bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Solitary waves and double layers of dust-acoustic waves propagating in a non-ideal dusty plasma
Authors: Khaled Mahmood A. H. , Alsa'adi Kawkab A. M. , Loqman Ibrahim G. H
Published: May 2024

The dust-acoustic (DA) solitary waves and double layers structures of the dust-acoustic waves (DAWs) have been investigated in the framework of Gardner approach, in a non-ideal dusty plasma system consisting of electrons, ions and negatively charged dust grains. The non-ideal effects are examined by incorporating the van der Waals (VDW) equation of state for the dust grains. Using reductive perturbation technique, the Gardner's equation is derived. The effects of the non-ideal parameters on the profiles of solitary wave and double layer structures are discussed in some detail. It is found that the amplitude and width of both solitary waves and double layers are significantly modified by the non-ideal parameters. Also, it is shown that the wave phase velocity undergoes a significant change due to the presence of non-ideal effects in the system.
الرياض وثورة فبراير اليمنية 2011 من الاحتواء السياسي إلى العدوان العسكري 2015
Authors: ردمان مهيوب حسن
Published: May 2024

تناولت هذه الدراسة سياسة الرياض في احتواء الثورة الشبابية اليمنية التي اندلعت في فبراير 2011، من خلال المبادرة الخليجية وآلياتها التنفيذية المزمنة، والتطورات التي ترتبت على ذلك خلال الفترة الانتقالية التي حُددت بسنتين بداية بالحصانة القضائية للرئيس الأسبق علي صالح، ومن عمل معه مرورا بمشاركة النظام السابق في السلطة الجديدة ، وإجراء انتخابات رئاسية توافقية لانتخاب عبده ربه منصور هادي كمرشح وحيد، وعقد مؤتمر الحوار الوطني لإعداد دستور جديد للبلاد، والعمل بالمبادرة الخليجية وآلياتها التنفيذية المزمنة ، مقابل تعطيل العمل بالدستور القديم خلال الفترة الانتقالية، وتفكيك الجيش اليمني، وتدمير الصواريخ، والسعي نحو تنفيذ أجندة وأطماع بوسائل سلمية، وعندما أخفقت في الاحتواء اتجهت إلى العدوان العسكري. تكونت الدراسة من مبحثين: الأول: احتواء ثورة فبراير2011.  والثاني: العدوان العسكري2015.
Minimalist Aesthetics: conveying an image through clothing style
Authors: Sobreira Érica Maria Calíope , Mantovani Danielle
Published: May 2024

Minimalism is a theme on the rise in consumer literature, especially when it involves fashion and minimalist aesthetics. Despite this, there are few studies dedicated to discussing what reactions the minimalist aesthetics may produce on the perceptions of others about minimalists as individuals. With this essay, we fill this gap by discussing what image minimalist aesthetics conveys about people who adopt a minimalist clothing style. We discuss, therefore, how minimalists may be perceived as more competent and less warm people in the eyes of others, in addition to being able to convey an image of rationality in decision making rather than feelings. Finally, this essay opens up the possibility for a wide range of future studies on minimalism in consumption.
Offene Flanken der Brandenburger Justiz
Authors: Karpenstein Ulrich , Kirschnick Stephan
Published: May 2024

Die seit dem Beginn der Rechtsstaatskrise in Polen (2015) geführte Debatte über die unzureichende Resilienz der deutschen Verfassungsgerichtsbarkeit steht mit zwei konkreten Entwürfen zur Änderung von Art. 93 und 94 GG auf der Zielgeraden. Zur Stärkung der Resilienz des Thüringer Verfassungsgerichtshofes hat das Thüringen-Projekt jüngst konkrete Vorschläge unterbreitet. Bislang nicht im Fokus der Debatte stand die Justiz in Brandenburg. Angesichts der Konsequenzen, die ein Erstarken solcher Kräfte hätte, besteht noch vor der Wahl Handlungsbedarf.
Kanatlı Etlerinde Gıda Güvenliği: Bakteriyel Tehlikeler
Authors: Eroğlu Rabia , Çakıcı Nesrin
Published: May 2024

Kanatlı etleri ekonomik ve besleyici olması sebebiyle dünya çapında yaygın olarak tüketilen önemli bir besin kaynağıdır. Ancak etlerin yüksek su ve protein içeriğinden dolayı tedarik ve üretim zincirinin herhangi bir aşamasında (işleme, paketleme, depolama, sevkiyat vb.) bulaşan mikroorganizmaların gelişmesi için uygun bir ortam oluşturur. Kanatlı etlerinde tespit edilen en yaygın bakteriyel patojenlerin Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia, Bacillus, Clostridium, Listeria ve Staphylococcus türleri olduğu bilinmektedir. Bu patojen bakterilerin toksinleri veya virulans faktörleri insanlarda gıda kaynaklı hastalıklara yol açar. Bakteriyel patojenlerin yol açtığı hastalıklar pazar kısıtlamaları, ekonomik kayıpların yanısıra ciddi bir halk sağlığı problemidir. Kanatlı eti üretim tesislerinde; söz konusu mikroorganizmaların gıda zincirine bulaşmaması açısından personel ve çevrede hijyenik koşullara uyulması, iyi tarım uygulamaları, iyi üretim uygulamaları, tehlike analizi ve kritik kontrol noktaları uygulamalarının benimsenmesi gerekmektedir. Ayrıca toplum sağlığı açısından tüketicilerin bilinçlendirilmesi oldukça önemlidir.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN JUS MELON TERHADAP PENURUNAN HIPERTENSI PADA LANSIA DI DESA KETEGAN
Authors: Ratna Aminati Fifi , Yuni Yastutik Iryani
Published: May 2024

