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Practical Applications of Quantum Computing
Authors: El-Araby Esam , Chaudhary Manu , Ul Islam Ishraq , Levy David , Kneidel Dylan , Jeng Mingyoung , Nobel Alvir , Jha Vinayak
Published: November 2023

With the rapid advancement of quantum computing technology, there is a strong motivation to explore suitable practical applications for quantum algorithms and quantum computers. This chapter focuses on reviewing recent research on practical applications of quantum computing, specifically dimension reduction, pattern recognition, quantum sorting, and quantum communications for which optimized/modified versions of the quantum wavelet transform (QWT) and Grover’s algorithm are presented. For practical implementations of the presented algorithms, this chapter also includes methodologies for classical-to-quantum (C2Q) data encoding and quantum-to-classical (Q2C) data decoding. Additionally, the chapter presents an efficient quantum sorting technique by combining perfect-shuffle and bitonic networks. In the domain of quantum communications, the chapter reviews a technique that combines chaotic communications with quantum key distribution (QKD) to enhance both security and communication range. The effectiveness of these techniques is validated through practical results obtained from experiments conducted on IBM-Q simulators and hardware, as well as on high-performance-reconfigurable-computers (HPRCs). This chapter aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of these applications, covering the necessary prerequisites by showcasing the potential of quantum computing in various domains for innovative problem-solving.
Use of Low-dose Gamma Radiation to Promote the Germination and Early Development in Seeds
Authors: Villegas Daniel , Sepúlveda Constanza , Ly Doris
Published: November 2023

The study of the effect of low doses of ionizing radiation on the germination and initial growth of different seeds is a recent area of research, with gamma rays and X-rays receiving the most attention. The use of this type of energy can generate an increase in germination percentages, an increase in germination speed, and changes in the length and area of roots and shoots, which will depend both on intrinsic factors of the nature of the energy (dose, dose rate, energy, etc.) as well as aspects of the irradiated seeds (water content, sensitivity, etc.). In addition to morphological effects, radio-stimulation due to low doses of ionizing radiation (a phenomenon also described as radio-hormesis) generates changes at physiological, biochemical, metabolic, and molecular levels. Despite the evidence that has been accumulating, it is still necessary to deepen the knowledge about these phenomena in order to establish the use of ionizing radiation with the aim of using radio-stimulation as a real impact tool in the agroforestry sector.
Spiritual Distress and Depression in Palliative Care
Authors: Velosa Teresa
Published: November 2023

The Spirit is a movement that entails the five dimensions of the Human being—intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual. Spiritual distress (SD) and depression are related to spirituality and are most prevalent in palliative care (PC) settings. SD and depression have a deep connection to the inner energy of the Human being. Both can affect and be affected by all the five dimensions of the Human being and negatively impact the quality of these patients’ lives. Men seek meaning in life (MIL), and a lack of this dimension is common in SD and depression. Nevertheless, although closely interrelated, SD and depression are distinct diagnoses. There seems to be evidence of having precise clinical indicators and different pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic approaches. Patient-centred approaches should be the gold standard practice at this particularly vulnerable moment.
Deep Sea Biodiversity on the Continents, How It Happens?
Authors: Castrillón Andrés
Published: November 2023

Recent studies in the ocean depths have discovered a large number of organisms and microorganisms that live in extreme environments of hydrothermal vents and cold seeps obtaining their energy through anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) process through a microbial consortium capable of reducing sulfate and oxidizing methane simultaneously. On the surface, the fossil record of this type of chemosynthetic community has made it possible to establish the link between the tectonic plate dynamics with the origin of mineral deposits or sediments formed on the oceanic ridges and attached to the continents. The foregoing could be supported by the 13C and 18C stable isotopes analysis that has been carried out in the fossil record of rocks and sediments attached to the continents and the study of stable isotopes that is currently carried out in submersibles at mid-ocean ridges around the world. The relationship between current values and the fossil record is key to understanding, among others, the methane contribution to the environment and its variation throughout time. Cerro Matoso is a recent case that permitted linked the recent hydrothermal activity in the mid-ocean ridge, with those of the ancient ones.
Nanomaterials-Based Biosensors against Aspergillus and Aspergillosis: Control and Diagnostic Perspectives
Authors: Guo Xiaodong , Zhang Mengke , Wang Mengzhi , Wang Jiaqi , Fauconnier Marie-Laure
Published: November 2023

