bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CHARTING THE PATH: OVERCOMING HURDLES AND FORGING AHEAD WITH THE SINGLE NATIONAL CURRICULUM IN PAKISTAN'S PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Thakur Ibtasam , Aziz Fakhra , Sultana Naveed , Haqdad Ambreen
Published: October 2023

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this research is to quantify the challenges and way forward in the implementation of a single national curriculum (SNC) in primary public schools in Pakistan.

Methodology: The study is conducted through a questionnaire consisting of forty-nine questions related to challenges in SNC implementation in primary public schools. The collected data was analysed using regression, correlation, and descriptive statistical techniques.

Main Findings: This study investigated the impact of the challenges like class inequality, gender difference, the role of media, the role of Parents and society, student’s interest, and their financial background that affect the implementation of SNC in the primary public school of Pakistan to understand the better teachers’ perspectives. To ensure that educational institutions continue to meet the demands of society, families, legislators, and educators all must collaborate toward the common objective of resolving these challenges.

Applications of the study: The insights derived from this study, have far-reaching implications for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders in the Pakistani education system. They can utilize the study's recommendations and best practices to refine the implementation of the Single National Curriculum, thereby enhancing the quality of primary education. This research provides a practical roadmap for addressing the challenges identified, and fostering a more effective and inclusive educational environment. It serves as a valuable resource for shaping future policies and practices in Pakistan's primary school system, ultimately benefiting students and the broader society. At a primary public school of Pakistan, the implementation of SNC has been delayed due to class inequality, gender imbalance, the engagement of the media, the role of parents and society, and financial situation of the students.

Novelty/Originality of the study: The uniqueness of this study, "Charting the Path: Overcoming Hurdles and Forging Ahead with the Single National Curriculum in Pakistan's Primary Schools," is rooted in its exploration of the complex implementation process of a nationwide curriculum reform in Pakistan's primary education. It offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges faced and the strategies employed, shedding light on a topic relatively unexplored in the educational research landscape, making it a pioneering work in the field.
Universal L0-algorithm of structural synthesis and analysis of the family of the new platform parallel-structure manipulators
Authors: Pozhbelko V.I.
Published: October 2023

Structural synthesis of various multi-circuit and multi-link mechanisms in a parallel structure appears to be one of the most complicated problems both in the theory of mechanisms and machines, and in the mechanical engineering for various robotics areas. The paper considers directed structural synthesis and analysis based on the universal L0-algorithm. Examples of its application are provided to create the relative manipulation mechanisms for group operations, multi-platform manipulators, anti-parallelogram and parallelogram tripod manipulators without special provisions and with the increased number of controlled degrees of freedom up to 12. Common properties of the entire family of articulated platform manipulators created at the invention level include the separate motion kinematics and the absence of harmful redundant connections in all the closed loops of flat and spatial synthesized mechanisms. Their performance and effectiveness were confirmed both experimentally and theoretically according to the new universal structural mobility formula.
Optimization of the turning operating conditions using exponential and polynomial equations
Authors: Grubyi S.V.
Published: October 2023

The paper considers issues of calculating and optimizing the turning operating conditions applying various methods: sequential calculation using the exponential equations with correction factors, linear programming, nonlinear programming with penalty function and optimal control, including stabilization of the tool wear rate. To implement the developed algorithms, exponential equations were introduced either taken from the reference literature, or those which parameters were calculated based on the simulation results. To calculate the operating conditions using the optimal control algorithms, the previously obtained and calculated polynomial equations were used. It is shown that operating conditions of the control algorithm with the tool wear rate stabilization make it possible to relatively better assess such output indicators as the average cost of processing and technological productivity, while simultaneously ensuring the specified roughness parameter of the machined surface.
Research of the support sensor amplitude and phase errors during the plastics ultrasonic welding
Authors: Volkov S.S. , Konovalov A.V. , Nerovnyy V.M. , Bigus G.A.
Published: October 2023

The paper presents a technique making it possible to evaluate amplitude and phase errors of the magnetoelastic support sensor used in the plastics ultrasonic welding. Measurement of the support sensor vibration amplitude allows monitoring alterations in the basic physical properties of the polymer being welded, i.e. its temperature and thickness. The support sensor operation dynamic mode is described. It is established that evaluating measurement errors with the proposed method in manufacture of any support sensor of different design makes it possible to accurately determine its performance with parameters of the polymer material ultrasonic welding process. The problem of evaluating accuracy of the magnetoelastic support sensor operation used in the welding process was considered. The support sensor amplitude and phase errors during ultrasonic welding were studied. A magnetoelastic sensor was designed and developed ensuring improved accuracy in measuring the support vibrations amplitude during the polymer material ultrasonic welding. The experiments carried out confirmed clear relationship between the support vibrations amplitude and heating of the welded samples, their thickness and properties during the ultrasonic welding.
Trabzon Mebusu Mehmet Rahmi (Eyüboğlu) Bey’in İkinci Dönem TBMM’deki Faaliyetleri
Authors: ÇAKICI Nurettin
Published: October 2023

