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Current Status of Outdoor Education in the Curriculum of the Romanian School to the Discipline of Religion
Authors: Gherasim Daniel
Published: May 2024

Outdoor education represents a holistic and innovative approach to learning, having a significant impact on student development. Students have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, which can stimulate interest and curiosity, thus facilitating the learning process. Outdoor activities can improve students’ mood, health, and overall well-being. Integrating outdoor education into the curriculum allows for a diversified and balanced approach to learning by implementing new teaching techniques. Teachers can adopt innovative methods such as learning through discovery and collaboration in nature, can propose outdoor school programs by planning activities that combine formal education with experiences in nature. Teachers need specialized training to effectively implement outdoor education, to develop group management skills regarding the initiation and active involvement of students in outdoor activities. The study explores the way in which outdoor education is integrated into the school curriculum, in the Religion discipline, with a possible research theme in the future, which would discover examples of good practices that correlate curriculum documents (framework plans, school programs) with didactic strategies involving outdoor activities. The results can provide information and recommendations for the improvement of educational practices in this field, considering aspects of the curriculum, the influence on the development of students and the optimization of the teaching-learning-assessment process.
Optimizing the Educational Process for Students in Special Schools – Study on the Development of Static and Dynamic Balance through Activation and Toning of the Core Area in Physical Education Lessons
Authors: Pârvu Carmen , Mârșiu Cătălina , Szabo Dan Alexandru
Published: May 2024

The study assessed the impact of core activation and toning programs on the static and dynamic balance of students with special educational needs (SEN) in middle school physical education classes. We found that over a period of 6 weeks, with 2 lessons per week, these programs led to significant improvements in the students’ balance, regardless of the type of disability. Students with visual impairments and sedentary lifestyles showed the greatest progress. Somatic and functional measurements were conducted on the 15 students with special needs, and 9 tests (Bass Test, Flamingo Test, Functional Reach Test, Unipodal Test with left eye closed, Unipodal Test with right eye closed, Unipodal Test with left eye open, Unipodal Test with right eye open, Y-Balance Test left, Y-Balance Test right) were administered to assess static and dynamic balance. After implementing the core activation and toning program, a correlation analysis between the two variables was conducted, followed by the calculation of the t-test for paired samples to assess if there were significant differences between the two sets of measurements and tests. After 6 weeks of using core activation and toning exercises with a frequency of 2 lessons per week for students with special needs, we observed a favourable increase in both static and dynamic balance for six pairs of tests. The differences were statistically significant at a significance level of 0.05 out of the 9 tests conducted. Proprioceptive stimulation played a crucial role in these improvements in static and dynamic balance among those with various types of disabilities (intellectual, visual, and auditory). We recommend incorporating core activation and toning programs into physical education for children with disabilities to enhance muscle tone and balance. However, the small sample size reminds us that data generalization should be done with caution, and we suggest conducting further studies with a larger number of participants and a longer training duration. This study emphasizes the importance of balance development among students with SEN and the potential benefits of a core-focused approach in middle school physical education.
Engineer's Guide to PI Claims. Part 8: Litigation risk
Authors:   Griffiths & Armour
Published: May 2024

The latest article from Griffiths & Armour looks at the uncertainties of proceeding to trial over a professional indemnity claim.
Rehabilitation of the Victorian Connaught Tunnel for London's Crossrail project – design challenges
Authors: Wilde David , Craft Jonathan
Published: May 2024

The Connaught Tunnel is a 19th-century brick-lined structure that has been renovated to facilitate the route of the southeast spur of London's Crossrail project from Canary Wharf to Abbey Wood. Modifications include the total replacement of the original, twin, single-track tunnels (lined in brick and cast steel) with a single, twin-track, reinforced concrete box. This was partially built in situ where the alignment passes beneath existing dock walls, and partially in cofferdam where it crosses the dock passage between the two Royal Docks (Albert and Victoria). Inverts in the original tunnels were lowered in places to accommodate the design train envelope and overhead line equipment. This paper outlines the constraints inherent in an undertaking of this nature, and describes the analytical processes that were adopted to assess the performance of the existing brick structures and the new central concrete box section.
Engineer's Guide to PI Claims. Part 9: Settlement agreements
Authors:   Griffiths & Armour
Published: May 2024

Our series from Griffiths & Armour offers a brief introduction to reaching a negotiated settlement over a professional indemnity claim.
Immersive technology – a transformation of our workplace?
Authors: Leach Jon , Fowler Martin
Published: May 2024

In this article, Jon Leach and Martin Fowler of AECOM examine how immersive technology can be used as a powerful collaborative tool, discussing its application on a number of live projects.
Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 1: An introduction to temporary works for the structural engineer
Authors: Lohmann Tim
Published: May 2024

Tim Lohmann of the Temporary Works Forum introduces this new series and summarises some key differences from permanent works.
The value of special concretes in tall buildings
Authors: Escobar Ignacio
Published: May 2024

In recent years, a shortage of development space in many cities has led to a rise in the construction of tall buildings. This article looks at the role special concrete mixes – high-early-strength concrete and self-compacting concrete – have to play in the design and construction of medium-rise and tall buildings. Using research case studies, the article considers the potential savings in construction costs offered by the use of special concretes, as well as added value that may be realised through an increase in floor area.
Profile: Geoff Morrow
Authors: Whitelaw Jackie
Published: May 2024

