bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Plant Design for the Production of Propylene Oxide by Isopropylbenzene 2-phenylpropane, or (1-Methylethyl) Benzene (Cumene)
Authors: Asiedu Daniel , Dankwa Clara Afia Amoah
Published: September 2024

Cumene is a colorless, volatile liquid with a gasoline-like odor. It’s also known as isopropylbenzene, 2-phenylpropane, or (1-methylethyl) benzene. It’s a natural component of coal tar and crude oil, and it can also be employed in gasoline as a blending component. Cumene hydroperoxide is produced by oxidizing cumene with benzene and propylene in the presence of air. As a result, the cumene hydroperoxide is changed to cumyl alcohol, which is then transformed to propylene without the use of oxygen. Propylene oxide is an organic compound produced through various methods such as the cumene process and the hydroperoxide process. The cumene method is preferred due to its low by-product production and high market value of co-products. The reactive distillation process is a feasible method for producing propylene oxide with high purity and reduced costs. Future work includes optimizing processes, developing new catalysts, and improving efficiency. Propylene oxide has practical applications in the production of polyurethane foams, coatings, adhesives, polyether polyols, and propylene glycols.
An Assessment of Groundwater Potential for Water Supply in Misau and Dambam Local Government Areas of Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors: Umar Ja’afar Aliyu , Olorunsola Kuforijimi , Hassan Umar Muhammad , Yusuf Yusuf Yakubu , Ahmed Auwal Hafeez , Garba Hassan
Published: September 2024

This study aimed at assessing groundwater potential in Misau and Dambam areas of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) survey was also conducted to carry out the study. Five thematic maps were generated for weighted overlay. Descriptive statistics was used to analysed data on water supply situation, aquifer parameters were analysed using standard table where porosity and permeability were calculated. The VES data was analysed using ipi2win, thematic maps were produced through overlay analysis using extension of ArcGIS 10.4. VES result reveals the existence of about three to four geologic layers in the study area which constitute the topsoil, weathered rock, weathered/fractured rock, fractured basement, and fresh basement rock. Nine out of the thirteen soundings conducted were found to be of good in nature while the only non-promising aquifers were found in Jalam Kukadi, Hardawa PHC, Bada Koshi, Dambam A Bam. Five groundwater potential zones were determined which are very low 354 km2 (15%), low 393 km2 (15%), moderate 416 km2 (20%), high 436 km2 (25%), and very high 497 km2 (25%). Drainage is the most important factor affecting groundwater occurrence with 25% which is the highest followed by geology with 22%. It can be concluded that 50% of the study area was characterized under high, and very high groundwater potential. It is recommended that areas with poor groundwater potentials government and non-governmental organizations should provide them with an alternative source of water to aid them during periods of difficulties.
The Fifth Position in the Periodic Table Belongs to Boron
Authors: Holý Petr
Published: September 2024

Despite the very low proportion of boron in the Earth's crust, boron and its compounds have found wide application in practical life and in scientific research. The article presents the importance of this element for plants and for humans. It enumerates the properties of boron and its compounds for the technical use in the preparation of glass, glass fibres, highly resistant and hard materials for industrial applications and for nuclear technology. It also mentions the use of boron compounds in medicine and synthetic chemistry.
Sarva Roga Nivarini, Gift of the Gods
Authors: Jurášek Michal , Drašar Pavel
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the Azadirachta indica tree, called neem, which, as well as its products, is used in traditional medicine, agrochemicals, as a source of biologically active substances, but also as part of food. It describes the main chemical components, namely azadirachtin.
Full text English translation is available in the on-line version.
Development of Critical Thinking in Chemistry Teaching
Authors: Horálek Vlastimil , Distler Petr
Published: September 2024

The critical thinking is an important part of education supported by the Czech curriculum documents, and its importance is now being discussed in the context of the development of artificial intelligence. In the teaching of (not only) chemistry, the critical thinking can be purposefully developed through appropriate activities. The article presents three comprehensive teaching tasks for chemistry education that have the potential to develop critical thinking: Genetically Modified Crops (a task  using the problem-based learning and analysis of information sources), Nuclear Energy and Spent Nuclear Fuel Management (a task focused on critical reading of text, reasoning and working with artificial intelligence) and Reaction Kinetics (research-oriented laboratory work enhanced with elements of graph and data interpretation and reasoning). Building critical thinking skills in chemistry is essential for understanding abstract concepts and acquiring skills that enable students to approach chemistry topics responsibly and knowledgeably in everyday life.
Full text English translation is available in the on-line version.
Quo Vadis, Chemistry in Eight-Year Grammar Schools?
Authors: Wilhelm Lukáš , Šmejkal Petr
Published: September 2024

