bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Skill Competencies of PE Teachers Based On Qualitative Contribution Evaluation of NBC 461 towards An Upskilling Program
Authors: Aldueza Elic Dr. Nikki Crystel ,   University of Cabuyao - Pamantasan ng Cabuyao Laguna Philippines
Published: July 2024

This study on the continuing professional development of physical education teachers in selected local and state universities and colleges in Laguna provide valuable insights into their teaching practices and the perception of Career Professional Development (CPD) programs. The findings reveal that the teachers exhibit a high level of competency in planning, instruction, and assessment, with mean scores of 4.89, 4.81, and 4.75, respectively. These scores indicate competencies beyond the highly proficient level, placing them in the category of "Distinguished Teachers (DT)." The study also highlights the positive impact of CPD programs on teaching skills, collaboration among teachers, professional growth, and student performance. The analysis of supervisors' perspectives offers additional insights into strategies for enhancing teachers' participation and engagement in CPD programs. The recommended upskilling CPD strategies aim to strengthen professional development initiatives, customize programs to address specific needs and improve program effectiveness through regular evaluation and feedback mechanisms. By implementing these recommendations, this study contributes to the enhancement of the knowledge, skills, and teaching practices of physical education teachers, ultimately benefiting both teachers and students in the field of physical education in Laguna.
The Awareness Gap in Personal Data Privacy in Indonesia's Cyberspace
Authors: Faisal Fitriah ,   Law Faculty, Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari, Zuliarti Wa Ode ,   Law Faculty, Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari
Published: July 2024

This study discusses the protection of personal data in the context of human rights, specifically the right to privacy in Indonesia. In the digital era, personal data has become a valuable asset that drives the operations of businesses, governments, and individuals. Digital literacy plays a crucial role in the protection of personal data, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage personal information effectively and safely. Although personal data protection laws in Indonesia have been implemented, many challenges remain, including the gap in public awareness about personal data protection and the readiness of infrastructure and human resources. This study also highlights survey results showing that the awareness of Indonesians about personal data protection is still low, with many data breach incidents occurring.
Analysis of Factors Affecting the Income of Female Flower Traders in the Market Wangaya Flower Denpasar
Authors: Pradnyawati Indah ,   Udayana University & Denpasar, Bali, Dewi Ni Putu Martini ,   Udayana University & Denpasar, Bali
Published: July 2024

Female's current involvement in the business sector is caused by economic uncertainty, rising prices, basic needs, and stagnation of family income. This phenomenon is the reason why women decide to work in the informal sector and must be able to divide their time, especially women in Bali. The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that influence the income of female flower traders in Wangaya Flower Market, Denpasar, both simultaneously and partially. The data in this study entirely uses primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires to 67 respondents who were sampled for the study. The sample determination was made using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The research results indicate that age, working hours, business capital, number of family dependents, and religious holidays simultaneously affect the income of female flower traders in Wangaya Flower Market, Denpasar. Partially, age, working hours, business capital, and the number of family dependents have a positive and significant impact on the income of female flower traders in Wangaya Flower Market, Denpasar and religious holidays income is higher on holidays compared to weekdays. Based on the research results, to increase income, it is recommended to increase working hours and business capital, prepare good marketing strategies, and provide more flower stock before those religious holidays.
Epidemiological Study on Developmental Coordination Disorder in School Going Children
Authors: Baladaniya Maheshkumar ,   Physical Therapist, Neighborhood Physical therapy PC, New City, NY, USA
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) has garnered significant attention in recent years, with rapid advancements in our understanding of this condition. Despite this progress, DCD often goes undiagnosed, making it challenging for children, parents, and educators to access essential resources. The motor difficulties associated with DCD can lead to social exclusion, as peers may be reluctant to invite these children to participate in play activities. Consequently, children with DCD may withdraw from leisure pursuits, perceiving themselves as lacking the necessary skills to engage fully. Objective: The primary objective of this study was to identify DCD in non-referred school-aged children. Early identification enables these individuals to access crucial resources, such as physiotherapy interventions, which can maximize their functional, academic, and psychosocial performance, and overall quality of life. Materials and Methods: The study involved 200 non-referred school-going children aged 4-12 years from Bangalore, selected through random sampling. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC), consisting of 32 organized tasks across four sets covering manual dexterity, ball skills, and dynamic balance, was administered. Additionally, the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD), comprising 12 tasks that assess a child’s ability to accomplish various motor skills, and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), a 113-item inventory describing children’s psychosocial behavior, were utilized to evaluate overall development. Results: Multivariate analysis identified a significant prevalence of DCD among the study participants. The findings underscore the imperative nature of early identification using comprehensive assessment tools for the well-being and psychosocial adaptation of school-aged children. Conclusions: These findings indicate that children with movement problems are at risk for difficulties in attention, learning, and psychosocial adjustment. Regardless of the kind or intensity, a child’s assessment for movement issues should cover a broad variety of functions in addition to motor skills. This comprehensive approach will enable access to essential resources, such as physiotherapeutic interventions, crucial for their overall development.
Investigating the Predictive Biomethods. of Hypertension (HTN) in Human Foetal Astrocytes (HFAs) using Modified Proteomic Methods
Authors: Shad Kaneez Fatima ,   School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Published: July 2024

