bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of olive leaf incorporation in animal feed on broiler turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) growth performance, welfare, oxidative status, and blood and biochemical serum parameters
Authors: Sadoudi Ahmed , Ait-Kaki Asma , Bellik Yuva , Touazi Leghel , Yahi Krimou , Iguer-Ouada Mokrane , Hornick Jean-Luc , Moula Nassim
Published: April 2024

Abstract. This work investigates how incorporating olive leaves (OLs) (Olea europaea) into turkeys' (Meleagris gallopavo) diets affects their performance, welfare, blood biochemical parameters, and oxidative status of those reared in intensive farming conditions. The potential of this ingredient was assessed by comparing two dietary incorporation rates of olive leaves, 3 % and 6 %, in three commercial feeds corresponding to three growth phases over 15 weeks where feed was provided ad libitum. A total of 270 animals (broiler medium strain) were used. They were divided into three groups: the OL0, OL3, and OL6 regimens with OL incorporation rates of 0 %, 3 %, and 6 %, respectively. Animals were allocated to three pens of approximately 15 m2 of surface area; each pen had 30 animals, with a density of three turkeys per square meter. Throughout the rearing period, the diet had no effect on bird mortality. Olive leaves boosted growth rates. Indeed, after the experiment, the OL3 group had significantly higher weights than the OL6 and OL0 groups, which had the lowest feed conversion ratio. Furthermore, after bleeding, the weights and evisceration was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the OL3 and OL0 groups compared to the OL6 group. However, OL0 turkeys had significantly higher spleen, heart, and abdominal fat weights than OL3 and OL6 turkeys. The three experimental groups had no significant differences (p>0.05) in carcass yield or gizzard or liver weights. OL supplementation improved oxidative status but had no effect on animal welfare or blood biochemical parameters, with the exception of the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), which was significantly (p < 0.05) lower in the OL3 group than in the OL0 and OL6 groups. Except for the mean cholesterol level, which was significantly (p < 0.05) lower in the OL3 and OL6 (1.29 g L−1) groups compared to the OL0 group, and the albumin level, which was higher in the OL0 group compared to the OL6 group, no significant effect was observed on biochemical serum parameters. Thus, a 3 % OL supplementation in the turkey diet appears promising for improving the bird's growth performance.
Wintertime extreme warming events in the high Arctic: characteristics, drivers, trends, and the role of atmospheric rivers
Authors: Ma Weiming , Wang Hailong , Chen Gang , Qian Yun , Baxter Ian , Huo Yiling , Seefeldt Mark W.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. An extreme warming event near the North Pole, with 2 m temperature rising above 0 °C, was observed in late December 2015. This specific event has been attributed to cyclones and their associated moisture intrusions. However, little is known about the characteristics and drivers of similar events in the historical record. Here, using data from European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reanalysis, version 5 (ERA5), we study these winter extreme warming events with 2 m temperature over a grid point above 0 °C over the high Arctic (poleward of 80° N) that occurred during 1980–2021. In ERA5, such wintertime extreme warming events can only be found over the Atlantic sector. They occur rarely over many grid points, with a total absence during some winters. Furthermore, even when occurring, they tend to be short-lived, with the majority of the events lasting for less than a day. By examining their surface energy budget, we found that these events transition with increasing latitude from a regime dominated by turbulent heat flux into the one dominated by downward longwave radiation. Positive sea level pressure anomalies which resemble blocking over northern Eurasia are identified as a key ingredient in driving these events, as they can effectively deflect the eastward propagating cyclones poleward, leading to intense moisture and heat intrusions into the high Arctic. Using an atmospheric river (AR) detection algorithm, the roles of ARs in contributing to the occurrence of these extreme warming events defined at the grid-point scale are explicitly quantified. The importance of ARs in inducing these events increases with latitude. Poleward of about 83° N, 100 % of these events occurred under AR conditions, corroborating that ARs were essential in contributing to the occurrence of these events. Over the past 4 decades, both the frequency, duration, and magnitude of these events have been increasing significantly. As the Arctic continues to warm, these events are likely to increase in both frequency, duration, and magnitude, with great implications for the local sea ice, hydrological cycle, and ecosystem.
The High lAtitude sNowfall Detection and Estimation aLgorithm for ATMS (HANDEL-ATMS): a new algorithm for snowfall retrieval at high latitudes
Authors: Camplani Andrea , Casella Daniele , Sanò Paolo , Panegrossi Giulia
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The High lAtitude sNow Detection and Estimation aLgorithm for ATMS (HANDEL-ATMS) is a new machine-learning (ML)-based snowfall retrieval algorithm for Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) observations that has been developed specifically to detect and quantify high-latitude snowfall events that often form in cold, dry environments and produce light snowfall rates. ATMS and the future European MetOp-SG Microwave Sounder offer good high-latitude coverage and sufficient microwave channel diversity (23 to 190 GHz), which allows surface radiometric properties to be dynamically characterized and the non-linear and sometimes subtle passive microwave response to falling snow to be detected. HANDEL-ATMS is based on a combined active–passive microwave observational dataset in the training phase, where each ATMS multichannel observation is associated with coincident (in time and space) CloudSat Cloud Profiling Radar (CPR) vertical snow profiles and surface snowfall rates. The main novelty of the approach is the radiometric characterization of the background surface (including snow-covered land and sea ice) at the time of the overpass to derive the multichannel surface emissivities and clear-sky contribution to be used in the snowfall retrieval process. The snowfall retrieval is based on four different artificial neural networks (ANNs) for snow water path (SWP) and surface snowfall rate (SSR) detection and estimate. HANDEL-ATMS shows very good detection capabilities, POD = 0.83, FAR = 0.18, and HSS = 0.68, for the SSR detection module. Estimation error statistics show a good agreement with CPR snowfall products for SSR >10-2 mm h−1 (RMSE = 0.08 mm h−1, bias = 0.02 mm h−1). The analysis of the results for an independent CPR dataset and of selected snowfall events is evidence of the unique capability of HANDEL-ATMS to detect and estimate SWP and SSR also in the presence of extremely cold and dry environmental conditions typical of high latitudes.
