bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análise das ações do serviço de farmácia clínica no uso de vancomicina em um hospital público de Belo Horizonte
Authors: AUGUSTO Ana Carolina , MEDEIROS Amanda Fonseca , MARTINS Maria Auxiliadora , LEITÃO Clara Lemos , BRANDÃO Mário César , DIAS Elaine Ferreira , BERTOLLO Caryne Margotto
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Caracterizar a população em uso de vancomicina, além de analisar os parâmetros de indicação, efetividade e segurança empregados por farmacêuticos clínicos na revisão do uso desse medicamento. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal com coleta retrospectiva de dados de prontuário de pacientes que utilizaram vancomicina por via intravenosa no período de março de 2022 a março de 2023. Foram investigados os resultados da vancocinemia (nível do vale plasmático) e as intervenções farmacêuticas realizadas relacionadas a este antibacteriano. Resultados: O estudo incluiu 919 pacientes com 1026 atendimentos distintos. A média de idade da população foi de 56,8±17,9 anos, sendo 50,9% com idade superior ou igual a 60 anos. No período avaliado, foram identificadas 9379 prescrições de vancomicina. Verificou-se que a justificativa mais prevalente para prescrição de vancomicina foi categorizada como “outros: citar em observação” (15,1%), seguida da “infecção respiratória – pneumonia nosocomial” (14,8%). A linha de cuidado intensivo foi responsável pela maior parte das prescrições de vancomicina (42,9%). Apenas 23,5% dos resultados de vancocinemia se apresentavam na faixa de 15-20mg/L, considerada ideal. Dentre os resultados de vancocinemia fora da faixa de referência, 38,2% encontravam-se supraterapêuticos (≥20,1mg/L) e 18,7% subterapêuticos (≤9,9mg/L). Com a revisão de uso de medicamentos realizada por farmacêuticos, 190 intervenções foram realizadas junto à equipe médica, sendo a monitorização terapêutica a mais prevalente (44,7%) e, destas, 87,1% foram aceitas. Conclusão: O estudo evidenciou um elevado número de resultados de vancocinemia fora da faixa terapêutica preconizada como ideal (76,5%) indicando a necessidade do fortalecimento do protocolo institucional, com treinamento do corpo clínico. O farmacêutico clínico mostrou-se atuante na identificação desse risco, ao realizar a criteriosa revisão de uso de medicamentos, e a solicitação da monitorização terapêutica de vancomicina.
Brown algae as the prospective macro- and microelements source for layers
Authors: Karpenko Larisa Yu. ,   FSBEI HE “Saint-Petersburg State Academy of Veterinary Medicine” (FSBEI HE St. Petersburg SAVM), St. Petersburg, Russia, Bakhta Alesya A. , Babich Olga O. , Sukhih Stanislav A. , Nikonov Ilya N. ,   FSBEI HE “Saint-Petersburg State Academy of Veterinary Medicine” (FSBEI HE St. Petersburg SAVM), St. Petersburg, Russia,   FSAEI HE “Baltic Federal University named after I. Kant” (BFU named after I. Kant), Kaliningrad, Russia,   FSAEI HE “Baltic Federal University named after I. Kant” (BFU named after I. Kant), Kaliningrad, Russia,   FSBEI HE “Saint-Petersburg State Academy of Veterinary Medicine” (FSBEI HE St. Petersburg SAVM), St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: July 2024

In the course of the research, the content of microelements was established in samples of brown algae collected on the White Sea coast. Brown algae of the genera Fucus and Ascophyllum can be the basis for the creation of microelement feed additives and premix components to compensate for the deficiency of microelements in the diets of laying hens and for the production of functional food products.
Bulk density of hen eggshell membrane after convection drying and freeze-drying
Authors: Agafonychev Valery P. ,   “All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Poultry Processing Industry” — the branch of FSC ARRTPI (ARSRIPPI), Moscow region, Russia, Myshalova Olga M. , Dmitrienko Irina S. , Roslikov Danil A. ,   “All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Poultry Processing Industry” — the branch of FSC ARRTPI (ARSRIPPI), Moscow region, Russia,   “All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Poultry Processing Industry” — the branch of FSC ARRTPI (ARSRIPPI), Moscow region, Russia,   “All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Poultry Processing Industry” — the branch of FSC ARRTPI (ARSRIPPI), Moscow region, Russia
Published: July 2024

Bulk density of hen eggshell membrane samples has been determined being dried by convection or freeze- frying before and after grinding. Freeze-dried product has been established to be more porous before grinding than convection dried product, and that’s why its bulk density has been less by 25.3%. Average particle freeze-dried product size after grinding has been less than average particle size of convection dried product, and freeze-dried product bulk density has become more by 21% than bulk density of convection dried product. The data received show that freeze- drying is efficient as some preparatory stage before eggshell membrane finely dispersed grinding.
Cockerel carcasses morphological and chemical traits when multienzime complex included in their diet
Authors: Nikitchenko Dmitry V. ,   FSAEI HE “Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba” (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia, Nikitchenko Vladimir Ye. , Rodionov Vadim D. , Rystsova Yekaterina O. , Yegorov Ivan A. , Yegorova Tatyana V. ,   FSAEI HE “Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba” (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia,   FSAEI HE “Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba” (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia,   FSAEI HE “Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba” (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia,   FSBSI Federal Scientific Center “All-Russian Research and Technological Poultry Institute” (FSC ARRTPI), Moscow re- gion, Russia,   FSBSI Federal Scientific Center “All-Russian Research and Technological Poultry Institute” (FSC ARRTPI), Moscow re- gion, Russia
Published: July 2024

