bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Post Secondary School Educational and Vocational Issues Facing Families in Rural North Queensland
Authors: McSwan David , Stevens Ken
Published: January 2023

Vocational choice has been a critical issue for rural Queensland families for many years although it remains a little documented aspect of the lives of secondary school students and their parents who live in the outback. While rural education has received official recognition as an area of disadvantage in the Australian education system for almost two decades (Schools Commission, 1975; Commission of Inquiry into Poverty in Australia, 1976) vocational choice in outback schools, which is central to the relationships between both school and work and school and tertiary education, has not been prominent in the research literature in spite of several recent reports (Boomer, 1988; Australian Education Council Review Committee, 1991; National Board of Employment, Education and Training, 1991). This research project has been designed to investigate the processes of post secondary school education and vocational choices for families in a representative community and to consider the implications of this issue for schools and policy makers. The research project was initiated by Dr David McSwan of James Cook University's Rural Education Research and Development Centre and Dr Ken Stevens of the Faculty of Education at Victoria University in Wellington in New Zealand. Specifically, the research will investigate how families with year ten, eleven and twelve students in a selected North Queensland community make choices about post secondary school education and careers.
Corporate Managerialism, Intensification and the Rural Primary Principal
Authors: Hatton Elisabeth
Published: January 2023

Educational innovations often have unanticipated effects which may impact on those disadvantaged by factors such as geographical location, social class, gender and ethnicity. Corporate modes of management have been recently imported into NSW schools. This paper uses case study data to show that while there are some grounds for optimism, corporate managerialism's downside is that it is likely to significantly intensify the work of principals and teachers alike. Moreover, the data further show that making corporate managerialism work well in small, rural, disadvantaged schools places additional distinctive pressures and demands on teaching principals. It will be argued that these demands are sufficiently intense as to hasten turnover of principals in small disadvantaged schools. The provision of additional resources is proposed as an essential means of alleviating this problem.
Renewing the Rural Environment
Authors: Gill Merri
Published: January 2023

This is a real life story of rural change. It is about how Robert Owen and Values Based Accelerated Learning turned upside down the thoughts of small rural community and three generations of women about how people learn. He introduced us into an exciting new world of possibilities, how every child could thrive on education if material was delivered in the child's preferred learning style. So many things fell into place. We felt that we could go forward into a brave, new, happier world of education.
The Role of the Principal in Fostering Parental Involvement in Elementary School
Authors: Downer Wyanne
Published: January 2023

The literature on effective schools identified eight to ten factors that are measures of school effectiveness. One of these factors relates the successful academic achievement of children in the effective school to the amount of parental involvement. The focus of this article is the role of the principal as catalyst linking the school and the home, making parental involvement a reality. A rationale for parental involvement is given and activities are outlined which involve parents in education both within the school and within the home.
Australian Rural Education Award Recipients Speech
Authors: Young Judy
Published: January 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, it is with a great deal of pride and pleasure that I stand here tonight to accept this most prestigious award on behalf of the Student at Risk Management group from the Goldfields. It is hard to imagine that a couple of days age I was sitting in a little school perched on the edge of the biggest open cut gold mine in the country and tonight here I am in Tasmania picking up the Australian Rural Education Award.
Beliefs about causes of psychotic disorders and subsequent help-seeking behaviour in caregivers presenting at the department of psychiatry, civil hospital, Karachi
Authors: Muhammad Ilyas jat  , Kumar Ravi , Khan Bilal Ahmed , Bin Nazir Maaz , Javed Maliha , Farooq Aisha
Published: January 2023

Objective: To assess the beliefs about causes of psychotic disorders and subsequent help-seeking behaviour in caregivers.
Method: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Psychiatry, Civil Hospital, Karachi, from September 2020 to February 2021, and comprised caregivers of patients with psychotic disorders. Data was collected using a questionnaire that was filled up by caregivers mentioning their beliefs about the cause of the disorder and subsequent help-seeking behaviour. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 162 participants, 69(42.6%) were male and 93(52.4%) were female. The overall mean age was 39.9+12.9 years. The majority 157(96.9%) subjects were Muslims. In terms of beliefs, anxious personality 62(38.3%), evil eye 62(38.3%) and God's will 56(34.6%) were the major choices picked. With respect to help-seeking behaviour, the choices most picked were taking the patient to a psychiatrist 129(79.6%), praying 108(66.6%) and taking the patient to a family physician 103(63.6%).
Conclusion: There was found to be sufficient awareness among the caregivers, but help-seeking behaviour needed to improve considerably.
Key Words: Beliefs, Causes, Help-seeking, Psychotic.
Anatomical success of tectonic keratoplasty in children at a tertiary care eye hospital
Authors: Hassan Shadab , Noorani Sorath , Zaheer Naima , Jabeen Sidra
Published: January 2023

