bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors associated with feeding problems in children with cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional study from Indonesia
Authors: Maulidia Dwi S. , Sembiring Tiangsa , Dimyati Yazid , Tanjung Ika CD. , Wahyuni Arlinda S. , Pratita Winra , Nasution Halida R. , Alharbi Olayan , Pasaribu Ayodhia P.
Published: December 2024

Children with cerebral palsy are at high risk for feeding difficulties and malnutrition due to motor impairments and associated conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and types of feeding problems and their association with malnutrition in children with cerebral palsy. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 54 children under five years old with cerebral palsy. Participants were classified into spastic cerebral palsy subtypes such as quadriplegic, hemiplegic, diplegic, or triplegic. Feeding problems were categorized as inappropriate feeding practices, reduced food intake, parental misperception, and food preferences using the Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17. Nutritional status was assessed using weight-for-age percentiles based on WHO growth charts. History of constipation and dysphagia were also recorded. Data analysis included Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests. Among the participants, 38.9% had hemiplegia, 33.3% diplegia, and 25.9% quadriplegia. Feeding problems were prevalent, with inappropriate feeding practices being the most common (70.4%). Malnutrition was identified in 59.3% of the children. However, no significant associations were observed between CP subtype or demographic variables and the types of feeding problems. Similarly, the type of feeding problem was not significantly associated with malnutrition. Constipation and dysphagia were reported in 31.5% and 37.0% of participants, respectively, and were significantly associated with nutritional status (p<0.001). In conclusion, feeding problems and malnutrition are common in children with cerebral palsy, with inappropriate feeding practices being the most prevalent issue. Although no significant associations were found between CP subtypes or the types of feeding problems and malnutrition, the findings emphasize the multifactorial nature of feeding challenges.
Revitalizing the state of primary healthcare towards achieving universal health coverage in conflict affected fragile northeastern Nigeria: Challenges, strategies and way forward
Authors: Musa Shuaibu S. , Ibrahim Adamu M. , Ogbodum Molly U. , Haruna Usman A. , Gololo Ahmed A. , Abdulkadir Abdulafeez K. , Ukaegbu Enyinnaya , Agyapong Joseph , Shallangwa Muktar M. , Adamu Nuruddeen A. , Muhammad Bello A. , Lucero-Prisno III Don E.
Published: December 2024

The Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978 defined primary healthcare as a critical way to obtain universal health care and 'health for all.' In Nigeria, the National Health Policy (NHP) and the subsequent formation of the Primary Health Care (PHC) system aim to modernize healthcare delivery, at the grassroots level. In recent decades, however, the status of primary healthcare in Nigeria, particularly in the northeastern region, has significantly deteriorated, further posing significant threats to health equity and universal access to healthcare. Armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, insufficient finance, inadequate infrastructure, and labor shortages have negatively impacted the region's PHC facilities. This article discusses the poor state of primary healthcare in northeastern Nigeria and its implications for achieving universal health coverage in the region. In addition, the article elaborates on the historical context, highlights the difficulties and challenges in the development of primary healthcare, and explores potential solutions to improve the system.
The use of tranexamic acid in mitigating melasma
Authors:   Krakowska Wyższa Szkoła Promocji Zdrowia, Rutyna Monika
Published: December 2024

Melasma (chloasma) is a chronic, acquired hypermelanosis of the skin that affects people of different ethnic backgrounds. Despite the various therapeutic options available, a ideal solution for melasma reduction has still not been found, which motivates scientists to continue research in this area. This article aimed to analyse the effect of tranexamic acid on melasma in the light of recent scientific research. The topical use of tranexamic acid may be less effective than its oral administration. Nonetheless, its elevated safety profile, accessibility, and potential for integration with other therapies render it a compelling therapeutic option.
Policy and Ethical Considerations in the Allocation of Healthcare Resources
Authors: Ahmed Ghadah Abdulhadi , Binmahfouz Bayan Saleh , Hambishi Abrar Khalid , Dawsari Nasser Khalaf Al , Alashi Lulwah Ibrahim , Alanazi Munirah Ashwan
Published: December 2024

Healthcare resource allocation is a critical challenge faced by policymakers and healthcare providers worldwide. With limited resources and increasing demands due to factors like aging populations, chronic disease prevalence, and technological advancements, decisions on how to distribute these resources have profound ethical and practical implications. Equity and fairness are fundamental principles guiding these decisions, aiming to ensure that all individuals, regardless of socio-economic status or health condition, have access to the care they need. However, balancing these principles with the reality of limited resources presents significant challenges. Vulnerable populations, such as those with chronic illnesses or those living in underserved areas, often face barriers to accessing care, raising questions about how to prioritize different groups in a just and equitable manner. Several frameworks have been developed to guide decision-making in resource allocation. Approaches such as accountability for reasonableness, multi-criteria decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis provide structured ways to assess the competing demands for healthcare resources. These frameworks incorporate both ethical and practical considerations, but each has limitations that may inadvertently marginalize certain patient groups or fail to address underlying health disparities. Additionally, prioritization models, including utilitarian and prioritarian ethics, offer contrasting perspectives on how to allocate resources fairly while maximizing overall health outcomes. The tension between cost-effectiveness and equity remains a central challenge in healthcare resource allocation. Achieving a balance between these often-competing goals requires ongoing dialogue between policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public, as well as transparent and inclusive decision-making processes. Ensuring that resource allocation decisions reflect both ethical principles and practical constraints is essential for maintaining trust in healthcare systems and promoting equitable access to care for all.
SAYYID QUTB ON THE SOCIAL CRIME-STEALING
Authors: Agbetola Adebowale S.
Published: December 2024