This article provides a more detailed insight into the scope and content of chemistry teaching in eight-year grammar schools. What is the most common year in which chemistry is started in eight-year grammar schools in the Czech Republic? What topics do students most often encounter in chemistry when they start high school? And does chemistry as a subject receive more space in eight-year grammar schools than in the sequence of primary schools followed by four-year grammar schools? These are the questions we seek to answer in this article. It turns out that, compared to primary schools, chemistry teaching starts earlier in eight-year grammar schools, by up to two years. Thus, the overall scope of chemistry teaching is significantly higher in most eight-year grammar schools than in the combination of primary schools and four-year grammar schools. In terms of teaching topics, however, eight-year grammar schools follow the usual sequence, i.e. to start with general chemistry and continue with other chemistry disciplines. Taking these findings into account, reading the article might offer to educators a reflection on the concept of teaching chemistry in future years.
Feasibility of Placing Large-Scale Electrolyzers in Domestic Power Plants
Authors: Šilhan Martin , Hakl Václav , Stoklasa Jaroslav , Lukášová Pavla
Published: September 2024

The aim of the article is to verify the feasibility of placing large-scale (up to 100 MWe) water electrolysis technology unit inside, or in the proximity of a domestic nuclear power plant. The possible location is investigated from technological, logistic and nuclear-safety points of view.
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI DAN PENGALAMAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT ADHI KARYA (PERSERO) TBK INFRASTRUKTUR I WILAYAH BANDA ACEH
Authors: Zein Ghozali
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk  mengetahui Pengaruh Kompensasi dan Pengalaman Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk Infrastruktur 1 Wilayah Banda Aceh. Populasi pada penelitian ini sebanyak 547 karyawan dari berbagai divisi. Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian ini secara simple random sampling, dan digunakan rumus slovin sehingga didapatkan 85 orang karyawan yang dijadikan responden. Hasil penelitian setelah data diolah dengan program SPSS for windows versi 20. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan variabel kompensasi dan pengalaman kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk Infrastruktur 1 Wilayah Banda Aceh secara simultan. Dan secara parsial terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan kompensasi terhadap kinerja karyawan dan pengalaman kerja tidak ada pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk Infrastruktur 1 Wilayah Banda Aceh.
PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA BADAN NARKOTIKA NASIONAL KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ILIR
Authors: Indah Mawarni
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian adalah: Pengaruh budaya organisasi terhadap kinerja pegawai Badan Narkotika Nasional Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir. Badan Narkotika Nasional (disingkat BNN) adalah sebuah Lembaga Pemerintah Non Kementerian (LPNK) Indonesia yang mempunyai tugas melaksanakan tugas pemerintahan di bidang pencegahan, pemberantasan penyalahgunaan dan peredaran gelap narkotika, psikotropika, prekursor dan bahan adiktif lainnya kecuali bahan adiktif untuk tembakau dan alkohol. BNN dipimpin oleh seorang kepala yang bertanggung jawab langsung kepada Presiden. Penelitian mengambil sampel menggunakan Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan dengan cara hubungan (hipotesis asosiatif) dua variabel yaitu variabel X (Budaya Organisasi) dan variabel Y (Kinerja Pegawai). Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pegawai Badan Narkotika Nasional Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir sebanyak 29 responden dengan mengisi kuesioner skala likert. Nilai t-hitung> t-tabel 0.547) dan Signifikansi pada angka (0,000 < 0,05). Artinya dapat disimpulkan bahwa Budaya Organisasi (X) Berpengaruh secara Positif dan Signifikan Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai (Y).
TANTANGAN DAN SOLUSI: MENGATASI LEMAHNYA PENEGAKAN HUKUM DI INDONESIA
Authors: Haspada Deny
Published: September 2024