Objective: To evaluate the anatomical outcome of tectonic grafts performed in children with perforated or melted corneas.
Method: The prospective study was conducted at the Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from January to December 2017, and comprised children of either gender aged <16 years who received tectonic grafts owing to desmetocele or corneal perforation of >3mm.  The causes of corneal perforation, size of perforation, post-operative graft outcome and globe integrity were noted. Periodic follow-ups were done till December 2019. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 27 patients, 9(33.3%) were girls and 18(66.7%) were boys. The overall mean age was 47.7±43.5 months. The most common indication was corneal perforation 19(70.4%), followed by descemetocele 8(29.6%). The most frequent cause was infectious keratitis 13(48.2%), followed by trauma 8(29.6%) and vitamin A deficiency 5(18.5%). The mean size of perforation/descemetocele was 5.5±1.5mm. Post-operatively, graft failure occurred in 5(18.5%) eyes and required repeat grafts. Globe integrity was restored in all 27(100%) cases, and 24(88.8%) eyes maintained their size and intraocular pressure, while 3(11.1%) became phthisical. Post-operative visual acuity was better than 6/36 in 3(11.1%) eyes, between 6/36 and 6/60 in 10(37%) and counting finger in 14(51.8%).
Conclusion: Tectonic graft was found to be a valuable therapeutic option in emergency globe-threatening corneal thinning and perforation and in maintaining the anatomical integrity of eyes.
Key Words: Keratoplasty, Corneal perforation, Corneal grafting.
Diagnostic value of bronchoscopy in Sars-Cov-2 infection: a systematic review
Authors: Raza Hussain Ahmed , Raja Mohummad Hassan Raza , Bain Paul Arthur , Bedi Harmeet , Salam Rehana , Jamil Bushra , Shafiq Majid
Published: January 2023

Objective: To investigate the diagnostic performance of bronchoscopy in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 infection.
Method: The systematic review was conducted in April 2021 and comprised search of published articles and preprint servers for original articles assessing diagnostic performance of bronchoscopy in patients with suspected coronavirus disease 2019 infection. The primary outcome of interest was diagnostic sensitivity of bronchoalveolar lavage in the patients The quality of each study was assessed using the Quality Assessment, Data Abstraction and Synthesis-2 tool.
Results: Of the 29 full-text articles assessed for eligibility, 4(13.8%) were included collectively comprising 209 patients who had undergone bronchoalveolar lavage. Mean sensitivity of bronchoalveolar lavage was 83.5% +/- 10.63 (range: 68.2-940%). Overall, the 4 studies had an unclear or low risk of bias.
Conclusion: Limited data suggested that bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage did not have reliably higher diagnostic sensitivity than that reported for either nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs.
Key Words: Bronchoscopy and interventional techniques, COVID-19, Diagnostic techniques.
Board Characteristics, Ownership Structure and Bank Performance: Evidence from Iraq
Authors: Jadah Hamid Mohsin , Al-Husainy Noor Hashim Mohammed
Published: January 2023

: This paper presents the key role of corporate governance on the performance of banks in Iraq. This study aims to examine the relationship between board characteristics, ownership structure, and bank performance by considering panel data of18 banks for period 2005-2021 in Iraq. This relationship is estimated by using the panel OLS and regression technique. The findings reveal there is a significant positiverelationship between board composition, family ownership, board size and bank performance. Additionally, findings show that female board of directors is one of the reasons to make down the bank performance in Iraq. Taken together, this study finding recommended to regulators, in particular for the current financial reform of corporate boards.
Was There A Government Expenditures Rule in Disguise During 2014-19? Some Evidence for India
Authors: Ganti Subrahmanyam , Jangili Ramesh
Published: January 2023

An expenditure rule takes the form of a limit on real spending by the Government. It is a prerequisite to ensure stability of the economy. Such rules, generally, impose restriction on the budget deficits, if stipulated as a law even in disguise. The purpose is to ensure macro-economic stability by rendering negative externalities, if any, of pursuing an independent fiscal policy from that of a previous government. Such rules are in place, officially, in several advanced and emerging economies (Cordes et al, 2015). In this short study, the authors deploy an easily understandable model and set it against data for India, over the period 1992-93 to 2018-19 split up into three subperiods. These three sub periods roughly approximate the periods when a different political party was in government in New Delhi. The government at the beginning of the third period claims to have observed an expenditure rule in guise, with a view to keeping the ‘deficit’ at 3.5 percent or less. The empirical evidence, however, seems to be slightly in disagreement with the claim.
Fractional boundary value problem in Orlicz spaces
Authors: Salem Hussein A. H. , Muhammad Shahenda S. S.
Published: January 2023

The aim of this paper is devoted to investigate the existence of positive continuous solutions for boundary value problem of fractional type    dα,gx(t) dtα = λu(t, x(t))[ζ(x(t)) + η(x(t))], t ∈ [a, b], 0 <α< 1, λ ∈ R+, x(a) − px(b) = h, (1) under the monotonicity conditions imposed on η and ζ. Here h ∈ R+, p ∈ [0, 1), and u is ”possibly singular” function from an appropriate Orlicz space. By the singularity of the above problem, we mean that the possibility of η(0) being undefined is allowed. To encompass the full scope of this paper, we present some examples illustrating the main results.
A new particle swarm optimization algorithm for identifying the hydraulic conductivity and diffusivity parameters in the unsaturated soil water
Authors: Wanga Yiyang , Panga Leilei , Suna Peixin , Zhoua Zhongguo , Wanga Yun
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we present the new particle swarm optimization algorithm by defining the inertia weight which depends on linearly the iteration step for solving the unsaturated soil water problem. By comparing with the exist particle swarm optimizations such as such as PSO algorithm, FPSO algorithm, P-PSO-SA algorithm and IDWPSO algorithm, numerical experiments verify that our proposed algorithm is more efficient and accurate to reach the optimal solution in the multimodal function extremum problem. Combining the characteristic difference method, our algorithm is applied to solve the unsaturated soil water problem. Numerical experiments show that our algorithm is quicker and more precision to approximate the exact solution. Keywords: Particle swarm optimization; Unsaturated soil water; Inertia weight; Characteristic difference; Parameter identification
The influence of occupational health and safety on job satisfaction of permanent employees PT. Star Rubber, Kubu Raya Regency
Authors: Fachri Helman
Published: January 2023