Aspergillosis is the name given to the spectrum of diseases caused by the genus Aspergillus. Research on aspergillosis has shown a progressive expansion over the past decades, largely due to the rise in the number of immunocompromised individuals who are at risk for the infection. Nanotechnology provides innovative tools in the medicine, diagnosis, and treatment. The unique properties of nanomaterials like small size in the nanoscale have attracted researchers to explore their potential, especially in medical diagnostics. Aptamers, considered as chemical antibody, are short, single-stranded oligonucleotide molecules with high affinity and specificity to interact with target molecules even superior to antibody. Accordingly, development of nanomaterials-based biosensors technology such as immunosensors and aptasensors against Aspergillus and Aspergillosis is of great significance and urgency. In this book chapter, we comprehensively introduce and analyze the recent progress of nanomaterials-based biosensors against Aspergillus and Aspergillosis. In addition, we reveal the challenges and provide our opinion in future opportunities for such sensing platform development. Ultimately, conclusion and future prospects are highlighted and summarized.
Impacts of Board Quality on Financial Performance in Conventional and Participatory Banks during and after the Covid-19 Crisis: Evidence from Emerging and Developing Countries
Authors: Haddad Achraf
Published: November 2023

Going back to the governance literature, we found two equates on the correlation between the bank board and financial performance (FP). Firstly, we noticed that, in previous studies, the impacts of board quality on the financial performance of conventional and participatory (Islamic) banks were mixed, unstable, and sometimes contradictory. Secondly, we noticed a total absence of comparative studies showing the importance of the impact of the board composition quality on the financial performance of conventional and Islamic banks during and after the covid-19 crisis. To clarify the ambiguity, in this study, we compared in depth the impact of the board of directors (BOD) on the FP in the two cited bank types. FP measures and board quality determinants are collected from 30 countries. The data concern 112 banks of each type that have published their reports regularly. Panel regressions were used to solve the ambiguity of the board quality’s impact on the FP of conventional and participatory banks in the agency theory framework during the period (2019–2022), giving us 448 observations in each subsample. Empirical results showed that the BOD negatively affects the FP of conventional banks (CBs), while that of participatory banks (PBs) has an ambiguous impact on their FP.
War against ESKAPE Pathogens
Authors: Mehraj Safiya , Ahmad Parry Zahoor
Published: November 2023

ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) are the prominent reasons of Healthcare-Acquired Infections (HAIs) with multidrug resistance against vancomycin, carbapenem, methicillin, and extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL). Multidrug resistance develops owing to inappropriate prescription, poor quality pharmaceuticals, patient non-compliance, and use of antimicrobials as growth promoters. The worst is the fact that resistance development and spread are continuous processes to the extent that present times are times of extensively drug resistant and totally drug resistant pathogens (confirmed worldwide). These dangerous pathogens pose global threat of the magnitude to the extent of reversing the situation to pre-antibiotic era as they have left majority of efficient antibiotics futile and estimates show expected death rates are 10 million/year by 2050. Considering this global havoc due to ESKAPEs intensive research from academia and industry is going on with significant success about the causes, mechanisms, spreading ways, and most importantly the novel/alternative strategies to combat them all. Substitute therapies such as combination use of antibiotics or immunomodulators/adjuvants with antibiotics, nanoparticles, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), AMPs with antibodies, star polymers, and structurally nano-engineered antimicrobial peptide polymers (SNAPPs) all these aspects are well discussed and reviewed here.
Innovation and Firm Competitive Advantages
Authors: Siriram Rajenlall , du Plessis Chantelle , Bisset Chanel , Koekemoer Ockert
Published: November 2023

Innovation provides many advantages in terms of competitive advantages; however, many firms fail to seize innovation opportunities. There are different types of innovation, namely product innovation, process innovation, architectural innovation, marketing innovation, service innovation, organisational innovation, and transformational innovation. The different types of innovation offer different opportunities across the product life cycle. In this chapter, some interesting questions are posed: (a) is it necessary to invest in all the different types of innovation, (b) can a firm benefit from one or two of the different types of innovation and (c) how important innovation timing is to extract maximum value across the product life cycle. Responses to these questions are explored, and insights are provided. Interesting lessons are provided to firms as these lessons may enable firms to improve innovation opportunities and competitive advantages.
Risk Management of Large Dams under Operation Stage and Case Studies for Cascade System
Authors: Tosun Hasan
Published: November 2023

In recent specifications, there are regulations stating that there should be no accidents on construction sites. In fact, construction-related risks have cultural, social, and technological dimensions, and risks can be minimized by appropriate identification of these factors. Although there are no great social and cultural uncertainties in the applications carried out so far, the technological dimension, especially the use of digital technologies, has been at a minimum level. Currently, the construction industry investigates how social-technical systems interact during the construction of all large engineering structures, including dam structures, and their effects on risks at construction sites. However, after the completion of the construction of these structures, management of the risk posed by the relevant structures for the environment is a very separate issue. This study focuses on the total risk of dam structures that have been constructed and are in the operational stage. Due to damage or failure of a dam, downstream life is affected and huge hazards may occur. In fact, major disasters may occur depending on the amount of water to be discharged. For this purpose, the risk of dams is defined according to their type, height, amount of water they store, age of the dam, downstream evacuation requirement, and potential damage area. In newly presented methods, local ground effects are also included. In addition, the fact that the relevant structure is in a cascade system affects the degree of hazard that will occur and increases the total risk of the system. In this study, the parameters affecting the total risk of dam structures in the operational stage are summarized, various total risk methods are mentioned, the total risks for two separate rivers located in the largest basin of the country are discussed and the necessary measures to be taken on the basis of risk management are suggested. Finally, a new concept is introduced for risk management of dams in the cascade system.
Modelo conceitual aplicado à gestão dos índices de caminhabilidade em calçadas públicas
Authors: Bozio André Felipe , Silva Camila da , Reginato Vivian da Silva Celestino , Buss Anderson
Published: November 2023

