bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of modifications (from AoB2015 to v0.5) in the Vegetation Optimality Model
Authors: Nijzink Remko C. , Beringer Jason , Hutley Lindsay B. , Schymanski Stanislaus J.
Published: February 2022

Abstract. The Vegetation Optimality Model (VOM, Schymanski et al., 2009, 2015) is an optimality-based, coupled water–vegetation model that predicts vegetation properties and behaviour based on optimality theory rather than calibrating vegetation properties or prescribing them based on observations, as most conventional models do. Several updates to previous applications of the VOM have been made for the study in the accompanying paper of Nijzink et al. (2022), where we assess whether optimality theory can alleviate common shortcomings of conventional models, as identified in a previous model inter-comparison study along the North Australian Tropical Transect (NATT, Whitley et al., 2016). Therefore, we assess in this technical paper how the updates to the model and input data would have affected the original results of Schymanski et al. (2015), and we implemented these changes one at a time. The model updates included extended input data, the use of variable atmospheric CO2 levels, modified soil properties, implementation of free drainage conditions, and the addition of grass rooting depths to the optimized vegetation properties. A systematic assessment of these changes was carried out by adding each individual modification to the original version of the VOM at the flux tower site of Howard Springs, Australia. The analysis revealed that the implemented changes affected the simulation of mean annual evapotranspiration (ET) and gross primary productivity (GPP) by no more than 20 %, with the largest effects caused by the newly imposed free drainage conditions and modified soil texture. Free drainage conditions led to an underestimation of ET and GPP in comparison with the results of Schymanski et al. (2015), whereas more fine-grained soil textures increased the water storage in the soil and resulted in increased GPP. Although part of the effect of free drainage was compensated for by the updated soil texture, when combining all changes, the resulting effect on the simulated fluxes was still dominated by the effect of implementing free drainage conditions. Eventually, the relative error for the mean annual ET, in comparison with flux tower observations, changed from an 8.4 % overestimation to an 10.2 % underestimation, whereas the relative errors for the mean annual GPP remained similar, with an overestimation that slightly reduced from 17.8 % to 14.7 %. The sensitivity to free drainage conditions suggests that a realistic representation of groundwater dynamics is very important for predicting ET and GPP at a tropical open-forest savanna site as investigated here. The modest changes in model outputs highlighted the robustness of the optimization approach that is central to the VOM architecture.
A comparative analysis for deep learning model (hyDL-CO v1.0) and Kalman Filter to predict CO in China
Authors: Han Weichao , He Tai-Long , Tang Zhaojun , Wang Min , Jones Dylan , Jiang Zhe
Published: February 2022

Abstract. The applications of novel deep learning techniques in atmospheric science are rising quickly. Here we build a hybrid deep learning (DL) model (hyDL-CO), based on convolutional neural networks (CNN) and long short-term memory (LSTM) neural networks to provide a comparative analysis between DL and Kalman Filter (KF) to predict carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations in China in 2015–2020. We find the performance of DL model is better than KF in the training period (2015–2018): the mean bias and correlation coefficients are 9.6 ppb and 0.98 over E. China, and −12.5 ppb and 0.96 over grids with independent observations. By contrast, the assimilated CO concentrations by KF exhibit comparable correlation coefficients but larger negative biases. Furthermore, DL model demonstrates good temporal extensibility: the mean bias and correlation coefficients are 95.7 ppb and 0.93 over E. China, and 81.0 ppb and 0.91 over grids with independent observations in 2019–2020, while CO observations are not fed into the DL model as an input variable. Despite these advantages, our analysis indicates a noticeable underestimation of CO concentrations at extreme pollution events in the DL model. This work demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of DL models to predict atmospheric compositions in respective to traditional data assimilation, which is helpful for better applications of this novel technique in future studies.
In-situ estimation of soil hydraulic and hydrodispersive properties by inversion of Electromagnetic Induction measurements and soil hydrological modeling
Authors: Dragonetti Giovanna , Farzamian Mohammad , Coppola Antonio , Basile Angelo , Monteiro Santos Fernando
Published: February 2022