Türk parlamento tarihinin en önemli aşamalarından birini teşkil eden Birinci Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisinde (TBMM) yer alan mebuslar birbirlerinden faklı dünya görüşüne ve fikirlere sahipti. Sözü edilen bu farklılığa rağmen bir ayrılığa düşülmemiş, ortak payda vatan topraklarının savunulması ve bağımsız yaşama ülküsü olduğu için topyekûn bir mücadele verilerek Millî Mücadelenin askeri safhası başarıyla tamamlanmıştır. 1 Nisan 1923 tarihinde seçimlerin yenilenmesi kararından sonra yapılan seçimlerde Millî Mücadele saflarında yer alan Trabzon’dan İkinci TBMM’ye 7 mebus katılmaya hak kazanmıştır. Bunlardan biri de Mehmet Rahmi Bey idi. Meclis faaliyetlerine bakıldığında, Mehmet Rahmi Bey’in görece etkin bir mebusluk kariyeri olduğunu söylemek mümkündür. TBMM’ye sunduğu kanun teklifleri, takrirleri ve Meclisteki konuşmaları onun ülke meselelerini yakından takip ettiğini göstermektedir. TBMM içerisinde esasen başından beri var olan muhalefet modernleşme hareketleri ile birlikte yeni bir boyut kazanmıştır. Meclis içerisindeki muhalif mebuslar Cumhuriyet Halk Fırkasından istifa ederek, Cumhuriyet döneminin ilk muhalefet partisi olan Terakkiperver Cumhuriyet Fırkasını kurmuştur. Trabzon mebusu olan Mehmet Rahmi Bey de Terakkiperver Cumhuriyet Fırkasına katılan mebuslar arasında yer almıştır. Cumhuriyet döneminin ilk muhalefet partisine dahil olan Mehmet Rahmi Bey, çok partili hayata geçiş denemelerinden bir diğeri olan Serbest Cumhuriyet Fırkasına da yakın bir profil çizmiştir. Bu durum onun muhalif yanını göstermesi açısından önemlidir. Mebusluk kariyeri bittikten sonra memuriyete geri dönen Mehmet Rahmi Bey 1952’de vefat etmiştir. Bu çalışmada ağırlıklı olarak TBMM arşivinden faydalanılarak Mehmet Rahmi Bey’in Meclis Faaliyetleri, mebusluk kariyeri ve siyasi yönü incelenmiştir.
Alleviation of Gouty Arthritis Based on NLRP3/ASC/caspase-1 Pathway by Saponins Extracted from Platycodon grandiflorus
Authors: Sun Ping , Liu Yang , Zhang Tingting , Wang Shanshan , Huang Yanhong , Li Zerun , Nie Yupeng , Xu Hui , Liu Jianjun
Published: October 2023

Platycodon grandiflorus is a traditional food with excellent medicinal properties, such as promotion of lung health, expectorants, and cough suppression. Various studies have found that saponins, the main chemical component of Platycodon grandiflorus, are very effective against many inflammatory conditions, including mastitis, dermatitis, and laryngitis. However, the treatment of gouty arthritis with Platycodon grandiflorus saponins has not yet been reported and their mechanism of action have not been systematically investigated. In this study, a mouse model of gouty arthritis was established, and mice were treated with gavage for seven days in the blank, model, colchicine (1 mg/kg), and Platycodon grandiflorus saponin (12.5 mg/kg, 25 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg) groups. MSU was sterilized and injected into the joints on the fifth day. The anti-inflammatory effect of PGS in the treatment of gouty arthritis was illustrated by measuring the degree of joint swelling, serum inflammatory factors (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α), peroxides (SOD, MDA, GSH-PX), joint histopathology, and characterization of related proteins. The results show that PGS was effective in reducing swelling and lowering IL-1β (181.49 vs. 161.01), IL-6 (273.10 vs. 241.69), TNG-α (637.89 vs. 455.80), and peroxide levels, presumably by a mechanism related to the reduction of proteins on the NLRP3/ASC/caspase-1 pathway.
Standardization of Growing Media for Growth of Kokum (Garcinia indica Choisy) to Find Out Suitable Growing Media for Growth of Kokum Seedling Grown in Polybag
Authors: Debaje Prashant Pralhadrao , Gawankar M. S. , Naik H. P. , Haldavanakar P. C. , Khandakar G. , Haldankar P. M.
Published: October 2023

