bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Jigsaw II and Students’ Team-Achievement Division on Performance in Secondary Schools Economics in Ilorin West Local Government, Nigeria
Authors: Helen Bidemi Victor-Akinyemi
Published: April 2023

The knowledge of Economics plays a vital role in fostering societal development. In spite of its importance, few of the students who took Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations consistently have grade C and above each year. This performance has been traced majorly to the use of teacher centered strategies. This study aimed at determining the effects of Jigsaw II and Students’ Team-Achievement Division (STAD) on Performance in Secondary Schools Economics in Ilorin West LGA. The objectives were to: (i) investigate academic performance of students in Economics (ii) examine the effect of Jigsaw II instructional strategy in teaching Economics (iii) examine the effect of STAD in teaching Economics (iv) determine the effects of treatments Jigsaw II and STAD instructional strategies, and (v) ascertain if there was an interaction effect of gender and treatments on students’ performance in Economics in Ilorin West LGA, Nigeria. The design adopted for the study was a pre-test post-test, control group quasi-experimental design. The population of the study was all public senior secondary schools in Ilorin West LGA while the target population was students offering Economics. Using the simple random technique, three schools in Ilorin West LGA were drawn after which SSS II students were purposely sampled for the experiment. The instrument for the study was an Economics Performance Test which was face and content validated through expert judgment. Its reliability was determined using parallel forms reliability statistics with a reliability coefficient of 0.82. Research questions were analysed using descriptive statistics of mean (x̅) and skewness while the hypotheses were tested using ANCOVA statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The study concluded that STAD is effective for improving students’ academic performance in Economics. This implies that learner-centered strategy can complement other strategies to enhance teaching-learning effectiveness in Economics. The study therefore recommended that teachers should use STAD and Jigsaw II in teaching Economics, authors should make for more learner centered activities in Economics textbooks while school administrators should map-out incentives as well as recognition for teachers who go beyond the traditional method of teaching in implementing the secondary school Economics curriculum, among others.
The Impact of Corporate Governance Practices on Non-Performing Loans in Iraqi Banks; The Moderating Effect of Concentrated Ownership
Authors: Sadaa Abdullah Mohammed , Ganesan Yuvaraj , Yet Chu Ei , Alkhazaleh Qutaiba
Published: April 2023

This study aims to examine the connection between corporate governance mechanisms and non-performing loans (NPLs) using agency theory. In addition, the study examines the moderating effect of concentrated ownership (CO) between NPLs and financial distress. The study adopts a sample of 42 Iraqi banks from 2017–2021 with 210 observations. Panel estimation utilised a regression estimator to test the research hypotheses of the study. Three regression models were used to test the hypotheses after obtaining the appropriate model. Our findings showed that non-executive directors, board financial experience, and risk management committee affected NPLs negatively. At the same time, the audit committee was an insignificant effect on NPLs. Moreover, concentrated ownership as moderating interacts with the relationship between corporate governance factors and NPLs. This study enhances the knowledge and implications of the theory used for corporate governance dimensions. It provides feedback and a map through which Iraqi regulators and decision-makers can improve the effectiveness of corporate governance practices in relation to NPLs control, which should enable Iraqi regulators and policymakers to improve the corporate governance system, especially since corporate governance is a new issue in Iraq. The study also offers the researchers, academics, regulators, and policymakers' proof of the detrimental impact of CO on NPLs since this study provided an original contribution by using CO in this position. Therefore, evaluating CO as a moderating function provides several literary and theoretical insights that can be a focusing area of future studies.
Detection of neutralizing antibody towards spike protein of SARS-Cov-2 in vaccinated subjects
Authors: Pushpa Kachari  , Jerin Francis  , Anuradha K  , Deepa S  , Pushpa kachari
Published: April 2023

Background: The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, China causing a severe acute respiratory disease (COVID-19). The virus has rapidly spread into a pandemic affecting over more than 40 million & mortality more than 5 million as per recent data.Due to lack of specific treatment vaccination was considered as main measures to control the pandemic. India’s drugs regulator, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) authorized emergency use for AZD1222/Covishield (ChAdOx1-Recombinant) and BBV152/Covaxin in January 2021 and vaccination was started beginning with healthcare and frontline workers and to all aged above 18 years. The present study aimed to know the presence of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated subjects with or without history of infection by SARSCov-2. Materials & Methods: After obtaining Institutional Ethical Clearance 260 Vaccinated subjects who consented to participate were included for the study. Details were recorded in the proforma. After sterile precaution about 2 ml blood sample was collected in plain vacutainer tube & Serum sample was separated and stored at -20 0C. The neutralizing antibody towards spike protein was detected by performing commercial ELISA (MICROLISA, J MITRA) according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. The results were interpreted by calculating Inhibition rate which is above 30% was considered as positive. Result: Among 260 vaccinated subjects 197(75.6%) positive for neutralizing antibody. Among them 178(76.2%) were Covishield and 82(74.07%) Covaxin vaccinees. Age & sex distribution were recorded the highest in 18-40 years 35 106(53.8%) & female 61(54.4%). Vaccinated and infected 151(86.2%) & only vaccinated 46(54.1%). Good antibody titre was observed in 78.5% upto 4 months of vaccination. Conclusion: The vaccinated subjects with history of SARS-cov-2 infection showed better neutralizing antibody titre with good percentage of persistence Nab till 4th months of post vaccination period.
Essential oils from Carapebus sandbank plants as natural controllers against insect pests of importance in Brazilian public health and agriculture
Authors: de Albuquerque Ricardo Diego D.G. , Rocha Leandro
Published: April 2023

