bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STATUS PERUNDANGAN SABAH DALAM SEJARAH: PERUBAHAN DALAM PEMBENTUKAN ENTITI POLITIK DALAM ERA PRAKOLONIAL DAN KOLONIAL
Authors: A RAHMAN TANG ABDULLAH  , PANDIKAR AMIN MULIA  , MOHD SOHAIMI ESA
Published: August 2023

Makalah ini membincangkan status perundangan Sabah (North Borneo) sebagai entiti politik dalam perkembangan sejarah yang menyentuh perubahan kedudukan perundangannya dari zaman prakolonial ke zaman kolonial dan pascakemerdekaan. Ia merujuk kepada persoalan sama ada kedudukan Sabah sebagai satu entiti politik yang tunggal atau satu jajahan takluk yang tunggal semasa era prapenjajahan. Ia mengemukakan fakta sejarah yang menunjukkan bahawa Sabah hanya muncul sebagai satu entiti tunggal semasa zaman penjajahan dan pascakemerdekaan. Justeru, Sabah merupakan jajahan takluk semasa zaman prakolonial, sebuah tanah jajahan pada masa penjajahan dan merupakan sebuah negeri apabila menyertai pembentukan Persekutuan Malaysia pada tahun 1963. Hal ini juga menunjukkan bahawa Sabah tidak pernah menjadi sebuah negara dalam konteks kerangka politik Melayu tradisional dan negara bangsa (nationstate). Perbincangan ini bersandarkan analisis kandungan ke atas dokumen sejarah yang bersifat prima di samping sumber sekunder yang berkaitan.
 
This article discusses the legal status of Sabah (North Borneo) as a political entity in the historical development in reference to the changes in its legal status from pre-colonial to colonial and post-independence periods. It refers to the question of the status of Sabah as a single political entity or a single dominion during the pre-colonial period. It presents the historical facts which show that Sabah only emerged as a single political entity during colonial and post-independence periods. Hence, Sabah was actually a dominion during pre-colonial period, a colony during colonial period and a state when it joined the formation of the Federation of Malaysia in the year of 1963. This also shows that Sabah has never become a nation in the context of Malay traditional political framework and nation-state. The discussion is based on the content analysis on primary historical documents as well as relevant secondary sources.
ISSUES WITH IMPLEMENTING TEACHING MATERIALS FROM A STANDARDISED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: PERSPECTIVES AMONG ESL TEACHERS
Authors: WENDY HIEW  , JILL MURRAY
Published: August 2023

This study investigates the issues experienced by ESL teacher participants in implementing materials and activities from the Professional Up-skilling of English Language Teachers (ProELT) programme in their language classrooms. A review of past studies indicated limited research on large-scale, standardised professional development programmes involving English language teachers from primary and secondary schools (heterogeneous teaching levels) and urban and rural areas (heterogeneous districts) participating in the same programme. Hence, this study aims to fill this research gap by adopting a mixed methods explanatory sequential design utilising interviews, focus groups, a questionnaire survey and the ProELT coursebook. The findings reveal more than half of the modules in each section of the coursebook do not complement the Malaysia curriculum specifications for primary and secondary schools; this triangulates with the interview findings that most of the teachers found it challenging to adopt the ProELT teaching materials and activities in their lessons due to the lack of relevance of the course materials with their teaching curriculum and target students. In addition, findings from the questionnaire further substantiate the teachers’ suggestions that the ProELT content should complement the English language curriculum syllabus. The findings of this study have implications for the programme providers and the programme designers in designing future development programmes that cater to the teachers’ needs, personalising separate primary and secondary-level programme contents, and focusing on pedagogical content knowledge and subject matter vis-a-vis generic learning.
SUSTAINING LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP THROUGH LOVE, TRUST, AND DEDICATION AMONG MARRIED COUPLES
Authors: JOKI PERDANI SAWAI  , REZKI PERDANI SAWAI  , MAHIRAH MASDIN  , ABDUL RASHID ABDUL AZIZ
Published: August 2023

Today’s socio-economic aspects often shape the diverse family dynamics in which couples opt for long-distance marriages that require them to live separately and apart to earn better incomes. Living separately and away are certainly a challenge that requires appropriate action between the long-distance marriage couples. This study examines how love, trust, and commitment help married couples maintain their long-distance relationships. The importance of those three feelings in determining the continuation of marriages was the focus of the long-distance relationship factor. A total of 110 married couples living apart were the subject of the study in which intimacy, passion, and commitment comprised the three love-related dimensions that were measured. While commitment included the intention to persist, a sense of attachment, and a long-term perspective, trust was scored on a single domain. The Triangular Love Scale measured the love variable, the Dyadic Trust Scale gauged trust, the Investment Model Scale (IMS) measured commitment (Rusbult, Martz, & Agnew, 1998), and the Relationship Maintenance Scale evaluated marital maintenance. Passion (r =.294**, k.002) and trust (r =.249**, k.001) were found to have significant positive relationships with marital maintenance while only the commitment domain for long-term orientation had a similar relationship with marital maintenance (r =.199*, k.002). Therefore, the findings suggest that long-term commitment orientation, passion, and trust are likely to promote distance-separated married couples preserve their marriages. The implication is that those three facets are key drivers in preserving and enhancing long-distance marriage bonds among such couples.
Migration of Soil Ammonium- Nitrogen with Amended Poultry and Sheep Manures in Ultisols of Ihiagwa, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: H. A. Saka , B. U. Uzoho , C. M. Ahukaemere , U. N. Nkwopara
Published: August 2023

