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Development and Standardization of Mathematics Achievement Test for Unified Senior Secondary School Class 2 Promotion Examination in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Osakuade Joseph Oluwatayo
Published: March 2024

Advancement in science and technology is what can bring about rapid transformation of any country. Mathematics is a veritable tool in the understanding of science and technology. Despite the importance, the trend of secondary school students’ performance in Mathematics in external examinations is worrisome. Perhaps, non-availability of standardized achievement test for formative assessment or for promoting the students to the certificate class could be the cause. The purpose of this study was to develop and standardize Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) for unified senior secondary school class 2 promotion examination in Ondo State. Seventy five SSS2 students randomly selected from Akoko metropolis of the state constituted the sample. MAT for SSS2 was the instrument for this study. The instrument was developed and standardized following various stages of test development and standardization processes. Out of the initial 75 items drafted, 50 items formed the final MAT. The final MAT was valid and reliable. The reliability coefficients were (0.97 and 0.89) using test retest and Kuder-Richardson-20 methods of reliability respectively. From the results obtained, the following conclusions were drawn: The MAT was developed by the researcher, the validated test items were in line with the mathematics curriculum for senior secondary school class 2 students in Ondo State, the developed and validated MAT exhibited good measure of difficulty and discrimination indices. Based on the findings and the conclusion of this study, it was recommended among others that the developed MAT should be used by mathematics teachers teaching senior secondary school class two students in Ondo State and the examination unit of the Ondo State Ministry of Education should make use of this MAT to improve on the quality of their examinations.
The Explosive Training Supports the Tribal Volleyball Players for Active Participation
Authors: S Kumaresan , J James
Published: March 2024

Today the sporting world has become extremely competitive. Every person who indulges in training for a sport will not necessarily achieve the top performance or become a champion. It is rightly said that the champions in the field of sports are born and then groomed in later life. Thus, the genetic endowment of a sports person cannot be neglected while selecting a talent. This paper shows the clear outline and nutshell of how the explosive training will support the Tribal Volleyball players' active participation. It is an empirical study to get an idea of the effect of explosive training. Scholars Middle East Pub
The Concept of al-Amwal in the perspective of Contemporary Islamic Law
Authors: Rahman Rahman
Published: March 2024

This article would like to explain the concept of al-amwal as part of a discussion of contemporary Islamic legal perspectives. The concept of al-amwal related to possessions is a very important necessity in life that cannot be separated from man. In this context, several forms of amwal include grants, alms, infak, waqf and so on. And the classification of al-amwal is divided into four parts, namely al-amwal al-bathiniyyah, al-amwal al-zhahiriyyah, al-amwal al-khash and al-amwal al-am. This research is a qualitative descriptive method using literature studies obtained from certain literature relevant to this research. The results of this study show that wealth is an important need in human life in seeking wealth for its existence in this world should be directed to the benefit of mankind collectively. Because if you pay attention to the initial process of the creation of nature, which is the wealth given by Allah Almighty, it is not only the property of individuals but also the right of all humans. Al-amwal is a divine gift that must be maintained in life. There is treasure because of entrustment from Him. So to get it there is no prohibition in looking for treasures both conventional and sharia
Substansi dan Relevansi Nafkah Keluarga Dalam Perundang-Undangan Hukum Keluarga Islam
Authors: Oktalita Frina , Avita Nur
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to strengthen the opinion and concept of living in various contemporary Islamic family laws. This paper is a qualitative research of several sources of data from laws, books and literary works that discuss livelihoods and describe the role of the wife as breadwinner by means of analysis using structural functional theory by a Sociological approach. The results of this study reveal that the wife as the breadwinner is relevant to current conditions when analyzed by structural functional theory, that in a family it is expected that there is a husband or wife who can ensure the survival of the household. So that what is needed in the household is an attitude of mutual understanding between husband and wife, if this goal is achieved then conflicts and problems in the family can be avoided
Mamoplastia pós-cirurgia bariátrica: Análise das cirurgias realizadas no Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Neto Osvaldo Ramos dos Santos Sousa , Freitas Max Walber Lima , Diógenes Van Eyck Ferreira , Almeida Jorge Augusto Souza , Goulart Ana Carla Guimarães , Souza Rafaela Aparecida Volpato de , Cardoso Fernanda Oliveira , Santos Renan Oliveira dos , Vieira Jennyfer Mendes , Quiuqui Lara Salvador , Cabral Ketlen Cristina Silva , Rodrigues Thaís Lima , Santos Brenda Darc
Published: March 2024