The use of biological controllers of natural origin against pests of agricultural and health importance has been increasingly recommended in recent years due to lower environmental toxicity, in addition to promoting greater safety for human and animal health. At the same time, the development of studies with native and promising plant resources, which are still little studied, means that conservation measures for these species are encouraged. In this context, this review aims to optimize and discuss the use of essential oils from plants that grow in Carapebus sandbanks as controllers of Brazil's most important agricultural pests and disease transmitters. This work was presented as an important tool for promoting plant resources in the fight against these pests in Brazilian territory, aiming to stimulate more eco-friendly and safer-health agents in agronomic practices and for the urban and rural population use. Furthermore, these essential oils, in addition to presenting an interesting potential to be used as organic insecticides, also contribute to the valorization of native species.
Status of Self-Transcendence and Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment
Authors: ERAYDIN Canan , SÖNMEZ Münevver , ERDOĞAN Zeynep
Published: April 2023

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the status of self-transcendence and quality of life in patients receiving hemodialysis therapy. Materials and Methods: It is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The universe of the study has consisted of all patients (n = 380) who received hemodialysis treatment in dialysis centers located in the city center of Zonguldak. Personal Information Form, Reed's self-transcendence scale, and European Health Impact Scale were used in data collection. Results: There was a highly positive relationship between the self-transcendence scale and the European Health Impact Scale (p, 0.000, r = 0.605). Also, it was found in this study that age and level of income of hemodialysis patients affected the quality of life and the self-transcendence. Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that the patients aged 60-74 years and those with low-income levels in hemodialysis patients had a poor self-transcendence status, while patients aged 75 and over, with low income and unemployed had poor quality of life.
ETHNO-RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL DYNAMICS IN THE APPLICATION OF REFUGEE LAWS
Authors: Lawal Olawale Iskil
Published: April 2023

Since its emergence in international law, the United Nations Organization’s 1951 Convention Governing Refugee Status (hereafter refers to as 1951 Geneva Convention) has acted as type genus of the international protection law because it is the earliest document which defines and describes refugee in pure legal environment. The refugee is a legal concept in international law, where states are enjoined to comply with certain obligations, but it was established under strong humanitarian principle. Its legality, however, does not dimmish states’ right to sovereignty and protection of territorial integrity.  Notwithstanding, states have often found relief or escape from the obligations of international protection law especially when local dynamics prevent wholesome adherence to the principles of international protection law. It is common place to witness the interference of religion, politics, sectarianism et al, in refugee asylum administrations. This work highlights some of these instances with the hope that subsequent studies will sniff out more areas of these dynamics.
[Ideas for Integrating Music Elements into the Process of Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Primary School
Authors:   “St. Cyril and st. Methodius” University of Veliko Tarnovo, Kaneva Penka
Published: April 2023

Regardless of the scientific evidence about the positive influence of music on language development, the presence of music elements in the process of teaching English as a foreign language is still insufficient. Some methodological ideas are presented in the paper, after the thorough review and interpretation of literary sources. These ideas can be applied both to the excercises from the textbooks and to the additional learning content selected by the teachers according to the language level and needs of the students. The possibilities for integrating music elements into the process of teaching English as a foreign language are divided into two groups: 1) activities which integrate instrumental music and 2) activities which integrate vocal music and rhythmic elements. Presented methodological ideas do not exhaust all available ones but could become starting point for developing new solutions and to help pedagogical specialists to see the positive influence of the music on language development.
Literature Written by Migrant Bulgarians in the First Two Decades of 21st Century
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Kirova Milena
Published: April 2023

The article provides a panoramic overview of novels written in the first two decades of the 21st century by authors of Bulgarian origin who live abroad. At the start, the article discusses various choices of defining this literature: from emigrant (an already inappropriate term) through immigrant and migrant – to a new term proposed by Steven Kellman, translingual literature. Then, based on extensive information on dozens of authors and works from different countries across the world, a thematic typology is brought forth. It includes such strands as “our totalitarian past”, Bulgaria today, immigrant life from within, novels with ecological themes, fantasy reads. The article highlights specific approaches that dominate the works of authors with Bulgarian roots: autofiction, social satire, political grotesque, etc. It concludes with a summary of the presence, the preferences, and the achievements of these authors.
Fatherlessness/Motherlessness
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Dimitrov Lyudmil
Published: April 2023