Soil management to synchronizing nutrient release with crop uptake is essential for sustainable plant production and environmental quality. Ammonium- nitrogen (NH4+- N) dynamics of poultry and sheep manures amended Ultisols in Ihiagwa, Southeastern Nigeria were evaluated. Their levels equivalent to 0, 30 and 60 % N of both poultry and sheep manures were applied in a 32 factorial arranged in randomized complete block setup with three replications. The NH4+- N was determined from four soil depths (0 – 5, 5 – 10, 10 – 20 and 20 – 40 cm) at different weeks (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks) after manures application (WAMA) in wet and dry seasons of 2019 and 2020. Soil NH4+- N differed with rates of poultry and sheep manures only and the integration of both manure at various soil depths, seasons and years. Concentrations of NH4+- N in most soil depths at both seasons and years were better with 60 % then 30 % N of poultry and sheep manures alone and with integrations of both manures better than single applications. Averaged over soil depths and periods after manure applications, soil ammonium- nitrogen was better in wet than dry seasons and in 2019 than 2020. Averaged over soil depths, manure rates, seasons and years, concentrations of NH4+- N varied and better at 3rd WAMA. Equally, concentrations of NH4+- N decreased down soil depths. Generally, good soil nutrient management will be useful for efficiency of nutrient and sustained crop yields. Further research is needed on the field to substantiate the findings.
Dampak Overcrowded Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Terhadap Upaya Pemenuhan Hak Kesehatan Warga Binaan Pemasyarakatan Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi Kasus Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas I Malang)
Authors: Yufianda Alfalah Naufal , Suarda I Gede Widhiana , Wildana Dina Tsalist , Tanuwijaya Fanny , Prihatmini Sapti
Published: August 2023

Pandemi Covid-19 yang melanda dunia terkhusus di Indonesia, menyebabkan Lapas menjadi salah satu tempat yang beresiko tinggi penyebaran Covid-19. Kondisi terebut diperparah dengan tingkat hunian Lapas yang melebihi kapasitas (overcrowded) menyebabkan diharuskan adanya penyesuaian kebijakan untuk menangani keadaan tersebut. Mengingat kondisi tersebut, maka berdampak pada pemenuhan hak-hak warga binaan pemasyarakatan didalamnya terutama hak mendapatkan akses kesehatan dan makanan yang layak. Hak untuk mendapatkan pelayanan kesehatan merupakan suatu hak asasi manusia dan harus diwujudkan sebagaimana diatur dalam Pancasila dan Undang-Undang Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945. Dengan mendapatkan pelayanan kesehatan yang baik dapat meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan yang lebih tinggi dari sebelumnya. elayanan kesehatan akan terganggu apabila jumlah tahanan dan narapidana tidak terkendali sehingga menciptakan situasi kelebihan kapasitas (overcrowded) sehingga menciptakan situasi yang dapat mengancam kesehatan narapidana. Dalam waktu yang bersamaan di tengah situasi overcrowded yang terjadi di Lapas di Indonesia, negara menghadapi situasi bencana non alam yang melanda dunia, yaitu pandemi Corona Virus Disiase (Covid-19) yang telah menyebar masif di Indonesia.
Kent Ölçeğinde Konutlara İlişkin Toplu Değer Değişiminin Makine Öğrenim Algoritmaları ile Analizi
Authors: TÜRKAN Merve , BOZDAĞ Aslı , KARKINLI Ahmet Emin , ULUCAN Adile Gülsüm
Published: August 2023

Taşınmaz değerlemesi kentsel alanda konumsal ve yapısal özelliklerin tarafsız ve objektif olarak değerlendirilmesini ifade etmektedir. Bu sürecin bilimsel tanımlanmasına ilişkin pek çok çalışma yapılmıştır. Literatürdeki çalışmalarda geleneksel, istatistiksel, çok kriterli karar analizleri ve yapay zekâ yöntemleri son yıllarda sıklıkla uygulanan yöntemlerdir. Günümüzde yapay zekâ yöntemleri taşınmaz değerleme sürecindeki çok sayıda taşınmaza ilişkin yapısal ve konumsal özellikleri analiz ederek ilişkilendirmekte ve taşınmazlara yönelik değer tahminleri gerçekleştirebilmektedir. Bu nedenle yapay zekâ yöntemleri taşınmaz değerleme sürecinin yönetilmesinde önemli bir araç konumundadır. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’nin Niğde kentinde yapısal kriterlerine ilişkin verileri bulunan 1200 taşınmazın istatistiksel analiz tekniklerinden Lineer Regresyon ve Makine Öğrenimi yöntemlerinden Yapay Sinir Ağları, Regresyon Ağaçları, Destek Vektör Regresyon ve Gaussian Process Regresyon algoritmaları kullanılmıştır. Sonuçta yapay sinir ağları yöntemi ile eğitilen modele göre elde edilen sonuçların tahmin performansının en yüksek doğruluk (R2: %84.92, RMSE: 0.0608) sağladığı tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma, literatürden farklı olarak kent bütününde toplu olarak taşınmazların değerlemesiyle gerçekleştirilmiş ve değerlemede 1200 taşınmaza ilişkin kriterler karşılaştırılarak yüksek doğrulukla değer tahmini elde edilmiştir.
A RAINHA GINGA E A VIRILIZAÇÃO DO GÊNERO FEMININO EM RELAÇÃO AO PODER
Authors: Nogueira Elce Nunes Nogueira da Costa e , Guerra Avaetê de Lunetta e Rodrigues , Araújo Eleno Marques de
Published: August 2023