The demand of kokum grafts, as well as, seedlings is more in konkan region. To fulfill the demand, as well as, for healthy grafts, the experiment was laid out at AICRP, Oil Palm, College of Horticulture, Mulde along with seven different media.vizM1 Soil + FYM (3:1) with 1” Cocopeat at top, M2 Soil + FYM + Rice husk (2:1:1) with 1” Cocopeat at top, M3 Soil + FYM + Cocopeat (2:1:1), M4 Soil + Vermicompost (3:1) with 1” Cocopeat at top, M5 Soil + Vermicompost + Rice husk (2:1:1) with 1” Cocopeat at top, M6 Soil + Vermicompost + Cocopeat (2:1:1), M7Soil + FYM + Vermi-compost +Cocopeat (1:1:1:1) out of which the superior one recorded M1 Soil + FYM (3:1) with 1” Cocopeat at top is recorded significantly minimum days to attain the graftable stage i.e. 147 days along with highest germination % and Survival %.
Qualitative Analysis of Candida Species in a Sample of Spoilt Orange
Authors: Dalal Kaiwaan
Published: October 2023

Oranges are a nutritious and delicious source of dozens of nutrients, namely Vitamin C, fiber, Potassium and antioxidants amongst several others. However, much like most other fruits, after 2-3 weeks of plucking, oranges start going bad. They start by going soft and soon after, discoloration starts taking place. Candida is a highly infectious genus of yeasts, known particularly for causing Candidiasis, amongst other skin fungal infections in humans. They are gram positive, ovoid shaped budding yeast fungi. For the purpose of this project, such an orange was taken and a suspension was made of the spoilt fruit with distilled water. This suspension was serial diluted and the subsequently formed solutions were spread on several agar bases, the colonies formed isolated and gram stained to identify the exact species of bacteria, fungi or yeast present in the sample. Further the isolates showing traits characteristic of Candida, a highly infectious type of fungus, were subjected to further biochemical tests to determine the exact subspecies of Candida present in the sample. Today, with the youth being highly immunocompromised, such fungi pose extreme risk if consumed. Such a study could promote more thorough hygiene practices and spread awareness of the harmful microbial particles we consume, if we consume spoiled or dirty fruits.
Genetic Inter-Relationship and Principal Component Analysis for Determination of the Selection Criteria in Mulberry Genotypes
Authors: Kotigi Suresh , appa Manj , Harijan Yallappa , Luwang Nongthombam Lemba , Umesh Kumar Deepika , Kishor Kumar Chikkamudde Marulasiddappa
Published: October 2023

The identification of superior clones in mulberry breeding programs requires the knowledge on genetics of economic traits and efficient tools for selection. A field experiment was carried to evaluate two pseudo F2 populations of CSRS-1 × V1 and Kajli OPH × V1 for leaf yield and quality attributes during Kharif 2018. The objective of this study was to determine the interrelationship among different traits and to identify superior clones by principal component analysis. One way analysis of variance revealed that the progenies of both populations are highly significant for all quantitative traits studied indicating opportunity for genetic selection. Higher mean, standardized range and genotypic coefficient of variances was observed for fresh leaf weight, leaf area, primary shoots, total shoots length and leaf yield per plant. High to moderate heritability in broad sense and genetic advance in percent of mean was recorded for all the characters except for chlorophyll content index, specific leaf area, leaf moisture content and leaves per meter shoot. Phenotypic correlation coefficients and path analysis revealed that selection based on higher fresh leaf weight, primary shoots and total shoots length would be effective for increasing the leaf yield of mulberry. Platykurtic and positively skewed distribution noticed in these traits indicated the involvement of a several minor genes and dominance based complementary gene interaction suggests that rapid genetic gain under mild selection. PCA identified four principal components (PC) and explained 72 to 77% of total variation present in both the population. PC1, PC2, and PC3 were related to leaf productivity, quality and leaf size, respectively. PCA based index identified superior clones CV2, CV109, KV40, KV103 and KV169 may be further evaluated to develop improved mulberry varieties for subtropical sericulture.
Spatial Assessment of Water Quality in the Three Reservoir of Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Ponnusamy Nithya , Kiruthiga G. , Pooja T.
Published: October 2023

This study was designed to assess the physico-chemical characteristics of Cauvery river three stations (S1- Sozhasiramani dam (Polluted), S2- –Maynor Dam (Less Polluted) and S3- Mettur Dam (Free from Pollution.) during the study period December 2021 to May 2022. The parameters were analysed such as Temperature, transparency, Total hardness, pH, DO2, BOD, Phosphate, Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Slicate and CR, NPP, GPP. This study concluded that the water quality of three reservoir of Cauvery River during the study period revealed that the three stations (Sozhasiramani dam, Mayanur dam and Mettur dam). Among these reservoir Mayanur dam and Mettur dam could be rated for good quality of water, which is suitable for consuming purpose but Sozhasiramani dam receiving some of the unauthorized textile dyeing and bleaching units in Eroad and Pallipalayam in above units discharge treated and untreated effluent into the municipal drain along with the domestic sewage reached the river cauvery in station 1 is highly polluted, then the other two stations.
Spatial Assessment of Potato Growing Areas of Meghalaya Using Geospatial Technology
Authors: Thakuria Das Pratibha , Saikia Bipul , Lakiang Tangwa
Published: October 2023