The text attempts to conceptualize the four late plays of A. P. Chekhov – “The Seagull”, “Uncle Vanya”, “Three Sisters” and “The Cherry Orchard”, written between 1895 and 1904, as a cycle. The common places and problems in them are noted with the following regularity: once introduced, a given motif is not limited to the relevant drama in which it appears, but is reinterpreted until it exhausts its possibilities. In this sense, the article suggests the dramatical strategies of the mature Chekhov, betting on themes and characters with serious poetic potential, forming a recognizable, precisely Chekhovian macroplot. The semiotic center in it is fatherlessness, understood not so much as the absence of the father and, respectively, the disintegration of the patriarchal community, but also as destitution, uncertainty, pathlessness, lack of a stable perspective and the related fears for the upcoming – near or more distant – ruin. However, the missing father is not at all compensated by the presence of the mother – on the contrary, the primal matriarchy in which the Russian mythological mentality resides is also denied.
Turkish Culinary Terminology in Bulgarian. A Historical Approach
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Zlatanov Ilya
Published: April 2023

This article describes the origin of a number of culinary terms that penetrated the Bulgarian language through Turkish mediation. The Ottoman Turkish language contains a significant layer of Arabic and Persian vocabulary, which has also entered the Bulgarian language. Some of the Arabic vocabulary was inherited from Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ, and from the Akkadian language of Babylon and Assyria, and Persian - from the language of the Zend Avesta. As a result, Bulgarian culinary terminology preserves an ancient heritage.
Mapeamento das empresas e institutos de pesquisas que utilizam a biotecnologia Industrial no Estado do Amazonas
Authors: Oliveira Rosimeire , Lasmar Dimas José , Mafra Rosana Zau , Kieling Antonio Claudio , Albuquerque Ananélia Claudia Rodrigues de Queiroz , Oliveira Lucas Gabriel Pereira , Oliveira Sidney dos Santos
Published: April 2023

O objetivo dessa pesquisa é mapear empresas e institutos de pesquisas do Estado do Amazonas que utilizam métodos produtivos da biotecnologia industrial. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa e quantitativa com enfoque exploratório e descritivo. O estudo visa contribuir para a produção de novos conhecimentos e informações relevantes e originais. Sua relevância tanto será para ampliar o acervo de conhecimento científico sobre o assunto quanto para o desenvolvimento da Biotecnologia Industrial no Estado do Amazonas. Foram feitos mapeamento das empresas e institutos de pesquisas no Estado do Amazonas, através de pesquisa no banco de dados da Econodata, site da Receita Federal, site do Sebrae, site do Ministério da Agricultura e Desenvolvimento e site do Mapa Profissão Biotech. Os resultados apontaram que no Estado do Amazonas existem 40 empresas e 4 institutos de pesquisas, sendo que a sua maioria são constituidas de micro empresas. A partir dos dados coletados, analisou-se os desenvolvimento da biotecnologia Industrial, fase e seus avanços baseados nesse conceito. Não foram observadas nenhuma empresa de grande porte ou multinacional.
Obtenção de micro e nanocelulose a partir de biomassa lignocelulósica de resíduo do ingá-cipó (Inga edulis Mart.) via tratamento químico
Authors: Gomes Thiago Lourenço , Souza Margarida Carmo de , Nascimento Isabela Cavalcante do , Araújo Lindomar Cordeiro Antunes de , Costa Luiz Pereira da
Published: April 2023

A busca por novos materiais sustentáveis ocasiona um aumento gradativo de estudos direcionados à utilização de matéria-prima renovável, visando gerar produtos não agressivos ao meio ambiente, mantendo sua qualidade e desempenho. Os frutos do ingá-cipó geram resíduos que são ótimas fontes de biomassa lignocelulósica. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho foi obter micro e nanocelulose cristalina a partir da biomassa lignocelulosica da casca do fruto do ingá-cipó via tratamento químico, assim como realizar sua caracterização físico-química e morfológica. As cascas foram submetidas a uma extração sequencial de hemicelulose e lignina, seguindo da síntese de micro e nanocelulose por hidrólise ácida. O material obtido foi caracterização através de infravermelho com transformada de Fourier (FTIR) e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (MET). Através das análises de FTIR foi possível constatar a presença dos grupos funcionais típicos de celulose. As imagens provenientes do MET, auxiliaram a visualização de micro e nanocelulose cristalina, que poderão ser utilizadas na geração de novos materiais com melhor valor agregado.
Proposta interventiva de prevenção e proteção à incêndio em protótipo de quartel do Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão
Authors: França Carlos David Veiga , Silva Matheus Cavalcante , Sousa Francisco Antonio da Silva , Vieira Katianne Pereira dos Santos , Souza Marcos Rodrigo Vieira , Teixeira Marcelo Rassy
Published: April 2023

