a control group consisting of (15) students not exposed to the training program. The Mahajneh (2010) learned helplessness Scale was used, and its validity and reliability were verified. The findings of the study showed statistical significant differences between the means of the responses of the study sample on the learned helplessness scale as a whole and on its dimensions attributed to the group, in favor of the experimental group. The findings of the study also showed no statistically significant differences between the means of the responses of the experimental group to the post and follow-up measurements of the learned helplessness scale as a whole and its dimensions.
The Predictive Ability of Marital distress in Emotional Divorce among married teachers in Karak Governorate
Authors: Al-Dmour Sahar Mohammad , Arabiyat Ahmad Abdel halim
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to identify the predictive ability of marital distress in emotional divorce among married teachers in Karak governorate. In order to achieve the study objectives, sample that consisted of (268) married teachers, two scales were also developed and applied (marital distress scale and emotional divorce scale), and their psychometric properties were verified. The results indicated that the level of marital distress and emotional divorce for the sample was moderate and collectively explains the contribution of (78%) of the variation in emotional divorce. As for the contribution of each dimension of marital distress in emotional divorce, the contribution of emotional relationships was (74.3%), while the contribution of the communication and interaction revealed (2.8%), and finally the contribution of the cognitive structure reached (0.09%). The results also found that married female teachers don't differ in marital distress and emotional divorce according to the variables of the number of years of marriage and educational level. The study included a number of recommendations, including holding courses and counseling programs for married and prospective married to develop their awareness to alleviate marital distress and to reduce emotional divorce.
A Genre-Analysis of Complaint Letters: A Case Study of English and Arabic Language
Authors: Derki Noureddine Mokhtar
Published: April 2024

The study purports to examine the generic structure of complaint letters among natives and non-natives of English. A corpus of 80 letters was collected from Algerian Arabic users, EFL learners as well as American and British native speakers of English. The researcher provided the participants with three complaint situations, and they were required to choose only one and write a complaint letter about it. Our analysis drew upon Swales (1990) and Bhatia’s (1993) approach to genre analysis to describe to move structure of such genre. The results revealed that complaint letters in Arabic and English adhere to the same generic structure composed of seven moves and fifteen steps. It was found that several factors, particularly culture, and the correspondents’ social rank significantly influence the overall structure of complaint letters.
The Impact of Distance Education on the development of Self-Learning in light of the Corona Pandemic from the point of view of Secondary School Students in Mafraq Governorate in Jordan
Authors: Al-Suroor Mamdouh Hayel
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to reveal the impact of distance education on the development of self-learning in light of the Corona pandemic from the point of view of secondary school students in Mafraq Governorate in Jordan   to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher designed an electronic questionnaire consisting of (30) items, the validity and reliability of questionnaire were assured. Distributed to the study’s sample, which consisted of (280) high school students in Mafraq Governorate in Jordan, The study adopted the descriptive survey methodology, The results of the study showed that the impact of distance education in the development of self-learning in light of the Corona pandemic from the point of view of Secondary school students at Mafraq Governorate in Jordan, came with a high degree. The results also showed that there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α = 0.05) in the estimations of the study sample members due to the effect of gender, academic branch and class variables in all domanis and the total degree in favor of female students, scientific branch and second grade of secondary stage respectively. The results also showed that there was a direct positive correlation between distance education and self-learning. In light of the results of the study, the researcher presented a set of recommendations, the most important of which is the interest in applying distance education in the development of self-learning in all Jordanian schools.
The Pragmatic Functions of the Discourse Marker ‘Saha’ in Algerian Spoken Arabic
Authors: Kebabi Amira Ahmed , Al-Khanji Rajai Rashead
Published: April 2024

The present study investigates the various pragmatic functions of the discourse marker ‘saha’ which is used as an interjection in Algerian spoken Arabic. The literal meaning of this discourse marker is ‘health’ but it has other different pragmatic functions depending on the context in which it is used. Moreover, it is a sound effect noun that has a socio-communicative role. 
The data gathered for this discourse marker is based on the daily observations of conversations where ‘saha’ is used in different contexts by Algerian students in the campus of the University of Jordan. Eventually, in this study, fourteen different pragmatic functions are reported, showing various functions identified from naturally occurring conversations between Algerian students.
Jordanian EFL Students’ Attitudes toward Using an Instructional Program Based on Multiple Intelligences in Teaching Speaking Skills
Authors: Al-Ghazu Tasneem Mohammad , Bani abdelrahman Abdallah , Al-Sa’di Emad Tawfiq
Published: April 2024

