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Role of Religious Orientation for the relationship between self-compassion and Psychological well-being of youth
Authors: Begum Raheela , Parwez Saima , Bibi Wilayat , Fatima Iram
Published: May 2022

For any person, no matte at which age, peace, hope, and satisfaction are the priorities. Especially when it comes to adulthood or later, the people remain in search of self-compassion (Khan & Kawa, 2015; Lawler-Row, et al., 2005). Different people have different views regarding achieving satisfaction, and thus scholars have also debated in this field from different perspectives (Maltby, Day, & Lewis, 2010). Some of them found positive co-relation between self-compassion, whereas some indicated the strongest relationship between self-compassion and psychological well-being (Dyke, Glenwick, Cecero, & Kim, 2009). However, some of the authors have highlighted that psychological well-being and self-compassion is highly based on spirituality and religiousness (Khashab, Khashab, Mohammadi, Zarabipour, & Malekpour, 2015). Spirituality and religiousness have been playing an important part in humans’ life, and are generally associated with human satisfaction (Toussaint, Marschall, & Williams, 2012). It is a belief of all, no matter belonging to which religion, that God has given them life with a purpose (Ismail & Desmukh, 2012). God has guided the human being through different Prophets that life is given to bring positive change in the society, and thus it is obligatory to follow ethical and moral rules of life, in order to keep peace and happiness in the regions (Lawler-Row, et al., 2005). The people are guided to tell truth, forgive others, help the nations, remove hunger, smile, spread happiness, remain positive, be ethical, and morally deal with others in society (Yang, Zhang, & Kou, 2016). When people follow their religious guidelines, they find them being forgiven by God and feel as achieved something marvelous in their lives (Dyke, Glenwick, Cecero, & Kim, 2009; Lawler-Row, et al., 2005). This is what gave them psychological peace and keep them satisfied (Koenig & Larson, 2001).
A Review Paper on: Benefits and Challenges of DevOps Developer and Modern Era
Authors: Jamal Nargis
Published: May 2022

DevOps is the well-known modern methodology that most organizations used to optimize their business for better production and updated software. Nowadays, DevOps get popular due to many benefits such as Faster Deployment, Enhance the Entire Business, Optimizing the Software Quality, Stable Work Environment. Increase in Automation Efficiency, Improvement in Product Quality, Speed and Stability with Continuous Software Delivery, Less Cost of Production, Quick & Reliable Problem-Solving Strategies, and Teams Unity for Faster Production. To provide these benefits, the DevOps cycle plays an important role. On the Other hand, DevOps Implementation and adoption also come across some challenges. So, the association that wanted to adopt this methodology in their companies have to tackle these challenges. Common challenges that we studied during the review articles are Toolset Clash among Dev & Ops, Difference between the Dev and Ops Mentality, Moving from Infrastructure to Microservices, High Focus on Tools, Opposition to Change.
Theories and Complexity of Second Language Acquisition
Authors: Atta Anum
Published: May 2022

Skill building hypothesis are always in rivalry with other powerful Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theories for instance the comparison of the most powerful hypothesis – Comprehension Hypothesis against its skill-building rivals – Output and Interaction hypothesis. The output of any target language depends on the editing of the output of the acquired language. This research paper also attempts to argue the explanation of SLA in the light of recognized attempts. The article attempts to take a different perspective that leads to a deeper and broader SLA process. The inherent ability, contributing factors and conditions make SLA an evidence based complex system. To prove this prospect, different SLA theories have been reviewed for their SLA treatment as all of them have posed a different perspective on Second Language Acquisition. The learning experiences of the second language learners have been studied in the light of multiple hypothesis such as Acculturation, Behaviorism, Connectionism, Interaction, Universal Grammar, Comprehension, Output hypothesis etc. Throughout, from researching the topic to its finalization the SLA has been considered for its complexity as explained through different theories / hypothesis.
Teshuvah and the Return to Goodness: Emmanuel Levinas’ Concept of Forgiveness in the Religious Dimension
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas Graduate School, Mencias Patrick Andre ,   Pangasinan State University
Published: May 2022

This paper explores Emmanuel Levinas’ concept of Teshuvah or Forgiveness in the Religious/ Judaic Tradition. Levinas wrote the idea of forgiveness in two distinct occasions, in different writings. While the other concept of Forgiveness is named as “pardon” that is written in his major work Totality and Infinity, this paper explores the notion of Teshuvah from the commentary he made in the colloquium organized by the Ecole Normale Israelite Orientale in 1963. In addition to the discussion, while the paper is focused on understanding the notion of Teshuvah, it will also highlight Levinas’ ethical responsibility as his form of critique and reevaluation of the Teshuvah from its prescriptive and conditional nature, towards an ethics that is for-the-Other. The discussion of the paper will be as follows, first, it will introduce the main text where Levinas’ mentions the idea of Teshuvah in Towards the Other as to understand how it is written and interpreted by Levinas. Second, is to retell the stories from the Talmud where the lesson on Teshuvah is found and what the ideas are that stem out of it. Third, is to expose Levinas’ critique and commentary of each story. And finally the paper shall conclude as to how the concept of Teshuvah can be understood in a better light as it is complimented with Levinas’ analysis on Ethical Responsibility.
Traffic Light Controller System for Emergency Vehicles using Internet of Things
Authors: Singh Kamna , Bajaj Karan , Verma Chetan , Bhardwaj Mayank , Mathpal Rohan
Published: May 2022