O objetivo da pesquisa foi elaborar uma Proposta Interventiva de Segurança contra Incêndios e Emergências em Protótipo, com funcionalidade de um quartel do Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão (CBMMA). Os procedimentos metodológicos adotados seguiram etapas de levantamento bibliográfico narrativo; elaboração de ofício endereçado à Coordenadoria Estadual de Proteção e Defesa Civil do Estado do Maranhão, para acesso ao Projeto Arquitetônico do Protótipo de Quartel Padrão utilizado pelo CBMMA; enquadramento para diretrizes do Processo Técnico Simplificado; elaboração das plantas temáticas de dimensionamento das rotas de fugas, sinalização, iluminação de emergência, e extintores portáteis, com o auxílio do software Auto CAD 2016 e; compor orçamento prévio para implantação dos sistemas protetivos contra incêndios, por meio do uso do Sistema de Orçamento de Obras de Sergipe (ORSE). Os resultados mostram que, por meio da correlação das diretrizes técnicas levantadas e a análise do Projeto Arquitetônico, foi possível identificar as não conformidades inerentes à proteção contra incêndio e emergências, diagnosticadas no Protótipo analisado.
ВИМІРЮВАННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ОПЕРАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: ТУЛЬЧИНСЬКА Світлана Олександрівна , КРИВДА Олена Віталіївна , КОЖЕМЯЧЕНКО Ольга Олександрівна
Published: April 2023

У статті розглянуто можливі напрями підвищення ефективності операційної системи підприємства.
Ефективність операційної діяльності є необхідною передумовою розвитку підприємства та забезпечення його конкурентоспроможності в довгостроковій перспективі. Комплексність поняття ефективність та різноманітність операційної діяльності підприємств потребують відповідних оціночних показників її рівня. Стрімке зростання автомобілізації призводить до зростання сектору економіки, пов’язаного з технічним обслуговуванням, ремонтом автотехніки, який постійно розвивається. Серед конкурентних факторів підприємств цього сектору економіки важливу роль відіграє якість управління операційною діяльністю таких підприємств, яка пов’язана з системним вимірюванням ефективності їх діяльності. Авторами рекомендована система коротко-, середньо- та довгострокових показників, аналіз яких дозволяє менеджерам профільних підприємств розробляти ефективні управлінські рішення в їх системній управлінській роботі. Розробка та використання таких показників буде однією з переваг у конкурентному середовищі даного сектору економіки.
АДАПТИВНЕ УПРАВЛІННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНО-ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНИМ РОЗВИТКОМ ПРОМИСЛОВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ ЯК ФАКТОР ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ
Authors: ПОПЕЛО Ольга Володимирівна , МАЛИШ Володимир Володимирович
Published: April 2023

Стаття присвячена вивченню теоретичних аспектів адаптивного управління інноваційно-інвестиційним розвитком промислових підприємств в контексті забезпечення економічної безпеки. Досліджено сутність та зміст категорії адаптивність. Визначені складові адаптивності промислового підприємства та орієнтири адаптивного управління інноваційно-інвестиційним розвитком промислових підприємств в контексті забезпечення економічної безпеки. Доведено, що адаптивна управлінська діяльність неможлива без організаційних, технологічних та цифрових інновацій, а процес переходу до нового балансу потребує адаптації до перманентних змін зовнішнього середовища. Розкрито зміст поняття адаптивного управління, під яким слід розуміти комплекс послідовних та взаємоузгоджених дій, спрямованих на досягнення та підтримку оптимального стану промислового підприємства в умовах непрогнозованості змін зовнішнього середовища через виокремлення актуальних напрямів діяльності, підвищення рівня гнучкості, інтегрованості тощо. Доведено, що тенденції економічного розвитку вітчизняних промислових підприємств вказують на потребу змін, передусім, систем управління та їх спрямування на інноваційно-інвестиційний розвиток. Визначено, що однією з основних цілей діяльності промислових підприємств є їх спроможність адаптуватися до викликів внутрішнього та зовнішнього середовища, запроваджуючи адекватні та ефективні способи та підходи управління щодо тривалого та стабільного розвитку промислових підприємств, тобто досягти гнучкості та інтегрованості функціонування.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЦИФРОВОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ РЕГІОНІВ УКРАЇНИ: СУЧАСНІ РЕАЛІЇ, ПРОБЛЕМИ ТА ШЛЯХИ ВИРІШЕННЯ
Authors: ДУБИНА Максим Вікторович , ДЕРГАЛЮК Марта Олексіївна
Published: April 2023