From earth bags to tensegrity pavilions, in his practice – StructureMode – engineer Geoff Morrow has created a place where creativity and innovation are paramount.
FENOMENA PENGULANGAN PENAGIHAN DADAH DALAM KALANGAN BANDUAN BELIA DI PENJARA PULAU PINANG
Authors:   Jabatan Sains Kemasyarakatan dan Pembangunan, Fakulti Ekologi Manusia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, SHAHRIMIN ADAM ASSIM MOHD. IBRANI
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Kajian berfokus kepada permasalahan, faktor penyumbang serta atribusi sosial berkaitan pengulangan penagihan dadah dalam kalangan banduan belia Melayu di Penjara Pulau Pinang. Responden kajian merupakan banduan belia berbangsa Melayu yang sedang menjalani hukuman penjara di Penjara Pulau Pinang dan pernah mengalami pengulangan penagihan dadah. Kajian yang dilaksanakan ini akan cuba mengenal pasti faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan responden kembali mengambil dadah semula setelah mengikuti program pemulihan di Penjara Pulau Pinang. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Seramai 10 orang belia yang merupakan banduan di Penjara Pulau Pinang dan berumur antara 21 tahun sehingga 40 tahun telah terlibat dalam kajian ini. Penemuan kajian ini mendapati antara faktor-faktor penyebab responden kembali mengambil dadah adalah ingatan responden pada dadah masih lagi kuat, hati tidak kuat untuk melawan keinginan terhadap dadah, belum wujud keinginan untuk berhenti dari mengambil dadah, sikap dan stigma masyarakat yang memandang negatif, ketiadaan pekerjaan dan wang untuk menampung kehidupan dan kembali bergaul dengan rakan-rakan yang masih lagi mengambil dadah. Cadangan program dan cadangan kajian akan datang dikemukakan berdasarkan kepada hasil penemuan dan analisis transkrip temu bual dengan responden belia penagih berulang. Kata Kunci: Belia, Pengulangan Penagihan Dadah, Banduan, Kerja Sosial, Atribut Psiko logikal
PENDAYAUPAYAAN BELIA MELALUI PENDEKATAN KERJA SOSIAL
Authors:   Jabatan Pengurusan Sumber dan Pengajian Pengguna Fakulti Ekologi Manusia Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), SABRI BUKRYMAN
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Kenyataan bahawa belia adalah masalah dan mangsa dalam masyarakat telah menghalang komuniti dari melihat belia sebagai warganegara yang kompeten dan boleh memberi sumbangan yang bermakna kepada kehidupan sivik (Strom, Oguinick & Singer, 1995). Apabila belia digambarkan sebegini dan tidak diberikan perhatian maka mereka melihat bahawa peranan sosial yang perlu dilaksanakan adalah kecil sahaja dan kesesuaian hubungan kehidupan mereka kepada skala sosial, politik dan ekonomi juga dipersoalkan. Walau bagaimanapun, jika komuniti melihat “belia sebagai sumber”, maka belia akan dilihat sebagai generasi muda yang kompeten dan mempunyai hak untuk mengambil bahagian dalam pembuatan keputusan yang memberi kesan kepada kehidupan mereka serta mempunyai tanggungjawab untuk berkhidmat kepada komuniti. Hancock (1994) menyatakan: “Penyertaan belia yang aktif adalah amat penting dalam menjana semula dan melestarikan kehidupan sivik dalam masyarakat. Melalui pembangunan kemahiran dalam aspek kolaborasi dan kepimpinan, dan mengaplikasikan kapasiti-kapisiti ini kepada peranan yang lebih berkesan dalam masyarakat, belia boleh memainkan peranan utama dalam menangani isu-isu sosial yang memberikan kesan kepada kehidupan mereka dan generasi masa depan.” Sari utama pandangan ini adalah agar belia membina jati diri dengan “melakukan perubahan” dengan memberikan mereka faedah-faedah nyata dan membangunkan komuniti yang lebih sihat. Kata Kunci: Belia, Komuniti, Kompeten, Kualiti Hidup Dan Kerja Sosial
KAJIAN AFEKTIF DAN RANGSANGAN BELIA GURU BAHASA MELAYU TERHADAP PENYERAPAN KONSTRUKTIVISME DINAMIK BERASASKAN PENGGUNAAN INTERNET
Authors:   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Perak., AYOB ADENAN
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Belia wajar berfungsi secara aktif sebagai penggerak dan pembina ketamadunan. Dalam kematangan usia, kemantapan fizikal dan kecelikan minda, guru yang belia merupakan kelompok yang mampu memikul peranan sebagai warga pendidik aktif dan proaktif. Hakikatnya, bidang pendidikan telah mengalami perubahan pesat yang dibawa oleh kesan globalisasi dan ledakan teknologi maklumat. Perubahan yang berlaku secara menyeluruh telah mencetuskan aspek afektif dan rangsangan belia guru terhadap pengajaran di dalam bilik darjah. Justeru, penyelidikan ini dilakukan untuk mengkaji aspek afektif yang melibatkan dimensi sikap. Kajian tentang aspek rangsangan pula membabitkan dimensi motivasi. Daripada kedua- dua dimensi tersebut, kajian ini memfokuskan hubungannya terhadap penyerapan konstruktivisme dinamik dalam pengajaran Bahasa Melayu berasaskan penggunaan internet. Penyelidikan ini membabitkan 1400 orang guru sekolah menengah di seluruh negara, iaitu 100 orang bagi setiap negeri telah dipilih sebagai responden kajian. Pemilihan sampel dibuat secara rawak bertujuan untuk meninjau sikap dan motivasi belia guru terhadap penyerapan konstruktivisme dinamik dalam pengajaran Bahasa Melayu berasaskan penggunaan internet. Kaedah temu bual berasaskan tinjauan digunakan dalam kajian ini dengan berpandukan instrumen soal selidik. Analisis deskriptif digunakan untuk menghuraikan skor min sikap dan motivasi belia guru. Dalam pada itu, ujian Korelasi Pearson digunakan untuk melihat sama ada terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara sikap dengan motivasi belia guru. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara sikap dengan motivasi belia guru terhadap penyerapan konstruktivisme dinamik dalam pengajaran Bahasa Melayu berasaskan penggunaan internet. Dapatan kajian ini membuka laluan kepada belia guru dalam trend siber untuk memikirkan pemilihan pendekatan yang lebih sesuai diterap di dalam bilik darjah ke arah melahirkan generasi belia pelapis yang berketerampilan dalam penjanaan minda bahasa. Kata Kunci: Sikap, Motivasi, Konstruktivisme Dinamik, Internet, Globalisasi