A mamoplastia pós-cirurgia bariátrica é um procedimento cirúrgico frequentemente procurado por pacientes que passaram por uma significativa perda de peso após a cirurgia bariátrica. Essa transformação corporal pode resultar em flacidez e ptose das mamas, afetando a estética e a autoestima dos pacientes. A mamoplastia busca remodelar e reconstruir as mamas, restaurando sua forma e firmeza. No entanto, embora a mamoplastia pós-cirurgia bariátrica ofereça benefícios estéticos significativos, também apresenta riscos de complicações que podem levar à internação hospitalar. Dessa forma, o objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar a incidência da mamoplastia pós-cirurgia bariátrica realizadas no Sistema Único de Saúde no Brasil, no período de 2019 a 2023. Este é um estudo ecológico de séries temporais, que usou dados do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares (SIH) do DATASUS. Essa fonte abrangente oferece uma visão detalhada das internações na região norte do Brasil. Descrevemos uma redução de 24% nas internações por mamoplastia pós-cirurgia bariátrica no Brasil, com o Sudeste sendo responsável pela maioria das internações. Além disso, a maioria as internações foram eletivas e 100% das internações foram de alta complexidade. A diminuição observada não apenas beneficia os pacientes, mas também tem implicações financeiras significativas, reduzindo os custos hospitalares e otimizando o uso de recursos no sistema de saúde.
Entropia sonora: um podcast de divulgação científica
Authors: De Mello Ricardo Oliveira , Dos Santos Amador Cassio Henrique
Published: March 2024

O podcast Entropia Sonora foi desenvolvido como um projeto de extensão da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná - UTFPR, Campus Cornélio Procópio, no período de 2017 a 2019, com o intuito de desenvolver atividades de divulgação científica, visando uma melhoria na qualidade da educação da população em geral. Discutiram-se vários temas de física em formato de programas de podcast descontraídos, mesclando informação e músicas progressivas, intelectualmente estimulantes. Temas complementares das disciplinas de física foram apresentados numa linguagem moderna e num ambiente culturalmente dinâmico, buscando estimular a curiosidade científica dos estudantes e do público interessado em geral. Especialistas convidados discutiram temas específicos e tanto professores do Campus Cornélio Procópio como de outras instituições foram entrevistados, aproximando as comunidades interna e externa da produção científica e cultural da UTFPR. Discutiram-se obras de ficção científica existentes e outras pequenas histórias originais do gênero que dialogassem com os conceitos de física foram criadas, para estimular a imaginação dos ouvintes e a reflexão sobre o avanço da ciência.
Morphological Awareness and Cross-Language Transfer
Authors: Zrig Ahmed
Published: March 2024

This research investigated how knowledge of word structure (morphology) transfers across languages in an EFL context. The study involved 100 randomly selected students from basic education in Tunisia, with half from Grade 8 and the other half from Grade 9. The students' vocabulary sizes were assessed using an adapted version of Nation's Vocabulary Levels. Additionally, tests for inflectional and derivational morphemes in Arabic, French, and English were used to measure the students' awareness of word structure. The students also completed two tasks involving words that are similar in meaning and form across languages (cognates) in French-English and Arabic-English. The results showed that knowledge of word structure in Arabic did not relate to knowledge of word structure in English, but there were significant connections between knowledge of word structure in French and English. Furthermore, the study revealed that the similarity of English words with Arabic affected the transfer of knowledge of word structure, while knowledge of word structure in French had an impact on both similar and dissimilar English words.
A Corpus-based Evaluation of English-Mandarin Cultural References between Fansubbing and Official Subtitling
Authors: Zhang Yadan , Mahfoodh Omer Hassan Ali , Tan Debbita Ai Lin
Published: March 2024

There has been considerable interest in subtitling strategies in the translation of cultural references. However, there is a lack of studies on subtitling in the Chinese context. The purpose of this study is to compare the subtitling strategies used by fansubbers and official subtitlers when dealing with cultural references in translated Mandarin subtitles. The results showed that 228 cultural references had been found in the two films: The King’s Speech and No Country for Old Men. In addition, fansubbers and official subtitlers did not use three strategies in the selected framework: loan, calque, and compensation. Furthermore, three other strategies were identified in this study that did not fall within the selected framework, namely paraphrase, condensation, and gloss. In addition, the gloss strategy was only found in fansubbing, whereas official subtitlers used omission and lexical-recreation strategies. Some inappropriate or inaccurate subtitling of cultural references can be identified in the fansubbing. Although there was a divergence between the two subtitling groups, the statistical results showed that the differences between these groups in the adoption of subtitling strategies were not statistically significant.
Business Models of Chinese Firms Impacted by the Crisis Based on Case Studies
Authors: Lin Zhongshu , Li Xueyao , Lau Yeng Wai , Lau Wei Theng , Shah Sabarina Mohammed
Published: March 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit businesses extremely hard. Because of reduced social contact, many business models (BMs) have been limited, and some have become unviable. In the current external crisis, timely BM changes are crucial for more effective responses to challenges of critical importance. Based on the resource-based view theory, this study adopts a multi-case study approach to investigate the core competencies demonstrated by firms in different industries in adjusting to the external environment. Integrating and adapting existing BMs to form new BMs presents significant differences in operational outcomes between firms. This study focuses on the response and development of firm crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic. Successful BM can enable firms to survive the crisis and even achieve improvement in the crisis. In addition, this paper distinguishes between business model innovation (BMI) and business model adaptation (BMA) at the theoretical and substantive levels, mainly from the perspective of firm value, including value proposition, value creation, value capture and value transfer, to differentiate between BMI and BMA. This study explains the impact of various BM changes on sustainable firm profitability and value through a detailed collection of media and company official reports. The emphasis on strategic flexibility has positively impacted firm BMs and value, which has implications for providing insights into companies’ long-term development.