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for Cerebrovascular and cardiovas-cular diseases, causing premature deaths. Hence, there is an urgent need for predictive bi-omarkers to detect HTN before its onset. Methods • Cell Culture Technique: Growth of HFAs, followed by conversion of normal (A2) HFAs intoreactive (A1) type, by using ATP solution. • Confocal Microscopy: Quantification of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) in A1 and A2 HFAs, by using antibody ab 7260 with AF 488. Proteomics Methos • Extraction of proteins from A1 and A2 HFAs, using Single-pot, Sol-id-phase-enhanced Sample Preparation (SP3) protocol. • Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry techniques for obtaining the lev-els of calcium-gated proteins in A1 and A2 cell-solutions. Results • Micrographs obtained by Leica Microsystem indicated thicker filaments in A1 HFAs compared to A2 HFAs. • Confocal results showed higher levels of GFAP in A1 HFAs (P> 0.05). • Proteomics data analysed by PEAKS software revealed that proteins, such as GFAP were higher in reactive HFAs. Conclusions: The results showed higher levels of GFAP in A1 HFAs. Therefore, early detection of GFAP in human body fluids could be a reliable predictive biomarker for HTN
Optimization of GMAW Processes in Robotic Welding: A Case Study from Automotive Manufacturing
Authors: Krishna Mohan Kumar  , Siddharth  , Vimlesh Kumar Ojha
Published: July 2024

The optimization of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes in robotic welding has become crucial for enhancing efficiency and quality in automotive manufacturing. This paper explores the integration of advanced robotic welding technologies, focusing on the use of the KUKA KR8 L8 Arc HW robot in GMAW applications. By leveraging artificial intelligence and sensor integration, this study demonstrates significant improvements in welding precision and process stability. Key advancements include the use of geometric and process sensors for real-time adaptive control, and the implementation of Fronius CMT for superior arc control and penetration. Detailed case studies from automotive manufacturing illustrate the practical benefits of these technologies, showcasing enhanced productivity, reduced cycle times, and improved weld quality. The findings underscore the importance of continuous innovation and optimization in robotic welding processes to meet the evolving demands of the automotive industry.
Lane Detection, Segmentation, Pothole Detection and Traffic Sign Recognition for ADAS
Authors: Aishwarya Jadhav  , Prajakta Sawant  , Sujata Jawale
Published: July 2024

Lane detection, a critical aspect of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, is addressed in this work, combining classical computer vision methods with deep learning techniques. The proposed solution, utilizing a UNet-based model trained with TensorFlow and Keras, enhances vehicle perception for intelligent transportation systems. Integrated functionalities for pothole detection and traffic sign detection further contribute to safety and efficiency, enabling vehicles to identify road hazards and comply with regulations. The system encompasses data preprocessing, model training, and real-time video analysis, while a classical lane detection pipeline using OpenCV showcases various stages such as grayscale conversion, Gaussian blur, Canny edge detection, masking, Hough transform, and lane overlay. This comprehensive approach supports road safety, traffic management, and transportation efficiency initiatives, making significant strides in intelligent transportation systems and urban planning.
Exemption from Criminal Liability and Punishment in Connection with Entry into Military Service: Consequences for Victims of Crime
Authors: Goncharov Denis Yu. , Goncharova Svetlana G.
Published: July 2024

The relevance of the study is due to the fact that human resources are involved in the resolution of international conflicts . In the Russian Federation, persons suspected, accused and convicted of committing crimes are sent to military service to participate in hostilities . This process is legitimized by the norms of federal legislation . On June twenty-fourth, 2023, the Federal Law No . 270-FZ “On the Specifics of Criminal Liability of Persons involved in a special military operation” was adopted . Federal Law No . 64-FZ has recently entered into force “On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation”, adopted by the State Duma on March 19, 2024 to regulate in these codes the specifics of the exemption from criminal liability of persons called up for military service on mobilization or in wartime .Research hypothesis: a new type of exemption from criminal liability and termination of criminal prosecution may negatively affect the interests of other persons - victims, their legitimate rights and interests may be negatively affected . In general, the criminal background may worsen, and trust in the state may decrease .Purpose: to provide a scientific forecast of the consequences of legislative changes related to the suspension, termination of criminal prosecution, exemption from criminal liability and punishment in connection with conscription during mobilization or during wartime, or the conclusion of a military service contract during mobilization, during martial law or during wartime .
Mass Murder in "Vladislav Ribnikar" Primary School: Victimization of Students, a Consequence of the Non-Existence of the "Safe School" Concept and Crime Prevention
Authors: Igrački Jasmina , Skakavac Tatjana Z. , Manojlović Dragan A.
Published: July 2024