The data have been given in the paper on “Ross 308” cross broiler cockerels body weight growing dynam- ics, carcasses morphometric and chemical composition and meat fiber diameter when broiler feeding the diet with low metaboliс energy level by 3%, elevated cellulose content and multienzyme complex addition.
ВИМІРЮВАННЯ КУТА ВІДРИВУ ТІЛ ПІД ЧАС ЇХ РУХУ ПО СФЕРИЧНІЙ ПОВЕРХНІ
Authors: Здещиц Валерій , Здещиц Анастасія , Пирховка Карина
Published: June 2024

Розглянуто методику проведення фізичного експерименту, яка використовує саморобну дослідницьку установку для визначення кута відриву кульки та шайби під час їх руху по сферичній поверхні.
Формулювання проблеми. В задачах класичної механіки, пов'язаних з рухом по поверхні сфери під дією гравітаційної сили матеріальної точки або кульки, пропонується знайти кут, при якому вони відриваються від поверхні. Це завдання відносно легко розв’язується більшістю студентів. Однак ті самі задачі з врахуванням сили тертя викликають труднощі під час їх розв’язання у багатьох обізнаних студентів. Перевірити результати теоретичного розгляду проблеми в експерименті неможливо, особливо дистанційно, через відсутність дослідницьких установок такого типу та методичних рекомендацій до них.
Матеріали і методи. Теоретично розглянуті з тертям і без нього всі можливі варіанти руху матеріальної точки та кульки по поверхні сфери. На основі цих розглядів визначено рівень складності отримання розв’язку такого рода завдань для студентів бакалаврського та магістерського рівня. Визначено оптимальний варіант постановки завдання для бакалаврського рівня з експериментальною перевіркою висновків теорії. Поставлена мета: визначення кута відриву плоского тіла та кульки під час їх руху по сферичній поверхні – вирішувалася за допомогою розробленої дослідницької установки у вигляді двох транспортирів, розділених аркушами паперу для утворення рейкової сферичної дороги. Смартфони студентів у режимі slow motion використовувалися під час дистанційного виконання ними шкільного фізичного експерименту як цифрова вимірювальна лабораторія.
Результати. Експериментально визначено кут відриву від поверхні сфери плоского тіла (шайби), який дорівнює 520 та  кульки – 570. Розроблена методика вимірювання кутів відриву та дослідницька установка.
Висновки. Значення кутів відриву, передбачені теорією руху тіл при наявності тертя – 520  для шайби та 570, для кульки підтверджені в експериментах. Доведена незмінність величини кута відриву від сферичної поверхні кульки незалежно від її маси та радіусу. Ці результати доводять той факт, що розроблена методика та дешева дослідницька установка дозволяє бакалаврам високоточно вимірювати кути відриву кульки та її швидкість навіть в дистанційному режимі.
Exploring the impact of gratifications (hedonic, utilitarian, symbolic and social benefits) on the behavioral intention of voice assistants’ users
Authors: Loan Pham Thi Be , Phuong Le Kha Tuyet , Ngoc Nguyen Thi Hong , Ngan Phan Thu , Phuc Tran Kim Bao
Published: July 2024

Voice Assistants have gained more attention in both real-life and academic fields thanks to their roles in the advanced world. This study aims to investigate the Behavioral Intention of Voice Assistants’ users by exploring the mediating role of Subjective Well-being and the moderating role of Innovativeness based on the Utilitarian and Gratification Theory framework. A quantitative study with structural equation modeling was carried out using SPSS and PLS-SEM software to analyze a sample of 230 Voice Assistant users. The findings illustrate that the Subjective Well-being of Voice Assistants’ users is influenced by Utilitarian benefits, Symbolic benefits and Social benefits. Behavioral intention is directly influenced by Utilitarian benefits, Hedonic benefits and Social benefits. The research establishes the moderating role of Innovativeness in the relationship of Subjective Well-being and Behavioral Intention. This study provides deeper insight into the motivations of Voice Assistants’ users from social and psychological viewpoints.
An investigation into factors affecting students’ English reading motivation
Authors: Kha Huynh Ngoc Mai , Nhung Nguyen Thi Hong
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to explore the reading motivation of students at Skyline School in Da Nang city and its correlation with their overall reading achievement. Data was collected through surveys on 50 students, descriptive analysis, and interviews conducted with students randomly chosen. The researchers sought to understand the reasons behind the students' moderate reading motivation levels, which is proved to relate to complex texts, unfamiliar vocabularies, and intricate sentence structures. Additionally, linguistic barriers were identified as contributing factors. Shifting interests, competing priorities, such as extracurricular activities and social influences, such as peer influence and societal attitudes towards reading, were also found to influence students' reading motivation. Furthermore, the researcher identified limited metacognitive awareness as a hindrance to students' effective engagement with English texts.
Dagestan as part of Russia: the main stages and experience of political, economic and cultural in-tegration
Authors:   Dagestan Federal Research Center RAS, Ruslan I. Seferbekov , Magomedov Yusup A. ,   Dagestan Federal Research Center RAS, Magomedhabib R. Seferbekov ,   Dagestan Federal Research Center RAS
Published: June 2024