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CONDUCT AND QUALITIES OF A QĀḌĪ
Authors: Az Ghulam Murtaza
Published: December 2024

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METHODS OF FINDING THE CAUSE OF A LEGAL INJUNCTION IN ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE
Authors: Hasan Ahmad
Published: December 2024

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THE INTELLECTUAL LEGACY OF QĀḌĪ THANĀULLĀH PĀNĪPATĪ
Authors: Qadri Fozail Ahmad
Published: December 2024

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ETHICAL PHILOSOPHY OF SAYYID 'ALI HAMADANI
Authors: Hamadani Agha Hussain
Published: December 2024

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CURRENCY NOTES AND LOAN INDEXATION
Authors: Ahmed Ziauddin
Published: December 2024

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MAKTŪBĀT IMĀM RABBĀNĪ:
Authors: Siddique A.F.M.Abu Bakr
Published: December 2024

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MUSLIM SOURCES OF ALBERTS CONTRIBUTION TO OPTICS
Authors: Akdogan Cemil
Published: December 2024

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THE POLITICAL THOUGHT OF ḤASAN AL—BANNĀ
Authors: Al-Abdin A. Z.
Published: December 2024

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THE LIMITS OF POWER IN AN ISLAMIC STATE
Authors: Kamali Muhammad Hashim
Published: December 2024

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ELIMINATION OF POVERTY IN THE ISLAMIC ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK
Authors: Khan Muhammad Akram
Published: December 2024

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A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF "KITĀB TANBĪH AL-RĀQID 'ALĀ MĀ YA'TAWIR AL-ḤĀJJ MIN AL-MAFĀSID"
Authors: Musa Sulaiman
Published: December 2024

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A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF JAMES J. COOKE'S "TRICOLOUR AND CRESCENT:
Authors: Rashid Asma
Published: December 2024

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THE FLOOD NARRATIVE IN THE GILGAMESH EPIC, THE BIBLE AND THE QUR'ĀN:
Authors: Njozi Hamza M.
Published: December 2024

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IBN KHAṬĪB AL-DAHSHAH:
Authors: Idrees Farhat , Zubair Muhammad Idrees
Published: December 2024

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Islamic Education
Authors: Kazmi Yedullah
Published: December 2024

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Modern Ideas and Concepts in the Works of Maulānā Sayyid Abul A'lā Mawdūdī
Authors: Jameelah Maryam
Published: December 2024

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Ghazālī, Descartes, and Hume
Authors: Akdogan Cemil
Published: December 2024

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Khiżr-i Rāh
Authors: Omar Irfan A.
Published: December 2024

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The Socioeconomics of Christian Fundamentalism in the United States
Authors: Zakaullah Muhammad Arif
Published: December 2024

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Istiḥsān and the Renewal of Islamic Law
Authors: Kamali Mohammad Hashim
Published: December 2024

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Islamization of Traditional Values
Authors: Farooqui Jamil
Published: December 2024

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The British Empire and the Mujāhidīn Movement in the N.W.F.P. of India, 1914—1934
Authors: Rauf Abdul
Published: December 2024

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The Founder of the Muḥāsabah School of Sufism
Authors: Filiz Şahin
Published: December 2024

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Textual Analysis in Islamic Studies
Authors: Karcic Fikret
Published: December 2024

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Al-Shāfi'ī, the Ḥadīth, and the Concept of the Duality of Revelation
Authors: Musa Aisha Y.
Published: December 2024

This article examines al-Shāfi'ī's most important contribution to both the foundations of Islamic jurisprudence and to Islamic thought in general as we know it today: his doctrines regarding the Ḥadīth. Al-Shāfi'ī laid the foundations which eventually established Ḥadīth as the second revelatory source of law and guidance. His Kitāb Jimā' al-'Ilm and al-Risālah are the earliest and most important extant works that established the authority of the Ḥadīth. A close examination of these works demonstrates the early opposition to the authority of the Ḥadīth and the responses which overcame that opposition. The aim of this examination is to better understand this crucial contribution to the status of Ḥadīth in Islam.
The Predicament of Australian Muslim Women before and after 9/11
Authors: Kabir Nahid Afrose
Published: December 2024

Several scholars in Britain and Australia have addressed the general theme of Islamophobia or discrimination against Muslims. This article proceeds particularly with documentation on some Muslim women's experience in Australia. These women are treated as the "Other" by some Westerners because they believe their own culture to be superior. This notion of Westerners' cultural superiority has been noted by Edward Said in Orientalism. Said has argued that through a discursive conception of the Orient, the West was able to construct an image of its own identity — that is, that the West is the negative of "Oriental" (in this instance it is the Arab and the Islamic cultures), comprising what the Other is not. In this sense, Orientalism involves a binary opposition that finds the West as central to modern, enlightened thought, and the Orient as the mysterious and often dangerous Other. Like any opposition, this binary one relies on a series of cultural constructions that in this case can be understood as "biological essentialism, as well as racial, religious and cultural prejudices." In this paper I will discuss the placement of some Australian Muslim women within the framework of Said's Orientalism. Through several case studies I will observe if other factors are operative against Muslim women such as the Westerners' lack of understanding of the diversity of Islam. This paper is based on primary and secondary sources, including oral testimonies.
Muslim Ummah and its Link with Transnational Muslim Politics
Authors: Akram Ejaz
Published: December 2024