Studi ini mengkaji tantangan dan solusi potensial untuk mengatasi lemahnya penegakan hukum di Indonesia. Tujuan utamanya adalah untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor mendasar yang berkontribusi terhadap tidak efektifnya penegakan hukum dan untuk mengusulkan strategi perbaikan yang layak. Pendekatan metode campuran digunakan, yang menggabungkan data kualitatif dari wawancara dengan pakar hukum dan aparat penegak hukum, dan data kuantitatif dari survei yang didistribusikan ke berbagai pemangku kepentingan. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa tantangan utama mencakup kerangka hukum yang tidak memadai, sumber daya yang tidak memadai, dan korupsi. Selain itu, penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa reformasi komprehensif dalam pendidikan hukum, peningkatan pendanaan untuk lembaga penegak hukum, dan langkah-langkah anti korupsi yang lebih kuat sangat penting untuk meningkatkan efektivitas penegakan hukum di Indonesia. Penelitian ini mempunyai implikasi yang signifikan bagi para pembuat kebijakan, praktisi hukum, dan peneliti karena penelitian ini memberikan analisis rinci mengenai hambatan-hambatan yang ada dan mengusulkan rekomendasi yang dapat ditindaklanjuti untuk meningkatkan penegakan hukum dan menegakkan keadilan di Indonesia.
PENGARUH STRATEGI PROMOSI TERHADAP VOLUME PENJUALAN SEPEDA MOTOR HONDA SHOWROOM PT TUNAS DWIPA MATRA GELUMBANG
Authors: Zein Ghozali
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh strategi promosi terhadap volume penjualan pada Showroom PT Tunas Dwipa Matra Gelumbang, (2) Naik turunnya volume penjualan sepeda motor Honda pada Showroom PT Tunas Dwipa Matra Gelumbang selama lima tahun, (3) Strategi promosi yang digunakan pada tahun 2017-2021 belum sesuai sehingga tidak mencapai target penjualan. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 60 responden adalah karyawan Showroom PT Tunas Dwipa Matra Gelumbang. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode analisis asosiatif kasual kuantitatif dengan menggunakan analisis jalur dengan product moment dan program SPSS for windows versi 21. Hasil pengujian terhadap hipotesis, menunjukkan bahwa variabel: (1) terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara variabel strategi promosi terhadap volume penjualan taraf 5% adalah sebesar 1,671, dengan demikian (thitung 3,099 > ttabel 1,671), sehingga Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak artinya ada pengaruh strategi promosi terhadap volume penjualan sepeda motor honda pada Showroom PT Tunas Dwipa Matra Gelumbang. Berdasarkan perhitungan koefisien determinasi sebesar 14,6%. Artinya 14,6% strategi promosi berperan besar terhadap volume penjualan, (2) dikarenakan dibeberapa wilayah kabupaten intensitas hujan yang tinggi dan harga komoditi sedikit menurun seperti karet karena rata-rata masyarakat gelumbang berpenghasilan sebagai petani karet (3) pada  tahun 2015-2019 promosi yang digunakan yaitu periklanan (advertising), promosi penjualan (sales promotion), dan penjualan perorangan (personal selling).
LIKUIDITAS, LEVERAGE DAN PROFITABILITAS SEBAGAI ANTESEDEN NILAI PERUSAHAAN SYARIAH YANG TERCATAT DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (BEI) PERIODE 2015-2019
Authors: Atmaja Indra , Asakdiyah Salamatun
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Likuiditas, Leverage dan Profitabilitas terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Syariah yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2015-2019. Penelitian ini memiliki pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan objek penelitian adalah nilai perusahaan syariah yang terdaftar di BEI. Populasi penelitian melibatkan semua perusahaan yang terdaftar di BEI dan juga merupakan anggota dari ISSI dan JII. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 35 perusahaan syariah, yang dipilih menggunakan metode Purposive Sampling. Hasil dari penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa Likuiditas, yang diukur menggunakan Current Ratio dan Quick Ratio, tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan syariah. Leverage, yang diukur melalui Debt to Asset Ratio, memiliki pengaruh negatif terhadap nilai perusahaan syariah, sedangkan Leverage yang diukur melalui Debt to Equity Ratio memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan syariah. Sementara itu, Profitabilitas, yang diukur dengan Return on Asset Ratio, memiliki pengaruh negatif terhadap nilai perusahaan syariah, sedangkan Profitabilitas yang diukur dengan Return on Equity Ratio memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan syariah.
Alavancagem financeira – uma abordagem sobre sua influência no crescimento das empresas
Authors: Abreu Rayara Novais , Melo José Airton Mendonça de
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho busca entender a alavancagem financeira como estratégia de crescimento para as empresas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza exploratória, cujas técnicas de coleta de dados compreendem uma pesquisa bibliográfica a respeito das principais correntes teóricas inerentes a alavancagem e crescimento. Os achados mais importantes do estudo são as vantagens que a utilização de recursos de terceiros, como os empréstimos institucionais em bancos públicos, especialmente o Fundo Constitucional do Centro Oeste, operado pelo Banco do Brasil e BRB, além do BNDES, possibilitam em relação ao crescimento das empresas, e as desvantagens para as empresas que não a utilizam para potencializar seus resultados, identificando os principais problemas ligados a não utilização da alavancagem financeira.
Право дитини жити та виховуватися у сім’ї: питання змісту та реалізації
Authors: Сидоренко Д. І.
Published: September 2024

У науковій статті автор провів наукове дослідження правової природи такого сімейного права дитини як її право жити та виховуватися у сім’ї, особливостей його реалізації у сімейних правовідносинах за участю дитини та її батьків. Зокрема, автором визначено, що На підставі вище викладеного наукового дослідження, можемо визначити, що у національних та міжнародних правових джерелах, якими визначається зміст сімейних прав дитини, виділяються як мінімум близькі до права дитини жити і виховуватися у сім’ї категорії, пов’язані із власне правом бути поміщеним у сім’ю своїх батьків після виписки із закладу охорони здоров’я, де дитина народилася, обов’язком батьків (якому відповідає відповідне право дитини) забезпечити належне виховання дитини), правом дитини спілкуватися із іншими членами сім’ї і власне – не бути розлученою із своїми батьками, а також рядом інших сімейних прав дітей (яким відповідають відповідні сімейні права батьків), якими забезпечується належна реалізація її права жити і виховуватися у сім’ї. У сімейно-правовій доктрині склалися три підходи до розуміння сутності права дитини жити і виховуватися у сім’ї – як самостійного сімейного права, як елемента права на сім’ю і як прояву права фізичної особи на сім’ю у правовідносинах між батьками та дітьми. На нашу думку, право дитини жити і виховуватися у сім’ї є самостійним сімейним правом дитини, яке включає в себе такі правомочності як: право дитини бути поміщеною у сім’ю своїх батьків, право на виховання, фізичний, духовний та моральний розвиток, на здобуття освіти, повагу, не стати об’єктом експлуатації та покарань з боку батьків, що принижують людську гідність дитини, право на належне батьківське виховання, право на спілкування дитини з батьками, батьків з дитиною, спілкування дитини з іншими членами сім’ї та родичами, а також забезпечується в тому числі через: державну реєстрацію народження дитини, її ідентифікацію, встановлення її зв’язку із її батьками – носіями того ж прізвища, батьком, який є носієм імені, що стало основою для по батькові дитини, а також через можливість захисту її права жити і виховуватися у сім’ї її батьками, іншими членами сім’ї та родичами, юрисдикційними органами і власне – самою дитиною.
Kreditur paling mendahulu di mata hakim
Authors: Muhasan Imam , Dwi Lestari Indah , Simanjuntak Dumaria
Published: September 2024