This study investigated the attitudes of Jordanian EFL students toward using Multiple Intelligences in teaching speaking skills. The participants were one section of the seventh-grade students in Success Story School in Irbid, who were the experimental group. The experimental group was taught the speaking skills through an instructional program based on Multiple Intelligence (verbal-linguistic intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and intrapersonal intelligence). An attitudinal questionnaire of 11 items was developed by the researcher to the participants of the experimental group to find out their attitudes toward the significance of the Multiple Intelligences instructional program on EFL students’ speaking skills. The results showed that the students’ attitudes were positive as the program was reported to have a noticeable effect on improving their speaking skills. This study recommended that Multiple Intelligences should be integrated into the EFL teaching to improve students’ speaking skills.
Energy Efficiency Examination and Analysation in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: V Madhusudhana , T R Akanksha , M S Gagana , J Kavya , Kumar Mandira
Published: April 2024

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have risen as a vital innovation empowering a horde of applications extending from natural checking to mechanization. In any case, the constrained vitality assets of sensor hubs pose critical challenges to the life span and execution of these systems. This theory presents a comprehensive audit of procedures and techniques to move vitality proficiency forward in WSNs. The survey starts by analyzing power efficient equipment plan approaches, counting low power microcontrollers, energy harvesting frameworks, and ultra low power communication conventions. Besides, it investigates energy aware steering conventions that optimize information transmission ways to minimize vitality utilization, such as Filter (Moo Vitality Versatile Clustering Progression) and its variations. Moreover, rest planning instruments are examined, which permit sensor hubs to interchange between dynamic and rest states to preserve vitality while keeping up an organized network. Additionally, the theoretical dives into the part of information conglomeration and compression procedures in decreasing excess transmissions and maintaining vitality at the arranged level. It highlights the importance of versatile obligation cycling instruments, where sensor hubs powerfully alter their obligation cycles based on natural conditions and application prerequisites. Moreover, progressions in energy efficient MAC (Medium Get to Control) conventions are analyzed, centring on conventions like IEEE 802.15.4 and their improvements for WSNs. Furthermore, the integration of machine learning and optimization calculations for energy efficient operation and asset assignment in WSNs is examined. At last, the theory concludes with a viewpoint on rising patterns and future headings in the field, counting the integration of energy harvesting advances, the improvement of self sustainable sensor hubs, and the investigation of novel communication standards such as unmistakable light communication.
Tejiendo la psicología popular en defensa de la vida. Jun ko’tantik
Authors: Utrilla López Rodrigo G.
Published: April 2024

En este artículo se aborda la continuación de una investigación independiente con perspectiva popular en la psicología y, se fortalece en una tesis de maestría donde de forma colaborativa junto con parteras tseltales del Colectivo Yaxal-Lum del municipio de Yajalón del Estado de Chiapas, se respondió una realidad local y situada basado en un diálogo de saberes y con acciones colectivas para preservar, transmitir y defender las prácticas y saberes ancestrales en beneficio de la vida y el cuidado comunal ante prácticas epistemicidas; pero ésta contribución merece ser atendida en otro momento por su dimensión textual que ocupa. Lo que se presenta aquí, es una psicología popular que defienda y cuide la vida comunal y territorial de los pueblos, comunidades indígenas y afrodescendientes, esto es, una psicología que se va tejiendo así misma, para poder escuchar la palabra con el corazón en el camino hacia la justicia cognitiva de los pueblos, la construcción de otros conocimientos posibles y, para hacer posible otro mundo distinto centrado en una ética de la vida y el cuidado, frente a nuevas relaciones, formas de ser y, de valorarse; bajo la idea de dignificar y potenciar lo que está destruido, olvidado y oculto en una comunalidad de otros saberes.
Geopolítica de las semillas
Authors: López-Guzmán Jorge Alberto
Published: April 2024

