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On the Effectiveness of the System of Delegating the Power of Administrative Punishment
Authors: Yu Xinwei
Published: September 2024

The system of "delegating the power of administrative punishment" established in Article 24 of the "Administrative Punishment Law" breaks through the level restriction of the exercise of administrative punishment power and extends the power of administrative punishment to the grass-roots level to a certain extent, which is an important institutional way to improve the predicament of administrative enforcement power at the grass-roots level. However, with the continuous application of this system, the problem of its effectiveness has become increasingly prominent. In terms of the way and content of empowerment, "urgent need of grass-roots management" and "able to effectively undertake" should be used as the judging criteria for the delegation of administrative punishment power, and provincial subjects should establish a differentiated list of administrative punishment power delegation according to relevant provisions. In the operation of power, we should enhance the undertaking ability of the undertaking subject from the perspective of the establishment of law enforcement agencies in townships (streets) and the allocation of law enforcement personnel, so as to ensure the effective operation of power. In terms of system supervision, we should make clear the subject and way of supervision to prevent the abuse of the power of administrative punishment.
Progress of Applied Research on Patient-reported Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Authors: Liu Yixuan , Li Jiuqun
Published: September 2024

This paper mainly reviews patient-reported outcome assessment tools for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at home and abroad and their application status in the field of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, aiming to provide references for further development of patient-reported outcome assessment tools for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in China and selection of appropriate assessment tools for clinical staff.
Translation Strategies Selection in the Perspective of Translator Behavior Criticism: A Case Study of the Chinese Translation of The Joy Luck Club
Authors: Gong Wenxin
Published: September 2024

The Joy Luck Club, written by the American-born Chinese author Amy Tan, is her breakout novel that garnered attention from both general readers and scholars upon its publication. In terms of Chinese translation, there have been seven versions so far, and various scholars have used multiple theories to compare and analyze the translations of different translators. However, studies that analyze the translation strategies of the earliest translation version (translated by Cheng Naishan) and the latest translation version (translated by Li Jun and Zhang Li) from the perspective of translator behavior criticism are rare. This paper finds that Cheng Naishan tends to use domestication strategies, while Li Jun and Zhang Li adopt a combination of foreignization and domestication strategies in their translation. This is reflected in their actual actions within the "truth-seeking-pragmatism" translator behavior continuum. Li Jun and Zhang Li's translator behavior is higher in both truth-seeking and pragmatism than Cheng Naishan's, showing greater rationality.
Empirical Investigation and Discussion of the Dispute of the Use Right of Homestead
Authors: Guan Jiaxing
Published: September 2024

Under the background of the separation of the three rights of homestead, it is necessary to construct the system of how to transfer the use right of homestead. Through the sorting out and analysis of 92 relevant judgment documents since 2021, it is found that there are practical problems such as the single release form of the use right of homestead, the blocked circulation of the use right of homestead, and the difficulty of guaranteeing farmers' rights and interests. Based on this, through the in-depth study of the dispute focus of the selected cases, the following suggestions are put forward: promote the diversification of the use right of homestead, break through the dilemma of the use right transfer of homestead in the double levels of legislation and justice, and effectively protect the farmers' living rights and income rights. In order to provide effective reference for the use of homestead in practice.
Evaluating the Typographical Features of "Word of the Day" in Online English Learner's Dictionaries Based on a Multimodal Communicative Approach
Authors: Ding Pengbiao
Published: September 2024

The emergence of online electronic dictionaries has brought convenience to English learners. The "Big Five" in English learning dictionaries have kept up with the pace of the times, and have established their own websites which are now working as online dictionaries, so that users can use any device which is connected to the Internet to access consultations for words. On the basis of previous studies, this paper aims to focus the research on "Word of the Day", a section unique to nowadays online dictionaries, and conducts an analysis of this section in the "Big Five" learner's dictionaries from the perspective of multimodality and typographical features.
Research on the System of First Violation without Penalty
Authors: Zhang Haoyu
Published: September 2024

With the continuous deepening of the construction of a digital rule of law government and the implementation of the principle of inclusive and prudent supervision in multiple fields represented by the business sector, the latest revised Administrative Penalty Law of the People's Republic of China in 2021 has for the first time stipulated the first violation without penalty system in Article 33. The "first violation without penalty " system draws on the "minor violation without punishment" system and conforms to the trend of government function transformation, which is a novel measure in the field of administrative law enforcement. In this article, the author will analyze the system from two levels. At the theoretical level, the connotation of the system will be explained through its origin, practical significance, and comparison with "minor non punishment"; At the practical level, analyze the practicality of the system by combining the "first violation without penalty " lists from multiple regions. The author will also analyze the problems that exist during the implementation of the system and provide their own suggestions.
ESTERILIZAÇÃO DE MATERIAIS EM ODONTOLOGIA: PRÁTICA E EDUCAÇÃO PERMANENTE
Authors: Sisdelli Dafne Ferreira , Silva Adriano Machado da , Puga Elisângela Aparecida de Almeida , Vieira Roberta Demacq Fernandes , Salomão Catia Helena Damando
Published: September 2024

