bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Scenario Analysis to Improve Ammonia Concentrations Along the Rosetta Branch in the Nile Delta, Egypt
Authors: El-Sadek Alaa , Radwan Mona , Willems Patrick
Published: June 2022

A physico-chemical water quality model has been developed for the Rosetta Branch in the Nile Delta, making use of the MIKE11 river modeling software of DHI Water & Environment (DHI, 2002). The physico-chemical water quality (WQ) module of MIKE11 was linked with a detailed full hydrodynamic (HD) model developed for the same Rosetta Branch, and also implemented in the MIKE11 modeling system. The WQ model aims to describe and predict concentrations of dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and nitrogen in the form of ammonia (NH4-N) and nitrate (NO3-N), taking into consideration advection, dispersion and the most important biological, chemical and physical processes. All significant pollution sources along the Rosetta Branch were considered. The paper discusses scenario analyses carried out with the model. Scenarios of ammonia concentration reduction along the drains by 30%, 50% and 70% have been simulated, according to suggested treatment scenarios. Also the effect of an increase in the upstream inflow discharges at Delta Barrage during low flow conditions, have been analyzed. Based on these analyses, most efficient measures were suggested to improve the current status of the branch water quality.
Fruit Characteristics and Chemical Proprieties of Juice and Seeds of Three Opuntia ficus indica Cultivars
Authors: Tlili Nizar , El-Guizani T. , Nasri Nizar , Triki S.
Published: June 2022

Morphological parameter and biochemical proprieties of three Tunisian Opuntia ficus indica cultivars (Thorny, Gialla and Rossa) were investigated. Large variations were observed between the mean values of the different cactus cultivars. The source of this variation is probably the genetic without excluding the geographic effects. Gialla and Rossa seems more preferment especially for the consumers. Moreover, seeds of cactus are rich in oil, phytosterols and proteins. The data obtained in this study will be important as an indication of the potentially nutraceutical, economic and industrial utility of seeds of cactus fruit as a new source of oils and proteins.
“And Your Point?” Designing and Making Dynamic Presentations
Authors:   Qualtech Resource Group, Inc., Motz Randy A.
Published: June 2022

Effective communication of ideas and principles is the foundation of every aspect of training, quality control, and product promotion. But no matter how important the training concept, innovative the idea or cutting-edge the product, effective communication can be undermined by poor presentation. Attendees will be shown examples of common, ineffective presentation styles, and then will be provided with practical, proven advice and methods to make every presentation dynamic and memorable.
A RELAÇÃO DE EMPREGO DOS MOTORISTAS DE APLICATIVOS, A LUZ DA JURISPRUDÊNCIA
Authors: Costa Cristian Fabian Soledade , Duarte Icaro de Souza
Published: June 2022

