bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development and Calibration of Thermoelectric-Power-Based Non Destructive Evaluation (TNED) Device for Aging Analysis of Carbon Steel SA 106B
Authors:   KINPOE, College of Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Karachi, Pakistan, Babar Muhammad Usman , Tariq Hafiz Ali ,   KINPOE, College of Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Karachi, Pakistan, Hasson Syed Anwar ul ,   Faculty of Engineering Practices and Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nazeer Hussain University, Karachi, Pakistan, Qureshi M. Nauman ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, DHA Suffa University, Karachi, Pakistan, Hussain Ahmad ,   Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences, DHA Suffa University Karachi, Pakistan, Islam Naz E ,   Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Missouri Columbia, USA
Published: December 2023

The aging analysis of nuclear power plant components and materials is crucial for the power plant’s safety, and for its upgradation and life extension. The health monitoring of power plant materials, such as steel, is mostly done by employing conventional non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques. Considering the limitations associated with conventional NDE techniques, thermoelectric power based NDE (TNDE) is being explored. This paper presents the first ever development and successful demonstration of TNDE in Pakistan. Moreover, the aging analysis of carbon steel grade SA 106B is also being presented for the first time. The extraction-steam pipe samples (new and aged) of SA 106B, from a 46-years-old operating nuclear power plant, are being analyzed and the sensitivity of TNDE to aging induced changes in microstructure is demonstrated. Further, the aged SA 106B is simulated via heat treatment and the equipment is calibrated for its utilization in the nuclear power plant. The correlation between thermoelectric power (TEP) and Vicker hardness (HV) [TEP (µV/oC) = ~2x10-5 Hardness (HV) + 0.008] has been analyzed. It is revealed that the technique has the potential to analyze mechanical properties of aged extraction steam piping without cutting and taking the samples to the laboratory.
Enhancing Physical Layer Security in MIMO Systems through Beamforming and Artificial Noise Techniques
Authors:   Computer System Engineering Department, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Pakistan, Nizam Farah , Ahmed Saleem ,   Computer System Engineering Department, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Pakistan, Kumar Pardeep ,   Software Engineering Department Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology Nawabshah, Pakistan, Tsetse Anthony ,   School of Computing & Analytics, Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky 41099, USA, Kumar Ramesh ,   Computer System Engineering Department, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Pakistan, Shanker Bhawani ,   Department of Computer Science, Riphah international University Islamabad, Pakistan, Sohu Najamuddin ,   Government College University (GCU) Hyderabad, Pakistan
Published: December 2023

Physical layer security (PLS) has grown in popularity as it guarantees secure and reliable communication between wireless devices without restricting the ability of data analysts to eavesdrop. PLS benefits from the randomization property of the wireless channel, which improves immunity and protects against many dangers of information breaches from eavesdroppers. MIMO and Massive MIMO, which use numerous antennas at the transmitter and receiver ends, are fundamental technologies for improving efficiency in 5G and future network systems. The PLS still requires a significant amount of work before it can be employed in practical systems. The interception of eavesdroppers can be made difficult by adding artificial noise. This paper focuses on the physical layer security considering maximal ratio combining, and artificial noise with beamforming techniques to further enhance the secrecy rate. The proposed work demonstrates that the use of transmitter beamforming with artificial noise can significantly improve the degree of confidentiality of information being transmitted between a transmitter and an intended receiver while making it more difficult for eavesdroppers to intercept. The simulation results in terms of bit error rate show that the proposed method has a significant impact on the error rate performance of the eavesdropper.
Environmental Temperature and Humidity Monitoring at Agricultural Farms using Internet of Things & DHT22-Sensor
Authors:   Electrical Engineering Department, Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan, Ansari Seema , Ansari Adeel ,   Computer & Information Sciences Department Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Malaysia, Kumar Adeet ,   Electrical Engineering Department, Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan, Kumar Rahul ,   Electrical Engineering Department, Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan, Nyamasvisva Elisha Tadiwa ,   Department of Networking, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: December 2023

Many monitoring systems have been designed and tested by researchers for monitoring environment temperature and humidity for different industrial applications and smart homes using DHT22 or DHT11 with Arduino Uno and wireless communication module. DHT22 is found to have better specifications in terms of performance and accuracy for measuring both temperature and humidity compared to DHT11. Arduino UNO is a microcontroller commonly used in scientific research. There are other more powerful microcontrollers available in the market. We chose ESP32 as its CPU is more powerful and can run upto 240 MHz, whereas Arduino UNO can run upto 16 MHz. In terms of connectivity, there is no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality built in Arduino board, whereas ESP-32 has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions built in, which makes it more suitable for IoT projects. This paper aims at using Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) Technology to monitor environmental temperature and humidity at the agricultural farm remotely, using DHT22 in conjunction with TTGO T-Beam as it has an ESP32 development board and also includes a GPRS module. ESP32 can be connected to the internet using Wi-Fi. The sensor connected to the T-Beam sends data to the Cloud through the internet. In this experiment, we used the Firebase platform to save data in the database. This information can also be received on the serial monitor as well as on smartphones and Web/App by the concerned personnel. The T-Beam module is a reliable module for data communication and covers up to 15Kms range. The LoRaWAN is used as a gateway to connect devices wirelessly to the internet and manages communication between end nodes. The buzzer is set to turn on for temperature ≥ 32 ℃ and humidity ≤ 60%. The system is designed for monitoring environmental temperature and humidity at agricultural farms it can also be used in other applications like smart homes, industries to control temperature/humidity, poultry farms and environment monitoring in specific locations/areas.
Performance Evaluation of ARM-based versus x86- based Processors in High Performance Computing Clusters
Authors:   Computer Systems Eng. Department QUEST Nawabshah, Pakistan, Kumar Dileep , Rajput Muhammad Awais ,   Department of Computer Science Universität Paderborn Paderborn, Germany, Kumar Pardeep ,   Software Engineering Department QUEST Nawabshah, Pakistan, Ahmed Saleem ,   Information Technology (IT) Convergence Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea, Bhatti Muhammad Saqib ,   Department of Telecommunication Eng. Dawood University of Eng.& Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, Tsetse Anthony ,   School of Computing & Analytics, Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky, USA
Published: December 2023

