bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on Experience about Experience, Collaboration, and Inquiry Based Curriculum in University
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Kim Heeran , Kwon Danam
Published: January 2024

This research aims to explore the experience and significance of educational curriculum innovation in higher education by conducting a case study on development and implementation of a curriculum named IU-EXCEL The IU-EXCEL has been created by University I in Korea and focuses on experience, collaboration, and enquiry-based learning. This research investigates the experiences of professors and students, as well as the factors influencing the outcomes and impacts of this educational approach through the analysis of diverse materials in relation to IU-EXCEL such as reports on the development of this curriculum, interviews, meetings for the curriculum’s development, and observations of classes, The research findings reveal several key points. Firstly, in examining professors’ experiences with the curriculum, it was evident that they were encountering new experiences amidst a balance between comfort and challenge, and between criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessment methods. Secondly, when examining students’ experiences with this curriculum, it was noted that students tend to separate theory from experience in their understanding and perceive criterion-referenced assessment as unfair. Thirdly, the outcomes of the EXCEL curriculum included enhancement of job-specific competencies, personal growth, and relationship building. Finally, success factors for this curriculum included professors’ attitudes toward teaching and relationships within the school community. Based on these research findings, suggestions for improving the experience, collaboration, and enquiry-based curriculum have been proposed.
A Qualitative Research on the Life Experience of Over 20 Years Experienced Speech Pathologists
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Hwang Jieun , Kim Jinhoon , Lee Eunju
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to take an in-depth look at the lives of experienced speech therapists. The research participants were five speech-language pathologists with more than 20 years of experience, who analyzed the data collected through individual in-depth interviews were coded to categorized the themes. From this process, Six large themes emerged and Small themes emerged only in the first, second, fourth, and fifth large themes. 1. Meeting speech therapy for the first time: ‘meet people’, ‘study hard’, ‘make my first voyage’, 2. Working as a speech-language pathologist: ‘To my colleagues going out to sea together’, ‘To hold the helm with parents’, ‘My compass was always pointed at the children’, 3. Struggling to be ethical, 4. Thinking about retirement: ‘Now I can ride the waves skillfully...’, ‘Before dropping anchor and retiring’ 5. Leave a message for juniors: ‘Feel Fresh, Novel, Enviable’, ‘Feel Sorry, Pity, Commendable’, 6. Reflecting on my life: All those moments filled my life. Based on the results, we discussed the circumstances under which they first started in speech-language pathology, what motivated them to stay in the profession for the long term, maintaining ethical behavior, changes over the course of their careers, and retirement.
A Narrative Exploration of the Identity of Unmarried Father who lives as an Existential Father rather than his biological father: The Story of a Father who Raises a Child who is not his own blood
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Kang Rahyeon
Published: January 2024

This study narratively explores the identity of an unmarried father who is raising a child even though he is not his biological child. The researcher approached the narrative inquiry suggested by Clandinin and Connelly(2002) solved various stories that can dismantle the meaning of the child and the blood-centered family along with the difficulty of raising the unmarried child. The collected data were reconstructed in order of time to analyze the placeness, interaction, etc. As a result, 10 themes appeared. The subject is “A woman who is ignorant”, “My life saved from the dangers of abortion”, “Far away from the family and falling into hell”, “Child-up is the father’s hard work”, “Payment of debts that saved a baby’s life”, “The return of a child’s biological mother is not a family reunion but an amplification of disbelief”, “A child’s biological mother who can not break her relationship with a sponsor’s lover poisons her child”, “Education for children’s emotions that have not been neglected in the double of occupation and nurturing”, “Whistle birds looking for cuckoo cubs in genetic resemblance”, It is a “Spokesperson for single daddies living in hiding”.
Clinical Adaptation Experience of Nurses Who Graduated After an Alternative On-Campus Practicum for Clinical Practice: Application of the Grounded Theory Methodology
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Kim Young-Ju , Ahn Sung-Yun , Kim Jeong-Yeon
Published: January 2024

This research was conducted to deeply explore the clinical adaptation processes of new nurses who graduated after undergoing alternative on-campus practicums during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea. The researchers used Strauss and Corbin’s (1998) grounded theory research method to derive a specific theory regarding the clinical adaptation experiences of newly graduated nurses working in hospitals with over 300 beds, after conducting more than half of their clinical practicum as on-campus practicum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the processes of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding, 22 concepts, 21 subcategories, and 8 categories were identified. The central phenomenon of ‘Struggling endlessly to break free from the new shell and standing alone as a nurse who perseveres and does their part’ emerged through interactive strategies. The results were further subdivided into proactive adaptive, supportive willful, and realistic accommodating types, depending on the degree and style of determination for rapid clinical adaptation. This study provides a theoretical framework that explains the clinical adaptation process of newly graduated nurses who completed alternative on-campus clinical practicum during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the central phenomenon of ‘Struggling endlessly to break free from the new shell.’ It also serves as foundational data for the development of programs aimed at improving on-campus practicum and clinical adaptation in situations like COVID-19, where clinical practicum experiences are lacking.
Program Peningkatan Keterampilan Teknologi Informasi Pada Guru Dan Staf Yayasan Pendidikan Bina Islami Banjarmasin
Authors: Amin Muhammad , Mahalisa Galih
Published: January 2024

