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Primary teachers’ Opinions on the Implementation of STEM-Based Practices in Early Algebra Teaching
Authors: AYDOĞAN Demet , BÜYÜKŞAHİN Yasemin
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the opinions of primary teachers about the implementation of STEM-based applications in early algebra teaching. In the research, the phenomenology design, which is one of the qualitative research method designs, was used. The study group of the research was determined by using the criterion sampling technique, which is one of the purposive sampling techniques. The study group consists of 5 primary teachers who have received STEM education and have implemented STEM-based applications in early algebra teaching. A semi-structured interview form was used to collect the data for the research. The qualitative data obtained at the end of the research were described with the content analysis method. In light of the findings, the majority of the teachers noted that STEM-based applications in early algebra teaching can be given from the first grade of primary school. The teachers, who indicated that STEM-based activities are applicable in early algebra teaching, stated that these applications will have advantages such as gaining a positive attitude towards the mathematics lesson, providing fun learning environments, facilitating learning, and embodying abstract subjects. In addition, teachers commented that they experienced difficulties such as a lack of materials, crowded classrooms, dense curriculum, and insufficient technological infrastructure. Teachers suggest that teachers and administrators who will carry out STEM-based practices in early algebra teaching should conduct research, take STEM education, and apply it in their classrooms.
A Systematic Review on the Green Sukuk after Paris-Agreement
Authors: Almutairi Soud
Published: June 2023

This paper aims to identify, critically evaluate, and synthesize extant literature on Islamic green bonds. This study also identifies gaps and limitations in green Sukuk literature to highlight areas for further development of knowledge in this field of study. The study utilized a scoping review to identify all relevant literature from the EBSCO Host, Emerald, and Google Scholar databases. Our findings suggest that the concept of green sukuk is still emergent, and there are several gaps regarding the technical definitions and green taxonomy that need to be addressed. In addition, we discovered that there is a significant demand for sustainable investments, and the potential for liquid Islamic economies to supply this demand makes green sukuk an attractive investment option. Furthermore, the limitations of conventional green bonds in attracting Islamic investment further support the development of green sukuk. However, we also identified factors that hinder the development of green sukuk. The emergent nature of the concept and the lack of consistent green taxonomy for sukuk create a lack of understanding and hinder the development of effective legal frameworks. To overcome these challenges, we recommend that academics and Islamic scholars work towards developing a clear green taxonomy for sukuk. Such a taxonomy would help regulators develop a stronger legal framework for green sukuk and facilitate the growth of the market.
Heat Stress Induces Oxidative Stress and Predisposes Rats to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Mbepera Saada M. , Mshamu Shaabani A. , Max Robert A. , Malago Joshua J.
Published: June 2023

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of hyperglycemia due to carbohydrate intolerance that begins during pregnancy. This may be due to insulin resistance or impairment of insulin secretion during the pregnancy. Several causes of GDM have been identified which include oxidative stress (OS), however the association of heat stress and GDM development during pregnancy is limited. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the association between heat stress and GDM in rats. Pregnant and non-pregnant Wistar rats were maintained at 41 - 42°C for 21 days. On day 1, 8, 15 and 21 of the experiment, animals were humanely sacrificed. Blood samples for glucose, insulin, malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) analyses were collected from the heart. Pancreatic tissues were fixed in neutral buffered formalin, and processed for histopathological studies. The findings demonstrated that, in pregnant rats, heat stress induced a significant increase in glucose linked with a drop in insulin levels than non-pregnant rats (P <0 .05). Also heat treatment was accompanied by an increase in MDA and a drop in GPx levels. Histological examinations of the pancreas revealed damaged β-cells on day 15 and reduction in the number of β-cells by day 21 of the experiment in the pregnant rats. These results suggest that heat stress raises the levels of OS in pregnant rats than non-pregnant rats and increases the chance of GDM as it is associated with β-cell defects in the pancreas.
The Role of Institutions of Higher Education in Preparing Students to Write in the Workplace: Suggestions for Writing Curricula and Pedagogy
Authors: Hodgman Matthew R.
Published: June 2023

Employers have expressed discontent with the workplace skill sets and overall professionalism of recent college graduates. Employers specifically report that graduates lack important work-related writing skills such as editing, research, and data analysis skills. The literature continually provides metrics on recent graduates’ weaknesses as workplace writers. If graduates are to maximize their marketability to employers, perceived writing gaps must be addressed specifically in the context of higher education writing curricula and pedagogy. Based on employer reports on the specific writing skill sets lacking in recent college graduates, this article is a primer on the topic of meeting employers’ workplace writing needs and puts forth (1) the context behind and causes of a workplace writing skills gap in recent college graduates, (2) curricular and pedagogical suggestions for institutions of higher education (IHEs) to strengthen work-related writing competencies in college students, and (3) recommendations for future research pertaining to meeting the writing needs of the workplace.
Analysis of The Effects of Ownership-Structure and Social Responsibility on Profitability and Company Value
Authors: Elisabeth Cherly
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the orientation of Islamic financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Makassar City. The research was conducted at BSI KC Makassar 2 using primary data sourced from interviews, observations, documentation, and secondary data sourced from news, journals, and books related to SMEs and Islamic financing. This research uses qualitative methods with an interpretive approach and uses interviews, documentation, and observation as data collection methods. The analysis technique used is Interpretive Phenomenology Analysis (IPA). The results show that the orientation of Islamic financing for SMEs is influenced by the customer's background, understanding of Islamic financing and the length of time the business has been operating. The main type of financing contract used for SMEs is Murabahah, which is offered in two methods: Murabahah with Wakalah and Murabahah without Wakalah. The factors supporting Islamic financing are public knowledge about Islamic financing and the benefits of Islamic banks, the availability of financial products and ervices that comply with sharia principles, regulations that support the development of Islamic banks and the challenges of its development, and comparison with financial products and services offered by conventional banks.
Anaesthesia policy in dentistry - A step towards enhancing patient safety in dental practice
Authors: Oommen Nainan
Published: June 2023