Now days, with evolving technology, internet grows rapidly. IoT i.e. Internet of things is a technology which connects everything to everything. This paper presents optimistic solutions,that how any object or anything can be connected over the network with IoT technologies and achieves a desired output. This paper introduces a concept that if emergency vehicles like ambulance or fire truck are on the way to their destination then traffic light will be almost negligible for that type of vehicle. We proposed some algorithms which shows that how different sensors connected with physical devices and provides desired solutions and an approach in the form of algorithm (step by step solution) to connect Node MCU ESP 8266(development board or firmware) with Arduino IDE which provide low power battery operated applications or prototyping of IoT devices.
Public willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alamri Abdulrahman , Alshahrani Noura Ali , Al Bakita Alaa Abdulrahman , Alqahtani Anhar saud , Alshahrani Jamilah Hassan Aldaleel , Alshahrani Maram saad
Published: May 2022

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has scattered globally across the world leaving millions infected and hundreds of thousands of dead. Immunization programs appeared to be the only effective strategy to end the pandemic which is achieved when there are high rates of acceptance and coverage. To achieve that, it is important to realize Saudis’ concept and risk perceptions about COVID-19, and acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine. Aim: to assess public willingness and preparedness with their attitude to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all available population in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from participants using pre-structured electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire included the following data: participants socio-demographic data information regarding covid-19 experience and infection among participants. The last section covered items of participants’ intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Results: The study included 2,227 participants whose ages ranged from 18 to 62 years old with mean age of 31.7 ± 11.3 years old. Exactly 70.2% of the participants were females and 48.4% were single. Exactly 26.2% had chronic health problems. About 60% of the participants reported their agreement to have the covid-19 vaccine if available. The most reported causes for refusing taking the vaccine for those who refused, were fear of side effects (66.7%), followed by fear of safety issue (49.4%), and fear of efficacy issue (32.4%). More than half (57.3%) of the respondents agreed that Vaccination is a good idea because it makes them feel less anxious about getting COVID-19 infection. Also, 60.4% agreed that vaccination reduces my chances of catching COVID-19 or its complications. Conclusions: In conclusion, the study revealed that acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia is somewhat good but not sufficient to have the recommended herd immunity. It is affected by the effectiveness of the vaccine, safety of the vaccine, being taken by others, and history of getting infection or experienced death due to covid-19. Key words: Covid-19, corona virus, vaccine, willing, acceptance, attitude, population, barriers, determinants
A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Knowledge of Oral Health Problems Among Diabetes Patients in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Malibari Afnan A. , Al-Jehani Mariann H. , Qattan Dareen A. , Alharbi Noor S. , Alharbi Morooj H. , Bin Yahib Hanan S. , Alzahrani Abdullah M
Published: May 2022

Objectives: The aims of this study were:1) to assess the awareness of diabetes and its systemic and oral complications among adults with diabetes in Saudi Arabia, 2) to evaluate their behaviors toward maintaining proper oral hygiene and factors associated with adequate oral health knowledge, and 3) to identify what recommendations and improvements are needed in diabetic clinics in KSA. Methods: A validated questionnaire of six parts was distributed online to include all diabetes patients in Saudi Arabia. After applying the criteria, 400 diabetes responses were included. The data was analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 24. Descriptive statistics, univariate and multivariate analysis were used to report the results. Results: Participants’ responses showed that older aged patients with type 2 diabetes and the longer duration of diabetes had higher levels of awareness regarding oral health. However, their knowledge about being at high risk for oral diseases was low compared to their awareness regarding systemic complications. Relatively lower percentages of the participants (55.9%) were aware that diabetes can make teeth and gums worse and that gum disease makes it harder to control blood sugar (24.8%). Almost two thirds of the individuals believed that they should have regular visits to dental clinics, but many barriers were identified for their irregularity or no visits. With regards to the participants’ source of information, 52% learned from health care providers, and 50% from the internet. Conclusions: Our study revealed comparatively better results of awareness than previous studies reported in Saudi Arabia, however not to the desired standard. Therefore, both dentists and all healthcare providers should be encouraged to take the responsibility to promote proper oral hygiene practices among their diabetic patients in order to reduce the risk of having periodontal diseases. Further research is required to identify obstacles preventing those patients from having regular dentist visits. Key words: Diabetes, oral health, periodontal disease, awareness, Saudi Arabia
AS ROCHAS COMO ELEMENTOS EDIFICANTES E DECORATIVOS NA IGREJA DO CARAÇA, QUADRILÁTERO FERRÍFERO, MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Penha Ulisses Cyrino , Palú Lauro , Neves Mônica Pessoa , Moraes Marcelo
Published: May 2022