The article highlights the economic and political consequences of Dagestan's entry into Russia, starting from the end of the Caucasian War in the North-Eastern Caucasus and up to our time. This event had great progressive significance for the destinies of the Dagestan peoples. The peoples of Dagestan, who were at the stage of feudalism, were drawn into the economic, legal and cultural field of capitalist Russia, which predetermined the rapid development of bourgeois relations in the region in industry and the agricultural sector. Being part of the Russian Empire, and subsequently the USSR, Dagestanis took an active part in all significant socio-political events in the country. A particularly great flourishing of the economy and culture of Dagestan was observed in the 1960–1980s. After the collapse of the Soviet Union and a paradigm shift in the state and social structure of Russia, the peoples of Dagestan expressed their desire to remain part of it. In the new geopoliti-cal situation, Dagestan turned out to be the southernmost outpost of Russia, through which the Russian Federation protects its geoeconomic and geostrategic interests in the region.
Exploration of applicability of Polytomous Cognitive Diagnostic Models in Psychological Construct Measurement Data
Authors: Lee Seulee , Lee Yoonsun ,   Korean Society for Educational Evaluation
Published: July 2024

This study explored the applicability and utility of the polytomous cognitive diagnostic models (CDMs) to a psychological construct measurement data composed of polytomous responses. The study applied sequential cognitive diagnostic models(Sequential CDMs), which are a subtype of polytomous CDMs, to the KELS 2013 6th year (2018) student competency data. The results showed that analysis of 5,053 first-year high school students revealed that the sG-DINA demonstrated the best model fit to data, indicating the presence of compensatory processes withing different response categories within the same item. While hierarchical relationships among measurement constructs were considered during the development of the measurement tool, inappropriate hierachies were identified in the application of Sequential CDMs. Some models yielded biased results in participant profiles and attribute proficiency ratio calculations due to the compensatory. Based on these findings, the implications of applying polytomous CDMs to data with hierarchical relationships among psychological constructs were confirmed.
ITERATED MODIFIED TABU SEARCH BASED EQUITABLE COLORING FOR SCHEDULING CRICKET WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT
Authors: M Venkatachalam , K Praveena , Dafik Dafik , Cangül İsmail Naci
Published: July 2024

In this article, an Iterated Modified Tabu Search (IMTS) approach is presented by improving certain aspects of general Tabu Search to enhance the approximation of the Equitable coloring problem (ECP) problem for a real-world problem of scheduling the ICC Cricket World Cup tournament. The proposed IMTS introduces new point generation mechanisms and parameter updating rules to achieve this objective of tournament scheduling. The IMTS algorithm defines different k-ECP instances and utilizes the search process to determine the optimal solution for instance of k-ECP by estimating the minimum k-coloring value. An illustration of resolving the Cricket World Cup tournament scheduling problem using the proposed IMTS algorithm is provided. Also, an assessment of the IMTS is also performed on a commonly used benchmark instances. Both the results illustrate that the IMTS provided comparatively better solution with high quality and computational efficiency.
A New Non-Destructive Multidimensional Yield Determination Method Approach for Walnut Crop
Authors: Gürfidan Remzi , Açıkgözoğlu Enes , Ersoy Mevlüt
Published: July 2024

Walnut has an important place in agricultural production and research on it covers various fields. In this study, machine learning algorithms were used for non-destructive estimation of walnut productivity. The researchers developed a setup using audio recordings and images to determine the fullness and void status of walnuts. These data were processed with various machine learning algorithms and the results were evaluated. The algorithms used in the study include RESNET50, DenseNET121, VGG16 and CNN. However, when the results obtained are analyzed, it is seen that the VGG16 algorithm gives the most successful results with 99.79% accuracy and 91.42% val_accuracy values using imagenet weights. These results were found to be quite successful compared to similar studies in the literature. In future studies, it is aimed to expand the obtained dataset and increase the val_accuracy value even more. In addition, similar methods are planned to be applied on other nuts such as hazelnuts and almonds. This could be an important step to increase productivity in agricultural production. In conclusion, this study on walnut yield estimation using non-destructive methods offers a new and effective approach in agricultural applications. The use of machine learning algorithms offers potential in various areas such as increasing productivity in walnut production and detecting diseases.
How routine tasks affect labor market inequalities between vocational and tertiary graduates over the career
Authors: Decker Viktor , Labussière Marie , Bol Thijs
Published: July 2024

How do routine tasks shape disparities in income and employment prospects between workers with vocational and tertiary educational qualifications? While existing research predominantly emphasizes skill differentials as the primary driver, this study proposes that group differences in the prevalence and returns to routine tasks contribute to existing disparities. Using decomposition methods on data from the German Socio-Economic Panel and the BiBB/BAuA Employment Survey, we examine how compositional differences in routine task performance between vocational and tertiary graduates impact differences in labor market outcomes over individuals' careers. We find that vocationally trained workers tend to perform more routine tasks than their university-educated counterparts. This compositional difference explains part of the income gap but does not affect unemployment risk. While group-specific levels of routine task intensity remain relatively stable, the returns to these tasks diminish over the life course, contributing substantially to the widening income gap between vocational and tertiary graduates over their careers.
Multi-Perspective Explanation of Data Bias in AI: A Case Study
Authors: Adewumi Tosin
Published: July 2024

Explanations are largely lacking in some Machine Learning (ML) systems but having explanations is very helpful because they clarify events. In this case study, we use 7 bias metrics in the AI Fairness 360 (AIF360) libraryto explain bias in the German Credit Dataset (GCD) in a credit scoring scenario from multiple perspective. Some of the metrics applied are applicable in Natural Language Processing (NLP). Investigations reveal that bias exists inthe dataset for the Sensitive Attribute (SA) age. As a contribution, we show that having multiple perspectives (through multiple metrics) of bias gives a clearer assessment compared to a single one. We highlight some of the mitigation algorithms that are available for handling the bias. We publicly release our source code.
Phase IIa randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of bromhexine in combination with standard therapy in the early treatment of COVID-19 in primary care patients
Authors: Ramirez David , Rojas Romina , Fierro Humberto , Nova Daniela Alejandra , Renard Georgina M. , Ampuero Estibaliz , Fuentealba Jorge , Martínez Ana , Gil Carmen , Reyes-Parada Miguel
Published: June 2024