Salah satu persoalan klasik yang dihadapi oleh Kurator dalam pembagian harta debitur pailit (boedel pailit) adalah menentukan kreditur paling mendahulu antara Otoritas Pajak, Kreditur Separatis, dan Buruh. Hal ini mengingat bahwa ketiga jenis kreditur tersebut sama-sama memiliki hak mendahulu berdasarkan undang-undang yang mengaturnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pendapat para Hakim atas sengketa hak mendahulu di antara para kreditur pemegang hak mendahulu tersebut. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yuridis normatif (doctrinal research), dengan pendekatan kasus (case approach) berupa 25 Putusan yang telah berkekuatan hukum tetap (inkracht van gewijsde) dalam kurun waktu Tahun 1999-2021. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa belum ada keseragaman pendapat di antara para Hakim terkait urutan hak mendahulu dari para Kreditur pemegang hak istimewa tersebut. Ada yang mendahulukan Otoritas Pajak, ada yang mendahulukan Kreditur Separatis, dan ada pula yang membagi Boedel Pailit secara proporsional (pari passu prorata parte). Mengacu pada hasil penelitian ini, maka harmonisasi antar undang-undang terkait hak mendahulu, mendesak untuk dilakukan. Terlebih Pasal 95 Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja Cluster Ketenagakerjaan jo. Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 67/PUU-XI/2013 telah merumuskan norma baru terkait urutan hak mendahulu di antara para kreditur.
Keywords: Preferred Rights, Bankruptcy Boedel, Court Decisions, Preferred Creditors
Abstrak
Salah satu persoalan klasik yang dihadapi oleh Kurator dalam pembagian harta debitur pailit (boedel pailit) adalah menentukan kreditur paling mendahulu antara Otoritas Pajak, Kreditur Separatis, dan Buruh. Hal ini mengingat bahwa ketiga jenis kreditur tersebut sama-sama memiliki hak mendahulu berdasarkan undang-undang yang mengaturnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pendapat para Hakim atas sengketa hak mendahulu di antara para kreditur pemegang hak mendahulu tersebut. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yuridis normatif (doctrinal research), dengan pendekatan kasus (case approach) berupa 25 Putusan yang telah berkekuatan hukum tetap (inkracht van gewijsde) dalam kurun waktu Tahun 1999-2021. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa belum ada keseragaman pendapat di antara para Hakim terkait urutan hak mendahulu dari para Kreditur pemegang hak istimewa tersebut. Ada yang mendahulukan Otoritas Pajak, ada yang mendahulukan Kreditur Separatis, dan ada pula yang membagi Boedel Pailit secara proporsional (pari passu prorata parte). Mengacu pada hasil penelitian ini, maka harmonisasi antar undang-undang terkait hak mendahulu, mendesak untuk dilakukan. Terlebih Pasal 95 Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja Cluster Ketenagakerjaan jo. Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 67/PUU-XI/2013 telah merumuskan norma baru terkait urutan hak mendahulu di antara para kreditur.
Kata kunci: Hak Mendahulu, Boedel Pailit; Putusan Hakim; Kreditur Istimewa
Luteinizing Hormone Variability in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Ahmed Nidhal Khaleefa
Published: September 2024

An endocrine with metabolic condition known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects women who are of reproductive age, women with PCOS are a condition often associated with dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. A Cross-sectional study, the study included 88 patients who visited the outpatient clinic in total. These individuals were split up into two groups. All females are assessed the status of obesity by the body mass index (BMI), [BMI= weight (kg) / height (m)²], LH, FSH, Estradiol and Testosterone levels measured by ELISA technique. There was no discernible variation in BMI between groups A and B. (P ≥ 0.456), The patients' mean FSH and LH values were 5.06 mIU/ml and 5.47 mIU/ml, compared with group B mean that equal to 6.05 mlU/ml, 18.91mlU/ml respectively. Serum testosterone was slightly elevated in group B that was (41.19 ± 5.16 ng/dL), and (39.53 ± 4.98 ng/dL) in group A. Moreover, the level of estradiol (E2) in group A was 79.45ng/dL while in group B the level was 72.65 ng/dL there are no significant difference between two groups. The study found conflicting evidence regarding the impact of high LH levels on oocyte quality, fertilization, and pregnancy outcomes in PCOS patients. According to the research, ovarian theca cells from PCOS patients may be more effective than normal theca cells at converting androgenic precursors to testosterone. While ovulatory dysfunction in PCOS is linked to reduced estradiol production, the study indicates that ovarian tissue may still contribute to circulating estradiol levels in affected women.
ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MASS FALSE MESSAGES ON THE SHOPPING CENTRE SECTOR
Authors: Liulin Pavel , Palamarchuk Aleksey
Published: September 2024