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF MALAYSIAN YOUTHS
Authors:   Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pembangunan Manusia Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, ANDI HARI KRISHNAN
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Objektif kertas ini ialah untuk mengkaji kecerdasan emosi belia. Pensampelan terdiri daripada seratus belia dari umur 15 hingga 39 tahun yang dipilih daripada kalangan belia di Petaling Jaya. Data dikumpul melalui borang kaji selidik yang diisi belia sendiri. Instrumen soal selidik yang digunakan ialah, The Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT). Tahap kecerdasan emosi belia diukur menggunakan lima Skala Likert. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa tahap kecerdasan emosi keseluruhan belia agak tinggi dengan peratusan min 67.30%, lebih tinggi daripada 50% yang telah ditetapkan oleh pengkaji, dan juga didapati bahawa belia tidak begitu baik dalam percaturan emosi terhadap diri sendiri dan orang lain. Tambahan pula tidak ada perbezaan yang signifikan dalam skor tahap kepintaran emosi di kalangan belia lelaki dan perempuan. Kata Kunci: Emosi, Kecerdasan, Kecerdasan Emosi, Kebolehan, Belia
ETHNIC IDENTITY OF YOUNG MALAYSIAN ADOLESCENTS IN SARAWAK
Authors:   Centre for Language Studies University Malaysia Sarawak, TING SU HIE
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT The study examined the ethnic identity of young Malaysian adolescents living in Sarawak from the aspects of their identification with their own ethnic group and their tolerance of ethnic diversity. The ethnic groups focused on were the Malay, Chinese and Indigenous groups of Sarawak. The development of ethnic identity of the adolescents was measured by means of Phinney’s (1992) multi group ethnic identity measure. The data for the study were obtained from 1181 participants aged 13 to 17 in three urban and three rural localities in Sarawak. The results showed positive ethnic identity development for the group of adolescents under study, with frequent reports of affective behavior towards their own ethnic group. However, this was not backed by up an equally strong display of ethnic behavior such as using the ethnic language, practicing the life style of the ethnic group and interaction with members of the same ethnic group. A comparison by ethnic group revealed that the Indigenous participants had the strongest affiliation with their ethnic group, followed by the Malay participants, and the lowest was shown by the Chinese participants. The results suggest that the close proximity in social space for the adolescent Malaysians generates the conditions for them to construct notions of an ethnic identity that is hinged on the distinctiveness of their own ethnic group and interlaced with culture elements of other ethnic groups. Keywords: Ethnic Identity, Ethnic Diversity, Malay, Chinese, Indigenous
JANGKAAN PELABURAN BAGI BELIA INSTITUSI PENGAJIAN TINGGI
Authors:   Jabatan Pengurusan Sumber dan Pengajian Pengguna Fakulti Ekologi Manusia Universiti Putra Malaysia, SUBRAMANIAM KANMANI
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Pelaburan dikenalpasti sebagai suatu alternatif bagi meningkatkan pendapatan dan memberi perlindungan kepada risiko kewangan pada masa akan datang. Namun sebagai pelajar yang kebanyakannya belum lagi bekerja, mereka mungkin belum berpeluang lagi untuk terlibat dalam pelaburan disebabkan kekurangan sumber kewangan. Walaupun demikian, mereka berkemungkinan untuk melabur dalam usaha untuk mencapai kesejahteraan kewangan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tahap pengetahuan pelaburan, sikap terhadap pelaburan dan jangkaan pelaburan bagi belia pelajar di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi tempatan. Persampelan rawak mudah digunakan bagi memperoleh 1000 responden yang terdiri daripada pelajar Institusi Pengajian Tinggi tempatan. Borang Soal Selidik yang ditadbir-sendiri oleh responden digunakan bagi mengumpulkan maklumat latar belakang, pengetahuan pelaburan, sikap terhadap pelaburan dan jangkaan pelaburan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa jangkaan dalam pelaburan bagi pelajar adalah sangat rendah dengan hanya satu pertiga pelajar sahaja dijangka akan terlibat dalam pelbagai jenis pelaburan. Begitu juga kurang daripada separuh responden mempunyai tahap pengetahuan yang sederhana dan tinggi. Bagi tahap pengetahuan yang tinggi tidak ada responden yang cenderung dijangka untuk banyak terlibat dalam pelaburan. Namun bagi golongan dengan tahap pengetahuan yang rendah, tidak ramai yang menjangkakan mereka akan kurang melabur. Selain dari tahap pengetahuan, sikap terhadap pelaburan dikaji kesannya kepada jangkaan bagi pelaburan. Dalam hal ini, kebanyakan responden bersikap negatif terhadap pelaburan dan mereka ini menjangkakan diri mereka akan kurang terlibat dalam pelaburan. Sehubungan dengan itu, hasil kajian ini dapat menentukan samada pihak kerajaan atau pihak- pihak berkaitan perlu menggubal polisi baru atau mengubahsuai polisi yang sedia ada bagi membolehkan kalangan belia cenderung melibatkan diri dalam aktiviti pelaburan yang sihat dan hasil tindakan kerajaan sebegini dapat mempertingkatkan pendapatan rakyat Malaysia serta ia berkemungkinan besar bakal menjadi pemangkin untuk merealisasikan potensi pertumbuhan Malaysia. Selain itu, pihak berkuasa harus memberi pendidikan pelaburan bagi kepentingan pelajar dan pengguna secara umumnya. Kata Kunci: Jangkaan Pelaburan, Belia, Kesejahteraan Kewangan, Pengetahuan Pelaburan, Sikap Pelaburan
Music therapy and spiritual care: Music as spiritual support in a hospital environment
Authors: Notarangelo Astrid
Published: May 2024

