bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Analysis of the Mission Statements of Premier Universities in Malaysia
Authors: Ghanad Anahita
Published: December 2023

Background:This study takes notes from a previous empirical inquiry which had analysed and explored the key areas of the mission trait (vision, goals, objectives, strategic direction, and intent) in the culture of top-ranked public and private universities around Klang valley. Methods:The purpose of this study is to compare the three facets of a university's mission using the conceptual framework and the survey instrument. This study is quantitative in nature, using data from 1440 university students from various faculties at four top-ranked universities. The survey was partially adapted from Denison's Organizational Culture Diagnostic Instrument (OCDI); as it is typically used for businesses firms, most of the items had been re-phrased for the university setting. Results:The instrument's reliability was assessed in the pilot study, whereby Cronbach's alpha values of between 0.690 and 0.876 were attained, indicating high levels of reliability. Discussion:Based on the results, it can be concluded that public university students view their university's mission, leadership, and goals more favorably than their counterparts in private universities. This may be due to the public universities under study have higher global rankings compared to the private universities, leading to a more favorableleadership impression for the former. Conclusion:The findings lead to the suggestion that universities must explicitly state their vision, mission, and core values. These statements could be posted on their websites and serve as a source of motivation, aspiration, and guidance for their community, including the students, faculty members, and management team
Analyzing Dominance: Revealing the Interplay of Power and Knowledge in the Field of Social Psychology Beyond Traditional Narratives
Authors: Chunqiu Pan , Rathakrishnan Balan A/L
Published: December 2023

This study provides an examination of the dynamic relationship between power and knowledge within the realm of social psychology, surpassing conventional narratives. The field of social psychology has historically been shaped by prevailing narratives that serve to uphold and perpetuate established power dynamics. This study adopts a critical standpoint, interrogating the mechanisms through which power influences the generation of knowledge as well as the formulation of theories. This study aims to enhance this study’s comprehension of power and knowledge in the field of social psychology by engaging in the deconstruction of conventional narratives. This study employs a multidimensional approach to examine the diverse manifestations of power within the field, encompassing societal power structures, organisational dynamics, and personal viewpoints. Through the process of interrogating prevailing discourses and exploring alternative perspectives, this research uncovers latent power dynamics that influence the formulation of research inquiries, the selection of methodologies, and the interpretation of findings. Through the incorporation of a wide range of voices and perspectives, it becomes possible to cultivate a more comprehensive comprehension of power dynamics and generate knowledge that is equitable and fair in its social implications. This study enhances the author’s understanding of the dynamic relationship between power and knowledge within the field of social psychology, thereby enabling a transformative perspective on the examination of human behaviour and society
Barriers to Implement ICT By Primary School Teachers in Private Schools Based in Muscat (Oman)
Authors: Qurban Arsalan , Mohammed Lubna Ali
Published: December 2023

The development of technology in recent years has changed the ways humans used to live. Technology is undoubtedly contributing to enhancing the quality of lives of individuals, whereas Education is no exemption from it, as technology is also contributing to enhancing the quality of Education. The utilization of technology in Education increased during COVID-19, when pupils were taking their education through different electronic mediums. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the barriers to implementing ICT by primary school teachers in private schools in Muscat, Oman. Methods: The five-scale Likert scale questionnaire was used as a data collection tool to collect the data from 200 recruited participants, and the collected data was analyzed using SPSS, and descriptive statistics were used for interpretation of the data. Results: The findings underline different factors like the absence of assets, lack of preparation, and protection from change that obstruct the viable execution of ICT. The meaning of this review lies in giving bits of knowledge about the difficulties faced by primary teachers in private schools in Muscat, consequently adding to the current writing on ICT reception in the training area. Conclusion: To increase ICT adoption, the study's conclusions emphasize the need for enhanced training programs. This study’s future repercussions include influencing policy decisions and directing the creation of specific interventions to encourage successful ICT implementation in private schools.
THE EFFECTS OF DESTINATION AWARENESS, PERCEPTION OF DESTINATION, AND DESTINATION IMAGE ON TOURISTS’ INTENTION TO TRAVEL TOWARD ASEAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Sriboonlue Orawee
Published: December 2023

Purpose – The purposes of this research were to study the effects of destination awareness, perception of destination, and destination image on tourists’ intention to travel toward ASEAN countries.Methodology – The research methodology was quantitative research with survey method by using questionnaires for data collection. The respondents were 400 participants, who had experience of traveling to a foreign country, in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Nonthaburi Provinces of Thailand. Descriptive statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Due to hypothesis testing, inferential statistics used were Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).Results – The results of hypothesis testing revealed that tourists’ destination awareness had positive effects on perception of destination and destination image while perception of destination had positive effects on destination image, and destination image had positive effects on tourists’ intention to travel toward ASEAN countries at a significance level of 0.001. In addition, perception of destination had a partial mediating effect on the relationship between destination awareness and destination image whereas destination image had a full mediating effect on the relationship between destination awareness and tourists’ intention, the relationship between perception and tourists’ intention, and the relationship between destination awareness and perception on tourists’ intention at a significance level of 0.001.Implications – The findings present several implications for both academia and destination marketing practitioners, providing insights into crafting effective strategies to attract tourists to these destinations.Originality/Value – This research sought to enhance comprehensive comprehension of the intricate interplay among destination awareness, destination perception, destination image, and intention to travel, elucidating their collective influence on tourism decisions. Also, the research can fill existing gaps in the literature and provide valuable insights for refining destination marketing strategies, particularly focusing on ASEAN countries.
Overview and considerations of access control based on attribute encryption
Authors: Hu Vincent C
Published: December 2023