Atmospheric propane (C3H8) column retrievals from ground-based FTIR observations at Xianghe, China
Authors: Zhou Minqiang , Wang Pucai , Dils Bart , Langerock Bavo , Toon Geoff , Hermans Christian , Nan Weidong , Cheng Qun , DeMaziere Martine
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Propane (C3H8) is an important trace gas in the atmosphere, as it is a proxy for oil and gas production and has a significant impact on atmospheric chemical reactions related to the hydroxyl radical and tropospheric ozone formation. In this study, solar direct absorption spectra near 2967 cm−1 recorded by a ground-based Fourier Transform InfraRed spectrometer (FTIR) are applied to retrieve C3H8 total columns between June 2018 and July 2022 at Xianghe in North China. The systematic and random uncertainties of the C3H8 column retrieval are estimated to be 18.2 % and 18.1 %, respectively. The mean and standard deviation of the C3H8 columns derived from the FTIR spectra at Xianghe are 1.80±0.81(1σ) × 1015 molecules / cm2. Good correlations are found between C3H8 and other non-methane hydrocarbons, such as C2H6 (R=0.84) and C2H2 (R=0.79), as well as between C3H8 and CO (R=0.72). However, the correlation between C3H8 and CH4 is relatively weak (R=0.45). The FTIR C3H8 measurements are also compared against two atmospheric chemical transport model simulations (the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM) and the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS)). We find that the C3H8 columns from both models have different seasonal variations as compared to the FTIR measurements. Moreover, the mean C3H8 columns derived from the WACCM and CAMS models are about 68 % larger than the FTIR retrievals. The new FTIR measurements at Xianghe provide us an insight into the C3H8 column variations and underlying processes in North China.
Formation of Reactive Nitrogen Species Promoted by Iron Ions Through the Photochemistry of Neonicotinoid Insecticide
Authors: Ran Zhu , Hu Yanan , Li Yuanzhe , Gao Xiaoya , Ye Can , Li Shuai , Lu Xiao , Luo Yongming , Gligorovski Sasho , Liu Jiangping
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Nitrous acid (HONO) and nitrogen oxides (NOx = NO + NO2) are important atmospheric pollutants and key intermediates in the global nitrogen cycle, but their sources and formation mechanisms are still poorly understood. Here, we investigated the effect of soluble iron (Fe3+) on the photochemical behavior of a widely used neonicotinoid (NN) insecticide, nitenpyram (NPM), in the aqueous phase. The yields of HONO and NOx increased significantly when NPM solution was irradiated in the presence of iron ions (Fe3+). We propose that the enhanced HONO and NO2 emissions from the photodegradation of NPM in the presence of iron ions result from the redox cycle between Fe3+ and Fe2+ and the generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) by the electron transfer between the excited triplet state of NPM and the molecular oxygen (O2). Using the laboratory-derived parametrization based on kinetic data and gridded downward solar radiation, we estimate that the photochemistry of NPM induced by Fe3+ releases 0.50 and 0.77 Tg N year-1 of NOx and HONO to the atmosphere, respectively. This study suggests a novel source of HONO and NOx during daytime and potentially helps to narrow the gap between the field observations and model outcomes of HONO in the atmosphere. The suggested photochemistry of NPM can be an important contribution to the global nitrogen cycle affecting the atmospheric oxidizing capacity as well as the climate change.
Tipología y uso de tecnologías emergentes en educación primaria y secundaria en Latinoamérica: una revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: Rivera-Robles Susan , Badilla-Quintana María Graciela , Jiménez-Pérez Laura
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCCIÓN: La integración de tecnologías emergentes en educación es importante en la sociedad del siglo XXI. Sin embargo, existen múltiples investigaciones donde se integran tecnologías y, pese a esto, no hay cambios sustanciales en las aulas latinoamericanas. MÉTODO: El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática fue analizar investigaciones publicadas en revistas de alto impacto donde se integren tecnologías emergentes en contextos escolares con el fin de determinar la complejidad investigativa. La búsqueda se realizó en mayo de 2022 utilizando el método PRISMA para la selección de 20 artículos latinoamericanos publicados entre 2018 a 2022. Como criterio de inclusión se consideraron artículos empíricos publicados en bases de datos WOS, Scopus y ProQuest, donde se haya aplicado alguna intervención en escolares utilizando tecnologías emergentes. RESULTADOS: Los hallazgos muestran gran variedad de tecnologías utilizadas en diversas áreas académicas, donde el nivel de complejidad en los estudios es de adquisición y profundización de conocimiento y donde los estudiantes tuvieron un rol de usuarios individuales durante las investigaciones. CONCLUSIÓN: Se concluye que debe haber un cambio de enfoque en las futuras investigaciones para generar una mejor integración de tecnologías emergentes y un cambio profundo en las aulas de clases latinoamericanas.
Diseño y validación de una escala de autoevaluación de la competencia digital docente y actitud hacia la innovación educativa del profesorado en servicio
Authors: Dueñas Zorrilla Mario , Tejada Fernández José , Pozos Pérez Katia Verónica
Published: April 2024