This paper is a personal essay that offers reflection on professional experiences of music therapy practice with a focus on emotional and spiritual care in the hospital context in Australia. There is a growing need to map the terrain of music therapy in relation to spirituality. Music can deepen spiritual experiences and holds broad potential for addressing ‘the spiritual’ across contexts. Music therapy within a pastoral care context is considered, with spiritual and emotional support as the primary focus. After a brief discussion of spirituality in the music therapy literature, a context and background is provided for the establishment of a music therapy program within the pastoral care department of a regional hospital. Examples of ‘the spiritual’ in patient responses to music therapy are discussed. Professional challenges surrounding a more direct recognition of a spiritual aspect to music therapy are explored. Vignettes from clinical experiences across two different hospital settings are shared with reflection on the place of spirituality in the author’s practice. Practice-based experiences are considered against existing notions of spirituality in the music therapy literature, to see what they may offer in mapping this field. The relationship between body, mind and spirit is briefly explored, with a reflection on the position of spirituality in relation to health and culture.
Finding God in the intuitive: Reclaiming the therapist’s spirituality
Authors: Kishtainy Adam
Published: May 2024

This article presents a selection of case studies exploring the theme of music and spirituality and offers a theoretical frame for clinical practice. I intend to draw a direct link between my own spirituality (Christian) and the role of the intuitive in the therapeutic process, inviting the reader to re-frame the article within their own world view. Recent research has highlighted the relative sparsity of published material related to the role of a therapist’s spirituality in the therapeutic relationship. This may be due to a number of factors, not least that most therapists are operating within secular contexts and theoretical frameworks, and are likely to experience resistance or even dismissal if their personal spiritual beliefs are explicitly expressed within their practice. Similarly, a definition of intuition within a robust theoretical framework has proven to be evasive. The very nature of intuition (and indeed spirituality) creates a bias away from the evidence-based practice that is held in such high esteem through most therapeutic disciplines. In this article, I propose a framework for therapeutic practice that gives permission for the therapist to embrace their spiritual belief system as an essential core of their clinical work. I build my discussion on a definition of spirituality that implies an external divine being (God) who can be in relationship with the therapist and client. From this basis I suggest that moments of intuition need not be seen as mysterious and inexplicable, but rather as the influence of the divine.
Communicative musicality, music and transformation in the lives of parents and their children with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities (CPMD)
Authors: Roginsky Efrat , Elefant Cochavit
Published: May 2024

The births of children with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities (CPMD) challenge their families’ wellbeing. This article, which is based on a theme generated from an interview study, suggests that communicative musicality and the everyday use of music transforms these families’ experiences. The research questions aimed to explore the musicality of individuals with cerebral palsy, and the use of music within their families. Six parents to individuals with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities participated in this study. The data were collected through a three-interview series with each participant, integrated with home-video viewing. The interview transcripts were analysed with interpretative phenomenological analysis and grounded theory. Initially three core themes were generated (and presented in another publication). The ‘transformation’ theme is a fourth theme generated from a later analysis of the research interviews. It is presented here through the parents’ voices as well as the researchers’ interpretations. Theory and research are discussed on communicative musicality, everyday musicking, and wellbeing. We suggest that the families’ intensive use of nonverbal communicative approaches, and music transformed their experiences: their moods, participation, and the meanings related to their lives together.
Music and the invisible world: Music as a bridge between different realms
Authors: Scalici Giorgio
Published: May 2024