The continuous appearance of SARS-CoV-2 variants with both increased transmission and immune evading potential, in addition to the reluctance of some populations to be vaccinated, supports the search for alternative treatments to protect against the viral infection consequences. Bromhexine is a well-known, over-the counter, expectorant which have garnered interest for the potential prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Here, we report the results of a placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial in which the efficacy of oral bromhexine was tested in outpatients with mild to moderate symptomatic COVID-19. Adult patients diagnosed with active SARS-CoV-2 infection were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive bromhexine or placebo, with both groups also receiving standard care. The primary efficacy endpoint was viral load reduction (day 4 vs. baseline), while reductions of a series of COVID-19 clinical symptoms were considered as secondary endpoints. No differences in the viral load at different times after the initiation of treatment were observed. In addition, no differences between groups were detected in most of the clinical symptoms evaluated. Remarkably, a significant decrease in the percentage of patients with cough was observed at days 5-7 in the bromhexine group, an effect that was not apparent in the group receiving a placebo. Since coughing is one of the main forms of transmission for SARS-CoV-2, this effect might be highly beneficial in particularly for patients living in crowded, poorly ventilated, or confined environments.
Changing Lanes Toward Open Science: Openness and Transparency in Automotive User Research
Authors: Ebel Patrick , Bazilinskyy Pavlo , Colley Mark , Goodridge Courtney Michael , Hock Philipp , Janssen Christian , Sandhaus Hauke , Srinivasan Aravinda Ramakrishnan , Wintersberger Philipp
Published: July 2024

We review the state of open science and the perspectives on open data sharing within the automotive user research community. Openness and transparency are critical not only for judging the quality of empirical research, but also for accelerating scientific progress and promoting an inclusive scientific community. However, there is little documentation of these aspects within the automotive user research community. To address this, we report two studies that identify (1) community perspectives on motivators and barriers to data sharing, and (2) how openness and transparency have changed in papers published at AutomotiveUI over the past 5 years. We show that while open science is valued by the community and openness and transparency have improved, overall compliance is low. The most common barriers are legal constraints and confidentiality concerns. Although research published at AutomotiveUI relies more on quantitative methods than research published at CHI, openness and transparency are not as well established. Based on our findings, we provide suggestions for improving openness and transparency, arguing that the motivators for open science must outweigh the barriers. All supporting materials are freely available at: https://osf.io/zdpek/
Micro-Scale Mapping of Soil Organic Carbon: The Potential of Soft X-Ray Spectromicroscopy
Authors: Dor Maoz , Regier Tom , Arthur Zachary , Guber Andrey , Kravchenko Alexandra
Published: July 2024

Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a crucial role in soil fertility, productivity, and global carbon cycling. However, the mechanisms governing SOC persistence and turnover are not fully understood, hindering effective carbon management strategies. Especially limiting are challenges to visualize and characterize spatial distribution patterns of SOC within the intact soil. This study presents a novel approach to map carbon content and composition in intact soil samples using synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy at a 4-100 m resolution. Intact soil cores were collected, fixed with sodium silicate, and polished to create smooth surfaces suitable for soft X-ray analysis. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) maps provided an overview of the total carbon distribution, enabling the identification of carbon-rich regions of interest. Near edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectromicroscopy was then employed to obtain spatially resolved carbon speciation data within these regions. This method enabled the analysis of relatively large intact soil cores (16,000 m Ø and 15,000 m height), preserving a variety of root and particulate organic matter fragments as well as pores ranging in size from 35 to 850 mm. Spectral fitting using reference standards revealed distinct spatial patterns of aromatic, aliphatic, and carboxylic carbon compounds associated with different soil structural features. Aromatic carbon was enriched around root fragments and the soil matrix, while carboxylic compounds were concentrated at pore-matrix interfaces, suggesting a correlation between soil pore structure and carbon chemical composition. The proposed novel approach provides opportunities for future unprecedented insights into the interplay between pore architecture and organic molecular diversity, the two key factors governing mechanisms of SOC protection and persistence in the soil.
Development and Application of an Open Access Bioreactor Performance Modelling Workflow for Cultivated Meat Yield Prediction and Optimisation
Authors: Hubbard Simon
Published: June 2024

The ability to predict the yield of cultivated meat production facilities is valuable in providing cost of goods sold predictions as part of techno-economic analyses and as a key performance metric in bio-manufacturing facility design and optimisation activities ahead of capital investment and facility construction. Existing cultivated meat techno-economic analyses either assume an achievable yield or predict it using model equations which are quick to solve but omit or simplify key performance characteristics. There is, at present, no openly available modelling workflow that enables yield prediction or optimisation for given bioreactor architecture, geometry and operational inputs. The present work builds on existing yield prediction approaches through the use of computational fluid dynamics to provide more targeted performance characterisation, coupled to a Bayesian optimisation workflow to optimise yield against bioreactor geometric and operational input parameters and made openly available. Application to 20,000 litre and 42,000 litre stirred tank reactors suggest bioreactor performance limited yield (not cell metabolism limited yield) could be higher than reported in previous studies. Application to a previously considered 300,000 litre air lift reactor design suggests that yields used in a recent techno-economic analysis are achievable, from a bioreactor performance perspective.
Because it is fun! Individual differences in effort enjoyment beliefs relate to behavioural and physiological indicators of effort seeking
Authors: Mlynski Christopher , Clay Georgia , Sik Kata , Jankowski Julia , Job Veronika
Published: June 2024