Encryption technology can be incorporated into access control mechanisms based on user identities, user attributes, or resource attributes. Traditional public-key encryption requires different data to have different keys that can be distributed to users who satisfy perspective access control policies along with the encrypted version of the data. However, some distributed or pervasive system environments wish to avoid the public-key encryption’s all-or-nothing data access limitation when considering their performance requirements. Attribute-based encryption incorporates access control policies and attributes with encryption and decryption functions and a one-to-many authorization scheme that requires fewer keys than public-key encryption. It also utilizes collusion-resistance, which provides a more efficient and flexible attribute-based access control mechanism that supports high-performance systems (e.g., cloud, IoT, disrupt-tolerant networks, wireless sensor networks, mobile ad-hoc networks, and public search service systems).
القصور التشريعي في المركز القانوني للمحافظ في القانون العراقي
Authors: أ.م.د عامر إبراهيم أحمد
Published: December 2023

يمثل المحافظ عنصر الربط الفعلي فيما بين السلطة المحلية والهيئات الاتحادية، بالنظر إلى المهام والاختصاصات التي يؤديها بموجب دستور الدولة والقوانين النافذة ، والارتباط الوثيق بالهيأة التنفيذية الاتحادية؛ كونه الرئيس التنفيذي الأعلى في المحافظة. وإنّ أهمية التركيز على دور المحافظ من خلال منحه صلاحيات واسعة ومتنوعة لإنجاز المهام التنموية والأمنية في المحافظة بصورة أسرع ، وبتكلفة أقل مما لو شاركه مجلس المحافظة بذلك في ظروف محددة ، تتسم بالانحراف عن تطبيق أسس اللامركزية الإدارية الإقليمية وأهدفها . وعلى هذا الأساس، تمّ تقسيم هذا البحث فضلا عن هذه المقدمة على مبحثين، تناول المبحث الأول ماهيّة القصور التشريعي، فيما تناول المبحث الثاني المركز القانوني للمحافظ في القانون العراقي، وجاءت الخاتمة لتسجل أهم النتائج التي تم التوصل إليها وأهم المقترحات التي أمكن تقديمها.
الطبيعة القانونية للحق في الخصوصية
Authors: أ. م. د. ئافان عبد العزيز رضا
Published: December 2023

إن تقدم الفكر الإنساني المبدع، والثورة الصناعية التي قامت في القرن الثامن عشر، وما حدث من تطور في مجال تكنولوجيا الإتصالات والمعلومات أدى إلى تطور وسائل الإتصال ، حيث أصبح بإمكان أي شخص مرتبط بشبكة المعلومات الدولية "الإنترنت" إستخدامها والحصول على المعلومات المختلفة، وبالرغم مما تقدمه التكنولوجيا من خدمات لأفراد المجتمع كتسهيل التواصل وتبادل المعرفة، ومساهمتها في التنمية الإقتصادية والاجتماعية إلا أنها في المقابل تحمل بين طياتها مخاطر عديدة، ومن بينها مخاطر الإعتداء على الحق في الخصوصية، عليه سنحاول في هذا البحث تحديد علاقة الحق في الخصوصية بالخصوصية المعلوماتية، مع بيان الآراء المختلفة بخصوص تمتع الشخص المعنوي كالشخص الطبيعي بالحق في الخصوصية المعلوماتية. كما سنحاول تسليط الضوء على الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالحق في الخصوصية، وتحديد الطبيعة القانونية لهذا الحق وهل هو حق شخصي أم حق ملكية. ولما كان الحق في الخصوصية من الحقوق اللصيقة بالشخصية فإنها تنتهي بوفاة الشخص عليه نتناول في هذا البحث مدى إمكانية انقضاء الحق في الخصوصية بالوفاة وإنتقاله للورثة، ومن هم هؤلاء الورثة الذين ينتقل إليهم الحق في الخصوصية؟
المعالجة التشريعية لطرق الطعن في الأحكام الجزائية في القانون العراقي الاعتراض على الحكم الغيابي انموذجا
Authors: م. م عذراء محمد حسين
Published: December 2023

إنَّ طرق الطعن في الأحكام الجزائية وسيلة قانونية منحها المُشرع العراقي الأطراف الدعوى الجزائية تستهدف إعادة طرح موضوع الدعوى على القضاء ؛ بهدف تقدير قيمة الحكم في ذاته ، ومن ثم إلغاء هذا الحكم أو تعديله . ويعد التدخل التمييزي من الضمانات القانونية الجوهرية ، التي حرص عليها المُشرع العراقي في قانون أصول المحاكمات الجزائية ؛ وذلك حتى لا يدان بريء ، أو يلفت مجرم من العقاب من جهة ، لأنَّ العدالة البشرية ليست مطلقة ، وقد يصدر الحكم الجزائي مقترنا بظلم ، أو مشوبا بخطا هذا من جهة، ومن جهة أخرى فإنَّ العلة في طرق الطعن في الأحكام واحدة ، إلّا وهي احتمال وقوع القاضي بوصفه إنسانا في الخطأ في تطبيق القانون ، ومن هنا كان الأمر يقتضي تصحيح هذا الخطأ ، فتقوم كل جهة طعن أمامها بتصحيح ، أو تعديل هذا التطبيق الخاطئ ، أو القاصر أو المعيب لأحكام القانون، لهذا كان من العدالة أن تكون هناك جهة قضائية عليا وظيفتها مراقبة مدى مطابقة الأحكام ، التي تصدرها المحاكم الجزائية مع نص القانون أو تميزه
اللاجئ العراقي بين الحماية والحقوق الدولية
Authors: م.م عبد الحسن ناجي عطية  , م.د احمد خضير عباس
Published: December 2023