The objective of this paper is to support urban planning and the direction of public policies, providing a way for the structuring and availability of data that support the elaboration of maps of walkability indexes on public sidewalks. As a method, the OMT-G precepts were used in order to build a conceptual schema from a class diagram, data dictionaries and domains. The results provide a structured way of how the walkability indexes and other complementary characteristics can be stored and integrated with the rest of the municipal technical register.

O objetivo deste trabalho é desenvolver um modelo conceitual com dados de índices de caminhabilidade em calçadas públicas de forma a subsidiar o planejamento urbano e o direcionamento de políticas públicas. Como método de modelagem, utilizaram-se os preceitos da OMT-G para elaboração de um modelo conceitual a partir da construção de diagrama de classe, dicionários de dados e de domínios. Os resultados visam fornecer um caminho estruturado de como os índices de caminhabilidade e demais características complementares podem ser inseridas e integrados ao cadastro técnico municipal.
Hands on sustainable mobility: um projeto entre Brasil e Alemãnha para determinação de índices de caminhabilidade
Authors: Bozio André Felipe , Fidelis Alexssandra da Silva , Carminatti Karol Diego
Published: November 2023

As a quantitative attribute used to measure the quality of pedestrian locomotion, the walkability index makes it possible to assertively identify the location of urban improvements. The integration of all this information related to walking brings to light the pedestrian reality, making walkability an important instrument of urban mobility. In this way, it is proposed to analyze the conditions of walkability in the centralities defined in the mobility plan of Brusque. A posteriori, to propose strategies and actions to improve walkability and pedestrian displacements in the centralities studied, being a driver of improvement of the city and its human settlements, bringing security, resilience and sustainability. As a methodology, five centralities were chosen. Thus, the analysis, data collection, and proposal of improvements for the walkability in the studied area began. Field data collection forms were structured, whose analysis items would result in the Walkability Index of each verified stretch, presented through Kernell heat maps. The study resulted in proposals for urban interventions, as well as elucidated the main problems contained within the centrality of the municipality.

Como atributo quantitativo utilizado para medir a qualidade da locomoção dos pedestres, o índice de caminhabilidade possibilita de forma assertiva identificar pontualmente a localização de melhorias urbanas. As integrações de todas estas informações relacionadas ao caminhar trazem à luz a realidade do pedestre, fazendo com que a caminhabilidade se torne um importante instrumento da mobilidade urbana. Desta forma, propõem-se analisar as condições da caminhabilidade nas centralidades definidas no plano de mobilidade de Brusque. A posteriori, propor estratégias e ações para melhoria da caminhabilidade e dos deslocamentos de pedestres nas centralidades estudadas, sendo propulsor de melhoria da cidade e de seus assentamentos humanos, trazendo segurança, resiliência e sustentabilidade. Como metodologia, foram escolhidas cinco centralidades. Sendo assim, iniciou-se a análise, coleta de dados, e proposição de melhorias para a caminhabilidade na área estudada. Foram estruturados formulários de coleta de dados preenchimento em campo, cujos itens de análise resultariam no Índice de Caminhabilidade de cada trecho verificado, apresentados por meio de mapas de calor de Kernell. O estudo resultou em propostas de intervenções urbanas, bem como, elucidou as principais problemáticas contidas dentro de casa centralidade do município.
Challenges encountered by health care professionals in monitoring adverse events due to medical devices: A review
Authors: R NITHYA , Shruthi Deivigarajan  , Sindhuja Santhakumar  , Sneha Balakrishnan
Published: November 2023

Materiovigilance is the term used to characterize any negative outcomes brought on by a medical device. The "Materiovigilance Programme of India" is a plan that has been launched in India to track the unfavorable outcomes of the use of medical devices and to take the necessary action to resolve those unfavorable outcomes. On July 6, 2015, DCGI adopted MvPI at the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission in Ghaziabad. Factors contributing to underreporting of MDAE are Health care system capacity related, Organizational related barriers, and Industry responsiveness. Challenges faced by healthcare professionals in reporting MDAE are administration, healthcare professionals, self-implementation of devices, counter-fit devices, and poor awareness. This approach might offer helpful data for purchasing decisions, and support quality and safety management in hospitals. The present evidence base is of low quality, and there isn't a framework to report error-causing elements, which limits the possibility of learning from mistakes.
Son preference and children sex composition in Uttar Pradesh: An empirical analysis
Authors: Singh Jayendra K. , Singh Gyan P. , Singh Sanjay K.
Published: November 2023