The criminal event — the mass murder of students at the "Vladislav Ribnikar" school in Belgrade, on May 3, 2023, as a form of mass victimization of students, raised many questions, much more in the lay world and significantly less in the scientific or professional public: Was it possible recognize from the student’s behavior that in the future (immediate, near, distant, upcoming. . . ) he will take action to take the lives of students in the school he attends? Can we talk about the statistically inevitable "Black Swan" in the attack on students? Is the attack on students a consequence of the perception of school security in the security system of the Republic of Serbia? Research results show that such attacks can be predicted and prevented. Furthermore, based on the results of the research, it is concluded that in the Republic of Serbia in 2001, a pilot program of the “Safe Schools” model was launched, which lasted for four years and after 2004, it stopped being implemented as part of the prevention of crime in the local community through the program "Safe Communities". The research results show that in the Republic of Serbia there is no: "Code of school safety and safety behavior"; Law on safe school, students and school staff adopted by the National Assembly; “Declaration on the safety of students, teachers, professors and the school” as an initial document for the safety of the school, students and teachers; "National Center for School Safety"; "School Safety Office" in cities and local governments; personnel for auditing school safety; training for leadership in school security, and does not understand that the application of layered protection of students and the school as elements of support for the educational process, students, school staff and the school is necessary.
Victims of Cyber Theft as an Object of Modern Russian Cybervictimology: A Criminological Analysis of Statistical Indicators of Criminal Victimhood 2021-2022
Authors: Kabanov Pavel A.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the work is to establish the socio-demographic structure of the realized criminal victimhood of cybercrime victims in modern Russian society. The methodological basis of the conducted research is dialectical materialism and general-scientific and private-scientific methods of cognition of criminal phenomena and processes based on it .Results of the study. The state, structure and dynamics of changes in the realized mass criminal victimization of victims of cyber theft in Russia are described. The tendency of decrease of mass criminal victimization from cyber theft and change of its structure is noted. It has been proved that the highest criminal victimization among cyber theft victims is among those with increased labor activity: young people and mature age persons; the lowest is among the elderly and minors. Among socially vulnerable groups, two categories of cybercrime victims were found to be the most cybervictimogenic: persons without a permanent source of income and old-age pensioners.
Prevention of Remote Theft Victimization and its Scope of Impact
Authors: Evtushenko Inna I.
Published: July 2024