Pemberian aromaterapi lemon Hipertensi masih menjadi masalah terbesar bagi kesehatan terutama pada lansia, karena hipertensi lebih banyak dialami oleh lansia dibandingkam dengan para usia remaja dimana fungsi organ lansia sudah mengalami penurunan sehingga dapat menyebabkan hipertensi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Menganalisis pengaruh jus melon terhadap penurunan hipertensi pada lansia diposyandu desa kemiri. Desain penelitian ini adalah one group pre test post test design, populasinya adalah seluruh lansia yang mengalami hipertensi di desa Ketegan berjumlah 87 lansia, sampelnya berjumlah 30 lansia dengan metode total sampling. Variabelnya ada 2 yaitu variabel independent yaitu jus melon dan variabel dependent yaitu penurunan hipertensi pada lansia, pengumpulan data menggunakan SOP dan lembar observasi tekanan darah sebelum dan sesudah diberikan jus. Teknik pengolahan data menggunakan editing, coding, scoring, dan tabulating, serta uji statistiknya menggunakan uji wilxocon
Hasil penelitian tekanan darah sebelum diberikan jus hampir setengah responden memiliki tekanan darah systole 160-169 mmHg sejumlah 5 responden ( 39%) dan hampir seluruh responden tekanan darah diastole 90-100 mmHg sejumlah 12 responden (92%). Tekanan darah sesudah diberikan jus melon selama 7 hari sebagian besar responden memilik tekanan darah systole 131-140 mmHg sejumlah 7 responden (54%) dan hampir seluruh responden memiliki tekanan darah diastole 70-80 mmHg sejumlah 12 responden (92%).Uji Wilxocon menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikansi p = 0,001 < α (0,005), sehingga ditolak dan diterima. Kesimpulannya adalah ada pengaruh jus melon terhadap penurunan hipertensi pada lansia di posyandu desa Ketegan.
Tax Compliance in the Gig Economy: The Need for Transparency and Accountability
Authors: Adelakun Beatrice Oyinkansola
Published: May 2024

Gig economy according is a form of job characterized with flexibility and as a temporary jobs and a job that involved primary short terms independent freelance workers. The study evaluates tax compliance in the gig economy: the need for transparency and accountability. Using the mixed-methods approach, the result of the study shows that 43.3% of participants are engaged in other work while 33.3% assert that they do not have any other work apart from their main work. The result also shows caregiving work (27%) as the most ventured into gig works compared to others. The least (6%) was recorded for social media marketer. The findings also shows that a large percentage 80% of the respondents are not concerned about tax defaultment. Conclusively, the gig economy has shown a reputation to be a viable form of employment due to the number of people that are engage in it. However, most gig workers strongly disagreed to tax compliance. Future research exploring wider population in the area of tax compliance should be focused on.
How Technology Can Aid Tax Compliance in the Us Economy
Authors: Adelakun Beatrice Oyinkansola
Published: May 2024

Tax is the price paid by citizens and businesses for their wellbeing and civilization. The payment of tax is a civic duty for every citizens. This study evaluates how technology can aid tax compliance in the US economy. Quantitative and qualitative approach was used for this study making use of 20 respondents. Data collected from respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistical packages (SPSS) where frequencies, percentages, and mean were obtained. The findings of the study shows that majority (50%)  of the respondents agreed to proficient in the use of internet while 10% strongly agreed and disagreed to be proficient in the use of internet. The result of the study also shows that 35% strongly agreed with computer usage skills while 15% strongly disagreed to the use of computer and skills. The result obtained for quality system shows that 45% of the respondents agreed that the devices are easy to use compared to 15% who strongly disagreed that the device is easy to use. Devices and systems simplify works result for taxpayer’s shows that 50% agreed to this while 10% strongly disagreed. Conclusively, technology literacy and quality of the system used in tax needs to be focused on for tax compliance to help the economy.
Fomento de habilidades matemáticas en diferentes entornos de aprendizaje.
Authors: López Yascaribay Luz Mélida , Cajas Rosado María Inelda , Jara Rúela Betty Graciela , Alvarado Ullauri Jessica Maritza , Toca Cajas Fernanda Carolina , Gallegos Barros. Flor Yuliana
Published: May 2024