 

Received: 15 November 2023 / Accepted: 9 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
Personality Traits and Healthy Eating Habits and Behaviors: A Narrative Review
Authors: Tsartsapakis Ioannis , Zafeiroudi Aglaia
Published: March 2024

‘Findings from many interdisciplinary studies have revealed the important roles of nutrition in improving people’s physical mental and social health. Among other factors, personality influences the type of food consumed and consequently is predictive of health-related state. The aim of this review is to appraise the available scientific evidence regarding the effect of personality on eating habits, and whether personality traits are associated with behaviors that are conductive to a healthy lifestyle in general. A total of 2237 relevant articles were identified through a literature search, 21 of which were included in this review. Articles involving studies in only children, animal studies, studies on eating disorders, studies with specific types of diets that were clearly unrelated to health issues and studies conducted for marketing purposes were excluded. A variety studies have indicated that personality traits affect both the eating habits and types of diets chosen by individuals, including the preference for healthy or unhealthy foods. The analysis of personality traits indicated that conscientiousness is associated with healthy eating and maintaining health-promoting habits in general. Openness is positively associated with variety in food consumption and negatively associated with "food neophobia". Agreeableness is associated with low meat consumption. Extraversion is associated primarily with the consumption of sweet and salty foods, meat and soft drinks. Finally, neurotic and emotionally unstable people appear to have emotional dietary patterns, which are associated with unhealthy eating habits, such as relatively low fruit and vegetable consumption, and high sugar and saturated fat consumption. However, contradictory results have been found among studies. Interpretation of these results should be weighed against the different cultural environments in which the studies were taken place, and the extremely high heterogeneity among the instruments used to measure personality and eating habits. Future research should clarify whether personality influences eating habits in specific populations, such as individuals with eating disorders.

 

Received: 16 October 2023 / Accepted: 20 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
Analyzing E-commerce Trends through Big Data
Authors: - Karamjeet Kaur , - Yatika Hasija
Published: March 2024

Big data is a new driver of the world economic and societal changes. The world’s data collection is reaching a tipping point for major technological changes that can bring new ways in decision making, managing our health, cities, finance and education. While the data complexities are increasing including data’s volume, variety, velocity and veracity, the real impact hinges on our ability to uncover the `value’ in the data through Big Data Analytics technologies. Big Data Analytics poses a grand challenge on the design of highly scalable algorithms and systems to integrate the data and uncover large hidden values from datasets that are diverse, complex, and of a massive scale.
Revisiting Ambedkar’s Perception on Religious Identity and Political Modernity in India
Authors: - Shikha Dhiman , - Lalita Devi
Published: March 2024

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, an architect of a futuristic India, was a jurist, social reformer, as well as the founding father of the Indian Constitution. He was the first Law and Justice Minister of independent India, who served in first Nehru ministry during 1947–52. He dedicated his entire life for the betterment of India, Indian society, and the lives of the underprivileged in the nation. His goal was to make India more equitable, secular, and free. This goal guided all of his thoughts, projects, and achievements. Drawing on the teachings of Gautam Buddha, Jotirao Phule, and Kabir Saheb, Dr. Ambedkar challenged Hindutva from all directions, offering a fact-based and well-reasoned critique of Hinduism’s attitudes, practices, culture, and sacred texts. Seeking a religious solution for the untouchable issue, he and his numerous followers renounced Hinduism and converted to Buddhism in 1956. He believed that Buddhism was the most egalitarian and inclusive religion and that it aligned with his social justice and equality principles. He disagreed with majoritarianism, which in Indian parlance meant unbridled Hindu dominance. Dr. Ambedkar was an insightful individual with an incredible personality and multifaceted character. He firmly believed that India didn’t need to formally become a Hindu state by amending the Constitution to make Hinduism the official state religion. Dr. Ambedkar’s quest for justice, liberty and equality finds no match in the making of the Constitution of India. His farsightedness has laid the foundation of social, economic and political revolution in Indian society.
Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Hyperpigmentation Treatment - a Dermal Prospective
Authors: - Ajeth. G , - E. Gopinath , - Ganesh N S , - Adlin Jino Nesalin , - Vineeth Chandy
Published: March 2024