A rainha Ginga marcou a história da Angola do século XVII, especialmente por ser o principal símbolo de resistência contra o colonialismo português. Muitas histórias e lendas foram criadas a seu respeito, foi sem dúvida uma das maiores estrategistas de batalha da história e uma eximia negociadora. A rainha Ginga exalava poder e virilidade, independente de seu gênero e sendo uma mulher à frente de seu tempo. Njinga Mbandi, como também era conhecida, defendeu o seu país e os seus ideais até sua morte em 1663, quando possuía 82 anos de idade. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um breve relato a respeito da rainha ginga e da virilização do gênero feminino em relação ao poder durante o seu reinado, o qual influenciou nas lutas futuras do povo e da mulher negra. Para tanto, será realizada uma revisão da literatura, por meio de um levantamento em obras de literatura e história, bem como artigos científicos publicados na internet a respeito desta temática. Foi possível concluir que os reflexos dos atos da rainha Ginga ainda se encontram muito presente nos dias atuais, tanto na história de luta do povo negro, como na história e evolução dos direitos das mulheres, sendo que, as mulheres angolanas possuem nos dias atuais uma considerável independência social, elas estão presentes no governo, na polícia, no exército, nos setores públicos e privados da vida e da economia do país, sendo a rainha Ginga, um modelo de liderança, luta e força para as mulheres angolanas de todas as gerações.
Ozone and water vapor variability in the polar middle atmosphere observed with ground-based microwave radiometers
Authors: Shi Guochun , Krochin Witali , Sauvageat Eric , Stober Gunter
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Leveraging continuous ozone and water vapor measurements with the two ground-based radiometers GROMOS-C and MIAWARA-C at Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (79∘ N, 12∘ E) that started in September 2015 and combining MERRA-2 and Aura-MLS datasets, we analyze the interannual behavior and differences in ozone and water vapor and compile climatologies of both trace gases describing the annual variation of ozone and water vapor at polar latitudes.
A climatological comparison of the measurements from our ground-based radiometers with reanalysis and satellite data was performed.
Overall differences between GROMOS-C and Aura-MLS ozone volume mixing ratio (VMR) climatology are mainly within ±7 % throughout the middle and upper stratosphere and exceed 10 % in the lower mesosphere (1–0.1 hPa) in March and October.
For the water vapor climatology, the average 5 % agreement is between MIAWARA-C and Aura-MLS water vapor VMR values throughout the stratosphere and mesosphere (100–0.01 hPa). The comparison to MERRA-2 yields an agreement that reveals discrepancies larger than 50 % above 0.2 hPa depending on the implemented radiative transfer schemes and other model physics.
Furthermore, we perform a conjugate latitude comparison by defining a virtual station in the Southern Hemisphere at the geographic coordinate (79∘ S, 12∘ E) to investigate interhemispheric differences in the atmospheric compositions. Both trace gases show much more pronounced interannual and seasonal variability in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere.
We estimate the effective water vapor transport vertical velocities corresponding to upwelling and downwelling periods driven by the residual circulation. In the Northern Hemisphere, the water vapor ascent rate (5 May to 20 June in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021 and 15 April to 31 May in 2019 and 2020) is 3.4 ± 1.9 mm s−1 from MIAWARA-C and 4.6 ± 1.8 mm s−1 from Aura-MLS, and the descent rate (15 September to 31 October in 2015–2021) is 5.0 ± 1.1 mm s−1 from MIAWARA-C and 5.4 ± 1.5 mm s−1 from Aura-MLS at the altitude range of about 50–70 km. The water vapor ascent (15 October to 30 November in 2015–2021) and descent rates (15 March to 30 April in 2015–2021) in the Southern Hemisphere are 5.2 ± 0.8 and 2.6 ± 1.4 mm s−1 from Aura-MLS, respectively.
The water vapor transport vertical velocities analysis further reveals a higher variability in the Northern Hemisphere and is suitable to monitor and characterize the evolution of the northern and southern polar dynamics linked to the polar vortex as a function of time and altitude.
Time-resolved measurements of the densities of individual frozen hydrometeors and of fresh snowfall
Authors: Singh Dhiraj Kumar , Pardyjak Eric , Garrett Timothy
Published: August 2023