There are a variety of options for use of dental anaesthetics. Anaesthetics can be used on their own or combined for improved effect. More dentists are offering newer types of anaesthesia and sedation in their own offices but the lack of inspection, inadequate training of para dental staff and unavailability of necessary emergency measures in the dental clinics is causing more accidents. A policy to govern the use of anaesthesia in dentistry is an increasingly controversial topic. Anaesthesia awareness among the dentist community leaves a lot to be desired. One reason there has been no urgency for framing a Dental Anaesthesia Policy is because there is very little data related to mishaps attributable to use of anaesthesia in dental practice. Dental practice does not have a systematic or scientific type of reporting to enable practitioners to predict or examine outcomes. When a procedure has adverse results, the dental practitioner is most likely to decide not to try it again or worse, decide to keep the failure to themselves so as not to harm the growth of their practice. An important aim of having a Dental Anaesthesia Policy is to pay adequate attention to the patient once dental anaesthesia is administered and to prioritise medical care, in case of any emergency.
İŞGÜCÜ YAPISININ FİNANSAL GELİŞİM ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ: G7 ÜLKELERİ VE TÜRKİYE ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: EMİR Süleyman , ÖZAY Mustafa Ali
Published: June 2023

Yapısı itibariyle işgücü, finansal gelişim ve performans üzerinde etkili temel faktörlerden birisidir. Bu kapsamda bu çalışmada, kadın işgücü oranı, işgücünün eğitim düzeyi, işgücünün çalışma süresi, kısmi zamanlı çalışan oranı, işgücünün emek ve verimliliği ile işgücünün almış olduğu asgari ücretin finansal gelişim üzerindeki etkisi ölçülmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışma, G7 (Almanya, ABD, İngiltere, İtalya, Fransa, Japonya ve Kanada) ve 2000-2020 yılları arasındaki 21 yıllık dönemini panel regresyon analizi ile incelemektedir. Analiz sonucunda, “Yüksek Öğrenim Gören İşgücü Oranı (YOGIO)”, “Yıllık Ortalama Çalışma Süresi (YOCS)” ve “Emek Verimliği ve Kullanım Oranı (EVKO)” ile “Finansal Gelişme (FG)” arasında %99 güven aralığında istatistiki olarak pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Anlamlı ilişkiler arasında “Yüksek Öğrenim Gören İşgücü Oranı” finansal gelişimi en çok etkileyen değişken olmuştur. Ayrıca, regresyon sonuçları “Kadın İşgücü Katılım Oranı (KIKO)”, “Kısmi Zamanlı Çalışan Oranı (KZCO)” ve “Yıllık Asgari Ücret (YAU)” ile “Finansal Gelişme (FG)” arasında istatistiki olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmadığını da göstermiştir.
COVİD-19 PANDEMİSİNDE EVDE KALAMAYANLARIN ÇALIŞMA KOŞULLARI: MOTOKURYELER ÜZERİNE NİTEL BİR ANALİZ
Authors: KANYILMAZ POLAT Ebru , GEZER AYDIN Gonca
Published: June 2023

Covid-19 pandemisi ekonomik ve toplumsal hayatın her alanında olduğu gibi çalışma yaşamını da derinden etkilemiştir. Çalışma şekilleri açısından evden çalışma başta olmak üzere esnek çalışma biçimleri önem kazanırken; bazı sektörler ve meslekler açısından çalışanlar yoğun ve ağır çalışma koşullarıyla karşı karşıya kalmışlardır. Bu çalışma kapsamında pandemi süreciyle birlikte iş yükleri artan ve çalışma hayatında çeşitli sorunlarla karşı karşıya kalan motokuryelerin çalışma koşullarına ilişkin sorunlarının ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada nitel analiz yöntemi kullanılarak toplam 18 kişi ile derinlemesine görüşme yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak motokuryelerin pandemi süreciyle birlikte yaşamına ilişkin sorunlarının arttığı tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma saatlerinin uzunluğu, trafik kazalarının sıklığı, mesleki yeterlilik belgesi olmaması, yapılan işin tehlikeli iş sınıfına girmemesi, geçici iş olarak görülmesi, esnaf kuryeler için güvencesizlik ve saat ücretlerinin düşüklüğü, artan maliyetler motokuryelerin karşı karşıya kaldığı başlıca sorunlardandır.
KAMU HİZMETLERİNDE DİJİTAL DÖNÜŞÜMÜN ÖRGÜT KÜLTÜRÜNÜN SOYUT VE SOMUT ÖĞELERİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ÇALIŞAN ALGISINA ETKİSİ
Authors: ÖLMEZ Mehmet
Published: June 2023

