bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efektivitas penggunaan anggaran belanja terhadap biaya operasional sebagai alat ukur penilaian kinerja pemerintah pada Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kota Manado
Authors: Uisuma Putri Melani L , Pontoh Winston , Lambey Robert
Published: April 2024

The Manado City Regional Revenue Agency as a regional apparatus (SKPD) is based on Manado City Regional Regulation No. 1 of 2019 concerning the establishment and composition of Manado City regional apparatus and Manado Mayor Regulation No. 11 of 2019 concerning the position, organizational structure, objectives and functions and work procedures of the Manado City Regional Revenue Agency.In the work program implemented, there are assumptions that may become problems with budget realization in the future. This study aims to determine the expenditure budget in assessing performance through the Effectiveness Calculation at the Manado City Regional Revenue Agency. The type of research used is a qualitative method, the data processed is in the form of Budget Realization Reports and Physical and Financial Realization of the Manado City Regional Revenue Agency from 2020 to 2022. The technique used is measuring effectiveness in the 2020 to 2022 budget report. The results of this study state that in the results of the effectiveness ratio, it is stated that in 2020 and 2022 the criteria are "effective". However, in 2021, there was an error in planning triggered by weak planning and inappropriate budget priorities which caused ineffectiveness in the use of the budget and affected the performance of the agency at that time.
EKSPLORASI JEJAK DAN KERAGAMAN AGAMA DI DUNIA
Authors: Laila, Nurul Hidayah, Irfan Musadat
Published: April 2024

Artikel ini menggali jejak dan keragaman agama didunia, berfokus pada beberapa agama besar seperti Hindu, Islam, Kristen, Budha, Sikh, Zoroastrianisme, Sinti, Bahá`í, Taoisme, dan Shinto. Eksplorasinya dimulai dari agama Hindu yang memiliki tiga aspek penting: agama Weda, Brahmanisme, dan Shaktisme. Selanjutnya, agama Islam yang berasal dari Arab dan mengajarkan keimanan kepada Allah dan Nabi Muhammad SAW. Lalu, Agama Kristen dari Israel yang percaya pada Yesus Kristus. Artikel ini juga menjelaskan agama Buddha dari India, yang memuja Buddha sebagai guru dan dewa. Agama Sikh dari India yang memuja pada Guru Nanak Dev juga termasuk dalam artikel ini. Agama Zoroastrianisme dari Iran, Sinti dari Jerman, Bahá'í dari Iran, Taoisme dari China, dan Shinto dari Jepang juga menjadi fokus penelitian ini. Artikel ini memberikan gambaran rinci tentang berbagai agama di dunia dan bagaimana keyakinan serta praktik mereka mempengaruhi kehidupan manusia dalam berbagai aspek budaya, sosial, dan politik. Artikel ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang keragaman agama di dunia dan kompleksitas hubungan antara keyakinan agama dan identitas pribadi dalam masyarakat multikultural
UPAYA KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK MELALUI KURIKULUM MERDEKA BELAJAR
Authors: Siti Muawanatul Hasanah, Anggun Nike Khotimah
Published: April 2024

Menjadi hal yang biasa dengan bergantinya orang yang menduduki kursi menteri pendidikan akan menganti kurikulum yang ada. Pada saat ini kurikulum baru dinamakan dengan kurikulum Merdeka Belajar, yang mana kurikulum ini menjadi solusi dari permasalahan pendidikan karakter atau moral siswa yang pada kurikulum-kurikulum sebelumnya masih menjadi topik pembahasan setiap tahunnya. Pada kurikulum Merdeka Belajar pendidikan karakter diringkas menjadi Profil Pelajar Pancasil. Kepala sekolah sebagai supervisor atau pemimpin di sekolahnya, tentu akan menjadi tonggak pertama dalam menerapkan pergantian kurikulum yang sudah ada dengan kurikulum yang baru. Kepala sekolah juga menjadi pelopor pembaharuan untuk kemajuan pendidikan di sekolahnya, menjadi motivator, menjadi rekan yang dapat memberikan saran kepada sesama rekan tenaga pendidik. Hal-hal ini kemudia akan bermuara dengan keberhasilan kepala sekolah dalam memberikan pendidikan karakter kepada anak didiknya.
The Influence of Resources on Competitive Advantage through Clustering in Printing Companies in JABODETABEK
Authors: Dance Maria
Published: April 2024

Flexible packaging is the most widely consumed packaging material in the Indonesian packaging industry, estimated to reach 43.8% by 2024. This research aims to present a conceptual framework and understanding for MSME printing companies in Jabodetabek to achieve competitive advantage through clustering using limited assets capacity, intellectual capital, and innovative capabilities based on a review of relevant literature and integrated through existing theory. The analysis results are based on 32 questionnaires collected from MSME printing companies in Jabodetabek. This research was tested using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the conceptual framework empirically. The research results show that capacity-constrained assets have a direct effect on clustering and do not affect competitive advantage but indirectly affect competitive advantage mediated by clustering. Intellectual capital does not directly influence competitive advantage and clustering, but indirectly influences competitive advantage mediated by clustering. Innovative capability has a direct effect on competitive advantage and clustering but indirectly has no effect on competitive advantage mediated by clustering. Clustering directly affects competitive advantage. Therefore, with the emergence of many new printing machines, ease of interaction with printers receiving print processing services, and the high level of utilization of business services from the internet, clustering can be implemented so that MSME printing companies in Jabodetabek can achieve competitive profits.
Noninvasive ventilation for weaning from mechanical ventilation: A literature review.
Authors: Alfaqheri Daniah , Subieh Fouad , Zaitoun Hammam , Alsmadi Saba , Kawar Eyed
Published: April 2024