A modernidade tem trazido mudanças efetivas na sociedade. Com o advento da globalização e o avanço tecnolígico na área de comunicação as profissões sofrerão fortes mudanças no modus operandi ao longo do tempo e as legislações não tiveram essa mudança brisca respeitando essa mesma velocidade. Dado a isso, na área do transporte de passageiros não se furtou a isso, além dos conhecidos taxis, surgiram várias empresas de transporte de pessoas por aplicativo, onde motoristas disposibilizam seus carros para o transporte terceirizando seu serviço para operadoas desses aplicativos, Dentro desse viés a legislação vigente fala de responsabilidade subsidiada, porém a ausência de uma lei específica, a falta de jurisprudência atua e atualizada deixam lacunas nas leis para a tomada de descisões sobre a relação emprego e prestação de serviços desses motoristas de aplicativos. Sobre essas grandes mudanças não coabitaram com as novas demandas surgidas no campo trabalhista gerando confusão nas decisões e até mesmo trazendo certas dificuldades aos juristas nas decisões da criação de jurisprudência.Portanto, é preciso uma revisão bibliográfica, de forma a percepção de pareceres, um novo olhar legislativo, observando as nuances das escritas a fim de traçar parâmetros interpretativos para estabelecer conceitos sobre essa relação de emprego, onde não está claro o posicionamento de ambos, nem se quer o posicionamento da ordenação jurídica a esse respeito.
Discrepancy in assimilated atmospheric CO over East Asia in 2015–2020 by assimilating satellite and surface CO measurements
Authors: Tang Zhaojun , Chen Jiaqi , Jiang Zhe
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Satellite and surface carbon monoxide (CO) observations have been widely
used to investigate the sources and variabilities of atmospheric CO.
However, comparative analyses to explore the effects of satellite and
surface measurements on atmospheric CO assimilations are still lacking. Here
we investigate the assimilated atmospheric CO over East Asia in 2015–2020, via
assimilating CO measurements from the Measurement of Pollution in the
Troposphere (MOPITT) instrument and Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (MEE)
monitoring network. We find noticeable inconsistencies in the assimilations:
the adjusted CO columns (Xco) are about 162, 173 and 172 ppb by assimilating
surface CO measurements, in contrast to 138–144, 149–155 and 144–151 ppb by
assimilating MOPITT CO observations over East China, the North China Plain (NCP),
and the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), respectively. These inconsistencies could be
associated with possible representation errors due to differences between
urban and regional CO backgrounds. Furthermore, the adjusted surface CO
concentrations are about 631, 806, and 657 ppb by assimilating surface CO
measurements, in contrast to 418–427, 627–639 and 500–509 ppb by
assimilating MOPITT CO observations over East China, NCP, and YRD,
respectively; assimilations of normalized surface CO measurements (to
mitigate the influences of representation errors) indicate declines of CO
columns by about 2.2, 2.1, and 1.8 ppb yr−1, in contrast to 0.63–0.86,
0.97–1.29, and 1.0–1.27 ppb yr−1 by assimilating MOPITT CO measurements over East
China, South Korea, and Japan, respectively. These discrepancies reflect the
different vertical sensitivities of satellite and surface observations in
the lower and free troposphere. This work demonstrates the importance of
integrating information from satellite and surface measurements to provide a
more accurate evaluation of atmospheric CO changes.
GNOM v1.0: an optimized steady-state model of the modern marine neodymium cycle
Authors: Pasquier Benoît , Hines Sophia K. V. , Liang Hengdi , Wu Yingzhe , Goldstein Steven L. , John Seth G.
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Spatially distant sources of neodymium (Nd) to the ocean that carry different isotopic signatures (εNd) have been shown to trace out major water masses and have thus been extensively used to study large-scale features of the ocean circulation both past and current. While the global marine Nd cycle is qualitatively well understood, a complete quantitative determination of all its components and mechanisms, such as the magnitude of its sources and the paradoxical conservative behavior of εNd, remains elusive. To make sense of the increasing collection of observational Nd and εNd data, in this model description paper we present and describe the Global Neodymium Ocean Model (GNOM) v1.0, the first inverse model of the global marine biogeochemical cycle of Nd. The GNOM is embedded in a data-constrained steady-state circulation that affords spectacular computational efficiency, which we leverage to perform systematic objective optimization, allowing us to make preliminary estimates of biogeochemical parameters. Owing to its matrix representation, the GNOM model is additionally amenable to novel diagnostics that allow us to investigate open questions about the Nd cycle with unprecedented accuracy. This model is open-source and freely accessible, is written in Julia, and its code is easily understandable and modifiable for further community developments, refinements, and experiments.
Acceptance and reverification testing for industrial computed tomography – a simulative study on geometrical misalignments
Authors: Wohlgemuth Florian , Hausotte Tino , Schmidt Ingomar , Kimmig Wolfgang , Imkamp Karl Dietrich
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Acceptance and reverification testing for industrial X-ray computed tomography (CT) is described in different standards (E DIN EN ISO 10360-11:2021-04, 2021; VDI/VDE 2630 Blatt 1.3, 2011; ASME B89.4.23-2020, 2020). The characterisation and testing of CT system performance are often achieved with test artefacts containing spheres. This simulative study characterises the influence of different geometrical error sources – or geometrical misalignments – on these sphere measurements. The two measurands on which this study focuses are the sphere centre-to-centre distances and the sphere probing form errors. One difference between the current draft of the ISO 10360-11 standard (E DIN EN ISO 10360-11:2021-04, 2021) and the VDI/VDE standard 2630 part 1.3 (VDI/VDE 2630 Blatt 1.3, 2011) as well as the ASME standard B89.4.23 (ASME B89.4.23-2020, 2020) are the differences for the sphere centre-to-centre distances that need to be measured. The VDI/VDE standard and the ASME standard require measurements of these kinds of distances of up to 66 % of the possible maximum distance within the measurement volume, while the ISO draft asks for measurements of up to 85 % of the possible maximum distance. This requirement needs to be considered in connection with the maximum permissible error (MPE) specification for these sphere distance measurements. This MPE should be specified as a linear function of the nominal distance or a constant value or a combination thereof (compare definition 9.2 of ISO 10360-1:2000 + Cor.1:2002 (DIN EN ISO 10360-1:2003-07, 2003)), and thus, the linearity of the length-dependent maximum measurement error of the sphere distance measurements is of interest. This simulative study inspects to what extent this linearity can be observed for CT measurements under the influence of different geometric errors. Further, the question is whether measurement lengths above 66 % necessitate a change in the MPE specification. Thus, an automatic identification of cases that might affect the MPE specification is proposed, and these cases are inspected manually. A second aspect of this study is the impact of geometrical misalignments on the probing form errors of a measured sphere. The probing form error also needs to be specified. Thus, whether and how it is influenced by the misalignments is also of interest. Based on our simulations, we conclude that probing form errors and sphere centre-to-centre distances of up to 66 % of the maximum possible measurement length within the measurement volume are sufficient
for acceptance testing concerning geometrical misalignments – each geometrical misalignment can be detected well with at least one of these two measurands.
Altimetric observation of wave attenuation through the Antarctic marginal ice zone using ICESat-2
Authors: Brouwer Jill , Fraser Alexander D. , Murphy Damian J. , Wongpan Pat , Alberello Alberto , Kohout Alison , Horvat Christopher , Wotherspoon Simon , Massom Robert A. , Cartwright Jessica , Williams Guy D.
Published: June 2022