The normal human skin is exposed to different types of infection like wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, pimples in which pigmentation is most common in women over 30-40 years. The field of nanotechnology is currently intensely exploited for drug delivery technology for passive and active targeting via various routes of administration, such things can be effectively treated by incorporating the drug, loaded in a Nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC). NLCs have shown potential in delivering poorly soluble active components and in depigmenting. NLC springs up as the second generation of lipid nanoparticles to overcome the shortcomings of first generation through the topical route. NLC in topical administration provides some added advantages like increasing skin hydration and modified release profile and increase in skin penetration leading to avoidance of systemic absorption. NLCs are composed of biocompatible lipids, surfactants, and cosurfactants which help enhance drug loading capacity and stabilize the formulation. NLC's remarkable physicochemical and subsequently biocompatible qualities have created an ongoing need for the development of beneficial and safe drug delivery methods. The key attributes of NLC that make them a promising drug delivery system are ease of preparation, biocompatibility, the feasibility of scale-up, non-toxicity, improved drug loading, and stability Their ingredients have a special impact on the end product's physicochemical characteristics and efficacy. The present review aims to focus on the recent advancement in the preparation, characterization, and applications of NLC in treating hyperpigmentation.
Private Sector Engagement in Healthcare Delivery in Developing Countries: A Review
Authors: - Winfred Kapenda Khondowe , - Abubaker Qutieshat
Published: March 2024

Private sector engagement is crucial for the success of health programs, as it brings in additional resources, expertise, and innovation. The main objective of this review is to understand private sector engagement in healthcare delivery. A descriptive case study design using an analytical framework was used. Literature from well-researched articles were examined. Findings demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare delivery in developing countries, types, contextual factors, challenges, and solutions of private sector engagement were the key elements that influenced the delivery of healthcare services, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main contribution of this work is to provide information on private sector engagement and identify gaps that require further inquiry to enhance health systems through strengthened public-private engagements. This information from the study is important to policymakers, private sector actors, researchers, and decision makers to enhance private sector engagement for the sustainability of health programs.
How Does Cashless Payment Influence Consumer Spending Behaviour
Authors: - Rishita Shrimal , - Yusuf Ahmad
Published: March 2024

India, like many societies, recognizes the need to move away from cash-based transactions. The decision to prioritize this transition nationally is driven by complex factors, including the challenges associated with cash circulation such as tracing difficulties, inconvenience, high printing costs, and the need for frequent currency replacements. These challenges are more pronounced in India compared to other countries. The transition aims to eliminate frictions by removing intermediaries, directly transferring benefits to beneficiaries, ensuring universal banking access, and reducing corruption. A comprehensive plan has been developed to propel India's 1.3 billion population towards a "paperless," "people-less," "frictionless," and "cashless" banking environment. The positive response from the Indian populace indicates potential success for the initiative. A cashless economy is expected to boost GDP through e-commerce and digital payments, enhancing economic openness and credibility, attracting more investments. This move aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision of Digital India and promises significant success in the future.
Accelerating Rate of Groundwater Depletion & Deteriorating Water Quality in Punjab
Authors: - Ranjit Singh
Published: March 2024

Groundwater depletion continues to be a cause for concern in Punjab as the State is amoung three states in India where groundwater extraction is more 100%. The nation average is 60%. The recently released Ground Water Resources Assessment for 2022 points the situation in Punjab being the most critical, with the agrarian state being the worst off in extracting underground water at 166% of its extractable groundwater resources.
An Indian Society on Hate Talk: the Differences and Lack of Discourse
Authors: - Saiyyad Kalim Akhtar
Published: March 2024

In India, a society and polity with a mix of cultures, ethnicities, languages, religions, castes and other identities in the country, it is crucial we understand the distinction between free speech and hate speech
A Holistic Approach to Campus Recruitment and Student Profile Analysis for Placement
Authors: - Ashwini Ashok Salunke , - Sunil Hiraman Sangale , - Aditya Arun Dhakane , - Kalyani Hemant Bangar , - Shraddha Punjaram Gaidhani
Published: March 2024

The ICRPT (Integrated campus recruitment, placement and training analysis) is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the process of connecting students with job opportunities and facilitating effective communication between teachers (TPO), students, and HR professionals. It promotes transparency, simplifies data management, and facilitates effective communication among teachers, students, and HR professionals, ultimately enhancing the employability of students and the recruitment process for companies. The ICRPT is a powerful tool for educational institutions and organizations, promote transparency, efficiency, and effective communication. It empowers students to enhance their skills, enables HR professionals to streamline the recruitment process, and supports teachers (TPO) in guiding students towards successful career opportunities. With its comprehensive features, ICRPT serves as a bridge between education and industry, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and resources. This symbiotic relationship fosters the growth and development of both students and organizations, aligning academic learning with practical application and industry needs. ICRPT support modern web development technologies and databases to create an intuitive user interface.
An Appraisal of Biological Science Teaching Strategies at The Secondary School Level in Bhubaneswar
Authors: - Sunanda Mohapatra
Published: March 2024

The present study conducted aims at appraising biological science teaching strategies at the secondary school level in Bhubaneswar. The investigator has followed a survey research design to collect information related to the problem. The present investigation is concerned with all the science teachers in the secondary schools recognized by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE, Odisha) constituted the population of the study. It was found from the study that most of the teachers were competent to teach science in the secondary schools as they possess the requisite academic as well as professional qualification. Still, the state of teaching science in the secondary schools of Odisha is not encouraging due to certain problems, which can be overcome by the combined effort of the parents, teachers, headmasters, community and Government. Proper supervision in the field of education enhances the quality of education. But it is found that such reinforcement is not encouraging in our State.
Bioinspired methods for silver nanoparticle production: applications in biomedicine
Authors: D Dhachinamoorthi , G Saivarun , Sk Amanulla , D Amulya , G Meghana , B Sasidhar
Published: March 2024