Досліджено базиси регіональної цифрової трансформації, а також надано авторське визначення поняття «регіональна цифрова трансформація». Розглянуто сучасний стан законодавчої бази, а також діяльність щодо трансформації регіонів України за останні роки. Виявлено ряд системних проблем у реалізації процесу цифрової трансформації, до яких віднесено: відсутність спеціалістів, які мають достатні знання та мотивацію здійснювати цифрову трансформацію, системні проблеми у комунікації між центральними органами влади та органами місцевого самоврядування, розповсюдження досвіду успішних проектів між регіонами. Сформовано рекомендації для їхнього подальшого вирішення. Розглянуто тенденції цифрової трансформації регіонів України, що зберігатимуться у майбутньому, а саме: забезпечення кібербезпеки та безпеки цифрових даних; підготовка та залучення профільних спеціалістів, що мають відповідні навички та досвід в цифровій трансформації задля залучення їх досвіду на регіональному рівні; покращення взаємообміну досвідом та кращими практиками між регіонами країни задня підвищення скоординованості рішень; розширення партнерства з іноземними партнерами для створення нових проектів, а також удосконалення існуючих цифрових рішень; удосконалення нормативної бази з побудови цифрової трансформації, що покриватиме існуючі «білі плями» в законодавстві.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ВПЛИВУ ЦИФРОВИХ ФІНАНСІВ НА ІННОВАЦІЙНУ ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ БІЗНЕСУ
Authors: ЯНКОВОЙ Роман Васильович
Published: April 2023

У статті розглядаються цифрові фінанси як вихідна точка для дослідження факторів, що впливають на інноваційну діяльність бізнесу. Проаналізовано сучасний стан розвитку цифрових трансформацій в Україні та його впливу на інноваційну діяльність бізнесу. Систематизовані переваги використання цифрових фінансів у напрямі розвитку інноваційної діяльності бізнесу: розширення фінансових послуг на нефінансові сектори та розширення основних послуг для окремих осіб; сприяння підвищенню валового внутрішнього продукту цифровізованих економік; довгостроковий позитивний вплив на банківську діяльність; користь уряду в наданні платформи для сприяння збільшенню сукупних витрат, що згодом генерує більші податкові надходження внаслідок збільшення обсягу фінансових операцій; переваги для регуляторів фінансової та грошової систем. До ключових недоліків використання цифрових фінансів запропоновано віднести: зниження фінансової доступності для бідних і малозабезпечених клієнтів; географічну упередженість у наданні цифрових фінансів, оскільки постачальники цифрових фінансів, виходять з власної внутрішньої оцінки ризиків; відсутність базової фінансової грамотності щодо використання та розуміння цифрових фінансів. Визначено взаємозв’язок критеріїв організаційної спроможності до впровадження цифрових інновацій у вітчизняному бізнесі через сукупність критеріїв: технології, процеси, персонал та управління. Обґрунтовані рушійні сили, які сприятимуть досягненню поставлених цілей використання цифрових фінансів для розвитку інноваційної діяльності бізнесу: експоненційне зростання набору технологій, які зближуються до нових бізнес-моделей, що кидають виклик сучасній індустрії фінансових послуг; зміна уподобань клієнтів; набір нових фінансових правил. Представлені вектори стимулювання інноваційної діяльності бізнесу на основі використання цифрових фінансів: зменшення інформаційної асиметрії між підприємствами та фінансовими кредиторами; розширення доступу до фінансування та масштабу фінансування інноваційної діяльності; підвищення ефективності використання кредитних ресурсів. Запропоновані напрями державної політики щодо розвитку інноваційної діяльності бізнесу на основі використання цифрових фінансів, а саме: запровадити стимули для промислової політики у напрямі заохочення розвитку цифрових технологій, прискорити промислову інтеграцію цифрових технологій і фінансів, компенсувати недоліки традиційних фінансових послуг і створити більш комплексну, диверсифіковану та інклюзивну систему фінансових послуг; сформулювати та запровадити політику, пов’язану із заохоченням інновацій у цілеспрямований спосіб та посилити захист прав інтелектуальної власності.
All-Time Romanian (Language) Science Indexed in Web of Science
Authors: Cocoș Bogdan
Published: April 2023

For the independent researchers that have no access to Clarivate's services and want to analyze the entire WoS Citation Report for science written exclusively in Romanian language (1975-2007 data). The CSV file is ready to be imported into any data analysis software. Have fun!
Research on Digital Transformation Development Strategy of GX Branch of China Construction Bank
Authors: Lu Guangyu
Published: April 2023