Introducción. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar los resultados del proceso de construcción y validación de la Escala de autoevaluación de la competencia digital docente (CDD) y la actitud hacia la innovación educativa del profesorado en servicio. Para ello, se consideran como base las dimensiones y categorías del Marco de Competencias de los Docentes en Materia de TIC (UNESCO, 2019) y el Marco de la Competencia digital docente (INTEF, 2017). Método. La investigación se inscribe dentro de los estudios instrumentales. La población de referencia son profesores de educación media (dos regiones zona norte de Chile). La muestra del pilotaje de la escala la constituyen 200 personas. Para la validación se recurrió a dos procedimientos: validez de contenido por juicio experto (10 expertos internacionales) y validez de constructo: el análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) y el análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC). Para establecer la fiabilidad se ha utilizado el coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach. Resultados. La validez de contenido por juicio experto ha permitido depurar y ajustar la escala global inicial a 60 ítems, generando 3 subescalas. El AFE establece 3 factores mayores verificándose la correspondencia con las tres subescalas del cuestionario. El AFC nos indica un buen ajuste del modelo con índices de ajuste incremental (TLI, ILI, CFI) aceptables (.90), al igual que los residuos RMSEA y SRMR (.06). Asimismo, los índices de parsimonia son elevados (superiores .07). La fiabilidad se considera excelente (valores superiores .90), tanto en la total de la escala como en las subescalas estudiadas. Conclusión. La escala de autoevaluación de la competencia digital docente y actitud hacia la innovación educativa, a la luz del proceso de diseño y validación desarrollado, se constituye en un instrumento robusto, fiable y válido para la evaluación de la CDD y la actitud hacia la innovación educativa.
Virtualidad y rendimiento académico en la educación superior para adultos en tiempos de COVID-19
Authors: Romero-Escalante Victor Fabian
Published: April 2024

Introducción. La modalidad de enseñanza remota de emergencia en los programas universitarios para adultos a causa de la pandemia ha generado un cambio radical en la vida académica de los alumnos, que con el tiempo han logrado adaptarse a la virtualidad. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el grado de relación que tiene la percepción de la modalidad de educación remota de emergencia y el rendimiento académico de los alumnos del programa de formación para adultos en tiempos de la pandemia COVID-19. Método. El enfoque de la investigación fue cuantitativo de diseño no experimental y de nivel correlacional. La muestra fue conformada por 194 alumnos, a quienes se les suministro el cuestionario adaptado que mide la percepción de la enseñanza, que demostró validez y confiabilidad, asimismo, para el rendimiento académico se utilizaron las actas de notas finales. Resultados y Discusión. El principal hallazgo fue la adaptación que tuvieron los alumnos a la nueva modalidad concluyendo que existe relación directa y significativa (Sig.= .000; Rho.= .665) entre las variables estudiadas.
Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Pangan Lokal dalam Upaya Pencegahan Stunting di Desa Way Galih Kecamatan Lampung Selatan
Authors: Adyani Made Ninta , Andrea Nabila , Taqiyyah Tsamarah Dinda , Putri Suci Ananda , Ramdhani Adean Naufal , Rahmawati Winda , Khasanah Zahrotun , Hindyana Daffa Aqilla , Faridah Adinda Fitri Nur , Safitri Regif Desty , Sifana Afiqa Najla , Dzafitri Rizka , Sinaga Intan Kusuma Wardani , Sinaga Sinaga , Hidayaturahmah Rizky
Published: April 2024

Stunting merupakan keadaan gagal tumbuh pada balita akibat defisiensi gizi kronik yang berkepanjangan dan paparan infeksi yang berulang terutama dalam 1000 hari pertama kehidupan (HPK). Berdasarkan data Riskesdas 2022, angka stunting di Indonesia yaitu sebesar 21,6%. Angka tersebut lebih tinggi dari target angka stunting yang ditetapkan pemerintah yaitu sebesar 14%. Salah satu upaya yang memegang peran dalam penurunan angka stunting yaitu melalui swasembada gizi yaitu usaha pemenuhan gizi secara mandiri. Komoditas bahan pangan lokal seperti sayur-sayuran ataupun kacang-kacangan bermanfaat dalam pemenuhan gizi masa pertumbuhan sebagai wujud swasembada gizi di rumah. Untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan pencegahan stunting dengan memanfaatkan pangan lokal kaya gizi, maka dilakukan kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini dalam bentuk kegiatan sosialisasi. Kegiatan sosialisasi ini dilakukan di Desa Way Galih, Kecamatan Lampung Selatan, terdiri atas tiga tahap meliputi tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Kegiatan diikuti oleh ibu-ibu PKK dengan melibatkan beberapa kader posyandu, perangkat desa, dan kecamatan. Adapun hasil evaluasi pemahaman peserta sosialisasi diperoleh melalui presentase nilai benar pretest dan posttest yang kemudian dibandingkan menggunakan analisis uji beda paired t-test. Hasil yang didapat menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan sosialisasi ini memberikan dampak peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat Desa Way Galih tentang stunting dan pencegahannya serta pemahaman mereka dalam pemanfaatan pangan lokal yang kaya gizi, murah, dan mudah ditemukan.
Capacity Building Berbasis Dukungan Perilaku Positif Komunitas bagi Pendamping Disabilitas Berat Jawa Timur
Authors: Ni’matuzahroh Ni’matuzahroh , Permata Sari Atikah
Published: April 2024