This review examines the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Cassia auriculata   leaf and flower extracts. It outlines the extraction process, properties, and potential applications, with visual confirmation and scientific validation through UV-Visible spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, and Scherrer's formula. The AgNPs synthesized displayed unique Surface Plasmon Resonance, an optical property that enables them to produce specific colors. The further application of these nanoparticles was examined in formulating a bactericidal cold cream, which showed significant antibacterial potency against common pathogenic bacteria. The characterization of these nanoparticles spanned various technique usages, including UV-visible spectrometer, transmission electron microscope (TEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, Atomic force microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy are two techniques used for analyzing complex materials.The review confirms the potential of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles from Cassia auriculata   in antibacterial formulations, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize eco-friendly processes and unlock novel applications, particularly in biomedicine.
Challenges of Online Teaching in Rural Area: What Have They Learned for Teacher Development?
Authors: Pratiwi Andiany Retno , Lengkanawati Nenden Sri
Published: March 2024

This study explored the perceived challenges of online learning encountered by teachers in rural areas. The students and teachers in rural areas often need more facilities and expertise to implement online education. This research's primary purpose is to examine the teacher's challenges and the impact of online learning on teachers' development in rural areas. Qualitative descriptive research is used as a research design to explore phenomena. Data were collected through interviews and participant observation and then analyzed using the data analysis thematic analysis (Creswell Poth, 2018). The findings show that the teachers used technology to ensure the continuity of online learning. However, inadequate infrastructures, internet connections, and poor digital skills become the central problems in online learning. Thus, all stakeholders, such as teachers, students, parents, and the government, must adopt technology and improve their digital skills. Moreover, for the development of teachers, workshops, webinars, and so on are needed to facilitate, increase and enable teachers to make competent use of online learning as the teachers develop learning strategies in online education during Covid-19 and beyond. Keywords: Teacher professional development, online learning, teacher development
Solvent-free Synthesis and Characterization of Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) Complexes of 2-(3-phenylallylidene) thiosemicarbazide
Authors: Aguzue Onyinye Chinelo , Oviawe Amowie Philip , Olajide Olutayo Olawumi , Afolayan Michael Olalekan , Adedirin Oluwaseye
Published: March 2024

Mechanochemical solvent-free synthesis of Cu, Co and Ni complexes of 2-(3-phenylallylidene) thiosemicarbazide is described. The mechanochemical products were characterized on the basis of solubility, melting point, conductivity, FTIR, UV-Visible, GC-MS, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR. The Schiff base ligand and its metal (II) complexes are coloured stable compounds. The solubility test shows that the compounds are soluble in dimethylsulphoxide, dimethexylformamide; partially soluble in ethanol and insoluble in water. The melting points of the compounds were within the range of 179 oC to 183 oC. The UV-Visible electronic spectra data showed the different transfers and transitions in the ligand and metal complexes. The different absorptions in the electronic spectra also predicted the possible structures of the complexes. The 13C-NMR and 1H-NMR showed the different carbon and hydrogen environments in the ligand. The GCMS confirmed the structure of the ligand and exhibited different fragments. The antimicrobial activities of the ligand were enhanced with the metal complexes and the results were very interesting as the complexes showed good antifungal and antibacterial activities.
Effect of Carbonization Temperature on Properties of Char from Palm Kernel Shell
Authors: Sallau Alhassan Adeku , Jauro Aliyu , Kolo Alhaji Modu , Hassan Umar Faruq , Ekanem Eno Okon
Published: March 2024

The study investigates the effect of carbonization temperature of palm kernel shell (PKS) biomass, with a view to obtaining char suitable for electrode material. Char were obtained from palm kernel shell by carbonization at temperatures of 600, 800, 1000 and 1150 °C under inert condition for 60 mins each. The effect of carbonization temperature on proximate and ultimate, electrical conductivity, structural and morphological properties was investigated using the ASTM standard method for examination of coal and coke, elemental analyzer, four-point probe, x-ray diffractometer (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The proximate analysis results showed the char yield to decrease from 29.68 % to 25.27 % as the temperature increases from 600 °C to 1150 °C. While the fixed carbon content in the raw sample was found as 22.22 %, it increases to 73.02 % in char obtained at 600 °C with highest value of 87.45 % obtained at 1150 °C. The volatile matter and moisture content values reduces with increase in temperature. An increase in carbonization temperature, also led to increase in elemental carbon content as well as improved electrical conductivity from 5.56 x 10-8 S/cm to 7.67 x 10-2 S/cm. Evidence of aromaticity and crystallinity towards graphitization was found from the FTIR and XRD analysis results. The results of electrical conductivity and XRD suggest possible use of the char obtained at 1150 °C for electrode material.
Consumers satisfaction towards e-Hailing food delivery services during Movement Control Order period: A case study in Selangor
Authors: Md Rahim Nasrudin , Mohd Yunus Nur Fatin Anis
Published: March 2024