تشكل قضية اللجوء إحدى أهم قضايا ، التي تواجه المجتمع الدولي ، إذ تمثل قضية اللجوء قضية دولية يتعين معالجتها ، ففي حال نشوب أي نزاع مسلح دولي، يتمتع مواطنو تلك الدولة بعد فرارهم من الأعمال العدائية واستقرارهم في أي بلد بالحماية ، بموجب اتفاقية جنيف الرابعة، ومن هنا ، تناولت الدراسة اللاجئ العراقي بين الحماية والحقوق الدولية ، وذلك بمعرفة حقوق اللاجئين العراقيين، ولاسيما بعد تزايد الهجرة ؛ بسبب الظروف الأمنية ، والاقتصادية التي يمر بها العراق أثناء هذه المراحل المتعاقبة نتيجة الحروب ، وفي ضوء ذلك توصل الباحث إلى مجموعة من النتائج ، والتوصيات ، التي خصت موضوع البحث .
Substantive Scope of Arbitrator Restitution as a guarantee of litigation in international trade contracts
Authors: Al Maamouri Associate Professor Ghassan Obeid Mohamed
Published: December 2023

Stakeholders of international trade with its various patterns were keen on seeking further legal, financial, procedural, judicial and other guarantees, and managed to get guarantee of initiation of arbitration in the competent international arbitration centers which have become a reality for this type of contracts. As a result, legislation of countries in general, including Arab countries, were driven to enact laws of international commercial arbitration perception of their importance in attracting foreign investments and facilitating dealing with international trade contracts of various patterns. This legislation contained within its provisions cases whereby arbitrators can recuse arbitrator and relieve him from consideration of the arbitration litigation in case of realization or appearance of some reasons that challenge its impartiality and independence. Those provisions- the provisions of arbitrators' restitution- constitute important guarantee for arbitrators to be granted professional neutral award away from defect or deficit that may mar it. This research handles the matter of arbitrators' restitution and the stance of legislation and arbitration centers of this important matter, in addition to reference to some decisions that were made by the competent authorities to consider the restitution requests based on legal grounds.
حزب الليكود ودوره السياسي في إسرائيل
Authors: ا.م.د. سداد مولود سبع
Published: December 2023

يعالج البحث موضوعاً حيويا ومهما وهو أهمية حزب الليكود ودوره في الحياة السياسية في اسرائيل فاهمية الحزب لا تأتي من سياساته الداخلية بل من سياساته الخارجية ولاسيما الموجهة ضد العرب ، التي يعلن صراحة شدة عدائه للعرب، كذلك يركز البحث على أسباب وديمومة حزب الليكود في العمل السياسي وضمن الأحزاب السياسية الأكبر في اسرائيل في حين تراجعت معه أحزاب أخرى، فهو يعد من أقدم الاحزاب السياسية التقليدية في اسرائيل وعلى الرغم من التغييرات الاقليمية والدولية وتغير معها مزاج الناخب الاسرائيلي إلا أن الحزب استطاع أن يتصدر المشهد السياسي الاسرائيلي لسنوات، وحتى مع تراجعه ولأول مرة منذ سنوات في العام ،۲۰۲۱، إلا أن ذلك لا يلغي تراجع دوره السياسي، بل الغاية كانت الخروج من الجمود السياسي في اسرائيل
الاستبداد السياسي في الأنظمة العربية وحدود الديمقراطية المفقودة
Authors: أ.م.د. نغم نذير شكر
Published: December 2023

في ظل ضعف التنظيمات السياسية الوسطية والنمط الأبوي للحكم ، تبقى مجتمعات الدول النامية مجرد رعايا لا تشارك بشكل حقيقي في العملية السياسية ، ولاسيما ، من مثل ممارسة السلطة من منطلق شخصنة الدولة لا المؤسساتية ، وذلك ما لا يمكن عوام الناس من التنبؤ بماهية القرارات المتخذة ، فيصير أساس موقفهم من النخبة السياسية اللامبالاة والسلبية في ظل انتهاج هذه النخبة سياسة مبدأ فرق تسد) في التعامل مختلف القوى السياسية وانتماءاتها الثقافية ، وكذلك تحكم اعتبارات الولاء الشخصي والاقتراب المكاني والزماني من الحكم لتكون قاعدة لممارسة التأثير السياسي.
تأثير المتغير السعودي في العلاقات العراقية - الإيرانية بعد العام ٢٠١١
Authors: العامري أ.م.د. علي محمد حسين
Published: December 2023

أحدث انسحاب القوات الأمريكية القتالية من العراق نقلة نوعية في مسار العلاقات العراقية . الإيرانية لصالح إيران بتعاظم نفوذها في العراق ، وحقق لها مكاسب جيوسياسية واقتصادية وتجارية وأمنية ، الأمر الذي أثار ردود فعل لدى المملكة العربية السعودية التي تتطلع هي الأخرى الى دور مؤثر في الساحة السياسية العراقية بما يحفظ لها قدر من المكانة والنفوذ لمزاحمة جمهورية إيران الإسلامية وعرقلة مشروعها السياسي في العراق والمنطقة العربية. ذلك الحدث، جاء متزامناً مع حركة الاحتجاجات العربية التي اندلعت مطلع العام ،۲۰۱۱ ، ومن أجل توظيف هذا الحراك لتحقيق طموحاتها الإقليمية في المنطقة العربية، طرحت مفهوم الديمقراطية الدينية وتعاملت مع الثورات العربية بوصفها صحوة اسلامية مستوحاة من مبادئ الثورة الإيرانية، ويُعد العراق حسب إدراكها المجال الحيوي لتحقيق طموحاتها ومقاصدها هذه الدراسة، محاولة لتسليط الضوء على مسار العلاقات العراقية - الإيرانية بعد العام ۲۰۱۱ وتأثير المتغير السعودي فيها متمثلاً بالحركة السياسية الخارجية للعربية السعودية حيال تلك العلاقات التي بلغت مستوى متقدماً من النمو والتطور، بما يجعل صانع القرار السعودي يدرك أهمية العراق في الاستراتيجية الإيرانية وحجم النفوذ الإيراني فيه، وإن تقوية الروابط بين الحكومة العراقية وإيران ينعكس سلباً على مكانة السعودية بما يفضي الى انحسار دورها الإقليمي من ناحية وما يشكله ذلك من مخاطر على أمنها واستقرارها من ناحية أخرى.
جريمة إدارة النفايات الخطرة خلافا للقانون العراقي
Authors: عويد م.م. محمد حمزة , أ.م.د. نافع تكليف مجيد  , أ.م.د. منى عبد العالي موسى
Published: December 2023