Abstract. The Antarctic marginal ice zone (MIZ) is a highly dynamic region where sea ice interacts with ocean surface waves generated in ice-free areas of the Southern Ocean. Improved large-scale (satellite-based) estimates of MIZ extent and variability are crucial for understanding atmosphere–ice–ocean interactions and biological processes and detection of change therein. Legacy methods for defining the MIZ are typically based on sea ice concentration thresholds and do not directly relate to the fundamental physical processes driving MIZ variability. To address this, new techniques have been developed to measure the spatial extent of significant wave height attenuation in sea ice from variations in Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) surface heights. The poleward wave penetration limit (boundary) is defined as the location where significant wave height attenuation equals the estimated error in significant wave height. Extensive automated and manual acceptance/rejection criteria are employed to ensure confidence in along-track wave penetration width estimates due to significant cloud contamination of ICESat-2 data or where wave attenuation is not observed. Analysis of 304 ICESat-2 tracks retrieved from four months of 2019 (February, May, September and December) reveals that sea-ice-concentration-derived MIZ width estimates are far narrower (by a factor of ∼ 7 on average) than those from the new technique presented here. These results suggest that indirect methods of MIZ estimation based on sea ice concentration are insufficient for representing physical processes that define the MIZ. Improved large-scale measurements of wave attenuation in the MIZ will play an important role in increasing our understanding of this complex sea ice zone.
The potential of online health communities in empowerment and self-management of people with diabetes
Authors:   , Rezaeiaghdam Atae
Published: June 2022

This thesis investigates the role of online health communities (OHCs) in empowering people living with diabetes. In doing so, this research seeks to better understand the opportunities, practices, and outcomes that OHCs provide to their members. The findings of this research extend the value of a physical diabetes group education program at the QUT clinic. This research proposes a novel model for diabetes online communities to empower patients in their self-management.
Melanopsin cell contributions to visual perception and decision making in humans
Authors:   , Gnyawali Subodh
Published: June 2022

This thesis investigates the visual processes mediated via the fifth and most sparsely represented photoreceptor class in the human eye; melanopsin ganglion cells. It was determined that melanopsin-directed lighting increases the contrast sensitivity of the canonical cone pathway to enhance the perception of brightness. The melanopsin pathway also transmits visual information independently of rod and cone mediated vision. During decision making, its activation produces a signature biphasic pupil dilation. These outcomes inform the development of new energy-efficient lighting spectrums designed to modulate the effects of light on mood and cognition mediated via the melanopsin pathway.
A new design for double skin facade in warm climates: Improving thermal performance and natural ventilation of the system
Authors:   , Matour Soha
Published: June 2022

This thesis contributes to the improvement of Double Skin facades' thermal performance in warm climates. A new design for DSF was proposed and evaluated using an experimental study on a scaled model and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations. The proposed facade named IS-DSF (Interstitial slat-blind DSF) showed the capability to reduce overheating risk in the cavity due to two applied strategies: shading devices’ specific placement and wind-induced ventilation improvement. Finally, a framework was developed for the implementation of IS-DSF in warm climates applicable at the early stage of building design.
Makeway lab: A mobile makerspace for dialysis patients
Authors:   , Waldron John William
Published: June 2022

This research located a purpose-built mobile makerspace and 3D printing program in two dialysis wards to shift the experience of the hospital from a place of ill-health and treatment to a place for learning, making and productivity. Chronic Kidney Disease is the most common reason for hospitalisation in Australia and depression is a common mental health disorder among those with kidney disease. The thesis investigated the transformational impact of the digital arts-in-health intervention and provides a design for a hospital makerspace program that has value for human mental health.
A computer project for teaching statistics to technicians and factory workers
Authors:   Malakoff Cedex, Morin Annie
Published: June 2022

Most of the papers dealing with statistical education are concerned either with the training of svtaticians, the training of teachers who teach statistics or the train of university students. Actually, statistical education in a school or university environment is easy if you compare it to what happens when you have to deal with technicians or factory workers. on one hand, some of these workers have a low education level and even when this is not the case, they left the school system several years previously. On the other hand, they left the school system several years previously. On the other hand they are motivated and remain motivated as long as the teaching is not too formal.
Envejecimiento, viudedad y vecindad en el entorno rural español, un relato de sororidad en el cine de Pedro Almodóvar.
Authors: Muñoz Torrecilla Néstor
Published: June 2022

Desde una perspectiva feminista, este trabajo aborda la relación entre los personajes femeninos mayores que encuentran compañía y apoyo en sus semejantes en la filmografía de Pedro Almodóvar. Personajes que se constituyen como vecinas del mismo pueblo que necesitan de una red de solidaridad que articule su vida social y a las que se transfieren los cuidados. Inspirado en su madre y sus vivencias en Calzada de Calatrava, Almodóvar retrata estas redes cotidianas no jerarquizadas muy populares en las zonas rurales españolas. La vecindad en este sentido no es una acción sociocultural por inercia, sino un ejercicio de resistencia frente a la vida, donde se transfieren los cuidados y la vida social, dando lugar a un ejercicio de sororidad.
Territorialización, control y acaparamiento de tierras para la implementación de un modelo agroindustrial en la Altillanura colombiana
Authors: Ñáñez Ortiz Paula Jimena , Alzate Laura Calle
Published: June 2022