This inquiry aims firstly, to uncover the meaning of the Ummah and highlight the various debates that exist regarding the operationalization of this concept. Secondly, it examines how the concept of the Ummah has shaped the historical consciousness of Muslims, and how it continues to affect the politics of Muslim states. And lastly, it considers the notion of the Ummah vis-à-vis the Western notions of the nation state, examining in particular how those notions aid and hinder regional cooperation among Muslim states. The concept of the Muslim Ummah has been under much debate by Western and non-Western scholars, especially in light of transnational Muslim networks' activities to operationalise the ideal of ummatic unity. For Muslims the mere absence of war is not an equivalent of peace. If the Muslim way of life is threatened, the environment is perceived by them to be insecure. This perceived insecurity is not limited to the Muslim nation states. In fact Muslims have gradually realized that the nation state system has become an impediment in realizing their way of life and in bringing about the kind of ummatic cooperation and security they seek. While Western regional formations (such as the EU, MERCOSUR and NAFTA) are premised on the nation state to ensure security as well as their political and economic objections, the Muslim world continues to use the Ummah as the major referent of cooperation. The Islamic aspirations of the Ummah have not disappeared, and the ability of Muslim transnational organizations, ideologies, and communication networks to permeate national borders testifies to the existence of a more intense feeling of Muslim community than generally recognised.
Ibn 'Arabī's Metaphysics of the Human Body
Authors: Shahzad Qaiser , Shahzad Qaiser
Published: December 2024

In his important study Religion and the Order of Nature Seyyed Hossein Nasr has pointed out that it is in Ibn 'Arabī that one finds the most elaborate picture of the sacredness of body in the Islamic tradition. The present article relates doubly to Nasr's work. Inasmuch as it discusses Ibn 'Arabī's views on human body, it aims to carry forward Nasr's discussion. It differs, however, from the latter in taking into account the variety of approaches to human body in the traditional doctrines by concentrating on the views that are disparaging to human body. What emerges from such contrast is the existence of considerable variety among the traditional mystico-religious views on human body. We try to show that Ibn 'Arabī's views on human body, which are extraordinarily positive, are immersed in his unique understanding of the Qur'ān. In the conclusion an explanation of the difference in attitudes to body in Christianity and Judaism-Islam is offered in the light of Frithjof Schuon's work.
Women, Muslim Culture and the Development Discourse
Authors: Zaman Meryem
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the discourse surrounding poor Pakistani women and their problems, specifically their poverty and powerlessness to change their lives. This discourse has traditionally been constructed by international donor agencies, local elites and Non-Governmental Organizations. The incorporation of poor women's voices into this discourse was intended to increase accuracy in the depictions of their lives. I argue that the process of inclusion is tainted by the needs of the agents participating in development. Instead of improving the representations of women embedded in the discourse, women's voices are used to cement the previously existing representations of their problems.
The Reform of Muslim Society
Authors: Pasha Prince Said Halim , Pasha Prince Said Halim
Published: December 2024

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The Problematic of Prophethood and Miracles
Authors: Terzic Faruk
Published: December 2024

Mustafa Sabri (1286–1374/1869–1954), whose life and influence spanned Turkey as well as Arabic-speaking countries, was among the prominent 20th century Muslim thinkers to grapple with the problematic of prophethood and miracles. In this regard he critically explored the Western intellectual impact on these crucial religious concepts of Islam, eventually offering a perceptive appraisal of the issue as well as the response to problematic from a perspective deeply rooted in the traditional Muslim scholarly heritage. Sabri’s response establishes a much-needed template for a sophisticated intellectual engagement with modern ideas from an Islamic point of view. This article throws light on Sabri’s ideas, techniques and methodology in dealing with the modern discourse on prophethood and miracles, underlining some implications of his rigorous attempt to understand and critique modernity and articulate an Islamic worldview characterised by its distinct Islamic authenticity.
A Comparative Study of the Art of Jonah/Yunus
Authors: Afsar Ayaz
Published: December 2024

This article attempts a comparative study of the story of Jonah/Yunus in the bible and the Qur’an. The texts are analysed from a narratological perspective without judging as to which one has a better form or more authoritative account. The aim of the article is to introduce fresh ways of studying the bible and the Qur’an which might be novel for those who are acquainted with their own tradition only. The approach is based on a close reading that notes linguistic structures, patterns and usages. The article begins with a general introduction of the worldviews of the two narratives, moves on to discuss the structure and function of the narratives, goes on to analyse the characterization and closes with some comments on the style and composition which gives them a distinctive colour and shape.
Change of Creation or Harnessing Nature? The Reception of Biotechnology in the Islamic World
Authors: Bouzenita Anke Iman
Published: December 2024