Kamu hizmetlerinin dijital ortamda gerçekleştirilmesi konusundaki ilerlemeler geleneksel örgüt kültürlerine sahip kamu idarelerinde dijital çağa uyum sağlayan bir çalışma ortamı tasarlama ihtiyacını ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, dijital dönüşümün örgüt kültürünü oluşturan soyut ve somut temel öğeler üzerindeki çalışan algısına etkileri araştırılmıştır. Bu kapsamda araştırma örnekleminin seçildiği Bakanlık düzeyindeki kamu kurumunun toplam 1.090 çalışanından anket yöntemiyle veri elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde SPSS 21.0 ve AMOS 21.0 istatistiksel paket programı kullanılmıştır. Analizler sonucunda, kamu çalışanlarının kurumsal faaliyetlerinde dijital ortamda fiilen geçirdiği sürelerin kurum kültürünü oluşturan soyut ve somut kültür öğelerine yönelik algılarını pozitif yönde etkilediği, teknolojik dönüşümü benimseme düzeyi ve görevin teknolojiye bağımlılığının ise anlamlı bir etkisinin bulunmadığı, ayrıca kamu örgütlerindeki iletişim formunda bir değişim yaşandığı görülmüştür. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular, dijital çalışma alanlarına yönelik normların ve sembolik dijital materyallerin geliştirilmesinin, örgütsel iletişimde dijital iletişim ve yüz yüze iletişimden oluşan hibrit bir iletişim modelinin tercih edilmesinin gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır.
compare the clinical efficacy and side effects of implant (JADELLE) and IUCD (COPPER T)
Authors: Sadaf Rabeea , Nazir Laila , Samreen  , Muddassir Saman , Bashir Engineer Abdul , Jehangir Kiran
Published: June 2023

This study aims to compare the performance and side effects of the subdermal implant JADELLE and intrauterine contraceptive device Copper-T as long-acting reversible contraceptive methods. The study design involved a comparative analysis of Jadelle and Copper-T contraceptives, assessing clinical performance and side effects. Sample data from 336 participants was collected using stratified random sampling, with standardized instruments for demographic information, clinical assessment, and contraceptive side effects. Inclusion criteria were reproductive-age multipara women, while exclusion criteria included primary para, preexisting medical disorders, nullipara, and other contraceptive use. Ethical guidelines were followed, ensuring informed consent, privacy, and the right to withdraw. Statistical analysis employed descriptive statistics, chi-square test, independent samples t-test, and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. SPSS (version 23.0) was used for analysis. The comparison between Group A (Jadelle) and Group B (Copper-T) reveals interesting findings. Group A has a higher mean age, but no significant differences in parity, blood pressure, or weight. Group B has more total and ongoing pregnancies. Group A experiences higher prevalence of side effects, including expulsion, infection, severe menstrual changes, pain or discomfort, and mood swings. Blood parameters show no significant differences. Variations exist in follow-up rates, informed consent, and privacy maintenance.
Nearly self-conjugate integer partitions
Authors: Campbell John , Chern Shane
Published: June 2023

We investigate integer partitions $\lambda$ of $n$ that are nearly self-conjugate in the sense that there are $n - 1$ overlapping cells among the Ferrers diagram of $\lambda$ and its transpose, by establishing a correspondence, through the method of combinatorial telescoping, to partitions of $n$ in which (i).~there exists at least one even part; (ii).~any even part is of size $2$; (iii).~the odd parts are distinct; and (iv).~no odd part is of size $1$. In particular, this correspondence confirms a conjecture that had been given in the OEIS.
Book Review: The Lucky Man Bar
Authors: Chilala Cheela
Published: June 2023

The action of The Lucky Man Bar is set in both Zambia and Nepal. There are also snippets of action that occur in Congo and Greece. In Zambia, the action vacillates mostly between the city of Lusaka and the small town of Kafue. The descriptive narration of the Kafue area suggests that the author is very familiar with the geography of the area in and around Kafue. A good example is the description of the physical features of the area where the drive takes place in the prologue. This is indicative of the fact that the author actually worked in the area for Sino Hydro, a Chinese construction company. Some of the similarities between the author and the narrator, as a matter of fact, invite questions regarding whether or not the novel is a palimpsest of part-fact and part-fiction.
A Socio-Semantic Etymological Analysis of Selected Nicknames Within the Zambian Senga Social and Cultural Onomastics Cosmology
Authors:   University of Zambia, Munyenyembe Chimwemwe , Simwinga John ,   University of Zambia
Published: June 2023

This study examined the social-semantic meaning of selected Zambian Senga nicknames within the Senga social and cultural milieu. It unveiled the social- semantic significance of selected Senga nicknames in relation to their social and cultural setting. It also established the etymology of the names as well as the social cultural significance of meanings expressed in the nicknames. This study adopted a qualitative approach. A purposive sampling technique was employed through which fourteen persons, who were considered sufficiently knowledgeable in the Senga language, provided an accurate explanation of the data. The participants were drawn from Chama District of the Eastern Province of Zambia. Data was collected through an interview guide, which was administered to the selected research participants. Data was analysed using Social Semiotic Theory. In line with social semiotics, nicknames express both connotative and denotative meanings. In addition, Senga nicknames have social and cultural significance in that they warn witches, discourage selfishness, provide wisdom, encourage, demonstrate endurance, reprimand, teach self-reliance, show ownership, discourage laziness, expose promiscuous behaviour, hard work and traditional beliefs. Lastly, it is recommended that other aspects of Senga anthroponyms may be researched on. These might include personal names, their etymology and semantic value.
A Stylistic and Thematic Analysis of Zambian Prison Poetry: The Case of Mwembeshi Maximum Security Prison
Authors:   University of Zambia, Mwanza Cornelius
Published: June 2023