The implementation of noninvasive ventilation as a weaning strategy from mechanical ventilation has been steadily rising in recent years. Unlike mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation is thought to preserve diaphragmatic muscle strength, ensuring a quicker and more effective healing process. This review article aims to highlight this topic by examining past studies that investigated noninvasive ventilation as a weaning strategy, and by comparing its performance to other methods. Additionally, we reviewed the available literature in utilizing this strategy in certain subgroups of the population.
Based on our review, we conclude that noninvasive ventilation reduces the risks of reintubation, minimizes the requirement for antibiotics, lowers the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia and leads to decreased length of intensive care unit stay.
However, regarding post-extubation respiratory, and mortality rates, the results were mixed.
DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES AND FLOURISHING AMONG ELDERLY: A REVIEW
Authors: Liew Wei-Peng , Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim  , Masarah Mohamad Yusof
Published: April 2024

Flourishing is a state of optimal mental well-being associated with the experience of doing and living well across all aspects of life, including psychological and social. Flourishing is important and beneficial throughout a life span including late adulthood. Yet, studies on flourishing among elderly especially from a heterogeneous culture such as Malaysia are still limited. Socio-demographic variables (such as age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, source of income and education attainment) can be key variables that contribute to flourishing among elderly. This paper reviews previous studies on this topic and found that ethnicity, marital status, income, and education attainment are significantly related to well-being and flourishing. The implications of the review on future research and practice are discussed.
REINVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF GROSS DOMESTIC SAVINGS, EXCHANGE RATES, AND NATIONAL DEBT ON MILITARY EXPENDITURE IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Amri Sulong  , Mohd Shahidan Shaari  , Hafizah Abdul Rahim
Published: April 2024

This study uses the ARDL method to explore how national debt relates to military expenditure, considering both short and long timeframes. In the short term, the research finds that changes in national debt don't strongly impact military expenditure right away. Interestingly, a stronger national currency is associated with lower short-term military expenditure. Additionally, higher domestic savings positively affect military expenditure in the short term, highlighting the role of local resources. In the long term, the study shows that all considered factors such as national debt, exchange rates, and domestic savings are positively contributed to military expenditure. This suggests that over time, increases in these factors are linked to higher military expenditure. Overall, the study highlights the complex connections between national debt, economic factors, and military expenditure, offering insights into both immediate and long-term influences on defense budget choices.
TINGKAH LAKU DAN RESPON PENGAJARAN DALAM TALIAN OLEH PELAJAR TERHADAP SOALAN ARAS TINGGI TAKSONOMI BLOOM
Authors: Mohd Norazizi Samsudain  , Mardian Shah Omar
Published: April 2024

Perubahan lanskap pendidikan yang beralih kepada penggunaan aplikasi teknologi menyaksikan ramai guru mengeluh kerana pelajar menjadi lebih pasif. Banyak kajian mendapati punca perkara tersebut adalah disebabkan oleh guru hanya mengaplikasikan soalan aras rendah dan sederhana yang menyebabkan pelajar menjadi semakin tidak berminat ketika sesi soal jawab dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran di rumah (PdPR). Oleh yang demikian, kajian tindakan ini akan menganalisis perubahan tingkah laku dan respons pelajar terhadap kaedah PdPR yang menggunakan kemahiran berfikir aras tinggi Taksonomi Bloom (1956). Kajian ini berbentuk kualitatif dengan menggunakan kaedah pemerhatian sebagai instrumen pengumpulan data yang dijalankan terhadap lima orang pelajar kursus Kemahiran Berkomunikasi dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu di sebuah Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS), Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Pengkaji mereka bentuk kajian ini dengan membandingkan perubahan tingkah laku pelajar sewaktu menerima soalan aras rendah dan sederhana dengan soalan aras tinggi Taksonomi Bloom ketika mereka mengikuti kursus berkenaan secara dalam talian. Perbandingan kemahiran tersebut memfokuskan kepada enam aras soalan, iaitu aras rendah dan sederhana yang melibatkan domain pengetahuan, kefahaman, aplikasi makala aras tinggi melibatkan domain analisis, sintesis dan penilaian. Hasil kajian mendapati, empat daripada lima responden mengalami perubahan tingkah laku yang positif apabila menerima soalan domain aras tinggi, manakala seorang lagi tidak menunjukkan perubahan sikap dan respons. Kajian ini diyakini boleh menjadi saranan kepada para pendidik untuk kerap menggunakan kemahiran berfikir aras tinggi seperti yang dijelaskan dalam Taksonomi Bloom supaya pelajar lebih aktif ketika mengikuti PdPR. Ini kerana, pendekatan pengajaran tersebut akan menghasilkan kesan yang lebih baik sekali gus dapat memperkasakan sistem pendidikan negara.
KAJIAN BAGI MENYELARASKAN UJIAN PENULISAN KEPADA COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE (CEFR)
Authors: Yuziana Yasin  , Harshita Aini Haroon  , Sharmini Abdullah  , Rozilawati Mahadi
Published: April 2024