This paper deals with the reception of biotechnology in the Islamic world, particularly focusing on the characteristics of the reception of biotechnology by Muslim legal scholars (fuqaha’), with reference to the general societal discourse. It elucidates the relationship between Islam and Science as an essential paradigm to understand the current discourse on biotechnology. The paper describes the related paradigm shift which has taken place in the Islamic world and deliberates whether or not this paradigm shift has been taken into account in the contemporary discourse on the subject. While attempting to carefully study human cloning and genetically modified food, the paper critically analyses the role of the maqasid (objectives) of the shari‘ah in this discourse.It also offers a glimpse of policy making in the Islamic world in the field of biotechnology. The paper arrives at the conclusion that recourse to the maqasid scheme is liable to be instrumental in promoting utilitarian ends rather than the ideals of the shari‘ah.
Islamic Economics
Authors: Zaman Asad
Published: December 2024

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Rethinking the Academic Study of the Ulama Tradition
Authors: Zamir Syed Rizwan
Published: December 2024

This essay surveys the Western academic study of the ulama tradition by examining: 1) how it has evolved over the last few decades and with what results; 2) the recurrent underlying premises, trends and approaches that have set the criteria and benchmarks for the academic study of the ulama tradition; 3) the methodological questions and concerns in the study of the ulama tradition; 4) why should the ulama tradition be studied; and finally, 5) in view of the foregoing results, the possibility of an alternative conceptual model for the study of the ulama tradition, and by extension for study of contemporary Islamic intellectual life.
Titles and Islamic Culture as Reflected in the Islamic Architectural Inscriptions of Bengal (1205–1707)
Authors: Siddiq Mohammad Yusuf
Published: December 2024

Titles are an interesting aspect of human social, political and religious vocabularies expressing various individual, societal and cultural trend, state policy, religious mood, prevailing sectarian thoughts, political trends, traditions and norms. While they have great historical significance linked with specific offices and administrative institutions, they also reflect religious and cultural ethos of the period. The nature, substance, and idiomatic expression in titles vary according to person, time and space. Islamic titles in general are largely shaped by the space, time and status of the title bearer. They are historically over-toned in religious fervour. Consequently, they help us understand religious under-current prevailing in the region during that period. Islamic epigraphic texts of Bengal are astonishingly rich with diverse titles that appear with various names offering many clues of the past. Islamic inscriptions of Bengal are indeed a fascinating source for Islamic titles. These surprisingly rich and plentiful titles (whose number exceeds one hundred), are still an untapped rich source that offer many fascinating aspects of the history of the region.
A Brief World History of Muslim Dreams
Authors: Green Nile
Published: December 2024

This essay offers an introductory overview of the history of dream narratives and dream interpretation among various Muslim communities worldwide. The survey ranges from the early Islamic period through to the twentieth century. After examining pre-Islamic traditions and Quranic references to the dream and vision, the essay turns to the elaboration of formal Arabic oneirocritical works, the role of dreams in Sufi theory. Particular attention is paid to the interaction of dreamscapes with physical landscapes and to the motif of the dream in historiographical, poetical, and other artistic works. Positing a “world history” approach to Muslim dreams, the essay not only covers a wide geographical region but also takes up the question of cross-cultural interaction in a variety of settings from the pre-Muslim Mediterranean to India and Spain. Overall, the essay aims to introduce this important and well-documented dimension of Islamic world history to students and a general readership.
Leone Caetani’s Annali dell’Islam on Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad
Authors: Ahmad Bilal
Published: December 2024

Early Islam and Muslims have long caught the western historians’ fancy. While the well-known works of scholars like von Kremer (d. 1889), Muir (d. 1905), Goldziher (d. 1921), Lammens (d. 1937), and Margoliouth (d. 1940) are seen today as the cornerstones of modern western historiography of Islam, Leone Caetani (d. 1935)’s Annali dell’Islam may well be called its courtyard. Although it is probably the only significant book written by Caetani who was an Italian prince and a brilliant historian on early Islam, even a glance at it instantly impresses an onlooker with its sheer volume and depth. From its meticulous chronologies of major as well as many minor events in the history of Islam to its in-depth analyses of those events and their sources, Annali may be rightly called a major macropedia of Islamic history in a western language. The current paper tries to understand the author’s mind that went into it, taking a small sample from it which covers the Prophet Mu╒ammad (peace be upon him)’s biography or Sirah, which is the starting point not only of Islamic history but also of Islam as we know it today.
The Influence of Shaykh Ibrahim Niyass on His Followers in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Authors: Solagberu Abdur-Razzaq Mustapha Balogun
Published: December 2024

The article studies the influence of Shaykh Ibrahim Niyass, a Senegalese Sufi scholar, on the noteable figures of Ilorin, Nigeria. The study selects some major teachings of the Shaykh and discusses how they influence these followers. It also attempts to explain how such influence is demonstrated by these followers to determine the level of understanding of Shaykh’s followers of his teachings as well as its adaptation. The method adopted in the research is based on participatory observation and interpretation approach. In the final analysis, the findings reveal that a large number of the followers of Shaykh in the city of Ilorin, Nigeria do not only portray themselves as being influenced by the teachings of Shaykh, they also demonstrate their adoption of his teachings in various ways, without giving consideration to the school of law (i.e. Maliki school), they belong to.
The Early Development of Islamic Fiqh in Kufah with Special Reference to the Works of Abu Yusuf and Shaybani
Authors: Ansari Zafar Ishaq
Published: December 2024

