bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tayvan'ın Küresel Isınma İle Tek Başına Mücadelesi
Authors: Ertan (akkoyunlu) Kıvılcım
Published: January 2024

Tayvan (resmi adıyla Çin Cumhuriyeti-ROC), Asya kıtasındaki gelişmiş ülkelerden birisi olarak teknolojik ve endüstriyel üretimde dünya çapında önemli bir yere sahiptir. Daha önceleri Çin Ana Kıtasını da Birleşmiş Milletler’de (BM) temsil eden Tayvan, 1971’de değişen dünya dengeleri sonucu BM üyeliğinden çıkarılmış ve yerine Çin Halk Cumhuriyeti BM üyeliğine kabul edilmiştir. Bu değişiklik sonrası Tayvan’ın BM üyeliği sona ermiş, buna karşın Tayvan, uluslararası toplumun saygın bir üyesi olarak birçok ülke ile diplomatik ilişkilerini sürdürmeye devam etmiştir. Bu çerçevede Tayvan, uluslararası toplum ile ekonomik ve ticari anlamda yakın ilişkilerini geliştirerek sürdürmektedir.

Tayvan, son dönemde ime kazandırdığı hızlı endüstriyel gelişiminin yol açtığı çevre sorunlarına yönelik olarak özellikle 1990’lı yıllardan bu yana çevre mevzuatını ve uygulamalarını geliştirmeye devam etmektedir. Tayvan’ın küresel ısınma sorununa yönelik mevzuat, politika ve uygulamalarını konu alan çalışma, nicel araştırma yöntemine dayalı literatür taraması (çeşitli akademik çalışmalar, mevzuat, gazete haberleri vb.) ile kaleme alınmıştır. Bu çerçevede, Birleşmiş Milletler sisteminde temsil edilmeyen Tayvan’ın BM çevre politikalarına uygun biçimde güncellediği çevre politikaları, Eylem Planları, küresel ısınma sorununa yönelik mevzuatı ve uygulamaları incelenmiştir.

Tayvan’ın küresel ısınma ile mücadelesinin genel olarak çevre sorunlarına karşı yürüttüğü ulusal politikadan ayrı olarak düşünülmesi söz konusu olamaz. Tayvan, küresel ısınmaya karşı yürüttüğü başarılı politikasını, ulusal çapta çevrenin korunması, geliştirilmesi ve ekolojik dengenin sürdürülebilirliği temelinde oluşturduğu çevre politikası ile uyumlu olarak sürdürmeye devam etmektedir. Tayvan’ın dünyanın geri kalanından dışlanması, küresel ısınma ile mücadelesinde Tayvan’ın yalnız bırakılması, dünyanın küresel çevre sorunu olarak iklim değişikliği ile mücadelesini de yavaşlatacaktır.

Bu çalışmada öz olarak Tayvan’ın küresel ısınma sorunuyla mücadelede sera gazlarının azaltılmasına yönelik başarılı çevre ve enerji politikaları ve uygulamalarının, pek çok gelişmiş ve gelişmekte olan ülke için örnek oluşturabileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
CHINA’S TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION AGAINST UYGHURS
Authors: ULUYOL Yalkun
Published: January 2024

How does the Chinese government control and monitor its citizens beyond its borders? The present article seeks to answer this question by focusing on threats and intimidations faced by the Uyghur diaspora in Türkiye and aims to improve scholarly understanding of the methods of transnational repression. The study explores the mechanisms of China’s transnational repression and patterns in the experiences of the targets. Close examination of relevant studies on the transnational repression of the Chinese government and in-depth interviews with the Uyghur targets living in Türkiye show that Chinese state-sponsored actors use digital channels or direct phone calls to harass the Uyghurs living abroad. In most cases, targets’ families back home are involved as intermediaries in the coercion or subjects of punishment if the target refuses to “collaborate.” Results from the interviews reveal that Chinese state agencies at home and abroad, such as neighborhood working groups, police, embassies, and consulates, are involved in transnational repression.
The Outcomes of the Learning Curve for a Concept in Physics Education
Authors: Kotsis Konstantinos T.
Published: January 2024