This study aims to determine whether occupational safety and health affect the job satisfaction of permanent employees at PT. Star Rubber, Kubu Raya Regency. The population in this study are all permanent employees at PT. Star Rubber Kubu Raya Regency as many as 131 people. Determining the number of samples using the slovin formula with a sample of 98 permanent employees using random sampling technique. The analytical method used in this research is validity test, reliability test, normality test, simple linear regression analysis, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination and model feasibility test. Based on the results of simple linear regression, the equation Y = 3.855 + 0.465X is obtained. The simple correlation coefficient results show an R value of 0.611 meaning that the relationship between occupational safety and health has a strong relationship to job satisfaction. The coefficient of determination (R2) obtained is 0.374, meaning that job satisfaction is affected by occupational safety and health by 37.4% while the remaining 62.6% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. The results of the model feasibility test obtained a significance value of 0.000 less than 0.05 meaning that the simple linear regression model is feasible to use to predict job satisfaction which is influenced by occupational safety and health at PT. Star Rubber, Kubu Raya Regency.
A study on consumer perception on “RMR(Restaurant Meal Replacement)” products using big data
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Han Choon-Mi , Choi Seung-Gyun , Hong Wan-Soo
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify consumer perceptions of RMR products, which have recently been attracting attention as a food consumption trend, and to provide basic data for designing a marketing strategy for the restaurant industry. Big data analysis technique was used to identify consumer perception, and for this purpose, atypical data on RMR products were collected from various websites, and key words were derived through morphological analysis of the collected data. A CONCOR analysis was performed on 50 key words derived based on the frequency of appearance, and through this, consumer perceptions related to RMR were classified into 4 groups. Based on the classified four consumer perceptions, this study finally presented academic and practical implications for revitalizing RMR product sales and visiting dining out.
Analyzing Determinants of Consumption Expenditures on Frozen Dough on the using a Tobit Model
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Lee Woo-Seung , Lee Hee-Chan
Published: January 2023

This study aims to empirically identify the factors that influence frozen dough consumption, as well as demographic characteristics, usage pattern characteristics and selection motive. As part of the research purpose, SPSS 25.0 and LIMDEP 8.0 were used, and the Tobit model was used for the determinant analysis. According to the study results, men with a high income and belonging to the WHITE occupation group showed a positive reaction to frozen dough in terms of demographic characteristics. Due to the low price and time savings, frozen dough has a positive effect on consumer spending. It was found that purchasing frozen dough for snacks had a positive effect on consumption expenditures. And it was found that epidemic factors and quality factors had a positive effect on the motivation to choose frozen dough. This study provides practical information about factors influencing frozen dough consumption expenditure.
Societal Reactions to Social Movements in Elections in Asian Countries: An Overview of Democracy
Authors: Sopheap Pang , Chantrea Sum
Published: January 2023

This study was conducted with the intention of presenting a comprehensive picture of the ways in which voters and political parties in Asia have reacted to social movements during the course of election cycles. In addition to statistical analysis, we made use of other research methods such as literature reviews, case studies, surveys, and in-depth interviews to arrive at our conclusions. It was found that social movements have had a substantial influence on both the political rhetoric and the results of elections in a number of Asian nations. It was found that people's responses to social movements are complex and varied, and that these responses change depending on the political and cultural atmosphere at the time. People's perceptions on social movements change depending on the climate at the time. The findings of the study also came to the conclusion that the use of social media and other forms of technology in social movements may have both positive and bad effects on the democratic process. This study highlights the need for more research on the influence of social movements on democratic processes in Asian countries during election times.
THE EFFECT OF SYSTEM QUALITY ON THE USE OF HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AT THE 'AISYIYAH SITI FATIMAH HOSPITAL, SIDOARJO
Authors: Hadikasari Alfinda Ayu , Indahyanti Uce , Cholifah Cholifah , Nisak Umi Khoirun
Published: January 2023