Pada Program Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (PPM) ini kami akan melaksanakan Programpeningkatan keterampilan penggunaan teknologi informasi Untuk para Pengajar Dan StafTata Usaha Pada Yayasan Pendidikan Bina Islami Banjarmasin. Yayasan tersebut menaungiSekolah Mts (Madrasah Tsanawiyah), MI (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah) dan RA (RaudhatulAthfal). Permasalahan mitra yaitu sebagai yayasan yang menaungi sekolah yang berbasisislami mereka mengerjakan semua laporan, pengajaran dan administrasi masih secaramanual, yaitu hanya menggunakan pencatatan menggunakan buku saja. Untuk itu kami akanmemberikan Pelatihan – pelatihan berbasis komputer yaitu mengenai penerimaan siswa baruberbasis sistem Informasi, membuat media pembelajaran interaktif untuk meningkatkanketerampilan para pengajar dan staf tata usaha sebagai Pengabdian Kepada MasyarakatDosen UNISKA Banjarmasin.
Peningkatan Literasi Keuangan Syariah Pada Karyawan Perumdam Tirta Kampar
Authors: Sudirman Wahyu Febri Ramadhan , Fithriyana Rinda , Syaipudin Muhammad , Reza Saru , Winario Mohd , Mardiyah Suci
Published: January 2024

Pelaksanaan pengabdian yang kami lakukan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi keuangan syariah pada karyawan Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum (Perumdam) Tirta Kampar. Dalam era globalisasi dan perkembangan pesat di sektor keuangan, pemahaman yang mendalam tentang prinsip-prinsip ekonomi Islam dan pengelolaan keuangan yang sesuai dengan prinsip syariah menjadi semakin penting. Oleh karena itu, kami mengambil inisiatif untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kepada karyawan Perumdam Tirta Kampar agar mereka dapat memanfaatkan potensi keuangan syariah dengan baik. Melalui program ini, kami menyadari bahwa karyawan Perumdam Tirta Kampar adalah bagian integral dari perekonomian lokal dan memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam pengelolaan keuangan mereka sendiri. Namun, kurangnya pemahaman tentang prinsip-prinsip keuangan syariah dapat menjadi hambatan bagi mereka dalam memanfaatkan peluang ekonomi yang ada. Oleh karena itu, kami berkomitmen untuk membantu karyawan Perumdam Tirta Kampar dalam meningkatkan literasi keuangan syariah mereka. Kegiatan ini akan memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang manfaat dan keuntungan dari pengelolaan keuangan syariah yang bertanggung jawab dan berkelanjutan. Dengan adanya program peningkatan literasi keuangan syariah ini, kami berharap karyawan perumdam tirta kampar akan menjadi lebih sadar dan terampil dalam mengelola keuangan mereka sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip syariah. Hal ini tidak hanya akan memberikan manfaat bagi karyawan secara individu, tetapi juga bagi masyarakat secara luas. Dengan pemahaman yang baik tentang keuangan syariah, karyawan dapat berkontribusi pada pembangunan ekonomi syariah yang inklusif dan berkelanjutan di Kampar.
Manajemen Ekuitas Dan Likuiditas Pada Bank Syariah Di Indonesia
Authors: Jufendri Jufendri , Nurnasrina Nurnasrina , Sunandar Heri
Published: January 2024

Tujuan - Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa proses manajemen ekuitas dan liabilitas pada bank-bank syariah di Indonesia.
Metode - Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normative atau studi kepustakaan yang dialkukan dengan cara mengamati secara mendalam terhadap tema yang spesifik untuk menemukan jawaban dari setiap permasalahan yang sedang diteliti.
Hasil - Ekuitas adalah hak pemilik atas aset perusahaan setelah semua kewajiban dilunasi. Equitas (Equity) juga sering disebut dengan Aset Bersih (Net Assets) atau Aset yang dikurangi dengan Kewajiban. Ekuitas sebuah perusahan dapat berasal dari penambahan modal dari pemilik (investasi dari pemilik) ataupun laba dari kegiatan usahanya. Kondisi likuiditas bank dipengaruhi oleh faktor eksternal dan internal. Faktor eksternal adalah faktor yang tidak dapat dikendalikan sedangkan faktor internal adalah yang dapat dikendalikan oleh bank. Faktor eksternal kondisi ekonomi dan moneter. Karakteristik deposan, kondisi pasar uang, peraturan. Sedangkan faktor internal sangat tergantung pada pengelolaan setiap instrumen likuiditas bank.  
Originalitas – Penelitian ini berusaha mengungkap proses manajemen ekuitas dan liabilitas pada bank-bank syariah di Indonesia.
Implikasi – Penelitian mengenai manajemen ekuitas dan liabilitas bermanfat bagi pihak bank syariah dalam mengelola harta dan kewajiban yang dimiliki, terkushus untuk faktor eksternal yang tidak dapat dikendalikan oleh bank seperti kondisi ekonomi dan moneter, karakterisistik deposan, kondisi pasar uang, peraturan.
Hierarki Hukum Perbankan Syariah Di Indonesia
Authors: Rahmawati Rahmawati , Nurnasrina Nurnasrina , Sunandar Heri
Published: January 2024