Este artículo analiza la relación entre el control de la tierra, el ejercicio de la violencia y su correlación con procesos de territorialización a partir del acaparamiento, encerramiento y legalización de tierras desde una dimensión espacial. Basándose en un estudio de caso reciente como el de la hacienda El Brasil, las tierras de La Fazenda en la Altillanura colombiana, se expone cómo los predios pertenecientes al territorio ancestral de las comunidades indígenas, reconocidos como territorios baldíos, fueron adjudicados por el Estado a campesinos despojados por grupos armados para posteriormente ser acumulados, comercializados y más tarde legalizados para la explotación agroindustrial. A través de la revisión de archivo y de datos producto del trabajo de campo etnográfico, las autoras sugieren que las comunidades campesinas e indígenas son despojadas de la tierra y sometidas a nuevas formas de relación capitalista en el marco de un modelo de desarrollo rural que privilegia la agroindustria, enfatizando en el examen de las relaciones sociohistóricas y geográficas de las desigualdades que hacen posible y mantienen el despojo.
Barriers to Healthcare Workers to Adhere to Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
Authors: Ishaq Muhammad
Published: June 2022

Infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines play an important role to stop or slow down the spread of communicable/contagious diseases. The national guidelines provide safety not only to the patient but also the healthcare providers and environment. World health organization (WHO) provided complete guidelines for the infection prevention and control measures for all countries including every state and region within the country.
Knowledge and Practices Regarding Infection Control Among the Health Care Professionals Working in Labor Rooms of Category-D Hospitals Peshawar.
Authors: Sehrish Gul  , Nasreen Ghani  , Muhammad Suliman
Published: June 2022

Background: Developing world is facing maternal and infant morbidities and mortalities in which the greater extents are manageable risks through infection control practices. In low-income countries, mortality related to hospital acquired infections including sepsis accounts for 36% of total newborn mortality. Despite, good patient care and global progress in reducing newborn and maternal mortality, Pakistan's Objectives: To assess the knowledge level of gynecology department health care professionals regarding infection control. To assess the practices of healthcare professionals on infection control measures in the gynecology units especially labor rooms. Materials and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted among 192 healthcare professionals including doctors, LHVs, nurses, and midwives working in the labor rooms of three category-D hospitals of district Peshawar. Results: Age was taken as a categorical variable in which 20-33 years age group accounted for 46.4%, followed by 44.8% in the age category of 34 to 47 years. Study participants included predominately nurses (57.8%) followed by 24% doctors. Half of the participants 96 (50%) were previously trained regarding infection control practices. Knowledge of hand hygiene (89.1%) and on standard precautions was 96.9%. Before attending patient only (7.3%) healthcare professionals washed their hands, while 97.4%, washed their hands after attending the patients, and needle recapping practices recorded by 81.8%.Conclusion: The study findings conclude that majority of the participants have overall good knowledge, average level of awareness, and compliance.Keywords: Knowledge, Infection Control practices, Healthcare Professionals, Maternal and Child Health.
Isolation of local strain of Bacillus sp. SM-11, producing PHB using different waste raw as substrate
Authors: Kumar Sachin , Kumar Sharma Manoj , Kumar Sharma Manoj , Kumar Gautam
Published: June 2022

Polyhydroxyalkalonates (PHAs) have numerous industrial and medical applications, is being used in various medical applications such as scaffold, suture, heart valve and drug delivery etc. Poly 3-hydroxy butyrate (PHB) is the most common and important family member of PHAs. The bacterial strains which are able to produce higher quantities of PHA using low-cost substrates are always in demand. In the present study, a local strain of Bacillus sp. SM11 isolated from soil was screened for ability to produce biopolymer i.e., PHB (polyhydroxybutyrate). Various factors which have been found to have an impact on PHB production by the selected capable bacterial isolates were optimized viz., organic waste source (soya extract, whey, molasses, corn extract, and distillery waste liquor), nitrogen source (peptone, beef extract, yeast extract, ammonium chloride, and ammonium sulphate), pH, and trace elements. An optimized PHB yield of 3.53g/L was obtained using whey as a source of carbon, added with 1% of yeast extract as a nitrogen source at pH 6.0 in presence of calcium as a trace element. The outcome of the present study indicates that isolate is among one of the high PHB producing microorganism, using whey as a carbon source.
DETERMINING THE ATTITUDES TOWARDS INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, GENERALIZED ANXIETY AND INFLUENCING FACTORS DURING THE QUARANTINE PROCESS DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: ÖZCAN Şadiye , YANMIŞ Safiye
Published: June 2022

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the attitudes towards intimate partner violence, generalized anxiety and the factors affecting them during the quarantine process due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: This study was designed as a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The study data were collected between the April 1, 2020 and the May 31, 2020 from 557 participants. The survey questions in the study were created as an online survey via Google Form and sent to the participants’ social media addresses. The study data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Intimate Partner Violence Attitude Scale and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale.