The Early Development of Islamic Fiqh in Kufah with Special Reference to the Works of Abu Yusuf and Shaybani
PENGARUH CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN PRODUK HERBAL AZZAHRA DI PT NATURINDO SURYA NIAGA
Authors: Kholida Fortuna Nova , A'yuni NurRohmah Lutfi , Yekti Ananti
Published: December 2024

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) merupakan strategi yang digunakan oleh PT Naturindo Surya Niaga untuk membangun hubungan baik antara perusahaan dan pelanggan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan rasa loyalitas pelanggan terhadap produk herbal milik perusahaan yaitu Azzahra. Namun,  banyak reseller yang belum menerapkan CRM diduga karena asumsi ditengah mereka bahwa penerapan CRM tidak memberikan dampak terhadap profit penjualan, sehingga penjualan produk Azzahra belum mencapai target yang ditetapkan oleh perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh customer relationship management terhadap loyalitas pelanggan produk herbal Azzahra di PT Naturindo Surya Niaga. Penelitian ini berjenis deskriptif kuantitatif dengan metode pengambilan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan kuesioner. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dengan rumus Slovin sehingga diperoleh sebanyak 87 responden. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji normalitas, uji linieritas, uji heteroskedastisitas, analisis regresi liniear sederhana, uji parsial (uji t), dan koefisien determinasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil uji instrumen mwnunjukkan seluruh item pernyataan variabel customer relationship management (X) dan variabel loyalitas pelanggan (Y) adalah valid. Customer relationship management berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan produk herbal Azzahra dengan nilai sebesar 60,2%. Penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya penerapan CRM untuk meningkatkan loyalitas pelanggan dan mencapai target penjualan yang diinginkan perusahaan.
Pilot Scale Bioethanol Production from Sugar Cane Bagasse through Separate Hydrolysis Fermentation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Abad Ali Nadeem  , Muti Ur Rehman  , Javeed A. Awan  , Riaz Sana , Sania Mazhar  , Ramsha Essa  , Bakhtawar Bukhari  , Tariq Javed
Published: December 2024

Bioethanol was produced at pilot scale from sugarcane bagasse by using Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain. The maximum obtained yield was 0.31 gp/gs after the fermentation of hydrolyzates by using microbial fermenter having capacity 30 L under the controlled pH 5.5±0.2 and Temperature 35°C. The conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to bioethanol requires pretreatment of biomass, Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fermentation process. Both alkaline and acidic pretreatment techniques (NaOH+H2O2) with different compositions were used in this study. The Enzymatic hydrolysis was performed by using commercial cellulase enzyme and 55% hydrolysis rate has been achieved. The amount of ethanol increases from 9 % to 29 % through the process of simple distillation. The amount of ethanol further increases from 29 % to 95 % through the process of distillation using fractional distillation column. Gas Chromatography is an analytical technique used for the estimation of ethanol in purification process
Thực trạng quản lý hoạt động bồi dưỡng học sinh giỏi của các trường trung học cơ sở ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Hồng Cúc
Published: December 2024

Hoạt động bồi dưỡng học sinh giỏi chính là một nhiệm vụ quan trọng góp phần nâng cao chất lượng giáo dục, là bước đi đầu tiên để đào tạo nhân tài cho đất nước. Thông qua hoạt động này, học sinh sẽ được lĩnh hội hệ thống kiến thức chuyên sâu và có điều kiện thuận lợi để phát huy tối đa khả năng của bản thân trong những môn học có ưu thế. Từ yêu cầu đặt ra đó, bài báo đánh giá kết quả thực trạng quản lý hoạt động bồi dưỡng học sinh giỏi của các trường trung học cơ sở ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long thông qua việc khảo sát 90 khách thể gồm 13 cán bộ quản lý, 77 giáo viên ở 6 trường trung học cơ sở ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long để tìm giải pháp phù hợp cho hoạt động này. Kết quả khảo sát được phân tích, đánh giá thực trạng theo thang đo Likert 4 mức độ, cho thấy vẫn còn nhiều vấn đề bất cập trong công tác quản lý hoạt động bồi dưỡng học sinh giỏi ở các trường trung học cơ sở trong huyện Trà Ôn. Từ nội dung nghiên cứu, góp phần đề ra giải pháp nâng cao chất lượng giáo dục trong công tác bồi dưỡng học sinh giỏi nói riêng và chất lượng đào tạo giáo dục của huyện Trà Ôn nói chung.
Chế tạo vật liệu bentonite biến tính bằng citric acid để xử lý methylene blue trong nước
Authors: Trần Thị Xuân Mai , Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Quí , Bùi Văn Thắng
Published: December 2024