Dinas sosial memiliki 168 pendamping yang bertugas memberikan pendampingan kepada 4,000 penyandang disabilitas berat yang tersebar di 38 kota/kabupaten di Jawa Timur. Para pendamping ini bertugas untuk untuk memberikan layanan prima bagi penyandang disabilitas berat dan orangtuanya melaui program asistensi ini berpotensi untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan dan menyelesaikan permasalahan berupa kemudahan tersampaikannya program pemerintah bagi disabilitas. Persoalanya adalah para pendamping ini belum memiliki kompetensi yang dibutuhkan untuk mensukseskan program dinas sosial ini. Pengabdin ini mencoba untuk memberikan peningkatan karakter interpersonal skill untuk optimalisasi Layanan Pendamping Disabilitas Berat Dinas Sosial Jawa Timur. Melalui pelatihan karakter building, para pendamping diberikan keterampilan mengelola emosi, asesemen dan membangun jejaring. Hasil pelatihan membuktikan bahwa peserta sangat antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan dan memiliki pemahaman dan pengetahuan dalam melakukan asesemen dan membangun jejaring untuk membantu penyandang disabilitas berat berkegiatan. Program pengabdian yang dilakukan terbukti dinilai positif oleh peserta pengabdian. Peserta menilai bahwa pemahaman, cara penyampaian dan cara menjawab pemateri sudah memuaskan. Selain itu, terjadi peningkatan rata-rata skor pre-test peserta yang awalnya berada pada skor 43 menjadi 51 saat post-test. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pengabdian yang dilakukan terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan peserta pengabdian.
Investigation of Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Pulse-Wave Action for Various Technological Modes of Electric Discharge Installations for the Destruction of Non-Metallic Materials
Authors: Denisyuk T. D. , Rizun A. R. , Blashchenko A. D.
Published: April 2024

A method for the calculation of high voltage discharge channel parameters (pressure, radius, and expansion velocity) for electric discharge units for destruction of non-metallic materials is presented. It allowed to investigate the influence of installation parameters (inductance, voltage and capacitance) on the hydrodynamic parameters of the discharge channel and generated pressure wave. It is noted that increasing inductivity results in decreasing pressure and expanding discharge channel rate, increasing voltage results in increasing active characteristics of the discharge channel, and increasing capacitance results in increasing discharge current, while pressure and expanding discharge channel rate remaining practically unchanged. The effective area of destruction which depends on the parameters of the technological modes of the cycles, strength properties of the destructible material and electrical conductivity of the discharge medium were determined. The recommendations for selecting operating modes of electrodischarge installations for disintegration of non-metallic materials have been given.
Factors Influencing Business and Entrepreneurial Survival in Africa: A Systematic Review
Authors: C. O. Joshua , E. A. Ediri , C. O. Ogayi , W. Okorie , C. O. Rebecca
Published: April 2024

This paper examined the key factors that significantly impact the survival of businesses and entrepreneurial ventures in Africa using a systematic review. It is crucial to comprehend the factors that influence the existence of businesses to achieve enduring economic growth and advancement. By employing a comprehensive review of pertinent academic publications, this research effort merges significant findings from contemporary investigations to offer helpful perspectives on the challenges along prospects experienced by businesses operating in Africa. This study addresses various facets of entrepreneurship, such as the impact of entrepreneurial factors on achieving high levels of success, the causes of failure, the drivers of growth, and the distinct experiences of micro-businesses owned by African immigrants. Findings from the study indicate that several factors, including resource accessibility, market conditions, entrepreneurial aptitude, and government assistance, substantially influence the longevity of businesses in Africa. This study contributes to the broader academic conversation surrounding entrepreneurship in Africa. It achieves this by providing a comprehensive and current analysis of the various elements that influence the long-term viability of businesses. The outcomes of this comprehensive analysis provide valuable insights for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and researchers, enabling them to make informed decisions based on facts and promoting a conducive atmosphere in businesses striving in Africa.
The effect of capital structure on financial performance
Authors: Abdelraheem Abubkr Ahmed Elhadi
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to measure the effect of using loans and equity in the capital structure on evaluating financial performance, whether in terms of profits or liquidity, in banks in the city of Al-Kharj through the descriptive analytical approach. Data was collected from the study population through a questionnaire, where 200 questionnaires were distributed, of which 187 were collected, and 183 were valid for analysis. Data were analyzed using PLS-SEM software. The validity and reliability of the data were confirmed. The results of hypothesis testing showed a weak positive effect of using equity on the financial performance (profits and liquidity) of banks in Al-Kharj city. It also turned out that there was a strong positive effect of using loans on financial performance (profits) in banks in the city of Al-Kharj, and there was no effect of using loans on financial performance (liquidity). In banks in Al-Kharj city. The researcher recommended conducting more studies on the effect of capital structure on the financial performance of banks in other regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to confirm the validity of the current study results.
Analyze the impact of energy consumption, economic development, trade liberalization, and urbanization on CO2 emissions in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Osman Yousif
Published: April 2024