The article examines the economic impact of mass false bomb threat calls faced by shopping centers in Russia. The causes, prevalence of this phenomenon, and its impact on shopping center businesses are analyzed. Attention is given to direct and indirect losses, such as lost revenue, evacuation and inspection costs, and decreased trust from tenants and visitors. Estimates of damage to Moscow shopping centers' economy are provided, reaching tens of billions of rubles annually. Mechanisms for minimizing losses and the influence of these events on the sector's stability in a transforming market are discussed.
Diversity of moth families in Urban Bangalore with trends in weather patterns
Authors:   Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, AFS Jalahalli, Jalahalli West, Near KG Halli, Bengaluru,  Karnataka, India – 560015, K P Lakshmi , T A Vibha , Lokesh Thanusha , Sengupta Ashok
Published: September 2024

This work focuses on moths, which serve as pollinators in an ecosystem. The study area, Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 in Jalahalli (Latitude: 13.05527, Longitude: 77.53591), is a biodiverse green space within the bustling city of Bengaluru. The study sheds light on the diversity and characteristics of moths in a natural ecosystem closely surrounded by urban development. Data on various moth species were collected from an iNaturalist project, which had already documented the area’s biodiversity over more than a year. The present study enhanced this dataset with additional observations. Remarkably, over 230 moth species were recorded in just one year, including the first photographic documentation of a moth from the family Palaeosetidae in India. Researchers classified this data to explore the seasonal diversity of different moth families within the study area. As part of the project, a mercury vapor lamp trap was set up to evaluate its effectiveness in attracting moths. Additionally, the flowering plant species in the study area were documented, classified, and compared with existing data. This allowed researchers to relate observed moth families with the plant species they pollinate. Overall, work contributes significantly to our understanding of moth ecology in this unique urban-natural interface.
Production technique of Encarsia guadeloupae for the management of Rugose Spiralling Whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin) on coconut
Authors:   Regional Coconut Research Station, Ratnagiri-415612 (Maharashtra State), India, S. M. Wankhede , K. V. Malshe , S. L. Ghavale
Published: September 2024

In the years 2020-23, a field experiment on Encarsia production technique for managing Rugose Spiraling Whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin) in coconut palms was conducted at the AICRP (Palms), RCRS, Bhatye, Dist. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, to evaluate the efficacy of Encarsia parasitoids in controlling the rugose spiraling whitefly (RSW) on coconut palms. The study employed a completely randomized block design with five treatments and four replications. Single palms of susceptible coconut varieties were selected for each treatment. Empty plastic bottles (1-liter capacity) were collected and modified by creating three holes (5x5 cm) in the middle region. These holes were covered with muslin cloth (30x20 cm) secured by rubber bands. The modified bottles were then hung on coconut fronds. Twenty healthy RSW nymphs were identified and placed in each designed plastic bottle cage. Field-collected Encarsia parasitized pupae of RSW were released into the cages, and the bottle mouths were plugged with cotton. The number of healthy and parasitized RSW nymphs on leaflets was recorded at 7, 10, and 15 days after treatment application. Encarsia parasitized pupae of RSW at a rate of 10 per palm resulted in the highest parasitism (62.08%). This treatment significantly outperformed T2 (Encarsia parasitized pupae of RSW at 5 per palm, 45.69%), T1 (Encarsia parasitized pupae of RSW at 3 per palm, 40.13%), and the control (T5, 7.36%). Encarsia parasitized pupae of RSW at 8 per palm achieved a parasitism rate of 54.86%, comparable to T4. The mass production technique of Encarsia guadeloupae under field conditions appears safe, eco-friendly, and effective for managing rugose spiralling whitefly in coconut palms. Key words: Coconut, Encarsia, Mass production, Rugose spiralling whitefly
Biology of brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guenes) under laboratory condition
Authors:   Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), Siksha “O” Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar- 751029, Odisha, India, Behera Kiran Kumar , Satapathy Satya Narayan , Panigrahi Chandan Kumar , Bhowmik Priyanka , Priyadarshini Priyanka
Published: September 2024

In 2022-23 a laboratory study was conducted at Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (IAS)[20.288596,85.764828], SOA-DU, Bhubaneswar to study about the biology of brinjal shoot and fruit borer biology or lifecycle. The parameters including egg, different instars of larvae, pupae and adults were highest in the last generation that was held in the month of Dec- Jan and the lowest of the parameters were recorded in the second generation held in the month of Aug – Sep. These changes in the parameters depending on the month were due to the variation in temperature. Likewise, the length of time spent in various developmental phases was noted. Recorded period includes egg (3-5 days), larva (12-18 days), pupa (8-12 days) and total developmental period (32-37 days) respectively. The average lifespan of male moths was 4.60 ± 1.00 days with a range of 3 to 7 days, while female moths had an average lifespan of 5.60±1.16 days with a range of 4 to 8 days. The average number of eggs laid by female moths was 69.53±9.35 eggs/female, with a range of 49 to 82 eggs. Key words: Brinjal shoot and fruit borer, biology, Leucinodes orbonalis
First report of invasive nesting whitefly Paraleyrodes bondari Peracchi (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): Impact on coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Authors:   Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, 40000, Sri Lanka, M Mathula , R Gnaneswaran , K Sivakalai , V Thilaksika , M R Luckshika , B Arani
Published: September 2024