Abstract. Determining soil hydraulic and hydrodispersive properties is crucial for the sustainable management of water resources and agricultural land. Due to the local heterogeneity of soil hydrological properties and the lack of fast in-situ measurement techniques, it is hard to assess these properties at the field scale. The present study proposes a methodology based on the integration of Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) and hydrological modeling to estimate soil hydraulic and transport properties at the field scale. To this aim, two sequential water infiltration and solute transport experiments were carried out over a small field plot. The propagation of wetting front and solute concentration along the soil profile was monitored using an EMI sensor (i.e. CMD mini-Explorer), Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) probes, and tensiometers. Time-lapse apparent electrical conductivity (σa) data obtained from the EMI sensor were inverted to estimate the evolution of the vertical distribution of the bulk electrical conductivity (σb) over time. The σb distributions were converted to water content and solute concentration by using a laboratory calibration, relating σb to water content (θ) and soil solution electrical conductivity (σw). The hydraulic and hydrodispersive properties were then obtained by an optimization procedure minimizing the deviations between the numerical solution of the water flow and solute transport processes and the estimated water contents and concentrations inferred from the EMI results. The EMI-based results were finally compared to the results obtained from the in-situ TDR and tensiometer measurements. In general, the EMI readings lead to underestimated water contents as compared to the TDR data. And yet, the water content changes over time detected by the EMI closely followed those observed by TDR and contain enough information for effective EMI-based reconstructions of water retention and hydraulic conductivity curves for the soil profile. In addition, this allowed us to reproduce the solute concentration distributions and thus the hydro-dispersive properties of the soil profile. Overall, the results suggest that time-lapse EMI measurements could be used as a rapid, non-invasive, field-scale method to assess soil hydraulic and hydro-dispersive properties, which are critical to hydrological models for agro-environmental applications.
Crime in the Age of the Smart Machine: A Zuboffian Approach to Computers and Crime
Authors: Steinmetz Kevin F
Published: January 2022

This analysis ruminates on the quintessential qualities that underpin the relationship between computers and crime by drawing from the foundational work of Shoshana Zuboff, a scholar whose work has to date been largely ignored in the study of crime. From this perspective, computers are best described as “informating” machines that require “intellective skills” in both licit and illicit forms of work. The first part of this analysis describes the role of such skills in the commission of computer-related crimes and considers factors that affect the degree to which such skills are necessary for perpetration. The second part considers how a Zuboffian approach can inform examinations of other subjects that have historically been considered important for criminological inquiries, including learning and subculture, the emotional experience of crime, and perceptions held by offenders and victims.
Enhancing Success at University: Understanding our Students Through Their Learning Careers
Authors: Reid Felicity , Davidson Janis
Published: January 2022

This article discusses a study that started from the premise that we can better support our students when we know who they are. The study used narrative analysis to explore reasons for success for undergraduate business students in a New Zealand university. Drawing on the work of Bourdieu and the concept of learning careers (Bloomer & Hodkinson, 2000) the study gained insights into the students’ educational journeys, the development of an educated habitus (Nash, 2002) and the importance of the development of social, academic and emotional capital on the journey towards success. The study reinforced findings about the non-linear paths to and through university of some students, and the importance of parental emotional support in student success. It demonstrated the usefulness of the concept of learning careers to better understand who our students are, and consequently how to better support them to succeed.
What are the mathematics houses in Iran and what they have done to popularize statistics?
Authors:   Isfahan Mathematics House, Ghaemi Maryam , Rejali Ali ,   Isfahan Mathematics House
Published: January 2022

Here, we introduce Isfahan Mathematics House (IMH) which is a community center that aims to provide a learning environment and opportunities for students and teachers at all levels for experiencing deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and developing creativity through working on real-life problems by team work and cooperation. Also, we will present some of IMH activities, then we will discuss the necessity of popularizing statistics among the public by promoting and enhancing statistics education among the teachers and students. The last part will be devoted to what we have done at mathematics houses for this enhancement, and why we established a statistics house in Isfahan.
Fast and frugal trees in the wild
Authors:   Ludwigsburg University of Education, Martignon Laura
Published: January 2022

A list of fast and frugal trees successfully used in different fields of application are described, presented and illustrated. Fast-and-frugal trees can be used as decision-making tools which operate as lexicographic classifiers, and, if required, associate an action (decision) to each class or category. They were introduced and conceptualized in 2003 (Martignon, et al, 2003; Martignon, Katsikopoulos and Woike, 2008) and are now systematically used in a variety of applied fields. Here a list of such trees used in specific domains is presented and illustrated with corresponding diagrams.
COMPARATIVE FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY OF FREE AND IMMOBILIZED GLUCOSE OXIDASE ON A
BIO-SENSITIVE COATING
Authors:   Kyzylorda University named after
            Korkyt Ata, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Ibadullaeva C.Zh. , Appazov N.O. ,   Kyzylorda University named
            after Korkyt Ata, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Tapalova A.С. ,   Kyzylorda University named
            after Korkyt Ata, Kyzylorda, Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhusupova L.A. , Akylbekov N.I. ,   Kyzylorda University named
            after Korkyt Ata, Kyzylorda, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: February 2022