The increasing worldwide focus on sustainable development has drawn significant attention to environmental issues. The focus is on minimizing energy usage to lessen environmental harm. However, conversations regarding this subject have raised worries. Sustainable development is gaining respect from economists and policymakers due to its potential impact on productivity. The reason for conducting this research is to evaluate the effects of energy consumption, economic growth, trade liberalization, and urbanization on carbon emissions within the context of Saudi Arabia. The data was collected longitudinally from 1980 to 2022 and comes from World Development Indicators and Our World in Data. The study found cointegration among the variables using the ARDL model Short-term CO2 emissions were inversely related to previous delays, economic growth, and trade liberalization, but directly connected to energy consumption and urbanization. Long-term data demonstrates that the usage of energy, urbanization, and trade liberalization have a positive correlation with CO2 emissions, but economic development and previous CO2 emissions have a negative correlation. The study's results are briefly discussed, and several recommendations are made accordingly.
The relationship of guaranteed interest with managerial behavior, customers, and financial performance for banking
Authors: Widnyana I Wayan , Astiti Ni Putu Yeni , Gunadi I Gusti Ngurah Bagus , Suarjana I Wayan , Sukadana I Wayan
Published: April 2024

Guaranteed interest is crucial in financial systems, boosting depositor confidence and impacting bank risk. The discussion about guaranteed interest has been thorough, focusing on the reassurance it provides to depositors and the risks it brings. Although it prevents bank running, it can also make depositors too relaxed, potentially causing future crises. Previous research has focused on established guaranteed interest schemes, but there is still a gap in understanding the impact of introducing guaranteed interest during a crisis. This paper explores the relationship between guaranteed interest and managerial behavior, customers, and performance of conventional and Islamic banking. The research design uses existing statistics, with data obtained from the publications of the Financial Services Authority and Bank Indonesia. The analysis uses VAR/VECM models, with results showing that the movement of guaranteed interest rates (both rupiah and foreign currency) has a dominant impact on conventional banking compared to Islamic banking, both on bank managerial behavior, customer behavior, and the performance of the bank itself. Specifically, the movement of the guaranteed interest will trigger the management of conventional banks to increase loan interest, while from the customer side they will ask for a higher yield (interest) on third part funds (TPF). As a result, these two things will lead to a negative outcome on the performance of the bank itself, especially on Net Interest Margin (NIM), Return on Assets (ROA), Operational Expenditure to Operational Income (BOPO), and Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR). In Islamic banks, the movement of the guaranteed interest also has an impact on the managerial behavior of the bank, customer behavior, and the performance of the bank itself, but the effect of the movement of the guaranteed interest is only small. Most of the growth in credit and deposits, fluctuations in financing margins and returns on deposits and dominant Islamic Financial Performance for Banking indicators are explained by factors other than movements in guaranteed interest rates.
Government policy in the field of audit and financial audit infrastructure on the smoothness of the supply chain and its implications on financial management compliance
Authors: Bassasan Ismat , Taqi Muhamad , Uzliawati Lia , Ibrani Ewing Yuvisa
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of government policies in the field of audit and financial audit infrastructure in improving the smoothness of the supply chain and its implications for financial management compliance in regional apparatus organizations (OPD) within the Serang City Government, Banten Province, Indonesia. The sample in this study was 225 respondents consisting of 19 from Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) within the Serang City Government. Sampling technique using technique purposive sampling. Data collected through questionnaires was then analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results of research and data analysis show that: Government Policy in the Audit Sector directly has a positive and significant effect on the smoothness of the Supply Chain; Financial Audit Infrastructure directly has a positive and significant effect on the smooth running of the Supply Chain; Government Policy in the Audit Sector directly has a positive and significant effect on Financial Management Compliance; The government's Financial Audit Infrastructure directly has a positive and significant effect on Financial Management Compliance; The smoothness of the Supply Chain directly has a positive and significant effect on Financial Management Compliance in Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) within the Serang City Government, Banten Province, Indonesia. The smoothness of the Supply Chain is able to partially mediate Government Policy in the Field of Audit and Financial Audit Infrastructure on Management Compliance in Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) within the Serang City Government, Banten Province, Indonesia.
The effect of emotional intelligence, and fostering creativity on entrepreneurship business administration: mediating role of innovation and intrinsic motivation
Authors: Alwaely Suad Abdalkareem , Abusalma Abdallah , Alamayreh Esraa M. , Fraihat Baha Aldeen Mohammad , Taha Ismail Bany , Ahmad Ahmad Y. A. Bani
Published: April 2024