جرم المشرع العراقي إدارة النفايات الخطرة خلافا للقانون في قانون حماية وتحسين البيئة رقم (۲۷) لسنة (۲۰۰۹) في المادة (٢٥) إذعاقب المخالف لأحكام البنود (ثانيا) و (ثالثا) و(رابعا) من المادة (۲۰) من هذا القانون بالسجن ويلزم بإعادة المواد أو النفايات الخطرة أو الإشعاعية إلى منشئها أو التخلص منها بطريقة آمنة مع التعويض اذ منع المُشرع في المادة (۲۰) في الفقرتين (ثانيا ورابعا) نقل أو تداول أو ادخال أو دفن أو اغراق أو تخزين ، أو التخلص من النفايات الخطرة أو الاشعاعية إلا باستخدام الطرق السليمة بيئيا واستحصال الموافقات الرسمية على وفق تعليمات يصدرها الوزير بالتنسيق مع الجهة المعنية وكذلك ادخال ومرور النفايات الخطرة والاشعاعية ، إلا بعد اشعار مسبق واستحصال الموافقات الرسمية، وتتحقق الجريمة بتوافر أركانها وهي الركن الخاص المتمثل بالنفايات الخطرة، والركن المادي بتوافر صور السلوك الاجرامي من تداول ، أو تخزين أو دفن أو حرق أو نقل أو إغراق ؛ فضلاً عن توافر القصد الجرمي وهو العلم والإرادة السلوك الاجرامي، وعاقب المُشرع على الجريمة بعقوبة السجن وإعادة الحال إلى ما كان عليه قبل ارتكابها، والتعويض عن الأضرار المترتبة عليها .
ثر نوع الولاية القضائية لمحكمة العدل الدولية على امتثال الدول لأحكامها
Authors: م.د باقر عبد الكاظم علي
Published: December 2023

إن تحليل القرارات النهائية لمحكمة العدل الدولية ، وتتبع تطبيقها منذ قضية نيكاراغوا ضد الولايات المتحدة، أظهر أن الولاية القضائية الاختيارية لمحكمة العدل الدولية وان كانت تؤشر لإضعاف دور المحكمة في تسوية النزاعات الدولية، إلا أنه في الواقع جميع قرارات المحكمة تقريباً في دعاوى هذا النوع من الولاية القضائية قد حققت استثال جوهرياً وإن كان غير كامل. لذلك وعلى الرغم من احتمالية استمرار الدول في تقليص نطاق الولاية القضائية الإجبارية لصالح الولاية الاختيارية لمحكمة العدل الدولية ستظل محكمة العدل الدولية قوة للنظام العام العالمي وأداة حيوية وإن كانت محدودة في حل النزاعات بين الدول.
الحماية الجنائية للانتخابات البرلمانية في مرحلة الاقتراع (دراسة مقارنة )
Authors: العطواني م. د. صبيح وحوح
Published: December 2023

أن وجود الدستور لا يدل دلالة أكيدة على أن النظام السائد ديمقراطي ، والدليل على ذلك أن معظم نظم الديمقراطية الشعبية ، ودول العالم الثالث لديها دساتيرها، مع أنها لا تجعل للإرادة الشعبية وزناً ، ولا تعرف للديمقراطية منفذاً ، إذ يموج فكر الحاكم بتيارات جارفة لكل نظام يشرك الشعب في إدارة شؤونه على الرغم مما ورد في صلب الوثيقة الدستورية، فهو ملهوف الحاكم بالسلطة تواق إلى الانفرادية، غيور على الحكم المطلق ، فمعظم الدساتير في الدول النامية تقرر الانتخاب كحق للمواطنين، وذلك لتبنيها مبدأ سيادة الشعب، لكنها عبارات جوفاء لا تجد لها تطبيقاً في الواقع العملي، وما يحدث في دول العالم الثالث لا يتطابق تماماً مع مفهوم الانتخاب المشار إليه، إذ لا توجد برامج سياسية معلنة للشعب ، ولا نعرف جوهر النظام السياسي ولا فلسفته ، وإنما مجرد أشخاص تنتمي في الغالب الأعم للسلطة الحاكمة المطلقة، والمفاضلة لا تتم على أساس أفكار معينة ، وإنما على أساس الانتماء الطبقي أو العائلي من ناحية أو على أساس البيع والشراء للأصوات من ناحية أخرى، ومن ثم تغيب فكرة الكفاءات عن الساحة السياسية، إذ لا تمتلك الامكانيات المادية سوى طبقة صغيرة من أصحاب الأموال، أو الممولين من السلطة الحاكمة.
The legitimacy of the Security Council in the humanitarian step in Syria
Authors: Dr. Issa Mahmoud Obaid
Published: December 2023