Este artículo tiene como propósito conceptualizar y analizar lo que se entiende por geopolítica de la biodiversidad y principalmente lo que se entiende por geopolítica de las semillas, describiendo cada uno de los actores que interactúan y colisionan entre sí por el acceso, uso y control de los recursos naturales y en el caso específico de las semillas. De igual manera, se exponen las geoestrategias utilizadas por los actores de la geopolítica de las semillas para intervenir científica y extractivamente en los territorios ricos en biodiversidad en busca de privatizar y comercializar los productos derivados de los recursos genéticos. Asimismo, se expone de qué manera los conocimientos tradicionales de las comunidades indígenas de países como Colombia, se han convertido en una forma de resistencia ante algunos mecanismos de propiedad intelectual como las patentes y derechos de obtentor. Para la recolección, análisis y sistematización de información se utilizó una metodología con enfoque mixto destacando las condiciones inductivas que brindaron los documentos de fuentes primarias, secundarias y terciarias, así como los resultados estadísticos de la revisión de bases de datos e informes institucionales. El principal resultado de este artículo es el aporte a las reflexiones académicas y sociales del concepto de geopolítica de las semillas como una manera de entender las actuales dinámicas internacionales alrededor del acceso, uso y control de las semillas. Finalmente, la principal conclusión que las semillas nativas y criollas se han convertido en estrategias de resistencia a los monocultivos y a los Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual.
Prediction of Wells Performance and Producing Life Applying Production Decline Analysis
Authors: Tawfeeq Yahya , Abdul Aziz Qahtan , Al-Hadidy Aboosh
Published: April 2024

Analyzing the production data became a common method in modern reservoir engineering practice, which is used to dynamically indicate the reservoir's characteristics, predict long-term performance, and determine the reservoir's criteria through daily production analysis. Input data required to analyze production data is production rate and sometimes flow pressure (if any). The decline curve analysis method analyzes well production data to history matching and forecasts the future well performance. The decline curve analysis (DCA) method is a non-linear regression method for production history matching and prediction. In this study, we used the DCA method to analyze eight oil wells' production data produced from the Mishrif reservoir in an Iraqi oil field. This work dealt with the prediction of the reservoir’s performance and future production rate using the DCA method tool integrated with IPM- MBAL software. Production decline rate trend analysis was performed by generating standard curves utilizing exponential, hyperbolic, and harmonic decline model equations based on historical production data. Afterward, a production forecast model was built for production to 2025. The producing life for each well at the economic flow rate (300 bbl/Day) is estimated. Results from the production forecast showed that the exponential and hyperbolic decline models yielded 54.057 MMSTB and 80.73 MMSTB, respectively. The decline rates for hyperbolic and exponential models till 2025 were estimated as 4614.25 STB/Day and 1153.1STB/Day.
Assessing Water Quality Index in Kani-Qirzhala Area, Erbil City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Yashooa Noor , Mawlood Dana , Sissakian Varoujan
Published: April 2024

Groundwater is an essential water source in many areas in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). The groundwater can be used for many purposes such as municipal, agricultural, and domestic. The objective of this study is to assess the quality of groundwater in the Kani-Qirzhala area. The study area covers 60 km2, and includes twenty-seven water wells, which have been selected and used to study the water quality parameters in such area. Canadian Council of Ministers for the Environment Water Quality Index method was used to evaluate Water Quality Index and SPSS software version 25 even to study the correlation between Water Quality Index and water quality parameters. The results indicated that the quality of water in most of the wells is fair, except the quality of water in wells 19, 24, and 27 is found to be poor. Well19 is located close to the Erbil landfill site (Kani-Qirzhala) and this poor quality is due to the effect of Landfill site leachate. The Well 24 is in the Erbil store area where the leachate of landfill is discharged to this surrounding area. The quality of water in well 27, on the other hand, was marginal and existed on the eastern side of the study area. The significant correlation revealed a good correlation between WQI and water quality parameters such as (pH, EC, TDS, Ca2+ Na1+, Mg2+, NO3-1, K1+, SO42-, Cl1-, Hardness, Alkalinity, Iron, and Copper).
Assessment and Modeling of Geothermal Potential in Northeastern Morocco
Authors: Haffou Fatima , Ouzzaouit Lalla , Qarbous Abdelmounim , Boudad Larbi
Published: April 2024