A learning curve is an old tool recently used in physics education. The curve describes the relationship between the learning gained and the time invested in the learning process. This paper discusses the meaning of the learning curve in physics education and reviews the model of the learning curve and possible applications in physics education. It also discusses some factors influencing the learning curve, such as prior knowledge, motivation, and teaching strategies. Finally, the paper explores the concept of the learning curve in physics education, its significance, and its applications in teaching and learning.
Student-Created versus YouTube Videos: Which Type is More Effective in Enhancing Biology Learning in a Virtual Classroom?
Authors: Arzaga Jaybie S.
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the adoption of remote online learning in higher education institutions worldwide, including Palawan State University in the Philippines. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of student-created and downloaded YouTube videos as tools for enhancing learning in a virtual biology classroom. A pretest-posttest control group design was used, with 46 first-year BS Environmental Science students randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The experimental group created their own videos on topics such as Plant Cell, Animal Cell, Mitosis, and Meiosis, while the control group watched downloaded YouTube videos. Both groups took a pretest and a posttest covering the same topics before and after the experiment. The study found that both student-created and downloaded YouTube videos were effective in improving academic performance. However, the use of student-created videos had a more positive impact on biology learning outcomes compared to downloaded YouTube videos. These findings suggest that educators should consider incorporating both student-created and downloaded videos into their teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes. The use of videos as a teaching tool can be a valuable approach to enhance learning outcomes and engagement in a virtual classroom, particularly when students create their own videos.
Examining Self-Perceived Competence in Biology Among Junior High School Students: A Descriptive Analysis
Authors: Arzaga Jaybie S.
Published: January 2024

Students' self-perceived competence refers to students own perception of their level of competence or ability in a particular area or skill. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the self-perceived competencies of Grade 10 students in the field of biology education, specifically focusing on Biology 7, 8, 9, and 10. The study was conducted in a public junior high school in the Philippines. Using a descriptive quantitative research design, data were collected from 76 Grade 10 students through a Rapid Competency Assessment Questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of a comprehensive list of learning competencies in Biology, based on the K to 12 Science Curriculum outlined by the Department of Education. Participants assessed their understanding of each competency using a defined scale ranging from "Excellent" to "Poor." The results of the study revealed the Grade 10 students' perception of their competence in achieving the Grade 7, 8, 9, and 10 Biology competencies. Students believed they performed satisfactorily in the areas of Parts and Function: Animals and Plants, Biodiversity and Evolution, and Ecosystems. However, they perceived their performance to be fair in the domain of Heredity: Inheritance and Variation. The findings of this study have implications for educational interventions and teacher training programs. The results suggest the need to develop interventions that enhance students' interest and motivation in Biology, as well as improve teaching strategies to address the areas where students perceive their competence to be fair. Additionally, the study supports the Department of Education's efforts to create a favorable learning environment for students by identifying areas for improvement in biology education. Future research may focus on investigating the actual competencies of students in Biology and exploring the factors that contribute to students' perceived competencies. By understanding these factors, educators can better tailor their instructional approaches to enhance students' learning experiences in Biology.
Effectiveness of Low Dose D-Penicillamine Therapy in Neurologic Wilson Disease - A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Kundu Gopen Kumar , Sheemu Sharmina Afrin , Islam Rumana
Published: January 2024