An invasive whitefly species Paraleyrodes bondari Peracchi was recorded during January 2024, for the first time in Sri Lanka. Its occurrence was observed in association with Aleurodicus. dispersus and Aleurodicus rugioperculatus and Pseudococcus sp. on the underside of the coconut palm leaves (Cocos nucifera L.) from home gardens in Jaffna district. This species is commonly known as Bondar’s nesting whitefly, and is added as a new member for the coconut whitefly complex in Northern Province in Sri Lanka. Key words: Bondar’s nesting whitefly, Coconut Jaffna, Paraleyrodes bondari, Sri Lanka.
E-Based Practicum: A COVID-19 Model Worthy of Retention for Student-Teachers in Guyana
Authors: Semple-McBean Michelle , Lashley Lidon
Published: September 2024

Practicum is critical to the teacher education programme at the University of Guyana. Practicum offers opportunities and experiences for skills development and simulations to enable student-teachers to acquire and demonstrate effective pedagogical practices and innovations. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic reconfigured practicum to e-based modes, capitalising on mock teaching and video-stimulated reviews. A descriptive survey allowed 241 student-teachers to visualise and categorise their experiences, challenges and potential opportunities from this new learning mode. The elements of e-based practicum that make it worthy of retention include its capacity for autonomous off-campus learning and experimentation, partnership and equitable relations, performance pacing and gauging, archiving of pedagogical growth, technology literacy skills development, and reflective and self-correcting practice. The experiences of these student-teachers could help (re)shape the practicum delivery for future cohorts and be informative for reviewing and upgrading practicum courses that rely solely on physical classroom interactions, observations, and supervision.
Causes of Sexual Crimes in Afghanistan and Ways to Prevent Them
Authors: Safi Shahidullah , Shenwari Zahidullah , Weqar Matiullah
Published: September 2024

Sexual crimes significantly undermine the cultural and moral fabric of society. Similar to other types of crime, these offenses have identifiable causes that must be understood to effectively prevent their occurrence. Recognizing the importance of addressing the root causes of sexual crimes in Afghanistan is crucial for fostering social development, stability, and intellectual and cultural security.
This article aims to identify the underlying causes of sexual crimes in Afghan society and propose measures for their prevention, which have contributed to the rise of such offenses. To conduct this research, both library resources and internet sources were utilized.
The investigation revealed three primary categories of causes for sexual crimes in Afghanistan: family-related factors, personal issues, and broader social influences. Addressing these factors is essential for formulating effective prevention strategies.
The Role of Price, Quality, and Brand in Consumer Perception of Durable Goods in Online Shopping: A Study in Chhattisgarh
Authors: Shrivastava Kamlesh Kishore
Published: September 2024

This research aims to explore the influence of price, quality, and brand on consumer perception of durable goods in online shopping, focusing on the state of Chhattisgarh. The digital marketplace has increasingly become the go-to platform for purchasing durable goods, but understanding the key factors influencing consumer behavior is essential for businesses. Through a mixed-methods approach, this study surveys a diverse population in Chhattisgarh to evaluate how these three variables—price, quality, and brand—shape their online shopping decisions. The findings provide valuable insights for e-commerce platforms, manufacturers, and marketers in tailoring their strategies for the regional market. The paper concludes with actionable recommendations for enhancing consumer satisfaction and loyalty in the online shopping ecosystem.
The Role of Working Commission Transactions in Afghanistan's Legal System
Authors: Safi Shamsul Islam , Shenwari Zahidullah , Miakhel Jawad , Safi Shahidullah
Published: September 2024

A commission agent is an individual who conducts business transactions in their own name on behalf of the transaction owner, earning a fee for their services. This contractual arrangement between the transaction owner and the commission agent is referred to as a working commission. It is important to differentiate working commission from representation and advocacy; in traditional representation or advocacy, the representative or advocate acts on behalf of the principal or client, whereas a commission agent often conceals the identity of their principal. Consequently, the party involved in the transaction may only recognize the commission agent’s right and not the identity of the principal.
This research highlights the significance of working commission transactions within the Afghan legal framework by thoroughly examining their legal implications. The importance of this discussion is paramount, as it addresses a critical issue impacting Afghan society.
The objectives of this research can be viewed from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Theoretically, the primary aim is to expand the academic understanding of commission transactions. Practically, the research seeks to analyze the position of commission work within Afghanistan's legal system, which constitutes a fundamental legal concern.
The investigation was conducted using library resources and existing legal texts from Afghanistan. Insights and definitions pertaining to this topic were derived from relevant books and legal documents.
Through this research, I have concluded that a commission agent is a businessman who operates in their own name while acting on behalf of others. In this context, entities that establish and manage property dealer offices serve as pertinent examples of working commission practices.
Power and Possession: Analyzing Control in Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess' and Its Reflections in Modern Society
Authors: Hassan Ishraq
Published: September 2024

