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Human Resources Management Application Selection with fuzzy MAIRCA Method Based on fuzzy PIPRECIA
Authors: Yenilmezel Simge , Ertuğrul İrfan
Published: April 2024

Today, the intense competitive environment for businesses creates complexity in the decision-making process. It is recommended to use Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods, which are one of the most effective and practical methods in solving complexities. In uncertain and indefinite situations, using Fuzzy MCDM methods instead of Classic MCDM methods provides an advantage in decision making. With fuzzy MCDM methods, subjective evaluations expressed verbally by decision makers are analyzed by integrating them with numerical values. In this study, the selection of human resources management application for a business operating in the fields of logistics, warehousing, sales and commercial marketing was made using the Fuzzy PIPRECIA and Fuzzy MAIRCA methods, which are among the Fuzzy MCDM methods. In the study, seven criteria and four alternatives were identified by taking the opinions of four decision makers. Among the seven criteria evaluated, the most important criterion was K7, which represents the technical support criterion, while the most suitable alternative among the four alternatives was determined as A1.
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES: PREPARE MIDWIVES TO NURSE THE NON OBSTETRICAL PATIENT IN CLINICAL CARE SETTING
Authors: Durai Raj Ms. Lisymol Ansbert
Published: April 2024

Providing care during birth journeys and in antepartum and postpartum units is very exciting and fulfilling. It's wonderful the way nurses find joy in dealing with moms and babies and that it brings happiness to both the patients and their families. Being a Clinical Instructor in a maternity setting is like a dynamic and hands-on role where nurse can assess, train, and validate nursing staff competencies. Working in a tertiary and training hospital provides valuable opportunities for learning and enhancing critical thinking and clinical judgment. Some maternity units also handle non-obstetrical cases, showcasing the versatility of midwives. This writing discusses midwives to nurse the great work in providing excellent care and positive outcomes in the healthcare setting.
An unexplored sector for Energy Conservation - MSME of India
Authors: Dayakar. G. Devaru  , Kiran A S  , Rathnakar G  , Mohan N  , H N Rajendra Prasad
Published: April 2024

The International Energy Outlook 2021 forecasts that India will have the fastest growing rate of energy consumption globally through 2050. The major consumer of energy in India is the Industrial sector. The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises contribute to 33.4% output of the manufacturing sector and are not mandated for regular energy audits like Large Scale industries by Bureau of Energy Efficiency and hence, Energy Conservation in MSME becomes paramount. The importance of energy conservation in MSMEs is emphasized in our study. This research paper contains a case study done in small scale corrugated boxes manufacturing unit. The energy audit involved collection and analysis of the process and equipment data, energy bills data and electrical measurements data in order to identify major energy consumers in the plant area. The study then evaluated and quantified the possible reduction in energy consumption. Based on the evaluation, various suitable Energy Conservation measures and techniques are suggested to achieve the energy savings. The recommendations suggested could save around Rs. 132,343 annually. The annual energy cost savings are approximately 15.44% of the annual energy costs of the facility. The estimated implementation cost comes to Rs. 38,200 with an average simple payback period of around 4 months. This study strongly supports the estimated energy savings of 15% by BEE in MSMEs and concludes that there is a huge untapped energy conservation potential of 3.3 metric tonnes of oil equivalent or 38 GWh of electricity or 19,000 Crore Rupees (at energy rate of Rs.5/unit) per annum in this sector.
Optimization of Energy and Spectrum Sensing Using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access
Authors: Dr. Raghavendra Y M  , Dr. Asha.M  , Dr. Manjula.G  , Dr. Latha.M  , SwaranaLakshmi  , Harshitha.R
Published: April 2024

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) has emerged as a cornerstone technology in modern wireless communication systems due to its ability to efficiently utilize spectrum resources. However, the dynamic nature of wireless environments demands robust spectrum sensing techniques to ensure efficient spectrum utilization and mitigate interference. The fundamentals of OFDMA and its significance in contemporary wireless network is initially discussed by offering high spectral efficiency, flexibility, and support for diverse services, making it a fundamental technology in standards such as LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and Wi-Fi. Its significance is expected to grow further with the deployment of 5G and beyond. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of Optimized energy detection-based spectrum sensing in OFDMA systems. Evaluated the system performance through simulation by considering parameters such as energy consumption, detection accuracy, and spectral efficiency.  Finally, we provide insights into future research directions and emerging trends in spectrum sensing optimization for OFDMA systems, including cognitive radio networks, dynamic spectrum access, and fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks.
Coagulopathy parameters in symptomatic and asymptomatic Pregnant Women with COVID-19
Authors: Pelin Ana-Maria , Maftei Nicoleta Maricica , Georgescu Costinela , Roşca Ștefan , Roşca Ramona Oana , Pelin Ioana , Ștefanescu Cristina
Published: April 2024

Abstract:

Purpose:  The purpose of the study was to determine if the physiological hypercoagulability during pregnancy is compounded by SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced coagulability.