Effort is commonly characterized as a negative, unpleasant experience. This research explores the extent to which individuals vary in whether they believe effort to be enjoyable or aversive and how this relates to a range of behavioural and physiological indicators of effort exertion. In 4 studies (N = 1690), participants either completed an Effort Enjoyment Belief Scale or were experimentally led to believe that effort is enjoyable or aversive. Results showed that on average, participants tended to believe that effort is enjoyable. Both measured and manipulated effort enjoyment beliefs predicted difficulty selection on an arithmetic task. Further, the beliefs predicted effort exertion as assessed via cardiovascular measurements (β-adrenergic sympathetic activity) and were associated with high school grades and subjective evaluation of academic success at university. These results imply that the subjective cost or value of effort may be affected by (social) learning experiences, shaping individual’s effort enjoyment beliefs and, in turn, their tendency to approach or avoid demanding tasks and the exertion of effort. Thus, when modelling behaviour as the result of a cost-benefit analysis, effort may not contribute exclusively to the costs but also add value to a course of action, depending on individuals’ effort enjoyment beliefs.
Macrozoobenthos Community Structure as an Indicator of Water Quality in the Intertidal Zone of Pariaman City, West Sumatra Province
Authors: Manalu Govinda Hendra , Siregar Yusni Ikhwan , Tanjung Afrizal
Published: July 2024

Community structure refers to the arrangement and composition of species in a natural community and their abundance. Ecologists use various indices to assess community structure, including diversity index, evenness index, and dominance index. One helpful indicator for evaluating water quality is the presence and characteristics of macrozoobenthos,  organisms living in the sediment of aquatic environments. The study focused on the community structure of macrozoobenthos as an indicator of water quality in the coastal waters of Pariaman City, West Sumatra. Conducted between February and March 2023, the research analyzed samples collected from the Marine Biology and Marine Chemistry Laboratories at Universitas Riau. Findings revealed the presence of 7 phylum, eight genera, and 16 macrozoobenthos species, with abundance ranging from 8.56 Ind/m2 to 18.44 ind/m2. The diversity index indicated moderate diversity, while the evenness index suggested an uneven distribution of individuals. No dominant species were found. Based on the analysis of macrozoobenthos community structure, water quality in Pariaman City's coastal waters was classified as goo
Teacher Professional Development Program in Nepal: An Inquiry of the Benefits and Challenges
Authors: Poudel Ambika Prasad
Published: July 2024

Several education sector plans and projects have been implemented in Nepal for the advancement of educational transformation in the past few decades. Among them, the recent- year plans such as SSRP (School Sector Reform Plan, 2009-2016 AD) and SSDP (School Sector Development Plan, 2016-2023 AD) have introduced Teacher professional development (TPD) as one of the key components for education reformation and quality education. This article attempts at exploring the consequences of TPD program, particularly, the benefits and difficulties of TPD activities to the teachers in the secondary level schools in Nepal. In the study, the headmasters, and secondary level senior teachers of the selected schools were the informants. Likewise, an interview questionnaire was used as the research tool to collect required information; and the information collected was analyzed and interpreted thematically. Some of the major benefits of the TPD program to the teachers found in the study were that they could participate in training and workshops; and that they could get opportunities to be involved in discussion and collaborative activities. On the other hand, problems in the implementation of their knowledge and skills into the classroom, and lack of infrastructural, financial and pedagogical support for TPD activities were some of the major difficulties. The concerned authorities need to be more responsible to make improvements in the existing TPD situation at the secondary schools in Nepal.
Exploring Hurdles Encountered by a Part-Time Female Teacher: A Gender-based Auto-ethnographic Perspective
Authors: Acharya Milan
Published: July 2024

The researcher, a female part-time teacher with eight years of experience serves as the main agency for data collection and analysis in this auto-ethnographic study. Auto-ethnography is based on its exceptional capacity to combine academic research and personal experiences, enabling a thorough examination of the researcher's path as a female part-time teacher at Tribhuvan University (TU). The study focuses on the gender-related obstacles that part-time female teachers on TU must overcome. Self-reflections, observations, insights, and the realities encountered throughout the researcher's eight-year stay are all included in the qualitative data gathering. The application of content analysis to self-reflection write-ups facilitates the interpretation and synthesis of recurrent patterns and insights, thereby advancing a nuanced comprehension of the gender-related obstacles faced by female part-time teachers. The findings show that female part-time teachers face many structural issues, such as a lack of institutional recognition of being female, unfair requests for academic and financial contributions, exploitation, and rejection from appointments despite having academic and research competency. The aforementioned issues highlight the necessity of extensive reforms within the university system to mitigate gender-based inequalities, guarantee equitable treatment, and cultivate a climate that is consistent with the values of professionalism and equality. This study adds insightful information to the continuing conversation on gender parity in higher education in Nepal.
Situation of Personal Hygiene Practices Among Senior Citizens
Authors: Bohara Pradeep Kumar
Published: July 2024

Ageing is defined by biologists as a continuous process that starts from conception to death. This study focused on elderly individuals aged 60 years and above. It employed a descriptive design and a census method was applied for data through interviews and questionnaires. The primary data was analyzed using a survey research design, descriptive, and exploratory methods. The sample population included 230 senior citizens selected through census sampling techniques. The study revealed that the majority (29.13%) of senior citizens were in the age group of 60-64 years, while the lowest (10.87%) were in the age group of 80 years and above. About 53.48% of the respondents were married, with 31.74% being widows/widowers and 12.61% separated. The majority of the respondents identified as Chhetri and followed the Hindu religion. Additionally, 50.87% were illiterate, while 49.13% were literate. The findings indicated that the status of senior citizens is influenced by factors such as education, economic status, and family support. Most of the elders know about personal hygiene but in practice they are weak.
Socio-physical and Health Conditions of Person with Disability in Nepal
Authors: Raut Rekha
Published: July 2024