Abstract. It is a challenge to obtain accurate measurements of the microphysical properties of delicate, structurally complex, frozen and semi-frozen hydrometeors. We present a new technique for the real-time measurement of the density of freshly fallen individual snowflakes. A new thermal-imaging instrument, the Differential Emissivity Imaging Disdrometer (DEID), is shown through laboratory and field experiments to be capable of providing accurate estimates of individual snowflake and bulk-snow hydrometeor density (which can be interpreted as snow-to-liquid ratio or SLR). The method exploits the rate of heat transfer during the melting of a hydrometeor on a heated metal plate, which is a function of the temperature difference between the hotplate surface and the top of the hydrometeor. The product of the melting speed and melting time yields an equivalent particle thickness normal to the hotplate surface, which can then be used in combination with the particle mass and area on the plate to determine a particle density. Uncertainties in estimates of particle density are approximately 4 % based on calibrations with laboratory-produced particles made from water and frozen solutions of salt and water, and from field comparisons with both high-resolution imagery of falling snow and traditional snowpack density measurements obtained at 12-hour intervals. For 17 storms, individual particle densities vary from 19 to 495 kg m-3 and storm-mean snow densities vary from 40 to 100 kg m-3. We observe probability distribution functions for hydrometeor density that are nearly Gaussian with kurtoses of ≈ 3 and skewnesses of ≈ 0.01.
Potential bioavailability of representative pyrogenic organic matter compounds in comparison to natural dissolved organic matter pools
Authors: Graham Emily B. , Song Hyun-Seob , Grieger Samantha , Garayburu-Caruso Vanessa A. , Stegen James C. , Bladon Kevin D. , Myers-Pigg Allison N.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Pyrogenic organic matter (PyOM) from wildfires impacts river
corridors globally and is widely regarded as resistant to biological
degradation. Though recent work suggests PyOM may be more bioavailable than
historically perceived, estimating bioavailability across its chemical
spectrum remains elusive. To address this knowledge gap, we assessed
potential bioavailability of representative PyOM compounds relative to
ubiquitous dissolved organic matter (DOM) with a substrate-explicit model.
The range of potential bioavailability of PyOM was greater than natural DOM;
however, the predicted thermodynamics, metabolic rates, and carbon use
efficiencies (CUEs) overlapped significantly between all OM pools. Compound type
(e.g., natural versus PyOM) had approximately 6-fold less impact on predicted
respiration rates than simulated carbon and oxygen limitations. Within PyOM,
the metabolism of specific chemistries differed strongly between unlimited
and oxygen-limited conditions – degradations of anhydrosugars, phenols, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were more favorable under oxygen
limitation than other molecules. Notably, amino sugar-like, protein-like, and lignin-like PyOM had lower carbon use efficiencies relative to natural DOM
of the same classes, indicating potential impacts in process-based model
representations. Overall, our work illustrates how similar PyOM
bioavailability may be to that of natural DOM in the river corridor,
furthering our understanding of how PyOM may influence riverine
biogeochemical cycling.
Machine learning methods to predict Sea Surface Temperature and Marine Heatwave occurrence: a case study of the Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Bonino Giulia , Galimberti Giuliano , Masina Simona , McAdam Ronan , Clementi Emanuela
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Marine heatwaves (MHWs) have significant social and ecological impacts, necessitating the prediction of these extreme events to prevent and mitigate their negative consequences and provide valuable information to decision-makers about MHW-related risks. In this study, machine learning (ML) techniques are applied to predict Sea Surface Temperature (SST) time series and Marine Heatwaves (MHWs) in 16 regions of the Mediterranean Sea. ML algorithms, including Random Forest (RForest), Long short-term memory (LSTM), and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), are used to create competitive predictive tools for SST. The ML models are designed to forecast SST and MHWs up to 7 days ahead. Alongside SST, other relevant atmospheric variables are utilized as potential predictors of MHWs. Datasets from the European Space Agency Climate Change Initiative (ESA CCI SST) v2.1 and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ERA5 reanalysis from 1981 to 2021 are used to train and test the ML techniques. The results show that ML methods, particularly RForest and LSTM, performed well with minimum Root Mean Square Errors (RMSE) of about 0.1 °C at a 1-day lead time and maximum values of about 0.8 °C at a 7-day lead time. Importantly, the ML techniques outperform the dynamical Copernicus Mediterranean Forecasting System (MedFS) for both SST and MHW forecasts, especially in the early forecast days. For MHW forecasting, ML methods outperform MedFS up to 3-day lead time in most regions, while MedFS shows superior skill at 5-day lead time in 9 out of 16 regions. All methods in all regions predict the occurrence of MHWs with a confidence level greater than 50 %. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of incoming solar radiation as a significant predictor of SST variability along with SST itself.
Agronomic and edaphic drought relations. A semiarid rangeland case