Com o aumento da preocupação dos estabelecimentos no que diz respeito à saúde, garantir a integridade dos processos utilizados dentro das instituições públicas e privadas é de suma importância. O cuidado com os riscos de contaminação em serviços de saúde é sempre pauta em diversas reuniões, no qual devemos garantir a segurança para os usuários dos serviços, bem como a segurança dos trabalhadores envolvidos. Com isso a importância da Educação Permanente em Saúde pactuando a aprendizagem e o trabalho. Assim iniciou-se a proposta em analisar como essa estratégia está sendo absorvida pelos profissionais de odontologia na rede municipal pública de Ribeirão Preto – SP. Pensando no atendimento odontológico e trazendo um dos cenários mais propícios a riscos de contaminação, o reprocessamento de artigos fica em destaque, informações referentes à esterilização e de como as normas e as técnicas relativas ao reprocessamento dos artigos vem sendo realizadas, onde são feitas nas próprias unidades de saúde. Trabalhamos em uma pesquisa exploratória com análise do banco de dados da Comissão de Controle de Infecção do que concerne o conhecimento dos profissionais envolvidos na prática relacionada à esterilização de artigos odontológicos. Com o intuito de conhecer a unidade relacionada a este processo após as capacitações adotadas e posteriormente, caso haja a necessidade, sinalizar para a realização novos cursos e atualizações ou apontar indicação para outro tipo de ação. Assim de desenvolver propostas e firmar compromissos bem como ter o entendimento do funcionamento da engrenagem e trazer soluções objetivas para poder imprimir a melhor resposta tratada.
VARIABILIDADE ESPAÇO TEMPORAL DO USO E COBERTURA DO SOLO E SUA RELAÇÃO COM PRODUÇÃO AGRÍCOLA NO MUNICÍPIO DE ACARÁ-PA
Authors: Paiva Rafael da Silva , Ribeiro Reinaldo Matheus Reis , Vitorino Maria Isabel
Published: September 2024

As mudanças no uso e cobertura do solo são consideradas as principais causas de alterações na superfície terrestre. Neste contexto, é perceptível que as questões relacionadas às preocupações ambientais e conservação da biodiversidade estão cada vez mais presentes, levando em conta as diferentes formas de intervenções humanas na superfície. Desta forma, compreender os parâmetros de uso e ocupação no solo em um determinado local ao longo do tempo permite analisar como esse espaço era ocupado e como era a sua relação com o ambiente. Por isso, este estudo analisou as mudanças no uso e cobertura do solo no município de Acará entre 1992 e 2022, por meio da plataforma do Mapbiomas e dados do IGBE. destacando a redução da formação florestal e o aumento da área de pastagem e cultivos agrícolas. Essas mudanças indicam vulnerabilidades ambientais, especialmente devido ao desmatamento e à expansão da dendeicultura. A perda de florestas ameaça os serviços ecossistêmicos e contribui para as mudanças climáticas. A agricultura, embora fundamental para a economia local, apresenta desafios, como a redução na produção de mandioca e a instabilidade na produção de açaí e pimenta-do-reino. Medidas de conservação e manejo sustentável são urgentes para preservar a biodiversidade e garantir o desenvolvimento socioeconômico da região.
PULLING AND JOINING TOGETHER THE EDGES OF DISCONNECTED TEARS ON PAINTINGS
Authors: Вохмянина М.В. , Крылова И.В.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена сравнению отечественных и зарубежных методик стягивания разошедшихся прорывов на картинах. Исследуется структура усадки нитей разрывов холстяной основы. Представляется облегченный аппарат для стягивания и соединения краев разошедшихся разрывов основы, а также основные этапы деликатного состыковывания разошедшихся разрывов холста. Изготовленный аппарат позволяет контролировать натяжение усаженных нитей основы во время стягивания разрыва, когда картина остается на экспозиционном или рабочем подрамнике. Также описывается комбинированная методика стягивания разошедшихся прорывов на примере реставрации нескольких картин.