Robert Browning’s My Last Duchess is among the most popular monologues of the Victorian era and a perfect case study for examining the depictions of power, possession, and control. From the face value, it is apparent from the poem that power resides with those who possess wealth and title. Additionally, those in power can become extremely controlling to the detriment of those subject to them. In this case, the duke embodies a controlling and possessive individual in a position of power. The main contrast between the poem and modern society is that it would not be possible for an individual today to commit murder with impunity regardless of wealth and power. The rationale is that in many societies, the power resides with the people, and the leaders are considered to serve the interests of the people. Even the dictators face the wrath of their subjects if they commit such acts. Additionally, even the most conservative societies today do not treat women the same way they were treated in the Victorian era. However, cases of female domination and control are still rampant. Domestic violence in modern society may reflect the need for some men to dominate and control their women with such desires that lead them to commit violence against them. However, such incidences are an oddity as opposed to the Victorian era, when they could have been common.
Unveiling The Corporeal: The Female Body, Subjectivity and Politics of Visibility in Maryam Touzani’s Film Adam
Authors: Namrok Meriem
Published: September 2024

Throughout the history of cinema, the female body has often been a scopic site of pleasure and subjugation. Female filmmakers have long sought to refute the sexist scrutiny of women onscreen and work for healthier cinematic representations of the female body. This article aims to cast light on the different textual and visual tactics and aesthetics employed by the transnational Moroccan filmmaker Mariam Touzani in her film Adam (2020) to de-romanticize women and deconstruct the conventional cinematic framework where the female body is restrained to adhere to the patriarchal ideologies. The female protagonists Samia and Abla reflect the determination of the filmmaker Mariam Touzani to provide an understanding of the female body as an organism full of life, emotions, and agency, rather than an erotic, static icon. In analysing the film, the article embraces a feminist discourse to highlight the multifaceted dimensions of womanhood and contemplate the complexities surrounding the female body. Adam is a feminist firebrand against the alienating conditions of women and the objectification of the female body.
Optimization of Tokamak Blanket Design to Minimize Neutron Flux on Magnets
Authors:   Polygence Research Academy. Pleasanton, California, USA, Benny Steven
Published: September 2024

Fusion energy, a promising solution to global energy challenges, replicates the same processes that give our sun its energy, notably through deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion reactions that produce significant energy. This study explores the mechanics and challenges of various fusion reactions, emphasizing the pivotal role of lithium breeder blankets in producing tritium, essential for sustaining D-T fusion in tokamak reactors. The helium-cooled lithium lead (LiPb) blanket design was simulated to optimize tritium breeding and neutron flux management. Results indicated a tritium breeding ratio (TBR) of 1.15, surpassing the self-sufficiency target of 1.1, with further improvements through increased lithium content and blanket thickness. Effective neutron shielding ensured safe operational limits for reactor components. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of achieving self-sustaining fusion reactions, essential for the viability of fusion power as a sustainable energy source. Future research will focus on advanced materials, refined simulations, and enhanced cooling technologies to further optimize fusion reactor designs.
Quantum Foundations of Life: Exploring Atomic Forces and Consciousness
Authors:   Independent researcher, Philippines, Po Jeorge Kevin
Published: September 2024

This paper investigates fundamental questions about life by exploring the interplay between quantum mechanics, atomic forces, and consciousness. We address key issues such as: What distinguishes life from inanimate matter? How do atomic forces, influenced by quantum mechanics, contribute to the stability and behavior of living systems? What role does quantum gravity play in holding atoms together, and how does it relate to movement and consciousness? By conducting theoretical analysis and thought experiments, this research aims to clarify how these principles interact to shape our understanding of life. Through this exploration, we seek to provide a cohesive framework that integrates insights from quantum mechanics and consciousness, offering a novel perspective on the architecture of life and its place in the universe.
On the Aether Dynamics, Twin Paradox, and Ultimate Relativity of Solar Flares
Authors:   Muhammad Aslam Musakhail , Independent Researcher, Main Saddar bazar Musakhail, Pakistan, Musakhail Muhammad Aslam , Farmer James Russell ,   James Russell Farmer , Independent Researcher, 10 William Ave, Greenlane, Auckland 1051, New Zealand
Published: September 2024