В настоящее время разработаны биосенсоры с использованием одного, двух или даже
нескольких ферментов, иммобилизованных на поверхности электрода, но на текущий момент
таких работ сравнительно мало, еще меньше известно работ по применению каскадных
реакций, катализируемых иммобилизованными мультиферментными системами из-за сложности
изготовления мультиферментных сенсоров: с каждым ферментом требуется работать
индивидуально. При химической иммобилизации каждый фермент нужно модифицировать и
прикреплять к подложке, при физической иммобилизации время ответа может быть довольно
долгим. Изготовление мультиферментного сенсора является сложной задачей, решение
которой, в свою очередь, откроет новый спектр клинических и фармацевтических применений.
Метод иммобилизации ферментов позволяет многократно и в течение длительного времени
использовать для измерения одни и те же молекулы фермента, помещенные в микрокапсулы
полимерного покрытия. Проведение измерений концентраций обусловлено рядом свойств
биочувствительного покрытия: хорошая проницаемость полиэлектролитных слоев для глюкозы и
продуктов ее разложения глюкозооксидазой, непроницаемостью этих слоев для фермента и
сохранения ферментом, находящимся в ячейках покрытия, высокой активности
ASSESSMENT OF URANIUM AND THORIUM CONTENT IN THE SCALE OF DRINKING WATER ON THE
TERRITORY OF NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Tomsk Polytechnic University,
            Tomsk city, Russian Federation, Baranovskaya N.V. , Kakabayev A.A. ,   Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau
            University, Kokshetau city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Sharipova B.U. ,   Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau
            University, Kokshetau city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Baikenova G.E. ,   Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau
            University, Kokshetau city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: February 2022

The article shows the results of radioactive elements (U, Th) research in drinking
water salt formationson the territory of Northern and Southern Kazakhstan. The results
were obtained by inductively coupled plasma mass-spectrometry (ICP-MS) and instrumental
neutron activation analysis (INAA) using the TPU IRT-T research nuclear reactor. The
research of radioactive elements on the scale of drinking water is currently relevant.
Uranium is of particular interest to the public because of its complex behavior in the
natural water system. Large uranium deposits are located in the studied territories,
which are being actively developed today. As a result of the research, it has been found
out that the accumulation of uranium and thorium in salt formations of drinking water on
the territory of Northern and Southern Kazakhstan is being formed mainly due to the
peculiarities of the geological structure of the studied region, the Th/U ratio also
confirms this fact. The increased content of thorium in the village of Saryagash in the
Turkestan region is of interest, since the territory is the center of sanatorium
treatment, and requires further more detailed study
PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Authors:   Kyzylorda University named after
            Korkyt Ata, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Ailauova Zh.S.
Published: February 2022

In modern conditions, the problem of multicultural education is very relevant to
the formation and development of cross-cultural competence of a primary school teacher.
The problem of the formation of cross-cultural competence is currently acquiring special
social significance. Particular attention is paid to highlighting the problem of
constructive transfer of knowledge in a multicultural environment. This may be due to
the processes of globalization taking place in the world, integration in the educational
space, as well as the low level of cross-cultural competence of people. The formation
and development of cross-cultural competence is important in the system of foreign
language education, especially in the process of professional training of a teacher. The
teacher must be ready to solve urgent educational problems always associated with the
need to train and educate students. Students can be from different ethnic and social
groups with different cultural values, traditions and lifestyles. Accordingly, the
education system should first of all strengthen intercultural ties and harmony in
Kazakhstan, which entails a change in the requirements for modern graduates of higher
educational institutions with a high level of competence in the field of cross-cultural
relations. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to identify the pedagogical
conditions for the formation of cross-cultural competence of future primary school
teachers, capable of understanding and accepting values, having a developed
cross-cultural self-awareness, capable of intercultural interaction, inherent in other
cultures.
CURRENT STATE AND PROSPECTS OF DIGITALIZATION OF THE KAZAKHSTA’S ECONOMY
Authors:   Kyzylorda University named after
            Korkyt Ata, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Shainurov A.S.
Published: February 2022