Based on initial data obtained from Aisyiyah Siti Fatimah Hospital, Tulangan Sidoarjo, the use of SIMRS in the hospital is still not optimal, which is only 60% of the features provided. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of human resource factors and technological suitability on the utilization of hospital management information systems with a case study at the Hospital 'Aisyiyah Siti Fatimah Tulangan Sidoarjo. The type of research is quantitative research and the research design is causal associative research with the HOT Fit method approach. The data used is primary data by distributing questionnaires to SIMRS users. The sample size is 108 SIMRS users at the Hospital 'Aisyiyah Siti Fatimah Tulangan Sidoarjo. Samples were taken by simple random sampling with lottery technique and then recapitulation of data was then presented in the frequency tabulation table and tested by simple linear regression using SPSS.The results of the study using a simple linear regression test were the influence between the quality of the system and the use of the system on the hospital management information system at the Hospital 'Aisyiyah SIti Fatimah Tulangan Sidoarjo with a significance value (p) of 0.0001 then the value (p) <0.05 so that H0 is rejected, which means that there is a real or significant effect between system quality variables and system use.
Efisiensi Anggaran Belanja Perjalanan Dinas Masa Pandemi COVID-19 di DPRD Provinsi Sumatera Selatan Tahun 2020
Authors: Cantika Cantika Diva Ramadina , Erina Lili , Mardianto
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa efisien anggaran belanja perjalanan dinas dalam daerah dan luar daerah di DPRD Provinsi Sumatera Selatan pada masa pandemi Covid-19 tahun anggaran 2020 dilihat dari empat komponen biaya perjalanan dinas yaitu uang harian, uang transportasi, uang penginapan, dan uang representasi. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya kenaikan jumlah penggunaan anggaran perjalanan dinas dalam daerah di DPRD Provinsi Sumatera Selatan pada masa pandemi Covid-19 disaat adanya efisiensi penggunaan anggaran. Analisis efisiensi menggunakan rasio efisiensi menurut Mahmudi yaitu perbandingan antara realisasi anggaran perjalanan dinas dan anggaran belanja perjalanan dinas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data terdiri dari wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa DPRD Provinsi Sumatera Selatan belum sepenuhnya melakukan efisiensi dalam penggunaan anggaran perjalanan dinas dalam daerah dan luar daerah. Adapun saran dalam penelitian ini adalah DPRD Provinsi Sumatera Selatan harus menentukan skala prioritas dan meminimalisir penggunaan anggaran disaat pandemi Covid-19 agartepat guna dan sasaran tanpa harus ada perintah dari pusat.

 

Kata Kunci: Efisiensi, Anggaran, Perjalanan, Dinas, Komponen, Biaya, Covid-19,DPRD
Equity Financing and Financial performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Suleiman Usman , Popoola Abiodun , Yahaya Adabenege Onipe
Published: January 2023

The study examined the effect of equity financing on the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. Return on Assets was used as a measure of financial performance while share capital, retained earnings, and other reserves were used as independent variables. Data for the study was obtained from the audited annual reports of the 14 sampled deposit money banks for a period of 10 years covering 2009 to 2018. The study employed robust ordinary least square regression as a tool for analysis and testing of hypotheses based on the Hausman specification test. The result reveals that share capital has a positive and insignificant effect on return on assets while retained earnings and other reserves have a positive and significant effect on return on assets. The study concludes that retained earnings and other reserves improve the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria, in line with pecking other theories. The study recommends, among others, that the board of directors should critically and closely monitor the financial structure decisions of the banks by closely ensuring that retained earnings and other reserves are ploughed back on profitable investments.
Evaluación de la maduración in vitro de ovocitos bovinos por la presencia del primer cuerpo polar y la tincion de hoechst
Authors: Mejía-Flores Itzayana , Hernández-Ignacio Javier , Chiquete-Félix Natalia , Cornejo-Cortez Miguel Ángel , Lammoglia-Villagómez Miguel Ángel
Published: January 2023

El objetivo de este estudio fue emplear la tincion de Hoechst 33342 para confirmar la maduración in vitro de ovocitos bovinos además de la identificación del primer cuerpo polar. Se utilizaron 48 ovarios obtenidos en el rastro al momento del sacrificio de las vacas, estos fueron transportados en SSF con 1% de antibiótico a temperatura ambiente. Una vez en el laboratorio los ovocitos se obtuvieron por medio de aspiración de folículos con un diámetro de 2-6 mm. Se seleccionaron ovocitos calidad I y II, según la clasificación de Loos y las normas de la Sociedad Internacional de Transferencia de Embriones (IETS), y cultivados para su maduración en medio TCM-199, adicionado con 10% de suero fetal bovino (SFB), 0.5 μg/ml de FSH, 0.1 UI/ml de hCG, 50 μg/ml de gentamicina y 0.2 mM/ml de piruvato de sodio, bajo condiciones de 5% de CO2, 38.5 ºC y 100% de humedad relativa durante 24 horas. Los ovocitos que presentaban el primer cuerpo polar, fueron considerados como maduros, y seleccionados para confirmar el estado meiótico mediante la tinción de Hoechst 0.5 μg/ml 33342 por 10 minutos, para confirmar el estado de maduración. Los resultados  obtenidos fueron de 88% de ovocitos con buena expansión del cúmulos, y un 72.7% de maduración confirmada por la tinción de Hoechst 33342; se concluye que es fundamental evaluar con técnicas confiables cada una de las etapas involucradas con la técnica de fin, para entender las variaciones en los resultados con los distintos protocolos empleados para la maduración de ovocitos in vitro.
DINÂMICA DA COBERTURA DO SOLO DA MICROBACIA DO RIO MARITACA, AMAZÔNIA OCIDENTAL, BRASIL
Authors: Fogues Ellen Daiane , Nunes da Silva Milka Samara , Monteiro de Brito Beatriz Fernanda , Ossamu Nagao Eduardo , Fulan João Ânderson , Costa Guaraná Araujo Emmanoella , Stachiw Rosalvo , Souza Figueira Waléria , Vendruscolo Jhony
Published: January 2023