High resolution temporal satellite imageries of 2021-2022 were visually interpreted to assess spatial distribution of potato in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Soil Health Card data combined with soil testing results of soil samples collected during field visit were used to prepare spatial soil fertility maps. The study revealed that potato is grown over an area of 6321.4ha and it is distributed in all blocks of the study district except Shella Bholaganj. Highest potato fields are found in Mawsynram and Mawphlang blocks followed by Mawkynrew and Mawryngkneng blocks covering 81% area. It is also found that potato is grown in slightly to moderately acidic soils which are rich in organic carbon with moderate availability of phosphorus and potassium. Sufficient micronutrients (Cu, Fe and Zn) are available in the soils of more than 85% potato fields. Soils of more than 90% fields are deep, well drained and soil texture varies from sandy clay loam, clay loam to sandy clay. Potato is mostly cultivated in gentle to moderately sloping lands above 1300m altitude from mean sea level.
A Case of Bacterial Meningitis due to Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in a Patient with Pilocytic astrocytoma
Authors: Chirag Sikander , Syed Gurcoo Mehreen , Zangmo Namgail , Kumar Rohit
Published: October 2023

Stenotrophomonas is a gram negative non-fermentative bacillus that is ubiquitous in the environment and is increasingly recognized as a cause of serious infections in hospitalized patients. Meningitis secondary to S.maltophilia has rarely been described. We report a patient who developed meningitis due to these bacteria after a neurosurgical procedure. This strain was only sensitive to co-trimoxazole and ciprofloxacin. The patient was discharged after recovery.
Políticas educacionais para o enfrentamento do analfabetismo de jovens e adultos no extremo norte do Bico do Papagaio - Tocantins: o caso do município de Augustinópolis
Authors: Mariano Carvalho Silva Walisson , Silva Evangelista Freire Juciley
Published: October 2023

Esta pesquisa analisa as políticas educacionais desenvolvidas por parte do governo municipal de Augustinópolis para a efetivação parcial da meta 9, do Plano Municipal de Educação (PME - 2015-2025), que trata sobre o analfabetismo de jovens e adultos. Os relatórios de monitoramento e avaliação do PME (2015-2025) foram analisados junto com a comparação entre os dados absolutos de analfabetos do Censo de 2010, e a quantidade de matrícula no primeiro segmento da educação de jovens e adultos (EJA), disponibilizados pelo Censo Escolar dos anos de 2011 a 2021, do município pesquisado. Os resultados demonstram os limites e ausências do governo municipal com as políticas de educação de jovens e adultos.
Palavras-chave: políticas educacionais, analfabetismo, educação de jovens e adultos.
 
Educational policies to face youth and adults illiteracy in the extreme north of Bico do Papagaio – Tocantins: the case of municipality of Augustinópolis
ABSTRACT. This research analyzes the educational policies developed by the municipality government of Augustinópolis for the partial implementation of mark 9, of the Municipal Education Plan (PME- 2015-2025) which deals with illiteracy among young people and adults. The monitoring and evaluation reports of the PME (2015-2025) were analyzed, together with the comparison between the absolute data of illiterates from the 2010 Census, and the number of enrollments in the first segment of youth and adult education (EJA), made available by the School Census for the years 2011 to 2021, of the researched municipality. The results demonstrate the limits and absences of the municipal government with youth and adult education policies.
Keywords: educational policies, illiteracy, education youth and adults.
 
Políticas educativas para enfrentar el analfabetismo entre jóvenes y adultos en el extremo norte de Bico do Papagaio - Tocantins: el caso del municipio de Augustinópolis
RESUMEN. Esta investigación analiza las políticas educativas desarrolladas por el gobierno municipal de Augustinópolis para la implementación parcial de la meta 9, del Plan Municipal de Educación (PME - 2015-2025) que trata el analfabetismo entre jóvenes y adultos. Se analizaron los informes de seguimiento y evaluación del PME (2015-2025), así como la comparación entre los datos absolutos de analfabetos del Censo de 2010, y el número de matrículas en el primer segmento de educación de jóvenes y adultos (EJA), disponibles por el Censo Escolar de 2011 a 2021. Los resultados demuestran los límites y las ausencias del gobierno municipal con las políticas de educación de jóvenes y adultos.
Palabras clave: políticas educativas, analfabetismo, educación de jóvenes y adultos.
Editorial: Política Educacional e Formação de Professores: incursões acerca da gestão da educação, currículo e práticas formativas
Authors: Carvalho Roberto Francisco de , Birck Rosemeri , Martins Adriana dos Reis , Sousa Raquel Castilho
Published: October 2023