Background: Wilson disease is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism that mostly manifests as hepatic and neurologic symptoms. Chelation therapy specially penicillamine is given as first line treatment in children with symptomatic Neurologic Wilson disease. Objective: Objective of the study was to assess the safety & the clinical outcome of treatment with low dose penicillamine in Neurologic Wilson disease. Methods: A longitudinal observational study was conducted at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, a tertiary care Premier Postgraduate Medical Institution of Bangladesh. Thirty-nine (39) patients of Neurologic Wilson disease who fulfill the inclusion and exclusion criteria were evaluated at In-patient Department of Paediatric Neurology, during the period of January 2015 to December 2019. All study children were treated with low dose penicillamine (Cap Artamin 250 mg) rather with conventional dose penicillamine (Cap Artamin 500 mg or 20 mg/kg/day). Subsequent follow up examination was performed at 2 weeks, 1, 3 and 6 months. Follow up was done by global assessment scoring (GAS) and slit lamp examination to see the clinical improvement after treatment with low dose penicillamine therapy. Results: Total number of studied cases were 39. Mean age was 10.2 ± 3.1 year and male to female ratio was 2:1. Most of the patients (66.67%) were arrived from rural area and 20.51% children had history of consanguineous mating parents. Common presenting features were progressive deterioration of school performance (89.74%), gait disturbance (92.31%), dysarthria (92.31%) and dystonia (82.06%) of our studied children. Ophthalmological manifestations like KF ring (100%) found in all patients. Neuroimaging showed bilateral basal ganglia involvement in (63.63%) children followed by hyperintense signal changes (18.18%) and ventricular dilatation in (18.18%) of cases. Majority of the children (74.36%) were improved with low penicillamine therapy clinically and KF ring disappeared in (5.12%) cases after drug therapy on follow up. Commonest side effects were worsening of neurological symptoms in (25.64%) and rash & thrombocytopenia in (5.1%) cases after penicillamine therapy. Conclusion: About three-fourth children of studied Neurologic Wilson disease showed gradual improvement with low-dose penicillamine therapy. Moreover, one-fourth of cases experienced neurological deterioration, which was lower than previously used high dose penicillamine therapy. Therefore, low dose penicillamine may be beneficial as an initial therapy for Wilson disease with neurological manifestations.
Short Lingual Frenulum as a Risk Factor for Cerebral Vasculopathies
Authors: Ferrante Antonio , Crotti Roberto M.
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Tongue is the first functioning organ in the embryonic era. Its developmental alterations can result in malfunctions with damage in distant districts. Craniocervical anatomy suggests that tongue dysfunction may be involved in the damage to the arteriovenous encephalic flow. Objective: To evaluate the possible relationship between short frenulum and cerebral vasal problems. Method: We conducted an epidemiological research comparing the presence of vascular problems in families where the visited subject had short frenulum (which is a genetically transmitted pathology) and families where the visited subject did not have abnormality of the frenulum. Results: The presence of short tongue frenulum was correlated with the presence of episodes of vascular damage in about 80% of cases, while in families not affected by this tongue alteration the percentage of damage was between 10 and 13%. Conclusions: The enormous influence that the presence of an altered tongue frenulum seems to have on the future possibility of developing vascular problems should induce a more careful assessment of the presence of an incorrect-sized frenulum.
Scurvy: An Ancient Disease of the Present
Authors: Manganas Konstantinos , Fragkioudaki Sophia , Tsakanikas Aristides , Mylona Maria
Published: January 2024

Vitamin C deficiency, which leads to scurvy, is not a disease of the past, but a disease that occurs more and more often in developed countries in certain population groups, such as malnourished, alcoholic or elderly patients, those of low-income or patients with known psychiatric disorders or malabsorption syndromes. We present a case of a 67-year-old male patient who presented to our emergency department with a gradual cognitive impairment, inability to stand and walk and a non-palpable purpuric rash. After an extensive diagnostic workout, the clinical manifestations were attributed to low vitamin C levels and the patient showed gradual and complete recovery with replenishment of the deficiency. We emphasize the importance of high suspicion for an early diagnosis and immediate treatment to avoid serious and potentially fatal complications arising from this clinical entity.
Nursing in Pakistan: What Does Chat-GPT Answer Regarding the Future of Nursing Education
Authors: Sultan Amir , Iqbal Javed
Published: January 2024

A significant part of Pakistan's healthcare system is nursing. The matter has been the focus of in-depth historical research, is still a pressing concern in the nation as of 2009, and has generated a great deal of academic and professional debate [1]. The Pakistani government declared in 2009 that it intended to raise the standard of nursing in the nation. The primary focus of the health care profession of nursing is on providing care for individuals and families. Everywhere in the world, but particularly in poorer nations like Pakistan, there is a shortage of nurses.
Physical Activity and Its Prophylactic Effects on Cognition and Dementia
Authors: Soreya Belarbi , Nora Akretche
Published: January 2024