Để giải quyết vấn đề ô nhiễm nguồn nước nghiêm trọng do chất thải dệt nhuộm gây ra, bentonite  biến tính bằng citric acid (BCA) được điều chế bằng cách hoạt hóa bentonite thô trực tiếp với citric acid. Sản phẩm được xác định bằng phương pháp phổ nhiễu xạ tia X và phổ FTIR. Một số yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến quá trình hấp phụ methylene blue (MB) của BCA như lượng chất hấp phu, thời gian, nồng độ, nhiệt độ đã được khảo sát. Kết quả khảo sát cho thấy, dung lượng hấp phụ tăng khi lượng chất hấp phụ, nồng độ và thời gian và nhiệt độ tăng. Quá trình hấp phụ MB trên BCA phù hợp với mô hình đẳng nhiệt Langmuir, với dung lượng hấp phụ đạt 244,45 mg/g. Động học hấp phụ MB trên BCA phù hợp với mô hình động học biểu kiến bậc 2. Quá trình hấp phụ MB trên vật liệu là quá trình thu nhiệt và tự xảy ra. Từ các kết quả cho thấy, BCA là một chất hấp phụ tiềm năng trong việc loại bỏ thuốc nhuộm từ dung dịch nước.
Advanced News Archiving System with Machine Learning-Driven Web Scraping and AI-Powered Summarization Using T5, Pegasus, BERT and BART Architectures
Authors: Venugopal Narasimhula L V , Visala K , Nirmala Sammingi , Varma Ch Vinod , Triparagiri Adibabu , Kumar Athmakuri Satish , Sekhar Ch
Published: December 2024

Data plays a crucial role in the contemporary era of technology, as it is a vital element in the publication of news on the internet or a website. Nevertheless, understanding long reports in order to fully comprehend events can be a challenging endeavor, frequently leading to subjective judgments. The application's architecture integrates the categorization of news stories by day, resulting in a well-organized and readily accessible archive. The application employs the web scraping method, which entails pulling pertinent news articles from numerous internet sources. The application employed sophisticated summarizing libraries, including the BERT, BART, T5 model and Google Pegasus, to condense the information into a succinct and comprehensible style. The T5 model performs exceptionally well in text summarization and other natural language processing tasks because of its text-to-text structure; it is also a very customizable language model. Google Pegasus, an expert in abstractive summarizing, uses self-attention mechanisms and rigorous pre-training to generate high-quality, concise news summaries. To summarize, these are the most important parts of our app's process. When it comes to collecting, storing, and summarizing news articles, the system has you covered. In addition, it will offer a straightforward design that makes it simple to browse past news stories and their summaries.
The Effect of Cartoon Up Movie Illustrated Version on Students Reading Comprehension in Narrative Text
Authors: Maretakumara Maretakumara , Martina Feny , Satria Irwan
Published: December 2024

This research aims to determine whether there is an influence of Cartoon Up Movie Illustrated Version on Students Reading Comprehension In Narrative Text on eighth grade students at SMP Muhammadiyah Terpadu Bengkulu City. This research uses a Quasi-Experimental method with the type of research being quantitative. The researcher decided to conduct an experiment in class VIII with a total of 40 students. From the results of this research, the average pre-test and post-test scores for the experimental group of students were 54.50 and 71.50 and the average pre-test and post-test scores for the control group of students were 53.75 and 67.75, which can be It is known that the post score is higher than the pre test score. The significant value (2-tailed) of the independent sample test was 0.001 based on the preliminary data results. The significance level is therefore less than 0.05 (0.001<0.05). As a result, the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. From this we can to the conclusion that there was significant difference between the means of the experimental and control class.  So it can be concluded that the application of Cartoon Up Movie Illustrated Version on Students Reading Comprehension In Narrative Text has a significant influence on the eighth grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah Terpadu Bengkulu City.
Spray on Skin Therapy used for Bilateral Traumatic above Knee Amputations A Case Report Demonstrating Efficacy in Traumatic Wounds
Authors:   AVITA Medical, Inc., Valencia, California, USA., Borrelli Mimi R
Published: December 2024

Traumatic amputations following subway accidents are a frequent occurrence in New York and impose a significant burden on both patients and society.
Comprehensive Study on Impact of Personalized Lifestyle Modification for Type 2 Diabetes Management
Authors:   Ragus Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Sugar. Fit, HSR Layout, Sector 3, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102, India., Mattilda Raymond Annie
Published: December 2024

Type 2 diabetes is described as a combination of low amounts of insulin production from pancreatic b-cells and peripheral insulin resistance 1. One of insulin’s primary functions is its role as an anabolic hormone.
CONTENT OF THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OBJECTS (PART 2)
Authors: ZANKO Ya.
Published: December 2024

The article analyses the approaches to the issue of inclusion of the right to dispose of the exclusive right in the content of the exclusive right to intellectual property objects, formulates the features of the right to dispose of the exclusive right. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the legislation of the Republic of Belarus in the framework of the mentioned issue. The author critically analyses a number of approaches to the issue of determining the content of the exclusive right. The author concluded that the right to dispose of the exclusive right, as well as the right to authorise and prohibit the use of the intellectual property object to other persons are not included in the content of the exclusive right to intellectual property objects, in turn, it is the right to use the intellectual property object, secured by the requirement to all third parties to prohibit the use of the corresponding intellectual property object, that forms the basis of the content of the exclusive right. The results of the study have important scientific and practical significance, can be used in law-making activities, law enforcement practice, as well as in research activities and educational process.
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE VERTICAL BARRIER DESIGN IN THE FORM OF AN OPEN TRENCH WITH FASTENING OF WALLS TO REDUCE VIBRATIONS PROPAGATION IN THE GROUND ENVIRONMENT
Authors: POVKOLAS K. , SHAULOUSKAYA O.
Published: December 2024