Among the Wana people of Morowali, Central Sulawesi, music serves as a connection between the human world and the hidden world of spirits and emotion. For this reason, music has a central role during the momago, the main Wana healing ritual. Music makes it possible for shamans to tap power from mythical time. By examining the momago, I will clarify the role and the importance of music for Wana rituality. During the ritual, music serves as a ritual marker and, with its relation with the hidden world, calls the spirits, transforms ordinary time into mythical/ritual time and helps shamans to get into trance. Moreover, it contributes to the playful atmosphere that characterises Wana rituals and that allows the healing of the patient and the community through emotional catharsis. To explore the role of music in this shamanic ritual, this paper will analyse the structure and the aim of the momago, a ritual in which shamans and music join forces in the effort to find the soul of the patient and save his/her life.
The Influence of Financial Literacy, Grade Point Average, Socio-Economic, Demographic and Saving Behaviour to Financial Literacy
Authors: Guterres Maria Ribeiro , Wiagustini Ni Luh Putu , Soares Augusto da Conceição
Published: May 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of grade point average, socio-economics, demographics, and saving behavior on financial literacy. The population in this study was 148 master’s Study Program students at the Institute of Business (IOB) and a sample of 60 students using the proportional random sampling method. The data collection technique is through a questionnaire, while data analysis uses multiple linear regression. The findings from this research show that the grade point average variable has no significant effect on financial literacy, socio-economic variables have no significant effect on financial literacy, demographic variables have no significant effect on financial literacy, and the saving behavior variable has been proven to have a significant effect on financial literacy. In addition, the grade point average, socio-economic, demographic, and saving behavior variables together (simultaneously) have a positive and significant influence on financial literacy.
Approaches to Developing the Manufacturing Industry of Small and Medium Enterprises for Readiness Towards Large Businesses in Thailand
Authors: Sawangrat Nilawan
Published: May 2024

This research aims to 1) study the structure and operational characteristics of the manufacturing industry in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand for readiness towards becoming large-scale businesses; 2) investigate the components of development approaches for the manufacturing industry in SMEs for readiness towards becoming large-scale businesses; and  3) develop a structural equation model (SEM) for the development approaches of the manufacturing industry in SMEs for readiness towards becoming large-scale businesses. The study employed a mixed-methodology approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research. The qualitative research involved in-depth interviews with a sample of 9 experts from  3 different groups: 3 entrepreneurs or executives in the manufacturing industry, three from the government sector, and three academics. For quantitative research, data was collected via surveys from 500 entrepreneurs or executives and analyzed using frequency, percentage, average, standard deviation, and structural equation modeling (SEM) with the advanced statistical analysis software AMOS.
The research on the general characteristics of organizations found that they have been operating for 10-15 years, are predominantly Thai-owned, use financial institutions for funding, are established as limited companies, and mostly have offices located in Thailand. In terms of structure and operational characteristics, the research revealed that the most suitable business strategy for these organizations is creating a product advantage, emphasizing mentorship systems from knowledgeable employees, and key leadership qualities, including treating colleagues with kindness and generosity and developing leadership at various levels focusing on experience, comprehensive knowledge, and business expertise.The study on the importance of different components indicated that all aspects were highly important, with the order of importance from highest to lowest being digital technology, entrepreneurial leadership, knowledge management, and innovative organization. The results of the analysis of the structural equation model for small and medium-sized enterprises management for sustainable strength found that the chi-squared probability (CMIN-r) was 0.128, the relative chi-squared (CMIN/DF) was 1.126, the GFI was 0.955, and the root mean squared index of error estimation (RMSEA) was 0.015. It can be concluded that the model is consistent with the empirical data.
Diaspora, Modernism, and Black Masculinities in Sam Selvon’s The Lonely Londoners and Andrew Salkey’s Escape to an Autumn Pavement
Authors: Kiang Shun Yin
Published: May 2024

Following the transnational turn in modernist studies, and building on Stuart Hall’s and Nadia Ellis’s concepts of diaspora as key to understanding Caribbean modernism, this essay examines Sam Selvon’s The Lonely Londoners (1956) and Andrew Salkey’s Escape to an Autumn Pavement (1960) as the first wave of West Indian fiction that traces a black, male consciousness shaped by modernity and migration, one whose lived experiences and feelings of belonging in post-WWII London resist binarized understandings of colonizer and colonized. Selvon’s and Salkey’s fiction represents complex and conflicting senses of black masculinity as mediated by colonialism, bourgeois respectability, and whiteness. Migrant or middle-class, normative or queer, the various modes of black masculinity captured in the novels counter reductive attempts to ascribe one fixed identity, ideological position, or reality to Windrush flaneurs who might prefer walking the streets of London incognito.
Real-Time Perception Enhancement in Obscured Environments for Underground Mine Search and Rescue Teams - Video 1
Authors: Journals IntechOpen , Demirkan Doga Cagdas , Segal Ava , Mallik Abhidipta , Duzgun Sebnem , Petruska Andrew J.
Published: May 2024