The dynamics of aging are not identical for all individuals, and certain lifestyle factors are likely to modulate its effects. Among these factors, the regular practice of physical activity is now the subject of increasing research. Many epidemiological, cross-sectional, and interventional studies present a convincing body of evidence in favor of the prophylactic effect of regular physical activity on brain and cognitive health in older adults. Various cognitive functions such as information processing speed, executive functions, or declarative memory appear to function more efficiently under the effect of a 6-month program combining 45 minutes of moderate-to-high-intensity aerobic physical exercise (sustained walking, jogging) and strength training three or more times a week.
Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis Infection among Women in Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Ubi Patience , Otu Joseph , Akpe Theophilus , Etta Eme , Ekpenyong Victor
Published: January 2024

Urinary schistosomiasis is endemic in Nigeria and continues to be a threat to public health especially for inhabitants of rural areas. Women in villages may be ignorant of the cause of the disease. The main source of water in these areas in most parts of Nigeria is the streams with resultant spread of schistosomiasis. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of schistosomiasis infection among women in Yala L.G.A in Cross River State, Nigeria. Macroscopy, urinalysis, and microscopy were used to examine the 650 urine samples collected from two villages (Ugaga and Okpoma) to determine presence of Schistosoma haematobium eggs. Questionnaires administered to women provided information on socio-demographic data and water-contact activities. Out of the 650 urine specimens examined in the two villages, 202 (31.08%) were infected with the highest prevalence found among the 11-22 years age group, and the least (12.80%) among the 59-70 years age group. Statistical analysis at significance level (P<0.05) revealed that there is a significant relationship between occupation and infection rate of schistosomiasis in the area. Schistosomiasis is of serious public health importance. Hence, the need for an acceptable preventive and control intervention to be carried out in this study area to reduce this problem.
Evaluation of Preparation and Outcome of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Examinations Among First Year Medical Students in Rivers State
Authors: Ijah Rex Friday Ogoronte Alderton , Onodingene Nkemsinachi M. , Kolawole Tolunigba A. , Dimoko Alexander A. , Mato Christie N.
Published: January 2024

Background: In most countries of the world, entrance into tertiary institution is regulated by statutory examining councils / bodies, after passing recommended examinations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the determinants of success at the Nigerian University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) among first year undergraduate medical students in Rivers State in the year 2022. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analytical study was carried out among first year undergraduate medical students in four universities. Data was collated and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: There were 219 (45.1%) males and 267 (54.9%) females, and their mean age was 19.45±2.80 years. Majority (n=372, 76.6%) of students prepared daily for at least 3-4 hours over at least 3 to 4 months (n=179, 36.8%) before passing their examinations. There were computer-related (134, 27.6%) and other issues. Only 257 (52.9%) students passed their UTME at first attempt. The number of UTME attempts reduces as average daily preparation hours increases; the higher the average daily examination preparation hours, the higher the chances of scoring above 200 in first attempt; the higher the number of months of active preparation, the lower the number of attempts at UTME; and these relationships were statistically significant (being p=0.000, p=0.009, and p=0.036 respectively). Conclusion: The determinants of success at the UTME of the JAMB among others are associated with students’ quality of input in preparing for the examinations. There are roles to be played at multiple levels to achieve needed improvement.
The Influence of Technology on Accounting Practices in India: A Survey of Accounting Software Utilization by Micro Enterprises in Delhi
Authors: Gupta Renu
Published: January 2024