Patients and methods: We retrospectively analysed (October 2020 and August 2021) modifications of the coagulation parameters recommended by the ISTH (International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis) (fibrinogen, APTT, PT, INR, D-dimers complete blood count) in 96 pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Results: Our results indicated that none patients had severe evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 infection and did not require transfer to the ICU. We also monitored the variation of such parameters, depending on subsequent SARS-CoV-2 PCR screening tests. We established that the laboratory parameters used to assess the coagulability are directly correlated with positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, and pregnancy represents a condition that is likely to increase the risk of embolisms in pregnant patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, compared with the general population. No cases of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were observed in the neonates.

Conclusion: Knowledge of laboratory modifications with prognostic utility in relation to coagulation may be extremely valuable in the management of pregnant women with COVID-19. A better understanding of coagulopathy caused by COVID-19 would also be helpful to guide treatment recommendations for pregnant women. Pregnancy may also be an additional risk factor for coagulopathy in women infected with SARS-CoV-2 in both symptomatic and asymptomatic positive pregnant women.
Pengaruh Kesadaran Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Bagi Pegawai Tetap
Authors: Ika Saputri Melita , Chotidjah Suhatmi Erna
Published: April 2024

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kesadaran wajib pajak terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak di masa pendemi Covid-19.Data penelitian diperoleh dari survei kuisioner secara online dari responden yaitu Pegawai PT. Intrafood Singabera Indonesia.Kuisioner distribusikan kepada 10 responden berdasarkan random sampling, namun yang dapat digunakan selanjutnya dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 8 observasi.Kuisioner didistribusikan 5 Juli 2022 sampai 10 Juli 2022 secara online.Pengujian data penelitian ini dilakukan dengan analisis regresi linier berganda.Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa kesadaran wajib pajak berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak.Penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa Otoritas Pajak Indonesia perlu memperhatikan perilaku wajib pajak pribadi tertentu dalam rangka ekstensifikasi peningkatan penerimaan negara.
Pengaruh Social Media Marketing, Citra Merek Dan Word Of Mouth Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Produk Kecantikan Somethinc
Authors: Rachman Haryadi Ari , Gunaningrat Rayhan , Suyatno Agus
Published: April 2024

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Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel Social Media Marketing (X1) Citra Merek (X2). Word Of Mouth (X3) terhadap Keputusan Pembelian  "SOMETHINC" (Y) Pada penelitian ini, ukuran sampel diambil dengan menggunakan berjumlah 30 orang yang berasal dari konsumen Somethinc. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengambilan sampel menggunakan simple random sampling Data diambil menggunakan kuesioner yang diukur dengan skala Likert Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan program SPSS versi 25.0 Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel Social Media Marketing (X1) Citra Merek (X2). Word Of Mouth (X3) terhadap Keputusan Pembelian  "SOMETHINC" berpengaruh dan positif.
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda, From Selected Regions in Kenya.
Authors: Muthuku Bernard M , Kinyua Johnson , Kimani Josephine
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study was done in Kenya for the purpose of confirmation and tentative identification of fall armyworm to help in proper monitoring and effective management of the pest. To achieve this, the study was organized in order to characterize Spodoptera frugiperda (fall army worm) found in Kenya using morphological and molecular techniques and determine prevalent strain of Spodoptera frugiperda in eastern and central regions of Kenya. The study was also organized to compare the host diversity for Spodoptera frugiperda strains in eastern and central regions of Kenya.

Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional study which was conducted in 5 regions namely; Machakos, Nyeri, Murang’a, Embu and Kiambu. Sampling of sub counties was done followed by random choice of at least 2 villages and eventually reaching the actual households. Questionnaires were used to interrogate farmers about their knowledge on fall armyworm and seeking permission to check and pick the fall armyworm from their farms. Samples of moths and larvae were obtained. The pest was identified morphologically in the field before being taken to the lab for DNA was extraction and COI gene amplification. The amplified DNA was shipped to Macrogen, Netherlands for sequencing.

Findings: This study confirmed actual establishment of Spodoptera frugiperda in eastern and central Kenya using COI gene amplification and analysis. Phylogenetic analysis indicated the presence of both the “Rice” and “Corn” strains. Results indicated higher prevalence of the Rice strain at 77.8% while that of Corn strain was 22.2%. Investigation of the host plants for the fall armyworm gave no evidence of plant host specificity for R- strain since it was also found in Zea mays (maize). Only two plants species, maize and sorghum, were found to host Spodoptera frugiperda in the study region, with a higher preference towards the maize crop.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The findings of morphological and molecular characterization together with phylogenetic studies confirms presence of rice and corn strains of Spodoptera frugiperda in Kenya. The pest was recorded mainly in maize and sorghum crop and due to its host range in its native Western Hemisphere and migration ability it may spread to other crops like millet, rice, cotton, vegetables etc. Host status should be continuously investigated. It was also found that Spodoptera frugiperda has established itself in central and eastern regions of Kenya meaning that permanent solution to control its effects have to be developed.
A Systematic Literature Review on Graphics Processing Unit Accelerated Realm of High-Performance Computing
Authors: Das Rajat Suvra , Gupta Vikas
Published: April 2024

GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) are widely used due to their impressive computational power and parallel computing ability.It have shown significant potential in improving the performance of HPC applications. This is due to their highly parallel architecture, which allows for the execution of multiple tasks simultaneously. However, GPU computing is synonymous with CUDA in providing applications for GPU devices. This offers enhanced development tools and comprehensive documentation to increase performance, while AMD’s ROCm platform features an application programming interface compatible with CUDA. Hence, the main objective of the systematic literature review is to thoroughly analyze and compute the performance characteristics of two prominent GPU computing frameworks, namely NVIDIA's CUDA and AMD's ROCm (Radeon Open Compute). By meticulously examining the strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance capabilities of CUDA and ROCm, a deeper understanding of these concepts is gained and will benefit researchers. The purpose of the research on GPU accelerated HPC is to provide a comprehensive and unbiased overview of the current state of research and development in this area. It can help researchers, practitioners, and policymakers understand the role of GPUs in HPC and facilitate evidence-based decision making. In addition, different real-time applications of CUDA and ROCm platforms are also discussed to explore potential performance benefits and trade-offs in leveraging these techniques. The insights provided by the study will empower the way to make well-informed decisions when choosing between CUDA and ROCm approaches that apply to real-world software.
Cameroonian Pre-service Science Teachers’ Conceptions of the Nature of Science and its Determinants.
Authors: Nchia Lawrence Ntam , Bouni Ayina , Jeremie Awomo Ateba , Halidou Hamadou
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The inadequacy knowledge about the nature of science (NOS) motivated the researchers to investigate Pre-service teachers’ conception and their determinant in view of proposing strategy to overcome them and effectively train pre-service science teachers to efficiently implement the competency based approach to teaching, learning and evaluation of sciences.

Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive survey was carried out on a purposeful and convenient sample of 118 Pre-service teachers of Higher Teacher Training College Yaoundé using MOSQ questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of data was done using SPSS V23.

Findings: More than half of respondents held an informed correct view only on their conception of scientific enterprise and non-coherent uniformed views about scientific knowledge, scientific method and scientists’ work. The major inconsistency and misconception was about hierarchical relationship between hypothesis, theories and laws and cumulative nature of scientific knowledge. These misconceptions was determined by the department the students belong to and not by their age, sex, religion or level of education. Physics pre-service teachers were more informed about NOS compared to Chemistry and Biology teachers, with the least informed being pre-service teachers of History & Geography departments.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: These results fills the knowledge gap about teachers’ conception of NOS in the Cameroonian context. It has practical implication in the designing of didactic strategies to overcome these misconceptions and bring about conceptual change in pre-service teachers. Including NOS implicitly or explicitly in the science curriculum will enhance scientific literacy in teachers and eventually students.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE: BETWEEN WISHFUL THINKING AND REALITY
Authors: Jakovljević Miro , Bevanda Milenko
Published: April 2024

Integrative concepts of medicine and health have manifested in various forms through the history of medicine. There have been major transformations in understanding health care and integrative medicine in the past decades. Comorbidities and multimorbidities are indifferent to professional specialties and ever growing subspecialization in medicine so integrative medicine bringing separated branches of medicine close to each other is more and more important. Integrative medicine as a conceptual scientific frame and practical approach attempts to bring coherence to theory and practice of health care. There exists a lack of consensus regarding a clear and precise definition of integrative medicine. We suggest here a holistic definition which emphasizes transdisciplinarity of the field with aims of restoring body, cognitive, affective and behavioral functions, and the most varied methods that can contribute to achieving these aims. A clear definition of integrative medicine could help to unify the field of medicine and is very important for better understanding among policy makers, funding agencies and the general public, as well as from academic and clinical disciplines. Integrative medicine is a transdisciplinary holistic approach to healthcare that combines integrated conventional Western medicine with evidence-based complementary concepts therapeutic methods to provide optimal and person-centered care. The scientific background for integrative medicine includes a research physiological, psychological, social and spiritual factors that contribute to health and disease through processes of salutogenesis and pathogenesis. Key words: integrative medicine, integrative health, comprehensive medicine, holistic medicine, precision medicine, complementary medicine, alternative medicine, person-centered medicine, evidence-based medicine, value-based medicine, narrative-based medicine
ARE WE ASTRONAUTS BEFORE BIRTH? A MIRACLE OF INTRAUTERINE LIFE
Authors: Stanojević Milan , Kurjak Asim
Published: April 2024