Both scientists and government officials are actively searching for the most effective measures of victimological prevention and protection of victims of remote theft. At the same time, there is no single terminological approach among Russian scientists to the phenomena under study: cybercrime, digital victimization, and remote theft. Foreign researchers in specialized victimological journals pay considerable attention to the methods of implementation and content of restorative justice. However, there is little research in the field of victimological prevention of remote theft. A significant amount of foreign research in the field of cybersecurity is aimed at implementing general criminological measures to protect both personal and corporate information. Research in recent years has drawn attention to the need for context-oriented microlearning for users of information resources and technologies as a method of teaching cybersecurity. The study conducted by the author and other Russian scientists on the methods of victimization of victims of remote theft allowed us to identify typical victimological situations that are most common in 2023 and predict their development in the future . The victimization scenarios identified are becoming increasingly common and therefore require rapid preventive measures by the state. Most researchers come to the conclusion that victims of remote theft do not have individual victimogenic signs, therefore, it is more necessary to develop measures of general victimological prevention aimed at mass victimization of victims of remote theft. Based on previously conducted Russian and foreign studies, the author proposes to carry out preventive measures in the following areas of general prevention: economic, regulatory, theoretical, practical, technical (technological), informational.
Information Security Violations in the Context of Digital Victimization of Children and Adolescents
Authors: Fominykh Yekaterina S.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of digital victimization of children and adolescents . The research focuses on information security violations of the younger generation . The data on digital risks of mental and physical health, well-being of the younger generation are systematized, the essence, conditions and types of digital victimization are revealed . The main types of violations of the safety of children and adolescents in the digital environment are presented . The following mechanisms of destructive influence in the digital environment are presented: penetration into trust, manipulation, humiliation, dissemination of distorted information, etc . Psychological indicators of digital victimization of modern children and adolescents are systematized . The social and psychological predictors of digital victimization of children and adolescents are highlighted: family, pedagogical, age, clinical, personal, etc . The results of an empirical study of the digital victimization of children and adolescents are presented
The State Protection of the Rights of the Victim in Criminal Proceedings
Authors: Abdulvaliev Almaz F.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the issue of providing state protection to the victim and restoring his violated rights and legitimate interests . Having made a comparison with the legal position of the suspect and the accused, the author notes that the victim is in an unequal position in relation to him: although the criminal procedure legislation of the Russian Federation regulates the possibility of the victim exercising his rights, but guarantees of their observance (and restoration of lost) the law does not provide for the state; if the suspect and the accused have a defender for these purposes (including one provided free of charge), then the victim does not have such a “trustee” . Such an incorrect approach initially led to an imbalance in criminal proceedings and violation of the rights and legitimate interests of the victim .The object of this study is the social relations that arose between the victim and the State as a result of the commission of a crime by the perpetrator . The subject of the study is the norms of criminal procedure legislation regulating the legal status of the victim in criminal proceedings, as well as other norms affecting criminal proceedings . The author used the comparative legal method as the main methods of scientific research, as well as the method of analyzing the norms of criminal procedure legislation .The author of the article considers it expedient to empower the prosecutor to ensure state protection of the rights of the victim and proposes to introduce a new Article 16 .1 into Chapter 2 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation, which enshrines the principle of ensuring the right to state protection of the rights of the victim by analogy with Article 16 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation . In addition, the author describes in detail the legal mechanism for early compensation by the State to the victim of damage caused by the crime .
Mujeres en la guerra de la Independencia según Galdós
Authors: SIMILARU Lavinia
Published: July 2024

Es harto conocido que Benito Pérez Galdós quiso competir con
los libros de historia, pero narrando los acontecimientos de manera
mucho más amena, incluyendo detalles de la vida privada de los es-
pañoles del siglo XIX. En la primera serie de los Episodios nacionales
narra lo ocurrido en España entre la batalla de Trafalgar (1805) y la
batalla de los Arapiles (1812), mientras que la segunda empieza con
la retirada del rey José Bonaparte y la batalla de Vitoria, que cierra la
guerra de la Independencia (1813). La guerra en contra de los france-
ses afectó de manera muy dramática la vida de todos los españoles.
Numerosas mujeres tomaron parte en los acontecimientos, de mil
maneras: llevando comida a los soldados, curando a los heridos, in-
cluso empuñando las armas y matando a los enemigos. Hubo madres
que arengaron a sus hijos y los mandaron a morir por la patria.
Muchas mujeres se tuvieron que encargar de la cosecha y de los hijos,
para asegurar la perduración de la vida.
De la guerre des mots aux mots de guerre. Une analyse stylistique du discours conflictuel dans La Croix du Sud de Joseph Ngoué
Authors: TAKAM Omer
Published: July 2024

La Croix du Sud traite du conflit interracial entre Noirs et Blancs, les
premiers se trouvant domestiqués par les seconds qui en ont fait leur
marchepied. C’est dans la tentative de se libérer de la domination blanche
déterminée à garder le Noir dans sa sujétion que l’on assiste à une guerre
verbale entre les constituants des deux races. Ce qui montre que c’est sur
le plan de l’actantialité que s’apprécie la confrontation des subjectivités.
Cet affrontement actantiel se caractérise par l’emploi des mots destinés à
mettre à mal l’antagoniste, à le déprécier. C’est l’analyse des discours pro-
duits par les actants qui justifie la convocation de l’approche sémiostylis-
tique, via la démarche sémasiologique. L’on se rend à l’évidence que le
conflit verbal est marqué par la péjoration de l’image de l’adversaire. C’est
un discours essentiellement de disqualification qui se construit à travers
un vocabulaire vitupérant et dépréciatif. Les lexies utilisées sont celles de
l’injure, de la moquerie et de la chosification de l’autre.
Bridging Learning through the Blink: An Evaluation Research
Authors: Solano Steve A.
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted traditional education systems, necessitating the creation of innovative learning programs. This study evaluates the implementation of Berkeley School Baguio’s BLINK (Berkeley’s Link to the Entire Community) program, an initiative developed to address the challenges posed by distance learning. BLINK integrates information technology with innovative pedagogical approaches, structured around four core Integrative Learning Clusters: Social Literacy, Logical Analysis, Wika at Pagpapakatao, and Psychomotor Skills. Through a process-based evaluation model, this quantitative descriptive research analyzes data gathered from senior high school students who participated in the program during the 2022-2023 academic year, and the teachers who implemented the curriculum especially redesigned for the BLINK. The evaluation focuses on four main areas: time management, content alignment, teaching-learning, and evaluation. The study reveals that students generally agreed with the effective implementation of BLINK, highlighting proper time management, coherent content alignment, diverse teaching methods, and appropriate evaluation strategies. However, unique challenges were identified, such as technological issues and difficulties in teaching-learning processes. To address these challenges, the study suggests improvements in automated notifications, mobile-friendly access, and streamlined navigation on the BLINK platform. Additionally, it recommends removing open-note assessments to encourage diligent study habits. This evaluation provides insights for administrators, faculty, and parents to refine BLINK, ensuring it continues to offer meaningful and effective educational experiences in a dynamic learning environment.
Post-Pandemic Analysis on the Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Tourism and Hospitality Management Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: Basis of an Enhanced Learning Continuity Plan
Authors: Liwanag Marichu C. . , Jonson. Anna Pamela O. , Alejandro Antonino F.
Published: July 2024