The international humanitarian intervention in Syria portrays the protection of civilians in armed conflicts and the overall international humanitarian law, especially the concerns of the security council which aims to reduce human rights violations suffered by the Syrian people. The difference between the definitions is that there are multiple reasons for maintaining international peace and security or humanitarian reasons that is, excessive violence against civilians and subsequent arbitrary arrests mass killings and displacement. Supporters and opponents have different views on international humanitarian intervention. As for the increase of the suffering of the Syrian people the security council is left with the problematic presence of coercion that limits the international humanitarian intervention, especially the sovereignty of the state and under the internal jurisdiction of the hand, and justifies the exclusion contained in the text of article 2/7 of the UN charter, which authorized intervention under chapter VII of the order to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people as aresult of human rights violations.
Benzo[4’,5’]imidazo[2’,1’:6,1]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines: Past and Present
Authors: AA Harutyunyan
Published: December 2023

Synthetic approaches to the construction of the heterocyclic benzo[4’,5’]imidazo[2’,1’:6,1]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine system based on heterocyclizations of substituted benzimidazoles and a new alternative strategy based on 2,4,6-trisubstituted pyrimidinyl-5-propanoic acids are considered. The latter method has been shown to be a successful addition to previously described methods, since it allows one to bypass the significant limitations associated with the use of substituted benzimidazoles and allows the introduction of functional substituents at different positions of the heterocycle that are inaccessible by other methods. The available information on derivatives of this heterocyclic system and their biological properties is summarized.
Analysis of Evolutionary Expression Relationships of Tea Plant Genes Based on the Identification of RCI2 Gene Members in Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)
Authors: Hongtao Wang , Fangfang Xu
Published: December 2023

Plants in nature frequently encounter abiotic stresses, leading to constant mutation and evolution of plant genes as part of the adaptation process. Rare cold-inducible (RCI2) genes are a specific class of genes closely associated with abiotic stress. In our study, we identified 11 RCI2 genes in tea plants. Our evolutionary analysis revealed a high similarity between CsRCI2A and CsRCI2B with AtRCI2A and AtRCI2B. Furthermore, we found that CsRCI2B, CsRCI2D, CsRCI2I, and CsRCI2J were expressed in both drought and low-temperature conditions, as well as in different tissues. The transcript abundance of these genes varied significantly across different treatment times and tissues. However, these genes had fewer mutation sites, indicating that they underwent amino acid mutations during the evolutionary process after abiotic stress, while maintaining a stable gene structure without excessive mutation sites. Our results suggest that most of the genes in tea plants may degrade under the influence of the external environment. However, core genes, which do not undergo detrimental mutations, play a crucial role in tea plants after experiencing abiotic stress. This confirms that RCI2 genes in tea plants selectively undergo deleterious and beneficial mutations in response to abiotic stress, ultimately impacting gene expression.
Implementation of Recitations, Purification, and Teaching Concepts in Increasing Students’ Spirituality and Character at PPI Nurul Burhan Bondowoso
Authors: Khumaidah Sofkhatin , Wasik Abdul
Published: December 2023

The concept of recitation, purification, teachings taught by the Koran in Surat al-Jumu'ah: 2 is an effective way in the teaching and learning process and can even create the Tridharma of Islamic Boarding Schools, namely fostering faith and piety to Allah SWT, developing science and expertise useful, as well as devotion to religion, society, and the country. These three concepts became the brainchild of KH. Imam Barmawi in improving the spirituality of his students at PPI Nurul Burhan, Badean, Bondowoso. This study uses a qualitative approach. Methods of data collection using interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis technique uses the descriptive analysis model of Miles and Huberman. While the data validity technique uses data validity with source and time triangulation techniques. The results of this study indicate that the three concepts are applied at PPI Nurul Burhan; (1) the concept of recitations is applied by reading and writing the translation of the Koran using the Yanbu'a method and the Tarjamah Tafsiriyah study of the Koran with the aim that the students are not only able to read and write the Koran but also able to understand its meaning; (2) the concept of purification is applied by continuing congregational prayers, reciting Shalawat Burdah, and cleaning the pesantren environment. The concept of teaching is implemented with worship workshop activities so that it has a positive effect on the character in terms of piety and cleanliness of the students.
The Role of Islamic Thought in the Development of World Civilization
Authors: Zaeni Akhmad
Published: December 2023

World civilization as time goes by continuously experiences a development. Various forms of thought or civilization that developed had an impact on the progress of existing civilizations. What is then interesting to discuss is how the contribution of Islamic thought to the development of world civilization. The question is the basis of this research. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with an interpretive approach. The conclusion in this study is that Islamic thought made a huge contribution to world civilization through mainland Europe. This is evidenced by the existence of various Muslim figures with each of his thoughts. Both relating to astronomy, medicine, exact science, and natural science or social science include philosophy and theology, social science. The contribution of Islamic thought is also given in various fields of life such as politics, economy, and social.
The Ideology of the State and Direction of Development as the Foundation of Public Policy: Islamic Perspective
Authors: Maesaroh Imas
Published: December 2023