The study focuses on the intricate nature of emotional intelligence (EMI), Fostering creativity (FC), intrinsic motivation (IM), innovation (IN) and entrepreneurship (E) under the context of corporate management in a country. Based on a sample of 359 actively engaged respondents and using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling, the study reveals significant positive associations: emotional intelligence includes entrepreneurship, Fostering creativity contains entrepreneurship, innovation, emotional intelligence appears intrinsic motivation, in Fostering creativity appear intrinsic motivation, emotional intelligence includes innovation, in Fostering creativity is innovation, intrinsic motivation includes entrepreneurship, in innovation is entrepreneurship. The results demonstrate a chain mediation: emotional intelligence influences entrepreneurship, intrinsic motivation is involved, and innovation serves as the intermediary. In the same way, it is fertile in creativity to begin entrepreneurship, whereas intrinsic motivation and innovation are mediating factors considering this fact. Accordingly, these findings have a huge impact on the development of effective public health policies and the nature of ecosystems research in future. For organizations in Jordan, a result based on these results will help in the development of a constructive atmosphere which will be inclined towards entrepreneurs by working on emotional intelligence, creativity, intrinsic motivation and innovation. The research puts in place a theoretical framework which is complemented by the granular perspective of these psychological and entrepreneurial factors.
The impact of cost management accounting techniques on supply chain performance using the balanced scorecard approach: A case of logistics companies in Vietnam
Authors: Dang Lan Anh
Published: April 2024

This study aims to discover the relationship between CMA Techniques and Supply Chain Performance at logistics enterprises in Vietnam. Based on qualitative research methods combined with quantitative research, the survey subjects were 300 accounting staff and managers of large logistics enterprises in Vietnam. Qualitative research is used to summarize the business situation of the companies, build research models and hypotheses based on literature review and get opinions from the managers and accountants about the quality of the questionnaire. The study has developed a scale to evaluate the Supply Chain Performance of the businesses according to the Balanced Scorecard model. Quantitative research is used to measure and explain the relationship between factors in the model using SPSS and AMOS tools. The results of the linear structural model show that CMA Techniques have a positive impact on the Supply Chain Performance of logistics businesses in Vietnam. This study also demonstrates that CMA Techniques have a positive impact on Financial Performance, Internal Business Process, Learning and Growth, Customer Perspectives of the businesses. Based on these findings, the author proposes recommendations for governments and the companies to improve the effectiveness of CMA Techniques, thereby improving their Supply Chain Performance.
The effect of the comprehensive quality management strategies on environmentally responsible activities and the performance of the organizations
Authors: Hanandeh Ahmad , Mansour Ayman , Najdawi Sakher , Kanaan Omar , Abualfalayeh Ghaith , Qais Kilani
Published: April 2024

The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles on the effectiveness of sustainable practices, as well as the effects of these practices on the entire performance of firms that operate within this industry. The study will look at how these practices have become more efficient. It is still necessary to conduct additional research to fill the information gap concerning the effect of TQM approaches on sustainable practices and overall organizational performance in the Jordan Tourism sector. The study will place a particular emphasis on the significance of TQM methodologies and sustainable practices in enhancing organizational dynamics and competitiveness. The research chose the following TQM practices: supplier partnership, leadership commitment, quality management system, and teamwork and collaboration to measure their impacts on building sustainable practices and improving organizational performance through distributed 221 research questionnaires and retrieved 187 valid data. The Jordanian tourism industry will serve as the setting for an examination into the relationship between TQM methodologies, sustainable practices, and organizational outcomes. The analysis will be carried out through the utilization of a case study technique in the Jordan tourism board which is considered the largest tourism institution in Jordan's tourism sector. The research endeavors to provide significant insights into the effectiveness of TQM implementation and provides information concerning the impact that TQM has on sustainable practices and the overall performance of organizations. The findings of the research are intended to provide practical consequences for businesses that cater to tourists in Jordan in the goal of achieving a sustained competitive advantage and improving overall performance. The significance of adopting TQM principles into sustainable operations will be brought into crystal clearer focus. Businesses in the tourist industry can intentionally implement and make use of TQM techniques to improve their sustainable practices, improve the quality of their services, and ultimately boost their competitiveness in the market and increase their chances of success. This research aims to present empirical data on the impact of TQM approaches on sustainable practices and overall organizational performance in the Jordanian tourism industry.
Black Garlic for the treatment of Tuberculosis and Diabetes mellitus
Authors: Djannah Fathul , Rahaju Anny Setijo , Kadriyan Hamsu , Triani Eva , Trianto Heru Fajar , Zainul Rahadian
Published: April 2024

Black garlic is made from fresh garlic by thermal processing. It is produced under certain temperatures and humidity to generate a product with greater content, taste, and texture. Additionally, black garlic has many benefits, such as being an antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, anticancer, antidiabetic, and cardiovascular protective. Thus, black garlic can be utilized as a treatment for tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus. Moreover, the ingredients in black garlic, such as SAC, polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and ajoene, can reduce levels of Mycobacterium TB, lessen plasma glucose levels, and increase plasma insulin in diabetes mellitus.
Ameliorative effects of aqueous extract of Momordica charantia seed against Collagen induced Rheumatoid Arthritis in rats
Authors: Dubey Trupti , Patel Kirti V.
Published: April 2024