Tujuan - Penelitian ini membahas tentang hierarki hukum pada perbankan syariah. Permasalahan yang sering terjadi yakni efektifitas peran hierarki hukum dalam tatanan hukum perbankan syariah yang terkadang belum berjalan signifikan, sehingga akan berdampak pada efektifitas hukum di perbankan syariah, kajian atas permasalahan regulasi perbankan syariah menjadi sebuah diskursus yang harus ditemukan solusinya.
Metode - Peneliti menggunakan penelitian kepustakaan (library research) untuk mengkaji lebih dalam mengenai hirarki hukum pada perbankan syariah dengan metode tematik.
Hasil - Hasil penelitian ini menemukan Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia memiliki dua landasan hukum, sumber hukum Islam dan sumber hukum positif yang didukung oleh regulasi pemerintah, hal ini diperkuat oleh Undang-Undang No. 21 Tahun 2008 Tentang Perbankan  Syariah. Hierarki hukum perbankan syariah terdiri dari berbagai bentuk yakni Undang-undang, Peraturan Bank Indonesia, Peraturan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), dan Fatwa Dewan Syariah Nasional (DSN). Keberadaan hukum perbankan syariah mempertegas pentingnya kedudukan hukum Islam dalam sistem hukum nasional. Terakhir, keberadaan hirearki regulasi ini memperkuat eksistensi perbankan syariah dalam menjalankan aktivitas oprasional dan bisnis.
Originalitas - Penelitian ini mengungkapkan permasalahan efektifitas peran hierarki hukum dalam tatanan hukum perbankan syariah yang belum berjalan dengan baik yang secara signifikan berdampak pada efektifitas hukum di perbankan syariah.
Implikasi - Hirarki hukum dalam perbankan syariah akan mempermudah pihak bank dalam membuat roadmap program-program pengembangan terpadu perbankan syariah.
The Influence of Price, Location and Word Of Mouth on Purchasing Decisions at Green Resto
Authors: Ananda Anggita Putri , Sari Anita Kartika , Fatchurrohman Mochamad
Published: January 2024

The rise of marketing activities in the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector is something that is familiar even though it is inseparable from competition in the business world. Consumer purchasing decisions are important for SMEs, one of which is the Green Resto restaurant in Surabaya. This study measures the extent to which Purchase Decisions can be measured through the variables Price, Location, and Word of Mouth. This research is a quantitative research using multiple linear regression data analysis techniques assisted by the SPSS 25 program. The data from this study were taken from the results of questionnaires distributed to 97 respondents who are customers of Green Resto. The results showed that Price, Location and Word of Mouth had a partial or simultaneous and significant effect on purchasing decisions at Green Resto. Where the price has a partial and significant effect on purchasing decisions at Green Resto. Location has a partial and significant effect on purchasing decisions at Green Resto. Word of Mouth has a partial and significant effect on purchasing decisions at Green Resto. And as a whole it can be said that Price, Location and Word of Mouth have a simultaneous and significant effect on purchasing decisions at Green Resto.
ERP-Based Management Information System for MSMEs in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Hasanah Nur , Saputra Dhanar Intan Surya , Hiiyatin Dewi LaeIa
Published: January 2024