Banking is the main body of modern finance and the hub of national economy. At the same time, the digital innovation boom also provides new development ideas and opportunities for the traditional financial industry. Digitalization not only brings new vitality to commercial banks, but also has an unprecedented impact on them. How to actively cope with the impact of digitalization on commercial banks and smoothly carry out digital transformation has become an urgent problem for all commercial banks to face. On the basis of summarizing the characteristics of digital development and the research results of its impact on commercial banks, this paper takes GX Branch of China Construction Bank as the research object, and analyzes the existing problems in its digital transformation and development from the perspectives of corporate business, retail business and internal management from the perspective of its overall situation and digital development status. The main reasons lie in the lack of differentiation of digital strategy, the lack of fit between business needs and digital technology, and the difficulty of organizational structure to adapt to the agile culture of digital enterprises. Finally, the paper puts forward corresponding countermeasures and suggestions from the aspects of building differentiated digital transformation development strategy and improving business operation capability. Theoretically speaking, it is beneficial to enrich the research of bank digital development and promote the continuous enrichment and development of digital transformation theory. In the practical sense, through the in-depth analysis of China Construction Bank GX Branch, combined with the current problems in the digital transformation of China Construction Bank GX Branch, put forward the corresponding countermeasures and suggestions. This is not only conducive to the continuous improvement of the digitization level of the GX branch of China Construction Bank, but also provides experience for the digital transformation and development of interbank banks under the new situation.
Synchronous Laryngeal Primary Cancer in a Patient with Esophageal Squamous Carcinoma Cell . A Case Report
Authors:   Visceral Surgery Military Hospital Mohammed V Rabat, Faculty of medicine,Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Yousra Dr. Ouhammou , Meriem Dr. Gridda ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Iliass Dr. Maouni ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Njoumi Pr Noureddine ,   Assistant Head of Department of Visceral Surgery II at the Military Hospital of Instruction Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco., Ait Ali Pr Abdelmounaim Ait Ali, ,   Head of Visceral Surgery II at the Military Hospital of Instruction Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco
Published: April 2023

Unexpected diagnosis of primary synchronous cancer in a patient with esophageal squamous carcinoma cell makes therapeutic management difficult. the careful evaluation of synchronous tumors is a primority aspect of management. we present the unusual case of an individual with esophageal squamous carcinomas cell synchronously associated with another primary laryngeal tumor. Initial clinical assessment was performed and consisting in a pan endoscopy and FDG-Pet scan / CT revealed the presence of synchronous head and neck and esophageal carcinoma (SHNEC). As recommended in the literature, surgical resection was not indicated. In this case radio chemotherapy often remains the only therapeutic alternative which guarantees a better result and improves the prognosis. The patient progressed well under concomitant radio chemotherapy even if complications inherent to this treatment required the cessation of treatment for a short period.
Automatic Recognition of Medicinal Plants: Based on Multispectral and Texture Features using Hidden Deep Learning Model
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Md. Rakib Murad Kabir , Himu Himanish Debnath ,   Department of Computer Science, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh., Fahim Md. Omar Faruq ,   Department of Computer Science, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Zaman Ms. Zahura ,   Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Palak MD. Jalal Uddin Rumi ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering from Daffodil International University. Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Published: April 2023

Identification of medicinal plants automatically in the environments is necessary to know about their existence around us. Recently, there are many techniques followed to recognize plants automatically such as through leaves and flowers with their shape and texture. Leaf-based plant species identification systems are widely used nowadays. This proposed research work uses a deep learning approach using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) to recognize medicinal plants through leaves with high accuracy. For this research, leaf images are collected from nature and used as the experimental dataset. The authors have collected leaf items from 5 different medicinal plants. After the collection of images and have to pre-process them which plays an important role in the classification steps. Deep learning model and algorithm are used for classification purposes among them, VGG16 worked pretty well and got an accuracy level of 95.48%. In real life, this paper can well affect the medical sector and learn more about medicinal plants.
The Role of Data Leakage Prevention System in CBDC
Authors:   Student, Master of Cyber Law and Information Security National Law Institute University, Bhopal (M.P), India., Mukati Adesh , Prakash Dr. Satya ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Cyber Law Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Centre National Law Institute University, Bhopal (M.P), India.
Published: April 2023

centralized database-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) system's vulnerability to cyberattacks and data leakage is a major concern. Any data leak can lead to large financial losses, irreversible reputational harm, and a decline in user confidence. To protect user information, the Reserve Bank of India has underlined the significance of a strong Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) system. While current incidents have demonstrated that the measures were insufficient to meet the standards, DLP may not be enough to defend CBDCs on its own. Incorporating Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and differential privacy tools into DLP solutions can improve their robustness and effectiveness. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for preventing data leakage, different solutions may be more effective in different scenarios. It's always a good idea to assess an organization's or system's specific needs and requirements before deciding on the best solution. It is also important to remember that there is no such thing as absolute security, and the possibility of zero-day attacks is always there. It is essential to continuously monitor and enhance security measures to stay ahead of new threats. To preserve their Central Bank Digital Currency systems and data, financial institutions and central banks must continue to be proactive and vigilant.
Study of the Strain-Stress Behavior of the loess Soil and Its Numerical Modeling by ABAQUS
Authors:   Department of Geotechnical Engineering, College of Civil Engineering, Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria, Ali Al-abdullah , Najla Al-hassan ,   Department of Geotechnical Engineering, College of Civil Engineering, Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria
Published: April 2023