Rheumatoid Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability and impairment ubiquitously which has worldwide prevalence of 1% population with increasing number of newer cases. RA is considered as an autoimmune disorder but systemic and chronic inflammation with metabolic factors leads extra organ manifestations with management also. The present study was designed to evaluate ameliorative effects of aqueous extract of Momordica charantia seed in wistar male rats, sensitized with bovine collagen type II (0.1ml sub planter) and compared with Methotrexate (0.6mg/kg i. p.) as standard treatment. The estimations were done on the basis of inflammatory components (Paw volume, CRP, ESR, IL-6 and TNF-α), Immune components (Arthritic score, Arthritic index, Anti-CCP) and Disease progression index (Disability, Radiological and histopathological examinations) for 42 days. Test groups of aqueous extracts of Momordica charantia seed (100mg/kg, 200mg/kg and 400mg/kg) were analyzed using statistical method (one way ANOVA and repeated measure ANOVA). On the basis of results preventive treatment of MCAE 400mg/kg p.o. proved to possess anti arthritic activities against inflammatory as well as immune components activated by collagen induced RA.
Representations of Interracial relationships in Voices in the Night and On the Face of the Waters by Flora Annie Steel
Authors: Sudip Talukdar
Published: April 2024

Interracial relationships and marriages were a controversial matter in colonial India. During the first few decades it was fairly tolerated as a measure of convenience by the British colonial power. But as the years wore on, attitudes began to change and rigidity set in. Such relationships were no longer encouraged and they also entailed many disadvantages for an Anglo-Indian in the social life of Anglo-India. In this article, I have tried to show how Flora Annie Steel, a female Anglo-Indian novelist, has presented interracial relationships at the turn of the 19th century in two of her novels. I have shown that she has remained truthful to reality. By showing such relationships from different perspectives, Flora Annie Steel has proved that such unions were unwanted and undesirable to both the concerned communities in British India.
THE ECONOMIC PAMPHLETEER: Perspectives on past and future food systems
Authors: Ikerd John
Published: April 2024

First paragraphs: In my previous column, I described the trans­for­mational changes I have seen in the past and expect to see in the future of American agriculture. Transformational change is not the usual incre­mental or adaptive change but is defined as “a dramatic evolution of some basic structure of the business itself—its strategy, culture, organiza­tion, physical structure, supply chain, or processes” (Harvard Business School Online, 2020, “Transfor­mational Change,” para. 1). I believe the changes in food systems, past and future, have been and will be just as transformational as the changes in agriculture. When I was growing up in the 1940s in rural Missouri, we had a local food system. Most of what we ate was grown, hunted, fished, or foraged on our farm. Most of the rest was grown and pro­cessed within about 50 miles of our farm. There were local meat processors and locker plants, dairy processing plants, fruit and vegetable can­neries, and even local flour mills. Coffee, tea, spices, some canned and packaged foods, and occa­sional bana­nas and oranges came from elsewhere. My best guess is that at least 75% of what we ate in the 1940s was homegrown or grown and processed locally. . .
eNOS Expression in the Cerebellum of Dogs Naturally Infected with Canine Distemper Virus and Realationship with Apoptosis
Authors: Karayiğit Mehmet Önder
Published: April 2024

Objective: In this study, the role of eNOS expression in the neuropathology of canine distemper disease was investigated. Materials and Methods: In the study, cerebellar tissues of 20 dogs brought for necropsy and diagnosed with distemper by histopathological and immunohistochemical methods were used. Cerebellum tissues from 7 dogs that died of other diseases in which the central nervous system was not affected were used as controls. All tissues were fixed in 10% buffered formalin solution for 48 h then washed thoroughly in tap water overnight. After dehydration in graded alcohols, cleared in xylene and embedded in paraffin. Paraffin blocks of cerebellum were cut at 5 μm and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was performed according to the manufacturer's protocol. Results: Expression of eNOS and cells undergoing apoptosis in infected tissues were increased compared to control tissues. This difference was statistically significant. Conclusion: As a result, increased eNOS expression may be one of the factors that trigger apoptosis in neuropathology of canine distemper disease. However, further studies are needed for other effects that contribute to the neuropathology of the disease
Exploring the Potentials and Challenges of Renewable Energy Sources
Authors: Schaefer Laura , Atreya Arvind
Published: April 2024

Efficient methods for decreasing emissions in the energy sector include enhancing the efficacy of coal-fired power plants, augmenting the utilization nuclear energy and gas for heat and electricity generation, diversifying the application of renewable sources of energy, and allowing to consume energy in a rational manner. By adopting renewable energy sources, we not only get environmental benefits, but also strengthen the state's autonomy in fuel and energy exports. This leads to savings in foreign money and the establishment of new job possibilities. This article examines the potential, as well as limitations and challenges, of renewable sources of energy, such hydrogen, solar, wind, and biogas. This article research different factors influencing the economic viability of renewable energy potentials, including their geographical, technical, and technological characteristics. The essay also examines the benefits and drawbacks of generating biogas, wind energy, and solar thermal energy. The conclusion underlines the need of careful planning, site selection, and environmental studies to ensure the successful integration of renewable energy into the existing power system.
Potencial anticâncer de actinobactérias do gênero Streptomyces Sp.: uma revisão integrativa de literatura
Authors: Cardoso Pablício Pereira , Williams Hemile Kamila Monteiro , Cardoso Rafael Silva , Vasconcelos Kamila Brielle Pantoja , Ramos Sara Freitas de Sousa , Padilla Gabriel , Santana Raphael Carlos Ferrer de , Silva Silvia Katrine Rabelo da
Published: April 2024