This study is a systematic literature review on ERP-Based Management Information Systems for MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in Indonesia. Through an analysis of previous studies, the findings show that the use of ERP can integrate various business functions in one integrated system, automate business processes, and provide fast access to real-time information, thereby increasing the operational efficiency and productivity of MSMEs. The research method in this paper is carried out systematically, starting with identifying research questions and determining the paper's contribution. Furthermore, a search strategy was carried out, selecting relevant and quality documents and extracting data to produce output in this study. The results show that ERP provides integrated data access, enables better and more informed decision-making, and helps plan business growth better. Although ERP adoption requires initial investment and wise management, the use of ERP has proven to impact the competitiveness and growth of MSMEs in Indonesia positively. This study will provide an in-depth understanding of the ERP-Based Management Information System and contribute to developing strategies and policies that support the growth and sustainability of the MSME sector in Indonesia.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN FASILITAS KAMPUS TERHADAP KEPUASAN MAHASISWA ANGKATAN 2018-2021 DI INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI & BISNIS MASTER PEKANBARU
Authors: Novriavani Novriavani , Winario Mohd , Zakir Muhammad , Khairi Rifqil
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan dan fasilitas kampus terhadap kepuasan mahasiswa angkatan 2018-2021 di Institut Teknologi & Bisnis Master Pekanbaru. Objek penelitian adalah seluruh mahasiswa Institut Teknologi & Bisnis Master Pekanbaru, dari angkatan 2018-2021 dengan total mahasiswa sebanyak 998 orang mahasiswa dengan sample sebanyak 90 orang mahasiswa. Teknik analisis yang di gunakan teknik analisis regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji normalitas, uji R2, uji T dan uji F. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa variabel kualitas pelayanan dengan nilai t-hit sebesar 6,286 dan nilai t-tab sebesar 1,987. Sehingga t-hit > t-tab sehingga 6,286 > 1,987 yang artinya Kualitas Pelayanan (X1) secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan mahasiswa (Y) di Institut Teknologi Dan Bisnis Master Pekanbaru. Sedangkan variabel fasilitas kampus dengan nilai t-hit sebesar 3,404 dan nilai t-tab sebesar 1,987. Sehingga t-hit > t-tab sehingga 3,404 > 1,987 yang artinya fasilitas kampus (X2) secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan mahasiswa (Y) di Institut Teknologi Dan Bisnis Master Pekanbaru. Dengan demikian maka Ho ditolak dan H1 diterima. Artinya terdapat pengaruh secara signifikan antara kualitas pelayanan dan fasilitas kampus dengan kepuasan mahasiswa angkatan 2018-2021 di Institut Teknologi & Bisnis Master Pekanbaru. Kesimpulannya adalah bahwa nilai Adjusted R Square  sebesar 0,704 atau 70,4% berarti kualitas pelayanan dan fasilitas kampus berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan mahasiswa angkatan 2018-2021 di Institut Teknologi & Bisnis Master Pekanbaru.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN PROMOSI PENJUALAN TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENJUALAN MENURUT PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI ISLAM (Studi Kasus : UMKM Bakery Di Kecamatan Bengkalis - Bantan Kabupaten Bengkalis)
Authors: Kurnialis Sri , Mahyarni Mahyarni , Zulhadi Trian
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk menganalisa pengaruh Produk, Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Promosi Penjualan Terhadap Peningkatan Penjualan Menurut Perspektif Ekonomi Islam. Penelitian  ini menggunakan metode  kuantitatif dengan  analisis  regresi  berganda.Sampel  sebesar  96 responden  menggunakan  teknik  Accidental  sampling yang  daimbil  dari  UMKM Bakery yang berada di Kecamatan Bengkalis-Bantan Kabupaten Bengkalis. Hasil penelitian   menunjukkan   bahwa   variabel   label   kualitas produk berpengaruh   terhadap   peningkatan penjualan. Variabel kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap peningkatan penjualan. variabel promosi penjualan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap peningkatan penjualan. Penelitian  ini  berusaha  mengungkapkan pengaruh Produk, Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Promosi Penjualan Terhadap Peningkatan Penjualan Menurut Perspektif Ekonomi Islam. Penelitian  ini  memberikan  wawasan  penting  bagi  UMKM Bakery yang berada Di Kecamatan Bengkalis-Bantan Kabupaten Bengkalis, untuk  memahami  faktor-faktor  yang  mempengaruhi  peningkatan penjualan.  Dengan  memperhatikan kualiktas produk,  kualitas pelayanan, dan promosi penjualan  dapat  mengoptimalkan  strategi  penjualan dan  pengembangan produk UMKM Bakery untuk memenuhi kebutuhan dan preferensi konsumen di Kota Bengkalis.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE ENFERMAGEM VOLTADAS À PREVENÇÃO DE LESÃO POR PRESSÃO NO AMBIENTE HOSPITALAR
Authors: Santos Sousa Júnior Belarmino , Ramos de Lima Sarah Gabrielle , Lopes da Silva Brandão Bárbara Maria , Pinheiro Ramos Vânia , Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Eliane Maria
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: apresentar estratégias de enfermagem para a prevenção de Lesões por Pressão no ambiente hospitalar.
Métodos: revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada em julho de 2023. Para o levantamento dos artigos foi realizada buscas eletrônicas nas bases de dados: Base de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE)/ PubMed, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Índice Bibliográfico Español en Ciencias de la Salud (IBECS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Web of Science e Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL).
Resultados: a amostra foi composta por cinco estudos, que apresentaram ações estratégicas para uma cultura de prevenção das lesões pela equipe de enfermagem. As mais elencadas foram: mudança de decúbito e avaliação da pele.
Conclusões: o estudo permitiu sintetizar as principais estratégias de promoção e prevenção mais adotadas pela equipe de enfermagem para a redução de Lesões por Pressão no ambiente hospitalar.
Advantages of AI for healthcare in developing countries
Authors: Camci Arif , Aydin Alper
Published: January 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the capacity of computers or computer-controlled machines to undertake tasks typically necessitating human intelligence, encompassing processes such as reasoning, comprehension, generalisation, and learning from previous experiences.  Over the past few decades, AI has experienced a significant surge and has witnessed a societal transformation, particularly with the advent of OpenAI's public models. Subsequently, its applications have extended to various domains, including the medical field. Artificial Intelligence has been a game-changer in various fields, and healthcare is no exception. AI can learn how to predict the outcome based on the input data meaning these algorithms can analyse medical images to detect signs of diseases such as cancer or heart disease.  For developing countries, the focus often lies more on improving diagnostic capabilities rather than fine-tuning accuracy, given that lack of access to accurate diagnosis is a pressing issue. AI could help bridge this gap by providing faster and more reliable diagnostic support, especially in regions where there is a shortage of healthcare professionals or specialised medical facilities. This prompts the question: "Can AI find utility in healthcare within developing countries struggling with a great demand for doctors, and if so, how dependable and impactful could it potentially be?" We must also consider ethical, privacy, and regulatory aspects while advancing these technologies to ensure responsible and equitable deployment.
Functional representation of procedures for suppression of malicious activity in operating environment of computer system
Authors:   S.M. Shtemenko Krasnodar Higher-Education Military Academy, Stadnik A.N. , Skryl K.S. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Kupin D. S. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Korovin I. I. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Bashaeva E.R. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Published: January 2024