This study aims to explore the effect of son preference on the sex composition of children in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, using data from NFHS-IV (2015-16). While national-level estimates have been unable to detect the impact of son preference on the sex composition of children ever born across all families, this research seeks to uncover distinct and predictable patterns at the family level within Uttar Pradesh. The term son preference denotes a prevailing mindset wherein sons are accorded greater significance and value compared to daughters. By examining empirical evidence from Uttar Pradesh, this article highlights two primary effects of son preference on the children sex composition at the family level. Firstly, the data reveals that smaller families are significantly more likely to have sons, while girls tend to be found in larger households on an average. This suggests that families with a higher number of girl children tend to expand their size in an effort to have more sons. Secondly, the study confirms that son preference is associated with various factors, including the age of women, residence background, level of education, family structure, religion, survival status of the last child, and the sex of the last child born. Particularly, the preference for sons is found to be strongest among women, especially elderly women, with lower education levels, belonging to joint families, residing in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh, and being part of lower-caste and Muslim communities, and especially if their last-born child is female. Furthermore, it is established that when family size is controlled then characteristics of women/couples with strong son preference will be same as those women/couples with more sons and if family size is not controlled then the characteristics of women desiring a higher proportion of sons will slightly differ from those women who actually have a higher proportion of sons. These findings shed light on the complex interplay of cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence child sex composition and provide valuable insights for policy interventions aimed at addressing gender imbalances in Uttar Pradesh and beyond
Cultural syncretism in Jhumpa Lahiri’s “Only Goodness”
Authors: Sharma Pragya , Srivastava Anupriya Roy
Published: November 2023

Cultural syncretism is used as a major tool in analyzing the integrating process of multicultural identities within diasporic communities. Here, majority and minority groups have been dealt with at an equal level; however, in some domains, it is connected to colonialism as it involves mimicking western patterns and behavior, which helps assimilation into the foreign culture. This method of ‘assimilation’ is quite complex because it combines the influence of the dominant or majority group and the folks of other groups share sentiments, memory and the impression of alienation. The term assimilation is constantly used for immigrants from unique cultural identities and encourages the idea of a ‘melting Pot’. This research paper seeks to identify the elements of cultural syncretism in Bengali diasporic communities in the story “only goodness” from the anthology of Jhumpa Lahiri entitled Unaccustomed Earth.
Classification of mammograms by breast density
Authors: Sasirekha N , Karuppaiah Jayakumar , Thangavel Yuvaraja , KG Parthiban
Published: November 2023

The risk of getting breast cancer is directly affected by the type of breast tissue predominant in the individual. The aim is to investigatehistogram-based image attributes in order to separate mammographic images by degree of breast density using the clustering technique. 75 mammographic images from the MIAS database were used, 25 of them belonging to each of the three classes: fatty, fatty-glandular and dense. After the selection of attributes, it obtained a 96% success rate in classifying the mammograms within the three classes when the attribute’s mean gray levels and the highest peak intensity of the histogram were used simultaneously in the clustering technique
Grapevine leaf species and disease detection using DNN
Authors: Shadrach Finney D. , S Harsshini , R Darshini
Published: November 2023

The cultivation of grapes is one of India’s most important produce industries. The grapes comprise 1.2% of the country’s total produce production area. This accounts for 2.8% of the nation’s total fruit production. Maharashtra produces approximately 80% of India’s grapes, followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. However, grape leaf maladies have impeded the growth of the grape industry and resulted in significant economic losses. Disease and pest control experts have, therefore, given considerable thought to identifying and analyzing grapevine leaf maladies. This article examines the image dataset of grapevine foliage. The dataset contains images of grapevine leaves infected with three distinct diseases: black, Esca (Black Measles), and leaf blight (Isariopsis Leaf Spot). This paper examines the efficacy of CNN-based algorithms for grapevine species identification and disease detection. The experimental findings demonstrate that the proposed model can accurately identify grape leaf varieties and their associated diseases
Synthesis and structural feasibility of photonic materials
Authors: Y. Aboobucker Parvez  , Prasanth Ponnusamy  , Santhosh S , Rakhi Kamra
Published: November 2023