El presente estudio examina la noción de competencias dentro del ámbito de la educación, enfatizando su alcance más amplio más allá de la materia académica. Estas competencias incluyen una variedad de habilidades, que incluyen resolución de problemas, comunicación efectiva, pensamiento crítico y colaboración. Se enfatiza la importancia de su cuidadoso cultivo a lo largo de la formación académica y personal, ya que estas habilidades son cruciales para enfrentar las demandas del ámbito profesional y social. Se destaca que el objetivo real de la educación es el desarrollo integral de la persona, incluidas las dimensiones social y emocional. A la luz de la actitud desfavorable predominante en torno a las matemáticas, es imperativo adoptar un enfoque contextualizado al tiempo que se aborda este dominio del conocimiento, mitigando así la dependencia de la memoria memorística y fomentando la comprensión. Es importante determinar los factores principales que podrían conducir a la aversión hacia las matemáticas, incluida la falta de relevancia para la vida diaria, la complejidad percibida, los enfoques de enseñanza convencionales y la presión para lograr resultados dentro de un marco de tiempo restringido. El objetivo de este estudio es realizar un análisis documental para examinar varios factores que son pertinentes para la adquisición de habilidades, particularmente dentro del dominio de las matemáticas. Esta metodología tiene como objetivo obtener una visión de los elementos fundamentales tal como los ven muchos escritores, mejorando así la comprensión general del proceso educativo.
Desencantamiento y post-fotografía: apuntes sobre la imagen contemporánea y la muerte
Authors: Fernández Vicente Antonio
Published: May 2024

This article deals with a deep and theoretical thought on post-photography from the point of view of image’s genealogical approach. It is our aim to problematize the current image’s Statute throughout the cultural pattern’s context, mediated by digital technology. There will be three main axes in our research, namely the image’s symbolical power: it must be taken connected with mortality and the religious side of image, according to the Max Weber concept’s Disenchantment. Around these conceptual axes, our article will try to link the ontology traditional subjects on image with the current photography practices, into the contemporary framework of the so-called post-photography. Therefore, it is needed to articulate a conceptual background around the new forms of gaze, conditioned by fragmentation, saturation, and acceleration. The critical apparatus will be based on a multidisciplinary focus. The works of authors like Joan Fontcuberta on post-photography and Régis Debray on life and death of image will vertebrate our article. We will take an essayistic point of view problematizing the subjects developed in the article as an invitation to deep thoughts.

El artículo traza una reflexión teórica de la post-fotografía desde la conceptualización genealógica de la imagen, con el objetivo de problematizar el actual estatuto de la imagen en el marco de los patrones culturales contemporáneos, condicionados por la tecnología digital. Serán tres los ejes principales de reflexión: el poder simbólico de la imagen, su relación con la mortalidad y el carácter religioso de la imagen en el sentido weberiano de encantamiento. En torno a tales ejes de discusión, el artículo tratará de vincular las problemáticas tradicionales de la ontología de la imagen y la fotografía con las derivas actuales, en el marco de prácticas post-fotográficas. Será preciso, pues, una contextualización de las nuevas formas de mirada condicionadas por la fragmentación, la saturación y la aceleración. El aparato crítico del texto partirá de un enfoque multidisciplinar, donde los trabajos de Joan Fontcuberta acerca de la post-fotografía y la reflexión sobre la imagen de Régis Debray, servirán de núcleo vertebrador en la ilación de ideas. El punto de vista será ensayístico, por lo que el artículo se plantea como una invitación a cuestionar la problemática abordada.
How Should the Benefits and Burdens Arising from the Eurozone Be Distributed amongst Its Member States?
Authors: Ferret Mas Josep
Published: May 2024

This article asks how the costs and benefits of operating a monetary union should be distributed amongst its more and less competitive members, taking as an example the operation of the European Monetary Union (EMU or Eurozone). Drawing on existing domestic and transnational justice debates, I resist both a purely procedural and a purely distributive view. The former assumes treaties against a fair background can make any distribution fair and disregards how individual citizens are likely to fare depending on how a monetary union is organized. The latter requires justice amongst Eurozone co-citizens, and it neglects the value of member state’s choices and attitudes towards risk. Instead, I defend a view of the EMU as an association of free self-determining states. I also argue that a variety of factors are relevant to this problem, including the need to protect less competitive states from ‘domination’, or inappropriate forms of control by their co-members, and to protect citizens from various forms of deprivation even if their own governments are willing to expose them to the relevant risks.

This article asks how the costs and benefits of operating a monetary union should be distributed amongst its more and less competitive members, taking as an example the operation of the European Monetary Union (EMU or Eurozone). Drawing on existing domestic and transnational justice debates, I resist both a purely procedural and a purely distributive view. The former assumes treaties against a fair background can make any distribution fair and disregards how individual citizens are likely to fare depending on how a monetary union is organized. The latter requires justice amongst Eurozone co-citizens, and it neglects the value of member state’s choices and attitudes towards risk. Instead, I defend a view of the EMU as an association of free self-determining states. I also argue that a variety of factors are relevant to this problem, including the need to protect less competitive states from ‘domination’, or inappropriate forms of control by their co-members, and to protect citizens from various forms of deprivation even if their own governments are willing to expose them to the relevant risks.
El silogismo como combinación en Alejandro de Afrodisias
Authors: Correia Machuca Manuel
Published: May 2024