This article is the final one in a series of articles devoted to the functional representation of anti-virus protection measures in computer systems. It describes the functional model of the second stage of the process of preventing threats from the impact of malware on computer systems information resources - the stage of suppressing malicious activity in the operating environment of these systems. The results of the functional decomposition of this stage to the level of functions implemented in the process of performing procedures for auditing the normal functioning of the operating environment for the manifestation of anomalies in its behavior and response to manifestations of the threat of exposure to malware are presented. Mathematical models of time characteristics of these procedures are given
A study on self-regulatory capacity in learning English grammar of high schoolers in Gia Lai province
Authors: Uyen Le Nguyen Thanh , Hoa Nguyen Thi Quynh
Published: January 2024

This article is aimed at studying the self-regulatory capacity (SRC) of the 10th graders in Gia Lai province (10th GGP) in learning English grammar based on Dornyei [1]’s theoretical framework. This study focuses on five sub-capacities of the SRC (Commitment control (CMT), Metacognitive control (MTC), Environmental control (ENV), Emotional control (EM) and Satiation control (ST) with differences and similarities in SRC demonstrated by male and female 10th GGP in the process of learning English grammar. The findings show that the CMT and the ENV are the two most prominent abilities demonstrated while the ST and the EM are the two least prominent ones. While the male and female 10th GGP shared similarities in CMT, ENV and ST, the male 10th GGP have demonstrated the positive aspects of their MTC and EM more clearly than the female ones.
Entrepreneurial patterns and network leveraging in returnee entrepreneurship: a qualitative study of returnee entrepreneurs in Vietnam
Authors: Anh Truong Tran Tram , Tien Le Duc
Published: January 2024

Returnee entrepreneurship is one of the significant drivers for economic growth in emerging economies. Although returnee entrepreneurship research has provided a comprehensive picture of who returnee entrepreneurs are, little is known about the motivations behind their decision to return and the decision to engage in entrepreneurship. In addition, while the nature of motivation may affect how entrepreneurs leverage networks during their venture creation, the current returnee entrepreneurship literature has not studied this phenomenon in depth. As such, adopting a qualitative approach, we identified three returnee entrepreneurial patterns and their corresponding network leveraging among 13 cases of returnee entrepreneurs in Vietnam. Our study provides theoretical and practical contributions to the understanding of returnee entrepreneurial paths and network leveraging in returnee entrepreneurship context.
Investigating MNC’s patterns of learning in international expansion
Authors: Duy Tran Thi Ngoc
Published: January 2024

This study examines the application of learning when firms go internationally. From a qualitative approach based on the investigation of the market entry process, the author finds that the market entry process of a firm into a new foreign market contains two sequential stages with respective learning patterns. In the initial stage, as the firm's knowledge of the local market is limited, the firm tends to utilize exploitative learning to replicate its original advantage from its home country and exploratory learning to acquire knowledge of the local market; after that when the firm's local market knowledge is enhanced, the firm mainly utilizes exploitation and exploration to reconfigure its resources and competences and transform them into new resource reconfigurations to adapt to the local context.
ULTIMATE BEARING CAPACITY OF RING FOOTINGS ON SAND
Authors: Snodi Lamyaa Najah
Published: January 2024

The ultimate bearing capacity of ring footings for different conditions such as internal to external diameter ratio and angle of internal friction for sand is determined using the finite element program ELPLA Professional Edition, Version 9.0. A semi-empirical relation for determining the bearing capacity of ring footings that developed by other researchers is also described and used in compared. The value of ultimate bearing capacity is found to decrease significantly with an increase in (r =di/de), where di and de are the internal and external diameter of the ring, respectively. For larger values of internal friction angle of soil (), the magnitude of ultimate bearing capacity is seen to be higher than smaller values. The obtained results are compared with those available in the literature.
Characterization of α-amylase purified from Thermophilic Bacillus spp
Authors: Qurashi Abdul Aal Farhan
Published: January 2024

Partial characterization of α-amylase purified from Thermophilic Bacillus spp. were studied by using ammonium sulfate and ion-exchange. The results of gel-filtration were demonstrated that the molecular weight of purified enzyme was 51285 Dalton. The optimum pH for enzyme’s activity was pH = 9 and the enzyme showed stability at pH in the range pH 9 – 7. The optimum temperature for the enzyme’s activity was 70 an the enzyme showe thermo sta ility etween 40 to 70 to 15 minutes. The value of activation energy to convert the substrate (starch) into products reached to 9.56 kcal /mol. The averages value of Mechalis constant (km) and maximum velocity of enzyme (Vmax) were 0.72%, 10.4 mM/min respectively. The EDTA and NaN3 inhi its α-amylase activity while the calcium chlori e increases the enzyme activity an thermosta ility 145 70 to 90 for 10 minutes respectively, when adding 0.3 mM calcium chloride to the reaction solution.
Ecological Study of Fungi in the Mud –Flats of Tigris Edges in Baghdad
Authors: Abdulla A. Basit A. Sammad
Published: January 2024

In the present study, fungal flora of the uncolonized mud of Tigris edges was investigated . Known isolation techniques ,based on different concepts were used in a trail to distinguish between genera present in the active vegetative phase and others existing in the dormant spore phase . According to the frequency of isolation, the fungi reported are classified into 4 groups showing different existence patterns. Group (A) fungi, comprised genera and species that most probably occur in the active vegetative phase .Genera assigned to this group are: Fusarium ,Acremonium,Penicillium ,Mucor and Rhizopus. Fungi of group (B) which are Penicillium, Aspergillus, Alternaria and Ulocladium. occur partly in the active vegetative phase and partly in the dormant spore phase whilst members of groups (C)which include Aspergillus amstelodami only and (D) accommodate species with no particular trend, most likely exist only in the spore phase.
Study some of the nuclear characters of Samarium 148,150,152,154Sm isotopes in the IBM-1 framework
Authors: Resan Mohammed Juber
Published: January 2024