Based on the sample’s texture and colour changed at various temperatures, this study examined the optical-thermal dependency of chiral nematic liquid crystal ink samples. This work examines ZnO thin films from an optical and structural standpoint. The required layer thickness was produced by spinning a zinc oxide solution over a cleaned glass substrate at 4000 rpm for 30 seconds at room temperature. The samples were then subjected to annealing, which was done from 150 to 600°C in increments of 50°C. This thin coating’s optical characteristics were examined using an electron microscope and an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. The optical transmittance, reflectance, and absorbance of zinc oxide were measured to estimate its optical band gap. When a light beam is transmitted or reflected, photonic crystals can display pertinent optical characteristics. The reflecting qualities in particular can be of interest in a two-dimensional photonic crystal and subsequently tuned for many technical applications, including selective high-reflection mirrors, photovoltaic solar systems, tuneable laser cavities, and many more. The development of Si has enabled the investigation of the reflective optical characteristics of two-dimensional photonic crystals grown on hybrid ZnO substrates with 10-45 nm size.
Recent developments in flexible printed electronics and their use in food quality monitoring and intelligent food packaging
Authors: Sharmila R , Nikhil S Patankar  , Manjula Prabakaran  , Akana Chandra M. V. S. , Shukla Arvind K , T. Raja
Published: November 2023

The field of flexible printed electronics has undergone significant advancements, promising transformative applications across various industries. This comprehensive review explores the integration of flexible printed electronics into the domain of food quality monitoring and intelligent food packaging. The importance of maintaining food product quality throughout the supply chain is paramount, and flexible electronics offer innovative solutions to address this challenge. Regulatory compliance and standardized testing protocols are emphasized to facilitate adoption. Real-world implementation studies assess cost-effectiveness, reliability, and impact within practical food supply chains. Understanding consumer acceptance and education is crucial for successful adoption. Ensuring data security and privacy is addressed to maintain trust and compliance. The review underscores research gaps, including integrating multiple sensors, ensuring long-term reliability, cost-effective manufacturing, and enhancing wireless communication capabilities. The methodology section outlines a structured approach to research, including material selection, printing optimization, quality control, environmental testing, and scalability assessments. The results and discussion section presents insights from data analysis, including scatter plots, histograms, bar charts, box plots, and a line chart depicting sensor reliability over time. The correlation matrix heatmap reveals relationships between variables, and hypothesis testing confirms significant differences in material and production costs. The review concludes with future research and application recommendations, highlighting the potential for flexible printed electronics to revolutionize food quality assurance and intelligent packaging. This comprehensive review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the intersection of flexible electronics and food industry applications, offering insights, challenges, and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.
A pragmatic study of organizational behaviour in aerospace companies
Authors: A Sivasankar G , Thirunavukkarasu T
Published: November 2023

The human-intensive aerospace industry in India has grown dramatically over the last decade and a half. One of the primary reasons for this rapid growth was India’s large supply of well-educated, english-speaking engineers. While this expansion was beneficial to Indians in many ways, it was unavoidable that it would have a negative impact on our way of life, culture, and health. These negative effects were less noticeable in the first half of the growth period but became more apparent in the second half when the growth rate plateaued. ‘Stress’ is one of the negative effects of the aerospace industry on the people who work in it. Organizations want their employees to be stress-free to be more productive at work and home. Many studies have been conducted throughout the world to determine stress levels, but no study has been conducted with a focus on aerospace businesses in Greater Tamil Nadu to link occupational stress with organizational behavior.
Quantum Key Distribution-based Techniques in IoT
Authors: . Neeraj , Singhrova Anita
Published: November 2023

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a cryptographic technique that creates a secure channel of communication between two parties by applying the ideas of quantum physics. QKD ensures the confidentiality and integrity of data transmission by providing a unique key that the intended recipient can only access. Secure communication has become paramount with the proliferation of IoT (Internet of Things) devices. IoT devices have confined computational power and storage, making them vulnerable to attacks. QKD provides a safe and efficient solution for securing communication between IoT devices. This paper examines how QKD can be utilized in IoT, discussing its benefits and limitations, followed by the discussion on various QKD protocols suitable for IoT devices. In addition, the paper demonstrates that QKD is a promising solution for securing IoT communication, and its adoption significantly enhances the security and reliability of IoT networks.
Periods and periodic points of linear cellular automata
Authors: Kumar L. Praveen , Kumar Vajha S.
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we derived subsets of natural numbers as periods and subsets of infinite two sided sequences as periodic points of Linear (additive) cellular automata in the simplest form and possible cardinality of the set of periods.
Morphological and morphometric features of indigenous chicken in North Shewa zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia
Authors: Tamirat Desalu , Getachew Tesfaye , Masho Worku , Admasu Zelalem
Published: November 2023