With an increasing need for enormous amount of computing power, different approaches for building inexpensive supercomputers have emerged. Decreasing costs and continuous technology scaling has led to the emergence of computers with ARM processors which are considered as a possible alternative to traditional x86 processors for creating High Performance Computing (HPC) systems. The aim of this research is to carry out a detailed performance evaluation of a cluster of ARM-based computers against a comparable low-cost cluster of x86-based computers and investigates whether these ARM processors are capable to substitute x86 processors for creating HPC clusters. Our methodology is based on experimental evaluation by setting up two cluster architectures. To compare the performances of both clusters, two complex applications were implemented: approximation of mathematical constant PI (3.14), a matrix multiplication program. Our analysis focused on execution time and speedup as performance metrics. From the results we observed that maximum performance achieved by both clusters is when the number of MPI processes are equal to the number of processing nodes on the cluster thereby allowing a one-to-one mapping of the tasks with minimal overhead. If we compare the maximum performances of both clusters in terms of execution time, the x86-Cluster performed 1.16× and 2.42× faster than the ARM-Cluster for pi_calculation and matrix_mul benchmarks. However, we noted that the ARM-based cluster exhibited superior speedup compared to the x86-based cluster, potentially attributed to the greater number of cores per node used in the ARM cluster. From the comparative performance evaluation, we conclude that ARM processors substantially lag behind x86 processors not only because of their limited resources but due to major difference between their instruction sets and architecture especially when it comes to memory-bound operations. This research underscores the challenges and opportunities associated with ARM processors in the context of HPC clusters, offering valuable insights to the scientific community looking for cost-effective computing solutions.
Impact of various System Design Parameters on Coverage in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks
Authors:   Telecom Engineering Department Quaid-e-Awam University Nawabshah, Pakistan, Shaikh M. Mujtaba , Zia Muhammad Yousuf Irfan ,   Electrical Engineering Department Ziauddin University Karachi, Pakistan, Hyder Waheeduddin ,   Computer Science Department Ilma University Karachi, Pakistan, Memon Kamran Ali ,   Telecom Engineering Department Quaid-e-Awam University Nawabshah, Pakistan, Hassan Syeda Iqra ,   Electrical Engineering Department Ziauddin University Karachi, Pakistan, Das Bhagwan ,   Electronic Engineering Department Quaid-e-Awam University Nawabshah, Pakistan
Published: December 2023

Recent cellular systems are moving towards heterogeneous cellular networks (HCNs) that consist of a mixture of miniature cells and legacy macro-cells to meet the requirements of wireless data traffic, owing to the immense amount of multi-purpose mobile applications. The inclusion of small cells is a cost-effective solution for enhancing the size and coverage of the existing macro-cellular network. This article assumes a heterogeneous cellular network consisting of two tiers of base stations (BSs): large-scale (macro) and small-scale (pico) BSs. The users are evenly distributed, and each tier of BSs and users create a uniform Poisson point process (PPP). Practical third-generation partnership project (3GPP) models for path loss are considered, and three camping/association criteria are utilized to relate user equipment (UEs) to large or small-scale BSs, including coupled and decoupled camping criteria to study coverage. The impact of several system design parameters on coverage is investigated using the aforementioned heterogeneous cellular network, association criteria, and 3GPP path loss models. Our simulation results provide insights into the effect of infrastructure sharing between macro and pico-cells and user density on coverage. We also explore the impact of fractional power control (FPC) and signaling limits on coverage under all considered association strategies. Finally, we investigate the effect of open-loop UE transmission power, pico-density, and biasing on coverage. Specifically, we thoroughly explore the effect of empty BSs on coverage under all system design parameters.
МОДЕЛЬНІ ПОКАЗНИКИ ВИКОНАННЯ СТАНДАРТНИХ ПОЛОЖЕНЬ В ЗОНІ АТАКИ, ЇХ ДИНАМІКА ТА ВПЛИВ НА КІНЦЕВИЙ РЕЗУЛЬТАТ В ІГРАХ ЧЕМПІОНАТУ СВІТУ З ФУТБОЛУ 2022 РОКУ В КАТАРІ
Authors: Журід Сергій , Лебедєв Сергій
Published: December 2023