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General and Committee members declared in 2023 that COVID-19 will no longer constitute a public health emergency (PHEIC). During the pandemic surge in global business, the educational system worldwide, including hospitality education, has been greatly affected by the pandemic crisis. The influence of COVID-19 causes worldwide school closures that have far-reaching implications for students’ short- and long-term growth because of the disruption of teacher and student networks, leading to poor performance. Thus, the study aims to analyze the factors that affect the academic performance of Tourism and Hospitality Management students of Far Eastern University Manila, Philippines, enrolled in the academic year 2020-2021 during the COVID-19 surge. The study used a descriptive survey design using a self-administered survey instrument with 342 respondents. The findings of the study showed that different factors in technology and learning management system (LMS), student’s environment, study area, delivery of academic subjects offered by the teachers, and the assessment used by the school during the distance learning have impacted the academic performance of students as evidence in the decline of Quality Point Average (QPA) on both programs from the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management despite that distance learning is designed to be convenient and easy. The factors influencing academic performance, such as technology and study environment, primarily play a significant and considerable role in how students learn and cope with the distant learning mode. The result of the study will serve as a guide in enhancing the University’s continuity plan for flexible learning options, given the factors that need reinforcement to the scholarly performance of the students. The study can be a benchmarking tool among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines as a basis to further strengthen their learning strategies relative to flexible teaching and learning modalities, refining the scholarly learning assessment tools as well as sustaining the schools’ continuity framework and achieving the academic goals and aspiration for the success of students and graduates of the HEIs whether in the new normal or the future global crisis.
Effects of Forum Method on Senior Secondary School Students’ Interest in Geography Map Work in Plateau State, Central Nigeria.
Authors: Istifanus Kim D. , S. Dakur Dickson
Published: July 2024

The study investigated effects of forum method of teaching on senior secondary school students’ interest in geography map work in Plateau State, Central Zone of Nigeria. The study answered four research questions and tested five hypotheses. Quasi-Experimental for non-equivalent groups design was employed for the study. The population constituted 22,190 SS II Geography students in the entire study area and a sample of 125 was used for the study. 65 of the students were in the experimental and 60 in the control groups. An adapted Geography Map Work Interest Inventory (GMWII) was used for data collection. The GMWII comprised of 15 items rated on the five-point Likert scale. The instrument was validated by three experts, which included one expert from Educational Psychology, one from Geography Education and one from Educational Test and Measurement. The reliability of the GMWII was computed using Cronback Alpha method and the reliability coefficient was 0.97. Data collected with the instrument was analyzed using mean score and standard deviation to answer the research questions, and Mann-Whitney U Test of independent samples, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and analysis of variance (ANOVA) for the hypotheses. The finding revealed that Forum Method was effective in increasing the interest of students in geography map work and discriminated between males and females in favour of males. The treatment also discriminated between public and private school students in favour of private schools. The results provided a significant evidence of student’s improved interest in geography map work. Recommendations were made to government, policy makers, education stakeholders and teachers considering the findings of the study for policy and application of Forum Method.
Gender-Based Violence and Patriarchy: Nigeria’s Experience
Authors: Amupitan Dr. Rachael Yemisi . , Aigbovbioisa Felix Ogbewe
Published: July 2024