Example final run snapshot of the enhancement is given as a video that shows the user perspective.
Penerapan Prinsip Deklarasi Rio: Strategi Mengatasi Perubahan Iklim
Authors: Ng. D. Wulla Devi Ratu , Sarjan Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Climate change is a global challenge that requires a collective and coordinated response from the international community. In an effort to overcome the impact of climate change on the balance of natural resources and the environment, the principles contained in the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development can be an important basis. This paper explains the application of the principles of the Rio Declaration in overcoming climate change, such as the Principle of Common Concern of Humankind, the Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibility, the Principle of Sustainable Development and the Principle of Public Participation. By applying these principles, we can create better and more sustainable solutions to the challenge of climate change and provide long-term environmental, social and economic benefits.
The Effect of Personal Characteristics on attitudes towards CSR: A Hotel Industry Perspective
Authors: Jogdand Babasaheb , Ragde Nagarjun
Published: May 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral element of the tourism and hospitality industry. Personal characteristics/qualities are vital for becoming an effective manager, these characteristics play a pivotal role in a service industry like hospitality as they help in standardization to achieve the organisational goals. These characteristics can alter the outlook of managers with respect to the CSR activities of the organization. Therefore, the present study analyses such personal characteristics (like age, gender, education and work experience) of managers from a range of star category hotels to understand their attitude towards CSR. Descriptive analysis along with ANOVA was used for a sample of 417 managers from 7 states in India. A scale having 6 variables was used to determine the perception of these managers. The result showed that there is a significant difference for the variables gender, education and work experience. There are multifold suggestions provided based on the results which are targeted towards different stakeholders (like Academicians, Government Ministries, etc.)
Towards an Ecosystem of Innovation for Inner Areas: A Research Plan for the Tourist Development on the Ogliastra Region (Sardinia, Italy)
Authors: Malvica Sonia , Cuomo Federico , Camerada Maria Veronica
Published: May 2024

The global project e.INS ecosystem - Ecosystem of Innovation for Next generation Sardinia is intended to support Sardinian small and medium enterprises (SMEs)’ innovation and sustainability: in particular, our research group focused on SMEs operating in the tourism and cultural heritage sector, highlighting those operating in marginal places. To achieve this, proposing a network between different municipalities is strongly recommended to create a single destination equipped with compelling storytelling. Following the slow tourism basis as a catalyst for inner areas’ development, the present work illustrates a still-in-the-making project on the case study of the Ogliastra, i.e., a historical-geographical region located in central-eastern Sardinia: the aim is to first propose a strategy of destination storytelling through a coastal-inner areas relationship, and then engage the entrepreneurial tourism reality in such a spatial aggregation. Starting from Tortolì port, we proposed a concept of itinerary for slow exploration of all the municipalities in the Ogliastra’s Rio Pardu Valley system, rich in natural landscape, heritage and Genius Loci. Creating a coastal area-inner area type destination could lead to benefits for the entrepreneurial landscape of the Ogliastra Valley, also strengthening the SMEs of the coastal area.
Konsep Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Perspektif Q.S Luqman Ayat 13-19
Authors: Al Ayyubi Ibnu Imam , Masfuroh Ai Sri , Noerzanah Firda , Muhaemin Abdul , Apriyanti Niken Siti Nur
Published: May 2024

This research aims for parents in particular to learn lessons from Luqman's story, namely regarding the concept of early childhood education in Q.S Luqman verses 13-19. The method used in this research is qualitative. Data collection techniques carried out by researchers used observation and interviews. Based on qualitative research methods, all facts, both written and verbal, from primary and secondary data sources are described as they are and then studied to be reduced as concisely as possible to answer the problem. In this research, it was found that Q.S Luqman verse 13 explains about aqidah education for young children which includes teachings about monotheism, namely the belief in the oneness of Allah and the prohibition on associating partners with Him, whereas in QS. Luqman in verses 14-15 explains to young children the morals of being filial to parents. Then Q.S Luqman verse 16 is about matters of education that saves with worship and pious deeds and is emphasized in Q.S Luqman verse 17 that seeking knowledge is something that must be prioritized in carrying out worship, so that you can have akhlahkul Karima and not have akhlah mazuma as explained in Q.S Luqman verses 18-19.
A Model Program for RCR Instruction for Early-Career Faculty Investigators with NIH K-Awards
Authors: Ravnik Stuart E. , Heitman Elizabeth ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: May 2024

National Institutes of Health’s policies for Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) instruction for individual career development awards (K-awards) stress appropriateness to the career stage and tailoring to the individual’s needs. Early-career faculty have unique needs for RCR instruction. While our institution requires RCR education for ALL graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, we found that many K-awardees 1) are early-career faculty not eligible to participate in postdoc programs, and 2) many had received formal RCR instruction at only basic or intermediate levels. We identified 45 K-award recipients with active grants, 26 of whom needed RCR instruction. We developed a program specifically designed for early-career faculty researchers. Through the first three iterations of the course, we had a total of 24 participants, ranging from senior postdoctoral and clinical fellows to instructor-level and assistant professors. This paper describes our experience and challenges in developing and conducting this course.
The Term muḍāriʽ in the Kitāb of Sībawayhi
Authors: Carter M. G.
Published: May 2024