A igreja de Nossa Senhora Mãe dos Homens, ou igreja do Caraça está localizada no santuário homônimo, a 121 quilômetros de Belo Horizonte, em uma Reserva Particular de Patrimônio Natural. Esta edificação integra o conjunto tombado em 1955, pelo órgão hoje representado pelo Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional e foi inserida na proposta do Geoparque do Quadrilátero Ferrífero, na serra do Caraça, estado de Minas Gerais. Apesar da sua importância turística, histórica e religiosa, a igreja não dispõe de um estudo sobre a caracterização e a origem dos materiais pétreos utilizados como elementos estruturantes e de decoração. Por meio de trabalhos de campo, descrições macroscópicas, estudo de estruturas sedimentares e de conteúdos fossilíferos, da comparação destas rochas com as descritas na literatura e da leitura de registros históricos, são levantadas hipóteses acerca das suas proveniências e acessos ao Caraça, estes remontando aos séculos XVIII e XIX. A maioria das rochas utilizadas é do próprio Quadrilátero Ferrífero, como o quartzito, os mármores e as rochas metaultramáficas (metadunitos e esteatitos), exceto a ardósia da Bacia do Bambuí e as rochas importadas, como a ardósia dos Pirineus e o calcário português de Lioz. Por essas e outras características, as rochas empregadas na construção da igreja do Caraça entram na classificação de elementos da geodiversidade, e a igreja como um todo representa a mais antiga arquitetura neogótica em cantaria aplicada em igreja do Brasil.
Kooperation, Koproduktion und Gemeinwirtschaft im ländlichen Raum: Eine Bestandsaufnahme zu deren Entwicklungen und Merkmalen
Authors: Friedländer Benjamin
Published: May 2022

Regionalentwicklung und öffentliche Aufgabenerfüllung im ländlichen Raum sind bestimmende gesellschaftspolitische Themen. Die Folgen des demografischen Wandels erschweren es, ein tragfähiges Angebot an Infrastruktureinrichtungen und Leistungen der Daseinsvorsorge sicherzustellen. Diese Situation berührt Fragen nach der Rolle von Kooperation, Koproduktion und Gemeinwirtschaft. Auf Grundlage einer Literatur- und Dokumentenanalyse sowie ergänzender Expertengespräche wird der Frage nachgegangen, welche Entwicklungen und Probleme sich in der Koproduktion öffentlicher Leistungen abzeichnen und welche Bedeutung öffentliche Unternehmen, insbesondere kommunale Wohnungsunternehmen, für Aufgabenerfüllung und Regionalentwicklung im ländlichen Raum haben.
New Trends in Preparation, Bio Distribution, and Pharmacokinetics of Radiopharmaceuticals in Diagnosis and Research
Authors: Albander Hasna , Ibrahim Aljalis Maisoon
Published: May 2022

Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive compounds which have a bound radionuclide in their structure. It is used to direct the radionuclide to a location to be treated or to obtain images. Nuclear medicine is the science that in the charge of employing radiopharmaceuticals, which is very useful support for medicine assisting in several diagnoses and treatments for cancer. The main aim of this work is to shed lights on the main radionuclides and metal complexes which are used as radiopharmaceuticals. Radiopharmaceuticals are compounds of technetium (99mTc) is considered as the main metal complexes like sodium pertechnetate and methylenediphosphonate MDP99mTc and other compounds which used in nuclear medicine for diagnosis such as: (1) indium (111In); (2) thallium (201Tl); (3) gallium (67Ga, 68Ga); (4) iodine (123I and 131I); (5) chromium (51Cr); (6) sulfur (35S); (7) phosphorus (32P); (8) a18F. They are very important in the early diagnosis for several diseases such as cancer, kidney, cardiovascular, liver. Generally, technetium compounds are main radiopharmaceuticals, widely all over the word.
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Authors: M. Patil Sachin
Published: May 2022

Pneumonia acquired during hospitalization is called nosocomial pneumonia (NP). Nosocomial pneumonia is divided into two types. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) refers to hospital-acquired pneumonia, whereas ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) refers to ventilator-associated pneumonia. Most clinical literature stresses VAP’s importance and associated mortality and morbidity, whereas HAP is not given enough attention even while being the most common cause of NP. HAP, like VAP, carries a high mortality and morbidity. HAP is the commonest cause of mortality from hospital-acquired infections. HAP is a common determinant for intensive care unit (ICU) admits with respiratory failure. Recent research has identified definite risk factors responsible for HAP. If these are prevented or modified, the HAP incidence can be significantly decreased with improved clinical outcomes and lesser utilization of the health care resources. The prevention approach will need multiple strategies to address the issues. Precise epidemiological data on HAP is deficient due to limitations of the commonly used diagnostic measures. The diagnostic modalities available in HAP are less invasive than VAP. Recent infectious disease society guidelines have stressed the importance of HAP by removing healthcare-associated pneumonia as a diagnosis. Specific differences exist between HAP and VAP, which are gleaned over in this chapter.
Use of Natural Safiot Clay for the Removal of Chemical Substances from Aqueous Solutions by Adsorption: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study
Authors: El Kassimi Aziz , El Haddad Mohammadine , Laamari Rachid , El Himri Mamoune , Achour Youness , Yazid Hicham
Published: May 2022