Successful execution of a standard position near the opponent's goal is a prerequisite for the real completion of the team's offensive actions. Such provisions include: kick-off, penalty kick, free kick, corner kick, eleven-meter kick and throw-in from the sideline, goal kick and, relatively rarely, the draw of a contested ball. Skillfully prepared and suddenly performed ball draws from standard positions are a potential opportunity to realize the gained advantage.
БІОМЕХАНІЧНА ОЦІНКА ПОСТАВИ ДІТЕЙ 6-8 РОКІВ
Authors: Холодов Сергій , Гребеніна Анастасія
Published: December 2023

The current state of health of the population of Ukraine as a whole, children and youth in particular, is a significant challenge to society and the state and, without exaggeration, poses a real threat to humanitarian security. Numerous studies conducted in recent years testify: the mass nature of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system is one of the most urgent problems of modern society. Functional posture disorders are among the most common abnormalities in the musculoskeletal system in children and young people.
Traumatismos en neonatos que acuden al departamento de emergencias pediátricas: frecuencia, mecanismos y formas de presentación
Authors: Rojas Ortellado Rocío Lorena , Mesquita Ramirez Mirta Noemí , Godoy Sánchez Laura E
Published: December 2023

Introduccion: La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) estima que aproximadamente 100 niños mueren cada hora a causa de lesiones traumáticas.

Objetivo: Describir la frecuencia, mecanismos y tipos de   traumatismos en los neonatos en el departamento de emergencias pediátricas de un hospital.

Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal, ambispectivo. Se incluyeron neonatos con diagnóstico de traumatismo que acudieron al departamento de emergencias pediátricas de un hospital desde enero del 2015 a diciembre del 2019.  Variables: edad, sexo, procedencia, peso de nacimiento, edad gestacional, tipo de parto, mecanismo y tipo de traumatismo y evolución, Los datos se analizaron en SPSS. El protocolo fue aprobado por el comité de ética.

Resultados: Fueron incluidos 90 neonatos, la frecuencia de traumatismo fue del 1,4%, la media de la edad fue de 14,6 ±7,7 días. El 92% nacieron por parto vaginal ,27% macrosómicos. El mecanismo del trauma fue obstétrico en 75,6%, accidentes en la casa 23,3 %y 1 caso de accidente de tránsito. Los tipos de lesiones fueron fracturas de huesos largos, en 47,8%, lesión del plexo braquial 15,5% y traumatismo cráneo encefálico 13,33%. Fueron hospitalizados el 10%.

Conclusiones: La frecuencia de traumatismo neonatal en la urgencia pediátrica fue del 1,4%. La edad media fue 14,6 ±7,7dias. El 75,6% fue de origen obstétrico y 23,3% accidentes en la casa y 1 caso de accidente de tránsito. Los tipos de lesiones fueron fracturas de huesos largos, 47,8%, lesión del plexo braquial 15,5% y 13,3% traumatismo cráneo encefálico 13,3%.
Experiencia en el manejo de anafilaxia en un Departamento de Emergencias Pediátricas
Authors: Iramain Ricardo , Arce Diana , Ortiz Rolón Jorge , Jara Alfredo , Cardozo Laura , Morinigo Rocío
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La anafilaxia es una reacción multisistémica potencialmente mortal; su reconocimiento temprano y abordaje oportuno son fundamentales. La variabilidad de presentación y gravedad requieren la utilización de criterios diagnósticos para la mejora de la atención en urgencias.

Objetivo: Describir las características clínicas, criterios de diagnóstico y tratamiento de los pacientes con anafilaxia atendidos en un Departamento de Emergencias Pediátricas (DEP). Materiales y métodos: Revisión retrospectiva, descriptiva, de casos ingresados en el DEP de enero 2015 a diciembre 2020. Los criterios diagnósticos fueron aplicados por dos observadores emergentólogos evaluando la concordancia con el índice к de Cohen. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva: proporciones, medianas y rango intercuartílico.

Resultados: Se aplicaron los criterios NIAID/FAAN a 65 historias clínicas con diagnóstico de egreso de anafilaxia encontrándose una concordancia de 0,64 (IC 95%: 0,41-0,88). De ellos, 35 (54%) cumplieron los criterios diagnósticos. El 66% (23/35) recibió adrenalina. La mediana de edad fue de 7 años (RIC: 3-11,5). Antecedente de asma en 9/35, atopia en 7/35 y anafilaxia previa en 7/35. Como factor desencadenante se constató consumo de medicamentos en 16/35, alimentos en 8/35. La estadía hospitalaria tuvo una mediana de 18 horas (RIC: 12-24).

Conclusiones: Los resultados sugieren una brecha entre identificación precisa de los casos de anafilaxia y el tratamiento oportuno con adrenalina cuando se utilizan criterios estandarizados.
Características clínico-etiológicas de pacientes pediátricos hospitalizados con diagnóstico de bronquiolitis. Ciudad de Santa Fe, Argentina
Authors: Nilva Gabriela , Vera Garate María Verónica , Rudi Juan Manuel , Karacachoff Mario , Fernández Guillermo , Meneghetti Fernando , Molina Fabiana , Vidal Gonzalo , Kusznierz Gabriela
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La bronquiolitis constituye una de las principales causas de Infecciones Respiratorias Agudas Bajas en Pediatría, y es responsable de una proporción significativa de hospitalizaciones en lactantes, fundamentalmente, en menores de 1 año. Su diagnóstico es clínico, caracterizado por síntomas y signos de amplio grado de gravedad.