En el antiguo comentario a la lógica aristotélica, el término griego συζυγία (syzygía) se refiere a la combinación de dos proposiciones que tienen uno o ambos términos relacionados. El término resulta ser el género desde donde se especifican las tres reglas deductivas de la lógica aristotélica: conversión (si ambos términos son comunes, pero cambian su orden), oposición (si ambos términos son comunes, pero no cambian su posición) y silogismo (si un solo término es común). Tal enseñanza no es explícita en Aristóteles, pero ya es conocida por su principal comentarista Alejandro de Afrodisias junto con otros autores de su tiempo y posteriores. Este trabajo muestra que Alejandro introduce este término junto con un modelo dialéctico que identifica al silogismo con la prueba que resuelve un problema, que a su vez se define como aquello que no tiene una prueba. Este énfasis cambia la perspectiva del comentario hacia la tarea de encontrar las combinaciones de premisas que resuelven un problema. El artículo sugiere que este modelo dialéctico se deriva de la noción de combinación y proviene de autores anteriores, ya que el uso del término está atestiguado en Cicerón e incluso el propio Aristóteles lo usa en los Tópicos. El artículo sugiere la importancia de Teofrasto en el desarrollo de este término.
PENGARUH KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Nadapdap Natalia , Sitorus Esra Salsabilla , Tambunan Toman Sony
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keberhasilan suatu perusahaan sangat ditentukan oleh baik buruknya kinerja pegawai. Hal ini bisa saja terjadi karena adanya pengaruh Keselamatan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) dan Lingkungan Kerja, penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Survei akan menjadi metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Kuesioner digunakan sebagai alat pengumpulan data untuk penelitian ini untuk mengumpulkan data tentang indikator terkait dengan variabel penelitian dan populasi sampel yang diteliti. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 140 responden. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah program IBM Statistics SPSS 24 For Windows Data penelitian ini dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan dapat diketahui bahwa variabel Keselamatan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) dan lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai dengan nilai Adjusted R Square = 0,169 atau 16,9%.
EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION ON DECISION MAKING
Authors: Thaci Hashim , Tambunan Toman Sony , Aritonang Bintang Ernawati
Published: May 2024

This research aims to find out the level of effectiveness of organizational communication to decision making in the Government of North Sumatra Provincial. This type of research is quantitative descriptive where the number of samples as many as 20 people that determined by purposive sampling. The instruments used in this study are organizational communication instruments and decision-making instruments that consist of 10 questions and declared valid and reliable. The instrument used used the Likert scale with 4 options to avoid indecisive answers from the sample. The data obtained is primary and secondary data analyzed based on statistical test provisions such as instrument feasibility tests, hypothesis requirements tests and hypothesis tests. The results showed that the level of effectiveness of organizational communication to decision making in the Government of North Sumatra Provincial is more than 60% which means it is effective enough to contribute to decision making by the leadership.
Theoretical Investigation of Mechanical and Electronic Properties of Hexagonal BaB2
Authors: Parlak Cihan
Published: May 2024

A comprehensive investigation of the electronic and mechanical properties in the hexagonal BaB2 binary system using state of the art first-principles computational techniques is critical for an in-depth understanding of the fundamental properties unique to this binary system. In this context, we derived elastic constants using the metric-tensor formulation, which allowed us to find important mechanical properties such as Bulk Modulus, Shear Modulus, and Vickers's hardness which are fundamental mechanical quantities. Also, this research includes a detailed analysis of the electronic band structures and a study comparison of Fermi surface topologies. The charge density at the Fermi level (N(EF)), which is very important in superconductivity theories, was found to be 1.43 states/eV.uc. Furthermore, we have explored whether there exists a close relationship between these properties and the superconducting behavior of the BaB2 material. Nevertheless, our calculations unequivocally demonstrate that the information derived from electronic band structures and Fermi surfaces alone is insufficient for a comprehensive explanation of the superconductivity phenomenon observed in such materials.
Purity Detection of Some Liquids by Using Reflection Values Based on Metamaterial
Authors: Movazzafgharehbagh Sanam , Karadağ Faruk
Published: May 2024

The aim of this work is to design and fabricate a type of sensor based on Metamaterials. This structure determines the purity of Methanol and Ethanol mixture in the water by using the Octagonal form of a resonator and sample holder. The proposed structure has been employed in the 8-12 GHZ frequency band. The important thing in the work is the changes of the waveform at the resonance frequency. The output waveform of materials (reflection coefficient S11 or transmission coefficient S12) must be changed in the liner figure by considering the dielectric coefficient. We use copper for the metal layer and resonator and Isola IS680 (3.2DK) (lossy) for substrate layer. We simulate one unit cell of this Meta-material sensor by CST microwave software and then achieve the results and evaluate them. Both the numerical and experimental tests, give the same outcomes and results and they will be in good agreement with each other. The proposed structure can be used in many applications where purity and determining of some materials might be necessary.
The Structural Examination of Fe/(Cu/Nb)/MgB2 Multifilament Wires During Cold Forming Process
Authors: Avcı Doğan , Yetiş Hakan , Karaboğa Fırat , Belenli İbrahim
Published: May 2024