Disability is a complex multidimensional condition and poses a number of challenges for measurement. This study seeks to identify the issues and challenges on disabilities management and socio economic and demographic aspects of person with disability. Similarly, this study has also explored the health problems and economic opportunities of disable people of Bhaktapur district. This study is based in Bhaktapur district and concentrate to person with disability. Primary data was collected from the field study through sourcing at study side. Sampling procedure is Census and quantitative nature of data was collected through questionnaire and interviews tools. Conclusion of this study is disabling people are living with low socio economic and poor health condition. Descriptive research design was used in this study. In the study side just 97 persons with disability are recorded at the study time. Among 97 respondents nearly 15% are involved in service. Only 36.84% are literate and 97.89% of the respondents get treatment received against disability. 63.16% of the respondents are not participating in social activities because of disability. Out of 97 respondents, 35(46.06%) are not engaging in economic activities Findings of this study is that, they are denied access to essential services. People with disabilities are greater risk of being neglected and excluded from their family. It is imperative for the government to ensure access to education and healthcare services for all citizens. Additionally, the government should adapt policies to ensure equal opportunities for the disabled in economic participation, thereby improving their socio-economic status.
Legal Aspects of the Sacraments at a Distance
Authors: Świto Lucjan
Published: July 2024

The article addresses the problem of the possibility of administering the sacraments of marriage, penance and Eucharist at a distance, that is, using information and communication technologies. Electronic means of communication change not only our understanding of time and space, but also the experience of building a community and contact with other people. The conducted analysis led to the conclusion that taking into account the spiritual good of the faithful, especially those who found themselves in danger of death or as a result of a great distance or due to isolation, they have no access to a priest and the real community of the faithful, as well as the fact that the Holy See did not give an authoritative answer opposing the administration of the sacraments by means of new communication tools, this form should not be excluded from the practice of the Church.
Juridical Relations between Freedom of Artistic Expression and Protection of the Dignity of Religion in the Light of a Lawsuit over Theatrical Performances in the Czech Republic
Authors: Němec Damián
Published: July 2024

This paper deals with the legal regulation of the relationship between two human rights, freedom of artistic creation and protection of the value of religion as part of freedom of religion in the Czech Republic. It first gives an overview of three models of this relationship in three historical epochs: the period of democratic Czechoslovakia in the years 1918 to 1948 (excluding the period of World War II, where the protection of human rights was completely ignored), the period of domination of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia in 1948 to 1989, that is, a period of general violations of human rights, and in a democratic society from 1989 (until 1992 in Czechoslovakia, from the disintegration of the Czechoslovak federation to January 1, 1993, in the Czech Republic). Most attention is paid to litigation caused by the presentation of two theater performances at the Brno Theater Festival in 2018. Both performances were directed by the Croat Oliver Frljić, known for controversial means of expression, often with a religious theme. The ensuing lawsuit, in which the then president of the Czech Bishops’ Conference was one of the plaintiffs, showed that the general courts preferred the protection of artistic freedom in the conflict between the two constitutionally guaranteed freedoms with only one significant restriction: vituperation or downsizing of beliefs. However, the dispute is not yet fully resolved: the plaintiffs have filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic, which has not yet ruled on the matter. Consequently, an application to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg cannot be ruled out.
Ján Duda, Manželské právo katolíckej cirkvi v kontexte súčasnosti [Matrimonial Law of the Catholic Church in the Context of the Present]. Praha: Legis, 2021, pp. 207
Authors: Popovič Jurij
Published: July 2024

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العلاقة بين تطبيقات الرقمنة الذكية والقرارات المالية في ظل وجود الحوسبة السحابية – دراسة تطبيقية في عينة من المصارف العراقية
Authors: غزوان محمود جبر  , أ.د.حمزة محمود شمخي
Published: June 2024

تعد القرارات المالية بطبيعتها شديدة التعقيد، إذ يحتاج سوء التنظيم، والحجم المتزايد للبيانات إلى تحليل علمي، كما أن الأنظمة والتقنيات الذكية تعد مناسبة تماماً لهذا النوع من التحدي ومنها تقنيات الرقمنة الذكية، والمعالجة عبر الحوسبة السحابية في دعم تلك القرارات. وتتجسد مشكلة البحث في محاولة معرفة هل إن المصارف الأهلية العراقية قيد الدراسة تختبر بالفعل الحلول السحابية كطريقة لتقليل تكاليف تكنولوجيا المعلومات، وما مدى ملاءمة التطبيقات الرقمية الذكية المتمثلة بـ (مكونات الرقمنة الذكية، وأنظمة الدفع الإلكتروني، وتطبيقات نظم المعلومات، والأرشفة الرقمية) لاتخاذ القرارات المالية في القطاع المصرفي المتمثلة بالأبعاد (التمويل والاستثمار ومقسوم الأرباح) بوجود الحوسبة السحابية المتمثلة بالأبعاد (السحابة العامة والخاصة والمجتمعية والهجينة).
في هذا البحث، تم اعتماد المنهج الوصفي التحليلي من خلال توظيف الاستبانة كأداة لجمع المعلومات عن عينة الدراسة التي تتألف من (203) فردا من الأفراد العاملين في المصارف العراقية قيد الدراسة والبالغ عددها (12) مصرفاً من المصارف الخاصة العراقية، حيث تم توظيف البرنامج الإحصائي (Stata v.17) لاستخراج النتائج. ومن اهم الاستنتاجات التي تم الحصول عليها وجود علاقة ارتباط معنوية ذات دلالة إحصائية بين تطبيقات الرقمنة الذكية والقرارات المالية في المصارف بوجود الحوسبة السحابية، كما تبين أن اغلبية العينة المستهدفة لا تعرف الكثير عن مفهوم الحوسبة السحابية إذ تعتبر فوائدها ومخاطرها غامضة وغير معروفة بالنسبة إليهم مما يدل على أن المؤسسات العراقية ما زالت تحتاج للكثير من الوقت لتوعية موظفيها ذوي العلاقة بفوائد ومخاطر الحوسبة السحابية وسبل تطبيقها.
تأثير العمل العاطفي في تحقيق التوافق الاستراتيجي - دراسة استطلاعية تحليلية في كليات ومراكز الجامعة المستنصرية
Authors: أ.م.محمود أسامة عبد الوهاب  , أ.د.سماح مؤيد محمود
Published: June 2024