The northeast of Morocco is known for many hot water aquifers that emerge at Liasic formations which are the source of the primary thermal springs. In this region of Morocco, the geothermal gradient and heat flow are in relationship with the upward water circulation from Neogene volcanism at depth to the surface of their path through the area's tectonic fractures. Studies on thermal characteristics have revealed promising potential. However, no study has been carried out to estimate the possible exploitation of geothermal energy at the origin of thermal manifestations on the surface. In this paper, we model the geothermal potential stored in thermal reservoirs, using the volumetric method to evaluate and model the power potential through frequency distribution results by Monte Carlo simulation with Python. The model reveals a promising result for the Beni Snassen-Triffa and Eastern Rif areas an advantage for power generation and they could initially support 36-47.4 MWe and 10.6-13.9 MWe power plant respectively for 25 years.
Microfacies and Depositional Environment of Jeribe Formation (Middle Miocene) in Z -Oilfield Northern of the Salahuddin Governorate
Authors: Abdullah Mustafa , Salih Abdulsalam , Hassan Faris
Published: April 2024

This study aims to diagnose microfacies of the Jeribe Formation to determine depositional environments and derivation depositional model for this formation. The study consisted of two wells in the Hamrin anticline north of the Saladin Governorate within the foothill zone. In the study area, the lower contact of the Jeribe Formation is unconformable with the Dhiban Formation, whereas the upper contact is conformable with the Fatha Formation. Depending on the microfacies analysis, four significant microfacies were distinguished, including mudstone, wackestone, packstone, and grainstone, and then divided into eight submicrofacies types depending on grain types. The microfacies analysis of the Jeribe Formation revealed the recognition of five environments: open-marine (middle ramp to inner ramp), restricted, shoal, lagoon, and partial environments. The majority of microfacies are determined within the inner ramp setting. The Jeribe Formation was deposited in a shallow marine environment.
The study of structure of the eye and the functions of vision during an elective course in physics
Authors: ROGOJNIKOVA Olesea , BOCANCEA Viorel
Published: April 2024

The paper presents methodological materials developed for conducting an elective course in physics why studying the topic „The structure of the eye, the functions of vision”. These developments are experimental in nature. They are aimed at developing skills of independent work in the study of theoretical questions about vision, as well as research skills in the experimental study of visual functions.
Some aspects of interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity in extension lessons in biology, high school level
Authors: COȘCODAN Diana
Published: April 2024

The article describes some topics that are researched students in the Biology extension classes and in the development of STE(A)M research projects. The interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary character of the projects is emphasized. Recommendations are given for increasing the attractiveness of biology as a school subject. Examples of research projects that popularize the science of Biology are presented, for example, the maze-like diagram „Origin of man”, which can be used in Biology lessons in game form. Another STE(A)M project involves students in determining the systematic position of decorative plants in the high school premises. A transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research concerns geometric fractals in biology and medicine. Within the research projects, the responsible attitude towards life is developed and the nature protection behavior is formed.
Education about water, for water
Authors: FLOREA Luiza
Published: April 2024