The article considers the efficiency of using an open trench without filling, 1 m wide, with fastening of its walls for damping vibrations propagating in the soil environment from a point source of vibrodynamic effects. A mathematical model is formed based on the finite element method. For equal physical and mechanical properties of the soil, 3 calculation schemes are modeled: in the form of free propagation of vibrations in the soil environment without obstacles, in the form of an open trench with fastening of its walls by 2 clamped retaining slab walls and with additional fastening in the form of inclined anchor piles for a greater trench depth. According to the calculation results, it was revealed that the device of an open trench in the path of wave propagation with fastening of its walls ensures a decrease in the values of vertical amplitudes of soil surface vibrations behind it at a distance equal to two lengths of the surface wave. The greatest decrease in vibration amplitudes is noted directly behind the open trench at a distance equal to 15–30% of the length of the surface wave. It reaches 43% for the option of fastening the trench walls with vertical clamped retaining structures and 73% for the option of fastening the walls of an open trench of greater depth with additional inclined anchor piles.
An Analysis of Guest Relation Officer Responses to Complaints at Zeus Restaurant, Apsara Beach Front Resort and Villa, Thailand
Authors: Musa Mukhammad , Wijoyo Tuwuh Adhistyo
Published: December 2024

This study examines the role of Guest relations officers (GROs) in handling complaints at Zeus Restaurant, Apsara Beach Front Resort and Villa, Thailand, focusing on the effectiveness of various complaint management strategies and their impact on guest satisfaction. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study involved semi-structured interviews with 10 GROs to explore common types of complaints, the strategies employed for resolution, and the outcomes of these strategies. Findings revealed that complaints primarily concern services, food quality issues, and staff behaviour. GROs effectively managed these complaints through immediate acknowledgement, empathetic communication, and prompt problem resolution. The study highlighted the significance of follow-up actions, such as checking in with guests and offering compensatory gestures, in enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty. Thematic analysis of the interview data indicated that well-handled complaints could transform negative experiences into positive ones, thereby improving overall guest perceptions and service quality. The research underscores the importance of training GROs in emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills and suggests that advanced technologies and structured complaint management processes are crucial for maintaining a high standard of service. This study contributes to the understanding of effective complaint-handling practices in luxury hospitality settings and provides insights into enhancing guest relations and operational excellence.
Decolonizing Disability Studies: Identities, Epistemologies and Global South Perspectives
Authors: Roy Arpita
Published: December 2024

This research paper explores the concept of decolonizing disability studies as a critical and transformative approach that challenges the Eurocentric presumptions that currently dominate the field. Disability studies as traditionally constituted often perpetuates a colonial epistemology by universalizing Western conceptions of disability and neglecting other cultural, historical, and geopolitical contexts. This study explores the connections between colonialism, disability, and systemic inequalities in order to advance an inclusive, pluralistic paradigm that gives voice to oppressed groups and indigenous knowledge systems. The study looks at how colonial legacies have shaped global perceptions of disability, especially in the Global South, where ableist beliefs are deeply embedded in policy, healthcare, and education. The imposition of Western biological ideas of disability, which often overlook indigenous and local interpretations with deep social and spiritual roots, is contested. By emphasizing decolonial theory, the study emphasizes the significance of opposing these hegemonic frameworks and advancing a more nuanced understanding of disability as a lived experience influenced by intersecting identities such as race, class, gender, and geography. This study employs an interdisciplinary technique, drawing on concepts from critical disability studies, postcolonial philosophy, and indigenous scholarship. It employs case studies from Asia, Africa, and Latin America to illustrate the diversity of disability experiences and the resilience of regional narratives that resist colonial and ableist conceptions. Through five case studies, the paper demonstrates how community-led initiatives and indigenous knowledge can direct more egalitarian and context-sensitive approaches in disability research, policy, and activism. The study also argues for a shift in thinking from one that sees disability as a weakness to one that respects and acknowledges the agency, creativity, and achievements of individuals with disabilities in their unique cultural settings. The study also makes the case for a change in perspective from one that views disability as a deficit to one that values and honours the agency, inventiveness, and accomplishments of people with disabilities within their cultural contexts. By appreciating different epistemologies and collaborating on knowledge production with academics and activists from the Global South, it advocates for the decentring of Western academia.
Delineation of Diasporic Women in Anita Desai’s Bye Bye Blackbird and Kiran Desai’s The Inheritance of Loss
Authors: Komal Rashmi  , Kumar Narendra
Published: December 2024