In this paper I shall look at Sībawayhi’s use of the concept of “resemblance” in the Kitāb as expressed by the term muḍāraʿa and its verbal cognates. I shall refer to a number of examples and will discuss briefly the place of muḍāraʿa in the system as whole, concluding with some remarks on the survival of the term in later grammar and my own speculations as to why it virtually disappeared, except in the well-known sense of “imperfect verb”.
Errance et patrie dans la poésie d'Adonis
Authors: Skarżyńska-Bocheńska Krystyna
Published: May 2024

The article provides an analysis of the topic of migration, exile, and the importance of homeland – in fact three homelands (Syria, the Arab lands, and Lebanon) – in the poetry of Adonis.
The Pseudo-Mahdī Intermezzo of the Qarāmiṭa in Baḥrayn
Authors: Hajnal István
Published: May 2024

The article provides an analysis of a short period in the history of the Qarāmiṭa of Baḥrayn, when – according to information furnished by Mediaeval Muslim chroniclers – the long-awaited Mahdī appeared among them in Ramaḍān 319/September-October 931.
Egypt and Nūba in the 13th Century: A Preliminary Note
Authors: Yusoff Kamaruzaman
Published: May 2024

Contact between Muslims and Christian Nubians began as early as the first century AH, when Muslim troops were dispatched to the region. A treaty regulating relations regarding security and trade was drafted between the two parties in 31/652. It was during this time that the so-called baqṭ (tribute) was introduced. The article provides an analysis of this relationship in the 13th century.
al-Qazwīnī on the Characters of Ethnic Groups in His Āṯār al-bilād
Authors: Szombathy Zoltán
Published: May 2024

It seems to be a natural phenomenon that every society seeks to describe its neighbours and grab the differences that identify these neighbours and set them apart from itself. The alleged characters of ethnic groups, both Muslim and otherwise, has been a recurrent, constant topic in mediaeval Arabic geographical writing and belles-lettres alike. The tableau of various ethnic groups’ characters that emerges from the descriptions of Arabic geographical science and adab works has remained remarkably unaltered throughout the centuries. The article presents al-Qazwīnī’s characterisation of four groups: Nabateans, Berbers, Africans, and Turks.
The Phonetics of al-Azharī
Authors: Sara Solomon I.
Published: May 2024

This article provides, in a summary fashion, the details of the sound system of Arabic as presented by al-Azharī, a tenth century lexicographer, with references to his two predecessors, al-Ḫalīl ibn Aḥmad al-Farāhīdī (8th century) and Ibn Durayd (9th century). Emphasis is placed on the organization of the system, and the system of features that he established to describe each segment of the sound system.
Burǧ ʽArab – A Crusader Tower in the County of Tripoli: A Preliminary Report After the First Survey
Authors: Major Balázs
Published: May 2024

The northern part of the former County of Tripoli, which corresponds today to the southern littoral area of the Syrian Arab Republic, is exceptionally rich in Crusader monuments. The majority of the Crusader remains are lesser-scale structures which testify to the relatively dense rural settlement pattern of Crusader times in this fertile part of the Levant. The most significant feature of this type of Crusader monument is the presence of a small tower or donjon. One of the best-preserved and most sophisticated towers is the one standing in the village of Burǧ al-ʿArab. This study summarizes the results of the first survey of this tower conducted as part of a larger fieldwork during the summer of 2000.
Le salaud maleureux: Rire et dérision dans un texte oriental du moyen âge
Authors: Corrao Francesca
Published: May 2024

Ibn Dāniyāl (d. 1310), a poet from Mosul who emigrated to Cairo after the Mongol conquest, practiced his profession as an oculist in the city market, but his fortune began to turn when his verses gained the sympathy of certain Mamluk princes who appreciated, and tolerated, his sharp satirical wit. The text that made him famous is a work for shadow theatre, of which the protagonist of the first bāba, the prince of the union (Amīr Wiṣāl), is presented here, likely a parody of an emir known to the author.
Omani Proverbs: Date Palms and Dates
Authors: Dévényi Kinga
Published: May 2024

Date palms and their fruit have from ancient times occupied a central part in Arab culture. The date palm is mentioned several times in the Qur’an and the value of dates is also emphasized in a Hadith. Within Arabia, Oman had for a long time been established as a major area of palm date cultivation. The importance of this plant for the inhabitants of this territory is well illustrated by local proverbs which are analyzed in the article.
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND AI THE FUTURE THAT HOLDS THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Authors: V Shree Yazhini. , S Monisha.
Published: May 2024

Every field has its own advancements and trends that don’t volatile tomorrow, after a month or a year. Advancements and trends should not only help the present but the past for many more years together. One such futuristic trend in the field of biotechnology that has and will have advancement is the involvement of nanotechnology and AI in life sciences. Biotechnology itself is a broad spectrum of research hub where technology along with biology plays an important role in diagnosis, treatment, drug formulation, drug repurposing, drug molecule identification, and imaging. Nanomedicine is the use of nanotech in the field of pharmaceuticals for easy and accurate diagnosis, drug delivery to particular sites, imaging of the area, and precision medicine are made easy with the help of nanomedicine combined with AI. AI integrated with nanomedicine for diagnosis and drug delivery was briefed for better identification of nanomedicine with AI
TOOLS OF RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Ganguli Koushik , Roy Dr. Anjalika
Published: May 2024