Gender-based violence, which is mostly a physical, psychological, structural and/or cultural abuse of women by the male folk, has been a social malaise militating against women across Africa, and this is largely believed to be so because of the perceived complicity of Africa’s cultures which advertently or inadvertently favour patriarchy – a cultural belief and practice that places higher premiums on the male child over and above the female child. The recent upsurge in gender-based violence, particularly rape in Nigeria has raised serious concerns among scholars and concerned stakeholders as to whether the female folk have now become sub-human before the male folk. This paper, was therefore, aimed at interrogating the issue of violence against women, with a focus on exploring recent incidences of gender-based violence, particularly rape in Nigeria. Secondary sources of data (i.e. published articles, textbooks, the internet, etc.) were used. Findings revealed gender-based violence in Nigeria to be largely influenced by the age-long patriarchal practices. It was therefore, concluded that with a lack of severe punishment for the perpetrators of gender-based violence, coupled with a gross lack of cultural re-orientation to see women as having coordinate status as men, the issue of men-dominated gender-based violence will go on unabated in Nigeria. The paper equally offered germane recommendations.
The Impact of Capital Structure on Firm Financial Performance in Oil and Gas Sector in Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Abdullah Al Balushi Aaisha Hilal , Al Balushi Alya Ali Abdullah , Ali Dr. Shahnawaz
Published: July 2024

This study examines the relationship between capital structure and financial performance within the oil and gas sector in the Sultanate of Oman, focusing on companies listed on the Ministry of Energy and Minerals over the period of 2021-2023. The research investigates how different capital structure components, such as debt-to-equity ratio, leverage, and debt maturity, influence various financial performance indicators, including profitability, liquidity, and shareholder value. The study aims at offering insights into the best capital structure strategies for oil and gas firms in Oman to improve their financial performance and sustainable growth using quantitative analysis methodologies, such as regression analysis and financial ratio analysis. It is anticipated that the research’s conclusions will add to the body of knowledge already available on capital structure and financial performance, with important ramifications for investors, financial managers, legislators, and other industry participants in Oman’s oil and gas sector and beyond.
The Perception of Teacher Educators on Developing Soft Skills among Prospective Teachers.
Authors: Kumari H.M.N.D. , Vitharana P.R.K.A.
Published: July 2024

Soft skills are personal traits that enhance a person’s job performance, and career viewpoints. Soft skills are considered to boost competency and consequently upsurge one’s ability to subsidize communal progression and transformation. (Chondekar, 2019). Developing soft skills has become as necessary as hard skills for 21st-century prospective teachers. Soft skills cover proficiencies such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, life-long learning and management of information, teamwork, leadership, ethics morals, and professionalism. The main objective of this study is to examine the perception of teacher educators regarding the development of soft skills in pre-service teacher education. This study was carried out through a survey research design. A total number of 212 teacher educators were taken as the sample through stratified random sampling. In line with the research objective, the data gathered through the questionnaire was based on soft skill classification: Personal skills, Management skills, and Social skills. The participant responses to the five-point items were quantitatively analyzed. The findings of this study revealed that more than 60% of teacher educators strongly agree with the notion that more attention should be paid to the development of soft skills for prospective teacher training in the 21st century. Further, 57% of the sample strongly agreed that soft skills directly influence the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process, while 40% responded with their agreement with that idea. 90% mentioned that a teacher’s soft skills have a direct bearing on her personality traits. Further, 52.8% strongly agreed with the statement that the development of soft skills of interns helps them solve problems they face at school. Besides, the study revealed that 93.8% of respondents had shown positive responses saying that there should be more weightage for soft skills in the code of ethics of teachers. When inquiring about the teacher educators’ perception of the importance of soft skills, there was a significant difference among them in terms of the National Colleges of Education they serve. Suggestions were made based on the findings to pay more attention to soft skills in the process of prospective teacher training, which should be appropriate for the 21st century, and to integrate soft skills into the NCoE curriculum.
Unified Travel Solutions: Bridging Outdoor Route Planning with Intelligent Indoor Navigation
Authors: Molina Benjamin , Palau Carlos E. , Calvo-Gallego Jaime
Published: July 2024

Indoor navigation, an innovative service built on indoor localisation, is a game-changer for travellers. This paper introduces a unique multimodal, dynamic indoor navigation service for indoor spaces. The novelty of this service lies in its seamless integration with outdoor routers, paving the way for a comprehensive door-to-door trip planner. The service's indoor multimodality is a key focus, considering accessibility options profiling and incorporating limited vehicular paths (e.g., internal buses in airports). The service's indoor dynamism is another standout feature involving real-time monitoring of events within the navigation path. The integration with outdoor routers is a significant achievement, primarily through the establishment of common interconnection points (shared points where indoor and outdoor navigation systems can exchange data) and a common data format structure (a standardised way of representing and exchanging navigation data). The proposed navigation service was put to the test in three real deployments at Berlin Tegel (TXL), Berlin Schönefeld (SXF), and Palma International (PMI) airports. Users travelling between these cities experienced the system's rapid detection of mechanical problems (e.g., travellators or elevators out of order) and incidents (e.g., temporarily non-navigable areas). The service's integration with other travel assistants and services, such as evaluating waiting times at check-in counters and security checkpoints, provided more accurate estimations of indoor navigation travel time and helped avoid agglomeration. These successful real-world validations underscore the service's effectiveness and reliability. The findings indicate that this innovative service significantly improves the travel experience by enhancing the planning and scheduling of movements from origin to destination. The validation showed an increase in travel efficiency, reduced wait times, and better accessibility options for travellers, underscoring the practical benefits of the proposed door-to-door navigation system.
 