Although a life in the womb is often described as a miracle of nature, it is still a mystery connected with many controversies even though science has the means to follow fetal intrauterine development virtually from the conception. Fetalassessmentisundertakentodetermineits’ developmentandwell-beingusingdifferenttechniques.Assessment of fetal well-being can begin in early and late pregnancy, and during labor. An important ultrasound method for the evaluationofneurologicalwell-beingofthefetusisfour-dimensionalultrasound(4DUS)suitableforassessmentoffetal behavior. While assessing behavior using 4D US examiner is trying to understand how fetus is adapted in intrauterine environment by observation of different movements of the body, extremities and the head including facial expressions. From the evolutionary point of view temperature (either cold, hot or thermoneutral) and gravity (microgravity, or 1G Earth gravity) belong to controlling mechanisms of the origin and evolution of life on Earth. Intrauterine milieu with microgravityisimportantforoveralldevelopmentofhumanbeings.Inthisenvironmenteveryindividualisbeingprepared to be exposed to hostile extrauterine conditions characterized by cold and by Earth gravity (1G).Cold-induced activity and adaptation to cold can substitute 15 to 20% of the gravity and induce the activity of slow muscular fibers. After we were born or in other words while we landed from the universe and were exposed to cold, high oxygen concentrations and gravity, we stopped being astronauts and continued life as humans whose first year of development was marked by the tyranny of gravity.The aim of the paper is to speculate about the significance of intrauterine environment in terms of development and preparation of the fetus to be exposed to hostile extrauterine milieu.Keywords:BabyAstronautHypothesis,gravity,microgravity,fetalbehavior,four-dimensionalultrasound
EXAMINATION OF NURSESS' PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND INTENTION TO COLLABORATE WITHIN THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR: THE CASE OF HEALTH INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Sönmez Kadriye , Cankul İbrahim Halil
Published: April 2024

The aim of current study was to evaluate the relationship between nurses' cooperation intentions and personality traits within the scope of the theory of planned behavior. The population of the study consisted of nurses working in a public hospital. (n=600) In current study, no sampling was made from the population and a survey was applied to all nurses (n=549). Five-factor personality traits scale, nurse-nurse cooperation scale and general cooperation scale were applied in data collection. SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) statistical package program was used to analyze the data. Cronbach Alpha Analysis was performed for the reliability of the scales used in the study. Normal distribution test was applied before statistical analysis was performed with the data obtained from the survey. Factor analysis was performed to determine to what extent the survey questions could explain the theory of planned behavior and its sub-dimensions, and also to determine how all the questions in the survey were distributed among the theory of planned behavior sub-dimensions. At the end of the analysis, it was determined that all survey questions explained the theory of planned behavior at a rate of 61% and the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Sampling Adequacy Measurement result was high (KMO = 0.935). In our study; A significant difference was observed between the perceived behavioral control/self-efficacy/normative belief dimensions, which are sub-variables of the theory of planned behavior, and the perceived behavioral control/subjective norm dimensions depending on the nurses' workplaces. A significant difference was found between the intention to cooperate and neuroticism/openness/self-discipline personality types. Also, a significant difference was found between intention to cooperate and neuroticism/openness/self-discipline personality types. As a result of the research, suggestions were presented for the development of nurses' personality traits and cooperation intentions within the scope of the theory of planned behavior.
Conjuncture of illicit Afghan and Chinese drug market
Authors: Khasanova К.
Published: April 2024

Russia is increasingly finding itself in the grip of international drug mafia, and illegal supplies of drugs from Afghanistan and China play a significant role in this process. The paper studies combination of drivers of the rising drug threat, which is inherent in two states in some extent.
Revisión y manejo de un incidente inflamatorio tras infiltración de ácido hialurónico. A propósito de un caso.
Authors: Bañón Nieto Gracia , Urdiales Gálvez Fernando , González Villanueva Iris , Beltrá Payá Carolina
Published: April 2024

Se trata de una paciente de 41 años que presenta una recurrencia de abscesos múltiples faciales tras la infiltración de 2 ml de ácido hialurónico en el tercio medio, con evolución tórpida a pesar de tratamiento antibiótico, corticoterapia y drenaje de los abscesos con seguimiento ecográfico. El abordaje y seguimiento inicial de este caso se basó en el consenso de expertos sobre el manejo de efectos adversos publicado en 2018. No obstante, la paciente siguió una mala evolución clínica; esto obligó a modificar la actitud terapéutica inicial, realizar interconsultas con diversas especialidades y revisar la literatura para obtener la resolución completa del caso clínico que se presenta.
Driver Drowsiness Detection using Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Authors: K. Srinivas  , Gadam V V M U Vinay Karthik  , I. Suhas  , A. Surendra  , B. Sujith
Published: April 2024

Traffic accidents remain a leading cause of death globally, with the World Health Organization reporting approximately one million fatalities annually. Drowsy driving significantly contributes to these accidents, dramatically increasing crash risks. This research addresses this critical issue by proposing a driver drowsiness detection system that leverages facial recognition technology and machine learning. The system continuously analyses a driver's facial features to identify signs of fatigue. Specifically, it tracks eye movements, and yawning patterns, all of which can become indicative of drowsiness. The system is trained on a comprehensive dataset encompassing a wide range of mouth aspect ratio, eye aspect ratio etc for both scenarios of drowsy and alert. This training utilizes a Random Forest algorithm, allowing the system to accurately classify the driver's state in real-time. Upon detecting drowsiness, the system initiates a multi-pronged approach to warn the driver. Audible alerts are issued to alert the driver awake. Additionally, a message can be sent to a pre-designated mobile number, potentially alerting a passenger, or reminding the driver to pull over at a safe location if they are still conscious. This redundancy ensures the driver receives a timely warning, even if they might not immediately perceive the audible alerts.
Impact of sequential professional development of school-based agricultural education teachers: In-service implications for safety training
Authors: Lawver Rebecca , Smalley Scott , Perry Dustin , Pate Michael L.
Published: April 2024