The article is devoted to the comparison of domestic and foreign methods of pulling together the disconnected edges of tears on paintings. It investigates the structure of shrinkage of threads of the tears in canvas warp. A lightweight device for pulling and joining the edges of disconnected tears is presented, as well as the main steps for delicate joining of disconnected canvas tears. The constructed device allows to control the tension of the shrunken threads during the pulling of the tear, while the painting remains either on an original or working stretcher. A combined method for pulling together disconnected tears is also described, based on the example of restoration of several paintings.
RESTORATION OF THE PAINTING OF THE SOVIET PERIOD “DANCING”
Authors: Пикалова П.Е. , Осетров А.А. , Березина А.С.
Published: September 2024

В данной работе представлен опыт реставрации картины, состояние которой стало результатом непрофессиональной поновительской реставрации. Рассматриваются основные принципы профессиональной реставрации и подчеркивается важность научного подхода к реставрации картин. Приведены исследования и методики, с помощью которых удалось охарактеризовать и удалить неизвестный покровный слой картины. Важной частью приведенного реставрационного процесса стало изучение особенностей и свойств глютиновых клеев.

This work presents the experience of restoration of a painting, the condition of which was the result of unprofessional restoration. The basic principles of professional restoration are considered and the importance of a scientific approach to the restoration of paintings is emphasized. The research and methods by which it was possible to characterize and remove the unknown cover layer of the painting are presented. An important part of the above restoration process was the study of the characteristics and properties of glutinous glues.
Interactive Digital Poetry and Experimental Prospects: A Study of the Works of Digital Poet Mushtaq Abbas Ma'an
Authors: Al-Deub Samar
Published: September 2024

Interactive digital literature offers parallel worlds between linguistic text based on the eloquence of letters, their energy, and digital interactive text based on visual, kinetic, chromatic, and auditory elements, enriched by the participation of the receiver who becomes an explorer. This literature is the product of significant cognitive developments. In this research, we aim to examine experimentation in the works of digital poet Mushtaq Abbas Ma'an and the evolution of his tools, starting with his first collection, "Digital Verses of Some of Which Are Blue," through his second collection, "The Infinite Fire Wall," to his latest collection, “Ancient pain with enduring echoes.” which combines printed text and interactive digital work in a pioneering and remarkable experiment within its field. We will focus on the key foundations of both works, noting the poet's openness to experimentation. We will delve deeper into the study of the last collection, which encapsulates the creative process, to analyze the evolution of the poet's perspective on interactive digital poetry, the development of his tools, and his digital experience. To achieve this goal, the research will follow the following plan: Phase One: Digital Verses of Some of Which Are Blue and the Experimentation Adventure. Phase Two: The Infinite Fire Wall and Continuation After a Break. Phase Three: Ancient pain with enduring echoes and the Completion of the Digital Experiment.
Spatial Semiotics in Pre-Islamic Arabic Poetry: The Study Case of Suspended Odes
Authors: Stamboul Naceur
Published: September 2024

Spatial structure plays an important role in the seven suspended odes, "Mu'allaqat," being tightly interrelated by sequential compositional manifestations to the narrative format of the circular journey through the spatial nature of the Arabian Peninsula. This is because they denote a compiled configuration with clarity and profundity regarding this systematic representation. Literary rhetoric bestows upon them distinctiveness, illumination, and embellishment. The research branches into two paths, demarcating the spatial signs into two forms: static space and interactive space. To capture the meanings of these two spaces through the interpreter of each sign, it requires a comprehensive excavation of the archaeological and historical foundations of civilization. The initial stages of cultural forms incorporate the spatial structure of the Arabian Peninsula and serve as the foundational cornerstone for the semiotic analysis, since the effectiveness of interpreting the markers of spatial structure highlights the interaction between the signifier and the signified. The formats of the suspended odes embody multifaceted depictions among the poets of the lengthy verses. Semiotic interpretation contributes to improving the discursive nature of the sign, as the spatial model archetype in the suspended odes finds its pre-eminence in literary semiotics.
Poetry in Islamic Historical Writing: The Dialectic of Creativity and the Politics of Truth
Authors: Al-Hammami Nader
Published: September 2024

Benefiting from various post-positivist historical theories and approaches, this paper aims to seek some new entry points to Islamic historical traditions from the perspective of the presence and function of poetry within it. It is known that looking at history as a “representation” of the past where the real, the imaginative, the artistic, and the narrative intersect, is now considered as one of the pivotal points emphasized by new theories of historical knowledge. However, although this understanding applies to Islamic culture as it applies to others, it cannot be denied that it has been established in Western contexts that may not be suitable for analyzing the circumstances in which Islamic historical writing arose. Accordingly, it is not possible to study the presence of poetry in Islamic historical writings in terms of quantity, quality, and employment, without reconsidering the various theories of literary genres and its oversimplifications that may not apply to ancient Arabic writing systems, and thus to the Arabs’ perception of historical writing. In this perspective, we suggest that studying this presence and its functions may open the way for new hypotheses about Arab and Islamic sources, and the way the Arabs understood poetic writing while formulating their ways of belonging to history.
Islamic Banks’ Profit and Violations in Murābaḥah Financing
Authors: Jaber Ahmed
Published: September 2024