How the same theme is expressed in different poems, among different poets, is an interesting area of inquiry because style can determine the treatment of theme. Thus, this article dealt with a stylistic and thematic analysis of selected poems written by inmates of Mwembeshi Maximum Security Prison, and the relationship between the poetry and the prisoners’ prison experience. The study proceeded from the premise that inmate poetry offers authentic experience about life in prison. To achieve its aim the study utilised thematic and stylistic analysis of the poems. Among the key findings of the study is the idea that the poems were not only authentic but were reflection of the deepest feelings of the writers, thematically fresh and touching. The study concluded that most of the poems exhibit themes and stylistic approaches that reflect their prison lived experience and that not all poems use figures of speech to express their prison lived experience.
Nursing in the Emergency Department During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Authors: YILMAZ GÜVEN Durdane , ŞENER Şenay , ÖNER Özge , DİKMEN Yurdanur
Published: June 2023

Aim: This study aimed to determine the professional experiences of nurses working in the emergency department in the Covid-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods: In this study, in which qualitative research method was used, focus group interviews were conducted with 12 nurses working in the emergency department. Data were collected using a sociodemographic form and a semi-structured Focus Group Interview form. The data obtained after the interviews were analysed using content analysis.

Results: Three main themes (fear, exposure, and working conditions) related to nurses' experiences working in the emergency department in the Covid-19 pandemic were determined. The nurses spoke most of all about the fear of the unknown.

Conclusion: This study demonstrated the importance of supporting emergency nurses' crisis management, psychosocial and professional needs working during a pandemic. It is thought that any improvement work to be carried out for healthcare workers during the pandemic process will directly affect all gains during the pandemic positively.
Assessment of Water Quality using Machine Learning and Fuzzy Techniques
Authors:   Artificial Intelligence Research Center, Department of CSE, School of Engineering, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, India, Kant Shashi
Published: June 2023

The water quality of river Ganga is an important concern due to its drinking, domestic uses, irrigation and also for aquatic life. But the extent of pollutants in river water has deteriorated the quality of river water. So, the assessment of river water becomes very important. But due to the involved subjectivity and uncertainty in the decision making parameter makes the task very complex. In this study, machine learning and fuzzy techniques are utilized to develop the river water quality assessment models. The quality of the water is grouped into three classes. Four machine learning algorithms namely decision tree, random forest tree, k-nearest neighbor and support vector machine are used and implemented on python and anaconda platform. Whereas, three fuzzy based models (fuzzy decision tree, wang-mendel and fast prototyping) are developed using Guaje open source software. All the seven models are analyzed in terms of accuracy, precision, recall and f1-score. The observed result shows that the fuzzy decision tree-based assessment model performs more accurately as compared with the machine learning based models.
On Strategic Emerging Industry Cluster Development in Anhui based on the Perspective of Global Value Chain
Authors: Wang Jia , Wang Xinyue , Niu Xingyu
Published: June 2023

With the development of economic globalization, the role of strategic emerging industries embedded in global value chains (GVCs) as clusters to actively participate in the global industrial division of labor has become increasingly significant. The present situation and problems of strategic emerging industry clusters in Anhui are analyzed qualitatively from three aspects: dynamic mechanism, development mode and governance mode, and their status in GVC is inferred quantitatively by using GVC index. Secondly, Bengbu silicon-based new materials industry is used as an example for empirical research, and the GEM model and multiple linear regression model are used to build a data evaluation system and analyze the factors affecting the competitiveness of industrial clusters. Finally, we propose a scientific and reasonable upgrading path and policy suggestions based on GVC perspective, which can provide guidance and reference significance for promoting regional industrial economic development.
Research on the Innovative Path of Empowering Rural Revitalization with Characteristic Industries in Danzhai County, Guizhou
Authors: Li Bowen , Xian Yu
Published: June 2023

Taking Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province as an example, this paper uses entropy method to explore the development of medicine and fruit characteristic industry and help rural revitalization in Danzhai County, and on this basis, discusses the innovative path of medicine and fruit characteristic industry to empower rural revitalization. Overall, at present, danzhai medicine fruit characteristic industry in the industry chain, marketing channels and talent reserve training problems, danzhai can increase policy support, strengthen the industrial chain coordination, broaden the marketing channels, strengthen brand construction, customer service, strengthen talent introduction form rural revitalization of new growth point, assigned to rural revitalization of construction.
Analysis of the Effects of Urbanization in the Context of Marx's Urban-Rural Development Theory in China
Authors: Pang Youyu , Shi Xiaohong
Published: June 2023