In this study, we have successfully produced a Fe-sheathed 6+1 multifilament wire using Cu/Nb/MgB2 monocore wires. The mono filament wire was prepared using Mg+2B powder mixture by powder-in-tube method without any intermediate heat treatment. The powder mixture of the amorphous nano boron (PVZ Nano Boron, purity of 98.5%, particle sizes < 250 nm) and high purity Mg powder (PVZ Mg, purity of 99%, particle size 74µm) were used. The multifilament wire was produced using groove rolling and cold drawing machines. The geometrical form of the filaments was examined using wire pieces taken from the wire at different steps throughout the production process. Finally, the multifilament wires produced in two different diameters of 1.02 mm and 0.82 mm were investigated in terms of filament uniformity, crack formation, surface roughness, and electrical transport properties. The structural examination was done on Nb filaments after the Fe and Cu sheaths were etched using HCl and HNO3 solution. The I – V measurements of the multifilament wires heat treated at 650 °C for 15, 30, 45, 60, and 240 minutes, and 700 °C for 60 minutes were carried out for the applied current up to 1 A at 25 K under various external magnetic field.
Impact of Green Corporate Governance and Green Finance on Sustainable Performance: A case of Manufacturing SMEs of Pakistan
Authors: Shaikh Shoaib Ali , Zafar Muhammad Raza , Arshad Masood
Published: May 2024

The present research looks into the effect of green corporate governance (GCG) and green finance (GF) on the sustainable performance of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. Given the increasing level of sustainability, understanding the correlation between corporate governance, financial strategies, and the performance of sustainable businesses becomes important. The study applies quantitative methods with PLS-SEM SmartPLS. The research population consists of manufacturing SMEs operating in Pakistan. SMEs in the manufacturing sector are a mixture of different industries such as textiles, electronics, food processing, automotive, etc. SMEs, defined as those with fewer than 250 employees, significantly contribute to industrial production, job creation, and the economy of Pakistan. Findings indicate that both GCG and GF have strong positive links with sustainable performance. Green finance (β = 0.428, p <0.001) and green corporate governance (β = 0.289, p < 0.001) are the main driving forces of sustainable performance. These results bring to light the fact that integrating the consideration of environmental issues into governance and financial decision-making will lead to greater sustainability in SMEs. The study has generated useful data for policymakers, industry suppliers, and academia in terms of applicable techniques for making the manufacturing SMEs sector in Pakistan and elsewhere sustainable.
Investigation of the relationship between body image, orthorexia nervosa, and cyberchondria in pregnant women
Authors: Yıldız Metin , Demir Gökmen Burcu , Güler Seyithan , Demirhan Kayacık Ahsen
Published: May 2024

Aim: The study aimed to determine the relationship between body image, orthorexia nervosa, and cyberchondria in pregnant women.
Methods: The correlational-cross-sectional-descriptive study was conducted with 288 pregnant women between 06.12.2022 and 01.12.2023. Data was analyzed with SPSS 25.0, G*Power 3.1, and R programming language 4.1.3.
Results: The statistical results of the hierarchical regression model in our study showed that the model was significant and usable (F(2.285)= 7.457, p=0.001). The analysis of the regression model's t-test results regarding the regression coefficient's significance revealed that a statistically significant decrease in the participants' level of "orthorexia nervosa" (score increase decreasing orthorectic attitude) was caused by an increase in their body image (t=3.856, p< 0.001). Regression analysis revealed that there was no relationship between "orthorexia nervosa" level and cyberchondria level (t=-0.450, p=0.653). In our study, it was determined that Random Forest made the best prediction in determining the most important variable in the prediction of orthorexia nervosa. According to Shapley values, the most important variable in the prediction of orthorexia nervosa was body image. In our study, 95.35% of pregnant women with orthorexia nervosa were correctly predicted by machine learning.
Conclusion: In our study, it was found that the level of orthorexia nervosa decreased as the level of body image appreciation of pregnant women increased, and cyberchondria levels did not affect the level of orthorexia nervosa.
The Influence of Marketing Mix on Loyalty Through Customer Satisfaction at Indomie Food Stalls (Warmindo) in Malang City
Authors: Fitriyah  , Martaleni
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the 7P Marketing Mix relationship (Product, Price, Promotion, Place, People, Process, Physical Evidence) on Loyalty and / or through Customer Satisfaction at Indomie Food Stalls in Malang City. This research is an explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The variables in this study include Marketing Mix 7P (X), Customer Satisfaction (Y), and Loyalty (Z). The population in this study are Warmindo consumers in Malang City who have made more than 1 purchase and are more than 17 years old, the number of which is not known with certainty. The sample used was 351 respondents with the data collection method using a questionnaire. The data analysis used is Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) using the help of the SmartPLS 4 analysis tool. The results of research with male-dominated respondents show that the 7P marketing mix affects customer satisfaction but the location variable has no effect on customer satisfaction. Price and location variables have no effect on customer loyalty. There is an influence between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Price, product, promotion, people, process and physical appearance variables have a positive effect on loyalty through customer satisfaction while location variables do not.
Analysis of the Effect of Work Environment and Organizational Culture on Teacher Performance with Teacher Work Discipline as an Intevening Variable
Authors: Mintaasih Utami  , Muchlis H Mas'ud
Published: May 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of work environment and organizational culture on teacher performance in the context of Vocational High School Education Institutions in Sumberpucung District, Malang Regency. The research method used is a quantitative research method with an explanatory research approachThe collected data were analyzed using the multivariate Structural Equation Models (SEM) model with the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. SmartPLS version 3 software is used to process data and test hypotheses. The results showed that the work environment and organizational culture had a positive influence on the work discipline of teachers at SMK Education Institutions in Sumberpucung District, Malang Regency. Furthermore, the work environment and organizational culture are also positively related to improving teacher performance. Although work discipline has a positive effect on teacher performance, this effect is not directly significant. However, it was found that work discipline acts as a mediating variable between work environment and teacher performance, and between organizational culture and teacher performance. Thus, a good work environment and organizational culture can improve teacher work discipline, which in turn improves teacher performance in these educational institutions.
Changes Before and After a Life-Skills Sexuality Education Program for Middle-School Students in Korea : A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Gyuyoung Lee , Seunghun Song,
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to assess the efficacy and long-term effectiveness of life skills–based sexuality education programs by comparing the experimental and control groups before (Pretest), immediately after (Post-test 1), and one year after (Post-test 2) the implementation of the program. The participants were first-year middle-school students in Seoul, South Korea. Data were collected from 500 adolescents, and statistical analyses including the independent t-test, χ²-test, and repeated measures analysis of variance were conducted. The results from the Pretest, Post-test 1, and Post-test 2 indicated that the experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of sexual and reproductive health knowledge, life-skill levels, and sexual health attitudes. This study demonstrated that the life skills-based sexuality education program was substantially more effective and provided long-term benefits compared general sexuality education. However, as the test scores declined after one year, it is recommended to offer supplemental courses every semester to maintain the effectiveness of the program.
Pelatihan Kepemimpinan Spiritual pada Pimpinan Daerah Aisyiyah Kebupaten Banyumas
Authors: Zakiyah Zakiyah , Hasan Ibnu
Published: May 2024