Objetivo: Describir las características clínico-etiológicas de casos de bronquiolitis en menores de 1 año, internados en un hospital de niños de la ciudad de Santa Fe, durante un periodo de un año.

Materiales y Métodos: Estudio observacional, transversal. Se analizaron datos demográficos, clínicos y de laboratorio de fichas médicas de vigilancia epidemiológica. Las técnicas diagnósticas usadas según el agente viral fueron RT-PCR en tiempo real, PCR-punto final e Inmunofluorescencia Indirecta. 

Resultados: Sobre un total de 108 casos, 90,7% tuvo de 1 a 6 meses de edad. La mediana de internación fue de 5 días, y el nacimiento prematuro fue la condición médica previa más frecuente. Un 78,7% (85) tuvo diagnóstico viral positivo, siendo Rinovirus (hRV) y Virus Sincicial Respiratorio (VSR) los agentes más prevalentes, tanto en infección única como en coinfección. El tiempo de oxigenoterapia fue mayor en los pacientes más graves (p<0,001). El 32,4% (35) recibió alguna medicación que fue, en mayor frecuencia, antibiótico. Se encontró asociación positiva y significativa entre la edad menor de 3 meses y una hospitalización mayor a 5 días (OR=2,5; IC: 1,1-5,8; p=0,02); y entre un diagnóstico VSR positivo y un cuadro grave (OR: 7,7; IC: 1,95-39,6; p<0,001). 

Conclusión: Las características y condiciones médicas consideradas por la literatura como factores de riesgo para el padecimiento y la gravedad de una IRAB, fueron halladas con mayor frecuencia en la población de estudio. El hRV y el VRS fueron los agentes de mayor rescate viral, encontrándose una asociación positiva entre la infección por VSR y la gravedad del cuadro.
Community Perception Towards Criminal Women: A Case Study of District Swabi
Authors: Habib Quaid , Ahmad Afzal , Shah Syed Shaheer Ali
Published: December 2023

Women who engage in criminal activities often face a complex set of challenges that go beyond the legal consequences of their actions. Society's perception of criminal women is often harsherthan that of their male counterparts, as women are traditionally viewed as caregivers and nurturers rather than as criminals. This perception is shaped by cultural and social norms, media representation,and individual biases. In this essay, we will explore the community's perception towards criminal women and the factors that influence it. These representations contribute to the stigmatization of criminal women, making it more difficult for them to reintegrate into society after serving their sentences. In this research, it is discussed how women in society are forced to commit a crime and what are the factors which make them do so. One of the factors that shape community perception towards criminal women is the nature of their offences. Women who engage in violent crimes are often viewed as more dangerous and threatening than those who commit non-violent offences.
An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward
Authors: Ashfaq Hamza , Ashfaq Kashif , Shahid Muneeba
Published: December 2023

This article presents an analysis of the state of democracy in Pakistan, highlighting the challenges it faces and proposing a way forward. Despite making significant strides toward democratic governance since independence, Pakistan continues to grapple with numerous obstacles such as political instability, weak institutions, corruption, and military intervention. These challenges have hindered the consolidation of democratic norms and hindered the effective functioning of democratic processes. To overcome these hurdles, it is imperative to focus on strengthening institutions, promoting transparency and accountability, fostering a culture of political inclusivity, and enhancing civil education. By addressing these key areas, Pakistan can pave the way for a more robust and sustainable democratic system.
An Exploration of the University Students' Experiences Regarding the Teachers' Gender Bias
Authors: Jabeen Samera , Asif Mohsin , Ali Abid
Published: December 2023

This qualitative study was a follow-up of quantitative research which was conducted to identify the male university teachers’ gender bias in the classroom. In this qualitative exploration, there were 18 students who were sampled for the study conveniently. The researchers developed an interview protocol based on (Ali et al., 2021) and collected the data with the help of individual interviews. The interview protocol comprised nine open-ended questions. The data were analyzed with the help of the Thematic analysis. The qualitative results confirmed the quantitative results that the teachers’ interaction was found biased against females. Similarly, their feedback was also found biased against males and the positive feedback and motivation are given more to the female students. Similarly, the teachers’ expectations were found biased against females in that the challenging tasks are not assigned to them keeping in view their gender. The teachers also use male-oriented language while teaching.
Language, Media and Ideology: A Critical Analysis of Pakistani Political Propaganda
Authors: Sadiq Samiya , Khan Muhammad Akbar , Aslam Rasheeda
Published: December 2023