This research aims to conduct a laboratory study to clarify the behavior of creep in Loess soils with the change of moisture content and applied stress. Soil was brought from Joseh area (southwest of Homs city), and its main properties were determined, after that a series of tests (time dependent deformation) were carried out for the Loess soils within the unconfined compression test. The results showed that the change of moisture content and applied stress on sample have a significant effect on the properties of Creeping of Loess soils, and the deformations that occurred are instantaneous deformations at the moment of load application, and creep deformations that begin with the passage of time. Creep deformations can be divided into three stages: primary creep, stable creep, and accelerated creep. The deformations were evaluated using the Singh-Mitchell theory, and the results showed that the Singh-Mitchell theory fits well the description of deformations over time for Loess soils, where the relative error between the largest and smallest value did not exceed 15%.ABAQUS program was used to numerically describe the creep behavior of Loess soils using the Singh-Mitchell theory .The results showed that the Singh-Mitchell theory within the ABAQUS program gave more accurate values than the computational Singh-Mitchell theory, and the reason is that because of the program contains multiple parameters that describe well the properties of elasticity, plasticity and viscosity for any natural body.
The Impact of Model Courts on the Criminal Justice System of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Case Study Based on Statistical Evaluation
Authors: Shahzad Faisal , Nawaz Shah , Jan Mohammad
Published: April 2023

The provision of inexpensive and expeditious justice is one of the constitutional responsibilities of the state, which is fulfilled through the instrument of the judiciary. In pursuance of the Expeditious Justice Initiative, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (hereinafter KP) established Model Courts in the province in 2019 with the purpose of introducing a time-bound criminal trial regime. The study in hand intends to evaluate the impact of Model Courts on reducing the pendency of criminal cases in KP. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire-based survey was designed, and data was collected from legal professionals as well as litigants. The study findings indicated that both legal professionals and litigants are satisfied with the establishment of the Model Courts and their functions, helping to adjudicate and dispose of the cases in efficient ways in the province. The study suggests that in order to evaluate the efficiency of statistical data regarding the outcome of the Model Courts in terms of its decisions, pendency, rate of conviction and acquittal and the ratio of reversal of its decisions on appeal, it is required to be rigorously analysed. The Model Courts have been used as a case study to bring about some positive changes in the contemporary criminal justice system of the province.
Impact of Family Involvement on Academic Achievement at Higher Secondary Level
Authors: Taseer Naveed Ahmad , Khan Sher Alam , Yasir Wajiha , Kishwer Rabia , Iqbal Khurshed
Published: April 2023

This abstract discussed a study that investigated the impact of family involvement on academic achievement at the higher secondary level. The study collected data from 400 parents of higher secondary school students using a convenient sampling technique. The study aimed to understand how family involvement affects academic achievement among higher secondary school students and how parents can support their children's education to promote positive outcomes. The study showed that family involvement significantly impacts student academic achievement, including higher grades, improved attendance, and greater motivation to learn. The study also found that parents more involved in their children's education were more likely to provide academic resources and guidance, establish high academic expectations, and create a supportive home environment. The study suggests that schools and educators should encourage family involvement and provide resources to support parents in promoting their children's academic success. The findings of this study provide insights into the important role that family involvement plays in higher secondary students' academic achievement and the potential benefits of promoting greater family involvement in education.
Seismic Performance of Steel Moment Frame with Side-Plate Connections Combined with Friction Dampers
Authors: Omranifa Taher
Published: April 2023

With the gradual change in the design method of structures from resistance-based methods to performance-based methods, existing common building frames do not respond to the criteria of these methods, and if these frames are designed with new performance criteria, the design will be uneconomical. The basic problem of the existing types of frames is the imbalance between hardness and plasticity in them. A structure must have sufficient hardness in order not to be displaced in an earthquake, and it must have high ductility in order to dissipate the energy of the earthquake well. In this article, the purpose of the structure's performance in the combination of friction dampers and side-pleat joints in the steel structure of the bending frame is according to the constraints in solving the problem such as architectural, executive and design limitations and considering the uncertainties inherent in the system. This problem is solved in such a way that all three conditions are estimated, and for this purpose, three structures, 6, 10, 15 stories, have been modeled in three dimensions and have been analyzed under time history analysis. In examining the arrangement of dampers in the frames, the amount of energy in the 3x3 structures in the second frame is more than the first frame, which has increased by about 15%. But in 5x5 structures, the amount of energy when the frame damper is 3 is more than other frames. In these structures, when the damper is in the third frame, the energy of the structure has increased by about 10% compared to other states. Also, the effect of side plate connection in increasing the hardness is also important. that the above connection will reduce displacement by creating hardness at the connection point, and as a result, it will absorb more energy.
Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella Species Isolated from Table Eggs in Morocco
Authors: El Ftouhy Fatima Zahra , Hmyene Abdelaziz , Nacer Sabrine , Kadiri Ahlam , Charrat Nadia , Fagrach Asma , Derqaoui Sophia , Nassik Saadia
Published: April 2023