Secara umumnya, proses menyelaraskan penilaian bahasa Inggeris kepada piawaian antarabangsa, seperti Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) dapat mengukuhkan kesahihan ujian yang dibangunkan. Kertas kerja ini adalah bertujuan untuk mengkaji bagaimana skala CEFR dapat dioperasikan dalam pembangunan ujian penulisan kepada pelajar antarabangsa bagi saringan tahap penguasaan Bahasa Inggeris pelajar antarabangsa untuk kemasukan ke universiti. Pada beberapa peringkat pembangunan ujian berasaskan CEFR ini, proses untuk menghubungkan ujian penulisan dengan CEFR telah dikaji. Di awal pembangunan item ujian, penggubal item ujian mengenalpasti tahap keperluan minimum penguasaan pelajar berdasarkan skala CEFR yang ingin diukur. Seterusnya proses pembinaan item ujian dan proses semakan aras kesukaran item dijalankan. Skala pemarkahan kemudiaannya disemak untuk mengenalpasti kriteria yang dinilai dan julat markah bagi setiap skala CEFR ditentukan. Setelah ujian dijalankan kepada pelajar antarabangsa, sampel markah pelajar dinilai dan markah bagi sampel diselaraskan berdasarkan rubrik skala CEFR. Akhirnya, nilai tahap persetujuan yang tinggi di antara pemeriksa ujian penulisan digunakan untuk meningkatkan kesahihan pelaporan markah pelajar berdasarkan kepada skala CEFR. Kajian masa hadapan dapat dilaksanakan kepada proses penyelarasan ujian berasaskan CEFR kepada kemahiran mendengar, bercakap dan juga membaca bagi mendapatkan keputusan tahap penguasaaan bahasa Inggeris pelajar yang lebih menyeluruh.
Normalized ground state of a mixed dispersion nonlinear Schrodinger equation with combined power-type nonlinearities
Authors: Ma Zhouji , Chang Xiaojun , Feng Zhaosheng
Published: April 2024

We study the existence of normalized ground state solutions to a mixed dispersion fourth-order nonlinear Schrodinger equation with combined power-type nonlinearities. By analyzing the subadditivity of the ground state energy with respect to the prescribed mass, we employ a constrained minimization method to establish the existence of ground state that corresponds to a local minimum of the associated functional. Under certain conditions, by studying the monotonicity of ground state energy as the mass varies, we apply the constrained minimization arguments on the Nehari-Pohozaev manifold to prove the existence of normalized ground state solutions.

For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2024/29/abstr.html
Exploring the Perceptions of Undergraduate University Students about their English Speaking skills in Hazara Division
Authors: Adden Naseem  , Sana Mehmood  , Awais Ahmed Riaz Awan  , Alia Niazi
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to investigate the perception of BS students about their English speaking skills. The study’s objectives were, to measure English language speaking skills of BS students in Universities of Hazara Division Pakistan and to find out possible reasons of weak speaking skills of English language of BS students in Universities of Hazara Division Pakistan. The population of the study comprised of all enrolled BS students in English Department of two selected universities, Abbottabad University of Science and Tchnology and COMSATS Abbottabad , Pakistan. Data was collected from 50 undergraduate students of English Department of both universities by using systematic sampling technique through a questionnaire consisted of 40 items. For data analysis, percentage and frequency technique were used as statistical techniques. Results revealed that University students generally display confidence in speaking English, expressing ideas clearly, and utilizing vocabulary, but face challenges in maintaining conversations and understanding diverse accents. Pronunciation and grammar skills are considered strong, yet fear of speaking and limited exposure hinder progress. Addressing language balance in classes, enhancing motivation, promoting idiomatic usage, and improving comprehension strategies are key areas requiring focused intervention for students to excel in English language proficiency. It was recommended that Encourage exposure to native speaker audio materials. students listen to improve pronunciation, educators can recommend and provide access to authentic audio resources like podcasts, interviews, and recordings. This exposure can help students develop accurate pronunciation and intonation to improve there language skills.
Identity Crisis of the Characters Escalate Protagonist’s Doom: A Psychoanalytical Reading of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge
Authors: Syed Hasnain Ahmad Jilani  , Omera Saeed  , Muhammad Ali Khan Clement John  , Amjad Hafeez
Published: April 2024

The current research endeavors to provide a psychoanalytical analysis of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge. The interaction of Id, Ego and Super-Ego, the theoretic components of Freud’s Psychic Apparatus, brings forth various conflicts among the characters of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge. These conflicts imply most of the characters are confused, uncertain, biased or devious. Mainly the protagonist, Eddie, is aberrant of his supposed social, relational and familial roles. Even though, occasionally, Eddie’s ego drives him to act rationally, most of the time, he is id-ridden, which becomes one of the major reasons of his identity crisis. Erikson’s psychosocial theory of identity crisis also provides means to analyze the reasons of Eddie’s tormented identity. Moreover, nearly every character in the play is driven either by pleasure principle, reality principle, or morality principle. This invites psychoanalytical criticism for the exposition of the main concerns of the play, like: decreased marital intimacy, incest, irrationality, aggression, conspiracy and violence. These concerns are likely to be rooted in the behaviour of the characters who seem to be either careless of what they do, or hold some self-created justifications for their actions. The imbalance in their psychic apparatus worsens the odds against Eddie. In almost all the cases, they tend to escalate tragedy for the protagonist, who, himself, appears to be a victim of wrath, obsession, fears, apprehensions, inferiority complex and broken self-image etc
Insights into English Language Teaching (ELT) in Large Classes: Perspectives from Pakistani Learners
Authors: Zarmina Sharif  , Muhammad Zeeshan
Published: April 2024