This study was conducted in the Kuyu and Girar Jarso districts of north Shoa Zone Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, to generate information on the morphological and morphometric characterization of local chicken ecotypes. Multi-stage purposive random sampling technique was used to collect the data. Morph metric data were collected on body weight and other linear measurements and analyzed using the statistical analysis system’s generalized linear model (GLM) procedures. A total of 576 (192 male and 384 female) chickens were considered for qualitative and quantitative traits studies. The results showed that all indigenous chicken in the study area possesses normal feather morphology where, as 99.5% normal and 0.5% crest feather distribution were found. The dominant skin color was yellow, 59.2%, followed by white, 31.6%. With regard to shank color, the yellow color was the dominant (47.6%), followed by white (29.3%) and gray (16.7%). Red (13%), white (11.8%), and Kohima (11.1%) were the predominant plumage colors observed in the study area. The overall mean of body weight, chest circumference, wing span, body length, and shank length for males and females were 1.7 and1.2 kg, 28.7 and 27 cm, 40.4, 39.4, 37.5, 35.3, 8.4 and 8.2 cm respectively. In the present study, morphological and phenotypical variations have been observed among the indigenous chicken populations; hence, an in-depth molecular evaluation is needed to show the level of genetic variation and relationship among them.
Miroslav Volf's Theosophy and Charitable Social Living
Authors: Putri Yulia , Suriani Rahel Gloria Merlinda , Fetriani  , Sefle Yohana , Munte Alfonso
Published: November 2023

Worldviews of Christian practice across society globally inevitably revolve around Christianity's mainstream sense of patterned spirituality. Christian spirituality is such a diverse practice, though, that researchers have decided spirituality itself is unable to be quantified as one segmented behavior. Christian spirituality is neither merely a hierarchical ladder nor simply something designed to attain ultimate spirituality. Patterns of glorifying private Christian spirituality become the locality of Miroslav Volf's criticism as both philosopher and theologian. The data collected here represents qualitative research utilizing interview techniques recorded on smartphones. The recordings were processed into verbatim transcripts as a medium for gathering narratives related to the subjects' experiences. We conducted qualitative research through interview techniques, as Christian life and the practices of society and self are closely related to the subjects' lives and their social engagement. The results showed that spirituality is both a tension and a celebration of diversity within Christian practices in everyday life. Spirituality within the research context of the Christian youth congregation in Palangka Raya Church exists within responsibilities, appreciations, mutual learnings, and becoming immersed within social axioms as Christian citizens in and through life in all of its complexities
The Application of Maqasid Shariah on Banking Industry
Authors: Aam Slamet Rusydiana  , Mohammad Mahbubi Ali
Published: November 2023

This research aims to determine the development map and the role of maqashid sharia in the banking industry based on Scopus indexed journals. The data analyzed includes 933 indexed research publications. The export data is then processed and analyzed using the R Biblioshiny application program to identify a bibliometric map of the development of the role of sharia maqashid in the banking industry. The results show that the number of publications regarding the development of the role of maqashid sharia research in the banking industry has increased significantly. The results also show that the most common type of document is journal articles. International Journal of the Analytic Hierarchy Process, Intellectual Discourse and 2nd International Symposium on Technology Management and Emerging Technologies, ISTMET 2015 - Proceedings is the journal that occupies the top position. The most famous author is Amin H, and the most popular keyword topic is Islamic banking. Then, the research cluster is based on the topic of maqashid on banking, including Islamic banking, Evaluation of sharia banking performance, CSR in Islamic Banking and Finance, and Maqashid Syariah on Islamic banking.
Meningkatkan Kesadaran Belajar Melalui Bimbingan Belajar Pada Anak-Anak Dusun Syota
Authors: Lainsamputty Jecklin M. , Sugiarto Sigit , Lestari Lestari , Souhoka Renny , Dolwoy Michael R , Lakuteru Sem Donaldto , Lekidama Mathias , Keriapy Melty F. , Anmama Ronald P. , Wakole Dores , Waremra Ransito W. , Knyarilay Julisye F. , Paliaky Yenliv D. , Saununu Joy M. , Sairtory Elsi Nonsi , Ratu Rinoly H. , Tetrapoik Nelcy
Published: November 2023

Berdasarkan hasil observasi di Dusun Syota terkait dengan jam pembelajaran anak di malam hari, sebagian besar anak-anak dan remaja jarang untuk melakukan pembelajaran di rumah. Pada malam hari anak-anak sering menghabiskan waktu untuk menonton TV dan bermain. Selain itu, anak-anak memiliki kesadaran belajar yang kurang. Oleh karena itu, mahasiswa KKN berinisiatif untuk melaksanakan program bimbingan belajar bagi anak-anak di Dusun Syota. Program bimbingan belajar ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran belajar anak-anak Dusun Syota. Program bimbingan belajar ini dilaksanakan setiap hari Senin, Rabu, dan Sabtu pukul 19.00 – 21.00 WIT. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa program bimbingan belajar dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran belajar anak-anak usia sekolah dasar dan sekolah menengah di Dusun Syota. Hal ini dapat dilihat dengan semakin banyaknya anak-anak Dusun Syota yang memanfaatkan waktu di malam hari untuk belajar.
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Melalui Program Bimbingan Belajar pada Siswa SD Kristen Upunyor
Authors: Sugiarto Sigit , Lestari Lestari , Rumtutuly Fransheine , Kamaruddin Sitti Fatimah , Kurniati MA Ratnah , Leunupun Engrith Grafelia , Maupula Ingelia , Loimalitna Dorci , Hgairtety Gebiana , Nyawikuhy Debi , Tahanora Jois Damarce
Published: November 2023