Received: 22 May 2024 | Revised: 11 July 2024 | Accepted: 18 July 2024 
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work. 
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Benjamin Molina: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization. Carlos E. Palau: Conceptualization, Investigation, Resources, Writing - review & editing, Supervision, Project administration, Funding acquisition. Jaime Calvo-Gallego: Conceptualization, Investigation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing.
Evaluation of antibiotic sensitivity pattern in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Dhiraj Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Authors: singel Harsh vinubhai
Published: July 2024

INTRODUCTION- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a straight or slightly curved, motile gram-negative bacilli, strict aerobe that belongs to the family Pseudomonadaceae. It represents a phenomenon of antibiotic resistance and exhibits all known mutational and enzymatic mechanisms of bacterial resistance thus imperilling the selection of appropriate treatment
Bacteriological Profile and Antibiotics Sensitivity Pattern of Urinary Tract Infection Patient in Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: SINGEL HARSH VINUBHAI
Published: July 2024

Introduction- The Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) leading bacterial infection, mostly occur in all the community and hospital setups irrespective with their age and gender . At least half of women get experiences of urinary tracts infection for once in the life , due to anatomical structure of female urogenital system.
Media Narratives Beyond the Headlines: A Review on Global Media Coverage of the COP15 UN Biodiversity Summit
Authors: Panda Bichitrananda
Published: July 2024

Global media narratives refer to how international news outlets frame and present stories, shaping public perception and discourse on significant events like the COP15 UN Biodiversity Summit. This includes the themes, tones, and emphases used by different media sources to convey the importance, implications, and outcomes of such global events. This study explores global media coverage and narratives during the COP15 summit in December 2022, aiming to analyze dominant themes presented by international media, identify differences in reporting approaches among major outlets, and evaluate the influence of these narratives on public awareness and policy discourse regarding biodiversity. Using content analysis, the research studies news from various outlets to identify and quantify key themes such as ecological urgency, economic implications, policy negotiations, and scientific discoveries. Comparative analysis highlights variations in coverage focus, tone, and depth, revealing how regional contexts and media ownership influence reporting styles. Findings indicate that while some media outlets prioritize policy negotiations and economic implications, others emphasize ecological urgency and scientific findings, leading to varied public and policy responses. This research underscores the critical role of media in shaping public understanding and influencing policy debates on biodiversity. By providing insights into effective reporting practices, the study aims to enhance the quality of environmental journalism and foster informed public and policy engagement with biodiversity issues, contributing to the broader discourse on environmental communication and the power of media narratives in addressing global environmental challenges.
Prevalence Of Core Muscle Weakness In 18-25 Years College Going Students–A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: k Kadiervel
Published: July 2024

The core is referred as a muscular box that works as a unit to stabilize the body and the spine. Where the core muscle involves the muscles of hip and trunkand it helps to maintain the stability of the pelvis and spine. When the core muscles function normally, they can maintain the segmental stability, protect the spine and reduce the stress impacting on the intervertebral disc and the lumbar vertebrae. Core stability is very importantfor stabilization and mobilization and also helps for upper and lower extremity function andit provides the balance and local strength to reduce the back injuries. Core muscle weakness is due to prolonged adaptation and faulty posture and lack of physical activity may lead to excessive load on the lumbar spine and back, poor endurance of muscles, instability of lower extremity and muscular imbalance.
Omics Approaches For Understanding Plant Adaptation To Climate Change
Authors: Lallawmzuali Gospel
Published: July 2024

Background: The climate change can be noticed through the effects of it on the species worldwide, so knowledge of plant's adaptation to the change is a must. This research is applied through a critical omics method, which is a system that is designed to recognize the molecular mechanisms of the plants' adaptability.
Legal Mechanisms for the Protection of Juvenile Delinquents in Algerian Legislation
Authors: Louiza Nedjar
Published: July 2024