O câncer permanece um dos principais desafios globais de saúde pública, impulsionando a busca por terapias inovadoras e mais efetivas. Nesse cenário, as actinobactérias, especialmente as pertencentes ao gênero Streptomyces, têm se destacado por seu potencial notável na produção de compostos bioativos com propriedades anticancerígenas. Esta revisão integrativa teve como objetivo sintetizar os achados mais relevantes sobre o potencial anticâncer dessas bactérias. A estratégia de busca nas bases de dados Scielo e PubMed, utilizando os descritores "Streptomyces", "Actinobacteria" and "Anticancer", resultou na inclusão de 20 artigos para análise. Os estudos evidenciaram a eficácia dos compostos derivados de actinobactérias contra diversas linhagens de células cancerígenas, incluindo as de câncer de mama, pulmão, cólon e leucemia. Foram empregados métodos variados, como ensaios de citotoxicidade, análises genômicas e docking molecular, para avaliar e compreender os mecanismos de ação desses compostos. Apesar dos resultados promissores obtidos em nível experimental, são necessários estudos adicionais para validar a eficácia e segurança in vivo, bem como desenvolver métodos eficientes para a produção e purificação desses compostos em larga escala. Desafios significativos precisam ser superados, como a transição da pesquisa básica para aplicações clínicas e a conservação da biodiversidade das actinobactérias. Portanto, esta revisão destaca o potencial significativo das actinobactérias na busca por novos agentes anticancerígenos, contribuindo para o avanço científico e oferecendo esperança de terapias mais eficazes contra o câncer. No entanto, é crucial a realização de pesquisas adicionais, bem como a colaboração multidisciplinar, para traduzir esses achados em benefícios tangíveis para a sociedade e o avanço da medicina.
Effective Altruism and Requiring Reasons to Help Others
Authors: Sinclair Thomas
Published: April 2024

Theron Pummer's impressive new book The Rules of Rescue seeks to defend effective altruism without taking on the controversial moral theoretical commitments. Through an exploration of the framework of requiring reasons and permitting reasons that is the backbone of his argument, this article raises some doubts about how successful Pummer's strategy of avoidance can be.
Celebrating Polish American Identity
Authors: Jackson David J.
Published: April 2024

Polish Americans celebrate their ethnic identity in myriad ways, including Pączki Day celebrations, Dyngus Day parties, kolędy singalongs, and dance and other performances. These types of events are examined in the context of theories of ethnicity persistence and dissipation, as well as through the lens of invented traditions. Results of a survey of 409 event participants are presented, which reveal that participants believe strongly in preserving Polish and Polish American culture, as well as the need for authenticity in these events. The role of food, drink, and polka music is examined, and distinctions are drawn among the various events based in part on the sponsoring organizations. Analysis is offered of differences between Polish American and non-Polish American participants, and some tentative thoughts are offered about the responses of various cohorts of Polish Americans. While for most Polish Americans, ethnic identity has become largely symbolic, it still can have consequences that go beyond mere celebration. A theory of latent ethnicity is presented, which argues that these events maintain ethnicity symbolically, and that Polish American ethnicity can then be awakened in everyday life, particularly during presidential elections.
Die Konstruktion von Kriminellen. Die Inhaftierung von "Berufsverbrechern" im KZ Mauthausen
Authors: Kranebitter Andreas
Published: April 2024

Der NS-Staat deportierte Personen mit unterschiedlichen Begründungen in Konzentrationslager. Die Kriminalpolizei wurde ermächtigt, Personen in „Vorbeugungshaft“ zu nehmen und in KZ einzuweisen. Polizei und SS etikettierten sie wegen ihrer Vorstrafen als „Berufsverbrecher“. Nach 1945 galten sie nicht als Opfer. Über sie wurde nur hinter vorgehaltener Hand gesprochen, aber nicht geforscht. Wer waren aber die „kriminellen“ Häftlinge der Konzentrations­lager? Auf welcher rechtlichen Basis wurden sie deportiert? Wegen welcher Delikte hatten sie Vorstrafen erhalten? Wie wandte die Kriminalpolizei das Label „Berufsverbrecher“ an? Welche Rolle spielten sie im Gefüge der „Häftlingsgesellschaft“? Das Buch widmet sich nicht nur der NS-Zeit, sondern auch der Geschichte der Kriminalpolitik in Österreich und dem Weiterleben der Stigmatisierungen in den (Familien-)Biografien dieser Opfergruppe nach 1945. Mit verschiedensten geschichts- und sozialwissenschaftlichen Methoden und Konzepten geht der Autor den Biografien von 885 österreichischen „Berufsverbrechern“ des KZ Mauthausen nach. Die Geschichte der Konzentrationslager wird so aus einer bisher kaum beachteten Perspektive betrachtet. Andreas Kranebitter ist wissenschaftlicher Leiter des Dokumentationsarchivs des österreichischen Widerstandes (DÖW) in Wien.