Vocational and technical education programs continue to play a pivotal role in developing workers’ occupational safety and health skills in all industries. The Agricultural Safety Education Initiative was first conducted in the summer of 2017 as a multi-year “Train the Trainer” program to improve teachers’ tractor and machinery knowledge. The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operations Program (NSTMOP) Curriculum was used to develop and organize the training program. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a multi-year agricultural safety education professional development model. A total of 85 teachers participated in the third year of the training program. Over half (57.6%, f = 49) of the participants identified as female. Teachers’ average NSTMOP test score was 41.9 out of 50 (SD = 3.62). Teachers attending the training for the first time in 2019 scored lowered (40.8, SD = 4.41) than teachers who had attended the training during all three offerings (43.2, SD = 3.00). This difference was not statistical significance (Kruskal-Wallis H was 5.91 (2) p = .052). Post-experience qualitative data findings showed many teachers reported curriculum obtainment as a motivating factor for continued attendance. A benefit expressed by participating teachers in this professional development focused on higher-order instructional or alternative assessment methods for tractor and machinery safety. For these SBAE participants, continued involvement in a multi-year approach to professional development is influenced when curriculum is offered. Further data collection is required to determine curriculum implementation follow-through of teachers after the workshop.
Peran Guru Terhadap Antisipasi Terjadinya Bullying Di SMP Hangtuah 1 Belawan
Authors: Simanullang Martua Felix Jonatan , Anzalia Bella Ayu , BR Sembiring Nike Margaretha , Halimah Halimah , Purba Griyani Elisabeth , Purba Rani Oktavia , Jamaludin Jamaludin
Published: April 2024

Education at school is a structured educational environment that aims to provide knowledge, skills and values ??so that students can develop their potential. Examples of bullying at SMP Hangtuah 1 Belawan include threats, verbal or physical conveyance, name-calling, or spreading false rumors. Bullying can have serious impacts on its victims, including decreased mental well-being, low self-esteem, and psychological problems, and can even end. to acts of despair such as suicide. The role of teachers in anticipating bullying at SMP Hangtuah 1 Belawan is very important. They can do things like create a safe and inclusive environment, provide training to students and staff on bullying awareness, supervise interactions between students, and handle bullying incidents quickly and appropriately. Apart from that, they can also involve parents and the community in efforts to prevent bullying. The research was carried out using qualitative methods, this research was carried out at Hangtuah 1 Belawan School. We conducted interviews with two participants who represented the parties concerned. Data was collected through in-depth interviews lasting between 60-90 minutes. The questions asked include problems that occur at school.
APPLICATION OF MARKETING IN FORMAL EDUCATION AS A STRATEGY OF DEFENDING THE EXISTENCE OF THE ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL
Authors: Sopwandin Iwan
Published: April 2024

In the present day, Islamic educational institutions face intense competition, particularly from traditional establishments, due to the emergence of modern educational institutes that provide curricula and novel systems, such as the integration of formal education. This motivates conventional educators to devise strategies for sustaining their operations amidst this intense competition. In light of the fact that contemporary society tends to favor educational institutions that combine formal education and religion. The Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Ulum Mount bubut, Tasikmalaya is also concerned with how to ensure its continued existence through the establishment of formal education. Subsequently, this study was conducted in an effort to assess the viability of formal education as a means of preserving the Miftahul Ulum Pondok Pesantren. Utilizing a descriptive analysis approach and qualitative research methodology, data is gathered via documentation studies, interviews, and observations. Subsequently, the data is analyzed through an interactive model comprising the following stages: data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of the study indicated that the Mifatahul Ulum Pondok Pesantren implemented a formal education initiative in order to ensure its continued existence. This was accomplished through the establishment of the Yapim SMK, which offered two disciplines. The school utilized the mix marketing approach to introduce and promote its offerings. These included an Islamic environment, extracurricular activities, entrepreneurial pursuits, affordable prices, sufficient facilities, a strategic location, a connection between the school curriculum and training, and the promotion of special rates for students who participated in the training
Performance-Based Assessment Task in Mathematics: A Standard-Based Practice in the Face of Health Crisis
Authors: Rabut Janet F.
Published: April 2024