В статье кратко описаны предпосылки становления цифровой экономики Казахстана в
современных условиях. На основе обзора литературы проанализированы мероприятия по
цифровизации промышленных предприятий Казахстана. Приведены причины возникновения
барьеров, препятствующих цифровой трансформации предприятий (ограниченная
кибербезопасность, утечка данных; трудности в необходимости соответствия цифровым
стандартам, нормам; ограниченность поставщиков решений по новым технологиям; низкая
компетентность работников в сфере IT; проблемы с финансовыми ресурсами для
инвестирования в цифровизацию). Кратко рассмотрены факторы, воздействующие на быстроту
реализации цифровых технологий (существование стратегического заключения и наличие
реальных ресурсов его воплощения, компетенции персонала, требуемые для цифровых
преобразований, и эффективное распределение трудового ресурса с учетом умений и
знаний).В заключение рассмотрены перспективы цифровизации экономики Казахстана
(формирование единого органа, координирующего цифровые процедуры в реальном
секторе;активизация национальной политики стимулирования и содействия вводу цифровых
технологий в промышленный сектор; совершенствование правовых условий и регулирования для
мотивации и мониторинга цифровизации реального сектора; подготовка
инженерно-технического персонала; актуализация существующих и отладка нового финансового
инструментария государственного стимулирования освоения нововведений в промышленности; и
т.д.).
ASSESSMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN THE REGIONS OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of
            Economics, Moscow city, Russian Federation, Stepanova D.I. , Zhaishylyk А.P. ,   Plekhanov Russian University
            of Economics, Moscow city, Russian Federation
Published: February 2022

The level of entrepreneurial activity in Kazakhstan is characterized by high
variability and territorial heterogeneity. A number of regions are able to maintain a
certain level of entrepreneurship development for a long time, while in other regions it
can vary greatly. At the same time, growing regions may be located next to the leading
regions, and weak regions near each other. The paper gives an assessment of such
temporal and spatial effects, which are often ignored when making political decisions. A
group of regions with the largest agglomerations and favorable economic and geographical
location, which had high indicators of entrepreneurial activity, was identified: the
city of Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Shymkent and Almaty region, Turkestan region. At the same
time, the level of development of the region, the institutional environment and the
structure of the economy were also taken into account. In addition, state support in
building entrepreneurial activity in the region of Kazakhstan was assessed. Through
assessing the entrepreneurial activity of the region of Kazakhstan, in the conclusion of
the article, several proposals were presented for the development of entrepreneurial
activity in the regions of Kazakhstan.The conducted research makes it possible to fill
the gaps in knowledge about the entrepreneurial activity of the region of
Kazakhstan.
Analisis Pengaruh Investasi Modal dan Upah dalam Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja di Industri Anyaman Rotan Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Silitonga Febriani , Neneng Sunaryo , Takari Dedi
Published: January 2022

Research on the speed of development economic growth in the rattan wicker industry during the COVID-19 pandemic aims to analyze that the value of capital investment and wages has a significant effect on labor absorption in the rattan woven industry in the city of Palangka Raya. The benefits of this research can add knowledge and insight, especially how the industrial development of rattan woven in Palangka Raya City. The data used in this study are primary data and data collection was done by interviewing 25 respondents, the data that had been collected were processed and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that the added value of investment, wages and capital together up to a confidence level of 80% had a significant effect on the employment of the rattan weaving industry in Palangka Raya City. In terms of the investment value variable, every time there is an increase in investment value of 1%, it can cause the increase in labor absorption to be 8.275%. Every 1% increase in the value of capital can cause the increase in labor absorption by 3.351%. Each 1% increase in the value of wages can cause the increase in labor absorption by 1.987%. For the handicraft industry in taking the given capital assistance, it is better to pay attention to the management of that capital. The need for financial records must also be considered so that there is transparency to various parties regarding capital and income. So that this research can be a reference in further research regarding the rate of economic growth which has an impact on other handicraft industries in Indonesia, so that this business remains sustainable
Pengaruh Budaya, Persepsi, dan Kepercayaan Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Obat Tradisional di UKM Pasar Kahayan Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Hindratno Jaldi , Meitiana Meitiana , Manurung Yoga
Published: January 2022

This study aims to determine whether there is an influence of culture, perceptions, and trust on purchasing decisions either partially or simultaneously (jointly). The research method used in this research is a descriptive-quantitative approach. The population in this study includes all consumers or customers who have purchased traditional medicinal products located on Jl.Tjilik Riwut KM.1, Kahayan Palangka Raya market, whose numbers are not yet known. The sampling technique in this study used a non-probability sampling technique with a type of accidental sampling of  80 respondents. The data collection technique used a questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed and processed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0. The results showed that there was a significant and positive influence of culture, perceptions, and trust either partially or simultaneously on purchasing decisions for traditional medicines in the UKM Kahayan market, Palangka Raya. The suggestion given by the author in this study is that shop owners are expected to continue working in processing traditional medicine in order to increase the trust that traditional medicine is proven to heal. The government should carry out scientific testing to find out what content is in the drug, so that the BPOM and MUI labels are immediately given so that it is known to the wider community that these traditional medicines are suitable for consumption. For further researchers, they should use or add other variables such as social factors, psychological factors, and others so that they can more influence the results of purchasing decisions
Pengaruh Asean Corporate Governance Scorecard dan Struktur Kepemilikan Terhadap Asimetri Informasi Pada Perusahaan Kelompok Kompas 100 di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Siringo Pormawati , Yuni Sri , Angela Leliana Maria
Published: January 2022