Authors: Martin-Sotoca Juan J. , Sanz Ernesto , Saa-Requejo Antonio , Moratiel Rubén , Almeida-Ñauñay Andrés F. , Tarquis Ana M.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The dynamic of rangelands results from complex interactions between vegetation, soil, climate, and human activity. In arid and semiarid areas, rainfall coefficients of variability are over 30 %. This scenario makes rangeland's condition challenging to monitor, and degradation assessment should be carefully considered to study grazing pressures. In the present work, we study the interaction of vegetation and soil moisture in arid rangelands, using vegetation and soil moisture indexes. We aim to study the feasibility of using water soil moisture (soil drought) as a warning index for vegetation drought. An arid agricultural region in the southeast of Spain, in the province of Almeria (Los Vélez), was selected for this study. MODIS images, with 250 and 500 m spatial resolution, from 2002 to 2019, were acquired to calculate the anomaly (Z-score) for the Vegetation Condition Index (ZVCI) and the Water Condition Index (ZWCI). ZVCI was calculated using the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). Soil moisture component (W) was obtained using the Optical Trapezoid Model (OPTRAM). The probability of coincidence of their negative anomalies between ZVCI and ZWCI, with lags between them, was calculated. The results show that for specific seasons, the anomaly of the water content index had a strong probability of informing in advance where the negative anomaly of VCI will decrease. Soil water content and vegetation indices show more similar dynamics in the months with lower temperatures (from autumn to spring). In these months, given the low temperatures, precipitation leads the vegetation growth. In the following months, water availability depends on evapotranspiration and vegetation type as the temperature rises and the precipitation falls. The stronger relationship between precipitation and vegetation from autumn to the beginning of spring is reflected in the feasibility of ZWCI to aid the prediction of vegetation index anomalies. During these months, using ZWCI and ZVCI as warning indices are possible for two Spanish semiarid rangeland areas: Los Vélez (Almería) and Bajo Aragón (Teruel). Particularly, November to January showed an average increase of 20–30 % in the predictability of vegetation index anomalies. We find other periods of relevant increment in the predictability as March and April for Los Vélez, and July, August and September for Bajo Aragón.
O slogan e a sua proteção jurídica no universo da concorrência
Authors: Garcia Fernandes Almir
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is on the business performance in the universe of offering products by digital media, as a form of economic promotion and protection of the distinctive signs of the entrepreneur, especially on the slogan, which, even without having a specific record, represents a significant business asset in attracting of the clientele. The research extends not only to the digital media market and the dissemination of company slogans, but also the relationships arising from this exploitation, whether in intellectual property and in the misuse of these advertising signs by unauthorized third parties. Answers to some questions will be presented, such as: are there still mechanisms for recording advertising signals today? What requirements must advertising signs meet in order to receive protection from unfair competition? What differentiates advertising and marketing signals? Does the use of the internet as a means of promoting products and services increase the possibility of violating advertising signals? Can the violation of the advertising sign characterize unfair competition? It is intended to demonstrate, through the deductive method, the legal relationships arising from the exploitation of the market through digital media, as well as the legal protection given to advertising signs, relating them to the restraint of unfair competition.
Acute Effects of Back Squat Combined with Different Elastic Band Resistance on Vertical Jump Performance in Collegiate Basketball Players
Authors: Shi Lin , Ye Xin , Han Dong , Yang Chengbo , Tu Yanhao
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of back squat exercise with or without elastic band on countermovement jump performance. Thirteen collegiate male basketball players (age: 20.5 ± 0.9 years; height: 188.5 ± 8.5 cm; body mass: 82.8 ± 12.9 kg) completed 5 familiarization and 4 experimental sessions separated by at least 48 hours. In the experimental sessions, the order of the conditions was randomized so that the participants performed 1 set of 3 repetitions of barbell back squat at 85% of their one-repetition maximum (1-RM), 1 set of 3 repetitions of back squat at 85% 1-RM with 20% variable resistance training (VRT), 30%VRT, or 40%VRT of the total load coming from the elastic band. Countermovement jump performance was assessed before (baseline), 30 seconds, 3 minutes, 6 minutes, and 9 minutes following each condition. Jump height, rate of force development, peak power, and vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and medial gastrocnemius electromyography data were collected. Compared with the baseline, 30%VRT significantly improved jump height at 3 minutes post-exercise by 1.3 cm (P < 0.001) and 6 minutes post-exercise by 1.2 cm (P = 0.005); 40%VRT significantly improved jump height from 30 seconds up to the 9th minute (1.2 to 1.9 cm, P ≤ 0.036). The superior jump height was also accompanied by improved kinetic and electromyography data. No significant changes were observed in the barbell back squat and 20%VRT conditions. In conclusion, back squat at 85% 1-RM with 40% elastic band resistance led to superior vertical jump performance with an optimal time window of 3 minutes.
Day 1 Panel 2: How Bias Manifests in New York State's Family Law System
Authors: Hamra Ahmad  , Jacqueline Franchetti  , Linda Lopez  , Carolyn Springer  , Shain Filcher  , Rachel Braunstein
Published: August 2023