This research investigates the ideological representations found in the video blogs of two Pakistani journalists, Imran Riaz Khan and Orya Maqbool Jan, and explores their influence on the audience. This study is exclusively qualitative in its approach. Potential ethical concerns are minimized as there are no personal interactions or sensitive information involved. The current research has clarified the ideological representations within the chosen video blogs by employing Fairclough's critical discourse analysis (CDA) framework. Extensive examination of the text, as well as targeted analysis of allusions to other texts and sociocultural aspects, has been conducted to ensure a comprehensive exploration of the topic. The analysis reveals that Imran Riaz Khan and Orya Maqbool Jan skillfully utilize a range of textual and stylistic methods in their vlogs to achieve a particular objective. They effectively meet the essential criteria for conveying a particular ideology. Using syntactic structure and repeated elements, their video blogs highlight the central topic of social and cultural inequity, particularly pertaining to racial bias and discrimination rooted in colour and belief.
Use of Conceptual Metaphors in Imran Khan and Narendra Modi's Political Speeches: A Comparative Study
Authors: Javed Amara , Waheed Sadia , Atta Komal
Published: December 2023

This research is based on a comparative study of metaphors in political discourse. For this purpose, Lakoff and Johnson’s (1980) Critical Metaphor Theory (CMT) as a qualitative methodological ground and the quantitative method has been applied manually to five selected speeches of Imran Khan and Narendra Modi on the Kashmir issue after the military siege from 2019 till now. This study aims to explore the conceptual metaphors in the political speeches of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main purpose of the study is to explore different types of conceptual metaphors like structural, ontological, and orientational that are used by these politicians to provide their thoughts, ideologies, and emotions on the said issue. This study provides new knowledge and guidance to understand the different metaphorical domains or structures in political discourse for future scholars.
Perception of Hearing-Impaired Students About Their University Fellows in Inclusive Environments
Authors: Bukhari Snober , Anis Faisal , Anwer Muhammad
Published: December 2023

This study investigated the interpersonal relationship of hearing-impaired students in inclusive universities with their typical peers and fellows. A convenient sampling method was used. Data was collected from three inclusive universities in Lahore through a survey. The sample consisted of 57 hearing-impaired students. SPSS software was utilized for calculating frequency distributions and conducting ANOVA, and t-test analyses. Results showed that most of the hearing-impaired students enjoyed group activities with peers, learned to communicate, and helped operate computers.However, sometimes peers made them feel isolated in classrooms. No significant difference was found between perceptions of male and female students across degree programs or universities.
Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence against Women in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Authors: Rana Farhana Aziz , Rafiq Waqas , Shahid Ali
Published: December 2023

This comprehensive study delves into the multifaceted dynamics of domestic violence against women in Pakistan, examining its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. The research underscores the significance of legal reforms to provide survivors with robust protections and avenues for seeking justice. It emphasizes the crucial role of education and awareness campaigns in reshaping societal norms and fostering healthy relationships. The study highlights the pivotal importance of support systems, including shelters, crisis hotlines, counselling, and legal aid, in facilitating survivors' escape from abusive situations and aiding in their recovery. Economic empowerment programs emerge as a vital component to reduce barriers that often keep survivors tethered to abusive relationships. By sensitizing law enforcement and establishing supportive networks, this study provides a comprehensive roadmap for creating safer environments for survivors and working towards the complete eradication of domestic violence.
Relationship between Social Media Usage and Academic Performance of the Students: A Case Study of Female Students of Public Sectors Universities
Authors: Iqbal Ashraf , Kamal Maiha , Idrees Usman
Published: December 2023

In the current media-dominated era, social media significantly impacts the lifestyles and perceptions of females, profoundly influencing their thoughts through its content. This study, "Relationship between Social Media Usage on the Academic Performance of Female Students," delves into the frequency and type of media content employed by female university students, examining its impact on academic performance—specifically, the enhancement or decline in GPA and CGPA. Utilizing a survey approach and simple random sampling, the study analyses responses to statements such as "Excessive usage of social media affects the academic performance of university students." Findings reveal that 12.0% strongly agreed, 44.7% agreed, 26.7% were neutral, 14.3% disagreed, and 2.3% strongly disagreed with this statement. Similarly, regarding the statement "Social media sites detract university students from academic goals," 18.7% strongly agreed, 44.7% agreed, 25.7% were neutral, 8.7% disagreed, and 2.3% strongly disagreed.
«Великий перелом» на селі. Фінал селянської революції (1929 – 1933 рр.)
Authors: Романець Наталя Радомирівна , Маркова Світлана Василівна , Корновенко Сергій Валерійович , Калінкіна С. А.
Published: December 2023

Монографію виконано згідно з держбюджетною темою «Селянство України за умов суспільно-політичних потрясінь і соціально-економічних трансформацій першої третини ХХ ст.» (номер державної реєстрації 0115U000636).
Resistance of cayenne pepper varieties (Capsicum frutescens) to anthracnose disease (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) isolates from swampy areas
Authors: Budi Ismed Setya , Mariana Mariana , Fauziah Amalia
Published: December 2023