The main objective of this work was to investigate the potential of Natural Safiot Clay (NSC), as an adsorbent for the removal of two cationic dyes such as Basic Blue 9 (BB9) and Basic Yellow 28 (BY28) from single and binary systems in aqueous solutions. For this, the effects of three factors controlling the adsorption process, such as initial dye concentration, adsorbent dose, and initial pH on the adsorption extent, were investigated and examined. The natural safiot clay was characterized using the following technique: energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), DRX, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and pH of the point of zero charge (pHZPC). Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy results indicate high percentages of Silica and Alumina. FT-IR spectrum identified kaolinite as the major mineral phase in the presence of quartz, calcite, and dolomite. The quantum theoretical study confirms the experimental results, through the study of the global and local reactivity and the electrophilicity power of the dyes. The electrophilicity power of dyes affects the removal efficiency. The theoretical study proves that BB9 (ω = 6.178) is more electrophilic than BY28 (ω = 2.480) and more interactions with surface sites. The results of the molecular dynamics simulation indicate that the dyes are adsorbed parallel to the surface of natural Safi clay (kaolinite), implying the strong interaction with the kaolinite atoms. All the results of quantum chemistry calculations and simulations of molecular dynamics are in perfect agreement with the results of the experimental study.
Perspective Chapter: Transitioning to Transgender – How Can We Help?
Authors: E. Cress Phaedra
Published: May 2022

Change is not easy in a professional environment and it is even more challenging in our personal lives. In this chapter, I explore how we can all become champions of the transgender population. My interest in the transgender population started 3 years ago when my child came out as transgender. My daughter is now a son and I have become an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. I have learned to embrace the journey and am continuously learning how I can support and elevate the transgender community in myriad ways. I share the experiences that have shaped my life recently with the hope it might help others, particularly parents of transgender children, understand one simple idea: “you are not alone”.
Infrared Nano-Focusing by a Novel Plasmonic Bundt Optenna
Authors: Awad Ehab
Published: May 2022

Infrared optical detection devices such as photodetectors, solar cells, cameras, and microbolometers are becoming smaller in size with a tiny active area in the range of a few micrometers or even nanometers. That comes at the expense of a smaller aperture area of the device, and in turn inefficient collection of infrared energy. Therefore, infrared plasmonic optical antennas are becoming essential to efficiently collect optical energy from free space and concentrate it down to the device’s tiny area. However, it is desirable to develop plasmonic antennas with a broad bandwidth, polarization insensitivity, wide field-of-view, and reasonable plasmonic losses. That ensures collection of most incident infrared radiation and enhancement of power absorption efficiency. In this chapter, some types of plasmonic antennas are explored with an emphasis on innovative type of optical antenna called Bundt Optenna. We investigate Bundt Optenna design and optimization. This antenna has a novel shape that looks like a Bundt baking pan and it is made of gold. Several Bundt unit cells can be arranged in a periodic array that is placed on top of a thin-film infrared absorbing layer. The Bundt Optenna utilizes surface plasmons to squeeze both electric and magnetic fields of infrared radiation down to a 50 nm wide area, thus enhancing absorption efficiency within an underneath thin-film layer. The Optenna demonstrates polarization insensitivity and ultra-broad bandwidth with a large fractional bandwidth within the near, short-wave, and mid-wave infrared bands. It also shows a remarkable enhanced power absorption efficiency and a wide field-of-view.
A Plea for Mixed Methods Research in the Field of Counseling
Authors: Rohr Dirk
Published: May 2022

We need more research in counseling if we want to strengthen counseling as a profession and if we want to implement counseling in mental health systems. Thus, the research should be multiple dimensional. This chapter is a plea for mixed-methods research (MMR) designs in the field of counseling. Even if MMR is very elaborate, it is worth doing. By way of example, I would like to briefly outline three of my projects, using MMR. The first one is a mixed methods research study on the video-based counseling method Marte Meo. The second project is one concerning genograms. Genograms are an integral part of therapy and counseling. The third MMR project is an elaborate research project which we carry out on behalf of the “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Beratung”, the German National Association for Counseling (Member of the European Association for Counseling, EAC, and the International Association for Counseling, IAC) to develop a German qualifications framework for Counseling—in the context of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Finally, I refer to Guetterman et al. who provide some empirical evidence for researchers who wish to take full advantage of mixed methods to address pressing clinical and public health issues.
Cost estimate for filling with different motor fuels in freighting by light-duty vehicles
Authors: Banket Mikhail , Shapoval Dmitry , Eychler Ivan , Pogulyaeva Irina , Aleshkov Denis
Published: May 2022