Results: Of the participants, 43.8% experienced economic difficulties due to the epidemic, 54.3% stated that their family relations were adversely affected during the pandemic, 44.7% quarreled with other members of the family more at home during the pandemic, 26.5% stated that quarrels during the quarantine became intensified. In this study, the mean scores obtained from the Partner Violence Attitude Scale were low (35.19±8.93). The mean scores obtained from the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale were moderate (7.40±5.27). A positive relationship determined between the mean scores obtained from the Intimate Partner Violence Attitude Scale and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (p
حدود مسؤولية الموظف عن اخطائه الوظيفية في المجالين الانضباطي والجزائي
Authors: حسن مرتضى
Published: June 2022

تنطلق فكرة البحث من ضرورة المحافظة على كرامة الموظف وحماية حقوقه الوظيفية من النيل منها دون مسوغ قانوني ودون اتباع الإجراءات التي رسمها القانون في مساءلته، مع التأكيد المتزايد على وجوب الالتزام بتطبيق أحكام المادة (10) من قانون انضباط موظفي الدولة رقم (14) لسنة 1991 المعدل حول إجراء التحقيق الإداري مع الموظف قبل إحالته إلى المحاكم المختصة، حتى لا يفاجئ بإحالته إلى المحاكم عن جريمة لم يسبق له الاطلاع عليها وتهيئة دفاعه على اساسها، لما في ذلك من انتقاص لحقوقه، وما يثيره أيضاً من شكوك واقاويل بحقه، قد تؤدي إلى زعزعة مركزه الوظيفي. بل قد تهدد علاقته بالوظيفة.

 كما أن التحقيق الإداري يمكن أن يكون ذا اثر منتج في الدعوى الجزائية ولمحاكم الجزاء الاعتماد عليه في توجيه الاتهام إلى الموظف وإدانته في الحالات التي تجد فيها المحكمة المختصة أن في افادات الشهود التي استندت اليها اللجنة التحقيقية في تقريرها، فضلاً عن الأدلة الأخرى ما يعينها في التوصل الى الحقيقة، وليس كما يصور البعض بأن محاضر اللجان التحقيقية لا يمكن أن ترقى إلى مستوى الدليل الذي تبنى عليه قناعة المحكمة في إصدار الحكم تجاه المتهم، يضاف إلى ذلك استقلال الإجراءات الانضباطية عن الإجراءات الجزائية من ناحية تحريك الإجراءات المتعلقة بكل منها، الأمر الذي يترتب عليه ان لا توقف إحداهما الأخرى، فلا يٌجب التحقيق الجزائي سلطة الإدارة بإجراء التحقيق الإداري. لذلك سوف ينصب هذا الموضوع على بحث الخطأ الوظيفي بين التحقيق الإداري والجزائي من خلال بيان مفهوم الخطأ الوظيفي مناط التحقيق الإداري والجزائي بالإضافة إلى بحث حدود مسؤولية الموظف عن أخطائه الوظيفية في مبحث أول، والتأثير المتبادل بين التحقيق الإداري والتحقيق الجزائي في مبحث ثانِ.
من وثائق الأرشيف العُماني رحلة القبطان همرتون من مسقط إلى زنجبار عام 1257ه/1841م - دراسة وتحقيق
Authors: الحاتمية فاطمة , الطراونة محمد
Published: June 2022

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى التمحيص والتحقيق والنظر في وثيقة نادرة ونفيسة، تمتاز بمصداقيتها ودقَّتها، وتتناول حركة النقل البحري بين عُمان وزنجبار، وهي تتفرد بأنَّها أول مَنْ أورد معلومة عن تعيين أول قنصل لبريطانيا في زنجبار. تهدف هذه الدراسة أيضًا إلى إبراز أهمية الوثائق في دراسة تاريخ عُمان الحديث.أمّا تاريخ هذه الوثيقة فهو 28 صفر عام 1257ه/ 21 أبريل (نيسان) عام 1841م، وهي مُدوَّنة في السجل رقم OM.NRAA.A.2.1.3.7، المحفوظ في هيئة الوثائق والمحفوظات الوطنية بمسقط. ويتألَّف السجل من (55) ورقة، وتُصنَّف الوثيقة ضمن النقل البحري، والعلاقات الخارجية مع بريطانيا في عهد السلطان سعيد بن سلطان (1841- 1850م)، وتشغل الوثيقة في السجل الورقة رقم (1-2).أبرزت الدراسة طبيعة العلاقات السياسية والاقتصادية بين عُمان وإنجلترا، بعرضها المراسلات التي دارت بين القبطان أتكنز همرتون؛ القنصل البريطاني في زنجبار، والسلطان سعيد بن سلطان. وقد ذكرت الوثيقة الحوادث التي واجهها القبطان همرتون في أثناء سفره على متن المَرْكَب الناصري، مُتوجِّهًا من ميناء مسقط إلى ميناء زنجبار، وكانت الرحلة عام 1841م.
معوقات استخدام التعليم الالكتروني لدى أعضاء الهيأة التدريسية في جامعة ميسان
Authors: محي همسة
Published: June 2022

يهدف البحث الى التعرف الى المعوقات التي تواجه التعلم الالكتروني في جامعة ميسان من وجهة نظر أعضاء الهيئة التدريسية من خلال استبانة اعدتها الباحثة لتحديد المعوقات  تكونت من (23) فقرة وزعت على اربعة محاور شمل المحور الاول : المعوقات الادارية والمالية(6) معوق و المحور الثاني: الجوانب المرتبطة بالتدريسي والطالب (8) معوق  المحور الثالث: جوانب تتعلق بالتعليم الالكتروني (5) معوق والمحور الرابع: المستوى التعليمي (4) معوق وعرضت الاستبانة على المحكمين وتم اختبار الصدق والثبات للاستبانة والتي حققت نسبة 89%  وتم تطبيق اداة البحث على عينة الدراسة والتي شملت (60) تدريسياً من اعضاء الهيأة التدريسية في جامعة ميسان وقد استخدمت الباحثة المقاييس الاحصائية التي  تناسب موضوع البحث وتم استخلاص  النتائج وقد خرجت الدراسة باستنتاجات عدة تم في ضوئها تحديد  عدد من التوصيات اهمها الاستفادة من نتائج الدراسة الحالية في تحديد اهم المعوقات  للسيطرة على معوقات التعلم اللاكتروني في جامعة ميسان وتأهيل التدريسيين والتدريسيات على استخدام منصات التعلم الالكتروني  والوسائل الحديثة لتعرف على اهم  جوانب القوة والضعف لتحسين الاداء المهني .
La resistencia formalista a las reformas constitucionales inconstitucionales
Authors: Albert Richard , Nakashidze Malkhaz , Olcay Tarik
Published: June 2022