Day 1 – October 13, 2022 Keynote Panel 2: How Bias Manifests in New York State's Family Law System
Day 2 Panel 1: Protecting the Child: Focus on Intimate Partner Violence and Custody Law
Authors: Angela Yeboah  , Kara Bellew  , Joan Meier  , Michael Scherz  , Anne-Marie Jolly  , Ally Cable
Published: August 2023

Day 2 – October 14, 2022 Panel 1: Protecting the Child: Focus on Intimate Partner Violence and Custody Law
Pengelolaan Rantai-Pasok Air Politeknik Industri Logam Morowali Berbasis Industri 4.0
Authors: Justiadi Justiadi , Rianto Muhammad Ikbal , Toha Isa Setiasyah
Published: August 2023

Permasalahan pengelolaan rantai-pasok air adalah: air kebutuhan utama, distribusi air buruk, ongkos operasional mahal, keterbatasan sumber daya manusia yang terampil, dan tantangan baru seperti pemanasan global. Untuk menjawab permasalahan tersebut diperlukan pemanfaatan solusi digital dan teknologi cerdas agar ketahanan operasi, peningkatan produktivitas, keselamatan dan keamanan rantai-pasok air terjamin. Penelitian ini merancang bangun sistem pengelolaan rantai-pasok air berbasis pada teknologi Industri 4.0, dengan studi kasus pengelolaan rantai-pasok air kampus Politeknik Industri Logam Morowali dengan tujuan agar distribusi dan ketersediaan air terjaga. Teknologi Industri 4.0 yang dibangun adalah cyber physical system yang meliputi: otomasi sistem fisik, perangkat IoT, dan cloud. Terdapat perangkat-perangkat IoT di 11 lokasi penampungan air sebagai sumber data yang berfungsi sebagai nodes layer IoT yang berkomunikasi melalui frekuensi radio menggunakan Xbee untuk mengatasi area yang tidak terjangkau jaringan internet. Aktifitas nodes pada jaringan ini dibaca dan difilter oleh Activity Service kemudian dikirim ke database MYSQL melalui jaringan internet. Node Activity Service juga menyimpan data ke memori eksternal AT24C32 sebagai backup data jika jaringan internet hilang. Hasil pengembangan sistem pengelolaan rantai pasok air berupa otomasi sistem fisik dan perangkat IoT serta pemanfaatan teknologi I4.0 dengan membangun cloud untuk: IoT, communication network, dan computing. Setelah sistem terpasang, pemantauan dan pengisian air terjadi secara otomatis, petugas memperbaiki ketika ada yang bermasalah. Dengan demikian penerapan teknologi I4.0 pada sistem rantai pasok air dapat memberikan manfaat berupa peningkatan pelayanan penggunaan air dengan menjaga pendistribusian dan ketersediaan air.
Cody Firearms Museum Object Acquisitions: 2022
Authors: Michael Danny
Published: August 2023

This is an abridged list of object acquisitions made by the Cody Firearms Museum in 2022. The museum hopes that by publishing lists of these items we can increase transparency surrounding our ongoing collecting whilst keeping researchers informed as to what new material might be available for study. Wherever possible the source of the artefact is listed, although is some cases a donor may have asked to remain anonymous or not be identified publicly. In such cases, we have used the language, “Gifted to the Cody Firearms Museum”. We have also omitted loans since they are not part of our core collection. Any long-term loans that are later donated will be included in the relevant list when the donation occurs. We publish the acquisition list for the preceding year in the spring–summer issue of each following year.
Agrohomoeopathy: Bridging Nature and Agriculture for Sustainable Crop Health
Authors: Surekha T. , Maniprasad G.
Published: August 2023

Agro-Homeopathy is an emerging field of science that seeks to revolutionize agricultural practices by integrating the principles of homeopathy with sustainable farming methods. This innovative approach aims to promote crop health, enhance productivity, and reduce the reliance on conventional chemical inputs. Drawing inspiration from homeopathy, which focuses on stimulating the self-healing abilities of living organisms, Agro-Homeopathy utilizes potentized remedies to treat and prevent diseases in crops.
These remedies are then applied to crops in various forms, such as sprays, soil treatments, or through irrigation systems. By stimulating the plant's natural defense mechanisms and strengthening its vitality, Agro-Homeopathy aims to create an optimal environment for crops to thrive.
The potential benefits of Agro-Homeopathy are manifold. Firstly, it offers a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical pesticides and fertilizers, minimizing environmental contamination and reducing the risk of chemical residues in food. Secondly, Agro-Homeopathy has shown promising results in enhancing crop resistance to diseases, pests, and adverse environmental conditions. Additionally, it has the potential to improve nutrient uptake, strengthen plant roots, and promote overall plant vigor. Rigorous scientific studies are needed to evaluate its effectiveness across different crops, regions, and farming systems.
In conclusion, Agro-Homeopathy holds great promise as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to agriculture. By harnessing the power of natural remedies and principles of homeopathy, this field of science offers a holistic and harmonious way of nurturing crops, supporting biodiversity, and safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Keywords: Homoeopathy, Agro-Homoeopathy, Biotic and Abiotic stress, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides.
A Clinical Study on the Efficiency of Homoeopathic Medicines in the Treatment of Gout with an Evaluation Based on Serum Uric Acid Level
Authors: K. Shibina
Published: August 2023

Gout was first described by “Hippocrates". The term ‘gout’ is derived from Latin word ‘gutta’ and French word ‘gote’, both meaning a drop of liquid. Hundred years ago the gout was thought to be caused by drops of viscous humors that seeped from blood into the joints. It has been known as “the disease of kings” because of its association with the kind of over indulgence in food and wine, which only the rich and powerful could afford. Among the lengthy list of metabolic disease, gout is by far the most common one arising either from the enzymatic malfunctioning of purine synthesis or metabolism resulting in the over production of uric acid or else its poor clearance due to faulty performance of the kidneys. Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis worldwide; gout and hyperuricemia are on the rise owing mainly to dietary changes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome and increased age. In the past two decades the prevalence of gout has doubled owing mostly to changes in diet.