Purpose — This paper investigates the relationship between murābaḥah contracts and the profitability of Islamic banks, explicitly examining how potential Sharīʿah non-compliance issues related to murābaḥah contracts might impact the banks’ profitability.
Design/Methodology/Approach — Employing the Generalised Method of Moments (GMM) estimation for fixed effects dynamic panels, this study analyses quarterly data from 2013Q4 to 2023Q1 of the four largest Islamic banks in Saudi Arabia.
Findings — The results reveal a positive correlation between the increase in the value of murābaḥah contracts and Islamic earnings. While domestic macroeconomic conditions influence this relationship, international conditions have minimal impact. This investigation meticulously identifies instances of Sharīʿah violations within Islamic banks as they pursue a ‘search for yield’.
Originality/Value — Prior studies have fallen short in establishing a definitive association between the profits of Islamic banks and the value of murābaḥah contracts. This research bridges this gap and introduces a novel dimension to the existing literature by illuminating the potential compromises in Sharīʿah compliance when employing murābaḥah contracts. The dual focus on both financial implications and ethical considerations makes this study unique, representing a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse in Islamic finance literature.
Research Limitations/Implications — The availability of data on murābaḥah contracts may pose constraints to this study.
Practical Implications — The analysis sheds light on various scenarios where Islamic banks may compromise their adherence to Sharīʿah principles in pursuit of higher profits, offering valuable solutions to address and rectify such violations.
Comparison between the Effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and single walled carbon nanotubes in removing pb and cd in contaminated bio medical ash
Authors: Kanoosh Abbas A , Alabdraba Waleed M Sh , Al-Obaidi Ahmed
Published: September 2024

Heavy metal contamination is a highly significant environmental issue. Primarily, this current study is focusing the application of developing Nano technologies which have capacity to remove or reduce toxins from the environment. The extraction and preconcentration abilities of both types of carbon nanotubes, multi-walled (MWCNTs) and single-walled (SWCNTs), were accomplished by using water-acid, acetate, and deghassed water acid EDTA solutions from neuteuche semi-total solid extract from anthropogenic and naturally in origine samples. The results of the study indicated that the adsorption rate was even faster when the solution temperatures were higher in both types of adsorbents. These increases were greater when multi-walled carbon was used. This may be due to the fact that in endothermic nature of adsorption the increase in temperature leads to a faster rate of adsorption. In order to understand the kinetics of Cadmium (II) and Lead(II) adsorption, analysis was executed utilizing the fractional power function model and Lagergren pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order methods. A pseudo-second-order model well described the adsorption kinetics of heavy metal ions onto both bioadsorbents. For both biosorbents, the adsorption capacity increased as the solution was heated. The percentage of Pb adsorbed on ultra-sonically assisted MWCNTs was 7.93%, for MWCNTs= 8.33%, 73.50% for swCNTs and 92.46% for amine-MWCNTs (Table 2). Similarly, the percentage of Cd adsorbed on ultra-sonically assisted MWCNTs was 67.92%, 29.30% for MWCNTs, 6.30% for swCNTs and 2.27% for amine-MWCNTs. As far as SWCNTs, they provided some interesting results in terms of adsorption capacity. For example, the adsorption capacity with respect to Pb was about 6.53% with SWCNTs 1, about 7.12% with SWCNTs 2, about 61.33% with SWCNTs 3, and about 79.31% with SWCNTs 4. Similarly, for Cd it was about 61.32% with SWCNTs 1, about 27.13% with SWCNTs 2, about 5.88% with SWCNTs 3, and about 1.53% with SWCNTs 4. The elution tests for single-walled carbon nanotubes and multiwalled carbon nanotubes have been carried out and the results have been shown as binding isotherms and pH effects in Figures 3 and 4. For the study of the adsorption capability of single-walled carbon nanotubes for metal ions, same order of binding to the metal ions has been observed for both the types of the carbon nanotubes-studied, lead (II) < cadmium (II). For multi-walled carbon nanotubes, however, the binding of metal ions was found to depend on the carbon nanotubes type and the binding order, as for carbon nanotubes, were found to be, lead (II) > cadmium (II). Nanotechnologies have facilitated the ability of researchers to address challenges more effectively. This research focuses on the development of Nanotechnologies for the purpose of remediating heavy metals, including cadmium and lead. These metals are considered highly toxic and require urgent attention.
The effect of organizational uprightness behaviors on organizational brilliance through the mediation of pioneer vigilance: analytical research of the opinions of a sample of administrators at the national retirement authority - Baghdad
Authors: Ibrahim Shamael Abdul Karim , Hussein Maysoon Ali
Published: September 2024