É de suma importância conhecer as características da paisagem da microbacia para determinar o seu potencial agropecuário e suas limitações naturais, possibilitando o planejamento e a gestão ambiental em prol do desenvolvimento sustentável. Assim, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho disponibilizar informações sobre a dinâmica da cobertura do solo da microbacia e zona ripária do rio Maritaca. Foram utilizadas imagens dos satélites Landsat 5 (1984 e 2003) e Landsat 8 (2022), e o software QGIS. No período de 1984 a 2003, ocorreu o crescimento da área de agropecuária, a redução da área de floresta nativa e a identificação da área de espelho d’água na microbacia e na zona ripária, e no período de 2003 a 2022, ocorreu o inverso para as áreas de agropecuária e floresta nativa e a manutenção da área de espelho d’água. No ano de 2022, a cobertura do solo na microbacia era formada por 78,43% de agropecuária, 21,26% de floresta nativa e 0,31% de espelho d’água, e a zona ripária era composta de 50,61% de floresta nativa, 48,17% de agropecuária e 1,22% de espelho d’água. Conclui-se que a baixa quantidade de floresta nativa na microbacia e o avanço da agropecuária sobre a zona ripária comprometem a disponibilidade e qualidade dos recursos hídricos da região, e consequentemente, a sustentabilidade dos estabelecimentos agropecuários. Recomenda-se a manutenção da floresta nativa remanescente, a recuperação da floresta nativa nas áreas protegidas por lei e a adoção de práticas conservacionistas e de sistemas agroflorestais.
ESCOLAS INTELIGENTES PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO COGNITIVO DE ESTUDANTES DE CIÊNCIAS EXPERIMENTAIS
Authors: Flores Hinostroza Elizeth Mayrene
Published: January 2023

Esta pesquisa surge para o aprimoramento do processo de ensino-aprendizagem dos alunos da carreira de ciências experimentais, por meio de um modelo que inclui os elementos necessários para que o professor e o aluno consigam uma comunicação mais ativa e participativa nesse processo, além do uso da tecnologia. Ou seja, foi desenhado um modelo de escolas inteligentes capaz de desenvolver as atitudes, aptidões, capacidades, habilidades e habilidades dos alunos. Esta pesquisa teve uma abordagem mista; Ou seja, foram aplicados elementos qualitativos (opiniões) e quantitativos (dados estatísticos). Para a obtenção dos resultados, foram realizadas pesquisas e observações aos 120 alunos correspondentes à amostra da pesquisa. Além disso, os dados foram representados por gráficos estatísticos, análise de resultados estatísticos e qualitativos e representação de opiniões em nuvens de palavras. O resultado mais relevante da pesquisa foi a relevância que teve no ensino: permitiu que o professor atuasse como guia de aprendizagem; E quanto à aprendizagem, permitiu ao aluno ser capaz de desenvolver habilidades como: trabalho colaborativo, criatividade, pensamento crítico e reflexivo e resolução de problemas cotidianos através da aplicação de conhecimentos teóricos e tecnológicos.
The Application of Porous Material in the Capillary Barrier System for Residual Soil Slope Stabilization
Authors: Baharudin Nur Azlin , Kassim Azman , Ahmad Kamarudin , Sirat Qurratu Aini
Published: January 2023

A drainage system that is used to flow excess rainfall infiltration is an excellent alternative to enhance lateral diversion capacity at the interface of Grade VI and Grade V soil slope layers thus delaying breakthrough occurrences. This study aims to explore the performance of porous transport layer on slope behavior via numerical simulation by GeoStudio SEEP/W. In this study, a 2-dimensional non-homogenous residual soil configuration model, which is composed of Grade VI and Grade V residual soil was constructed. Laboratory tests were conducted on the soil samples collected from the Faculty of Engineering, UTM JB to determine the soil properties as input parameters in numerical modeling. The soil slope model is designed as an infinite residual soil slope according to Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) design specification on the cut slope and fill slope with 27 ° inclination respectively. High rainfall intensities were chosen to represent rainfall infiltration in Johor. The slope model was modeled with a porous transport layer at the Grade VI and Grade V layer interfaces. The porous transport layer is introduced as the transport layer and its effectiveness is expected to be similar to the optimum compacted soil mix in the previous study. In addition, porous concrete as a transport layer is introduced and it must meet the adequate porosity and hydraulic conductivity requirements. The suction distribution pattern with depth and time was subsequently observed to identify the volume of infiltrated water and retention time in the transport layer. The porous transport layer is also expected to be efficient in diverting infiltrating water and decreasing the interface's suction distribution between Grade VI and Grade V soil layers.
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The water built up within the residual soil slope is one of the common factors of rainfall-induced residual soil slope failure thus porous transport layer introduced
The detailed laboratory testing and numerical modelling conducted in order to identify the performance of porous transport layer within residual soil slope
The application of porous transport layer sandwiched between residual soil is effective to decrease the water built up and matric suction thus decrease the risk of slope failure

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Effect of Thickness on Electrical and Optical Properties of ZnO:Al Films
Authors: Chanthong Thawatchai , Intaratat Weerawat , Na Wichean Thanate
Published: January 2023

Zinc oxide (ZnO:Al) films were prepared on a substrate of different thicknesses by sputtering at 1×10−2 mbar argon gas pressure and 200 W power. The effect of film thickness on the structural, electrical, and optical properties was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), 4-point probe technique, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. The XRD film crystal structure study revealed that all sample films at thicknesses of 66, 106, 150 and 193 nm, respectively, exhibited planar Hexagonal wurtzite crystal structure (002), and ZnO crystals were grown along the c-axis. The ZnO:Al film at a thickness of 66 nm had the highest strain and the smallest crystal size compared to other films. The electrical resistivity decreases with increasing film thickness. The sample at 193 nm has the lowest resistivity (1.37 Ω.m). The results showed that light transmission revealed that all sample films had high transparency in the white and near-UV region at a wavelength of 350 to 800 nm, with an average light transmittance shift of 85 - 95 %. The energy band gap increased with the film thickness of 3.49(66 nm), 3.55(106 nm), and 3.59(150 nm) eV, and decreased to 3.57 eV at 193 nm, respectively.
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The different thicknesses Zinc oxide (ZnO:Al) films were prepared by sputtering at 1×10-2 mbar argon gas pressure and 200 W power was used to study the effect of film thickness on the structural, electrical, and optical properties
The electrical resistivity changing of ZnO:Al film depends on the film thickness. The electrical resistivity is reduced with increasing ZnO:Al film thickness
The ZnO:Al film are highlighted by their characteristics for light transmission at the wavelengths between 350 and 800 nm, and exhibited exceptional transparency in the white and near-UV range