Anthracnose, a primary disease in chili plants caused by the pathogen fungus Colletotrichum sp., has proven significant losses by affecting harvests and inducing fruit decay. Control measures using synthetic pesticides have been implemented but yielded unsatisfactory results. The utilization of resistant varieties stands as a pertinent approach in early control efforts to minimize harvest losses. Additionally, the use of resistant varieties is a crucial component of integrated disease control implementation. This study aims to investigate the resistance levels of ten chili varieties commonly grown in swampy areas against specific isolates of Colletotrichum sp. present in swampy locations. The research, conducted in a randomized complete design in a greenhouse, tested ten varieties of cayenne pepper typically cultivated in swampy areas. The results revealed that the Hiyung variety is Susceptible, while Bara, Dewata 43 F1, Tiung Tanjung, Genie, Sekar, and CR-9 varieties exhibit moderate resistance. Conversely, Tiung Ulin, Alip, and Sret varieties are classified as resistant. The incubation period for tested cayenne pepper varieties varied, ranging from 3.5 to 5.3 days. A longer incubation period indicates greater resistance to anthracnose in chili varieties. The selection of resistant varieties is a pivotal step in anthracnose management, not only to minimize harvest losses but also to support an effective integrated control approach.
Perfects of Yaghnobi
Authors: Vydrin Arsenij
Published: December 2023

The article describes the semantics of four verb forms in the Yaghnobi language, which are formed from the Past Participle of the lexical verb and the auxiliary verb ‘to be’ or a copula — namely, the Perfect, Pluperfect, Past Perfect, and Past Subjunctive. The data for the study was taken from the Corpus of Yaghnobi oral texts from the 1920s–1960s, containing more than 40 000 tokens. As a result, we established that the Perfect is not a specialized form for expressing the result. The Perfect has the following meanings: experiential, inclusive, immediate, evidential (inferential and reportative), epistemic, mirative, and discursive. The Perfect is also used to express situations that have not yet taken place, but are considered by the speaker as having just happened. The main meaning of the Pluperfect is the discursive emphasis of the situation in the past. The typical meaning of antecedence in the past has been lost by the Yaghnobi Pluperfect. There are also cases of using the Pluperfect to express discontinuous past, avertive, and a failed attempt in the past. The Past Perfect expresses antecedence in the past, inferential evidentiality in the past, and is also used in situations related to the recent past, present, or near future which are thought by the speaker as having happened a long time ago. All meanings of this form are also attested for the Perfect. The main difference between the Past Perfect and the basic Perfect is that the former shifts the situation into the past. The Subjunctive mood of the Past tense is used in sentences with a general question and in subordinate affirmative clauses. The semantics of the mood is not completely clear. Semantically, this form is closest to the Subjunctive mood of the Present-Future tense. The Subjunctive of the Past tense can express the taxis meaning of the antecedence of the situation expressed by the Subjunctive mood of the Present-Future tense, which brings this form closer to the Past Perfect. In addition to a detailed description of the forms with the Past Participle, a significant result of the study is the discovery of the Pluperfect’s discursive function , as well as the use of the Perfect and the Past Perfect to express a situation of the recent past, present, or near future which is thought by the speaker as having already taken place.
Egyptian Feminism: History, Achievements and Problems
Authors: Elkina Ekaterina A.
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the expansion of women’s rights in Egypt. The author notes that Egypt, concerning the status of women in society, has traditions that differ from those in other countries where Islam is the predominant religion. This is because the state has experienced various periods throughout its history, including the Pharaonic era, the Greco-Roman period, the era of Islamic dominance, and periods of revolutionary reformers.
The author pays much attention to the fact that Egypt has strong class divisions and property stratification. People in different areas of the country live differently. What concerns educated urban feminists in Cairo and Alexandria is often alien to poor women in the rural regions of Upper Egypt.
The definitions of “women’s equality” and “feminism” themselves in a country with nationalist and Muslim traditions often have different meanings than in Western countries. On the one hand, Egyptian women have historically been considered the heads of their households as wives and mothers, and many women have consented to this role. A small percentage of Egyptian women worked outside the home, and their involvement in political life was limited. However, “state feminism” became the policy of all successive authoritarian regimes.
The author also highlights the “Islamic feminism” as an interesting recent phenomenon.
Активный словарь русского языка. Т. 4. Ч. 1
Authors: Апресян В.Ю. , Апресян Ю,Д. , Бабаева Е.Э. , Богуславская О.Ю. , Бухаров Я.М. , Галактионова И.В. , Гловинская М.Я. , Иомдин Б.Л. , Крылова Т.В. , Левонтина И.Б. , Лопухина А.А. , Птенцова А.В, , Санников А.В. , Урысон Е.В.
Published: December 2023

Активный словарь русского языка разрабатывается с опорой на важнейшие достижения отечественной и европейской лексикографии и с учетом результатов современной теоретической лингвистики во всех важных для лексикографии областях. Словарь ставит своей целью сообщение такого объема сведений о каждом включенном в него слове в каждом из фиксируемых в словаре значений, которые необходимы не только для понимания этого слова в произвольном контексте, но и для его правильного использования в собственной речи говорящих. Он содержит полную информацию о следующих свойствах слова: а) его грамматических формах; б) его специфической просодии – в тех редких случаях, когда такая специфика имеет место; в) его значениях в форме развернутых аналитических толкований; г) закономерных видоизменениях лексических значений и значений грамматических форм в определенных контекстуальных условиях; д) управлении и вариантах управления в данном лексическом значении, если они возможны; е) специфичных для слова в данном значении синтаксических конструкциях; ж) лексико­семантической сочетаемости слова в данном значении; з) прагматических условиях его употребления; и) его «лексическом мире» (синонимах, аналогах, антонимах, дериватах и других семантически связанных с ним словах). Каждая такая словарная статья снабжена обширными иллюстрациями, преимущественно из Национального корпуса русского языка. Предлагаемый словарь адресован широкой аудитории – от профессиональных лингвистов, школьных учителей, редакторов, переводчиков до любого читателя, интересующегося русским языком.
The Birth Registration of Immigrant Children Born in Korea
Authors:   The Korean Society Of Family Law, Lee Soeun
Published: December 2023