This study utilized the Performance-based Assessment Task (P-bAT) to evaluate respondents based on two key criteria: (a) accuracy and procedural skills, as well as the (b) conveyance of logical and mathematical ideas. The tool was rigorously assessed for its quality features, including the (a) clarity of learning goals, (b) appropriateness of the assessment tool, (c) fairness, and (d) real-life relevance, before being implemented through face-to-face methods despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings indicated that students performed at a moderate to high level due to tasks being appropriately challenging yet achievable, leading to above-average performance levels. Subsequently, a select group of five respondents engaged in a focused discussion to test their comprehension of the tool in terms of (a) task understanding, (b) knowledge of how to answer the tasks, and (c) awareness of scoring methods. Participants acknowledged the uniqueness and difficulty of P-bAT, recognizing its holistic measurement of abilities and skills. The tool’s emphasis on challenging students’ critical thinking was evident, with grading conducted using rubrics to ensure accurate, efficient, fair, and reliable assessment. This approach instilled confidence in students that their grades reflected their true capabilities and efforts.
Petrographic Studies, Geochemical Characterization and Mineralization Potential of Pegmatite at Awo, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Adetunla Folashade Ruth , Oshin O.
Published: April 2024

Pegmatites are known to host industrial minerals, rare metals and gemstones of economic values. They occur across various formations in Nigeria but mostly in granitoids and occur mostly as intrusions in Ilesha schist belt of which the study area is situated. The studies of petrography, geochemical characterization and mineralization potential of pegmatites at Awo, Southwestern Nigeria was carried out in order to classify and deduce the tectonic setting as well as the type of ore mineralization in the area. The study employed petrographic studies of nine pegmatite samples. Four whole pegmatite rock samples were analyzed using X-Ray Diffraction while Five tantalo-columbite ore samples and four whole rock samples were further analyzed using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence. Petrographic studies of the Awo pegmatite showed quartz to range from 20.0% to 34.1%, microcline ranges from 20.6% to 44.7%, plagioclase play characteristic albite twinning and ranges from 14.8% to 23.2%, biotite ranges from 2.7% to 21.8%, hornblende ranges from 4.1% to 19.4% while muscovite ranges from 2.2% to 6.1%, with less than 1% accessory opaque minerals. X-ray diffraction results indicated that quartz ranges from 25% to 51% while feldspar is from 53% to 88% indicative of peraluminous composition of Awo pegmatites. Niobium oxide ranges from 2.86% to 5.29% while tantanium oxide ranges from 1.08% to 1.49% for whole pegmatite rock samples. Major oxides, trace and rare earth elements results show niobium oxide ranges from 24.76% to 31.43% while tantanium oxide ranges from 22.57% to 27.36% for ore samples, which revealed preference for niobium in pegmatite of the studied area. Awo pegmatite belongs to rare earth element class in NYF family as shown from progressive accumulation of Nb, Y and F from 0.63wt% to 1.22wt%, 0.61wt% to 1.00wt% and 0.27wt% to 0.73wt% respectively for whole rock samples as well as 15.62wt% to 21.40wt%, 0.45wt% to 0.85wt% and 0.28wt to 1.10wt% for ore samples. This pegmatite is of magmatic origin, peraluminous in composition from NYF family and the metal ore is columbite.
Fields of Blood
Authors: Balmer Brice
Published: April 2024

Title: Fields of blood: religion and the history of violence. Author: Karen Armstrong. Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2014. ISBN: 9780307957047.
Borderless Boundaries – as Means of Death and Life: Wilderness Portraits in Patristic and Rabbinic Literature
Authors: Maoz Daniel
Published: April 2024

This study examines the role played by environmental representation of an apparent borderless boundary, the desert, as presented in Scripture – the Hebrew Bible / First Testament. It considers lessons derived from “desert-thought” testified within Rabbinic and Patristic literature. In Scripture, the desert played a prominent role in both Exodus and Akedah, two narratives central to Jewish thought and Christian theology. Beyond this, desert fathers such as Antony of Egypt expressed profound spirituality through this desolate land (Chrysostom; Athanasius, Vita). The Rabbis repeatedly embellished, for virtue’s sake, lessons gained from this same bleak landscape (Midrash Bemidbar Rabbah). An early version of this article was presented at the Canadian Society for Patristic Studies annual conference, a part of the Canadian Congress for Social Sciences and Humanities (May 26, 2014) at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Management of Hyperuricemia By Ayurveda Approach w.e.f. Gout
Authors: Poona Nath Chouhan
Published: April 2024

Due to presence of Monosodium urate and Monohydrate crystals in body, certain chemical reaction occurs at joints or periarticular tissues in body characterized as Gout in modern science. Due to fault lifestyle including food habits, physical activity or work, prevalence of Gout is raising among population. Presence of deposition of uric acid and raise in level of uric acid is cardinal feature of Gout which is mostly managed by analgesic, glucocorticoids or other acid lowering therapies like xanthine oxidase inhibitor or uricosurics drugs.

On correlating with the sign and symptoms of Gouty arthritis, Vata-Rakta is Vyadhi mentioned similarly in Ayurveda literature, in which Vitiated Vata and Rakta Dosha both localized in multiple joints of body. A female patient with raised uric acid and mild edematous swelling at joints of upper and lower limb was treated with Ayurveda oral medication for initial 15 days which showed a dramatic improvement in level of uric acid along with reduction of swelling on joints. Uric acid lowered from 7.8 mg/dl to 2.4mg/dl in 15 days with only conservative management. Relief in complaints like pain and burning sensation got also reduced.