The study aimed to determine the effect of Organizational Uprightness Behaviors with its dimensions (empathy, trust, integrity, optimism) in Organizational Brilliance with its dimensions (leadership Brilliance, service Brilliance, creativity, knowledge Brilliance) by mediating the Pioneer Vigilance with its dimensions (survey and research, cooperation and communication, evaluation, and judgment) in the National Retirement Authority in Baghdad. The descriptive analytical approach was adopted for the purpose of the study in the research community, by distributing a questionnaire to a random sample of (169) individuals suitable for analysis from the total community of (328) individuals, represented by a group of employees in the Authority, by adopting the questionnaire as a primary tool in collecting data Statistical programs were used to analyze the data, including (Smart Pls 4, SPSS, v.28, AOMS, and V26). The research attempted to answer several questions that express the research problem, the most important of which was: Is there an impact of organizational uprightness behaviors in achieving organizational Brilliance mediated by pioneer vigilance? The importance of applying the research in the Iraqi National Retirement Authority lies in the fact that it is one of the critical organizations that target a broad segment of Iraqi society who have spent their youth-serving the country and who deserve to find the best ways to serve them and complete their transactions with all respect and appreciation, and facilitate procedures as quickly as possible. The validity of the hypotheses that stated the existence of a significant and statistical effect of organizational uprightness behaviors on organizational Brilliance was proven, and pioneer vigilance has a clear role in enhancing the size of this effect through partial mediation. The results indicate that the number and quality of publications in Organizational Uprightness Behaviors, Pioneer Vigilance, Organizational Brilliance contribute deeply to enriching and rooting this trend, in addition to the need to encourage platforms and climates for research and authorship in this vital and relevant field.
Effect of humic acids extracted from different organic sources and inoculation with Bacillus subtilis or Aspergillus Niger on urease activity in calcareous soil
Authors: Al-Malaky Israa AY , Abdulkareem Mohammed A , Al-Jaberi Meiad M
Published: September 2024

Humic substances  have received a large share of research and development as amendments to poor fertility soils that are poor in fertility and have deteriorating physical properties, since the process of extracting is a common process and easy to implement, as well as diluting these acids  with water enables them to be used at economically acceptable levels over large areas. It is necessary to noticed that  the properties of these acids depending on the organic source and the concentration added to the soil. A laboratory experiment was conducted  at  the Department of Soil Sciences and Water Resources, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah ,IRAQ  to demonstrate the effect of humic substances extracted from different sources and inoculation with Bacillus subtilis or Aspergillus niger on the activity of the urease in calcareous soil. Wheat straw, alfalfa leaves, goat waste and poultry waste were composted aerobically for 3 months by filling a hole of 2×2×1.5 m by layers of such waste ,turned weekly for aeration. Each pile was extracted for humic acids (humic acid + fulvic acid) . Humic acid mixed with to soil at levels of  0, 25, and 50 L h-1. The soil was also inoculated with Bacillus subtilis or Aspergillus niger isolated from local soil at rates of 20.06×106  and 40× 103 cfu ml-1, respectively The samples were incubated at field capacity level 28±2°C for 30 days. Urease activity was estimated after 7 or 30 days by determining NH4+ released using steam distillation method . A decrease in urease  activity was observed when treated with different types of humic acid compared to the control treatment. The lowest activity was obtained at humic acids extracted from poultry waste, reaching 312.0 and 188.72 µg N-NH4+g-1soil.2h-1 at incubation periods of 7 and 30 days, respectively .The results also indicated that increasing the level of humic  acids significantly inhibited the activity of the enzyme. However, in soil treated with Bacillus subtilis or Aspergillus niger, an increase in urease activity was observed compared to the non-inoculation treatment. Treatment with the fungal inoculant had higher activity than the bacterial inoculum, reaching 324.5 and 297.2 µg N-NH4+ g-1 soil 2 hours-1 for both inoculants  at a period of 7 days, and 178.09 and 150.31 µg N-NH4+g-1soil.2h-1at a period of 30 days, respectively.It is proposed that the inhibition of urease by humic acid addition may benefit for increasing urea fertilizer efficiency.
Time history analysis of multi- storey building with basement story accounting for soil–structure interaction
Authors: Mushina Jalal , Mushina Wissam
Published: September 2024

Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) is the effects of the soil (underlying and surrounding the structure) on the response of the structure. This study is a contribution in the soil structure interaction (SSI) field, as this interaction affects the seismic behavior of structures. Two series of Time History data were used in the analysis of reinforced concrete moment resisting frame building consisting of 9 stories with embedded basement storey building. The two approaches of SSI modeling that are substructure approach and direct approaches were compared with each other. Generally, and within the limits of this study, it was found that the responses of Substructure approach were identical with that of the direct approach in the two cases for all stories except for the Ground storey. It seems that SSI affects the higher stories rather than the lower stoerys. The dynamic analysis results comparison between the two approaches of modeling soil structure interaction, favored the substructure approach on the direct approach as the direct approach is time consuming. Also, the study found out that modeling the structure with only vertical spring led to doubtable results, which reflect present that is choosing this method represents the worst option. On the other hand, and according to the analysis results, study suggested that keeping use the fixed approach in design buildings (with embedded portion) does not represent the better choice. It is concluded that, the responses of Substructure approach is identical with that of the Direct approach in all cases for all stories except for the Ground storey. It seems that SSI affects the higher stories rather than the lower storey.
The role of bank credit in alleviating the housing problem in Iraq for the period (2004-2021)
Authors: Kazar Yasier Neamah , Hassan Kareem Obayes
Published: September 2024

It is no secret that bank credit plays an effective role in the economic and social life of all societies, especially in terms of stability and prosperity through the necessary financing for investors and individuals seeking their needs for housing units. The research was based on the financing provided by the relevant authorities in Iraq, such as the Real Estate Bank and the Housing Fund, with the support of the Central Bank through its well-known initiatives. The importance of the research lies in the ability of banks and relevant authorities to provide an appropriate climate for those concerned with the housing problem and meet their need to reduce this problem as much as possible if the required capital is available.As for the aim of the research, it revolves around the extent to which bank credit has an impact on reducing and effectively influencing the housing problem in Iraq. The research concluded that credit is linked to the housing problem through the existence of an inverse relationship between the housing problem as a dependent variable and bank credit directed to the housing sector, whether cash or pledged, as independent variables.The researcher reached important recommendations for a solution, the most prominent of which is the necessity for the state to adopt a new strategy to eliminate the housing crisis, which includes a specific and well-studied timetable to come up with unconventional solutions and not be satisfied with patchwork solutions and policies. The role of the private sector must also be activated in investing in the housing sector and providing all types of support and incentives to it, in addition to working to increase investment financial allocations directed to the housing sector. From the federal budget in order to meet as much as possible the need for housing units to alleviate the housing crisis, not to mention reviewing the laws and legislation related to the housing sector in a way that leads to making the housing sector an attractive sector for investment to attract the necessary capital for it.
Levels of IL-18 and IL-28 in thalassemia patients with viral infections
Authors: Kadhim Maytham Khazaal , Ghaima Kais Kassim
Published: September 2024

Thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorder that requires lifelong medical care. Patients with thalassemia are very prone to infections by viruses, which may exacerbate their condition, leading to serious complications. Knowledge of the immune response in these patients could be very helpful in the effective management of their disease. The levels of IL-18 and IL-28 were evaluated in thalassemia patients with different viral infections to assess their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. This was a retrospective analysis of clinical data on thalassemia patients with viral infections. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, IL-18, and IL-28 data at baseline were included in the study. In the present study, the authors assessed the correlations between interleukin levels, viral infection, treatment response, and overall survival. The study enrolled 250 patients with thalassemia and different viral infections. In these patients, the levels of IL-18 and IL-28 were found to be elevated with a significant correlation to viral load. Thus, a higher baseline interleukin level predicted a better treatment response and overall survival. Elevations in IL-18 and IL-28 in thalassemia patients with associated viral infections likely indicate immune system activation. Their correlation with viral load and treatment outcomes suggests their potential as biomarkers and targets for therapy. These findings further underline the protective role of IL-18 and IL-28, hence contributing to enhanced survival rates of the patients. Further studies for translation of these insights into practice may help modify clinical care for better patient outcomes.
The development of an indicator model for administrative management of faculty of physical education Thailand national sport university the road to a sport learning organization in ASEAN
Authors: Chudam Wongphat
Published: September 2024