Numerosas cortes en todo el mundo han evaluado o ejercido la facultad para invalidar una reforma constitucional. Sin embargo, no debemos tomar la creciente prevalencia de la teoría de la reforma constitucional inconstitucional como evidencia de su conveniencia para todos los Estados constitucionales. Es imperativo que los actores constitucionales comprendan que hay otra respuesta a la pregunta sobre si una reforma puede ser inconstitucional. Este artículo tiene tres objetivos y tratamos de cumplir cada uno de ellos con referencia a tres jurisdicciones específicas, Francia, Georgia y Turquía, cuyas constituciones y prácticas constitucionales concomitantes han rechazado expresamente esta teoría de una manera que refleja lo que describimos como una resistencia formalista común a las reformas constitucionales inconstitucionales. En primer lugar, pretendemos demostrar que la teoría de la reforma constitucional inconstitucional aún no ha madurado lo suficiente como para convertirse en una norma de constitucionalismo global. También procuramos explicar cómo opera una jurisdicción que rechaza expresamente la idea de una reforma constitucional inconstitucional frente a una reforma que, en otras circunstancias, sería invalidada por ser inconstitucional en una jurisdicción donde sí fuese aceptada la teoría. Por último, buscamos evaluar lo que se gana y lo que se pierde en un Estado constitucional cuando se rechaza esta teoría. Uno de los hallazgos es que la decisión de rechazar esta teoría tiene consecuencias tanto de fortalecimiento como de debilitamiento para la democracia. Nuestro propósito más amplio es inherente a nuestra investigación en sí misma: diversificar nuestro pensamiento sobre el riesgo que se corre al considerar la aceptación de la teoría de la reforma constitucional inconstitucional como una característica necesaria del constitucionalismo, cuando el diseño y la práctica constitucional muestran claramente lo contrario.
Pengenalan Dasar Multimedia Bagi Pelayan Pemuda Gereja Pouk Ichthus BDP
Authors: Rusli Muhammad , Sefina Samosir Ridha , Bagas Wicaksono Cornelius , Reinhard Bagenda Joel
Published: June 2022

During a pandemic like this, it is tough for religious people to carry out worship comfortably and adequately, mainly when the crowd is limited to breaking the chain of the spread of the covid-19 virus. Therefore, my team and I are looking for a church that needs personnel in the multimedia field to help run online worship. This church is currently in need of personnel for the multimedia section. Pouk Ichthus BDP Church was founded in 1999 under PGI and Oikoumene. This church was established, the management was compiled and formed together through elections made by the congregation, such as the leading Pastor, Senior Pastor, chairman of the board and members of the assembly, all of them chosen by the church itself.
Design and Simulation of Wideband, High Gain Matrix Antenna with Beam Steering and Low Side-Lobe Levels Features
Authors: Karmann Paul , Martinod Edson , Andrieu Joël , Rammal Mohamad
Published: June 2022

In this paper, a matrix antenna composed of radiating pixels elaborated in meta-materials is presented. The pixels are surmounted with a frequency selective structure and closed with four metallic walls. The cavity is excited by a radiating patch and filled with dielectric. This dielectric makes it possible to reduce the overall width of the pixel by increasing the dielectric length of the cavity while maintaining the performances of the pixel. The pixel is reduced to a width of 50.96 mm (0.34*λ) at 2 GHz. The -10 dB fractional bandwidth of the pixel is 22% (2-2.5 GHz). The pixel is then placed in a 17 elements matrix to achieve high steering angles. The optimization focuses on the steering capacity, the bandwidth and the side-lobes levels. On the whole band, the steering angle is more than 70° and the antenna achieves low side-lobes levels at less than -9.9 dB. A device to reduce the mutual coupling between the elements by using soft surfaces is also presented. These surfaces allow to widen the matching band while the steering is produced.
Influence of Modern Technology on Revenue Mobilization on Organizational Performance of Nairobi County Government, In Kenya
Authors:   Kisii University, Nyangito Charles , Momanyi Charles ,   Kisii University, Omari Stella ,   Kisii University
Published: June 2022