China is at a critical stage of transformation from building a moderately prosperous society to basically realizing socialist modernization, and it is imperative to realize a new urbanization pattern. Guided by Marx's urban-rural development theory, this paper takes the 1% urbanization growth rate as the entry point, systematically composes the research progress of urbanization, and analyzes the 1% urbanization effect in six aspects: transformation of population migration structure, land urbanization, transformation of governmental role, transformation of the structure of three industries, change of urban system, growth distribution effect, and institutional construction. On this basis, corresponding measures are proposed for the new urbanization in the future: China's urbanization development should still focus on people and the fruits should be shared by the people, thus realizing the high-quality development of urbanization. We will continue to promote the optimization of spatial pattern, the development of county economy, the quality and efficiency of urban-rural integration, and the active cooperation of effective market and competent government, thus releasing the dividends of urbanization and deepening the ideological connotation of Marx's urban-rural development theory and new urbanization.
Research on the Development Path of Study Tours for Primary and Secondary Schools based on SWOT Analysis
Authors: Lin Anyu , Zhang Hanzhi
Published: June 2023

Intangible cultural heritage is an important symbol of the historical and cultural achievements of a country and nation, and is an important part of excellent traditional culture, while study tours are an important means to make intangible cultural heritage "come alive". With the development of economy and society and the improvement of people's living standard, China has entered a new era of mass tourism. Purely sightseeing-based tourism can no longer meet the desire of tourists to "seek new, different, knowledgeable and enjoyable". Through study tours, primary and secondary schools organize students to get out of campus, expand their horizons and knowledge in a life different from the usual, deepen their closeness to nature and culture, increase their experience of collective lifestyle and social morality, and enhance their self-care ability, innovation and practical ability. In this paper, we analyze the current situation of study tours in Shaoxing city, analyze the current situation and problems of the development of non-heritage study tours in Shaoxing city with the help of SWOT analysis, and propose improvement strategies to help the local study tours develop more healthily.
Construction Scheme of Precision Service Platform for Smart Farm
Authors: Fu Wei , Wu Ke , Liang Zhenyu , Pang Tianyuan , Qiu Yutong
Published: June 2023

The precision service platform of smart farm is based on modern agricultural science, based on technologies such as Internet of Things, cloud computing and big data, and combined with the actual needs of agricultural production, providing agricultural production management and comprehensive services, and using mobile Internet and Internet of Things technology to build an intelligent agricultural production management system. The main purpose of the platform is to realize the informationization, standardization and precision of the whole process of agricultural production through digital and intelligent means, so as to improve the efficiency and quality of agricultural production, reduce costs and realize sustainable development.
A Review on Soil Suction and its Determination Methods
Authors: Xie Xiao , Wang Luyao
Published: June 2023

Soil is in unsaturated state most of the time. For which suction is an important characteristic of. Also, it is the key and difficult point to study unsaturated soil. In this paper, soil suction and its classification are introduced through literature collation and analysis. At the same time, various methods of measuring suction and their advantages and disadvantages are summarized.
Improvement of the Criminal Victim Assistance System
Authors: Li Yingying
Published: June 2023

Improving China's criminal victim assistance system is an important part of protecting the rights and interests of criminal victims, realizing the inherent value of the legal system, protecting human rights, and is also a necessary condition for further strengthening China's legal system. This paper discusses the concept and characteristics of criminal victims, as well as the rescue work for crime victims. It studies and analyzes the construction and operation of China's criminal victim system, and discusses legal formality, protection of victim rights, rescue, fundraising, procedural issues, and how to improve China's criminal victim assistance system. This paper adopts comparative analysis and literature analysis methods to analyze the current situation and shortcomings of the existing system by analyzing criminal assistance to victims, and to draw on mature and positive experiences in foreign criminal victim legislation to propose suggestions for improving China's criminal victim assistance system.
Factors Contributing to Non-performing Financing: Evidence from Islamic Banks in Malaysia before Pandemic
Authors: Mohammad Zain Eni Noreni , Ghazali Puspa Liza , Wan Daud Wan Mohd Nazri
Published: June 2023

This study is going to ascertain the contributing factor of non-performing financing in Islamic banks in Malaysia. Purpose – This study aims to investigate the specific bank characteristics as well as macroeconomic variables. Methodology/approach –Twelve local Islamic banks would be the focus for this study starting from period 2009 until 2018 which are before pandemic. The annual report has been used as the primary source for the financial data. While for the macroeconomics data, DataStream database has been used. Panel data approach was used to investigate the data and all the determining factor from both factors were regressed against non-performing financing.  Findings – This study found that just two bank-specific characteristics, bank size and capitalization, showed a significant negative link with non-performing financing. While the other variables from macroeconomic factors does not give any important impact on non-performing financing for the Islamic banks in Malaysia.
Determinants of Financial Performance and Their Impact on Firm Value in the Building Construction Industry Sub-Sector
Authors: Salim M. Noor , Sudjono Sudjono , Suratno Suratno
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of intellectual capital, managerial ownership, company size and company financial performance on firm value. This research was conducted at building construction industry sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the observation period from 2017 – 2021. A total sample of 9 companies was obtained using a purposive sampling technique. This study used panel data regression analysis with STATA 17 software. The results showed that intellectual capital had a positive and significant effect on the company's financial performance, while managerial ownership and company size had a negative and significant effect. Intellectual capital has a positive and insignificant effect on firm value, while managerial ownership and firm size have a negative and significant effect. The company's financial performance has a positive and significant effect on firm value, and is able to mediate the influence of intellectual capital on firm value. However, the company's financial performance is not able to mediate the effect of managerial ownership and company size on firm value. This research will have an impact on increasing understanding and consideration for investors when making decisions to invest in the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
Mediation Effect Of Customer Satisfaction Between Promotion Mix Elements And Customer Buying Behavior In Education Sector Of Ethiopia
Authors: Kant Shashi , Adula Metasebia
Published: June 2023