There is a body of work that reports the challenges of ELT in large classes from teacher’s perspectives. However there are limited studies that have discovered learner’s understanding of ELT in large classes to address this, the present study aims to explore Pakistani learner’s insight into such classes. The research study has employed a qualitative research methodology by using purposive sampling technique eight participants were selected from two universities located in Quetta Balochistan. The data was obtained through semi structured interview protocols. The finding indicates that large class sizes poses challenges for both teachers and students. Hence hampering learners’ language proficiency development given that, this study contributes by proposing both policy and pedagogical implications. Specifically, structural inequality in terms of providing resources to the general masses should be addressed. Moreover, given the constraint, teachers should be trained to handle the large classes and may be trained to employ such teaching approach and techniques which suits their context.
Exploring Maxim of Quantity in Spoken Academic Discourse
Authors: Dr. Tehseen Zahra
Published: April 2024

Grice’s maxim of quantity is accredited to govern linguistic performance. Speakers are presumed to contribute as much information as required for referent identification, while listeners are ideally believed to expect clear, unambiguous and concise summarization of conversation. The Maxim of quantity is exploited to explore the quantity of information delivered in classroom sessions. The data for this study is gathered from undergraduate classroom sessions of three public sector universities in Pakistan. This study explores how far Grice’s maxim of quantity is relevant in determining the quantity of information in classroom discourse and how far speakers and hearers observe and non-observe Grice’s maxim of quantity in classroom discourse. This study is quantitative as well as qualitative in nature. Words per minute uttered by the speakers and the context/atmosphere of classroom sessions are explored. The findings of the study reveal that observance and non-observance of the maxim of quantity depend on the activities performed in classrooms, the needs of the students and the context of classroom sessions.
Analyzing the Distinction between Freedom of Speech and Hate Speech through Discourse Analysis: A Case Study of Holy Quran Desecration in Sweden
Authors: Tahmina Sardar  , Irfan Ashraf  , Afzala Yaseen
Published: April 2024

The present research examined how Islam phobic discourse was represented freedom speech in guise of hate speech through two editorials from National and International newspapers. The purpose of the study is to investigate Sweden ideology behind the current Quran burning incident happened in Sweden. The study investigates the ideology and discursive strategies of desecration of Islam and their holy book time and again in Sweden in the light of editorials selected from Tribune Express and Associated press (USA) in order to analyze linguistic devices used for focusing the inequality on basis of religion and to identify reason of desecration of the holy book of the Muslims. The study is qualitative in nature. Data has been collected from two editorials by two national and international newspapers.This present research is based on Van Dijk’s socio cognitive approach (2002). The purpose of this approach is to analyze the written discourse in order to reveal discursive sources such as power, dominance, inequality and bias. Data was analyzed by employing VanDijk’s CDA model of media text (1993). After analysis, it was found that Islam phobic discourse was evualated by employing discursive strategies like semantic macro structure, meaning and coherence, global superstructure, ideology (social cognition and relation between discourse and society).The finding of analysis exposed that words like Islam phobic, desecration, Sweden’s baptism of fire and blasphemy were manipulated to emphasize the intensity of situation in Express Tribune and also revealed the true identity of freedom of expression technique to save the Sweden court and constitution of law by adopting U-turn of Sweden Police. These strategies help to identify the ideology of Swedish government and Sweden used baptism of fire to justify to be called freedom speech in guise of hate speech.
The Representation of Identity and Belonging in Toba Tek Singh
Authors: Shahnaz Jumani  , Sourath Seelro
Published: April 2024

Saadat Hassan Manto is well known for his portrayal of society through skillful integration of personal, historical, and cultural experiences. This study looks at "Toba Tek Singh," a masterpiece of Saadat Hasan Manto's fiction that provides a detailed analysis of representation of identity and belonging. A clear picture of the unrest surrounding India's 1947 split is painted in this short story. The narrative explores significant historical events as well as challenging issues of identity and belonging. This article examines the several ways in which Manto employs these ideas to express division. The themes that are emphasized are examined by exploring the surroundings, symbols, and characters. The study investigates at how the narrative emphasizes the difficulties in building an identity and trying to find a sense of belonging in a divided society due to political upheaval. The objectives of the study call for the thematic analysis. This study examines the attachment of identities and a sense of belonging to people that cannot be replaced or removed. Through a close analysis of characters, symbolism, and narrative techniques, the study unveils the complex interplay of cultural, social, and personal elements that shape the characters' sense of self and their connection to their surroundings. The research argues that Manto's portrayal of the inmates, particularly the eponymous character Bishan Singh, serves as a microcosm reflecting the broader human struggle for belonging in a world marked by divisions and chaos. The narrative skillfully employs elements of absurdity, tragedy, and dark humor to underscore the arbitrary nature of borders and the resulting displacement of identities.
Investigating the Efficacy of Neurolinguistics Programming Techniques in Enhancing Vocabulary Learning of BS English Students
Authors: Abdul Ghafoor  , Afshan Gul Shahzadi  , Muhammad Fayyaz Aslam
Published: April 2024