This case study provides us the guidelines to manage gouty arthritis as per Ayurveda Siddhant in effective and safer way
Practical Significance of Rajaswala Paricharya in Modern Era
Authors: Gaiju Dr. Laxmita
Published: April 2024

Ayurveda not only teaches about the concept of treatment of illnesses but also considers the wholesome concept of way of living a healthy and long life. The topic Rajaswala Paricharya has been described for delineating the code of conducts to be followed by a menstruating woman for maintaining the reproductive health in an optimum state and ensuring the production of a healthy progeny. In today’s era of modernization, women are giving equal economic and professional contribution in a family and society. So, nowadays they have even more stress factors than before and are not being able to follow do’s and don’ts for their health. Lifestyle and processed food consumption have been rendering hazardous impacts on reproductive health of women in the forms of altered menstrual cycles and conditions of subfertility. Similarly, in classics intake of inappropriate Aahar-bihar has been believed to be the cause for the development of various sorts of Yonivyapad and Artavadushti.  Rajaswala Paricharya, thus has now been more important topic to be practically implicated for improvising the present health hazards in females. Diets and practices that are to be followed and contraindicated along with their possible logical interpretation will be sought out through this article.
Capital Allowance and Operation Efficiency of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Osun State University, Okuku, Nigeria, Oladejo Titilayo Moromoke , Olaniyan Samson Olajide ,   Department of Economics, Osun State University, Okuku, Nigeria, Daramola Peter Sunday ,   Department of Accounting, Osun State University, Okuku, Nigeria, Ibrahim Jimoh ,   Department of Accounting, Osun State University, Okuku, Nigeria
Published: April 2024

This study looked into the impact of capital allowance on the operational effectiveness of firms producing consumer goods in Nigeria. The proxies of capital allowances are: initial allowance, annual allowance and balancing charge while operation efficiency was measured with asset turnover ratio. Population of the study was all the 21 consumer products companies listed on the Nigeria Exchange Group between 2014 and 2021. 12 companies were selected as the sample size using purposeful sampling. Through the use of the firm's publicly available financial filings, data was acquired from secondary source. The research design was expo-facto, both descriptive and inferential statistics such as correlation analysis, variance inflation factor, serial correlation, heteroskedasticity and multiple regression were employed in analyzing the data. Redundant fixed and hausman tests were also carried out in order to know the most appropriate statistical estimator. The results of the analysis showed that capital allowance improved efficiency. According to the study's findings, there was positive and significant relationship between the variables of capital allowance and proxy of operation efficiency, this implies that consumer items firms operate more efficiently when their capital allowances are advanced. Based on the outcome of the findings, It was advised that the Nigerian government reevaluate the capital allowances now enjoyed by firms in order to improve operational effectiveness and financial performance of consumer products enterprises. Additionally, greater capital allowances ought to be granted to more consumer products companies.
OS IMPACTOS DA INTERFERÊNCIA MIDIÁTICA NOS PROCEDIMENTOS PENAIS: CASO ESCOLA BASE
Authors: Silva Sâmia Karinny de Jesus , Gomes Alisson Dias
Published: April 2024

Esse artigo tem o escopo de analisar acerca da interferência midiática nos procedimentos penais, com enfoque no Caso Escola Base, um dos erros mais categóricos de atuação da imprensa e da Polícia Civil do Estado de São Paulo. Para tanto, fez-se uma análise histórica da mídia durante o período da ditadura cívico-militar e como a imprensa produzia informações durante a vigência dos atos institucionais que perduraram ao longo deste período. Em seguida, associamos esta conduta com três princípios do Direito que são vilipendiados com a espetacularização dos casos em evidência: (a) Dignidade da Pessoa Humana, (b) Presunção de Inocência e (c) Contraditório, dando ênfase na efetividade deste último. Mais adiante, estabelece-se a relação entre o pré-julgamento condenatório e a influência midiática, vindo a influenciar opinião da sociedade e do juiz diante do caso selecionado. Por fim, o artigo exemplifica por meio da Escola Base como a imprensa interfere na construção pública da opinião. Neste contexto, concluiu-se que a cobertura jornalística deve se dá dentro de valores e parâmetros compatíveis com a apuração dos fatos na geração das notícias.
STRATEGIJE STARŠEVSKEGA POSREDOVANJA IN NJIHOVA VLOGA PRI SEZNANJENOSTI STARŠEV O NEGATIVNIH SPLETNIH IZKUŠNJAH MLADOSTNIKOV
Authors: Rakinić Kristina
Published: April 2024