A proposta de organização do dossiê nasceu dos estudos, pesquisas e discussões desenvolvidos no Grupo de Estudo e Pesquisa Práxis socioeducativa e Cultural e convidados de outros grupos de pesquisas. O DOSSIÊ pretende socializar resultados de pesquisas que abordem a política educacional e formação de professores abrangendo o campo e a cidade repercutido entre outras reflexões aquelas relacionadas: à política e gestão educacional e escolar, ao currículo na perspectiva da formação humana e aos aspectos teórico-práticos da formação no âmbito da educação escolar. Pensando a educação como prática social e o processo formativo como práxis educativa o DOSSIÊ busca reunir estudos diversos sobre a temática proposta abrangendo, entre outras, os seguintes subtemas: direito a educação; formação de gestores, gestão democrática avaliação institucional, reforma curricular do ensino fundamental e médio e suas repercussões para os cursos de formação de professores, livros e materiais didáticos, política de acesso e permanência nos cursos de licenciaturas e práticas educativas no âmbito da educação básica e superior. Esperamos com o presente dossiê publicizar um conjunto de pesquisas realizadas na perspectiva teórico-prática da filosofia da práxis e contribuir com a ampliação das reflexões acerca da POLÍTICA EDUCACIONAL E FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES em sentido amplo, contemplando incursões acerca da gestão da educação, currículo e práticas formativas.
Indirect Determinants Analysis of the Protein Intake Status of Stunted Under-Five Children at the Kedundung Health Service, Mojokerto City, Indonesia
Authors: Syihabuddin Muhammad , Katmawanti Septa , Nilasari Karina , Kurniawan Agung
Published: October 2023

The highest prevalence of stunted in the Kedundung Health Center working area in Mojokerto City exceeds the Stunting Prevalence Threshold. Stunted is influenced by the adequacy status of nutritional intake consumed by children, especially the level of protein nutrition intake. Both indirect and direct factors influence protein intake status. This research aims to identify indirect factors using quantitative cross-sectional method. This research used secondary data on stunted under-five children at the Kedundung Health Center, with more than 48 under-five children. The sampling technique used is nonprobability-purposive sampling, which then eliminates missing data through technical data analysis using the Chi-square correlation test. The results obtained for the five independent variables studied, the variable family income level, the father’s education and the mother’s education, have a significant relationship. The father’s employment status variable can not be concluded. The father’s employment status in the literature is related to protein intake through the father’s role in regulating the low protein intake of under-five children. The mother’s employment status variable has no significant relationship with the intake status of under-five children. Mothers do not have sufficient knowledge and skills to regulate under-five children’s intake patterns, including prioritizing food spending and controlling the adequacy of protein intake. The implications of this study show that the family’s economic conditions and the parent’s knowledge affect the protein intake status of under-five children; also, regional financial stability impacts the family economy.
New Challenges to the implementation of Active learning Methods at Secondary schools in Kambata Tambaro zone, Ethiopia
Authors: Telore Tesfanesh , Damtew Abebe
Published: October 2023

The main objective of this study was to find out key factors which affect implementation of active learning methods at secondary schools in Kambata Tembaro zone, Ethiopia. The study was done on the bases of a descriptive survey design. Data sources for the study were 37 English language teachers. Questionnaire and focus group discussion were employed as data collecting tools. Both quantitative and qualitative techniques of data analysis were implemented. Thus data collected through questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS and data gathered via group discussion were thematically analyzed. Findings of the study revealed that lack of motivation and interest among teachers to fully accomplish their role in teaching, students’ preference of illegal migration than attending school and unsuitable conditions in and around the classroom were the most challenging factors which affected implementation of active learning methods in the schools. It is recommended by the researchers that the government of Ethiopia should take immediate action to facilitate basic needs for the teachers. None Government and Government offices in the zone should work in collaboration to create awareness to the students and their parents on the bad effect of illegal migration. Students, parents, teachers and school administrators at woreda and zone level should deal together to bring reform to the teaching learning process in the zone.
Al-Ghazali in the Political Ethics and Governance: An Analytical Studies on Al-Tibbr al-Masbūk fī Naṣīḥah al-Mulk
Authors: Mutiullah Muhammad Yaufi Nur
Published: October 2023