Revenue mobilization practices have been adopted globally with the aim of enhancing development at all levels. Despite revenue being collected all the time. Available studies show that not all practices have contributed effectively in mobilizing the available revenues for performance for socio economic development. In Kenya the advent of devolution has implied that counties will have to device appropriate ways of enhancing resource avenues for socio economic development, Instead of over dependence on the exchequer. The objective of the study was to determine the influence of modern technology on organizational performance in Nairobi City County. The research adopted a descriptive research design. Target population comprised 819.The population of this study comprised chief officers, directors, accountants and revenue officers. A sample size of 382 was used. The study used stratified random sampling and simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected using questionnaires. The validity of the research instrument was verified by researchers’ supervisors. To test internal consistency, Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.7 and above was used to meet the threshold. The collected data was analyzed by help of SPSS version 22. Descriptive analysis including mean, standard deviation, percentages and frequencies was used while inferential analysis which included Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and simple regression to test the relationship between independent variables and dependent variables. Data was presented using tables and figures. The findings indicated that training, had a positive and significant effect in Nairobi county organizational performance. The study concluded that technology contribute significantly to the organizational performance of Nairobi county in Kenya. From the results, the study recommended that the Nairobi county to strengthen their modern technology aspects. These are: put up more revenue collection infrastructure and management and automated tax collection. Key Words: Training, Revenue Mobilization and Organizational Performance.
In the World of Metaverse
Authors:   Professor and Director, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Deem to Be University, Hyderabad, Telangana, Panda Tapan Kumar
Published: June 2022

Editorial
The genus Tofieldia Huds. (Liliaceae S.L.) in India
Authors: Bhaumik Manas , Pathak M.
Published: June 2022

Tofieldia coccinea Richardson is described as a new distributional record for India, and the genus is recorded first time with two species for Flora of Arunachal Pradesh.
Prejudice, Pathways and Pavlova: A Paradox of Success
Authors: Curtis Toby , Macfarlane Angus , Derby Melissa , Macfarlane Sonja
Published: June 2022

This paper is based on a keynote address presented at the 2017 annual Maori Research Colloquium at the University of Canterbury. The paper provides a snapshot of the history of education in New Zealand, and presents a story of success in the face of enormous social and psychological challenges brought about by historical events and government policies, over time. It is written from an insider’s perspective, and is peppered with personal reflections from its author, one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent educationalists, Sir Toby Curtis, who achieved at the highest levels of education in New Zealand and abroad, and was knighted for his services to Maori education. Sir Toby reflects on the apportioning of power between Maori and non-Maori within the education system, and seeks to determine how an imbalance may have contributed to inequitable educational outcomes for Maori in the last 180 years. The following questions emerge from these ruminations:
1. In what ways has power imbalance within the New Zealand education system impacted on educational experiences and outcomes for Maori?2. How have these educational experiences manifested within (and beyond) the system?3. What meanings and aspirations can be taken from the whakatauk ‘He moana pukekepuke, e ekengia/A choppy sea can be navigated’?In essence, this paper seeks to dig beneath the surface of past occurrences in order to shed some light on the questions posed above. Sir Toby commences by sifting through the history of colonial influences on education in this country, and sprinkles this with his own experiences going to school, many of which were plagued by challenges of various forms. Sir Toby makes bold and often astute observations about the impact of colonial policy on Maori (and how it affected him personally), and redirects the emphasis by proposing a pathway forward for the future of Maori education. At its core, this paper tells a personal storywithin a larger story of a determination to triumph over notions of inferiority and oppression - it is a story of resiliency and a story of hope.
How Teachers Incorporate the Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management Programme into Practice: An Interpretive Description
Authors: Garland Kate , Doell Elizabeth , Jackson Jayne
Published: June 2022

Children’s challenging behaviour in classrooms can have negative effects on students and teachers. The New Zealand government is funding Incredible Years Teacher (IYT) professional learning and development (PLD) to provide teachers with classroom management skills to manage young children’s challenging behaviour. This research explored how teachers incorporated IYT into their practice, and the factors supporting or hindering sustained implementation. The qualitative approach of interpretive description was used to guide in-depth interviews with 12 teachers and other education professionals. The thematic analysis illuminated the variation in how teachers implemented IYT. Overall, teachers with more support deeply embedded IYT and sustained its incorporation in their practice.
Professional Learning and Development for Teacher Aides Working to Support Students with Challenging Behaviour: What are the Needs? What Works? A Review of the Literature
Authors: Leslie Andree
Published: June 2022

The role of teacher-aides (TAs) has increased in complexity and includes working to support students with challenging behaviour. This review examines the professional learning and development (PLD) needs of TAs who work with students with challengingbehaviour and the types of PLD which are effective. TAs feel underprepared for behaviour work and want PLD which teaches specific behaviour strategies, is practical, hands-on and which can be translated into real-world contexts. Effective PLD focuses on specific interventions, is taught using modelling demonstrations, and gives TAs opportunities to practise skills and to receive feedback. In combination with practical demonstrations and performance feedback, follow-up training and coaching increases the fidelity with which behaviour interventions are implemented. PLD which aligns with the real needs of TAs, is delivered using accepted learning designs and which is sufficiently resourced is more likely to be effective. This paper examines some models of PLD which are effective.
Supporting Teachers to Successfully Implement a Play-based Learning Approach
Authors: Hunter Jodie
Published: June 2022

This research paper focuses on the successful implementation of play-based learning (PBL) environments within the New Zealand mainstream primary school sector. In particular, the focus is on the role of Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) in supporting the implementation of PBL within the junior classes of Year 0 to Year 2. A review of the literature on PBL explored the pedagogy of play and the importance of the teacher within this learning environment. Through an anonymous online questionnaire, teachers of students in Years 0 to 2 who are currently implementing PBL, shared their experiences of the barriers and enablers towards the successful implementation of PBL. The research results highlighted that there is a need for sustained professional development on the implementation of PBL and the establishment of a mentoring partnership to further develop the competence and confidence of teachers working within a PBL environment.
Supporting the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Children with ASD
Authors: Singh Suminthra
Published: June 2022