Keywords: Gout, Homoeopathy, Serum Uric Acid Level, Tophi, podagra
Audit committee characteristics and firm performance in Jordan: The moderating effect of board of directors’ ownership
Authors: Almomani Tareq Mohammad , Almomani Mohammad Abdullah , Obeidat Mohammed Ibrahim Sultan , Alathamneh Mustafa Saeed , Alrabei Ali Mahmoud , Al-Tahrawi Mahmoud Ali Abdullah , Almajali Dmaithan
Published: August 2023

The study examines whether audit committee (AC) characteristics influence firm performance, and whether this relationship is moderated by board of director’s (BOD) ownership. The sample is listed manufacturing firms in Jordan. AC characteristics, as an indicator of corporate governance mechanism, include its size, meeting frequency, independence, and experience. Firm performance is proxied by return on assets (ROA). Thirty firms are included in the sample. Data are collected from 2015 to 2021 for a total of 210 observations. The first model indicates that AC meetings and independence positively and significantly influence firm performance. On the other hand, AC size is not a significant predictor of firm performance. The second model shows that the interaction effects (AC size, AC independence, and AC experience) are significant and positive on firm performance. The results provide insights on how to improve AC effectiveness so as to improve the performance of listed manufacturing firms in Jordan. They also suggest the significance of BOD ownership in enhancing internal corporate governance mechanisms, particularly the AC. Jordanian policy makers must therefore ensure the effectiveness of these mechanisms, especially AC, through relevant regulations and recommendations.
The role of product knowledge, sales environment, and information matching on salesperson adaptability
Authors: Mardiyono Aris , Sukresna I Made
Published: August 2023

To increase salesperson performance, this study will examine how product knowledge, sales environment, and information suitability affect salesperson adaptation. Random sampling is the approach that is utilized for sampling. 115 respondents from small and medium-sized batik business salespeople in the city of Pekalongan made up the study's sample in Central Java, Indonesia. The AMOS 21 program uses structural equation modeling (SEM) as an analysis tool. According to the study's findings, salesperson adaptability is significantly positively influenced by product knowledge, significantly positively by the sales environment, significantly positively by information appropriateness, and significantly positively by salesperson performance.
The effect of financial knowledge, financial behavior and digital financial capabilities on financial inclusion, financial concern and performance in MSMEs in East Java
Authors: Sari Yuliyanti Wulan , Nugroho Mulyanto , Rahmiyati Nekky
Published: August 2023

This study aims to prove and analyze the effect of financial knowledge, financial behavior, and digital financial capabilities on financial inclusion, financial concern, and performance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in East Java. The population used in this study was 1,387,854 Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) actors in East Java, which is located in the Gerbangk ertasusila area. The sample in this study were 395 respondents who were determined by the non-probability sampling method. In this study a questionnaire research instrument was used, namely a set of questions answered to respondents to obtain written information related to research variables and used the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis technique. The results of the study show that: (1) Financial knowledge has a significant effect on financial inclusion, (2) Financial behavior has a significant effect on financial inclusion, (3) Digital financial capability has a significant effect on financial inclusion, (4) ) Financial inclusion has no significant effect on financial problems, (5) Financial knowledge has a significant effect on financial concerns, (6) Financial behavior has a positive and significant effect on financial concerns, (7) Digital financial capability has a significant effect on financial concern, (8) Financial knowledge has an insignificant effect on MSME performance, (9) Financial Behavior has no significant effect on MSME performance, (10) Digital financial capability has no significant effect on MSME performance, (11) Financial inclusion has a positive and significant effect on MSME performance. (12) Financial concern has a positive and significant effect on MSME performance.
The impact of business intelligence tools on sustaining financial report quality in Jordanian commercial banks
Authors: Alshehadeh Abdul Razzak , Elrefae Ghaleb Awad , Belarbi Abdelhafid K. , Qasim Amer , Al-Khawaja Haneen A.
Published: August 2023