Present investigation conducted to check the mediation effect of customer satisfaction between promotion mix elements and customer buying behavior in education sector of Ethiopia. The researchers employed mixed method research strategy and cross sectional sequential explanatory research design. In addition to this, archival data was collected from the educational universities public relation offices. Sampling method used was purposive and simple random sampling to get the sample from the targeted population. Lastly, AMOS version 26 and SPSS vs22 were used for data analysis. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test was used to measure of sampling Adequacy. Mahalanobis' distance (MD) as a statistical measure based on a chi-square distribution was employed to check the extent to which cases are adjusted with multivariate outliers. SEM model fitness results showed the complete mediation i.e the entire (or total) effect of Promotion Mix Elements on a Customer Buying Behavior is transmitted through Customer Satisfaction. Thus, the Promotion Mix Elements have no direct effect on the Customer Buying Behavior; rather, its entire effect is indirect. Thus, mediation role of Customer Satisfaction was really happening in a given model, but the total effect is significant simply because the sample size is very large, or assumptions for the test of the total effect were met.
DEVELOPMENT OF BRASSICA NAPUS L. LINES FOR HIGH YIELD AND ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Authors: AWAN AR , ABBAS M , HASSAN A , SARDAR S , AKBAR S , NAEEM A , QADIR MS , ALI W , NAWAZ MS , AQEEL M , MAHMOOD N
Published: June 2023

Heterosis and combining ability were calculated for 13 different morphological, yield, and quality-related traits of 18 F1 Brassica napus hybrids developed through line × tester mating design using 6 lines and 3 testers along with their parents. Line × tester ANOVA revealed highly significant results among all characters except for primary branches per plant. ZM-R-2 (tester) was identified as a good general combiner for, days to 50% flowering, days to 50% siliqua formation, linolenic acid (%), number of secondary branches, siliquae per plant, and seeds per siliqua, while ZM-R-6 for 100-seed weight, protein, and oleic acid percentage. ZM-R-11 × ZM-R-2 was identified as a good specific combiner for days to flowering, 50% flowering, and 50% siliqua (-5.19**, -4.70**, -5.37**), while ZM-M-6 × ZM-R-2, ZN-M-9 × ZM-R-6, ZN-R-8 × ZM-R-6, Shiralee × ZM-R-2 were good specific combiners for seeds per siliqua, 100-seed weight, oil, and protein percentage, respectively. Highly significant and desired mid-parent heterosis was observed for ZM-R-7 × ZM-R-2 for different morphological and quality traits like linolenic acid content and Shiralee × ZM-R-2 for oil (24.87**) and protein content (19.27**). Positive mid parental heterosis for oleic acid (46.81**), linoleic acid, and seed yield plant-1 were observed in ZM-R-7 × ZM-R-10 and ZN-M-9 × ZM-R-10. These hybrids can be utilized as a source of genetic material for future breeding programs.
Hermeneutika Paul Ricoer
Authors: Sungkar Syakieb
Published: June 2023

Rute utama untuk memahami dunia adalah dengan membaca seolah-olah dunia itu adalah teks, atau setidaknya, membaca teks adalah cara terbaik untuk memahami dunia. Ricoeur menawarkan konsep distanctiation, di mana ada jarak antara pencipta teks dengan kondisi kultural ketika ia menulis teks tersebut. Kemampuan teks bertahan menembus sejarah, membuat pembaca terpisah dari pengarangnya dalam ruang dan waktu. Pembaca mendapatkan dunia yang dibangun teks itu ternyata dapat menjelaskan situasi dirinya. Sehingga apa yang harus ditafsirkan dari teks adalah dunia yang ditawarkan (proposed world) yang dihuni para pembaca yang memproyeksikan dirinya sendiri.
Menimbang Kebahagiaan Bersama Aristoteles: Sebuah Tinjauan Filosofis
Authors: Kapitan Antonius
Published: June 2023

Aristoteles, salah satu filsuf klasik Yunani merumuskan pemikirannya tentang kebahagiaan dalam maha karyanya, Ethica Nicomachea. Kebahagiaan yang diperjuangkan manusia sesungguhnya termaktub dalam diri manusia itu sendiri. Kebahagiaan dicari dan senantiasa diimpikan manusia karena ia merupakan kebaikan tertinggi (the ultimate good) yang selalu menjadi tujuan terakhir (teleion) setiap tindakan khas manusia. Tindakan khas manusia adalah tindakan berkeutamaan yang senantiasa dilakukan dalam terang pemikiran yang lurus (orthos logos; correct reason). Aktualisasi keutamaan moral dan keutamaan intelektual sebagai bagian utuh dari aktivitas jiwa manusia dalam bentuk tindakan moral dan aktivitas kontemplasi hal-hal luhur dan Ilahi memastikan manusia menggapai kebahagiaan. Dengan lain perkataan, manusia yang makin manusiawi dapat merasakan dan mengalami kebahagiaan.
Persahabatan dalam pandangan Dekonstruksi
Authors: Ruhupatty Chris
Published: June 2023

Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang bagaimana dekonstruksi menyingkapkan ke-tidak-simetris-an pandangan Aristoteles tentang persahabatan. Ke-tidak-simetris-an itu dijelaskan oleh Derrida melalui frasa: “Wahai sahabat-sahabatku, tidak ada sahabat.” Derrida juga menunjukkannya melalui pandangan Heidegger, Schmitt, dan Kant yang terlebih dahulu telah mengkaji persahabatan Aristotelian. Pada akhirnya, sebagai sebuah kesimpulan, Derrida menyatakan ke-tidak-simetris-an ini menunjukkan bahwa persahabatan Aristotelian tidak lebih dari sekadar sebuah idea tentang hubungan manusia, dan tidak pernah muncul dalam realitas konkret.
Hidup Bahagia? —Etika Epikuros
Authors: Gunawan Boston
Published: June 2023

Salah satu sistem filsafat kuno yang paling menarik dan relevan hingga zaman modern ini adalah Epikureanisme — sebuah gagasan yang berasal dari seorang filsuf abad ke-3 SM yang bernama Epikuros. Meski dunia telah jauh berubah sejak Epikuros tiada, persoalan hidup seperti kekhawatiran akan kematian, penderitaan, bagaimana sebaiknya manusia hidup, dan arti kebahagiaan tetap ada hingga saat ini dalam bentuk bervariasi. Perspektif Epikuros tetap relevan dan berharga. Epikureanisme adalah salah satu dari lima aliran besar filsafat Yunani kuno yang saling bersaing (dalam hal penganut) dengan Platonisme, Aristotelianisme, Stoikisme, dan Skeptisisme. Epikuros melihat dunia dan bagaimana terciptanya dunia dengan cara berbeda. Hal itu kemudian terkait dengan cara Epikurean memandang kehidupan, kematian dan bagaimana sebaiknya bersikap terhadap dewa-dewa. Epikureanisme selalu dianggap ajaran yang kontroversial, dan pandangan Epikuros tentu tidak dapat diterima begitu saja tanpa pengawasan kritis.
Kemolekan yang Ambivalen: Membaca Lukisan Mooi Indie dengan Perspektif Pascakolonialisme
Authors: Wirajati Yohanes De Britto
Published: June 2023

Periode merebaknya karya-karya lukis mooi indie di Hindia Belanda merupakan sebuah potongan sejarah seni rupa Indonesia yang bercerita mengenai pertemuan antara teknik dan estetika seni rupa barat dengan gagasan tentang moleknya panorama Hindia Belanda (Indonesia). Artikel ini kemudian menganalisis periode tertentu dengan menggunakan perspektif teoritis Pascakolonialisme untuk menjawab beberapa pertanyaan, yaitu: (1) Uraian macam apa yang dapat disusun tentang seni lukis mooi indie? (2) Gejala sosial-budaya apa yang dapat dijadikan landasan argumentasi? dan (3) Bagaimana seni lukis mooi indie tersebut menggerakan dialog seni rupa di Indonesia? Dengan menggunakan metode studi pustaka dan dan pendekatan dekonstruksi sebagai kerangka kerjanya, maka didapatkan kesimpulan bahwa seni lukis mooi indie adalah contoh yang baik untuk mengejawantahkan fenomena ambivalensi subjek terjajah akibat pola hubungan patron-klien pada relasi dalam medan seni rupa Hindia Belanda. Implikasinya, keindahan alam dan eksotisme penduduk Hindia Belanda yang termanifestasikan dalam objek-objek lukisan mooi indie semakin menegaskan Hindia Belanda sebagai “Timur” yang dikonstruksi melalui cara pandang Orientalisme ala orang-orang Eropa, khususnya Belanda, sebagai “Barat”.
Dunia Christina
Authors: Hartanto R.E.
Published: June 2023

Dua kunci sukses perupa representasional, yaitu mempunyai bakat observasi sehingga mereka akan diam, mengamati, dan melukis obyek tersebut sampai ke setiap rincinya. Dan sebuah penghayatan tertentu, serupa dengan seorang aktor yang sedang membawakan peran. Penghayatan ini mensyaratkan sebuah penyatuan tertentu antara sang subyek dan obyeknya. Karena tidak suka menggunakan kursi roda, Christina biasa ngésot menggunakan kekuatan bahu, lengan, dan panggulnya. Respons empatik Andy Wyeth terhadap hidup Christina yang sulit sebagai penyandang disabilitas, begitu kuat sampai ia menciptakan lukisan “Dunia Christina” yang kemudian dikoleksi oleh MOMA dan membuatnya terkenal.
Tubuh Yoga: Refleksi Filsafat Tubuh Merleau-Ponty
Authors: Widdyantoro Yudhi
Published: June 2023

Tubuh, bagi praktisi yoga sangat esensial sebagaimana menurut fenomenologi Merleau-Ponty. Lewat tubuhlah praktisi yoga berlatih. Dalam yoga, keberadaan sisi batin (mind) diberi perhatian yang tidak kalah pentingnya, jika mengacu pada Yoga Sutra karya Patanjali.
Dreams
Authors: Sungkar Anna
Published: June 2023