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini untuk memberikan pembekalan kepada para mitra pelatihan yaitu mengenai pemahaman, wawasan, keterampilan, dan praktik mengenai kepemimpinan spiritual. Para peserta dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah Pimpinan Daerah Aisyiyah Kabupaten Banyumas yang berjumlah 40 orang. Metode pelaksanaan dengan metode komprehensif dengan melibatkan mitra mulai dari awal pelaksanaan sampai akhir pengabdian dengan langkah-langkah melalui orientasi materi kepemimpinan spiritual, contoh kongkrit kepemimpinan spiritual, dan praktik kepemimpinan spiritual. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan sebuah organisasi akan terus mengalami eksistensi ketika sebuah organisasi dipimpin oleh seorang pemimpin yang handal, mumpuni, amanah, dan mampu menjadi teladan bagi anggotanya. Kepemimpinan yang melandasi seluruh aktifitas dengan kepemimpinan spiritual (spiritual leadership). Para peserta kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat mengalamai peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman peserta pelatihan terbukti dari hasil wawancara 90 % peserta mengatakan bertambah pengetahuan dan wawasannya setelah mengikuti pelatihan. Kemampuan dan keterampilan peserta juga meningkat terbukti dari hasil wawancara 90 % peserta mengatakan meningkat kemampuan dan keterampilannya setelah mengikuti pelatihan, sementara praktik kepemimpinan spiritual juga memadai terbukti yang didasarkan kepada hasil observasi 85 % peserta mampu praktik dengan baik dan sangat antusias.
Pembinaan Ibadah Praktis di Panti Asuhan Muhammadiyah Putra Berdasarkan Himpunan Putusan Tarjih Muhammadiyah
Authors: Muntohar Muntohar
Published: May 2024

Pembinaan bagi suatu organisasi merupakan suatu keniscayaan yang harus dilaksanakan secara terukur dan konsisten. Demikian halnya dengan Muhammadiyah, proses pembinaan dilaksanakan disetiap amal usaha Muhammadiyah seperti Panti Asuhan. Muhammadiyah yang memiliki slogan gerakan pemurnian dan pembaharuan , selalu mengarahkan gerak langkahnya mengikuti Al-Qur’an dan Hadis sekaligus mengikuti perkembangan zaman. Salah satu problem di Panti Asuhan adalah, tidak sesuainya anak asuh dalam pengamalan ibadah dengan tuntunan Rasulullah berdasarkan Keputusan Majelis Tarjih dan Tajdid Muhammadiyah.  Oleh karena itu perlu adanya pembinaan terhadap praktik ibadah praktis yang sesuai dengan HPT (Himpunan Putusan Tarjih). Hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa factor, diantaranya: karena baru masuk di lingkungan Muhammadiyah, sekedar mengikuti tata cara ibadah orang tuanya, terpengaruh dari kajian di luar Muhammadiyah, dan meragukan tuntunan dari Muhammadiyah. Berdasarkan problem tersebut, penulis mengadakan pembinaan ibadah praktis diantaranya tuntunan wudhu dan shalat di Panti Asuhan Putra Purwokerto. Metode dalam pengabdian ini adalah dengan cara ceramah, audio visual dan pelatihan/praktik langsung. Dari kegiatan ini diharapkan siswa akan mengamalkan ibadah praktis sesuai Rasulullah berdasarkan Himpunan Putusan Tarjih Muhammadiyah. Adapun hasil pelaksanaan pembinaan ibadah praktis ini adalah materi taharah dan shalat, bukti pelaksaan kegiatan, dan pengamalan hasil pembinaan.
Structural Model for Predicting Psychological Well-being and Emotional Regulation Based on Resilience and Self-Efficacy in MS Patients
Authors: Joharian Raheleh , Behboodi Masoumeh , Rezakhani Simindokht
Published: May 2024