A child’s birth registration is a prerequisite for the child to achieve his/her civil status. The birth registration system in Korea has gone through important changes in the past few months. The Act on Registration of Family Relations was amended in June, 2023. Under the new registration law, a child’s birth can be registered by the head of local government. The Act on Confidential Birth was legislated in October, 2023. Under the new law, a pregnant woman can give birth without giving her name to the hospital or civil registry. However, the new registration law does not apply to immigrant children, as the scope of law is limited to the civil registration of Korean nationals. Moreover, immigrant parents might not be able to benefit from the new system due to their fear of deportation.
This paper studies legal system of other countries regulating nationality (or citizenship), birth registration, and immigration, in order to design a new registration law which guarantees every child’s birth registration. The countries where children acquire nationality based on his/her parents’ nationality allow birth registration of children of foreign parents. Japan, even though its nationality law and immigration law are as conservative as Korea’s, allows immigrant children’s birth registration. I suggest the Act on Registration of Family Relations be amended so as to allow immigrant children’s birth registration, and the enforcement decree of the Immigration Act also be amended so that the information on foreign parents will not be transferred to the immigration office.
Property Division of Lottery Contributions in Divorce: Equitable Division of Non-matrimonial Property in Divorce
Authors:   The Korean Society Of Family Law, Seo Jonghee
Published: December 2023

The U.S. has a fair division of marital property (community property), while the U.K. has a basically equal division. In particular, the United Kingdom does not recognize the division of non-matrimonial property, but in exceptional cases, non-matrimonial property may be considered as marital property and divided, but the division is based on equity, not equal division. Thus, sharing and needs principles are considered together.
Our jurisprudence generally does not consider non-matrimonial property to be subject to division, but recognizes it in special circumstances. In other words, our jurisprudence holds that special property is subject to division even if it belongs to one of the spouses, if the other party has actively cooperated in its maintenance, prevented its deterioration or contributed to its increase.
While this may be a good choice for the specific justification of protecting the other spouse, it goes beyond the function of property division, and clearly our civil law is based on a separate property system, and the easy inclusion of personal property as property subject to division would undermine the separate property system.
Put it in a nutshell, only in cases where the contribution to the formation of wealth is effectively wiped out, which can be assessed as significantly contrary to socially accepted equity, should non-matrimonial property be considered for division.
The Influence of Accounting Information System Knowledge, User Satisfaction, and Internal Control on MySAP Implementation
Authors: Irene Patricia , Saragih Kuncu , Sitorus Frangky , Silvanita Ktut
Published: December 2023

This research examines the influence of accounting information system knowledge, user satisfaction, and internal control on MySAP implementation on PT PH-El. The study utilized a survey approach, employing a questionnaire as the primary tool for collecting data. The research focused on employees who are directly engaged in the utilization of accounting information systems on PT PH-El. The researchers employed purposive sampling in selecting 100 respondents for the data analysis. The findings of the research demonstrate that accounting information system knowledge and user satisfaction positively and significantly impact the implementation of MySAP. However, the study indicates that internal control does not have a significant influence on MySAP implementation. In this context, companies can consider providing training and education related to accounting information systems and enhancing user satisfaction as efforts to improve MySAP implementation.
The Effect of Policy Support Officer System in the Korean Local Council: Comparative analysis of satisfaction between local council members and metropolitan council members
Authors:   The Korean Association For Local Administration, Kim Yong-Seok , Kim Tae-Young
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of the local council policy support officer system. Empirically compare and analyze the satisfaction level between local council members and metropolitan council members with the recently introduced and implemented policy support officer system, satisfaction with legislative activities, and system improvement measures. There is something to do. For this purpose, a survey was conducted targeting local council members across the country, and a chi-square test was conducted to determine whether the difference in satisfaction with legislative activities between basic council members and metropolitan council members was statistically significant.
Looking at the results, first, the majority of local council members were found to be satisfied with the policy support officer system, and the satisfaction of local council members was higher than that of metropolitan council members. Second, both local council members and metropolitan council members were found to have the highest level of satisfaction with legislative activities, followed by check and monitor activities, budget activities, and resident representative activities. Third, the difference in satisfaction with legislative activities between local council members and metropolitan council members was found to be statistically significant in legislative activities and checks and monitoring activities, but no differences were found in budget activities and resident representative activities. Fourth, in terms of institutional improvement measures, it was found that members of the local council most requested one policy support officer and members of the metropolitan council most requested one aide. Based on these analysis results, implications for the local council policy support system were presented.
The Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Fiscal Decentralization on Public Sector Performance
Authors:   The Korean Association For Local Administration, Hong GeunSeok , Lee SeoHee , Choo WoonHyun
Published: December 2023