يهدف الباحث الى التعرف على الممارسات العاطفية والادوار التمثيلية العاطفية التي يقوم بها عمداء الكليات ورؤساء الأقسام والمراكز في الجامعة المستنصرية وتأثيرها في تحقيق التوافق الاستراتيجي ، ولما له من اثر على تعزيز التوافق الاستراتيجي والذي بدوره يحدد الاتجاه الاستراتيجي للجامعة عموما والكليات على وجه الخصوص ويصل بالمنظمة في النهاية الى تحقيق اهدافها، وكل هذا يتوقف على الممارسات العاطفية والذكاء العاطفي الذي يمارسه القادة في التعامل مع منتسبيهم في سبيل دفعهم  للعمل على تحقيق الاستراتيجيات الموضوعة وتعشيق تلك الاستراتيجيات فيما بينها للعمل بصورة منسجمة وغير متقاطعة ومثال تلك الممارسات العاطفية ، التمثيل السطحي والتمثيل العميق وعرض المشاعر الحقيقية في مواقف معينة لغرض تشجيع المنتسبين على الابداع والابتكار لأطلاق الطاقات الكامنة في داخلهم وجعلهم اكثر إنتاجية وابداع.
اختيرت الجامعة المستنصرية مجتمعا للبحث ، وكانت العينية القصدية للبحث نخبة من رؤساء التشكيلات  الاكاديميين متمثلين ب( عمداء الكليات ، معاوني العمداء ، رؤساء الأقسام والمراكز ، مقرري الأقسام) ، واستخدمت الاستبانة كمصدر لجمع البيانات عن متغيري الدراسة وهو المتغير المستقل ( العمل العاطفي ) وابعاده الفرعية ( التمثيل السطحي ، التمثيل العميق ، عرض المشاعر ) والمتغير التابع ( التوافق الاستراتيجي ) وابعاده الفرعية ( الإجراءات ، تكنولوجيا المعلومات ، مهارات الموراد البشرية) وكانت عدد الاستبانات الصالحة (92) استبانة والتي خضعت للتحليل الاحصائي باستخدام عدد من الأساليب الإحصائية للعلوم الاجتماعية( SPSS).
وتوصل الباحث الى وجود تأثير معنوي للعمل العاطفي في تحقيق التوافق الاستراتيجي حيث بلغت قيمة (F) (32.607) وهي اكبر من القيمة الجدولية ، مما يبين أهمية الممارسات العاطفية التي يمارسها القادة في تحقيق الأهداف الاستراتيجية للمنظمة ومحاولة التوسع والتعمق في تلك الممارسات لتطوريها وبالتالي تعزيز عملية التوافق الاستراتيجي.
تـأثـير تـسـويـق المـحتـوى في إدارة عـلاقـات الـزبـون "دراسة استطلاعية تحليلية في شركة آسياسيل للاتصالات"
Authors: اسراء علي محسن  , أ.م. د.اصفاد مرتضى سعيد
Published: June 2024

يهدف هذا البحث الى التعرف على دور تسويق المحتوى في تعزيز ادارة علاقات الزبون في شركة آسياسيل للاتصالات، إذ تتجسد مشكلة الدراسة بالتساؤل الرئيس الآتي:" هل يؤثر تسويق المحتوى في إدارة علاقات الزبون في الشركة المبحوثة"، وقد اشتمل البحث على متغيرين وهما تسويق المحتوى، وإدارة علاقات الزبون.
       واعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الاستطلاعي الوصفي التحليلي من خلال استطلاع آراء العاملين في الشركة المبحوثة في مستوى اهتمام إدارة الشركة بمتغيري البحث، وتحليل هذه الآراء واختبار فرضيتي الدراسة الرئيسيتين اللتان تختصا بالعلاقة والتأثير ين المتغير المستقل(تسويق المحتوى(  والمتغير التابع (ادارة علاقات الزبون) وذلك من خلال تصميم استبانة تتضمن الابعاد المتعلقة بكلا المتغيرين، وقد تم توزيع الاستبانات الكترونياً على العاملين في فرع الشركة في بغداد وهم يمثلون مجتمع البحث البالغ عددهم(590)موظف، وتم استرجاع (250)استبانة صالحة للتحليل الاحصائي، وتم معالجة البيانات المجمعة واختبار فرضيات البحث من خلال تطبيق عدد من الاساليب الاحصائية ومنها ( الوسط الحسابي، الانحراف المعياري، معامل الارتباط سبيرمان والانحدار الخطي البسيط) باستعمال برنامج التحليل الاحصائي (SPSS Ver. 24).
       وقد توصل البحث إلى مجموعة من النتائج ومن أبرزها وجود تأثير لتسويق المحتوى في ادارة علاقات الزبون، وهذا يعني أن أي تحسين في تسويق المحتوى يعزز من مستوى إدارة علاقات الزبون وابعاده للشركة.
أثر الإدارة الرشيقة على الإبداع التنظيمي - دراسة ميدانية في الشركة العامة للمنتوجات الغذائية في بغداد
Authors: م.م.سرى عبد علي محمد ابراهيم
Published: June 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على الدور الذي تلعبه الإدارة الرشيقة في تحقيق الإبداع التنظيمي، بالإضافة إلى معرفة مدى توافر مقومات الإدارة الرشيقة (التحسين المستمر، العمل القياسي، ستة سيجما) وتجديد مدى قدرتها على تحقيق الإبداع الإداري بأبعاده المختلفة (قابلية التغيير وتشجيع الإبداع والحساسية للمشكلات، ومعرفة مدى ملائمة هذا الأسلوب للعمل، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن للإدارة الرشيقة دور كبير في تحقيق الإبداع التنظيمي للمنظمات، وتوصي الدراسة بزيادة الاهتمام والتوسع في استخدام أدوات الإدارة الرشيقة (التحسين المستمر، العمل القياسي، ستة سيجما) لما لها من أثر واضح في تحقيق الإبداع الإداري في المنظمة، والعمل على تذليل كافة المعوقات التي تواجه تطبيقها.
أثر محركات الثقافة التنظيمية على جودة عمل التدقيق الداخلي دراسة تطبيقية في (أمانة بغداد)
Authors: نوفل محمود موسى  , أ.م.د.سلوان حافظ حميد
Published: June 2024