The objective of this study was to showcase the influence of Business Intelligence (BI) tools, such as Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, Data Mining (DM), Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), and Document Management Systems (DMS), on maintaining the quality of financial reports in Jordanian commercial banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. Two approaches were employed to achieve the research objectives: a descriptive-analytical approach involving the development of a questionnaire to gather primary data on the independent variables associated with BI tools (OLAP, ETL, DM, RDBMS, DMS), and an applied approach to evaluate the dependent variable represented by the sustainability of financial report quality, utilizing the financial statements of commercial banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange from (2016 to 2021). Data analysis and hypothesis testing were conducted using statistical software (SPSS) through multiple regression analysis. The results of the statistical data analysis and input from the research community indicated that the sustainability of financial report quality, as a valuable asset for banks, relies on the utilization of Business Intelligence tools. IT professionals in commercial banks perceive a statistically significant impact of BI tools on maintaining the quality of financial reports. Consequently, the management of commercial banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange should prioritize the effective utilization of Business Intelligence tools, as their potential lies in aiding the accounting process to achieve its objectives, which ultimately contribute to the sustainability of financial reports. By employing these tools accurately and efficiently in accounting practices, all stages of the accounting process can be influenced, enabling the transformation of available data into information that benefits decision-makers both internally and externally within the banking environment.
Quality management application and educational performance in higher education institutions: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Ghaith Yahya , Ghosh Uday Kumar , Guerra Michael A. , Hammouri Qais , Alkhuzaie Yazan Abdalmajeed , Ghaith Malak
Published: August 2023

Quality management has become inevitable and ubiquitous in higher education, especially given the increasing competition in both industry and professional orientation. To date, there has been no broad consensus about the trends and determinants in this field despite research existing for several decades now. Experts disagree on the use and impact of quality management systems in higher education, and there is a considerable geographical disparity in terms of the progress made in the field. In this article, a bibliometric analysis consisting of data from 966 articles from the Web of Science database (scanned extant literature) was to identify the most pertinent papers, sources, authors, countries, publication dynamics, and themes. It reveals a comprehensive quality management assessment in higher education. It also revealed the most prominent role of service-quality leadership in current research and quality culture, training, performance, and improvement techniques as the areas relevant for future research. Several countries need to refocus their effort on improvement in quality training and the impact of quality management in the higher education context.
Competitive strategy development through green supply chain practices
Authors: Sharabati Abdel-Aziz Ahmad , Almokdad Nada Mahmoud , Marei Ahmad , Abusaimeh Hesham
Published: August 2023

Nowadays, the topic of preserving the environment and serving local communities is a hot issue. Hence, this study aims to explore how the green supply chain affects Jordan's pharmaceutical manufacturing industry's ability to compete globally. This study's research methodology is quantitative, descriptive, and cause-effect. Data was gathered from a sample of 124 managers selected randomly from a pool of 300 managers working in 10 out of 14 pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations. The study tool underwent evaluations for normality, validity, and reliability before the data were subjected to descriptive analysis and a correlation analysis was performed between variables. Finally, hypothesis testing was conducted through the application of multiple regression analysis. The findings show that green practices affect competitive strategy, where green operations were having the highest effect on competitive strategies, then green purchasing, and green selling, respectively. The study's conclusions show that the adoption of a green supply chain improves the competitiveness of the Jordanian pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Accordingly, the study recommends that Jordanian pharmaceutical manufacturing companies should include green supply chain practices in their daily supply practices to increase the competitiveness of the organizations.
Online fraud victimisation in Australia: Risks and protective factors
Authors: Emami Catherine , Smith Russell , Jorna Penny
Published: August 2023

Online fraud includes dating or romance scams, deceptive sales of products and services, dishonest investment schemes, lottery or inheritance scams, working from home scams or lottery fraud involving false prize draws or sweepstakes. These frauds are costly not only in their financial impact on business and government, but also because of the detrimental impact they have on victims. To gain a better understanding of online consumer fraud, the Australian Institute of Criminology worked with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to compare a matched sample of victims and non-victims. This study aimed to identify and quantify the factors that make some individuals more vulnerable to consumer fraud than others. It was found that greater familiarity with online activities resulted in a reduced likelihood of victimisation and that victims were more likely to have used money wire transfers and electronic funds transfers to send money in response to scam invitations than other forms of payment. These findings support the development of targeted awareness-raising campaigns focusing on the online behaviour most likely to lead to fraud victimisation. It offers policymakers and consumer affairs organisations opportunities to better target fraud prevention and education initiatives.
Indigenous deaths in custody: 25 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
Authors: Gannoni Alexandra , Bricknell Samantha
Published: August 2023

Twenty-five years has passed since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC). This paper examines the trends and characteristics of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1991–92, using data obtained through the National Deaths in Custody Program (NDICP). NDICP data show Indigenous prisoners are now less likely than non-Indigenous prisoners to die in prison custody, largely due to a decrease in the death rate of Indigenous prisoners from 1999–2000 to 2005–06. Coinciding with this decrease in the death rate of Indigenous prisoners is a decrease in the hanging death rate of Indigenous prisoners. Monitoring trends and characteristics of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous deaths in custody supports the development of proactive strategies addressing this important issue.
National Deaths in Custody Program: Deaths in custody in Australia 2015–16
Authors: Gannoni Alexandra , Bricknell Samantha
Published: August 2023

Delivered by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), the National Deaths in Custody Program (NDICP) is responsible for monitoring the extent and nature of deaths occurring in prison, police custody and youth detention in Australia since 1980. In the 25th year since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC), this report contains detailed information on deaths in both prison and police custody and custody-related operations in 2015–16, and compares these findings to longer term trends. No deaths occurred in youth detention in 2015–16.