Povzetek. Raziskava, izvedena na reprezentativnem vzorcu nemških mladostnikov, proučuje seznanjenost staršev o negativnih spletnih izkušnjah
njihovih otrok, pri čemer se osredini na vlogo starševskih strategij posredovanja. V raziskavo je bilo vključenih 710 mladostnikov in njihovih staršev. Starši so relativno dobro seznanjeni z negativnimi izkušnjami, četudi
podcenjujejo izkušnje otrok, povezane s spolno vsebino. Starost mladostnikov je negativni napovednik seznanjenosti staršev, medtem ko je aktivno
posredovanje pozitivni. Zaznave mladostnikov o aktivnem posredovanju
staršev igrajo pomembno vlogo pri napovedovanju seznanjenosti staršev.
Naši rezultati osvetljujejo osrednjo vlogo zaznav mladostnikov pri seznanjenosti staršev o negativnih spletnih izkušnjah njihovih otrok.
Ključni pojmi: splet, negativne izkušnje, strategije posredovanja, zaznave
mladostnikov, aktivno posredovanje.
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN EMOTIONAL COMMUNICATION AMONG
INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR THIRD AGE
Authors: Đumić Tihana , Veljković Božidar
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The study focused on investigating and analysing the perception
of Facebook’s role, as one of the components in the field of Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT), namely, social media, on the quality
of emotional interaction, particularly among individuals in their third age.
The research sample comprised 260 participants of various ages, divided
into two age groups – under 50 and over 50 years old. Participants’ opinions were obtained through empirical research, employing quantitative
methods and surveys as the research technique. The research findings indicate that age influences participants’ attitudes to digital communication
as a means and medium of emotional communication in various contexts.
Participants in the third age exhibit stronger reservations towards Facebook as a tool for emotional communication and are more cautious about
the use of modern communication methods offered by new social media
techniques. They are also less inclined to abandon traditional interpersonal interactions. The results reveal general distrust in the information
circulating on Facebook and underscore the advantage of maintaining
each interpersonal communication, encompassing all elements of emotional relationships beyond the realm of the Internet, or the information
mediation services offered by ICT, primarily social media.
Keywords: Information and Communication Technologies, Facebook,
third age, emotional communication, alienation.
POLITICAL SCIENCE OF THE FUTURE: ADOLF BIBIČ AND THE FUTUROLOGICAL COMPONENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Authors: Vodovnik Žiga
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The article presents an attempt to make sense of Adolf Bibič’s
oeuvre as a whole. It reveals his broader intellectual (and also political)
project along with his coherent and systematic analysis of what may also
be understood as the ‘possibilities’ of political science. We claim that Bibič’s
various analyses and interventions actually pivot on the question of the
future or, even better, the role and position of political science in it. We
name this aspect of Bibič’s oeuvre the ‘political science of the future’, which
necessarily returns to the history of political ideas and political history to
even be able to understand the current political relations and their contradictions. The ambition and capacity of the ‘political science of the future’
is not merely an explanation of what exists since, as Bibič states, political
science is the key science for facing the challenges of the future and, accordingly, vital for our existence – political and physical.
Keywords: Adolf Bibič, political science, future, state, democracy, citizenship.
Hydrological Characterization of Mediterranean Catchments
Authors: Allam Antoine , Moussa Roger , Najem Wajdi , Bocquillon Claude
Published: April 2024

Abstract. A climatic, physiographic, and hydrological homogeneity across the Mediterranean has been detected but not yet confirmed. Mediterranean climate is known for its precipitation seasonality and the alternation of humid winters and dry summers which conditions rivers flow regimes, landcover, agriculture and consequently any water resources management plan. Several physiographic traits could be also observed across the Mediterranean, like the elevated and exposed karstic features, and the cultivated and managed areas. Hydrologically, global river regimes were classified based on monthly average flows only, and Mediterranean regimes were identified under 3 of Haines' 15 global classes with a clear relation to Köppen's Mediterranean climate. Thus, we first studied the flow regimes of 55 Mediterranean catchments to verify if Mediterranean rivers fall into same regime class. Second, we characterized the Mediterranean hydrological response through different water balance functional models as advanced by Budyko, L'vovich and elaborated by Ponce & Shetty and Sivapalan. The water balance analysis highlighted the Mediterranean trend following the general climatic setting from the wet Northern region to the arid Southern region; it also showed hydrological homogeneity for mountainous karstic, and snow influenced catchments which yield the highest baseflows and runoff coefficients, especially if located in moderate climate.
Evaluating the spatial and temporal variation in baseflow across headwater streams in the Jonkershoek valley, South Africa
Authors: Mokua Retang Anna , Glenday Julia , Mazvimavi Dominic
Published: April 2024

Abstract. An understanding of processes and factors accounting for spatiotemporal variations in baseflow is necessary for sustainable water resources management, particularly in semi-arid regions. This study assessed the spatial and temporal variations in baseflow across three mountain streams within the Jonkershoek valley, in the Table Mountain Group (TMG) geological region of South Africa. A two-parameter recursive digital filtering method (RDF) was combined with conductivity mass balance (CMB) using electrical conductivity to separate baseflow from daily streamflows during the 1946–2019 period. The results indicated that annual baseflow contributions varied spatially. Baseflows were estimated to contribute 38 % to 86 % of the annual streamflows across the three sub-catchments. This notable variation could be explained by differences in topography, geology and fracturing, and vegetation cover. All three sub-catchments had higher proportional contributions from baseflow in the dry summer compared to the wet winter, while interannual variations were relatively minor.