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) techniques in improving vocabulary learning among BS English students at Riphah international University, Pakistan. Employing a mix method research approach, the study adopts a between-subject experimental design with an experimental group n=30 receiving NLP interventions and a control group n=30 without NLP intervention. The participants are native Urdu speakers learning English as a foreign language. The NLP techniques applied include word anchoring, reframing, mind mapping, modeling, and language pattern mirroring. Data collection involves pretest and posttest evaluations of vocabulary skills using a standardized vocabulary test. The purpose of this study is to clarify the possible advantages of NLP methods for improving vocabulary learning in the context of Riphah International University's BS English students. A pretest was used to ensure that both groups were homogeneous and functioning at the same level. The control group's pre-test resulted in mean, mode, and SD. This demonstrated that the two groups are on same level. Visual representations of the Vocabulary results include charts and statistical analysis. A posttest was created following a four-week NLP training session that included the use of mind mapping, anchoring, metamodeling, mirroring, matching, framing, and pattern disruption. The Experimental group performed better this time, which led to some somewhat unexpected findings. Because NLP operates at the fundamental level of the brain and inspires students to take responsibility for their performance, the results demonstrated how NLP approaches impacted the performance of the BS English students. This result indicates students were empowered by NLP techniques to gain self-assurance, discover untapped mental ability, become more aware of their hidden talents, and do well on the vocabulary exam.
Interpreting the Blind Man's Garden through a Post-Colonial Lens of Ideological Racism
Authors: Haniya Munir  , Dr. Mubina Talat  , Dr. Mamona Yasmin Khan
Published: April 2024

This research paper explores the novel The Blind Man's Garden through the lens of ideological racism, offering a critical analysis within the framework of post-colonialism. Written by Nadeem Aslam, the novel delves into the complex dynamics of power, identity, and the consequences of Western imperialism in the post-9/11 era. By examining the characters, plot, and themes, this paper aims to unravel the layers of ideological racism prevalent in the narrative and contextualize them within the broader spectrum of post-colonial literature. The term ‘colonialism’ is all about manipulation and oppression over the people of third world countries but post-colonialism, on the other hand is the ‘reaffirmation of colonialism’ through the narratives of colonized people. Now- a-days, post-colonialism is related to trans-nationalism which is all about diaspora and hybridity. This paper explains the same traces of hybridity and diasporic culture through the narration of different characters portrayed in the novel. Moreover, this paper also gives a clear glance of Nadeem Aslam’s novel The Blind Man’s Garden as the traces of colonialism and imperialism through the lens of ideological racism in the light of Post-Colonial theory as explained by Edward Said (1978) and Bhabha (1994). The Blind Man’s Garden, presents pain, loss and grief of Pakistani community which they suffer at the hands of colonizers after being colonized. The researcher has selected the above- mentioned text to find out the traces of post colonialism to show the basic cause of all the sufferings which Asian community had with them since long after the period of colonialism. For this purpose the researcher has used the qualitative approach to analyze the basic elements of post-colonial literature through the lens of ideological racism in the selected text. The findings of the study indicate that the selected novel exactly explains the perspectives of Post-Colonial theory with reference to ideological racism by highlighting the issues of otherness, third -space hybridity, diasporic feelings and marginality among the aboriginals portrayed in the novel.
Deconstructing Misinterpretations: Exploring Islam and Eurocentrism in Nadeem Aslam's The Wasted Vigil
Authors: Farooq Ahmad  , Dr. Imran Ali  , Dr. Tariq Usman
Published: April 2024

This qualitative study explores the depiction and interpretation of Islam in Nadeem Aslam's work The Wasted Vigil by, focusing on the notions of Said (1978) and Amin (1989) whose significant insights into the ideas of Othering, Orientalism, and Eurocentrism inform the analysis of the narrative. As a part of textual analysis, the paper uses thematic analysis as general method of research to explore the mechanisms in which Aslam's narrative construction is used to distort the historical events, Islamic philosophy, and practices. The analysis shows that Aslam's portrayal of Islam operates from a Eurocentric perspective, exoticizing the Islamic faith and perpetuating stereotypes that undermine its genuine nature. Additionally, the study emphasizes how Aslam's portrayal of Islam and his narrative decisions depart from authentic Islamic texts, including the Quran and Hadith, sustaining a narrative that portrays Islam as fundamentally superstitious and archaic religion. The results show that these distortions contribute to a cultural gulf that hinders a positive communication and comprehension between Western culture and Islamic dogma by reinforcing Eurocentric stereotypes.
‘The world where dreams come true’- Using the novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist to explore the cultural and religious identity issues through an online literary exchange
Authors: Sundus Javaid  , Dr. Ghazal Shaikh  , Dr. Waseem Malik
Published: April 2024