This article discusses Imam Al-Ghazali’s views on political ethics and governance. This type of research is literature using analytical methods. The primary source used by researchers is one of Imam Al-Ghazali’s works, namely “Al-Tibbr al-Masbūk fī Naṣīḥah al-Mulk” and several other relevant works. This article answers the problem when in the 16th century, there was a separation between ethics and politics in the West which was pioneered by an Italian statesman named Niccolo Machiavelli which resulted in that the mindset of the government was based on its acceptance of the political system of its time. This discussion becomes important as a response to debates and dialectics about the importance of ethics in politics. This study concludes that Al-Ghazali proposed that the government system be made up of a board of directors in carrying out every government program in order to create productivity and effectiveness in running the government. The Diwan should have three institutions in the country: the deliberative council, the judiciary and the ministerial body. In addition, ethics needs to be included in the political system, this is a critique of scholars who reject ethical participation in politics. Al-Ghazali advised the rulers about the importance of ethics in politics and government. It is formulated in seven principles namely fairness, competence, humility, honesty, responsiveness, sincerity, and gentleness.
A Study on the Role and Function of the North Korean Security System: A foused on the Kim Jong-Un Government
Authors:   Korean Association of Public Safety and Criminal Justice, Kim Chang Yun
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to understand the social control system of the Kim Jong-un government by examining the roles and functions of the North Korean Kim Jong-un government's security system.
From the inauguration of the Kim Jong-un government in 2012 to 2022, the role and function of national policy, public security policy, and the Ministry of Social Security, which constitute the security apparatus, were analyzed in detail. The outline of the detailed research is as follows: First, in order to analyze the role and function of the security policy in North Korea, theoretical discussions for the analysis of the security system were developed, and the theory of political system analysis and political system approach were introduced. The research analysis framework was constructed through the Narrow-Gauge theory, which emphasizes the distinctiveness of the political system, and the Super Mixed Mode Dictatorship approach.
Through this, the study was conducted by dividing the Kim Jong-un government into the 1st power hereditary period, 2nd period of power building, 3rd period of power stabilization, and 4th period of power instability.
Second, the ruling ideology and national policy of the Kim Jong-un government were examined. Third, the role and function of the public security system of the Kim Jong-un government were examined.
North Korea's Ministry of Social Security is based on protecting Chairman Kim Jong-un and the Workers' Party of North Korea, and monitoring and controlling counterrevolutionary activities that threaten the dictatorship, rather than what is stipulated in the People's Security Control Act.
In particular, Chairman Kim Jong-un operates the Defense Security Bureau, the Ministry of State Security, Ministry of Social Security, and Ministry of National Defense as direct agencies, strengthening the one-man rule system.
The main role of Ministry of Social Security is, first, the enforced propagation of the ruling ideology, and second, the implementation of intricate social control policies.
The primary functions of social safety encompass maintaining public order, engaging in crime prevention activities, identifying and apprehending criminals, conducting sanitary inspections, managing resident registrations, overseeing overseas diplomatic missions, and supervising prison facilities. Notably, it is responsible for conducting extrajudicial house searches, inspecting lodgings, carrying out involuntary examinations, making arrests, and managing detention functions.
As for future research tasks, it is necessary to more organically analyze the roles and functions of the Kim Jong-un administration's three major social control agencies, such as the Ministy of Social Security, the Ministry of National Security, and the Defense Security Bureau. This is because these institutions are key pillars supporting the Kim Jong-un Government.
Surveillance robot as a supplementary tool for crime prevention through environmental design: Using Q methodology for analyzing of perceptions of police officers in Busan
Authors:   Korean Association of Public Safety and Criminal Justice, Kim Naeun , Jung Hyejin
Published: October 2023

Along with the development of AI technologies, surveillance robots are suggested as an alternative to CPTED. However, research on the perception of police officers regarding surveillance robots is scarce. To fill the gap, the current study employed the Q methodology to analyze the perception of police officers in the Busan Metropolitan, where a pilot operation for security robots has been implemented. Based on the CPTED theory, we drew a set of 25 statements across six domains. Utilizing the PQMethod 2.35 program designed for Q methodology research, the analysis classified four distinct types: Type 1 demonstrated natural surveillance and access control; Type 2 highlighted usability and maintenance; Type 3 emphasized sustainability; and Type 4 underlined natural surveillance and usability. The consensus statement included three conditions such as expanded visibility, controlling antisocial behavior, and citizens' interest and engagement with robots. Based on the analysis, this study discussed policy implications that could enhance the effectiveness of surveillance robots.
A Study on the Preparing Activity for investigation and Investigation Process of the Osong Disaster
Authors:   Korean Association of Public Safety and Criminal Justice, Jung Woo Il
Published: October 2023

Based on government agency data and media reports, this study examined the progress of the Osong disaster investigation and examined several characteristic issues that have emerged in the process of police investigation, inspection by the State Affairs Coordination Office, and prosecution investigation.
First, Chungbuk Police Agency after the Osong disaster, lost its power when the Office of Public Service Management initiated service inspection. Since then, the investigative agency has been changed from police to prosecution, and the police investigation headquarters has been disbanded. Second, the Office of the Public Service Management requested the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to investigate those involved in the case, including civilians, through rapid inspection activities. The fact that the Office of Public Service Management will investigate civilians and request an investigation is an activity that publicly expressed that it will no longer stay at the public official inspection agency but play its role as an preparatory investigation agency that investigates civilians. Third, based on the request for investigation, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office established an investigation headquarters at the Cheongju District Prosecutors' Office, and the case has been investigated and investigated so far. This investigation and investigation behavior is typical of prosecutors opening investigations through a request for investigation by a state agency, and is based on each item of Article 4 (1) 1 of the Prosecutors' Office Act, and in the case of important crimes prescribed by Presidential Decree (a item of the same issue), it is outside the limits of the delegation legislation and is at the center of controversy over unconstitutionality and illegality.
A Study on Media Effects on the Perception of Probative Value of Evidence: Focusing on the Mediation Effect of FEEB
Authors:   Korean Association of Public Safety and Criminal Justice, Kim Dosun , Kim Yeon Soo
Published: October 2023