In our previous work, Theory of Everything, we addressed the longstanding twin paradox of special relativity by introducing the concept of Aether force dynamics, F(v). This was achieved through the recognition that Aether force is cumulative, encompassing the sum of all force increments required to accelerate a massive body to velocity v. Similarly, the time dilation experienced by twin 2, the moving twin, is a cumulative effect, involving all time dilation increments accrued during their journey. This contrasts with the Lorentz contraction and mass dependence, which are instantaneous effects. Our approach successfully unified special and general relativity, extending the latter's focus on gravitational accelerations to incorporate any form of acceleration, thus leading to what we term the Ultimate Theory of Relativity. We have also applied this framework to describe dynamic processes in solar flares, drawing an analogy to the cinema problem, which involves maximizing the angle subtended by an observer to a screen. As in the twin paradox, the analysis necessitates the consideration of potential infinities, achieved by dividing finite quantities by zero or zero by zero. Remarkably, this led to a simultaneous application of Ultimate Relativity to both the cinema problem and solar flare dynamics, revealing that acceleration approaching infinity, a=1, is central to understanding these phenomena.
Descriptive Study of The Concept of Islamic Education from a Women's Perspective (Rohana Kudus, Rahmah El-Yunusiyah, Rasuna Said, And Siti Walidah)
Authors: Pratiwi Sekar Harum , Kustati Martin , Sepriyanti Nana
Published: September 2024

This research is motivated by the problems that occur among women who are still hindered by the world of education. The researcher discusses how female figures in ancient times fought for the right to education for women. Therefore, the researcher discusses Islamic education during the time of Rohana Kudus, Rahmah El Yunusiyah, Rasuna Said, and Siti Walidah. The aim of this research is for readers to know about the struggles of the figures to raise the status of women in that era. This research uses the SLR (Systematic Literature Review) method. Data collection was carried out by systematically identifying journals and books related to the research topic.
Islamic Religious Education in Building Insight Multicultural
Authors: Sarbaini Sarbaini , Kustati Martin , Sepriyanti Nana
Published: September 2024

Islamic religious education (PAI) taught in madrasas and public schools is felt has not been one hundred percent successful in making students be tolerant and open towards other communities outside himself. This type of research is a systematic literature review which is carried out by collecting and accumulating research related to community-based total sanitation evaluation. The keywords used for literature searches; "Islamic Education" and "Islamic Education in Multicultural Society". The literature sources used in the research come from online databases, namely Google Scholar and Garuda. the results of this research Multicultural Education is a development process that seeks to improve something that has existed from the beginning or previously existed, developing all human potential, education that respects plurality and heterogeneity, and education that respects and upholds cultural, ethnic, tribal and religious diversity. Multicultural religious learning can instill Islamic values multicultural to participants. So anti-multicultural values such as discrimination and violence can be avoided. Therefore, the learning process of Religious Education Multicultural Islam is recommended to be implemented because it can make things easier achieve the goals of Islamic religious education in forming knowledge, attitudes and students' skills in a unified and balanced manner
The Effect of Using Capcut Media on The Science Learning Outcomes of Smp Negeri 1 Maiwa
Authors: Nisma Nisma , M Usman , Hasanuddin Hasanuddin , Hermansyah Sam
Published: September 2024

In order to determine the impact of employing Capcuit media on scientific learning outcomes for class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Maiwa Regency of Enrekang patent, this study employs quantitative ideation and experimental research kinds. The research population consisted of all class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Maiwa Regency of Enrekang Patent, and the samples were gathered from 28 of these students as well as Clu sampling. I'm sampling, says Ister Rando.In this study, there are 2 variables: the first is the independent variable, or the effect of using Capcuit media (x), and the second is the dependent variable, or the outcomes of scientific learning in class VII 3 students (y). The SMP Negeri 1 Maiwa Kabu i Patent Enrekang served as the research site for this project. The Muis Mean Rule was used to analyse the data after it had been obtained using the data collection technique of observation, tests, and documentation. Based on the analysis of the data, a value of X = 84.07 and a value of Y = 76.14 are obtained, allowing it to be observed that the usage of Capcut media has an impact on the outcomes of scientific learning for class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Maiwa Kabu i Enrekang patent. According to the study's findings, class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Maiwa, Kabu, and Patent Enrekang were influenced by their use of Capcut media in their science learning. This shows that the working hypothesis, according to which the usage of Capcuit media has an impact on the scientific learning outcomes of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Maiwa, is accepted.
Optimization Design Learning Language English Based Digital
Authors: Manda Ibrahim , Hermansyah Sam
Published: September 2024

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A Responsive Internship Program from the Viewpoint of Beginning Teachers
Authors: Boholano Helen B. , Jamon Bernard Evangelicom V. , Corpuz Brenda B. , Bacaltos Richel N.
Published: September 2024

The final semester of a four-year education course involves a student teaching or internship period that poses a number of challenges to cooperating teachers, college supervisors, student teachers, and school administrators, among other stakeholders. This stage connects the theoretical and practical in real-world learning environments, acting as a pillar in the professional development of future educators. A seamless transition from theory to practice is made possible by responsive internship programs that integrate classroom experiences with pre-service training in response to evolving educational demands. This study explores the perspectives and experiences of pre-service teachers in internship programs using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in Visayas, Philippines provide priceless information about program effectiveness and areas for improvement. Important issues come to light, highlighting the need of preparing teacher interns with flexible abilities, incorporating technology, learner-centered approaches, encouraging cooperation between organizations and educational institutions, and professionalism. Experiential learning and exposure to a range of student populations are essential for refining instructional strategies and fostering professional development. The study provides valuable information that may be utilized to improve internship programs, which in turn helps to foster the professional growth of new teachers and improves students’ educational achievement.