This paper presents original research which explores university students’ perceptions of cultural and religious identity issues in relation to Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist at two public sector universities in Sindh and Punjab, Pakistan. The theoretical concepts of dialogism and mestiza consciousness are used as major frameworks governing this study. The findings are based on data supplied by 16 students through google circles. The key arguments based on findings of this study are that the participants discussed and connected to cultural and religious identity in the novel that was geographically, socially and temporally close in terms of their local and global context. These results are important for curriculum designers, teachers and researchers in dialogism, mestiza consciousness, fiction and education in the context as they provide significant insights into students’ perceptions in relation to fiction
Atmosferik mi? Ekolojik mi? Meteorolojik mi? 21. Yüzyılın Yeni Mimarlık Dili
Authors: Güleç Gülşah
Published: April 2024

Bu makalenin amacı, atmosferik mimarlık ve ekolojik mimarlıkla yakından ilişkili olduğu anlaşılan, ancak bunlardan ayrılarak yeni bir mimarlık dilinin oluşmasını sağlayan meteorolojik mimarlık anlayışını tartışmaktır. Meteorolojik mimarlık, mekânın duyusal ve deneyimsel boyutunu öne çıkardığı için atmosferik mimarlıkla yakın bir ilişki kurmaktadır. Ayrıca mekânsal ve iklimsel koşulların değişimini birlikte ele aldığı için ekolojik mimarlıkla benzer olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Ancak Rahm’ın son yıllarda mimarlık gündemine yerleşmesini sağladığı meteorolojik mimarlık, atmosferik ve ekolojik mimarlıktan ayrılmakta ve farklılaşmaktadır. Çünkü atmosferik mimarlık gibi poetik değil pragmatik bir anlayışa dayanmaktadır. Makalede meteorolojik mimarlık anlayışının kavramsal çerçevesi haritalama yöntemiyle ortaya koyulmaktadır. Bununla birlikte mimarlık literatüründe atmosferik mimarlık anlayışıyla öne çıkan Zumthor ve Herzog ve De Meuron ile meteorolojik mimarlık anlayışını benimsemiş olan Rahm’ın tasarımlarının kavramsal ve tasarımsal özellikleri karşılıklı olarak tartışılmaktadır. Haritalama ve karşılaştırma yöntemleriyle yürütülen bu tartışmada atmosferik, meteorolojik ve ekolojik mimarlık anlayışının benzerlikleri ve farklılıkları ele alınmaktadır. Rahm, meteorolojik mimarlık anlayışı gereği mekândaki ısı ya da ışık değişiminin şiirselliği yerine bu değişimin mekânı, işlevi ve değişken mekânsal ve işlevsel ilişkileri oluşturabilme potansiyeline odaklanır. Meteorolojik mekân onu oluşturan ısı, ışık, hava ve nem gibi iklimsel koşulların insanların eylemleri ve aktivitelerine göre değişebildiği mekândır. İklimsel koşulların değişimini mekân ölçeğinde ele almakla birlikte ekolojik mimarlıktan farklı olduğu anlaşılan meteorolojik mimarlık, ekolojiyi daha geniş bir çerçevede tartışır. Meteorolojik mimarlığa göre iklimin değişmesi sadece mekânsal, işlevsel ve çevresel değil bedensel bir değişime de yol açmaktadır. İnsan bedeninde hormonal düzeyde gerçekleşen bu değişim, mekânı tasarlama biçiminin değişmesini sağlamıştır. Mekân artık biçimsel ya da imgesel değil iklimsel özellikleriyle ve insan bedeni üzerindeki etkisiyle öne çıkmaktadır. Meteorolojik mimarlık anlayışı, mimarlıkta biçim işlevi izler öğretisinin yerini biçim ve işlev iklimi izler söyleminin almasına yol açmıştır. Fizyolojik, biyolojik ve klimatolojik olarak da adlandırılan meteorolojik mimarlık, söylemi ve tasarım stratejisiyle yeni bir mimarlık dili olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır.
Fatty liver indices in obese and non-obese patients with dyslipidemia
Authors: Peličić Milena , Petrović Milica , Popović Ljiljana
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The obesity pandemic is closely related to the growing prevalence and severity of fatty liver. Metabolic imbalancesinsulin resistance and dyslipidemiaare cited as the main factors that create the basis for its occurrence and progression to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and other complications (cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma). Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the FLI and TyG indices within two groups of patients, obese and non-obese, as well as to determine their interrelationship and correlation with other laboratory parameters. Material and methods: The study included 62 patients, divided into two groups: obese and non-obese, equally represented (50%; 31). Anthropometric measurements and all laboratory tests of blood samples taken after 12-14 hours of night fasting were performed at the Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases UCCS. The FLI and TyG indices were calculated using appropriate algorithmic calculators. Results: The median of FLI in the obese patients was 86.4 and in the non-obese 13.7 (p < 0.001). The average value of TyG in obese was 5.0 ± 0.3 and in the non-obese 4.7 ± 0.3 (p < 0.001). Obese patients were significantly older, and had higher BMI and waist circumference (p < 0.01). Non-obese patients had higher values of total cholesterol, HDL and LDL (p < 0.05), while triglycerides were higher in obese patients (p = 0.01). The interrelationship as well as the correlation between indices and other laboratory parameters was of a significant medium degree (p < 0.05), except in the case of HDL, where a moderate degree of negative correlation was observed. Conclusion: Fatty liver indices were significantly higher in obese patients. Total cholesterol, HDL and LDL were higher in non-obese and tryglicerides were higher in obese patients. The interrelationship and correlations between the indices and other laboratory parameters were moderately positive. Lower HDL values resulted in higher indices values.
Facing emergency remote language teaching: The attitudes and competences of future EFL teachers
Authors: Palacios-Hidalgo Francisco Javier , Huertas-Abril Cristina A.
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 or Coronavirus health emergency brought about disruptions that highlighted the need to adapt education, especially language education, to secure students' learning process. In this light, new terms, such as Emergency Remote Language Teaching, arose to differentiate 'traditional' online education from what was done in classrooms when schools were closed during the pandemic. Teachers directed their efforts to guarantee the continuity of students' learning, which has been reflected in the increase in the number of studies examining how they have coped with this situation. In relation to the teaching and learning of English, however, there is limited research, up to the researchers' knowledge, that explores whether teachers feel prepared to teach in Emergency Remote Language Teaching situations. Therefore, this paper studies the attitudes of Spanish future teachers of English concerning their readiness and abilities for Emergency Remote Language Teaching situations. Findings show that participants have positive attitudes towards adapting content to Emergency Remote Language Teaching, giving appropriate feedback, and selecting proper assessment methods. Moreover, they consider their training at university has been appropriate. Finally, recommendations to include strategies for Emergency Remote Language Teaching in teacher training syllabi are provided.
Front Matter
Authors: The Editors
Published: April 2024