This research purposes is to analyze the influence of ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) and ownership structure as represented by managerial ownership (KM) and institutional ownership (KI) on information asymmetric. This research uses sample of Kompas 100 index in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during 2013-2017 period. Based on purposive sampling method, the total of research sample are 52 companies with 5 year observation. This research is a quantitative research using multiple regression dummy variable analysis method. In the practice, statistic test is preceded by classical assumption test. The result of research show that partially ACGS has effect on information asymmetric, managerial ownership has no effect on information asymmetric, institutional ownership has no effect on information asymmetric and simultaneously the effect   of   ACGS and ownership structure as represented by KM and KI   have effect on information asymmetric.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR PERILAKU PEMBELIAN ONLINE (E-COMMERCE) KONSUMEN MAHASISWA FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS UNIVERSITAS PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Hidayat Deddy Rakhmad , Peridawaty Peridawaty
Published: January 2022

This study was made to examine the determinants of online buying behavior (e-commerce). Factors such as perceived benefits and risks, psychological factors, hedonic motivation and website design are factors that influence the online buying cunsumer behavior. The research method was carried out using a quantitative approach, with collecting data using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The respondents used were 100 FEB UPR students in Palangka Raya. The data analysis technique in this study used multiple linear regression with SPSS software. The Result perceived benefits have a significant effect on Online buying Consumer Behavior is accepted. The perceived risks that is accepted has a significant effect on Online Buying Consumer Behavior is accepted. Hedonic motivations has a significant effect on Online Buying Consumer Behavior is accepted. Psychological factors have a significant effect on Online Buying Consumer Behavior is accepted. Website Design has a significant effect on Online Buying Consumer Behavior is accepted. The variables of perceived benefits, perceived risks, hedonic motivations, psychological factors, and Website design simultaneously have a significant effect on online consumer buying behavior
PENGARUH MOTIVASI INSTRINSIK, MOTIVASI EKSTRINSIK DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI KANTOR POS PALANGKARAYA
Authors: Rosyana Tania Desfira Putri , Toendan Rita Yuanita , Peridawaty
Published: January 2022

The Influence of Instrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation and Work Environment on Employee Performance of Palangka Raya Post Office. This study aims to determine the effect of Instrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation and the Work Environment on Employee Performance of the Palangka Raya Post Office. The research method used an explanatory approach with survey techniques, the number of samples in this study were 45 respondents, the sampling technique used the Census technique. Data collection methods used interview techniques, observation, questionnaires, and documentation studies, while the data analysis techniques used in this study were using descriptive analysis techniques and multiple linear analysis techniques.The results showed that Instrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation and Work Environment had a significant effect on Employee Performance Performance at Palangka Raya Post Office. And the results of the descriptive analysis state that the respondents agree with the indicators proposed
Military Tensions Across the Line of Control: Implications for Local Population in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Authors:   National Defence University, Akhtar Sohail Akhtar , Bilal Sadat Hassan ,   Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad.
Published: February 2022

’Kashmir’’ has been an issue between Pakistan and India and there has been a struggle over Kashmir between the two nuclear-armed states since they got portioned. There is enough literature available on the Kashmir issue, but the Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been neglected, especially the local population across the Line of control. It is the local population that bears the brunt of across-the-border tensions. Across the border tensions have become a norm, the local population has to suffer a lot. The mainstream media on both sides of the Line of Control looks at this conflict with a popular discourse that prevails. For International states, for example, the United States, India, and Pakistan is a flashpoint, both are nuclear-armed, any severe escalation can give rise to a larger conflict that would be dangerous for this whole region. In all this debate the Local Kashmiris on LoC are excluded. Mainstream media reduces the miseries of the local population in numbers but the scar on them is long-lasting. This paper intends to analyze and focus on implications of across-the-border (LoC) tensions on the local population in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. What socioeconomic cost, the population very close to the border bear? How much have they been suffering and suffering in general during the heightened tensions across the border? How has the State responded to this situation? What the latest truce agreement on LoC means for the locals in AJK? To analyze the problem this study aims to do qualitative research, focused on a local population especially the villages very close to the line of control (LoC). Keywords: Tensions along the Line of Control, Azad Jammu and Kashmir/ Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Local Population across the LoC, implications of Cross LoC firing on local people in AJK, Front-line dynamics, Autonomous Military Factors, Inadvertent Crossing, Jihadist infiltration, Militancy, and tangled politics.
Salutogenic Impact of Social Capital on Health; a Study in Punjab, Pakistan
Authors:   University of Sargodha, Pakistan, Azhar Zarqa , Manj Yasir Nawaz ,   University of Sargodha, Pakistan, Sher Falak ,   GC University Faisalabad (Chiniot Campus), Pakistan
Published: February 2022