Pancasila, Indonesia's fundamental ideology, was declared during the presidency of Soekarno and subsequently solidified by Soeharto, continuing to influence the administrations of Habibie, Gus Dur, Megawati, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and Joko Widodo. Throughout its history, Pancasila has evolved into both a moral and practical basis for the nation's development. In the era of the New Order, Indonesia implemented the Garis-Garis Besar Haluan Negara (GBHN) as a comprehensive development plan with short--, medium--, and long-term goals aimed at achieving national welfare. This plan laid the groundwork for subsequent administrations, such as Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Joko Widodo, to execute the Plan of National Development Medium Term (RPJMN) for the periods of 2010-2014 and 2014-2019. Looking ahead, Indonesia will soon adopt the New National Development Plan (2019-2024) with ambitious goals, including eradicating poverty, eliminating hunger, improving healthcare, and enhancing the quality of education. All these development plans are firmly rooted in Pancasila as the foundational ideology of the Indonesian state. Both Pancasila and the National Development Plan serve as the cornerstone for formulating and constructing public policies in Indonesia. From an Islamic perspective, public policy aligns with the concept of maslahah al-ammah, which refers to the general benefit or welfare of the people. This overarching concept encompasses principles such as legal certainty, equal rights, balanced rights and obligations, professionalism, fair treatment, transparency, accountability, targeted support for vulnerable groups, efficiency, speed, and affordability. These principles are inherently guided by Islamic teachings, ensuring that public policies are in harmony with the values of justice and social welfare.
Qur'anic Hermeneutics and its Applications by Fazlur Rahman
Authors: Rozaq Abd.
Published: December 2023

This article seeks to identify the ideas of Fazlur Rahman, a classical thinker who is also ultramodern and advances neo modernism. Muslims are required to have a critical understanding of the Western world. One of his contributions is the Double Movement hermeneutic technique. This technique has distinct properties that can be used to understand legal and social texts. To identify Fazlur Rahman's views, the literature research approach is performed. According to the findings, Rahman emphasized the need of knowing the socio-historical backdrop in the field of law. Rahman was crucial in the development of a more methodical interpretive building. Even though his method is not wholly novel, he made an important contribution by emphasizing socio-historical factors and the Double Movement approach. However, problems and flaws in his technique are still being contested among Muslim academics. This article discusses the benefits and drawbacks of this strategy, presenting a fair picture of Rahman's contribution to ultramodern Islamic thinking.
Fair Perception as a Condition for Polygamy Permit Application at Mojokerto Religious Court
Authors: Masadah Masadah , Muhammad Afif
Published: December 2023

This article aims to describe the application for polygamy at the Mojokerto Religious Court, the administrative complexities and the process for allowing husbands to practiceoligamy. The judge can give consideration in granting permission for polygamy proposed by the husband. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive-analytical approach, this research uses judge interview data and then qualitative analysis is carried out with deductive methods. The results showed that hakim at the Mojokerto Religious Court interpreted fair in polygamy as proportional, that is, having to adjust and place something according to its place. The husband in terms of providing for his wives bypaying attention to the needs of each wife. The factor or reason for the granting orrejection of the application for polygamy permission at the Religious Court is that the judge gets confidence that the husband will be able to act fairly with the judge's suspicion that is faced with evidence before the court. The evidence in the trial process includes letter evidence, statements of the applicant and respondent, witness statements that will assess from the evidence the ability and readiness of the husband to polygamy.
The Government's Role in the Protection and Management of the Environment in the Kalimas River, Surabaya
Authors: Habibi Miftakhur Rokhman , Salam Mohammad Alfi F Z
Published: December 2023

The government's efforts to maintain the balance of the environment in development and natural preservation are unending. This research uses a combined type of legal research between normative and empirical juridical approaches (Mixed Method). The government issued a legal product in Law No. 32 of 2009 concerning the Protection and Management of the Environment to achieve this goal. The conclusion is the formation of the basis of human ethics for the environment has a major influence in creating and shaping the environment in the future for generations to come to create a healthy and clean-living environment to be used as a place for human habitation. It can avoid some unwanted things such as bad impacts and other environmental damage that can be detrimental to the state and harm everyone who lives around the damaged environment. It is important to involve several parties in environmental management such as the government and the community.
Legal Protection For Juvenile, Female, and Elderly Prisoners in The Provisions of Facilities
Authors: Warjiyati Sri
Published: December 2023

A Penitentiary is an implementing institution of the criminal system that functions to foster prisoners, including in this case women who undergo criminal punishment are required to participate in a whole series of formation activities in prisons. In this case, the effectiveness of the formation of prisoners can set a good example and example to others, especially for women, children, and elderly prisoners. Then the supporting factors can be used as examples for better in the future and factors that can hinder the coaching can be found better solutions. The purpose of this study is to determine the pattern of coaching female, child, and elderly prisoners and determine the inhibiting and supporting factors of coaching. To overcome problems in the implementation of the development of women, children, and elderly prisoners, synergy is needed between all parties involved, ranging from prisoners, correctional officers, and related agencies to cooperate in the implementation of training for women, children, and elderly prisoners. For this reason, it is necessary to handle and coach to achieve better goals, and if the prisoner has come out, it will create an independent character and have a better leadership spirit
PRELIMINARY QUANTITY ESTIMATION IN CONSTRUCTION USING MACHINE LEARNING METHODS
Authors: Simić Nevena , Petronijević Predrag , Devedžić Aleksandar , Ivanović Marija
Published: December 2023

This paper analyses the problem of estimating the required quantities of major work items in the construction of residential and residential-commercial buildings using machine learning algorithms. The goal is to form a model that will provide a fast and sufficiently accurate estimate of the quantities of major work items, based on a small amount of known information on the technical characteristics and the environment of future residential and residential-commercial buildings. The case study included 71 projects of residential and residential-commercial buildings construction realised on the territory of the Republic of Serbia. Several models have been developed, and the paper presents those models that had the best performances. The models developed in this way can significantly contribute to resource planning and the accuracy of cost estimates in the early project phases.
SPATIAL-FUNCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SALON APARTMENT IN SERBIA
Authors: Petrović Vladana , Petković Grozdanović Nataša , Krstić Hristina , Stoiljković Branislava , Živković Milica
Published: December 2023