The interacting boson model IBM-1 has been applied to some 62Sm even-even isotopes .This study has included calculation of the positive-parity collectiv g-band and β,γ –degenerate bands of 148 62Sm, 150 62Sm, 152 62Sm and 154 62Sm isotopes and compared with experimental values of energy level. The used Hamiltonian parameters correspond to description close to the U(5)-SU(3). The potential energy surfaces E(β,γ) as function of geometrical parameter β and γ for these isotopes can be obtained where they were represented by contour lines and the minimum value of deformation factor βmin was fixed , which was in front of Emin, and so the γ factor. The transition from the spherical to the rotational shape can be observed in these isotopes. In the framework of IBM-1 , what we conclude from the energy spectra study and the geometrical picture of potential energy surface for these nuclei is that these nuclei are spherical shape (U(5)symmetry), prolate rotational shape (SU(3)symmetry) and deformed shape between these two symmetry limits in the U(5)-SU(3)transitional region .
Serum leptin level as a cardiovascular risk factor in type 2 diabetic patients
Authors: Abid-Oun Manar Abdulkareem , Issa Abdulkareem H. , Yahia Abdul-Kareem
Published: January 2024

Type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ) is a metabolic disease that is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis. Leptin is a hormone – like cytokine that is derived mainly from adipose tissue and has multiple functions. Recently, many vascular and atherogenic effects for leptin have been demonstrated. The aim was to study serum leptin level and its relationship with some cardiovascular risk factors in T2DM patients. Forty diabetic males with ischemic heart disease (IHD group), aged ≥ 40 years old, were compared with 40 diabetic males of similar ages who had no clinical history of IHD (DM group). Each main study group was divided into two subgroups according to the presence or absence of metabolic syndrome. The IHD group was also subdivided according to their clinical endpoints into stable angina pectoris (angina group), significant coronary artery disease on angiography (angiography group ) and myocardial infarction (MI group ). In addition to anthropometric measurements; serum lipid profile, thiobarbituric acid -reactive substances (TBARS) and leptin levels as well as plasma fibrinogen level were quantified .A highly significant increase of mean serum leptin level was observed in IHD group iin comparriison wiitth tthatt off DM grroup (11.56  10.27 vs. 7.39  3.54 ng /3ml, p<0.01). IIHD pattiientts showed a hiighlly siigniiffiicantt iincrrease iin serrum llevell offTBARS iin comparriison wiitth tthatt off DM grroup ((9.00  3.61vs. 6.65  2.41 mol (MDA)/L, P<0.001). The mean plasma level of fibrinogen is significantly higher in IHD group than in DM group (3.30  0.65 vs. 2.99  0.63 g/dl, p < 0.05). Serum leptin level was significantly higher in (angiography group) but not in (angina group) while the level was even lower in (MI group) when compared with that of DM group. A significant increase of mean serum leptin level was observed in IHD subgroup with non-metabolic syndrome in comparison with the D.M subgroup with non-metabolic syndrome (13.06  11.01 vs. 7.06  3.08 ng/ml, P<0.05). In IHD group, serum leptin level showed a positive correlation with BMI ,W/h ratio, serum TBARS, and plasma fibrinogen. In DM group, serum leptin level showed a positive correlation with BMI, W/h ratio, and plasma fibrinogen, while insignificantly correlated with TBARS. In conclusion, T2DM patients with IHD have an elevated serum leptin level that is associated with oxidative stress, inflammation and active or worsening ischemic heart disease independent of metabolic syndrome. Thus, serum leptin level could be an additional factor to assess cardiovascular risk
Comparative Study for the Hypoglycemic Effect of (Trigonella foenum-graecum )Seed, ( Syzygium aromaticum ) Fruit Extracts and Insulin in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Female Albino Mice
Authors: Isa Jawad Kadhim
Published: January 2024

The present study has been carried out to determine the hypoglycemic effect of (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed and (Syzygium aromaticum) fruit extracts administration as well as insulin injection in alloxan – induced diabetic female albino mice. Forty mice were randomaly assigned into two groups, control (10 mice) drenched with drinking water, while treated group (30 mice) were injected with alloxan (150 mg / kg) body weight. Treated group was further divided into three equal groups , first group drenched with (Trigonella foenum-graecum ) seed extracted (200 mg / kg .b .w ) , second group drenched with (Syzygium aromaticum ) fruit extracted ( 200 mg / kg .b .w ) , and third group injected with insulin ( 0.02 unit / mg / kg . b. w ) . The results revealed potent hypoglycemic effect of both (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed extract and (Syzygium aromaticum) fruit extract in diabetic groups which showed no significant differences when compared with that of control and Significant differences when compared with that of alloxan group . On the other hand (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed extract revealed more potency than (Syzygium aromaticum) fruit extract.
Design Microstrip Antenna Using Particle Swarm Optimization
Authors: Manaf Kadium Hussein
Published: January 2024