This research aimed to examine the congruence of an indicator model for administrative management of Faculty of Physical Education Thailand National Sports University, the road to a sports learning organization in ASEAN with the empirical data. The research was implemented in 3 phases. The phase 1 aimed to study an administrative management indicator of Faculty of Physical Education, Thailand National Sports University, the road to a sports learning organization in ASEAN. An in-depth interview was used with 5 key informants selected by a purposive selection method. The instruments used were an in-depth interview and analytic induction. The phase 2 aimed to make indicators of administrative management of Faculty of Physical Education, Thailand National Sports University, the road to a sports learning organization in ASEAN. Key informants included 17 experts selected by a purposive selection method. The instrument used was a rating scale questionnaire to conclude the findings and determine administrative management indicators for Faculty of Physical Education, Thailand National Sports University, the road to a sports learning organization in ASEAN for the benefits of harmony and accuracy. The phase 3 aimed to examine the congruence of administrative management indicators for Faculty of Physical Education, Thailand National Sports University, the road to a sports learning organization in ASEAN. The sample comprised instructors, students of Faculty of Education and stakeholders, 490 persons in total. The instruments used in this phase were a rating scale questionnaire and confirmatory factor analysis. The research results indicated that 1) there were 5 aspects of the competency-based learning management indicator for professional education teacher students as follow: 1. Factors of administrative management mechanism, 10 indicators, 2. Factors of instructor quality, 6 indicators, 3. Factors of learning management, 17 indicators, 4. Factors of student capability enhancement, 9 indicators, 5. Factors of athlete capability enhancement to excellence, 7 indicators, 49 indicators in total. All of them were consistent, 2) the factor measurement model was consistent with the empirical data. It was found that the model was well congruent with the empirical data, considered from the relative Chi-square that was 0.487(well consistent), GFI (Goodness of Fit Index) was 0.674 (well consistent), AGFI (Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index) was 0.482 (fairly consistent), and RMSEA was 0.05 (fairly consistent). Therefore, the null hypothesis stating that the research model was congruent with the empirical data.
Productive WAQF business models through the integration of Islamic social and commercial finance
Authors: Syarifuddin Ferry
Published: September 2024

Poverty is an apparent problem in Indonesia, with the number of people living in poverty reaching 26.36 million. Islamic Social Finance (ISF), especially through productive waqf instruments, is one of the prospective solutions to overcome this problem. Although Indonesia has enormous waqf potential, waqf realisation is still very low. There are several challenges in the waqf collection process, namely low literacy or public awareness, unprofessional management, and a lack of qualified human resources (nazhir). This research aims to determine the optimal productive waqf model to be implemented in Indonesia using the Delphi ANP-BOCR method. To strengthen the research results, this study also conducted a meta-analysis as a form of robustness check and a benefits, opportunities, costs, and risks (BOCR) analysis of each model as supporting arguments. The findings of this study show that Islamic banks as a way to leverage funds for waqf are the most prioritised model. This is because Islamic banks act as intermediary institutions that have great potential for optimising the collection and management of waqf funds, which can increase economic growth. This is reinforced by the results obtained from the meta-analysis and several supporting arguments, which show that Islamic financial institutions (including Islamic banks) can improve community welfare through the utilisation of social funds (including waqf). Besides that, this research also discusses an alternative model of productive waqf through digitalisation by adopting several technologies that aim to increase efficiency, transparency, and accessibility so as to optimise the collection and management of waqf funds more effectively and efficiently.
Revolutionizing crowd safety: A breakthrough hybrid whale-bat chaotic algorithm (WOABCM) for optimized evacuation simulations
Authors: Sharbini Hamizan , Shukor Talib Mohamad , Haszlinna Noorfa , Haron Habibollah
Published: September 2024

The Whale-Bat Chaotic Algorithm (WOABCM) is a revolutionary tool for optimizing pathfinding navigation in crowd evacuation scenarios. Conventional evacuation plans rely on static routes, causing traffic jams and decreased safety. WOABCM uses the erratic behavior of whales and bats to optimize escape routes in real time, making it particularly useful in large crowd evacuations. The algorithm can adapt to different scenarios, ensuring its continued efficacy across real-world conditions. Iteratively iterating through the evacuation environment, WOABCM iteratively finds the most effective ways for agents to reach exits. In this experiment, the results show notable improvements in evacuation times, with WOABCM determining and directing agents through the shortest and least crowded paths in a room setting and assigning agents to exits in more complicated scenarios. The algorithm's flexibility also allows it to swiftly recompute pathways for agents, avoiding obstructions or congestion points. This groundbreaking approach to crowd evacuation simulation demonstrates how chaos theory-inspired algorithms can be used to solve practical problems
Would edible insects become part of our gastronomic quest?
Authors: Jagadeesan Premanandh , Siddiqui Abdullah , Muzahem Salem , Jaber Mohamed Al Shareef Ahmed
Published: September 2024

Global food security status has been contested in recent times with claims of efficient food production by the proponents and severe to moderate food insecurity by the opponents. The current population growth prediction of 9.7 billion by 2050 requires additional food production due to the impact of climate change leading to diminished yield rates. Novel food sources such as cellular agriculture utilizing modern biotechnology are at various trial and commercialization stages. Old traditions of insects as a reliable food (entomophagy) source are gaining momentum in recent times. This article explores various aspects of entomophagy. The ecological footprint of entomophagy on its animal counterparts is presented. Since religious factors have a major impact on eating habits that privileges certain elements, perspectives from major religions on entomophagy have been discussed. The regulatory standpoint of Anglo-Saxon, Western and Eastern societies are given. Consumer knowledge and commercialization challenges are also discussed with concluding remarks.
User Friendly Dental Clinic Website Design and Development: Improving Dental Health Services and Patient Satisfaction
Authors: Setya Wardhana Erdianto
Published: September 2024