Social capital is considered as an important determinant of good health. Using a sample of 400 respondents this study aimed to find out the impact of different dimensions of salutogenic social capital on health. This research used a quantitative research design and household survey was conducted to collect data. A well-structured self-administrated questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. Sample was obtained through multi-stage sampling technique and the process of data collection was completed in 2014 and data analysis completed in 2015. Findings of this research revealed positive association between social capital (groups and networking) and health of respondents. Keywords: Social capital, groups and networks, social cohesion, health
Risk Society: A Pandemic Face of the Modern World Emily John Mandel’s Station Eleven and COVID-19 in relation to Ulrich Beck’s
Authors:   University of Haripur, Haripur Kp Pakistan, Farooq Muhammad , Sohaib Muhammad ,   University of Haripur, Haripur Kp Pakistan, Maheen Iqra ,   University of Science and Technology Havelian, Rahman Ghani ,   Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan
Published: February 2022

Ulrich Beck’s notion of ‘risk society’ reveals the ugly aspects of modernity in today’s modern world. It demonstrates bio-ecological and technological terrors in the modern era. The present research paper discusses Emily John Mandel’s Station Eleven, a post- apocalyptic science fiction, and the current outbreak of pandemic of Covid-19 in relation to Beck’s ‘risk society’. Mandel’s Station Eleven, like Covid-19, deals with the pandemic of ‘Georgia flu’ which killed millions of people. The paper aims at exploring the risk features of modern world. It exhibits that today’s globalized world has started manifesting the ugly faces of modernity in the form of terrible biological war which is either a deliberately manufactured one or the outcome of human collective negligent actions resulted in an unwanted catastrophe. The study terms the pandemics as shared fear and the induced outcome of shared actions across the world. Keywords: risk society, apocalyptic literature, modernity, Covid-19, pandemic
Post-COVID Anxiety and Stress among COVID-19 Recovered Patients
Authors:   The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Bilal Ahmad , Wazir Sehrish ,   Govt. Sadiq Women University, Bahawalpur, Aamir Minahil ,   The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Published: February 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet. And as much as the pandemic has had its effect in real-time, it is leaving behind its traces as well. The most prominent being the various types of stress and anxiety disorders that are now being found in a majority of the individuals, who have either suffered from COVID themselves or have witnessed it first-hand through a loved one. This study aims to find association between post COVID anxiety and stress and its association with demographic variables in people recovered from COVID-19. Based on the survey that was conducted, it was deduced that the majority of the volunteers were suffering from some sort of post-COVID stress and anxiety disorder. Women being large in number as compared to men. Most of the participants were involved in compulsive checking, avoidance behavior, self-monitoring and self-diagnosis in fear of contracting the virus again. People who had the worst COVID symptoms and were in the intensive care unit showed more stress levels than the rest. And healthcare workers showed relatively less, possibly because of their expertise in the management and containing the disease. The majority of the People were not aware of the post-COVID health conditions, collectively termed as Long COVID. Keywords: Post-COVID Anxiety, Post-COVID Stress, Long COVID, Pakistan
Ibn Khaldun’s Ilm ul Umrān and History of Judaism
Authors:   International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan, qazi Munazza batool , Amir Shgufta ,   International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: February 2022

Main focus of the paper is the socio-historical studies of Judaism by Ibn Khaldun. Ibn Khaldun’s scholarship and his contribution to the various domains of social sciences like history, sociology and politics has been acknowledged globally. While his both works al Ibar and Muqadimmah have remained the focus of many researches dealing with his social scientific theories and historical studies but Ibn Khaldun’s approach to the study of other religions has been touched by only few scholars. It is the purpose of this study to examine and analyze Ibn Khaldun’s Ilm ul- Umran (science of society) and its correlation with the history of Judaism. In an attempt to highlight and discuss his approach to the study of Judaism the research will firstly discuss his contribution to the study of Judaism in Muqaddimah and then in al Ibar decisively showing his two distinct methods for dealing with the Jewish history and religion. For him, Jews are the best example to explain his Umran science and his socio-historical theories that he has discussed at length in his Muqaddimah. Thus, he takes Jewish history as a prototype for explaining the theoretical framework of his science al Umran. According to him Jewish history is the best example for study of human history and society as they have experienced many rises and falls throughout their history. Likewise, their history is replete with examples of various models of social life; they experienced the dessert and sedentary life, they lost their social and political status many times and regained it by their group solidarity. This study is based on qualitative research design and applies the content analysis to trace and collect the data related to the theoretical and historical study of Judaism scattered in his al Ibar and Muqaddimah and textual analysis to describe, interpret and analyze these themes to frame together a comprehensive approach of Ibn Khadun to study of Judaism. Keywords: Ibn Khaldun, Ilm ul Umran, Jewish History, Social Science
EMOTIONAL ENLIGHTENMENT: AN OPTIMISTIC APPROACH TOWARDS PARENTIFICATION
Authors:   National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Qayyum Salma , Qayyum Samina ,   National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Qayyum Najma ,   National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad
Published: February 2022