Berdasarkan hasil obsesvasi awal yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa KKN, diperoleh bahwa hasil belajar siswa SD Kristen Upunyor masih tergolong rendah. Oleh karena itu, mahasiswa KKN Dusun Upunyor berinisiatif untuk mengadakan program bimbingan belajar kepada siswa SD Kristen Upunyor. Bimbingan belajar ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pendampingan dan penguatan kepada siswa terkait materi pada mata pelajaran Matematika. Sehingga dapat berdampak terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar siswa SD Kristen Upunyor. Kegiatan PKM berupa bimbingan belajar ini dilaksanakan di Balai Dusun Upunyor pada hari Senin, tanggal 07 Agustus 2023 pukul 17.00 – 19.00 WIT. Berdasarkan hasil analisis terhadap hasil pre-test dan post-test, diketahui bahwa terdapat peningkatan hasil belajar pada materi Bilangan Bulat. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan program bimbingan belajar dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa SD Kristen Upunyor pada mata pelajaran Matematika materi Bilangan Bulat. Oleh karena itu, penting untuk diadakan program bimbingan belajar bagi siswa di luar jam pelajaran untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di kelas.
Penerapan Senam Diabetik Dalam Menurunkan Kadar Gula Darah Sewaktu pada Lansia di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Mappakasunggu Kota Parepare
Authors: Fadli Fadli , Sastria Andi , Farhan Andi , Putri Ika , Astuti
Published: November 2023

Tindakan keperawatan yang tepat pada penderita diabetes mellitus untuk menurunkan kadar gula darah yaitu dengan melakukan pemberian terapi nonfarmakologi yang berupa senam diabetes. Adapun tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk mengetahui manfaat pelaksanaan senam diabetes dalam menurunkan kadar gula darah sewaktu pada lansia yang menderita diabetes mellitus tipe II. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu memberikan penyuluhan atau edukasi kesehatan serta memberikan intervensi langsung kepada masyarakat yang menderita diabetes mellitus tipe II yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 30 April 2023 di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Mappakasunggu Kota Parepare dan terdapat 10 peserta yang mengikuti senam diabetes. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan ini menunjukkan pengaruh manfaat senam diabetes dalam menurunkan kadar gula darah sewaktu pada lansia yang menderita diabetes melitus tipe II.
Distribution of Tree frogs (Hyla spp.) in Serbia: Implications of the recent taxonomic revision
Authors: Urošević Aleksandar , Anđelković Marko , Crnobrnja-Isailović Jelka , Krizmanić Imre , Ajtić Rastko , Simović Aleksandar , Krstić Milivoj , Maričić Marko , Vučić Tijana , Jović Danko , Džukić Georg , Tomović Ljiljana
Published: November 2023

We present the updated distribution data of the Hyla arborea species complex in Serbia. Hyla arborea inhabits all biogeographic regions, while Hyla orientalis inhabits only the easternmost parts of northeastern , Eastern and southeastern Serbia. Potential hybrid zone encompasses parts of central and southern Serbia from the Đerdap gorge, over Niš to Bosilegrad. Since the taxonomic separation UROŠEVIĆ, A. ET AL.: DISTRIBUTION OF TREE FROGS (HYLA SPP.) IN Serbia 138 between the tree frog taxa was not yet recognized in national nomenclature, we propose the official Serbian names. The species H. arborea will keep the standard Serbian name "Gatalinka", while for the species H. orientalis we propose the name "Istočna gatalinka".
Relationship of intensity and directional interpretation of precompetitive anxiety with coping frequency and coping effectiveness
Authors: Vesković Ana , Stamenković Dragiša
Published: November 2023

Starting from the importance of competitive anxiety and coping for competitive achievement, this paper examines the relationships between these two groups of variables. The first goal was to determine the intensity and effect of anxiety, the frequency of application and the effectiveness of strategies and dimensions of coping. The second goal was to determine the relationship between the frequency of application and the effectiveness of coping strategies and dimensions. The third goal was to examine possible differences in the frequency of application and in the efficiency of coping dimensions between basketball players who experience anxiety and self-confidence of different degrees and who interpret their effects on performance differently. The sample consisted of 58 highly successful basketball players, who compete within the highest national level (Myear = 15.86; Msp.exp. = 5.85). Respondents completed the following questionnaires: SCAI-2, SCAI-2-d and CICS (with an added scale for coping efficiency). Basketball players experience low anxiety but strong self-confidence. They perceived that anxiety has a slightly negative effect and self-confidence has a positive effect on performance. They most often apply task-oriented coping and evaluate it as the most efficient. The association between frequency and perceived efficacy of coping is positive, ranging from moderate to very strong. Basketball players with a higher degree of cognitive anxiety are more likely to use distraction-oriented coping and disengagement-oriented coping, while those with higher somatic anxiety are more likely to use disengagement-oriented and task-oriented coping. The more pronounced the self-confidence, the more effective is basketball players assess task-oriented coping, and the less effective is disengagement-oriented coping. The obtained results can be used in psychological preparation for the competition.
Gender differences at mathematics competitions in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Vulović Nenad , Mihajlović Aleksandra , Milinković Jasmina
Published: November 2023