The paper presents the activities and results of the „Danube. Prut. Siret. School education”. This project was carried out within the Prut - Danube Galati Local Development Strategy and was financed by the European Fund for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, respectively the Operational Program for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs 2014 - 2020. The target group was formed by 150 students of the School High schools no. 28 Galatians from the primary cycle, respectively a class 0, a class I, a class II, a class III and a class IV (total 5 classes), all of them also being the beneficiaries direct of the activities undertaken within this project. The purpose of the project „Danube. Prut. Siret. School education” was a better understanding of the natural potential of the Prut - Danube-Siret fishing area, the understanding of the local specifics of the area where I live and the existing elements of tradition. The activities within the project sought to enhance the cultural heritage and biodiversity of the aquatic environment through non-formal education of students from Secondary School No. 28 Galatians. The project took place between 10.01.2019 and 10.01.2020 in the area described by the Lunca Prutului Inferior from Cavadinești to Tulucești, the area described by the Danube River and the banks of the Siret River in the towns of Şendreni and Braniștea.
Discípulos motivados pelo Reino e não pelo dinheiro: uma abordagem pragmalinguística de Lc 12, 13-21
Authors: Lazarini Souza dos Santos Adriano
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar uma análise do texto de Lc 12,13-21 à luz da abordagem pragmalinguística buscando, na interação entre o universo do texto e o mundo do leitor, haurir pistas de ação inspiradas nesta perícope sem paralelo sinótico, através da qual Lucas alerta seus destinatários a respeito do perigo da acumulação de bens materiais. Situada dentro da macro seção da viagem de Jesus a Jerusalém (9,51-19,46), onde Lucas deixa transparecer fortes traços de sua visão teológica, a perícope de 12,13-31 aparenta ser uma instrução pragmática da vida comunitária referente à atitude diante dos bens materiais, com especial atenção ao correto uso das riquezas e, principalmente, a confiança na providência de Deus. As pautas de ação destacadas por expoentes da pragmalinguística tocam temas muito pertinentes na atualidade, tais como: 1) Isolamento dos afortunados que perdem a salvação por sua falta de solidariedade; 2) Uma vida sem Deus: o ateísmo prático; 3) A confiança em Deus como a verdadeira segurança ante as inquietações da vida; 4) Ética social: nossa atitude e responsabilidade frente ao dinheiro; 5) Dinheiro: meio de comunhão fraterna – um desafio e questionamento sempre novos; nova mentalidade e atitudes.
Mengkonstruksi Instrumen High Order Thinking Skill pada Materi Aeronautical Decision Making di dalam Pelaksanaan Pendidikan Pengembangan Spesialisasi Siswa Penerbang Polri
Authors: Ariyanto Stefanus Timonora Wahyu
Published: April 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui teknik mengkonstruksi instrumen yang berupa butir soal High Order Thinking Skill pada materi Aeronautical Decision Making di dalam pelaksanaan Pendidikan Pengembangan Spesialisasi siswa penerbang Polri. Penelitian ini melibatkan 44 siswa penerbang Polri baik yang sedang melaksanakan Pendidikan maupun yang sudah melaksanakan Pendidikan Pengembangan Spesialis (Dikbangspes) dengan posisi sebagai kapten penerbang dan copilot dan mengerjakan 20 butir soal HOTS. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode pengembangan serta menggunakan tahapan pada teori Borg dan Gall. Dilihat dari hasil validitas secara kualitatif, perhitungan dengan menggunakan Jmetriks versi 4.1.1 untuk nilai realibilitas, taraf sukar butir, daya beda serta fungsi pengecoh, maka penulis menyimpulkan bahwa perlu dilakukan perbaikan kembali pada kualitas soal, selain itu peneliti menilai bahwa siswa penerbang sudah memahami dengan konsep aeronautical decision making atau terutama dalam pengambilan keputusan. Hal ini karena selalu diajarkan dan diulang-ulang dalam setiap materi praktek terbang sehingga siswa dapat menjawab materi soal dengan baik.
Aplikasi Pengelolaan Perkebunan dan Sistem Ketertelusuran dengan Pemanfaatan QR Code pada Perkebunan Jambu Biji Merah CV. Insan Mutiara Perdana (Depok Organik)
Authors: Isabel Janesia , Mastan Ignatius Adrian
Published: April 2024

CV. Insan Mutiara Perdana, atau "Depok Organik," produsen jambu biji merah organik di Sawangan, Depok, menghadapi tantangan dalam pencatatan pemeliharaan kebun dan hasil panen yang tidak terorganisir. Untuk mengatasi hal ini, penelitian ini bertujuan membangun aplikasi mobile pengelolaan perkebunan. Tujuannya adalah membantu CV. Insan Mutiara Perdana mencatat kegiatan pemeliharaan, hasil panen, dan menerapkan sistem ketertelusuran dengan QR code. Metode penelitian melibatkan identifikasi masalah, studi literatur, wawancara dengan direktur dan karyawan, serta pengembangan aplikasi menggunakan Mobile Application Development Life Cycle (MADLC) dengan tahapan identification, design, development, prototyping, dan testing. Hasilnya adalah aplikasi pengelolaan perkebunan dan sistem ketertelusuran dengan QR code. Fiturnya mencakup pengelolaan dan pelaporan hasil panen, packing, pemeliharaan kebun termasuk pemupukan, dan pencetakan label QR code menggunakan printer thermal. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi dan sistem ketertelusuran QR code dapat membantu CV. Insan Mutiara Perdana merencanakan kegiatan pemeliharaan kebun dan memberikan akses cepat ke informasi hasil panen. Informasi ketertelusuran juga menjadi referensi bagi konsumen yang ingin mengetahui detail produk. Diharapkan, jambu biji merah Depok Organik tetap menjadi pilihan utama konsumen yang menghargai kualitas dan kesegaran produk organik.
Penentuan Strategi Pengembangan Objek Wisata Berbasis Mitigasi Bencana di Taman Fathan, Desa Hambalang
Authors: Andi Maulana  , Ilham Badaruddin Mataburu  , Fauzi Ramadhoan A'Rachman
Published: April 2024