Parentification is generally described as a negative phenomenon that deprives a child of his/her childhood overnight. The parentified child faces a flood of expectations for which s/he is not prepared. His/her parents expect him/her to ‘automatically’ adopt the role of a parent. In Pakistan, parents are the most important pillars in the foundation of the family and if one of them suffers from a long-term sickness, the whole structure falls apart. From the child’s perspective, it is extremely painful. S/he not only loses the blessings of previous physical and emotional assistance but also must perform myriads of responsibilities. So, parentification seems to be a negative experience. This article challenges this idea by proving that parentification can be a positive, pleasurable experience. It focuses on the researcher’s parentification experience when her mother underwent a stroke. The data collection methods include audio recordings, diary notes and discussions with the doctor. The data analyses focus on the paralinguistic features of the researcher’s speech that she had with the research participant. The research outcomes exhibit the special features of the parentified speech. It also suggests that through mental readiness and planning, the potential parentified figure, can make parentification a rewarding experience. Keywords: parentification, empathetic stress, emotional burnout, self-esteem, denial, regression, frigidity.
NEW MEDIA: USE OF HOME REMEDIES FOR IMMUNITY BOOSTING BY COVID-19 PATIENTS IN PAKISTAN.
Authors:   Department of Sociology, University of Wah,, Sheikh Jamil Ahmed , Batool Zakia ,   Department of Sociology, University of Wah,, Nazmeen Shehla ,   Department of Sociology, University of Wah,
Published: February 2022

COVID-19 is caused by a novel coronavirus that was first discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Globally, the pandemic has resulted in significant mortality. There are many reasons why it could wreak havoc in developing countries like Pakistan. Such as demographic characteristics, an inadequate healthcare system, poverty, religious belief system, carelessness, and socio-cultural characteristics. The in-depth (N = 30) interviews were carried out with a purposive sampling technique to collect data from patients, their families, and peer groups. and 5 interviews with experienced healers were also included to further supplement the study. This research demonstrates that these underlying mechanisms that may make people more insecure in the face of an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may include carelessness, misperception and confusion, multiple forms of health care, and importantly, some of the home remedies, etc. The new media is one of the main sources of such misunderstandings and misinformation. People become addicted to this type of media, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The new media spread traditional remedies to counter COVID-19 and these remedies are being tested to treat COVID-19 patients because the country has a long history of using them to cure a variety of illnesses in the past. Moreover, critical information about coronavirus and preventive measures to improve immunity by using homemade, easily available ingredients is widely disseminated and the public receives and circulates the information through new media. Keywords: Home Remedies, social media, Immunity Boosting,
THE CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC) IS A GATEWAY TO PEACE, STABILITY, AND TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY
Authors:   Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan, Alam Mohammad , Ali Danish ,   University of Swabi Pakistan, Jadoon Muhammad Haris Ali ,   Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan
Published: February 2022

Tourism development and flow are directly influenced by the travel and transportation linkages. Transit routes are a vivacious segment of the world trade, places connectivity, tourism, and travellers comfortability, reducing price and time between destinations. The 1,878-kilometer route from Khunjrab Pass will connect the Brahma Bahtar Interchange on the M1 Motorway with the city of Gwadar on the Western Alignment. The new trade and business dimensions are arising from the CPEC transit route between Pakistan and China. Gwadar Port has the potential to undertake a critical position in Pakistan’s economic resurgence. This study is established on the qualitative method based on the case studies technique as secondary data analysis. CPEC would offer several direct and indirect benefits to the country, people and especially the local community by securing employment, growing wages, and establishing SMTEs. The CPEC’s economic growth and incentives will enable the provinces into the process of national change. Tourism increases awareness, understanding, poverty reduction, promote development, increase jobs, peace. Keywords: CPEC, Pakistan, China, Tourism, Gawadar, Connectivity, Transit route
Investigation of Turkish Ports Within the Scope of Port Location Selection and Green Port
Authors: UÇDU Gökhan , KILIÇ Alper
Published: February 2022