Both the child at risk and the juvenile delinquent are considered victims, regardless of whether they are the perpetrator or the victim of a crime. Modern legal policy views the child at risk as a victim of both personal and environmental factors, as well as other individuals. This impacts their personality, sense of self, and security first, and their behavior that masks the crime second. These two types of children represent two sides of the same coin, and neither can be solely labeled as a victim or a criminal. Consequently, the Algerian legislature has adopted the concept of the "child at risk." Due to the ongoing debate surrounding this concept, the same legislature has established legal protection for children by enacting a well-defined and comprehensive law, considered closer to ideal, dedicated solely to serving children. This law, referred to as Law 15-12 concerning the Protection of the Child, is complemented by various other legislative texts.
Profiling Practices in the Context of Anti-Terrorism Prevention Strategies: Acceptable or Controversial Anticipatory Measures
Authors: Fayza Djenidi
Published: July 2024

In the face of the constant threat and severity of terrorist acts that continue to claim an increasing number of victims, the international community is incessantly exposed to such dangers. Anticipating certain early interventions conducted by security and law enforcement services in the European Union member states, such as profiling practices, has become essential for identifying individuals on the path to radicalization or violent extremism.
The effect of the integrated training method with an intermittent method on speed endurance and anaerobic capacities of football players under 19 years
Authors: Benrekia Abed
Published: July 2024

The study aims to determine the impact of the intermittent integrated training method on speed endurance and anaerobic capacities. For this purpose, we used an experimental approach on a sample consisting of 13 football players under 19 years old, deliberately selected. To collect data, we used the Student's t-test for a single sample. After collecting and statistically processing the results, significant differences were found at a 0.5 level in favor of the experimental group, recommending the use of similar exercises to competitive conditions during different preparation stages.
The issue of differences in personality traits among young drug addicts in Algeria in light of the variable of the number of relapses - a field study
Authors: Khadidja ABDERRAHIM
Published: July 2024

The current study aims to investigate the differences in the personality traits of young drug addicts in Algerian society in light of the variable of the number of relapses (never relapsed before, relapsed once, relapsed twice, relapsed three times).
DEVELOPMENTAL CURRICULUM AS A SOURCE OF LEARNING STRATEGIES IN THE FORMATION OF MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Mavrić Mina
Published: July 2024

The development curriculum was created as a supplement to the long-known teaching plan and program according to which educators are guided in planning teaching and the goals to be achieved. The work is based on the positive and necessary properties of compiling and using the curriculum within the planning of strategies for learning mathematical concepts in preschool children, as knowledge and skills that are difficult to master and present in a natural and spontaneous way.
Developing Lexical Competence in Second-Year Middle School Learners
Authors: Machou Fatima Zahra
Published: July 2024

This article aims to highlight the usefulness of storytelling in vocabulary development for middle secondary school. The aim of this study is to improve the vocabulary skills of learner’s .In order to respond to the problem, an experiment is conducted in the classroom proposing a variety of stories .The results suggest that exposure to stories tailored to students’ reading levels can be beneficial in improving their lexical skills.
DR. BR AMBEDKAR'S VISION FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION: A BLUEPRINT FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA
Authors: YOGANANDHAM G
Published: July 2024

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution, envisioned a society rooted in gender equality and social justice. His pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for the empowerment of women and the marginalized sections of society.
Evaluative Study of Executive Function (Planning) and Difficulties in Handwriting and Spelling among Students with Writing Learning Disabilities
Authors: BELKHIRI Wafa
Published: July 2024

This investigation seeks to appraise executive function (specifically planning abilities) and to identify the presence of handwriting and spelling challenges among fourth-grade students diagnosed with writing learning disabilities. Furthermore, it explores the intricate association between the executive function of planning and the observed handwriting and spelling abilities within the sampled cohort.
Sociological Approach to Drugs as Youth Risk: From the Traditional Image to the Digital Phenomenon
Authors: Latreche Fairouz
Published: July 2024

This study rigorously investigates both traditional and digital drug modalities, assessing which is perceived as more perilous among the youth. It delves into the motivations for initiating drug use in both forms and elucidates the resultant symptoms. Employing a descriptive methodology, the research utilized interviews for data gathering and a case study approach for detailed analysis.
The Level of Metacognitive Thinking Skills among Bachelor's Students in Psychology, Educational Sciences, and Speech Therapy Department at Jijel University
Authors: MEDJIDER BILAL
Published: July 2024

The study aimed to reveal the level of metacognitive thinking skills as a whole, and the level of its three dimensions (planning, control and monitoring, evaluation) among bachelor's students in Psychology Department, Education Sciences, and Speech Therapy at Jijel University, and to know the differences in the level of metacognitive thinking skills according to the variable of the academic level, and the variable of the academic specialization.