Front Cover and Editorial Board
Bridging the Divide
Authors: McDonald Bruce , Maher Craig
Published: April 2024

The creation of Public Finance Journal (PF) is the culmination of several years of discussion about how best to address the divide between practitioners’ research needs and academic scholarship. PF’s origin is predicated on the expectation that for a professional discipline such as public administration and the subfield of public budgeting and finance, in particular, there needs to be an easily accessible forum for the dissemination of ideas and solutions. This journal would not be possible without the support of the Government Finance Officers Association, the oversight committees, the editorial board, and those helping with the journal’s management. We are excited about the inaugural edition, where we have reviews of three important books, three thought-provoking research articles, and an article that surveys current research needs in the budget and finance field as expressed by faculty and practitioners.
Reviews and Responses for Scaling the Timing-Based Detection of Anomalies in Real-World Aircraft Trajectories
Authors: Bulusu Vishwanath , Gurtov Andrei , Lovell David , Baege Lukas , Schaller Patrick , Lenders Vincent , Strohmeier Martin
Published: April 2024

See detailed reviews and responses in the PDF file.
DOI for the original paper: https://doi.org/10.59490/joas.2023.7495
PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI BERBASIS WEBSITE UNTUK MANAJEMEN INVENTARIS DI KAMPUS STIMIK SEPULUH NOPEMBER
Authors: Wijayanti Yuligusmi , Pawan Elvis , Hasan Patmawati
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat sistem informasi berbasis website untuk mengelola inventaris di Kampus STIMIK Sepuluh Nopember. Inventaris yang teratur sangat penting dalam menjalankan operasional perusahaan atau instansi. Namun, seringkali pengelolaan inventaris mengalami kendala seperti kurangnya keteraturan dan sistem yang tidak efektif. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini menghasilkan sistem informasi berbasis website yang mempermudah pengelolaan inventaris dan pengaduan kerusakan di kampus. Sistem ini dapat diakses secara online dan real-time, sehingga pengguna dapat mengelola inventaris kapan saja dan di mana saja. Dalam penelitian ini, digunakan metode waterfall dengan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan framework Codeigniter. Admin dapat login, mengelola data inventaris, mengelola pengguna, dan mengolah data pengaduan. Pegawai juga dapat melaporkan inventaris yang rusak melalui sistem ini. Dengan implementasi sistem ini, diharapkan pengelolaan inventaris di Kampus STIMIK Sepuluh Nopember menjadi lebih efisien, efektif, dan dapat diakses secara online oleh semua pihak yang berwenang.
Decolonization Through Decolonial Reforming
Authors: Hasche Lilli
Published: April 2024

Many stakeholders agree that the WHO has not been able to adequately address the political and social problems, global health emergencies triggered or exacerbated by epidemics and pandemics, malnutrition, and access to clean water in recent years. Against this backdrop, there is a widespread call for more equity and solidarity in the global health system. Most of the proposals concerning the reform of the WHO deal with the possible goals and outcomes of such a reform. However, it is just as important to consider how such a reform should be carried out so that the ambitious goals are not compromised by the implementation process itself.
Ein glühendes Stück Eisen
Authors: Kocher Eva
Published: April 2024

Nun haben wir es für die nächsten zwei Jahre erst einmal wieder hinter uns; die Streikphase in Bahnverkehr und ÖPNV ist vorbei. Wie aber in heftigen oder langen Streikphasen üblich, wurde auch in diesem Jahr die jahrzehntealte Debatte aufgenommen, ob nicht der Gesetzgeber das Streikrecht beschränken solle. Schließlich gibt es in Deutschland keine gesetzliche Regelung des Arbeitskampfrechts.
The Position of the Marriage Covenant in Positive Law and Islamic Law
Authors: Jamillah Jamillah
Published: April 2024