The use of natural gas as a motor fuel in road transport can significantly reduce fuel costs and the adverse environmental impact of motor vehicles. However, an insufficiently developed infrastructure for compressed natural gas (CNG) constrains the growth in the number of natural gas-powered road transport enterprises. The limited number of automobile gas-filling compressor stations (AGFCS) increases the mileage of motor vehicles, which reduces the efficiency of natural gas use in road transport. This study aims to assess the costs of filling with different types of motor fuel regarding the overall costs of road freight. The scientific novelty of the work lies in establishing the dependence of costs for filling with motor fuel on the operational performance of vehicles and the development of fueling infrastructure of specific motor fuel types. For the first time, the authors evaluated the share of fueling costs for light-duty vehicles (LDVs) for different hydrocarbon fuels regarding the costs associated with the transportation process. It was found that the share of fueling costs varies depending on the type of hydrocarbon fuel used and can range from 1.5 to 15%, depending on the fueling infrastructure development. The results obtained can be used in decision-making on choosing the fuel type in the transportation process by LDVs to minimize overall costs.
Genetic predictors of radiation-induced morbidity in prostate cancer patients
Authors: Stanić Jelena , Stanković Vesna , Voštinić Snežana , Nikitović Marina
Published: May 2022

Cancer survivors often face adverse effects of treatment, which have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. Normal-tissue side effects following radiotherapy (RT), as one of therapeutic modalities, are common and may seriously affect quality of life which is especially important in long-term prostate cancer (PC) survivors. Upgrading in our knowledge in radiation biology have led to the better understanding that genetics plays a significant role in determining a patient's predisposition to developing late RT toxicity, leading to the new field of research called "radiogenomics". With the evolution of DNA sequencing technologies and genomic analysis, radiogenomics made an appearance as a state-of-the-art science in the field of personalized medicine with the goal of detection the genetic determinants RT adverse reactions. A single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) - based assay could be used to predict the risk of RT side effects along with clinical features and treatment factors. Several SNPs have been identified that are associated with late radiation-induced morbidity in PC patients. Most importantly, these SNPs make up genes expressed in the tissues that are likely at the root of these symptoms, including the bladder, rectum, and small intestine, which are most exposed in PC RT. Furthermore, genome-wide association studies are likely to lead to an increasing number of genetic polymorphisms that can predict long-term RT complications. Finally, radiogenomics attempts to predict which PC patients will show radiosensitivity, so that radiation oncologists, as well as surgeons, can change treatment accordingly in order to reduce side effects or increase the RT effectiveness.
Sympathizing with the radical right: Effects of mainstream party recognition and control of prejudice
Authors: Ekholm Kalle , Bäck Hanna , Renström Emma A.
Published: May 2022

The electoral success of radical right parties throughout Western Europe is the biggest change to these formerly stable party systems. Several studies have identified that mainstream parties can shape the trajectory of radical right parties. Our aim is to contribute to this literature, and to investigate if and how radical right parties gain from mainstream party recognition. Theoretically, we draw on the literature that has suggested that when aiming to explain the legitimization of radical right parties, we need to consider that many individuals in Western Europe are influenced by an anti-prejudice norm when forming preferences towards such parties. We hypothesize that when mainstream parties signal that it is acceptable to associate with radical right parties’ they challenge the anti-prejudice norm that dissuade voters from such parties. In addition, individuals with lower internal motivation to control prejudice (IMCP) are more susceptible to be affected by mainstream party recognition of radical right parties as those with high IMCP have a stronger internalized anti-prejudice norm. We evaluate the effects of changes in the normative context in a survey experiment (N = 1133) by manipulating mainstream party legitimization of a radical right party, the Sweden Democrats, before the Swedish parliamentary election in 2018. Our results suggest that when mainstream parties challenge the anti-prejudice norm, individuals are more likely to sympathize with radical right parties. Moreover, the effect of mainstream party recognition is moderated by IMCP – individuals with a low motivation to appear non-prejudiced are more influenced by mainstream party legitimization of a radical right party.
Calidad, satisfacción y valor percibido en usuarios de servicios deportivos en México
Authors: Reyes Robles Marina , Ceballos Gurrola Oswaldo , Medina Rodríguez Rosa Elena , Rojo Villa Jesús Alfredo , López Esquerra Luis Ernesto
Published: May 2022

The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality, satisfaction and perceived value of users of sports services and facilities according to gender, age and educational level, as well as to establish predictive models of perceived quality, perceived value and satisfaction. A total of 481 users participated, 58% of whom were men and 42% women, with a mean age of 17.73 ± 5.40. The EPOD2 instrument was used, consisting of perceived quality (20 items), satisfaction (4 items) and perceived value with one item. The highest rated factors of perceived quality were the staff 4.17 ± .87 and trainer 3.92 ± 1.13, and the lowest rated factor was the facilities 3.18 ± 1.26. Satisfaction and perceived value also received positive ratings. There were significant differences  according to gender, age and educational level. Finally, a significant relationship was found between perceived quality and perceived value, as well as between perceived value and satisfaction.