The jury in the public participation trial selected from the general public is a non-expert in scientific investigation and can feel considerable difficulty in determining the proof of evidence. The general public indirectly experiences the process of proof of facts in criminal proceedings through the media.
This study attempted to examine the media effect on the judgment of the proof of evidence. To this end, the Forensic Evidence Evaluation Bias(FEEB) scale was introduced and used for analysis. Using data surveyed on 1,000 adult men and women nationwide in 2020, the relationship between media exposure, perception of evidence, and bias in forensic evidence evaluation bias was reviewed.
As a result of the analysis, no so-called CSI effect was found, and it was confirmed that exposure to non-fiction media partially mediated FEEB and affected the perception of the proof of physical evidence. In addition, the recognition of the proof power of human evidence had an indirect effect by completely mediating it.
Through this study, the following implications could be derived. ① Given that the media is the primary source of forensic knowledge, the media's careful provision of content, ② The investigative agency's response to the high level of public FEED, ③ The response of investigative agencies to the increase in the value of scientific evidence, ④ Development of a self-purification system for media that provides real-world information This study deals with a more comprehensive topic of media effect rather than verifying the CSI effect, and differs from previous studies in that it divides evidence into scientific evidence and statement evidence. In addition, it is meaningful in that FEEB was introduced for the first time in Korea. In the future, we propose a study on media effect analysis using scenario techniques.
WITHDRAWN: Model of Dependence Between the Parameters of Surface Roughness and the Parameters of Form and Location During the Machining by Drills with the use of Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Krivokapić Zdravko , Vučurević Radoslav , Dasic Predrag V.
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a model of dependence between the parameters of surface roughness and the parameters of cylindricity and eccentricity in drilling operation for the enhancing steel EN 42CrMo4, hardness 28 HRC, with twist drills DIN 338 made of high-speed steel EN HS6-5-2, with normal blade. By the developing models based on artificial neural networks and using experimental results, it is possible to analyse the quality of machining on the basis of parameters of a surface roughness.
WaterQualityPrediction of Ganga River usingTime-seriesModels
Authors: Lal Chunnu Lal Chunnu , Kumar Satender Kumar Satender
Published: October 2023

Life of Living organism have present on the earth depends on Water. Water Quality is also equally important as Water. Ganga river is fulfilling the needs of water of a large population of India. Being a citizen of India it’s our responsibility to keep the Ganga River neat & clean. A large number of governments funded base stations available for forecasting the Water Quality of ganga river. But there is a need of low-cost prediction techniques of water quality based on data available from these base stations. It can help the government to take the necessary decisions to cure the water quality of Ganga River & save the lives of many livings’ organism depends on Ganga River. Monitoring & forecasting of water quality of Ganga River is most important because ganga river is the main source of drinking water of a large population of India. In this paper two time series-based models such as Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), Seasonal ARIMA (SARIMA) have been used to predict the water quality of Ganga River. The models are developed on water quality data available of 10 base stations on the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board’s official website. Four water quality parameters-Temp, pH, DO, BOD data is used for models training & calculating WQI (Water Quality Index). The result of experiment shows that SARIMA model predict the water quality parameters as well as Water Quality Index (WQI) more accurately.
Physiotherapy Students’ and Clinical Educators’ Experiences During Clinical Practice: A Narrative Review
Authors:   University of Zambia, Sakala Susan , Banda Martha , Banda Martha ,   University of Zambia
Published: October 2023

Background: Clinical education is a key component to learning in the health professions as it facilitates socialisation in a practice community and provides opportunities for students to actively build and integrate their theoretical and practical knowledge. Aims: The study investigated the experiences and perceptions of physiotherapy students and clinical educators during clinical rotators. Methods: Information relevant to the study was searched in Google scholar, Medline and PubMed databases. Information was gathered through identification of studies and Journal articles published from the year 2000 to 2019. The search terms included key word such as using all possible combinations of the index terms Physiotherapy students, clinical educators, clinical practice, and experiences. Results: Key roles and attributes of clinical educators were identified, which included the clinical educators’ dual roles as a facilitator and assessor of learning. Physiotherapy students reported a high perception of preparedness for clinical rotations with low confidence levels at the beginning of the rotations and improved confidence levels at the end of the rotations. Conclusions: An ideal clinical education experience is one that takes place in a learning atmosphere that allows for establishing a mutually beneficial student-supervisor relationship. A desirable clinical experience is one that can facilitate the connection between theory and practice and is subjected to ongoing peer evaluation for quality. Roles and attributes of a good clinical student from the clinical educators’ perspective should be identified to help the students meet the clinical educators’ expectations and consolidate theory into practice.
Physiotherapists as Frontline Health Workers in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Narrative Review
Authors:   University of Zambia, Chikoti Milonga , Chiluba Brian
Published: October 2023