In this work, particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) models have been built for the design of microstrip antennas in various forms such as rectangular and equilateral triangle antenna. The analysis problem can be defined as to obtain resonant frequency for a given dielectric material and geometrical structure. This approach has a few advantages: giving a clearer and simpler representation of the problem, and totally avoiding binary encoding and decoding so as to simplify software programming. The antenna designed using PSO is implemented using Microwave Office software 7.1 produced in 2007.
Electron energy distribution and swarm parameters in DC Argon, Chlorine discharge and their mixtures
Authors: Gulala Muhammad Faraj
Published: January 2024

A study of electron energy distribution function and some swarm parameters in a DC discharge of pure Argon and chlorine is presented using Boltzmann transport equation. Moreover, the electron swarm parameters namely are: drift velocity and ionization coefficient.Reported electron cross-section data have been used in the calculation. The calculated distribution function are found to be remarked non-Maxwillian that have energy variations which reflect the import electron-molecule energy exchange processes It is notes that a small quantity of Cl2 affects the electron energy distribution function.
Viscerotropic Leishmaniasis; Diagnosis and species detection using the polymerase chain reaction with kinetoplast DNA-specific primers in Balb/c mice
Authors: Altamemy Abdulkareem Aakool
Published: January 2024

The study involves three groups of Balb/c mice, the first and second groups inoculated in the hind footpad (1 x 106), (3 x 106) stationary phase promastigotes of L. tropica respectively, the third group inoculated phosphate buffer saline. The aim of this study was to establish a murine model for human viscerotropic leishmaniasis, and the dissemination of L. tropica to visceral organs tissues of BALB/c mice in order to find out the ability to diagnosis the disease by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as recent application. The samples of liver tissues were collected and DNA was extracted by Promega DNA kit purification. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with kDNA specific primers was used firstly to distinguish the species of parasite which isolate from patient had cutaneous lesion acquired in Iraq where only L. major and L. tropica were expected to be the causative agents. The size difference between the PCR products of L. major and L. tropica allowed differential diagnosis. The smaller product (650 bp) could be identified as derived from L. major, whereas the larger product (800 bp) was due either to L. tropica or to a member of the L. donovani complex which yielded the same size of band. The same primers were used to detect the dissemination of parasites to visceral organs via extracted DNA from liver tissues of infected animals. PCR application was very high sensitive and early diagnosis in liver tissues as a substrate for PCR reaction, all animals of group (1) which infected with (106) promastigotes were negative result at (15) days post-infection, whereas three animals from group (2) which infected with (3x106) promastigotes showed positive result at the same period. All animals except one from group (1) showed positive results at (30) days post-infection. But at the later sequences days all animals were positive.
Behavior of compacted gypsiferous sandy Soil during soaking and leaching process
Authors: Hassan Obaid Abbas  , Saleem Mahmod Muarik
Published: January 2024

To study the behavior of compacted gypsiferous sandy soil during soaking and leaching process , samples were selected from a site at Baquba city .Soil has no gypsum, mixed with different amounts of gypsum ( 10%,20%,30% and 40% ). Experiments which are carried out on this soil ,indicated that by using of standard Proctor test, the maximum dry density decreased with the increase gypsum content and optimum moisture content decreased slightly initially and then increase until reached 18.4% and then decreased with increasing gypsum content . As expected, increasing gypsum content increase the settlement recorded during soaking and leaching process .The settlement obtained by soaking gypsiferous soil is more than that obtained by leaching process
Ecological study of some dominant species Chironominae (Chironomidae :Diptera ) as bio-indicator for water pollution in Tigris river Al Kut city / Iraq.
Authors: Suhair Sahib Abboud  , Al-Sariy Jameel Saad
Published: January 2024

Ecological study was conducted in Tigris River Al Kut city during the period (November 2013- April 2014) to see the volume of pollutants that arise into the river Within months study depending on the abundance and diversity of Chironomid species subfamily Chironominae(Chironomidae: Diptera). Ten species of Chironominae were identified Polypedilum aviceps was the most dominant made up 48.59%, Polypedilum tritum 33.19% , Einfeldia pagana 3.95% , Chironomus riparius 2.39% , Chironomus plumosus 2.39% , Chironomus piger 2.08%, Polypedilum brasenia 1.04% , Einfeldia natchitocheae 1.04% , Cryptochironomus sp. 0.73% and Paralauterborniella sp. 0.73% .Result of this study showed significant correlations between the species and several environmental parameters. Polypedilum tritum , E. natchitocheae, Paralauterborniella sp. this group showed significantly positive correlation ( p< 0.05) with PH, temperature and turbidity and showed significantly negative correlation( p<0.05 and 0.01) with water temperature and TDS.Also environmental parameters (DO, BOD) and the ten species of Chironomid showed significantly positive correlation (p< 0.05, 0.01) among stations study (S1,S2,S3) .
Hepatoprotective effect of Co-enzyme Q10 in rats treated with Hydrogen Peroxide
Authors: Haider Hafith Humaish
Published: January 2024