Ports are closely related to the economy of both the country and the neighbouring countries, especially the region they are located in. Countries whose economic power is based on maritime trade should attach great importance to the selection, construction and development of new ports in order to meet the increasing import and export volume and market demands in the developing and changing world trade with technology. Otherwise, it will be difficult for countries to compete economically in the market, especially in their foreign trade. Climate, raw materials, energy, transport, land, market, strategic situation etc. the selection of a port location to be made by considering the criteria will make great contributions to the development of the regional economy. In addition, it is thought that making the most suitable choices for the environment, considering the concept of a green port, which is still a popular topic, with a proactive environmentalist approach in its construction, will also play a role in encouraging the protection of the ecosystem in which the port is located throughout its lifetime. In this study, Turkey's main ports were examined by using a comprehensive literature review, taking into account the concept of green ports.
Human Capital Accounting: Global Theoritical Model
Authors: LIO SAN
Published: January 2022

Human Capital (HC) is the sole intervening factor for a competitive hedge in all firms: merchandising, manufacturing, or servicing. However, the need for HC is enhanced in service firms because only they can act. All requisite tangible and intangible assets of firms are accounted for as material investments in their financial reports for improved decisions by managers and other stakeholders. However, contemporary organizations are unable to account for their HC investments because there is no Generally Accepted Legal Framework (GALF). This is even though HC accounting discipline has attracted attention in most jurisdictions, although it was largely disregarded in some parts of the world and the deliberations date back to the early sixties of the last century. Could the exploration of HC accounting underpinning theories offer practitioners research insights?
University of Guyana Library Quality Assurance Framework: A Proposal
Authors: Lowe Debra
Published: January 2022

Quality Assurance (QA) in higher education is the process by which university academic programmes are assessed and evaluated against specific criteria. Quality assurance mechanism adopted by the University of Guyana (UG) will ultimately affect the University of Guyana Library (UGL) which is an integral part of the academic culture. Academic libraries are pressured to align quality initiatives and practices with the parent institution’s missions and goals. This research has developed a proposed QA Framework for the UGL with an emphasis on human resources and technology. Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) Framework and the Institutional Theory was used to provide the theoretical foundation for the framework. The CHAT was used to design a framework that comprised six categories/nodes:- i) Tools/Instruments - Resources/Technology Availability; ii) Subject - Professional Staff Capability; iii) Rules/Control - Professional Library Standards; iv) Context - Loose/tight coupling with the University; v) Communication/Interaction - professionals, students, technology and; vi) Object/Quality of Knowledge produced/disseminated. The three major components of the Institutional Theory of isomorphic processes: coercive, mimetic, and normative were used to explain the six components/categories that form the six nodes of the framework. Using the interviewing schedules, information was acquired from former and current UGL library professionals, UG faculty and students on some aspects of the human and technological components of the UGL. The qualitative data was transformed into statistical data to derive the mean scores from the 15 respondents and to determine whether there were correlations between five nodes and the sixth node. Pearson’s correlation was used to determine if a significant relationship exists between the groups. The results showed that the independent variables loose/tight coupling has a positive relationship with the dependent variable (generation and dissemination of knowledge). This implies that the ability of the UG Library professionals to generate and disseminate knowledge has a direct relation to loose/tight coupling. Arising out of the quantitative analysis this QA Framework Proposal was developed as a guide to the UG Library.
A Review of Proximal Tibia Entry Points for Intramedullary Nailing and Validation of The Lateral Parapatellar Approach as Extra-articular
Authors: Patel Akshar H. , Wilder J. Heath , Lee Olivia C. , Ross Austin J. , Vemulapalli Krishna C. , Gladden Paul B. , Martin Murphy P. , Sherman William F.
Published: January 2022

Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone injury and are often treated surgically in an attempt to minimize complications. Although treatment options for tibial shaft fractures vary based on factors including open injury, severity of fracture, and soft tissue status, intramedullary nailing in adults has emerged as the preferred definitive option for stabilization. Therefore, the primary purposes of this review and cadaveric study were to evaluate the entry points for reamed tibial nails and the risks, benefits, and advantages of each approach. Due to concerns of violating the joint capsule and the generalized applicability to everyday practice of the extra-articular lateral parapatellar semi-extended technique, the secondary goal of this manuscript was to evaluate whether an intramedullary tibial nail can be consistently placed extra-articularly using the lateral parapatellar technique described by Kubiak et al. and generalizability to surgeons of varying experience.