Objective: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common chronic diseases of the central nervous system, and the disability resulting from the disease impacts self-efficacy and various mental health dimensions of these patients. Therefore, the present study aimed to propose a structural model for predicting psychological well-being and emotional regulation based on resilience and self-efficacy among MS patients in Tehran. Methods: Given its objective, this research is of the applied type and descriptive in nature concerning data collection methods, specifically employing structural equation modeling. The statistical population of this study included all individuals with MS attending treatment centers in Tehran in 2021, with a minimum sample size estimated at 150. The variables studied were based on the Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale, the Gross and John's Emotional Regulation Questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Schwarzer and Jerusalem's Self-Efficacy Scale. Ultimately, data were analyzed using structural equation modeling in AMOS software. Findings: According to the study's findings, all standardized coefficient values related to the dimensions of the latent variables were higher than 0.4, indicating that this measurement model has adequate reliability regarding the items of latent variables. Critical ratio values are usually introduced as validity parameters associated with the structural model and, in this study, all values were significant and outside the range of (-1.96, 1.96), with Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability values greater than 0.7 and AVE values greater than 0.5. Conclusion: Thus, the model enjoys appropriate validity and reliability.
Chemical analysis and antibacterial activity of the Achillea millefolium extract
Authors:   Directorate General of Education in Baghdad (Karkh1), Baghdad, Iraq, Sabbar Walaa Jubair , Mouhamad Raghad S. ,   Ministry of Science and Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, Murad Ibrahim A. ,   University of Garmian, Kurdistan, Iraq, Al-Abodi Entisar E. ,   Chemistry Department, College of Education for Pure Science / Ibn Al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: May 2024

Achillea millefolium L., a traditional medicinal plant from the Asteraceae family, is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, and anti-cancer properties, attributed to its rich content of phytochemicals (such as flavonoids, alkaloids, ter¬penes, tannins, and phenolic acids). This study has focused on the chemical analysis of the oil extracted from the aerial parts of Achillea millefolium subsp. millefolium, cultivated and harvested in Kurdistan, Iraq. The oil was extracted by using a Clevenger apparatus for hydro-distillation and was analysed by using gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector and an HP-5 MS capillary column. The analysis revealed the presence of 1,8-cineole (eucalyptus oil), Artemisia ketone, camphor, linalyl acetate, and D-limonene, with Artemisia ketone having the highest concentra¬tion at 15.04% and D-limonene the lowest at 7.51%. The extract of Achillea millefolium has been shown to aid in the treatment of oral mucositis (a common side effect of anticancer chemotherapy), likely due to the flavonoids and tannins present in the plant.
Protective effects of esomeprazole, curcumin, chitosan, and curcumin-chitosan mixture on ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injuries in female rats
Authors:   Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Al-Kawaz Jenan Mahdi Jawad , Al-Harbi Hussein Jasim Obaid ,   Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Al-Zubaidy Fakhir Magtoof ,   College of Pharmacy, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq
Published: May 2024

Gastric ulcer is the most common health concern due to alcohol consumption, smoking, and physiological stress. An ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in an animal model resembles the pathophysiology of the human ulcer. The present study attempted to detect the protective effects of esomeprazole, curcumin, chitosan, and a mixture of curcumin and chitosan on ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in female rats. The present study included 60 rats with an average weight between 179.1 and 180.3 g, divided into two control groups and four treated groups (esomeprazole, curcumin, chi¬tosan, and mixture), where each group included 10 rats. All groups were treated for 30 days. In order to induce a gastric ulcer, absolute ethanol (2 mL/rat) was given orally to all groups (except the negative control ones) after a period of fasting of 20 h. All animals were sacrificed 5 h later. The gastric ulceration was studied by comparing the volume and the pH of the gastric juice, the ulcer index as well as the protective index. Our results revealed a significant decrease (P<0.05) in the values of the ulcer index and the volume of gastric juice in the esomeprazole-, curcumin-, chitosan-, and mixture-treated rats as compared to those of the positive control group. The value of the gastric juice pH exhibited a significant increase (P<0.05) in these same groups.
Characterization of promising smart nanopolymers that release drugs in response to illness-related signals: a review
Authors:   College of Pharmacy, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Aysa Noor Hadi , Aljibouri  Lena Fadhil ,   College of Pharmacy, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Almuttairi Rafah S. ,   College of Pharmacy, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq
Published: May 2024

Smart nanopolymers with the capability to release drugs on demand and in response to specific illness signals, rep¬resent a promising avenue in the field of drug delivery. Their synthesis and characterization process involves the careful design of nanopolymeric structures, incorporating stimuli-responsive elements. The responsiveness of these nanopolymers to specific illness signals is evaluated through in vitro studies that simulate physiological conditions. The potential of these nanopolymers is explored in the context of personalized medicine, where tailored drug delivery systems respond to individual patient needs. The characterization of these smart nanopolymers showcases their po¬tential as a novel and effective approach for on-demand drug release in response to illness signals. The findings contribute to the advancement of precision medicine and the development of innovative drug delivery systems with enhanced therapeutic efficacy and reduced side-effects.
Evaluation of the active compound and antibacterial activity of a Salvia rosmarinus extract against pathogenic bacteria
Authors:   Environmental Research and Study Center, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Al-Shalah Lubna Abdul Muttalib , Mohammed Huda Abbas ,   College of Dentistry, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Omran Alaa Rasheed ,   Environmental Research and Study Center, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Althahab Azhar Omran ,   Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Abd Frial Gemeel ,   Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq
Published: May 2024