Promotion in dental health services in Indonesia must adhere to the dental ethics code. One form of promotion is introducing the various services and facilities of a dental clinic. A website can serve as a medium for introducing a dental clinic. This study aims to design and develop a dental clinic website to improve dental health services and patient satisfaction. The research method used is research and development with an action research approach. The study employed the waterfall System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method. The website development process was based on a needs analysis, which included interviews with the dental clinic owner, website creation, testing, and evaluation using the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire containing 10 Likert-scale questions. The study results showed that the average evaluation score using the SUS questionnaire was 84.3. Consequently, the adjective ratings fell into the "Excellent" category, the acceptability ranges fell into the "Acceptable" category, and the letter grade fell into category A. The conclusion drawn was that developing a dental clinic website prototype provided beneficial results for both the clinic owner and patients, particularly in obtaining information about dental health services.
Superapps: At the crossroads of enhanced customer experience and innovation management theories
Authors: Balogh Attila , Varga János
Published: September 2024

This study focuses on one of the most notable digital innovations in recent times - the SuperApps, which synergically combine customer service, mobile usability, and integrated service offerings. Utilizing a comprehensive review of existing literature, this research explores the concept of the SuperApp, evaluates the feasibility of establishing a ranking system for SuperApps, and constructs a definitive top ten list of leading applications. Following this, the research advances to a primary investigative task, which entails a thorough analysis of academic sources to assemble and define the essential attributes that define a SuperApp, specifically revealing what essential features distinguish a mobile application as a SuperApp. To achieve these objectives, the study rigorously processes scientific articles available in the Scopus and Web of Science database, aiming to enhance the academic understanding and categorization of SuperApps within the digital technology domain. Using a bibliometric mapping methodology, which involves analysing keyword occurrences through VOSViewer, the conducted research identifies a notable academic gap in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed documents. The analysis indicates that despite the prevalence of recent articles and academic texts, the defining characteristics of a SuperApp (commonly referred to as 'Super-App' in Scopus-indexed scholarly literature) remain inadequately explored and understood. This gap underscores the need for further empirical research to clarify the features and implications of SuperApps. Such research could enrich the body of knowledge in the above-described documents, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding in the field. Based on experiences with Scopus and Web of Science by selecting some of the most cited articles from Google Scholar, this study has compiled a six-element list that encapsulates the most crucial characteristics of SuperApps. These fundamental features are then briefly analysed and presented, linked to some of the most impactful innovation management theories linked to SuperApp concepts also presented. This offers a comprehensive understanding of their significance and functionality within the SuperApp framework.
New Pathway for Management Studies in China: Exploring Qualitative Research Methods of Business Anthropology
Authors: Guang Tian Robert , Liu Hongfei , Wang Yanyu
Published: September 2024

Through an inventory of the existing literature body on Chinese management studies, this paper attempts to present a critical review of the phenomenon that the management studies in contemporary China over-rely on quantitative research methodology. It endeavors to demonstrate that the nature of scientific research is to innovate by seeking truth and, therefore, should not be restricted by quantitative research methods. Improve the effectiveness of academic analyses, it suggests that the scholars in China need to positively adapt the anthropological methodologies to conduct management studies and enhance the process of the localization of management science in the country. It is designed to broaden the approaches toward Chinese management studies by introducing business anthropological methods to Chinese management scholars. It adopts a comparative and case study methodology to demonstrate the limitations of quantitative methods and illustrate the effectiveness of business anthropological approaches for management studies in the Chinese context.   The existing literature body demonstrates that excessive quantitative research approaches are utilized in current management studies, while scholars in China primarily ignore the effectiveness of qualitative methods. The necessity for further understanding qualitative research methods in management studies has been recognized more recently by Chinese scholars. They tend to agree that qualitative and quantitative research methodologies are merely different approaches, while the results are the same. One of the compelling new paths to improving management studies and practices is to apply anthropological research methods so that management theory in China can better explain actual human responses and factors that influence their behaviors. Anthropology has always been employed for practical applications. In addition, anthropological methods can enlarge the approaches to management studies and widen the scope for scholars to conduct their research. The combination of anthropology and management will accelerate the localization of management studies and, accordingly, speed up the systematic establishment of Chinese management theory to promote management practices in modern China. Business anthropology is emerging among some outstanding qualitative research methods in Western management studies. On the other hand, China's management science community is still a little behind in this respect. This paper is a pilot study to elaborate on business anthropology and its contribution to specific areas in management studies, such as marketing management, product design, and entrepreneurship in the Chinese context.