El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la calidad, satisfacción y valor percibido de los usuarios de servicios e instalaciones deportivas en función del sexo, edad y nivel de estudios, así como establecer modelos de predicción de la calidad percibida, el valor percibido y la satisfacción. Participaron 481 usuarios de los cuales el 58% son hombres y 42% mujeres, con una edad media 17.73 ± 5.40. Se utilizó el instrumento EPOD2 compuesto por calidad percibida (20 ítems), satisfacción (4 ítems) y valor percibido con un ítem. Los factores mejor valorados de calidad percibida fue el personal 4.17 ± .87 y entrenador 3.92 ± 1.13, y el factor menos valorado son las instalaciones 3.18 ± 1.26. La satisfacción y valor percibido igualmente recibieron valoraciones positivas. Se registraron diferencias significativas en función del sexo, edad y nivel de estudios. Finalmente, se encontró una relación significativa de la calidad percibida y el valor percibido; además entre el valor percibido y la satisfacción.
Remote work: Effects on Nordic people, places and planning 2021-2024
Authors:   Nordregio, Randall Linda , Ormstrup Vestergård Louise , Rohrer Lisa , Huynh Diana , Lidmo Johannes , Stjernberg Mats , Weber Ryan , Sigurjonsdottir Hjördis Rut , Guðmundsdóttir Hjördis , Kivi Linda
Published: May 2022

This report is the first outcome of the project Remote work: Effects on Nordic people, places and planning 2021-2024. Its primary aim is to provide a broad understanding of the current situation (May, 2022) regarding remote work in the Nordic countries, particularly with relation to potential urban and regional development effects. It provides insight into emerging trends in the countries based on Nordic research, statistical data, and stakeholder interviews. Further, it considers the national level policy frameworks that “set the stage” for the development of remote work practices in the Nordic countries.
Introduktion
Authors: Jacobsen Sara Jul
Published: May 2022

Radikal islamisme, jihadisme, militant Islamisme og (jihadi-)salafisme. Artiklerne i dette nummer af Tidsskrift for Islamforskning anvender forskellige termer, men er centreret omkring samme emne: En religiøs ideologi, som her går under fællesbetegnelsen ekstrem islamisme. Et emne, der de seneste år har haft stor akademisk såvel som offentlig og politisk interesse, men som ikke hidtil har været omdrejningspunkt for nærværende tidsskrift. Dette særnummer præsenterer således en række artikler, der på forskellig vis belyser skikkelser af ekstrem islamisme. Artiklerne tapper ind i flere af de mest aktuellediskussioner inden for islamforskningen og diskuterer blandt andet religionens rolle, den politiske samtid og metodologi inden for forskningsområdet.
Ruud Koopmans: Islams forfaldne hus. De religiøse årsager til ufrihed, stagnation og vold
Authors: Stegmann Ricarda , Riexinger Martin , Fibiger Thomas , Kühle Lene
Published: May 2022

Det er usædvanligt, at en anmeldelse har fire forfattere. Denne anmeldelse har da også en lidt usædvanlig baggrund. Da den nederlandske sociolog Ruud Koopmans’ bog Het vervallen huis van de islam. Over de crisis van de islamitische wereld (2019 ) i 2020 udkom i dansk oversættelse, blev den læst ”med stor interesse” af udlændinge- og integrationsminister Mattias Tesfaye. Faktisk fik den en så begejstret modtagelse ikke mindst af Socialdemokratiets udlændingeordfører Rasmus Stoklund (A), at Koopmans blev betegnet som ”socialdemokraternes udlændingeguru”. Da professor Jakob Skovgaard-Petersen skrev en kritisk anmeldelse i Information (Skovgaard-Petersen 2021), kom der ikke alene et gensvar fra Koopmans, men også fra politikere som Liberal Alliances Henrik Dahl, som fra Folketingets talerstol tilsyneladende fortolkede anmeldelsen, som at Skovgaard-Petersen var ”notorisk enøjet”.
A new optimization algorithm based on mimicking the voting process for leader selection
Authors: Trojovský Pavel , Dehghani Mohammad
Published: May 2022

Stochastic-based optimization algorithms are effective approaches to addressing optimization challenges. In this article, a new optimization algorithm called the Election-Based Optimization Algorithm (EBOA) was developed that mimics the voting process to select the leader. The fundamental inspiration of EBOA was the voting process, the selection of the leader, and the impact of the public awareness level on the selection of the leader. The EBOA population is guided by the search space under the guidance of the elected leader. EBOA’s process is mathematically modeled in two phases: exploration and exploitation. The efficiency of EBOA has been investigated in solving thirty-three objective functions of a variety of unimodal, high-dimensional multimodal, fixed-dimensional multimodal, and CEC 2019 types. The implementation results of the EBOA on the objective functions show its high exploration ability in global search, its exploitation ability in local search, as well as the ability to strike the proper balance between global search and local search, which has led to the effective efficiency of the proposed EBOA approach in optimizing and providing appropriate solutions. Our analysis shows that EBOA provides an appropriate balance between exploration and exploitation and, therefore, has better and more competitive performance than the ten other algorithms to which it was compared.
Little Old Lady’s Hernia with Hiatus Hernia- A Case Report
Authors: Fathima N Nasida , Neogi Sushanto , Vats Manu , Elangovan Surya
Published: May 2022