Global research has indicated that there are differences in mathematics achievement among students relative to their gender. The differences have decreased in the last couple of decades, but they have not completely disappeared. Mathematics competitions play an important role in increasing students' motivation, interest, and self-confidence, as well as in identifying and supporting mathematically gifted students. For this reason, the question is whether and to what extent there are differences in achievement at mathematics competitions relative to gender. The aim of this paper is to analyse the continuity of interest and students' achievement, and to investigate the trends at regional mathematics competitions relative to gender in the 2014-2023 period. The research sample consists of 53490 primary school students, from fourth to eighth grade. Quantitative and qualitative methods were applied. The results indicate that there are differences in participation and achievement relative to students' gender. In the observed period, there was a trend of an increased male representation. A slight decrease in the representation of boys was identified during the transition from earlier grades to subject teaching, and this difference becomes greater in the eighth grade. When it comes to achievement, there is a statistically significant difference, usually to the benefit of the boys, in 60% of cases. There are more boys among the 5% of the students with the highest achievement. The findings indicate that more attention should be paid to this issue and that the cause of the gender differences regarding participation and achievement at competitions should be identified and ways should be found for overcoming it.
What is the purpose of teaching philosophy at other academic courses?
Authors: Jovanović Milan , Dimić Zoran , Ristić-Gorgiev Slađana
Published: November 2023

What is the role and importance of philosophical education in other academic programs? There is surprisingly little relevant empirical research on this issue -the issue that has gained importance with the latest trend of reducing the representation of philosophy teaching in the education system of the Republic of Serbia. This is exactly what we deal with in this paper: we investigate the importance, value, and preferred conception of philosophical education in other, non-core academic studies, from the perspective of students, the main participants in the educational process. Our sample includes 151 participants, male and female students of the University of Niš, who answered open-ended questions using an online questionnaire about the contribution that philosophy courses had in their education and the possibility of giving more momentum to that contribution. We analyzed the obtained data qualitatively, using the method of thematic analysis. The results of our research show that students highly value the impact of philosophy courses, they believe that they contribute to the improvement of critical thinking and effective communication skills, a better understanding of problems, learning how to learn, building a worldview, and even -contrary to the usual conception of philosophy as a general education subject -to the better understanding of one's own profession. With certain limitations that must be taken into account, this research speaks in favor of the fact that philosophy education makes a significant contribution to the education of students of various vocations, and that there are strong reasons to oppose the trend of marginalization of philosophy in other academic courses. Also, the results suggest that in the light of the new changes, it is necessary to rethink the question of how to design philosophy courses in other academic curricula.
Pristupna tačka - katalog i normativna datoteka
Authors: Veselinović Bojana , Jašović Ivana
Published: November 2023

From the first Library in Alexandria and Mesopotamia to this days, librarian had a need to give their customer exact and precise information about requested topic. The history of authority control, starts in 17th century. From those days until today, librarian established rules and standard, which user would lead to authoroty file. This documents should contein different word, name or phrase on control subject language. Today we are close to forming authority files for the unique name heading. After a period of testing and checks according to the prescribed standards, the National Library of Serbia will be allow access to the OCLC and VIAF service. This means that our national institutions, should be joined the small number of countries that have succeeded in establishing a system of bibliographic control, and therefore the standards that this institution prescribe.
Školski bibliotekar neophodan činilac uspešnog obrazovno-vaspitnog sistema
Authors: Radovanović-Pejović Mirjana , Duković Ana , Jevtić Marina
Published: November 2023

The aim of modern library work in schools is to increase the efficiency of educational work and to ensure the quality of educational outcomes. The role of school librarians is to make a full contribution to the process, to improve teaching and extracurricular activities; to help students form into complete persons, contributing to the development of their potential and competencies. By introducing students to the world of books and reading, librarian needs to teach them that the literacy and reading are the basis of their knowledge whereas the skills for independent learning and lifelong learning are the imperative of the modern era. By strengthening the motivation of students to read during schooling, librarian influences on the stimulation of the imagination, the formation and development of critical thinking and self-expressing. Through continuous improvement and creative approach to school life and work, school librarians, taking the initiative and their active engagement should be imposed as an essential element in the development of the personality of each individual student.