The primary objective of this small-scale study was to identify ways in which Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) can work with teachers to implement evidence-based practices for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within aninclusive educational system. With the increasing prevalence of children with ASD in mainstream classrooms, there is a critical need to support teachers with evidence-based practices (EBPs) to improve outcomes for all students. In this study, twenty four RTLB were surveyed about professional learning and development (PLD) related to their work with teachers to implement EBPs for children with ASD. Qualitative and quantitative methods of data gathering were employed in the form of an anonymous online self-administered questionnaire. The findings revealed that, overall, this group of RTLB has a preference for PLD in the form of ongoing coaching and support with the implementation of evidence-based practices tailored to the needs of their caseload students.
Supporting Teacher Confidence and Perceived Competence in Relation to Culturally-Responsive Pedagogy Utilising Communities of Learning Kāhui Ako
Authors: Stevens Kirsten
Published: June 2022

This professional inquiry investigates how Community of Learning Ka hui Ako across-community teachers (ACT) can support teacher confidence and perceived competence in relation to their culturally-responsive pedagogy. Communities of Learning Ka hui Ako are explored in terms of defining what makes a community successful and how they can be used as a vehicle for accelerating the achievement of Maori learners. A review of the literature surrounding culturally-responsive pedagogy, its enablers and barriers, as well as evidence that Communities of Learning Ka hui Ako can address this, is examined. A semi-structured interview was used to explore Community of Learning Ka hui Ako ACT perceptions of culturally- responsive pedagogy and successful practice. Findings from this inquiry suggest that the mechanism of Communities of Learning Ka hui Ako though the ACT is having a positive impact on teacher confidence and perceived competence in relation to culturally-responsive pedagogy through the explicit use of Kaupapa Maori principles to support and drive change.
It’s Time to Talk. An Agentic Approach to Eliciting Social Communication in Learners with Autism
Authors: Watson Rochelle
Published: June 2022

Studies support the effectiveness of evidence-based practice to improve social communication. Specific interventions must be trialled to determine their efficacy for learners with autism. Successful implementation of such evidence-based interventionsrelies largely on variables such as teacher expertise and the fidelity by which they adhere to intervention parameters. Careful monitoring of an individual child’s progress is necessary to know whether an intervention is effective. In this article, I examine theagentic implementation of pivotal response treatment with children with autism. This article explores the empirical evidence behind pivotal response treatment. It examines potential for learners with autism while enhancing the social capital of all learners when effectively implemented in New Zealand classroom settings.
Teaming from three perspectives. Interviews with participatory action research participants.
Authors: Cain Judith
Published: June 2022

Taking part in the autism spectrum disorder participatory action research (ASD PAR) project was a genuine team effort for the group of people supporting Rose, a primary school student with Asperger syndrome. The following excerpts are from interviews with some of Rose's team, This is a collaborative approach to telling the story of the team's collaborative effort. The voice of Rose's parents, the principal of the school she attended and the resource teacher: learningand behaviour (RTLB) who coordinated the project, are all heard here and offer readers some insights on teaming from three perspectives.
Literature Review: Studi Pengendalian Korosi menggunakan Coating Zinc (Zn), Zinc Phosphate (Zn3(PO4)2), Zinc Silicate (ZnSiO4) dan Nickel (Ni) pada Industri Otomotif
Authors: Brilliantoro Bukhaerotul
Published: June 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui berbagai bahan coating untuk pengendalian terjadinya korosi pada otomotif, mempelajari karakteristik material pelapis yaitu zinc, zinc phosphate, zinc silicate, dan nickel untuk melapisi logam baja otomatif dan mempelajari bahan coating yang paling sesuai dan saat ini digunakan pada otomatif di Indonesia. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis eksploratif dari berbagai penelitian terdahulu, dan di gunakan untuk mengeksplorasi tiap bahan pelapis (coating) agar diperoleh informasi mengenai bahan yang sesuai dengan cuaca di Indonesia. Berdasarkan hasil studi zinc, zinc silicate, zinc phosphate dan nickel dapat digunakan sebagai bahan pelapis atau coating material pada kerangka kendaraan pada bagian tertentu. Zinc mulai terbentuk korosi pada 96 jam (4 hari) setelah uji penyemprotan garam, ketebalan lapisan zinc 82,3-100 ?m dan berdasarkan uji SEM permukaan zinc utuh dengan beberapa cacat lapisan serta Zn didistribusikan secara merata. Zinc phosphate mulai muncul korosi setelah 4 hari perendaman menggunakan NaCl 3,5% dan korosi meningkat setelah 8 hari, ketebalan lapisan Zinc phosphate adalah 50 ?m dan 77 ?m dan masih terdapat titik pori pada material pelapis. Zinc silicate tahan korosi sampai 5 tahun pemakaian dengan ketebalan lapisan 0,3-10 ?m. Nickel tahan karat puluhan tahun dengan ketebalan 0,2 - 0,7 ?m dan 13 ?m dan hasil SEM material logam merata dan bentuk seragam.