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
An Overview of Gender Inequality in India
Authors: Dr. Swapan Kumar Barman
Published: January 2023

After the World War II gender inequality attracted the attention of the policy makers and social scientists in India. In our society the offense against women is increasing day by day. Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, molestation, eve-teasing, forced prostitution, sexual-exploitation, at work places is a common affair today. So, it’s an alarming issue for our country. The main objectives in this study are to found the factors which are liable for gender inequality and to give suggestions to reduce gender inequality. The study examine that in India there are so many factors which are completely responsible for gender inequality such as social factor, communal factor, cultural factor, financial factor and legal factor. Study suggested that we should recommend high level of education to girls as well as increase women empowerment for reducing gender inequality in India.
Review On Advanced Herbal Technology
Authors: Dr. Sanjay K. Bais  , Prof. Amol V. Pore  , Miss. Snehal P. Bandgar
Published: January 2023

As of late people groups are getting pulled in towards natural prescriptions because of many benefits. Naturals detail broad agreeableness as restorative specialists for a few infections. Albeit, the vast majority of these applications are unorthodox, it is anyway a well-established reality that more than 80% of the total populace relies upon natural drugs and item for solid living. This ascent in these of natural item has likewise led to different types of misuse and corruption of the items prompting customers' and makers' mistake and in a few cases deadly results. The advancement of valid scientific strategies that would dependably this phytochemical's characteristics, incorporating numeric investigations of template mixtures additionally significant a significant test scientist. Standardization is a significant stage for the foundation of a steady natural.
Photogrammetric state of degradation assessment of decorative claddings: the plasterwork of the Maidens' Courtyard (The Royal Alcazar of Seville)
Authors: Torres-González Marta , Cabrera Revuelta Elena , Calero-Castillo Ana I.
Published: January 2023

Highlights:

The photogrammetric survey demonstrates to be a potential tool in the preventive conservation of ancient plasterworks.
The high-precision 3D model allows the study and quantification of alterations (e.g. fissures, deformations, and loss of mass or polychromies).
The virtual model and the analysis performed with CloudCompare software provide fast, accurate and accessible results to experts in the field.

Abstract:
Previous studies and documentation about the state of conservation of architectural or decorative elements are crucial for heritage managers, technicians and researchers to succeed in the maintenance and preservation of the heritage. In this sense, hand tracings, digital drawings, or photographs have traditionally been the methods for alteration and sample mapping. In spite of their effectiveness, these methods have some disadvantages, such as the need for more precision in terms of location, dimensions, quantification and types of alterations. By contrast, high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) models allow us to analyse decorative ancient plasterworks with great precision, offering considerable advantages over traditional tools for heritage documentation. To facilitate stakeholders’ work and enhance the quality of data collected, this work proposes the use of photogrammetry as a tool for the documentation of polychromed ancient plasterworks, taking the upper frieze of the access door to the Charles V ceiling room in the Royal Alcazar of Seville as a case of study. Thus, the work methodology applied has shown several advantages over previous methods. On the one hand, it was possible to obtain a 2D planimetry from the 3D model; this is an essential step for those responsible for heritage, especially in reports prior to restoration interventions. On the other hand, the 3D model created enables present alterations identification, the location of fissures and cracks in their three dimensions (opening, length and depth), deformations measurement and control, the quantification of mass or polychrome loss, and the detached elements digital reconstruction. In this way, highprecision digital results are quickly obtained and accessible to all the experts involved in the heritage conservation and maintenance plan.
Czy w globalne ocieplenie należy wierzyć? Szkic o spóźnionym millenaryzmie
Authors: Chymkowski Roman
Published: January 2023

Przedmiotem analizy są publikacje i wystąpienia Ala Gore’a, byłego wiceprezydenta Stanów Zjednoczonych, laureata Pokojowej Nagrody Nobla. W omówionych w artykule tekstach i przemowach Gore konsekwentnie ostrzega przed nieuniknioną katastrofą ekologiczną, spowodowaną rabunkową gospodarką, która nie liczy się z konsekwencjami środowiskowymi. Szczególne poważne zagrożenie dla życia na Ziemi stanowi globalne ocieplenie, którego przyczyną jest wykorzystywanie paliw kopalnych jako podstawowego źródła energii nowoczesnej gospodarki. Gore uważa, że kryzysowi ekologicznemu towarzyszy kryzys duchowy, a oba te kryzysy mają źródła w filozofii oświecenia odpowiedzialnej za wyobcowanie cywilizacji z jej przyrodniczego otoczenia (Löwith, Taubes). Głoszona przez Gore’a ekologiczna apokalipsa jest manifestem koniecznej rewolucji ekonomicznej, politycznej i moralnej. Walka ze skutkami globalnego ocieplenia zakłada jednak fundamentalne zmiany w życiu wszystkich ludzi, a także odnowę moralną opierającą się na reinterpretowanych tradycjach religijnych, zwłaszcza chrześcijańskich. Z tego punktu widzenia manifest Gore’a może być opisany w kategoriach polityki wiary (Oakeshott).
Zwrot ontologiczny w naukach społecznych jako próba pomyślenia nowego porządku społeczno-politycznego ludzi i rzeczy
Authors: Kamiński Bartosz
Published: January 2023

Celem artykułu jest próba pomyślenia nowego porządku politycznego w oderwaniu od indywidualizmu i zysku, rozumianych w narracji neoliberalnej inspirowanej tradycją epistemologiczną.