The Malaysian government had decided to imposed on the Movement Control Order (MCO) starting from 18th March 2020 in order to break the chain of Covid-19 pandemic in the country. As such, people were encouraged to use e-hailing delivery services when ordering foods. As a result, the number of food delivery services had increased since then. This study was conducted to investigate the consumers satisfaction level towards e-hailing food delivery services in Selangor during the MCO period. An online survey was conducted among 220 customers who used e-hailing food delivery services during the MCO. The data was then analysed using Statistical Analysis System (SAS) OnDemand for Academics software. The results showed that the level of satisfaction among consumers was high ( = 3.30/4.00). The mean score for the factors that contributed to the satisfaction was also high such as service quality ( = 3.25/4.00), food quality ( = 3.25/4.00) and price ( = 3.01/4.00). The finding also showed that there exist significance correlation between consumers satisfaction and service quality (r = 0.75), food quality (r = 0.68) and price (r = 0.50). As a conclusion, since e-hailing food delivery services already established in Malaysia long before MCO, consumers were satisfied with the services even during the MCO. Furthermore, despite increasing number of orders during MCO, it showed that the services still maintaining the quality of the service, food quality and also the price.
Error Estimation by using Symmetrization and Efficient Implementation Scheme for 3-stage Gauss Method
Authors: Mustapha Sara Syahrunnisaa , Gorgey Annie , Imran Gulshad
Published: March 2024

This research focuses on the implementation strategies by the implicit Runge-Kutta Gauss methods in solving Robertson problem using variable stepsize setting. This research considers ideas of implementation strategies by Hairer and Wanner (HW) and Gonzalez-Pinto, Montijano and Randez (GMR) schemes that uses a certain transformation matrix T to improve the efficiency of the numerical methods. Both implementations use simplified Newton iterations to solve the nonlinear algebraic equations for the implicit methods. These implementation strategies are compared with the modified Hairer and Wanner (MHW) scheme without using any transformation matrix T. The numerical methods considered are the implicit 3-stage Gauss (G3) method of order-6. The numerical results are given for Robertson problem which is a chemical reaction stiff problem. The variable stepsize setting is adapted in Matlab code that estimates the error using symmetrization technique. Based on the numerical experiments, it is observed that GMR scheme is efficient by using the G3 method especially when the error estimation is obtained by using symmetrization technique instead of local extrapolation if compared with other schemes. In conclusion, GMR scheme is seen to be very robust in solving Robertson problem by the G3 method in terms of tolerance and computational time.
Predicting Carbon Monoxide Time Series Between Different Settlements Area in Malaysia Through Chaotic Approach
Authors: Alias Siti Nadiah , Abd Hamid Nor Zila , Muhad Saleh Siti Hidayah , Bidin Biliana
Published: March 2024

This research is designed to analysing and predicting the time series of Carbon Monoxide (CO) at two stations located in Petaling Jaya and Jerantut through chaotic approach. Both stations were selected to represent CO time series in the urban and rural settlements. Chaotic approach has two steps, which are to (i) detect the presence of chaotic dynamics through phase space plot and Cao method and (ii) predict the time series which is done using local linear approximation method (LLAM). Through step (i), the result from phase space plot and parameter of Cao method shown that the presence of chaotic dynamics has been detected. Therefore, the chaotic approach is used to predict the time series. While in step (ii), the results shown that the correlation coefficient value of LLAM are 0.7536 for Petaling Jaya (τ=1, =4) and 0.6946 for Jerantut (τ=1, =5) which are close to one. This shows a positive sign that chaotic approach is applicable in both types of urban and rural settlements areas. These finding are expected to help stakeholders such as Ministry of Education and Department of Environment to having a better air pollution management.
In Quest for Reliable English Language Testing Practices in Secondary Education
Authors: Gavranović Valentina , Prodanović Marijana
Published: March 2024

This paper reports on the current English language teaching context and reformed foreign language policies in the Republic of Serbia. Although the objectives, contents and outcomes formulated in national curricula for all educational levels have been designed in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, there is not much evidence on the learning outcomes achieved by students at the end of secondary education. In other words, there are no standardized testing practices present in the secondary education system that would, on the one hand, objectively show to which extent the prescribed outcomes have been achieved, and, on the other, serve as a diagnostic tool that pinpoints which aspects in teaching, learning and assessment practices should be improved. This paper focuses on the issue of assessment and draws attention to the need to introduce reliable testing practices of foreign languages that would serve as the objective indicators of the outcomes achieved, which would, in turn, provide feedback on teaching and learning practices. Through the analysis of the results obtained from grammar, vocabulary and reading tests taken by a group of secondary school graduates, the most common errors have been detected and explained. The results show that the commonest errors result from the lack of understanding of the use of English in a context that demands more than just a straightforward application of rules as used in isolated sentences, and the most demanding reading tasks comprised inference and implication questions. This study aims to research the errors and, subsequently, to investigate the implications relevant in English language teaching and testing and point at the segments that need to be worked on more in English language classes.
المؤسسات المعلوماتية ودورها في بناء السياسات الوطنية للمعلومات
Authors: ابوبكر المنصوري د. عزة
Published: March 2024