Taman Fathan berada di wilayah rawan bencana longsor namun mitigasi bencana belum dilaksanakan. Penelitian ini ditujukan agar dapat menghasilkan strategi pengembangan objek wisata berbasis mitigasi bencana. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian campuran dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT. Hasil penelitian menunjukan skor faktor internal yaitu 0,46 dan eksternal 0,37 dan berada pada posisi kuadran 1. Strategi yang dapat diimplementasikan sesuai kuadran tersebut yaitu penggunaan sosial media untuk kegiatan promosi dan penyebaran informasi mitigasi bencana, kerja sama dengan pihak eksternal dalam hal mitigasi bencana, membangun dan meningkatkan sarana prasarana, mengoptimalkan potensi alam dan sumber daya manusia yang menjadi pengelola. Pengelola wisata dan pemerintah Desa Hambalang dapat mengadakan kegiatan simulasi kebencanaan, pelatihan pendidikan kebencanaan. Pemerintah desa dapat menyediakan jalur evakuasi, rambu penunjuk arah evakuasi, menambah sarana kendaraan penyelamatan diri (evakuasi), alat pendeteksi bencana longsor, dan titik kumpul di sekitar objek wisata. Pihak pengelola wisata juga perlu untuk menyusun standar operasional prosedur penanganan darurat apabila terjadi bencana.
Prevalence of consumption of illicit drugs and associated factors from a nationwide epidemiological survey: The Singapore Health and Lifestyle Survey
Authors: Subramaniam Mythily , Koh Yen Sin , Sambasivam Rajeswari , Abdin Edimansyah , Asharani PV , Vaingankar Janhavi Ajit , Chua Boon Yiang , Chua Hong Choon , Lee Cheng , Chow Wai Leng , Ma Stefan , Chong Siow Ann
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The primary aims of the current nationwide study were to establish the lifetime and 12-month prevalence of consumption of illicit drugs and its correlates in the general population of Singapore.

Method: A representative sample of 6509 Singapore residents (Singapore citizens and permanent residents) aged between 15 and 65 years were randomly selected for participation. Questionnaires were administered to assess the consumption of illicit drugs and collect information on correlates. All analyses were weighted to produce prevalence estimates for the consumption of drugs and other measured outcomes. Rao-Scott chi-square test and logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the association of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics with lifetime consumption of illicit drugs.

Results: The study was completed with a response rate of 73.2%. The lifetime prevalence of consuming illegal drugs was 2.3% (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.9–2.8) (n=180). Compared to individuals aged 15–34, those aged 50–65 (odds ratio [OR] 0.3, 95% CI 0.2–0.7) had lower odds of lifetime drug consumption. Current smokers (OR 4.7, 95% CI 2.7–8.3) and ex-smokers (OR 5.9, 95% CI 3.2–11.1) had significantly higher odds of lifetime drug consumption than non-smokers. Individuals with hazardous alcohol use (OR 3.3, 95% CI 1.7–6.5) had higher odds of lifetime drug consumption than those without hazardous alcohol use.

Conclusion: This is the first nationwide study to examine the prevalence of illicit drug consumption in the general population of Singapore. The results highlight the need to increase awareness of drug consumption in Singapore, especially among parents, teachers, healthcare workers and others who work with young people.
Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy in the Asymptomatic Postmenopausal Woman: What is the Current Evidence?
Authors: Loh F H
Published: April 2024

The publication of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Study results in July 2002 has changed the understanding of the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the postmenopausal woman, and challenged many of the accepted dogmas culled from decades of observational studies. The results of the WHI demonstrated a small but significant increased risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, pulmonary embolism and breast cancer amongst women who used continuous combined HRT. Conversely, there was a decreased risk of colonic cancer and osteoporotic fractures. However, the net balance of risk and benefit for long-term use of combined HRT has shifted towards the negative. In the light of the above findings, and together with the many associated studies that have since been published, the indications of HRT need to be reviewed. When the patient has disturbing vasomotor symptoms with compromised quality of life, HRT is clearly indicated for the relief of symptoms. As these symptoms are often transient, the period of therapy is usually short term. The situation is less clear among patients who do not have vasomotor symptoms, but nonetheless suffer from long-term degenerative changes of oestrogen deficiency. This article explores the implications for HRT in this post-WHI era, and seeks to define valid indications and conditions for its use.