Dreams atau mimpi-mimpi, bagi Syakieb Sungkar mempunyai banyak arti. Arti pertama adalah itu hanya sekedar mimpi yang muncul dari alam bawah sadar, sehingga semesta yang diciptakan pada lukisan jadi terlihat kacau, tidak logis, berantakan, dan salah tempat. Hal itu terlihat pada karya yang berjudul “Making out in the Sky”. Sebuah lukisan yang kejadian sebenarnya ia dapatkan dari mimpi. Nasib yang sama terjadi pada karya “Bustle on the Side Road”, kita tidak akan mendapat penjelasan ‘makhluk-makhluk’ itu sedang sibuk apa. Namun yang dirasakan adalah, Syakieb sedang membawa pemirsa ke negeri antah-berantah, di mana semua tokoh dalam lukisannya terlihat tidak mempunyai motif yang jelas dalam melakukan tindakan.
Mimpi Itu Asyik
Authors: Mohamad Goenawan
Published: June 2023

Karya-karya seni rupa Syakieb Sungkar kali ini bermain dengan yang absurd. Dalam deskripsi Anna Sungkar yang pas,  “kacau, tidak logis, berantakan, dan salah tempat.” Lukisan Syakieb bergerak antara fantasi dan bukan fantasi,   warna dan bentuk yang ramai, ganjil,  provokatif, becanda, berolok-olok.
Makna Tergantung Preferensi Pemirsanya
Authors: Irianto Asmudjo J
Published: June 2023

Pada pameran Dreams di galeri Cemara 6, karya-karya yang ditampilkan mempunyai keberagaman gaya lukis. Syakieb Sungkar sebagai perupanya, dengan sadar bermain-main dan mengeksplorasi serta mengolah banyak gaya, untuk masing-masing pemikiran yang ingin disampaikannya. Hal itu sesungguhnya melawan kecenderungan senirupa komersial yang ingin menyeragamkan suatu pameran tunggal dengan satu gaya yang terbatas. Agar tujuan komersialnya lebih mudah tercapai. Diskursus yang muncul dalam pameran itu ditampilkan dalam bentuk dialog imajiner antara penulis dengan perupanya (dalam huruf miring).
Blockchain based Certificate Validation
Authors:   JSS Academy of technical education, Noida, India, Jain Rachna ,   Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India,   Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India,   Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India,   Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India, Dhand Geetika , Sheoran Kavita , Malik Shaily , Jatana Nishtha
Published: June 2023

Certificate management is a tedious task for any university or any other organization. These schemes impose problems in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Checking the validity and preserving the security of these documents is of utmost importance. In this work, we have devised a blockchain-based solution for preventing malfunctioning in certificate validation which is an important step for any university. Each certificate is uploaded in its hash format and is stored using blockchain. The hashes are stored in unique transactions in nodes, which are deployed on a private network. Using the SHA-256 hashing algorithm, the certificates are uploaded into the system and can be viewed by anyone with the right credentials. Due to the usage of blockchain technology, the certificates are stored in a decentralized manner, which ensures there is no central point of failure. Any changes in the uploaded document need to be validated by other nodes. This paper also improvises that when certificate uploading is required new nodes are added, instead of modifying the past blocks. This work provides a very user-friendly app where any user with the right credentials can upload documents. In this work, digitized documents are stored using Inter Planetary File System (IPFS) which is distributed method of storage. Our theoretical analysis proves that it is a user-friendly application with the security of blockchain technology in partnership with IPFS. Only the issuer can upload documents and others can only view them. Using our proposed solution, problem of malicious certificates can be tackled with E-certification. The proposed method solves all the issues of storing, validating, and sharing documents. Chaotic Map technique is used in hash generation which is quite simple to implement. The proposed approach Chaotic Key based Certificate validation (CK-Cert) provides a hassle-free solution for certificate managements since it better manages the block size as compared to previously proposed techniques (PBCert and CertChain) as discussed with the help of graphs.
Neutrosophic Framework to Analysis Factors in Leadership and Policy Undergraduate Students: A Case Study
Authors:   Management Department, Applied College, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Ajabnoor Nouran
Published: June 2023

Based on evidence choices on the transition from in-person to digital delivery of leadership and policy classes to learners in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic are crucial given the significance of establishing leadership abilities throughout school. The purpose of this brief study is to locate useful instructional methods for analyzing factors of undergraduates' digital leadership and policy classes. This paper used the concept of multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) due to various factors. The concept of a neutrosophic set is used to deal with uncertain data. Effective and adaptable tools, MCDM may be used for a wide range of environmental issues. The essay suggests an innovative approach to the problem of factors of leadership and policy in education. The neutrosophic step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis (SWARA) approach is used to analyze the factors of leadership and policy in education (FLPE).
Neutrosophic Nonlinear Models
Authors:   Faculty of Informatics Engineering, Al-Sham Private University, Damascus, Syria, Jdid Maissam
Published: June 2023

Nonlinear programming is an important and essential part of operations research and is more comprehensive than linear programming, its applications have spread in all branches of science, engineering, physics, chemistry, management, economic and military fields, etc. Nonlinear programming can also be used in forecasting, estimation, applied statistics and determining the costs resulting from the production, purchase and storage of goods, the mathematical model is a nonlinear model if any of the vehicles of the target or constraints are nonlinear statements and may be nonlinear statements In both, after neutrosophic science has achieved a great development in most fields of science, it was necessary to reformulate nonlinear models according to its concepts, we present in this research a study of neutrosophic nonlinear dependencies and neutrosophic nonlinear models as a prelude to future research through which we study some methods of solving neutrosophic nonlinear models.