تأتي هذه الدراسة في إطار الاهتمام بالدور الذي يجب أن تؤديه المؤسسات المعلوماتية والقائمون عليها في بناء السياسة الوطنية للمعلومات، حيث نسعى من خلال هذه الدراسة تسليط الضوء على أهمية إشراكها والقائمين عليها في بناء السياسات المعلوماتية الوطنية لما لهما من دراية وقدرة على تعزيز المفاهيم المرتبطة بالمعلومات، ومجالات استخدامها والتحكم بها. فالمؤسسات المعلوماتية هي المعنية بالحصول على المعلومات وتوظيفها والتحكم بها وبثها بالدرجة الأولى، هذا إلى جانب قدرتهم على تحديد وفهم السلوك المعلوماتي لأفراد المجتمع، وتحديد نقاط القوة والضعف في البناء المعلوماتي للدولة.

    غير أن واقع الحال يظهر استبعاد هذه الشريحة وتغيب دورها بشكل جزئي وفي أغلب الأحيان يكون التغيب كليا. ويظهر البحث المبدئي أن الوضع الراهن بالدولة الليبية غير مشجع فيما يتعلق بسياساتها الوطنية مع ما تمر به من تخبط وفوضى على الصعيد السياسي والاقتصادي والذي القى بظلاله على الجانب المعلوماتي بالدولة.

وللوقوف على استقرائيات الموضوع وتحديد الوضع الراهن للسياسة المعلوماتية بالدولة الليبية تم اعتماد منهج دلفي لاستقراء آراء عشريون خبيرا من خبراء المعلومات، ممن لهم خبرة علمية وعملية لا تقل عن 20 عاما في مجال الخدمة المعلوماتي، وذلك لأجل الإجابة على التساؤل الرئيسي الذي تطرحه الدراسة والمتمثل في:

هل للمؤسسات المعلوماتية دور في رسم السياسة المعلوماتية الوطنية في الدولة الليبية؟ ويتفرع عنه مجموعة من التساؤلات المتمثلة في:

ما الذي يمكن أن يضيفه أخصائي المعلومات للسياسة المعلوماتية؟

ما المعوقات التي تحول دون إشراك المؤسسات المعلوماتية في صناعة السياسة المعلوماتية؟

ما الرؤي التي تتطلع لها المؤسسات المعلوماتية؟

وبناء على ما مضى توصلت الدراسة لجملة من النتائج والتوصيات يأتي في مقدمتها ضرورة إسهام المكتبيين وأخصائي المعلومات في وضع السياسة الوطنية للمعلومات.
Virtual reality technology to enhance the publishing of science and technology journals construction path exploration
Authors: Zhou Bingquan , Zhang c
Published: March 2024

The application practice of virtual reality technology in enhanced publishing of sci-tech periodicals is explored by case analysis and comprehensive analysis with the introduction of virtual reality technology as forerunner to promote the innovation of mechanism of sci-tech periodicals. comprehensive analysis with the introduction of virtual reality technology as forerunner to promote the innovation of mechanism of sci-tech periodicals, and the extension of industry chain of Chinese academic periodicals and the upgrading of Chinese academic publications. periodicals, and the extension of industry chain of Chinese academic periodicals and the upgrading of platform intellectualization. The research on The research on the application of virtual reality technology in enhanced publishing of sci-tech journals is still in its infancy at home and abroad, and there are many The research on the application of virtual reality technology in enhanced publishing of sci-tech journals is still in its infancy at home and abroad, and there are many obstacles in the application of virtual reality technology. technology, and proposes that the construction of augmented publishing of scientific journals by virtual re ality technology should be carried out from three aspects: content production, operation and management. three aspects: content production, operation and communication, so as to realize the deep integration of virtual reality technology and scientific journals. The construction of augmented publishing of scientific journals by virtual ality technology should be carried out from three aspects: content production, operation and communication, so as to realize the deep integration of virtual reality technology and scientific journals.
sTREM-1 as promising prognostic biomarker for acute-on-chronic liver failure and mortality in patients with acute decompensation of cirrhosis
Authors: Yu Song-Man , Li Hai , Deng Guo-Hong , Wang Xian-Bo , Zheng Xin , Chen Jin-Jun , Meng Zhong-Ji , Zheng Yu-Bao , Gao Yan-Hang , Qian Zhi-Ping , Liu Feng , Lu Xiao-Bo , Shi Yu , Shang Jia , Chen Ruo-Chan , Huang Yan
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Acute decompensation (AD) of cirrhosis is associated with high short-term mortality, mainly due to the development of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). Thus, there is a need for biomarkers for early and accurate identification of AD patients with high risk of development of ACLF and mortality. Soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (sTREM-1) is released from activated innate immune cells and correlated with various inflammatory processes.