This study was carried out to investigate the role of Co enzyme Q10 in ameliorating the deleterious effect of oxidative stress induced by a high dose of Hydrogen peroxide.Twenty four male rats were divided into three equal groups. One served as control and Group1 treated with 0.75% H2O2 in drinking water for one month, and Group2 adminstrated orally Co Q10 with daily dose 1 mg /rat for 30 days. To assess the effect of H2O2 in drinking water with Co Q10 on the lipid profile, ALT, AST and histological changes were recorded. The present study demonstrated a clear alteration in the lipid profile of G2 and significant (P<0.05) decrease in serum TC, TAG, LDL-c and VLDL-c and increase the HDL-c . also the result exhibit significant (P<0.05) reduction in serum ALT and AST concentration in animal treated with Co Q10 comparing with the values in G1.Histological section of liver revealed that H2O2 initiate pathological lesion such aggregation mononeuclear cell, infiltration of inflammatory cell, moderate fatty change and cytoplasmic vaculation ,on the other hand, oral administration of Co Q10 completely regressed these lesion. In conclusion, the result of this study clarified the possibility of induction oxidative stress in rats in 30 days provided by 0.75% H2O2, and ameliorating the oxidative stress effect of H2O2 by administration of Co Q10.
The improvement of the chemical properties for Iraqi cement by adding local materials to extracted from waste
Authors: Muthanna Abdul Alhassan Alhelal  , Huda Rayhn Muhsar Algaim
Published: January 2024

In this paper we get improvement of the chemical properties for Iraqi cement by adding the powder of glass and it became appropriate for several applications like the cementation process for the oil wells. We had a chemical analysis for a sample of Iraqi cement which get from Um Qaser factory (Basrah) and for many samples of the imported cement by the South Oil Company. The powder of glass was mixed with Iraqi cement in ratio (0.02) from the weight of cement, and we had the chemical analysis again. This result was compared with primary result for the Iraqi cement without filler and knowing the change in chemical properties and comparison the new cement with the imported cement to know the similarities between them. We get good results in improvement of chemical properties for the Iraqi cement in many directions and became appropriate for several applications and the property of resistance to sulfates, salt and acids which improved too. In this paper the recycling of glass waste in the environment which study by adding the powder of glass to Iraqi cements.
Screening for ability of locally isolates Leuconostoc spp. to produce biosurfactant and determination of optimum condition for its production
Authors: Jehan Abdul Sattar Salman  , Adnan Yass Khudair
Published: January 2024

Fifteen samples of raw milk and yogurt were used to isolate Leuconostoc spp. ,Twenty eight Leuconostoc spp.were isolated. All isolates were tested for biosurfactant production , Producer isolates were then subjected to the biochemical examination and Vitek 2 system for identification to the species . Eleven of biosurfactantproducer isolates were identified from 28 Leuconostoc isolates. They are distributed as Leuconostoc mesenteroide sssp cremoris . Surface activity of Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp cremor is supernatants were studied .The optimal conditions of biosurfactant production included growing at different temperatures; different pH, different incubation periods, aeration and inoculum ratio were also studied. The results showed that surface activity of supernatant was differed according to isolate, with oil displacement diameter 4-7 mm. Anaerobic and aerobic conditions for 24 hours at30o C and pH 6 and 2% inoculum were fitting to biosurfactant production.
Biological treatment of organic waste polluting the environment and bio-hydrogen production
Authors: Saad Hussain  Khudair  , Amal Abdul Nabi Haloob  , Iman Hindi Qatia  , Ameena Ghazi Abid
Published: January 2024

Thirty four local isolates of bio-hydrogen producing anaerobic bacteria were isolated from samples of solid waste of sewage plants from different regions using liquid and solid mineral salt medium at initial pH of 7 and incubated at 37 ºC for 72 hr. .The ability of isolates was tested to produce bio-hydrogen, using liquid production medium. Results indicate that the bio-hydrogen production in 25 isolates cannot be detected, while 9 isolates showed the ability to produce bio-hydrogen and that theAn-18 isolate showed the highest level of bio-hydrogen production(34 ppm) after 72 hr. of incubation at 37 ºC. Anaerobic isolates producing bio-hydrogen were identified based on morphological characteristics and some biochemical tests, results showed that 7isolates belong to the genus Actinomycessp.and only two isolates belong to the genus Clostridium sp., Then prepared the mixed culture from 7 isolates and subsequently was used as inoculums for hydrogen production medium. Inoculated the bioreactor containing the residues of agricultural and household by mixed culture (1 ml/ 50 ml medium) at initial pH of 7 and incubated at 37 ºC by using water bath for 20 days ,and subsequently was estimated the amount of hydrogen produced in every day. The results showed that hydrogen production was started from the second day (12 ppm) andreached its maximum production for the period from 14-17 days after the start of the experiment.
Evaluation of homocysteine, folic acid and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T gene polymorphism associated with recurrent spontaneous miscarriage
Authors: Abdul-Hussein Moyet  , Rasha Abdull-Hussein Mahood  , Saad Mohamed Nada
Published: January 2024

This study was aimed to assess the association between evaluation of homocysteine level, folic acid and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism and recurrent pregnancy loss RSA. Sixty four women diagnosed with RSA and 41 normal fertile female, who had at least one or more child, 21 of them were pregnant women while 20 were non-pregnant. The level of homocysteine was high in women with RSA (11.41+3.75) (p<0.05) compared to normal fertile women either pregnant (7.02+2.13) or non-pregnant (6.84+2.08), low levels of folic acid was observed (6.35+2.09) in women with RSA (p<0.05) compared to fertile women either pregnant(10.08+3.08) or non-pregnant(11.27+3.15). No statistically significant difference was observed in the distribution of genotypes between cases and controls for MTHFR polymorphism. In conclusion, the present study reveals to lack of association of MTHFR C677T polymorphism in RSA women.