The salon apartment is a residential typology that developed in Serbia from the middle of the 19th century until the beginning of the Second World War. The spatial-functional organization of the salon apartment is characterized by typological characteristics such as: division of space into two zones, salon, central room, pass-through dining room, etc. These characteristics have been developed according to oriental and western European influences. The paper will investigate the development, organization and typology of salon apartments in Serbia.
APLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED PLANNING IN THE URBAN PLAN OF BANJALUKA 2020–2040 WITH A FOCUS ON THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Authors: Milojević Brankica
Published: December 2023

The application of the principle of integrated planning is the basis of modern planning aimed at sustainable and resilient built environments. It refers to an adequate methodological framework and procedural steps of planning, as well as to the satisfactory general social conditions in which spatial planning takes place, which, especially in transition societies, is still difficult to achieve. Some improvements in this area are, however, possible in practice at the local level. This paper is focused on the sustainable use of natural resources in the urban area of the city, by applying the principles of integrated planning to the example of the Urban Plan of Banja Luka 2020–2040.
INFLUENCE OF MATERIAL SURFACE ROUGHNESS ON BACKSCATTERING IN LASER SCANNING
Authors: Martinenko Anastasija , Brajović Ljiljana , Malović Miodrag
Published: December 2023

In this paper, the possibility of applying Kirchhoff 's scalar approximation model for determining the backscattering coefficient from rough surfaces is investigated. Surfaces of dielectric and metallic materials, which have low roughness are considered. Based on the roughness parameters and electrical properties of these materials, the backscattering coefficient is modelled as a function of the incident angle of electromagnetic radiation used in laser scanning. It was represented that the type of scattering and the range of backscattering radiation angles, in the case of seemingly smooth surfaces, vary significantly when the roughness parameters change.
USING OF LOW COST MOISTURE SENSORS IN LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS
Authors: Praštalo Petar , Brajović Ljiljana , Prodanović Dušan
Published: December 2023

Soil moisture is one of crucial parameters in modeling and analysis of groundwater flow. Measurement of soil water dynamics improves the understanding of processes and is vital for good groundwater flow model calibration. Determining soil moisture change during time by laboratory methods, as an integral part of practical classes, requires significant material and financial resources. Nowadays, relatively cheap sensors for measuring soil moisture are available. They could be combined with affordable data loggers to speed up the measurement procedure and to reduce cost price. In this paper, the possibility of using these sensors for measuring soil moisture and their usage for the educational experimental exercises in a field of hydraulic engineering was investigated. The paper first presents the procedure of sensor calibration for four different sensors used in two types of soil, and then their usage in a simple hydraulic engineering experiment.
GEODETIC CONTROL OF GEOMETRY OF ENGINEERING FACILITY DURING CONSTRUCTION – CASE STUDY RESIDENTIAL–BUSINESS FACILITY IN SRBAC
Authors: Janković Vladan , Vasiljević Slavko , Božić Branko
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the procedure of geodetic control of the geometry of a residential-business building under construction, by testing the compliance of the position of the designed and constructed characteristic points of the building. It is described the manner of designing and establishing a geodetic network from which the marking and control of geometry was performed. Based on the obtained results, it was concluded that the derived geometry is agreed with designed one. In this way, it was once again confirmed that the establishment of a quality geodetic network, marking and the application of suitable models for testing linear hypotheses play an important role in the successful realization of the projected geometry of the object using geodetic methods.
Diameter Dependence of Transport through Nuclear Pore Complex Mimics Studied Using Optical Nanopores
Authors: Klughammer Nils , Barth Anders , Dekker Maurice , Fragasso Alessio , Onck Patrick R. , Dekker Cees
Published: December 2023

The nuclear pore complex (NPC) regulates the selective transport of large biomolecules through the nuclear envelope. As a model system for nuclear transport, we construct NPC mimics by functionalizing the pore walls of freestanding palladium zero-mode waveguides with the FG-nucleoporin Nsp1. This approach enables the measurement of single-molecule translocations through individual pores using optical detection. We probe the selectivity of Nsp1-coated pores by quantitatively comparing the translocation rates of the nuclear transport receptor Kap95 to the inert probe BSA over a wide range of pore sizes from 35 nm to 160 nm. Pores below 55 ± 5 nm show significant selectivity that gradually decreases for larger pores. This finding is corroborated by coarse-grained molecular-dynamics simulations of the Nsp1 mesh within the pore, which suggest that leakage of BSA occurs by diffusion through transient openings within the dynamic mesh. Furthermore, we experimentally observe a modulation of the BSA permeation when varying the concentration of Kap95. The results demonstrate the potential of single-molecule fluorescence measurements on biomimetic NPCs to elucidate the principles of nuclear transport.
Archaic introgression contributed to shape the adaptive modulation of angiogenesis and nitric oxide induction in human high-altitude populations from the Himalayas
Authors: Ferraretti Giulia , Abondio Paolo , Alberti Marta , Dezi Agnese , Sherpa Phurba T. , Cocco Paolo , Tiriticco Massimiliano , di Marcello Marco , Gnecchi-Ruscone Guido Alberto , Natali Luca , Corcelli Angela , Marinelli Giorgio , Peluzzi Davide , Sarno Stefania , Sazzini Marco
Published: December 2023