W tekście zostały przybliżone koncepcje między innymi Brunona Latoura i Andrzeja W. Nowaka, aby pokazać, jak w ramach „zwrotu ontologicznego” w naukach społecznych można spojrzeć na porządek społeczno-polityczny, z pomocą którego uda się przeciwstawić neoliberalizmowi i kapitalizmowi. Fundamentem filozoficznym, do którego autor nawiązuje, stały się rozważania Barucha Spinozy z pracy Etyka w odczytaniu Gilles’a Deleuze’a.

Nowy porządek w ramach „zwrotu ontologicznego” został w artykule ukazany jako podejście praktyczne bez zawłaszczania przedmiotów, lecz korzystania z nich w ramach porządku rzeczowo-ludzkiego. Są to więzi między ludźmi, ale też między ludźmi i rzeczami, rozumiane jako splatanie tych elementów. Jest to projekt metafizyki nie-esencjalistycznej, w której dąży się do odrzucenia hierarchii bytów opartej na własności prywatnej.
Metafizyczna funkcja narracji – analiza zagadnienia na przykładzie Heglowskiej „Fenomenologii ducha”
Authors: Gołaszewski Filip
Published: January 2023

Celem artykułu jest charakterystyka metafizycznej funkcji narracji. Najpierw został dookreślony klasyczny arystotelesowski paradygmat w myśleniu na temat narracji, następnie zwrócono uwagę na użyteczność aparatury narratologicznej w opracowaniu Mieke Bal przy współczesnych badaniach nad problematyką narracji.

Heglowska Fenomenologia ducha została poddana analizie pod kątem multiperspektywiczności z zastosowaniem kategorii fokalizacji, umożliwiającej wyklarowanie zmiany agensa narracyjnego. W tym kontekście zwrócono uwagę na strukturalne podobieństwo tekstu Hegla do Ulissesa Jamesa Joyce’a. W podsumowaniu uwzględniono natomiast perspektywy metafizyczne wynikające z odrzucenia paradygmatu Arystotelesa. W tym kontekście Fenomenologia ducha jest pozytywnym przykładem dzieła wykraczającego poza horyzonty postmodernistycznej krytyki wielkich narracji, przedstawionej przez Lytoarda. Na tej podstawie w artykule została zasugerowana możliwość przekroczenia klasycznej opozycji między narracją a metafizyką.
„Zrobiliśmy rewolucję trochę i zmieniliśmy obraz wróżki”. Współczesne wiedźmy i praktyki magiczne w mediach społecznościowych
Authors: Stecko-Żukowska Agnieszka
Published: January 2023

Wraz z pogłębiającymi się kryzysami społecznymi, ekonomicznymi i ekologicznymi w społeczeństwach rośnie zainteresowanie powrotem do praktyk duchowych, których nie są już w stanie obsłużyć instytucjonalne religie. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie i analiza za pomocą narzędzi teoretycznych z zakresu kulturoznawstwa, nauk o komunikacji i mediach oraz socjologii religii wpływu mediów społecznościowych na praktyki magiczne, ezoteryczne i okultystyczne, uprawiane poprzez i za pomocą tych mediów.

Opierając się na wywiadach i obserwacjach przeprowadzonych na TikToku i Instagramie, przy użyciu metodologii teorii ugruntowanej, autorka przedstawia przykłady wykorzystania technologicznych funkcji serwisów społecznościowych jako nośnika magii. Proponuje też podział polskiego środowiska witchcraftowego na trzy generacje, różniące się sposobem konceptualizacji i poziomem (samo)wiedzy o ezoteryce. Wskazuje także na funkcjonalne i dyskursywne podobieństwo praktyk członków najmłodszego pokolenia socialmediowych wiedźm do popularnych treści z obszaru rozwoju osobistego.
Obrona „życia”. Ekologia, prawa człowieka i „pro-life”
Authors: Zimniak-Hałajko Marta
Published: January 2023

W artykule interesują mnie dyskursy obrony „życia” pojmowanego jako wartość, która nie wymaga uzasadnienia i musi być chroniona bezwarunkowo. Na przykładzie wybranych materiałów zgromadzonych podczas badań polskich dyskursów publicznych oraz ruchów społecznych (antyaborcyjnych, ekologicznych i obrony praw człowieka) chciałam zastanowić się, jak w poszczególnych wypadkach definiowane jest życie warte ochrony i jak określane są warunki oraz narzędzia tej ochrony. W analizie odwołuję się między innymi do idei „kruchego życia”, ontologii relacyjnych oraz etyki troski.
Epistemologiczna i polityczna ideologiczność psychiatrii w obliczu epidemii chorób psychicznych
Authors: Żółtowski Marcin , Mika Bartosz
Published: January 2023