With the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it is not uncommon to see patients who present with respiratory symptoms secondary to an abdominal pathology, being suspected of having COVID-19. Here, authors report a case of an elderly female who presented with recent-onset dyspnoea, shortness of breath, pain abdomen and non passage of flatus and stools. Examination revealed that the patient had tachycardia, tachypnoea, and dyspnoea with an oxygen saturation (SpO2) of 92%. Her abdomen was distended, non tender with no free fluid detected. All the hernial orifices were free. Computed Tomography (CT) scan revealed a left diaphragmatic hernia and a left-sided obturator hernia with obstructed ileal segment. However, intraoperatively a Type IV hiatus hernia was discovered, where the Gastrooesophageal (GE) junction, stomach, colon, and omentum were the contents. This case highlights an unusual clinical presentation of a rare cause of intestinal obstruction and its management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Obstructed obturator hernia is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Adoption Behaviour and Constraints Faced by Farmers Regarding Recommended Plant Protection Practices in Pigeon Pea in Khunti District of Jharkhand
Authors: Kandir Nupoor Sitara , Mazhar Syed H.
Published: May 2022

Plant protection practices is an important aspect to get healthy plant, healthy seed and maximum crop yield. Less knowledge and adoption of recommended plant protection practices is one of the important reasons for low yield of the crop. Hence, the study was undertaken to determine the level of adoption of the recommended plant protection practices that would help farmers to increase the yield. The study was conducted in Khunti district of Jharkhand. A total of 120 respondents were selected randomly from six villages (two each) under three blocks namely, Khunti, Torpa and Arki because area had less productivity than production. The data were collected by interviewing respondents with the help of pre-structured interview schedule and appropriate statistical analysis was done. Descriptive research design was used for the study. The study revealed that majority of respondents (57.5%) belong to middle age group, 71.70% of the respondents were marginal farmers with less than one hectare land as they had fragmented lands, majority of the respondents (56.7%) had low annual income and majority of the respondents mainly interacted with each other on a personal level. The findings also revealed that majority of respondents (46.67%) had low level of adoption towards recommended plant protection practices followed by 35.83 % and 17.5 % medium and high level, respectively. Age, occupation, family size, land holding, annual income, material possession, extension contact and rate of utilization of sources were positive and significantly correlated towards adoption level of the plant protection practices. The study also enlightened the major constraints faced by the farmers of the study area. Some of the major constraints were lack of trainings of scientific cultivation, poor extension contacts, high cost of insecticides and pesticides, unavailability of information and lack of good quality insecticides and pesticides.
Studies on Relative Economics of Apple Nursery Production under Different Weed Management Practices in Kashmir Valley, India
Authors: Haq Asrar Ul , Ali Angrej , Kumar Amit , Khan F. A. , Mir S. A. , Alie B. A. , Mir Fazal M. , Fayaz Fasil
Published: May 2022

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the relative economics of various weed management practices in apple nursery in Kashmir valley, India.

Study Design: A Randomized Complete Block Design with seven treatments and three replications was employed as the experimental design.

Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was laid out at the Experimental Farm, Division of Fruit Science, Faculty of Horticulture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Campus, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India during the year 2020.

Methodology: Seven weed management treatments (manual weeding, pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i. ha-1, pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i. ha-1 + manual weeding, paddy straw mulch-6 cm thick, black polyethylene mulch-200 micron), weed-free and weedy check) were tested in apple nursery (cv. Silver Spur grafted on M9-T337). The input costs and output in terms of monetary values were calculated under different treatments at prevailing market rates. The net return and benefit-cost (B:C) ratio was worked out based on input and output values under each treatment.

Results: The treatment paddy straw mulch showed the highest input cost (₹9543725.90) while black polyethylene mulch resulted the maximum output (17113252.80). The maximum net returns of ₹78,02,726 from grafted apple nursery plants were recorded under black polyethylene mulch with a benefit-cost ratio of 1.83 followed by pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i. ha-1 + manual weeding with net returns of ₹71,60,541 and benefit-cost ratio of 1.77.