When bacteria attach to the human body, they have many defense mechanisms. These mechanisms pose a global health risk. Medicinal plants can be used to control such bacterial attack mechanisms. The aim of this study was to assess the antimicrobial potential of an aqueous extract of Salvia rosmarinus and other plant extracts against some clinical bacterial isolates. The antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, Proteus spp., and Klebsiella spp.) was determined by using the agar well diffusion method. When compared to an alcoholic extract, the aqueous extract of Salvia rosmarinus inhibited the studied bacterial isolates with greater efficiency.
Cytotoxic effect of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized from Hirudo medicinalis saliva on HepG2 cells
Authors:   College of Dentistry, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq, Witwit Luma Jasim
Published: May 2024

Primary hepatocellular carcinoma is a devastating type of liver cancer. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been assessed for a variety of purposes, including being tested as an anticancer agent. The aim of this study was to assess the cytotoxicity of AgNPs that were biosynthesized from leech saliva on HepG2 cells, through the undertaking of a simple MTT assay. HepG2 cells were obtained from the cell bank of the Pasteur Institute of Iran. In this study, AgNP-treated HepG2 cells were cultured at a density of 104 cells per well, and 100 μL of MTT at a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL were added to each well; the treated cells were then let to incubate for 4 h. Subsequently, a plate reader device operating at a wavelength of 570 nm was used in order to determine the concentration of the chemical dissolved in isopropanol. Representative images of the cells show remarkable changes in their morphology at AgNP concentrations of 25 and 50 μg/mL. At 48 h, the nanoparticle’s IC50 value was 50 μg/mL. Our study shows that leech salivary extract-derived AgNPs are cytotoxic to HepG2 cells.
Emergency department presentation and management of patients with acute decompensated heart failure at the Baghdad Teaching Hospital
Authors:   Al-Hilla Teaching Hospital, Babel Health Office, Babil Province, Iraq, Al-Saigh Ali Jalil , Ahmed Ihab Saeed ,   Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Baghdad Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq, Bash Sally Saad ,   Babel Health Office, Babil Province, Iraq, Hussein Muataz Fawzi ,   Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Baghdad Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq, AbdElrahman Mohamed ,   College of Pharmacy, Al-Mustaqbal University, Hillah, Iraq, Al-Saigh Rafal J. ,   Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq
Published: May 2024

Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is a leading cause of hospital admission and many factors are known to precipitate decompensation. We aimed to assess the decompensating factors of heart failure and the management of patients admitted to the emergency department (ED). A total of 107 patients were examined, all diagnosed with ADHF in the ED of the Baghdad Teaching Hospital, from June 2017 to December 2017, and presenting with decom¬pensation (pulmonary oedema, peripheral oedema, and fatigue). The mean patient age was 62.5 ± 9.8 years (range: 43–85 years); the majority of them were in their 7th decade (37.4%), and men were slightly more than women. Hy¬pertension was the most commonly associated comorbidity (68.2%), followed by diabetes mellitus (57.9%), coronary artery disease (51.4%), dyslipidaemia (37.4%), arrhythmia (28%), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease / asthma (23.4%). The most common presentation was pulmonary oedema (88.8%) followed by peripheral oedema (61.7%), and fatigue (26.2%). Uncontrolled hypertension was the most common precipitating condition for decompen¬sation (58.9%), followed by infection (39.3%), acute coronary syndrome (31.8%), arrhythmia (27.1%), non-compliance (11.2%), and anaemia (2.8%). The majority of the admitted patients were managed with intravenously-administered (i.v.) diuretics (92.5%) that may have been combined with oxygen therapy (63.6%), antibiotics (58.9%), β-blockers (50.5%), nitroglycerin (40.2%), i.v. fluids (38.3%), and/or digoxin (19.6%).
Determinants of Health Expenditures: A Case of High Populated Asian Countries
Authors: Gul Nimra , Bibi Muqdas , Saba Nosheen , Arshad Aqsa , Hussain Khan Irfan
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the determinants of health expenditure in high-populated Asian countries, focusing on Pakistan and India, as well as the short and long-term effects of health expenditure on economic growth. The main objectives are as; to identify the determinants of health expenditure in Pakistan and India, and to analyze the short-run determinants of health expenditure on economic growth in high-populated Asian countries. Panel data from 2001 to 2019 sourced from the World Development Indicator (WDI) is utilized. The study employs various variables, including health expenditure, population, urban population, unemployment, GDP growth, and school enrollment. Estimations are conducted using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach. Findings reveal a significant long-run relationship between health expenditure and population, GDP growth, school enrollment, and unemployment across Asian countries, while the urban population exhibits insignificance. In the short run, population and school enrollment demonstrate a significant relationship with health expenditure, whereas urban population, unemployment, and GDP growth exhibit insignificance. These findings contribute to understanding the dynamics of health expenditure and its impact on economic growth in high-populated Asian countries, informing policymakers on effective strategies for healthcare investment and economic development.