يهدف البحث الى ان على المدقق الداخلي أن  معرفته  تتعدى إلى ما هو أبعد من المعرفة المطلوبة بالتدقيق، إذ يجب أن يكون لدى المدقق أيضًا معرفة أساسية بالعلوم السلوكية، وعلى وجه التحديد، السلوك التنظيمي ويجب أن يكون لدى المدقق أيضًا معرفة بتدقيق الثقافة فضلاً عن أن الثقافة التنظيمية تعزز من جودة العمل التدقيقي وتساعده في معالجة مواطن الضعف بالتدقيق  الداخلي. ولتحقيق تلك الأهداف اعتمد الباحثين  على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، من خلال قائمة استبيان لجمع البيانات لعدد من مدققي امانة بغداد ومن اهم النتائج التي تم التوصل اليها ان التدقيق الداخلي هو جزء من الثقافة نفسها، فضلاً عن  كونه مستقلاً وموضوعيًا إلا أنه قد  تبنى نفس القيم والأخلاقيات الثقافية مثل باقي ادارات الوحدة ويحتاج التدقيق الداخلي إلى البحث عن الدوافع الثقافية وان الثقافة التنظيمية هي قلب الأنشطة التنظيمية التي لها تأثير على فاعلية الوحدة الاقتصادية فضلاً عن أن التدقيق يضيف قيمة عن طريق تدقيق الثقافة التنظيمية.
A comparison and an application of reliability, reliability system, hybrid reliability system functions for Rayleigh, Pareto, and Rayleigh Pareto distributions
Authors: أ.م.د.رواء صالح محمد صالح  , م.فراس منذر جاسم
Published: June 2024

This study dealt with the analysis of the reliability function for hybrid systems with asymmetric components, where the operating times of these components follow Rayleigh, Pareto, and Rayleigh Pareto distributions, furthermore, we introduced a method of operation based on hybrid systems in order to increase the reliability of the machines operating times. Different simulation experiments were done to estimate the reliability function of these systems using the ML method, then a comparison was made between those estimators, the simulation results proved that the Rayleigh-Pareto distribution gives the best estimate for the reliability functions, also the estimated values for the reliability function for the hybrid parallel-series system greater than the estimated values of the reliability function for the hybrid series-parallel system, finally, the estimated reliability function values of the proposed system are better than the estimated values of the two other systems. In the application part, it was chosen the operating times for the machines of the University House for printing, publishing ,and translation in Baghdad, where the factory management depends on the system hybrid serial-parallel system to operate the factory machines, this system leads to a decrease in the reliability of the operating times of the factory machines to 50% at the first operating hour, but if the blistering hybrid system is followed, i.e. the similar machines are run in parallel, and the different machines are run in series, then the probability that the machinery system will continue to operate for four hours will be 50%.
Buzz marketing on social media and its role in a brand building-An exploratory study of the opinions of a sample of viewers of Zain Iraq advertisement to launch a service 4G
Authors: م.محمد عيدان باني الخزرجي  , م.علي حسين عبد الزهرة
Published: June 2024

The research aims to test the correlation and influence between buzz marketing and brand building and to identify the most effective buzz marketing techniques on social media, that contribute to building and spreading the brand. This study came to highlight the advantages that can be achieved from using buzz marketing techniques through social media. The research problem crystallized the extent to which Zain Iraq relied on buzz marketing techniques in its advertising campaign to launch the 4G service. The research sample consisted of (320) respondents who viewed the Zain Iraq advertisement to launch the 4G service. Social media (Facebook, Instagram), the analytical descriptive approach was adopted in analyzing the answers of the sample, and the spss v.26 programs and the SmartPLS program were used to reach the results. The seeding strategy was the most influential technique in building the brand, which is what Zain Iraq adopted in its advertising campaign to launch the fourth generation 4G service, as it used some famous artists to support the process of announcing its new services, and it also used the technology of creating noise by publishing the company’s advertisement in All its official pages, which greatly accelerated the spread of the advertisement.ا