Sytuacja faktycznego kryzysu zdrowia psychicznego lub jedynie dyskursywnego alarmowania o takim kryzysie stawia badaczy przed okazją do odsłonięcia ideologiczności psychiatrii. W niniejszym opracowaniu oparliśmy się na koncepcji ideologii Terry’ego Eagletona oraz bogatym dorobku marksowskiej refleksji społecznej. Rozumiemy więc ideologię jako minimum refleksyjności wpisane w ludzkie praktyki, nadające im sens społeczny. Ideologia nie tylko wytwarza bowiem kategorie i schematy poznawcze (epistemologię), ale także reprodukuje społeczne stosunki władzy. Tym samym krytyka ideologii oznacza wskazanie na iluzogenność samych stosunków społecznych, których konkretny kształt współistnieje z określoną wizją tychże stosunków.

Artykuł udowadnia, że opisując „ludzkie cierpienie”, psychiatra wikła się w system aksjonormatywny danego społeczeństwa, pozostając na przecięciu pól dyskursywnych i będąc zawsze nauką interpretatywną, opisową i idiograficzną. Zarówno psychiatrzy, jak i badacze społeczni wskazują, że współczesna doktryna psychiatryczna nie jest monolitem, a wynikiem sporów i dyskusji w samej dyscyplinie, a także zmian wewnątrz samego społeczeństwa. Przyjmuje ona charakter uniwersalizujący, racjonalizujący, uwspólniający, naturalizujący i legimityzujący, wypełniając tym samym wszystkie cechy dystynktywne ideologii w założeniu Eagletona.

Dokonana w tekście demaskacja ideologicznego charakteru psychiatrii daje naszym zdaniem możliwość obnażenia rzeczywistych stosunków społecznych, czyniąc z psychiatrii papierek lakmusowy współczesnego społeczeństwa kapitalistycznego. Pozwala również na analizę bardziej zniuansowaną niż w dotychczasowych, popularnych ujęciach (jak prace Marka Fishera czy Byung-Chula Hana) oraz wrażliwą na cechy samej psychiatrii i jej roli społecznej.
As competências de um líder-coach na economia criativa
Authors: Silva Paôla Da , Tonial Graciele
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: Este estudo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa que tem como obje-tivo analisar as competências de um líder-coach exercidas por gestores que emergem da economia criativa, sobretudo o ramo gastronômico.Método/abordagem: A pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, é caracterizada pela abor-dagem qualitativa. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de 12 entrevistas com líderes e liderados de empresas do segmento de gastronomia, também utilizou da técnica de observação in loco. As análises utilizaram a técnica de análise de conteúdo por meio da triangulação de dados.Contribuições teóricas/práticas/sociais: Os resultados contribuem para o avanço da literatura principalmente ao identificar as competências de um líder-coach. Foi pos-sível identificar que os líderes que convergem ao perfil de líder-coach têm suas com-petências desenvolvidas ao exercerem a comunicação eficaz, com uma visão futurís-tica e sistêmica e, por meio do planejamento incentivam o desenvolvimento da equipe, contribuindo e motivando os colaboradores a alcançarem os objetivos da organização.Originalidade/relevância: Os achados revelam ainda que, as competências apresen-tadas pelos indivíduos que convergem ao perfil de líder-coach são um diferencial competitivo e gerencial para as organizações.
Hear Yourself: How to Find Peace in a Noisy World: Prem Rawat; Harper Collins Publisher, New York
Authors: Trivedi Sumedha
Published: January 2023

Prem Rawat teaches us how to “hear ourselves” – to listen to the gentle symphony of peace that sings within each of us. Hear Yourself is a book that introduces readers to an ancient line of practical wisdom that teaches us how to listen in a simple way. The author have repeated the message that peace is always present within us and is attainable for good reason throughout this entire book. And this insight’s simplicity is crucial, but our restless mind can obscure and complicate it, separating us from the clarity of inner peace. There are many changeable things that demand our attention every day – one moment they make us feel happy, the next they bring us problems – but inner peace is constant.
Gestión del talento humano y la calidad de atención de la Caja Piura – 2022
Authors: Quinde Castillo Sara Seneyda , Calvanapón Alva Flor Alicia
Published: January 2023

Para que las empresas logren mejores resultados necesita que la gestión del talento humano sea adecuada y pertinente en todos los procesos de selección del personal porque esto permite contar con trabajadores con experiencia, con conocimiento y sobre todo con vocación de servicio ya que mediante ello impacta de manera directa y positiva en la calidad de atención a sus clientes.  Este informe tiene como objetivo determinar la relación de la gestión del talento humano con la calidad de atención de la Caja Piura – 2022, asimismo, se consideró un estudio de tipo aplicado, de diseño no experimental transversal y correlacional. Se aplicó la encuesta a 17 trabajadores en la sede San Ignacio y a 46 trabajadores de la sede Jaén, siendo por esta razón que la muestra estuvo conformada por 63 trabajadores. Se llegó a concluir que la gestión del talento humano mantiene una relación positiva considerable con la calidad de atención dado que ambas alcanzaron un Rho Spearman de 0.744, asimismo los resultados alcanzados son estadísticamente muy significativos dado que la significancia obtenida fue menor a 0.05, permitiendo de esta forma aceptar la hipótesis de investigación y rechazar la hipótesis nula.