Background: China became the centre of an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown cause and the disease rapidly spread to other countries from December 2019, and by March 2020 the newly emerged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus disease 2019 was declared a pandemic. Due to its infectiousness that approximately occurs 2 to 10 days prior to the individual becoming symptomatic, the whole entire healthcare system has had to respond promptly. Hospitals whole entire buildings and wards have had to be converted into semi and intensive care units. And all health professionals have had to be in the frontline “fighting against” the “invisible enemy” coronavirus disease 2019. Aim: The aim of this review was to establish the level of physiotherapy management in the coronavirus disease 2019 patients and its effectiveness Methods: This was a narrative review of which information was gathered through the identification of studies, Journal articles, and commentaries relevant to the study identified from different search engines such as; Medline, Lancet, and Google Scholar for the year 2020 using all possible combinations of the index terms `physiotherapy', `frontline’ ‘coronavirus disease 2019'. Results: There is a limitation of some physiotherapy procedures in the acute phase of coronavirus disease 2019 and Chest physiotherapy has proven to be effective for improving long-term respiratory physical function among intensive care unit survivors. Conclusion: Several established physiotherapy techniques can be safely applied in the coronavirus disease patients to reduce atelectasis and improve outcomes provided appropriate personal protective equipment are worn and aerosol-generating precautions are implemented.
A Review on Factors Affecting Health Promotion Practices among Physiotherapy Practitioners
Authors:   University of Zambia, Musonda Nepha , Simpamba Micah ,   University of Zambia
Published: October 2023

Background: Physiotherapists promote health of individuals through promoting health enhancing lifestyles as part of their practice. This study reviews factors affecting health promotion practices among Physiotherapy practitioners. Methods: This review article was conducted based on the previous studies published in English from the years 2010-2020, retrieved from the electronic data: Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct (Elsevier). Only articles that focused on health promotion, barriers/challenges, and Physiotherapy were included. Results: Thirty-one studies met the inclusion criteria. Australia and Nigeria yielded the largest number of publications with only one study from Zambia. In this review target population included were the Physiotherapists. The studies were mainly quantitative and observational in design with a prevalence of studies that spanned current practices, perceptions, and barriers. The most frequently cited factors affecting health promotion practices among Physiotherapists were reactions that it would not be right with some patients and lack of time. Conclusion: This review shows that there is a need for raising awareness of the factors that may affect Physiotherapy practitioners when promoting health. This will foster the process of increasing a person ‘s control over their health. However, further studies should be carried out in this regard to draw inferences toward reaching a consensus on this matter.
A Review on The Risk of Developing Stroke in Reproductive Women on Hormonal Contraceptives
Authors:   University of Zambia, Hamooya Caroline , Shula Hastings ,   University of Zambia
Published: October 2023

Background: Overall, quality of current evidence regarding the risk of ischemic stroke associated with the use of hormonal contraceptives is low. Available data suggests that combined hormonal contraceptives may further increase the risk of ischemic stroke in those who have migraines, hypertension, diabetes, are obese, and smoke. Hormonal contraceptive use might increase the risk of stroke in women. Aim: To identify scientific evidence regarding the risk of hormonal contraceptive use and the occurrence of stroke. Methods: Integrative review of the literature, Searches were made in the following databases: Scopus, Google scholar, science direct, Medline, PubMed, Cochrane Library and web of science using key descriptors “contraceptive agents”, “contraceptive devices”, “contraceptives oral’’ and “Stroke” for all studies published between 2010 and 2020. Original studies in English, published in full and available online were included. Studies that did not answer our guiding question, had incomplete studies, studies not published in English, only had an abstract and having irrelevant information were excluded from the study. Results: Women using combined oral contraceptives have higher risk of stroke, even with a lower hormonal dosage and different types of progestogens, regardless of the duration of use. The use of contraceptives associated with smoking, hypertension, migraine, hypercholesterolemia, obesity and sedentary lifestyle increases the chance of stroke. Contraceptive patch and vaginal ring are associated to increased risk. Conclusion: Use of combined hormonal contraceptives, except for the injectable and the transdermal ones, increases the chance of occurrence of the event. Progestogen-only contraceptives are recommended and considered safe.
Therapeutic Contributions of Physiotherapy in Cervical Cancer Management: A Narrative Review
Authors:   University of Zambia, Lungu Wangu , Chiluba Brian ,   University of Zambia
Published: October 2023

Background: Cervical cancer is associated with psychological and physical morbidity that negatively impact quality of life. Quality of life is most compromised among the patients with inoperable cervical cancer treated by radiotherapy, with a majority reporting deterioration in physical, emotional, and economic support, and the highest paid risk for long-term dysfunction of bladder, bowels and psychosocial consequences. Aim: We performed a narrative review to describe existing literature with regard to effects of physiotherapy in cervical cancer management. Methods: review of literature through database search. We limited our search based on language (i.e., English), date of publication (i.e., since 2006 till 2019), the type of article (i.e., journal article), text availability (i.e., full text available). The search terms included key words such as: cervical cancer, physiotherapy, cancer related fatigue, quality of life. Results: They were a few studies relating to physiotherapy management in the treatment of cervical cancer. In the studies we reviewed we found that physiotherapy had a positive effect on cancer related fatigue, urinary incontinence and chronic pelvic pain.