Conclusion: Black polyethylene mulch resulted highest net return and B:C ratio, hence it found to be most profitable weed management practice in apple nursery. Pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i. ha-1 + manual weeding can also be considered as alternative weed management option.
A Study on Motivational Factors and Economic Activites of Shg’s in Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Harshitha Maddi , Jahanara .
Published: May 2022

To Empower women and to alleviate poverty in the society SHGs are considered as an important strategy. The present study is exclusively about the empowerment through their entrepreneurial activities of women in East and west Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh through the self-help groups is the objective of this paper. SHG’s play a very important role in improving the socio-economic conditions of women by developing savings and thrift habit, by providing them micro finance at the time of needs and also encouraging micro entrepreneurs. SHGs Bank Linkage Programme is one of the several alternative channels of financial inclusion which help extensively to strengthen the poor specially women folk. Through SHGs, women in rural areas are able to feel financial secured. They come forward by doing economic activities with self-employment like petty shops, tailoring, flower vending, embroidery work etc. The results of the analysis revealed that Economic activities like tailoring and selling of ready- made garments and sarees are mostly carried by women of SHG’s. SHGs have organized many programmes relating to awareness of health and hygiene issues, importance of education for their children, acts pertaining to the safety of women etc.
Partial least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) of Patient Satisfaction on Service Quality in Katsina Public Hospitals
Authors: Suleiman Shamsuddeen , Abdulkadir Yasir
Published: May 2022

This research examines the influence of Hospitals’ service quality on Patient satisfaction in Katsina metropolis, Nigeria. It is a survey research where by questionnaires were randomly administered on patients of four hospitals conveniently selected for the study (General Hosptial Katsina, Federal Medical Centre Katsina, Turai Yaradua Maternity and Children’s hospital and General Amadi Rimi Orthopedic Hospital Katsina). Structural equation modeling technique was employed in this research. Results show that the hospitals’ service quality positively influences patients’ satisfaction at hospitals. The study then concludes that hospitals’ service quality determines patient satisfaction. Patients’ level of satisfaction is increased by improving tangibility reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy dimensions of hospitals service quality.
Awareness and Practice of Birth Preparedness and Complications Readiness among Pregnant Women in the COVID-19 era in Fako Division, Cameroon
Authors: Bobga Tanyi Pride , Eyong Agu Felix , Ambe Ngwa Fabrice , Kanla Wirnkar Jude , Yusinyu Dinayen Dieudonne , Fuh Zuo Beltus , Kwalar Ginyu Innocentia
Published: May 2022

Background:  Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness is a strategy to enhance  the timely use of skilled maternal and neonatal care, especially during childbirth, based on the theory that preparing for childbirth and  readiness for complications reduces delays in obtaining this care and reducing possible  pregnancy risk.  Sustainable Development Goal 3 has as one of its targets  to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 births, with no country having a maternal mortality rate of more than twice the global average.

Following the intensity of the problem, it is necessary to investigate ways to curb marternal mortality which is an essential component which should begin with awareness, and practice of birth preparedness readiness and complications and inturn vital in the management and development of intervention measures.

Objective: of this study was to investigate the awareness and practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Fako Division.

Methods: This was a community -based cross sectional study carried out in the Fako division of the South West Region, Cameroon. 163 pregnant women of ≥28 weeks gestational ages seen at the antenatal consultation units were selected using convenient sampling method. Data collected was analysed with SPSS version 25.0 and Microsoft excel 2010.

Results: Of the 163 pregnant women included in this study, 129 (79.1%) were aware of birth preparedness and complication readiness. 136 (83.4%) had knowledge in recognising danger signs in pregnancy and Vaginal bleeding was the most frequent mentioned danger sign (72.4%). 80(49.1%) had excellent knowledge on danger signs, 59(36.2%) had good knowledge while 24(14.7%) had poor knowledge on key danger sign in pregnancy. The practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness, 47.9% had optimal practice, 37.4% had standard practice while 14.7% had poor practice.

Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed that the awareness of birth preparedness and complication readiness was high. Few pregnant women lacked adequate preparations as required by the BPCR plan. The findings also indicated that the knowledge on danger signs in pregnancy among pregnant women in the BHD are high. Women’s knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy positively influenced their decisions regarding when to seek medical care and when to take appropriate action.
Potential Prospects and Challenges of Smart Contract Diffusion: Case Study of the Computerized School Selection Placement System (CSSPS) in Ghana
Authors: Lartey Solomon
Published: May 2022

The popularity of smart contracts is synonymous with blockchain. However, the blockchain application supersedes smart contracts. Nonetheless, sub-Saharan African countries can benefit from the cost-reduction, risk elimination, and timely execution properties of smart contracts. Therefore, the study assesses the prospects and challenges of diffusing smart contracts in the sub-region. Using the Computer School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) of Ghana Education Services as a case study, the investigation applies 1154 online survey data in a hierarchical logistic regression model to estimate the effects of end-user demographics (students, teachers, parents), the prospects and challenges of the CSSPS on diffusion. The results disclose that although the CSSPS reduces cost and improves efficiency, lack of flexibility, information asymmetry, and inequity in the selection and placement of students is problematic. Further, end-user characteristics had marginal significant effects on the diffusion, the perceived prospects of the CSSPS had strong positive effects on diffusion, and the perceived challenges of the CSSPS had a negative relationship on the diffusion of CSSPS in Ghana. This provides guidelines for the design and the deployment of smart contracts in public and private service delivery in sub-Sahara Africa.