This study was to determine and analyze the position and legal consequences of marriage agreements in positive law in Indonesia the method of this study is normative jurisprudence that examines the legal regulations through a literature study which is then analyzed and described in the results of research the results of the study revealed that the agreement made before marriage has a position that the, and KompilasiHukum Islam, this marriage agreement is made for the sake of legal protection of the property of each, husband or wife.As a result of the law of the marriage agreement on marital property, the togetherness of marital property is limited in accordance with the marriage agreement, in addition to the existence of legal protection against the ownership of property in marriage for the husband or wife, the marriage agreement must not violate or conflict with public order, morality, law and religion. The marriage contract is valid at the time or since the marriage took place. The agreement in principle should not be changed after the marriage took place.
Types Of Corruption Education In Medan City
Authors: Hasbi Hasbi
Published: April 2024

Corruption crimes occur in North Sumatra precisely in the city of medan with various types of cases in various fields. The field of education is one of the fields used by corruptors to enrich themselves . The most dominant forms of corruption occur such as unauthorized levies on students and misuse of school operational assistance funds.the analysis uses Jack Bologne'S GONE theory to describe the characteristics of corruption in education. It is important to provide an understanding of the form and characteristics of the crime in order to determine the countermeasures properly. forms of corruption in the field of education in the city of medan. Modus operandi of the perpetrators it is very easy to commit corruption because lack of oversight on the part of local governments as well as the tendency of law enforcement who are reluctant to handle cases of corruption in the field of education although

aware of the practice of illegal levies made by the school to its students. Of the various forms of corruption in the field of education is then done.
Investigating Lemna minor and microorganisms for the phytoremediation of nanosilver and microplastics
Authors: Iyer Anagha , Caulkins Juliana , Joykutty Leya
Published: April 2024

Due to improper disposal of materials, the amount of pollution that enters waterways has greatly increased. Pollutants that can escape into waterways include microplastics and nanosilver - which are used in protective equipment and disinfectants, respectively. Phytoremediation, a method of using plants to remove pollutants from the environment, has shown great potential for remediating such contaminated aquatic environments. In addition, bacteria that promote plant growth have been shown to alleviate stress from plants and make biofilms that can capture small particles. Here, we employed Lemna minor, an aquatic floating plant, in combination with three plant growth-promoting bacteria to see which combination could effectively remove more pollutants from a simulated environment. We measured the pollutant-removal efficiency of L. minor, chlorophyll content, biofilm efficiency, and water toxicity. The ability of L. minor to accumulate nanosilver and microplastics increased significantly with the addition of bacteria. The bacteria with the highest biofilm production, measured through crystal violet staining, was associated with an increase in the amount of pollutants removed. When L. minor was exposed to just the pollutants, chlorophyll content significantly decreased from 4.17mg/mL to as low as 2.86 mg/mL; however, with the addition of the bacteria, chlorophyll increased to a point where there was not significant damage. When exposed to the initial and post-remediation concentrations of nanosilver particles, the negative impacts on zebrafish embryos were reduced. These forms of bacteria-assisted phytoremediation provide insight into how treatment plants can effectively remove pollutants from wastewater with the addition of bacteria.
The journey to Proxima Centauri b
Authors: Ramaswamy Shreyas , Giovinazzi Mark R
Published: April 2024

In recent years, exoplanets have become one of the most exciting topics in astronomy. While sending humans to a planet light-years away from Earth remains science fiction, recent technological advancements have made the prospect of sending a small probe to an exoplanet not only fascinating but also realistic. In addition to time and ample resources, developing such a probe and guiding it to a world beyond our solar system would require a deep understanding of gravitational dynamics. Here, we considered a simulated journey to Proxima Centauri b to determine the feasibility that a rocket could travel there in the timescale of a human lifetime. We hypothesized that a rocket mission from Earth to Proxima Centauri b (including the sending of data from the rocket back to Earth) could be carried out within a human lifetime and that the gravitational influence of celestial objects would be minimal in affecting the trajectory. We found that a rocket traveling at an average speed of 3 x 107 m/s can reach Proxima Centauri b in as little as 50 years, including acceleration and deceleration times. We used VPython to visually simulate the entire trajectory. Our results demonstrated that interstellar travel to other exoplanets is feasible with sufficiently powerful rockets.
Efficacy of different fungicides against Ascochyta rabiei and Botrytis cinerea associated with chickpea
Authors: L Manjunatha  , PR Saabale  , Rishikesh Kumar  , Shailendra Singh
Published: April 2024

Ascochyta rabiei and Botrytis cinerea have been reported to cause blight and gray mold diseases in chickpea in different parts of the world and cause a significant economic loss to crop. In the present investigation, an in vitro evaluation of fungicides was conducted to find out the sensitivity and fungicide concentration in inhibiting the growth of Ascochyta rabiei and Botrytis cinerea. In vitro evaluation of fungicides revealed that, among five fungicides, bavistin (carbendazim 50 WP) a systemic fungicide was highly effective in inhibiting the mycelial growth with 100% inhibition at all the concentrations tested followed by baycor (bitertenol WP (25% w/w), with 98.88% inhibition at 500 ppm concentration and captan with 80% mycelia growth inhibition in A.rabiei. The fungicides such as chlorothalonil, copper oxychloride, and bitertanol at all concentrations were ineffective against B. cinerea. The fungicides that were effective under laboratory conditions could be further evaluated under field conditions to validate their efficacy and they could be incorporated as a component in integrated disease management in chickpea.