In the Rat-race of development, technology is the main weaponary which is also shaping the field of biology rapidly. Application of recombinant DNA technology is a major artillery of biotechnology resulted a new oppurtunities in the field of agriculture, medicine and bioremediation. The new genes are cloned and expressed to produce recombinant drugs which play key role aginst human lethal diseases or recombinant plant for food sufficiency. Human genome project is a another breakthrough of RDT to retrieve information of genetic variants for future medical care. Gene knockout helps in gene therapy and DNA profiling helps in solving criminal cases etc
REVITALIZING NATIVE AROMATIC RICE VARIETIES: A NEW HOPE FOR THE RURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SECTOR IN INDIA
Authors: Rajan Neha , Pandey Brijesh , Singh Ajeet Kumar , Pramanik Biswajit , Debnath Sandip
Published: May 2024

Rice is integral part of Indian tradition and it is considered "Holy Grain" in country. India is centre of origin of rice thus it has great level of diversity. Jharkhand state alone is native place for more than one thousand rice varieties, of which few are having scented characteristics with distinct pleasant aroma and flavour. These scented rice varieties are mostly short grained type and some are having medium grained character. Aroma of these scented rice varieties are very much location specific. Separate indigenous aromatic rice varieties are grown for all type of land topography viz. upland, mid-land and low land, under rainfed conditions in the state. Changing climatic conditions, introduction of high yielding/ hybrid varieties, lack of scientific interventions and unorganised market had forced farmers to confined indigenous scented rice varieties cultivation for own consumption only. An attempt was made for promotion of indigenous rice varieties of Jharkhand state by with ten most popular scented varieties. These varieties were grown to obtain pure seeds by removing off type mixture. A multilocation trial was conducted at five different locations of Ranchi district on farmer’s field to assess most promising variety with market preference following standard improved growing practices through organic inputs. Biological methods for disease and pest control were followed. Two varieties namely Bhutaku and Tulasi Mukul were selected for commercialization based on farmer’s response and market needs. Seed production programme for large scale area expansion was carried out on participatory mode at farmer’s field for these two varieties. Promotion programme were organised to aware consumers and generate demand. Farmers were provided marketing linkages which has insured the boost up of B: C ratio of rice growers from 1.33 to 2.56. With the better return, increasing market demand and climate resilient cultivation techniques area as well as production of these two heirloom varieties has turn up many folds
MULTIPLEX PCR - A DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR MICROBIAL PATHOGENS
Authors: Khare Vivek Kumar
Published: May 2024

PCR assays are now a days most popular tool of molecular plant pathology. It is the most practical and economical way for target amplification of diseased plant sample with very little DNA. DNA denaturation, annealing, and extension steps are repeated in cycles in PCR amplification. The use of PCR technology in disease diagnostic is occasionally constrained by the cost incurred and the small sample volume. A version of PCR known as multiplex PCR (mPCR) has been described to address these drawbacks while simultaneously enhancing the diagnostic capability of PCR. Multiplex PCR can amplify two or more target sequences of the sample by using more than one primer pairs in a single PCR reaction. Simultaneous amplification of multiple target sequences in a single mPCR reaction can save the time and effort significantly. Multiplex PCR is now a days becoming a quick and efficient diagnostic assay in both the pathology and research labs
ANIMAL PROTEIN BIOPLASTICS
Authors: Shubha Anand , Sharmita Gupta
Published: May 2024

Plastic and resulting environmental pollution is the well debated talk of today’s scenario. We all are dependent on plastics for daily activities and this is the reason why we continue to use it even after being well acquainted with the environmental threats that it poses. While looking for alternatives to synthetic plastic, bioplastics are the material of the future. The bioplastics are formed from natural materials like polyesters, carbohydrates and proteins among others. These bioplastics are biodegradable hence are not detrimental to the natural ecosystem. This chapter discusses in detail the bioplastics made up of different animal protein sources, their physicochemical properties and their potential applications
THE NEED TO CONSUME TEN LEAFY VEGETABLES DURING MONSOON - A REVIEW
Authors: C R Maneesha , S Jyothilekshmi. , A Sona.
Published: May 2024

Leaves can reduce the acidity in the body and make it alkaline, which prevents several diseases. The consumption of a combination of leaves of ten medicinal plants (pathila)which are available from our surroundings has immense health benefits during the month of Karkidaka , June- July in south India
MARINE ACTINOMYCETES: SPECIES DIVERSITY AND POTENTIAL BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS
Authors: A R Sarika
Published: May 2024

Marine organisms have evolved diverse structural, physiological and metabolic features that support them to survive under extreme conditions. Marine microorganisms, especially, actinomycetes, are among the most promising sources of bioactive compounds. They are Gram +ve filamentous bacteria that are widely studied for the production of different metabolites with potent bioactivity. The studies on marine actinomycetes for exploration of their diverse compounds intensified with the advancement in technologies that enabled their culture-independent isolation and characterization. Currently, several research groups have purified and characterized various promising compounds from marine actinobacteria associated with sediments, algae, invertebrates, fishes, etc. and several of them are at the final stages of the drug discovery pipeline. The actinomycetes diversity in the marine environment with an emphasis on those associated with marine fauna and their bioactive compounds is focused on in this chapter