The development of antimicrobial resistance has become a severe global public health emergency. Foods of animal origin are considered possible drivers of resistant bacteria, including Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella spp. It is associated with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, resulting in the inability to treat patients infected with antibiotic-resistant pathogens and a high risk of transmission of these resistant pathogens. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. in raw table eggs in Morocco. A total of 870 table eggs resulting from 290 samples (3 eggs = 1 sample), were purchased from ambulatory sellers, street vendors, kiosks, and neighborhood markets from different cities in Morocco and transferred to the laboratory in the Hassan II Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine Institute of Rabat, Morocco. The egg shells and contents were tested separately then the isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens were performed according to the Moroccan Standard Norms. The bacterial isolates were tested for susceptibility to six commonly used antibiotics, namely nalidixic acid (30 µg), kanamycin (30 µg), gentamycin (15 µg), ciprofloxacin (15 µg), tetracycline (30 µg), and amoxicillin (10 μg). The findings revealed that 38 samples (13%) tested positive for E. coli of which 9% were on egg shells, and 4% were in egg content, while for Salmonella enteritidis (S. enteritidis), 5 samples (2%) tested positive and only in the egg contents. Escherichia coli showed the highest resistance to amoxicillin, followed by tetracycline and nalidixic acid with 92.10%, 84.21%, and 50%, respectively, and was sensitive to ciprofloxacin (84.21%), kanamycin (65.79%), and gentamicin (60.54%). Salmonella enteritidis had the highest resistance against tetracycline (80%), followed by ciprofloxacin and nalidixic acid with 40% each. The highest sensitivity rates of S. enteritidis were for gentamicin, amoxicillin, and kanamycin at 80%, 80%, and 40%, respectively. Given that these resistant bacteria could potentially be transferred to humans through eggs or egg products, it is necessary to employ strict hygiene measures and provide a wise and legal use of antibiotics in animal breeding.
Zootechnical Performance and Growth Curve Modelling of the Niamey Local Chickens in Niger
Authors: Adamou Guisso Taffa , Issa Salissou , Bachir Hamani , Mahamadou Chaibou , Johann Detilleux , Nassim Moula
Published: April 2023

The Niamey region in Niger depends on imports to meet its chicken meat needs. Although consumers appreciate local poultry products, they cannot fulfill their needs. The reluctance of modern producers to use local chickens on their farms is linked to a lack of knowledge of the production characteristics of local strains, which have been little studied. Thus, this study aimed to determine the growth profile of traditional chickens from villages in the Niamey region (Niger). In doing so, 100 local chicks whose parents were collected in the surrounding villages of the Niamey region were followed from hatching until the age of 140 days. The chickens were raised in cages with 10 per compartment of 3 m length and 1.5 m width. Food consumption was recorded daily, and weights were measured weekly. The parameters of the growth curves were obtained using the Gompertz equation. Female and male chickens had a significant weight difference at the third week of age. The mean weight of chicks at hatching was 24.90 ± 0.36 g. At the end of the follow-up, males, with a mean weight of 1523.05 ± 26.22 g were significantly heavier than females (1052.73 ± 14.04 g). Over the entire period of the experiment, the average daily gain and consumption indices were 9.5 g/d and 5.12, respectively. Asymptotic weights were 2096.78 g and 1313.26 g for males and females, respectively. The maturation factor of the Gompertz equation was higher in females (0.0196 g/d) than in males (0.0181 g/d), and the inflection age averaged 75 days for both sexes. In conclusion, Niamey local chickens are slow growing and have a high feed conversion ratio compared to the modern broiler or layer strains.
NETosis and Calcium influx in Dromedary Camel Neutrophils after in vitro Toll-like Receptor Stimulation
Authors: Albahrani Khuzama , Alessa Jumanah , Falemban Baraa , Alkuwayti Mayyadah Abdullah , Hussen Jamal
Published: April 2023

Neutrophilic granulocytes are vital immune cells of the early response to pathogens. They contribute to the antimicrobial response through phagocytosis, production of reactive oxygen species, cytokine production, degranulation, and NET-formation. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), also known as NETosis, are a critical antibacterial effector mechanism of cells of myeloid effector cells, including neutrophils and macrophages. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that mediate pathogen sensing through the recognition of microbial structures known as pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). The present study aimed to investigate the potential of several TLR ligands that mimic the sensing of bacterial and viral pathogens to stimulate NET-formation or Ca2+ influx in camel neutrophils. Neutrophils were purified from blood and were stimulated in vitro with ligands to TLR4, TLR2/1, TLR7/8, or TLR3. Net-formation was analyzed using the DNA-sensitive dye SYTOX™ Green and staining with antibodies to the neutrophil's granular enzyme myeloperoxidase. Real-time stimulation-induced Ca2+ influx was measured using the Ca2+-sensitive dye Flou-4 and flow cytometry. Only the TLR4-ligand lipopolysaccharide (LPS) could induce NET-formation in camel neutrophils, while none of the investigated TLR agonists showed a Ca2+ influx-inducing effect in camel neutrophils. The current study represents the first report on the impact of direct activation of TLR on NET-formation and Ca2+ influx in camel neutrophils with a selective effect of LPS on NET-formation induction. Future studies may investigate the molecular mechanisms behind the different responsiveness of bovine and camel neutrophils to TLR stimulation.