AIM

To explore the prognostic value of sTREM-1 in patients with AD of cirrhosis.

METHODS

A multicenter prospective cohort of 442 patients with cirrhosis hospitalized for AD was divided into a study cohort (n = 309) and validation cohort (n = 133). Demographic and clinical data were collected, and serum sTREM-1 was measured at admission. All enrolled patients were followed-up for at least 1 year.

RESULTS

In patients with AD and cirrhosis, serum sTREM-1 was an independent prognosis predictor for 1-year survival and correlated with liver, coagulation, cerebral and kidney failure. A new prognostic model of AD (P-AD) incorporating sTREM-1, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), total bilirubin (TBil), international normalized ratio (INR) and hepatic encephalopathy grades was established and performed better than the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD), MELD-sodium (MELD-Na), chronic liver failure-consortium (CLIF-C) ACLF and CLIF-C AD scores. Additionally, sTREM-1 was increased in ACLF and predicted the development of ACLF during first 28-d follow-up. The ACLF risk score incorporating serum sTREM-1, BUN, INR, TBil and aspartate aminotransferase levels was established and significantly superior to MELD, MELD-Na, CLIF-C ACLF, CLIF-C AD and P-AD in predicting risk of ACLF development.

CONCLUSION

Serum sTREM-1 is a promising prognostic biomarker for ACLF development and mortality in patients with AD of cirrhosis.
Role of albumin-bilirubin score in non-malignant liver disease
Authors: Xu Shi-Xue , Yang Fan , Ge Nan , Guo Jin-Tao , Sun Si-Yu
Published: March 2024

The albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score, which was proposed to assess the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, has gradually been extended to other liver diseases in recent years, including primary biliary cholangitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver transplantation, and liver injury. The ALBI score is often compared with classical scores such as the Child-Pugh and model for end-stage liver disease scores or other noninvasive prediction models. It is widely employed because of its immunity to subjective evaluation indicators and ease of obtaining detection indicators. An increasing number of studies have confirmed that it is highly accurate for assessing the prognosis of patients with chronic liver disease; additionally, it has demonstrated good predictive performance for outcomes beyond survival in patients with liver diseases, such as decompensation events. This article presents a review of the application of ALBI scores in various non-malignant liver diseases.
As terras indígenas e o marco temporal sob julgamento no STF
Authors: Souza Netto José Laurindo de , Reis Clayton , Santos Edna de Cássia
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma visão acerca do marco temporal das terras indígenas, em julgamento no Superior Tribunal Federal, além da sua tramitação. Por se tratar de uma tese jurídica, segundo a qual, os povos indígenas têm direito de ocupar apenas as terras em que estejam estabelecidos, ou que tenha uma disputa na data da promulgação da Constituição Federal de 1988, cabe destacar a necessidade de entendimento quanto as posições e proposições discutidas sobre a questão. A metodologia utilizada será descritiva, baseada em artigos científicos a respeito do tema, bem como o projeto de Lei original nº 490/2007, e o projeto de Lei nº 2.903/2023, que regulamenta o art. 231 da Constituição Federal, para dispor sobre o reconhecimento, a demarcação, o uso e a gestão de terras indígenas; e alteração das Leis n.º 11.460, de 21 de março de 2007, 4.132, de 10 de setembro de 1962, e 6.001, de 19 de dezembro de 1973.
Farklı Nesillerde Tesettür Algısı
Authors: Özüdoğru Büşra
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada farklı nesillerde yaşanan tesettür algısı, literatür taraması ve kuramsal çerçevenin oluşturulmasının ardından nitel uygulamalı bir araştırma ile değerlendirilmiştir. 6 aileden 3 nesil toplamda 18 kişi ile yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşme gerçekleştirilmiş ve tesettür algısının değişimi çok yönlü faktörler eşliğinde ele alınmıştır. Türkiye’de tesettür kavramı uzunca yıllar çalışılmış ve tartışılmış bir konudur. Tesettür kavramı ve tesettürlü kadının toplumsal pratikleri Türkiye’de muhafazakâr tabanın değişimini gösteren, sosyolojik olarak derin anlamları içeren bir konudur.
DEFEAT Turkish-Greek War (1919-1922)
Authors: Köylü Murat
Published: March 2024

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Expert System to Diagnose Dental Impaction Disease using Certainty Factor Method
Authors: Zerwina Salu , Yupianti Yupianti , Aspriyono Hari
Published: March 2024

The impaction of a tooth or pent-up tooth is the condition of a tooth trapped inside the gums. In most case, dental impact occurs in the wisdom teeth of adults. Dental impaction makes a person more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease But the number of people who are lay about dental impaction disease, it is necessary to have a system that can be accessed online to help patients or the public to be able to consult independently. This expert system is designed using the PHP Programming Language and MySQL Databse.