It is well established that several
Homo sapiens
populations experienced admixture with extinct human species during their evolutionary history. Sometimes, such a gene flow could have played a role in modulating their capability to cope with a variety of selective pressures, thus resulting in archaic adaptive introgression events. A paradigmatic example of this evolutionary mechanism is offered by the
EPAS1
gene, whose most frequent haplotype in Himalayan highlanders was proved to reduce their susceptibility to chronic mountain sickness and to be introduced in the gene pool of their ancestors by admixture with Denisovans. In this study, we aimed at further expanding the investigation of the impact of archaic introgression on more complex adaptive responses to hypobaric hypoxia evolved by populations of Tibetan and Sherpa ancestry, which have been plausibly mediated by soft selective sweeps and/or polygenic adaptations rather than by hard selective sweeps. For this purpose, we used a combination of composite-likelihood and gene network-based methods to detect adaptive loci in introgressed chromosomal segments from Tibetan whole genome sequence data and to shortlist those enriched for Denisovan-like derived alleles that participate to the same functional pathways. According to this approach, we identified multiple genes putatively involved in archaic introgression events and that, especially as regards
EP300
and
NOS2
, have plausibly contributed to shape the adaptive modulation of angiogenesis and nitric oxide induction in high-altitude Himalayan peoples. These findings provided unprecedented evidence about the complexity of the adaptive phenotype evolved by these human groups to cope with challenges imposed by hypobaric hypoxia, offering new insights into the tangled interplay of genetic determinants that mediates the physiological adjustments crucial for human adaptation to the high-altitude environment.
Controller placement with critical switch aware in software-defined network (CPCSA)
Authors: Muhammed Yusuf Nura , Abu Bakar Kamalrulnizam , Isyaku Babangida , Abdelmaboud Abdelzahir , Nagmeldin Wamda
Published: December 2023

Software-defined networking (SDN) is a networking architecture with improved efficiency achieved by moving networking decisions from the data plane to provide them critically at the control plane. In a traditional SDN, typically, a single controller is used. However, the complexity of modern networks due to their size and high traffic volume with varied quality of service requirements have introduced high control message communications overhead on the controller. Similarly, the solution found using multiple distributed controllers brings forth the ‘controller placement problem’ (CPP). Incorporating switch roles in the CPP modelling during network partitioning for controller placement has not been adequately considered by any existing CPP techniques. This article proposes the controller placement algorithm with network partition based on critical switch awareness (CPCSA). CPCSA identifies critical switch in the software defined wide area network (SDWAN) and then partition the network based on the criticality. Subsequently, a controller is assigned to each partition to improve control messages communication overhead, loss, throughput, and flow setup delay. The CPSCSA experimented with real network topologies obtained from the Internet Topology Zoo. Results show that CPCSA has achieved an aggregate reduction in the controller’s overhead by 73%, loss by 51%, and latency by 16% while improving throughput by 16% compared to the benchmark algorithms.
Spatial ecology of the Giant Sea Bass, Stereolepis gigas, in a southern California kelp forest as determined by acoustic telemetry
Authors: Blincow Kayla M. , Elstner Jack T. , Ben-Aderet Noah , Bellquist Lyall F. , Nosal Andrew P. , Semmens Brice X.
Published: December 2023

The fisheries history of the Giant Sea Bass, Stereolepis gigas (Telostei: Polyprionidae), is closely linked to its spatial ecology. Its overharvest is directly associated with formation of spatially distinct spawning aggregations during summer, while its subsequent recovery is hypothesized to be the result of spatially explicit gear restrictions. Understanding the spatial ecology of Giant Sea Bass is a key part of efforts to assess contemporary threats such as commercial harvest and incidental catch by recreational fisheries. In this study, we used acoustic telemetry to characterize Giant Sea Bass space use in the La Jolla kelp forest using an acoustic array that encompasses two marine protected areas (MPAs) and heavily trafficked recreational fishing grounds. Five of the seven fish we tagged remained in the La Jolla array for at least 6 months. Two fish were resident across multiple years, with one fish consistently detected for 4 years. Only one fish was detected in the broader network of regional acoustic receivers, moving north approximately 8 km to Del Mar. Most tagged fish had home ranges and core use areas indicating they spend considerable time outside MPAs, particularly in areas with high recreational fishing activity. During spawning season we detected fish less frequently in the La Jolla array and recorded higher movement rates. While the current MPA network in La Jolla by no means offers complete protection to this fish, it does appear to support long-term persistence of some individuals in a region of exceptionally high recreational fishing pressure.
Malformed trilobites from the Cambrian, Ordovician, and Silurian of Australia
Authors: Bicknell Russell D. C. , Smith Patrick M. , Paterson John R.
Published: December 2023

Biomineralised remains of trilobites provide important insight into the evolutionary history of a diverse, extinct group of arthropods. Their exoskeletons are also ideal for recording malformations, including evidence of post-injury repair. Re-examination of historic collections and the study of new specimens is important for enhancing knowledge on trilobite malformations across this diverse clade. To expand the records of these abnormalities and present explanations for their formation, we document eight malformed trilobite specimens, as well as one carcass, housed within the Commonwealth Palaeontological Collection at Geoscience Australia in Canberra. We present examples of Asthenopsis, Burminresia, Centropleura, Coronocephalus, Dolicholeptus, Galahetes, Papyriaspis, and Xystridura from Cambrian, Ordovician, and Silurian deposits of Australia. Most of the malformed specimens show W-, U-, or L-shaped indentations that reflect injuries from either failed predation or complications during moulting, and a mangled carcass is ascribed to either successful predation or post-mortem scavenging. We also uncover examples of teratologies, such as bifurcated pygidial ribs and pygidial asymmetry, in addition to evidence of abnormal recovery (i.e., fusion of thoracic segments) from a traumatic incident.