Living in a diaspora and migrating have influenced a lot of contemporary post- colonial philosophy, criticism, and literature. When reading immigration literature, a distinct and oftentimes disheartening picture comes to mind. Immigrants’ lives are ruled by pain, disappointment, and nostalgia. While many others succumb to frustration, agony, despair, and loneliness, a select handful demonstrate their resilience by assimilating into the new environment. Gender roles have proven challenging in regard to western concepts and other civilizations because of differences in cultural and theological backgrounds. The study offers a thematic analysis and comparative study of the female characters in the novels Bye Bye Blackbird and The Inheritance of Loss by Anita Desai and Kiran Desai respectively. It makes a mediocre effort to follow the quest for identification of Desai’s female characters as they break free from the conventional constraints placed on them. There is aloofness, isolation, loneliness, and ennui in the lives of these ladies. The way that women are portrayed in Desai’s work reflects their disinherited lives. Examining the connections and discrepancies between the issues of homelessness and gender discrimination is the primary goal of this paper. The recurring postcolonial backdrop of these works allows us to view themes of oppression, prejudice, nostalgia, and displacement through the prism of multiculturalism and migration.
Cubic Chaos Preference Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm with
Adaptive Dual-Mode Mutation
Authors: Wenwu Liu Wenwu Liu , Wenwu Liu Lanlan Kang , Lanlan Kang Qian Du , Qian Du Wenliang Cao , Wenliang Cao Xiuniao Zhao
Published: December 2024

In the study of preference-based multi-objective optimization algorithms, the performance significantly depends on the preference information provided by the decision-maker. Over-reliance on this preference information can lead the algorithms to become trapped in locally optimal solutions, potentially overlooking high-quality solutions in other regions. Therefore, this paper proposes a Cubic Chaos Preference Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm with Adaptive Dual-mode Mutation (CPMOP-DM). Firstly, this algorithm utilizes the cubic chaos strategy to initialize population. This strategy possesses better chaos traversal and optimization speed and then, helps enhance the search breadth and global convergence of the optimization algorithm. Secondly, a dynamic focused preference exploration strategy is proposed to enhance the quality and satisfaction of the selected solutions. This strategy can gradually refine the search scope via, constructing dynamically shrinking exploration circles. Compared to traditional preference-based algorithms, experimental results demonstrate the competitiveness of the proposed algorithm. It effectively balances exploration and exploitation searching of the algorithm, thereby enhancing the algorithm’s diversity and distribution. It also avoids the local optimum problem caused by over-reliance on preference information.

 
A Fusion Algorithm Based on Deep Learning for Panoramic Image
Authors: Jianwei Chen Jianwei Chen , Jianwei Chen Quan Du , Quan Du Ling-Ju Hung
Published: December 2024

Traditional image fusion algorithms often struggle with slow processing speeds and suboptimal results, particularly when handling non-planar images. In this paper, we present a novel deep learning-based approach for panoramic image fusion. We begin by detailing our dataset construction and preprocessing techniques. To enhance the model’s capability with non-planar images, we apply the Thin Plate Spline (TPS) deformation algorithm, allowing effective panoramic fusion across complex image structures. The model architecture is based on a convolutional neural network (CNN) framework, integrated with up- and down-sampling modules to accurately and efficiently capture image features, resulting in higher-quality fusion outcomes. Experimental results demonstrate that this deep learning approach achieves faster fusion speeds and higher quality compared to traditional methods.

 
Anticoagulation strategies and clinical outcomes in critically ill SARS-CoV-2 patients: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Amini Shahideh , Kazemi Mahshad , Roostaei Ghazal , Rad Niloofar Khoshnam
Published: December 2024

Background: COVID-19 is associated with a hypercoagulable state leading to an increased risk of thrombotic events. Although anticoagulation therapy is widely used, the optimal dosing strategy remains uncertain.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of therapeutic versus prophylactic anticoagulation on outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 315 critically ill COVID-19 patients. Patients were divided into two groups based on their anticoagulation regimen: therapeutic dose and prophylactic dose. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality, while secondary outcomes included major bleeding events, thromboembolic events, and mechanical ventilation requirements.

Results: No significant difference in mortality was observed between the therapeutic and prophylactic anticoagulation groups. Additionally, there were no significant differences in secondary outcomes.

Conclusion: Our findings suggest that therapeutic anticoagulation may not provide a significant survival benefit compared to prophylactic anticoagulation in critically ill COVID-19 patients. To optimize patient outcomes, a more tailored approach to anticoagulation may be necessary, taking into account individual patient factors and risk assessment. Further prospective studies are needed to definitively establish the optimal anticoagulation strategy, especially in the context of evolving treatment modalities and vaccinations.
Disseminação e espacialização dos casos de Covid-19 em São Luis (MA)
Authors: Marques Matheus Andrade , Ferreira Débora Frazão , Macedo Jhony Frota
Published: December 2024

De maneira crescente, a compreensão da repartição espacial de determinados fenômenos sinaliza e reafirma tentativas de respostas para contínuas questões assumidas por múltiplas áreas do conhecimento (Câmara et al., 2004; Silva e Rodrigues, 2022); assim, o objetivo deste artigo é investigar a distribuição espacial dos casos confirmados de Covid-19 em São Luís (Maranhão, Brasil). O estudo é composto de abordagem descritiva, levantamento e revisão bibliográfica e utilização de dados epidemiológicos, divulgados pela Secretaria Estadual de Saúde do Maranhão (SES-MA). Os resultados retratam correlações com indicadores socioeconômicos e demográficos e a transmissão sustentada em áreas habitadas por populações de maior poder aquisitivo e em núcleos estruturantes comerciais e de serviços.