This study empirically analyzes the impact of fiscal decentralization on public sector performance, focusing on national competitiveness and government efficiency. It also explores whether the effects of fiscal decentralization on public sector performance differ based on the income level of countries. This study uses a panel dataset of 25 OECD member countries, covering the period from 2001-2020. The results show that fiscal decentralization improves national competitiveness and government efficiency. Moreover, the impact of revenue decentralization on public sector performance is larger than expenditure decentralization. Finally, the impact of fiscal decentralization on national competitiveness and government efficiency varies depending on the national income level. It is also found that the impact of fiscal decentralization on public sector performance is insignificant among 13 countries with a GDP per capita of less than $40,000.
Explorative study on potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence for improved healthcare diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Date Prakash , Pimprale Varsha , Mandke Sakshi
Published: December 2023

Machine learning (ML) and Artificial intelligence (AI) have demonstrated substantial promise for enhancing healthcare diagnostics and therapy. This study compares the benefits, drawbacks, and uses of these tools to examine their potential in healthcare. ML systems can find trends, increase diagnosis precision, and support professional judgment. Their efficacy may be constrained, though, by bad data quality, a lack of interpretability, and execution issues. On the other hand, AI can support clinical judgment, enhance patient results, and boost healthcare productivity. However, difficulties in implementing them can arise due to restricted generalizability, data protection issues, and legal conformance. To ensure the effective application and acceptance of these technologies in healthcare, it is essential to understand these benefits and constraints. Healthcare providers of the future will be able to make wiser choices regarding patient assessment and therapy options using AL and ML, resulting in an overall enhancement of healthcare services.
15-17 Yaş Arası Spor Yapan ve Yapmayan Bireylerin Fiziksel Uygunluk Düzeylerinin Lateralizasyon Açısından Karşılaştırılması
Authors: ÖZBAY Muhammet , AKPINAR Selçuk
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, belirli yıllar boyunca düzenli olarak spor yapan bireylerle hiç spor yapmamış (sedanter) bireylerin sağ-sol taraf ayrımı açısından fiziksel uygunluk düzeylerini karşılaştırmaktır. Çalışma, ortaöğretim düzeyinde eğitim gören erkek ve kadın sporcular ile sedanter bireylerden amaçlı örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen katılımcılarla yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın katılımcıları yaşları 15 ile 17 arasında değişen 52 erkek ve 38 kadından oluşmaktadır. Katılımcıların 30'u voleybolcu (18 kadın, 12 erkek), 30'u futbolcu (25 erkek, 5 kadın) ve 30'u sedanter (15 erkek, 15 kadın) bireylerden seçilmiştir. Fiziksel uygunluk düzeylerini ölçmek için, Winnick ve Short (2014) tarafından geliştirilen Esneklik ölçümü, Stark (2000) tarafından geliştirilen Sağlık Topu Fırlatma testi, Moll, Seidel ve Bös (2012) tarafından geliştirilen 3-Adım Sıçrama ölçümü ve Basit Görsel Reaksiyon testi olmak üzere 4 temel test uygulanmıştır. Veriler, SPSS 25 paket programı kullanılarak bilgisayar ortamında analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin istatistiksel analizinde tekrarlı ölçümlerde karışık model ANOVA kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlara bakıldığında, futbol ve voleybol sporlarına katılımın fiziksel uygunluk düzeylerini artırdığını göstermektedir. Spor yapan gruplardaki katılımcıların, genel olarak sedanter gruba göre daha iyi performans gösterdiği bulunmuştur. Vücudun sağ ve sol yan ayrımı açısından yapılan değerlendirmede, baskın olan el ve ayakların, baskın olmayan taraftaki el ve ayaktan daha fazla kuvvete sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Arapçada İ’lâmî Makâmeler
Authors: CAN Muhammet Ali
Published: December 2023

İslam’ın gelişinden sonra Arap Edebiyatı, Kur’an-ı Kerim’in yoğun etkisi altında kalmıştır. Nesir ve şiirlerde Kur’an-ı Kerim’den iktibaslar sıkça yapılmıştır. Makâme türü eserlerde iktibasların yanı sıra Kur’ân-ı Kerim’in sanat yönü örnek alınmıştır. İlk başta irticâlî konuşma olarak ortaya çıkan hitâbî makâmeler, daha sonra yerini yazılı olarak hazırlanan hikâye makâmelerine bırakmıştır. Bunun edebî çevrede rağbet görmesi sonucu bilgi verme amaçlı yazılar da makâme türünde yazılmaya başlanmıştır (i’lâmî makâmeler). İ’lâmî makâmelerin bir kısmı hikâye ile karışık olarak yazılmıştır. İ’lâmî makâmelerde ilk başlarda belirli bir konu ele alınırken, ilerleyen zamanda tiyatro türü gibi iki ya da daha fazla canlı varlık tartıştırılmıştır. Daha sonraki aşamada makâmelerde önce cansız nesneler, en son aşamada ise ilim gibi soyut objeler konuşturulmuştur. Türkiye’de hikâye makâmeleri hakkında birçok çalışma bulunmasına rağmen, i’lâmî makâmeleri hakkında yapılan araştırmaların sayısı oldukça azdır. Bu makale ile i’lâmî makâmeleri hakkında özet bilgi sunularak bundan sonra yapılacak olan çalışmalara anahtar oluşturulması amaçlanmaktadır.