This research paper investigates the impact of technology adoption on accounting practices within micro enterprises in Delhi, India. The primary objectives of this study were to identify the factors influencing the selection of accounting software, examine the relationship between technology adoption and perceived improvements in financial efficiency, and uncover the specific challenges faced by micro enterprises in integrating technology into their accounting processes. To achieve these objectives, a comprehensive survey was conducted among a diverse sample of micro enterprises in Delhi. The survey assessed the criteria used by these businesses to choose accounting software, their level of confidence in data security, and their satisfaction with the software's functionality. It also explored the challenges encountered during software adoption and identified the features that micro enterprises deemed essential for software improvement. The key findings of this research indicate that micro enterprises in Delhi prioritize cost-effectiveness and functionality when selecting accounting software. While technology adoption positively impacts confidence in data security and satisfaction levels, it does not consistently lead to perceived improvements in financial efficiency. Challenges in software adoption are closely related to the nature of the business, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches. Desired software improvements include enhanced tax compliance features, cloud-based access, improved reporting tools, and scalability. The implications of this study extend beyond Delhi's micro enterprises, offering insights for policymakers, business owners, and the accounting profession. Policymakers can use these findings to design initiatives that support digital transformation in small businesses. Business owners can make informed decisions when selecting accounting software, and accountants can adapt their skills to the evolving landscape of technology integration in finance.
Cold Nuclear Fusion, Based on the Theory of New Axioms and Laws
Authors: Markova Dr. Valentina
Published: January 2024

It is known that the Classical field theory is based on 1 basic Axiom set by Maxwell (1864) (Landau & Lifshitz, 1980). This basic Axiom describes a field with movement along a closed loop and with constant speed. It is an ideal foundation for describing an Electromagnetic Field, but it is not suitable for other more complex fields with variable speed and different accelerations. The author has proposed a more general Theory of Extended Field which consists of 2 Axioms and 8 Laws. New Axiom1 describes a structure of field with movement along open loop or open vortex with variable speed. New Axiom2 describes two mutual orthogonal structures of fields which work in resonance. This new Theory leads to the following results: movement in a closed loop is replaced with movement in an open loop or vortex; evenly movement is replaced with unevenly movement (decelerated or accelerated ); during its movement decelerating vortex emits primary free cross vortices, while accelerating vortices suck in of this same primary free cross vortices; movement in 2D is transformed into the movement in 3D; a transverse vortex in 2D generates a longitudinal vortex in 3D through a special transformation and vice versa - a longitudinal vortex in 3D through another special transformation generates the cross vortex in 2D (Markova, 2003; 2005; 2015). Now the author proposes to use a longitudinal accelerating vortex for cold fusion. With a force proportional to the positive acceleration, it will suck in both vortices and atoms - in this case the isotope of hydrogen (deuterium). The accelerator vortex sucks in and sticks two of all the deuterium, which will form helium in an exothermic reaction with the release of a lot of heat. A longitudinal acceleration vortex can be generated by applying Law 2. A decelerating transverse vortex in plane 2D (moving outside-inward) generates at its center a longitudinal accelerating vortex in 3D perpendicular to the 2D plane. This perpendicular accelerating vortex at the center pulls the transverse decelerating vortex up (against the Gravitational Force) or has quality of Anti-Gravity Force (Markova, 2018a; 2018b; 2020a).
The Case Method for Teaching Philosophy
Authors: Tra Pham Thu
Published: January 2024

Based on an examination of specific limits in philosophy education when professors employ presentation and question-and-answer methods, the article emphasizes the necessity to reinvent philosophy teaching methods in order to promote active and creative pupils. Among active teaching approaches, the article chose the case method to supplement the traditional teaching method, which has frequently occupied a unique position in teaching philosophy up to now.
Dynamics Spectrum Sharing Environment Using Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: Frahan Nawras , Jawed Sarab
Published: January 2024

The recent fast expansion of mobile communication services has resulted in a scarcity of spectrum resources. The challenge of multidimensional resource allocation in cognitive radio systems is addressed in this work. Complicated and dynamic Spectrum Sharing SS systems might be vulnerable to a variety of possible security and privacy vulnerabilities, necessitating protection techniques that are adaptable, dependable, and scalable. Methods based on machine learning (ML) have repeatedly been proposed to overcome these challenges. We present a complete assessment of the current progress of ML-based SS approaches, the most crucial security challenges, and the accompanying protection mechanisms in this paper. We develop cutting-edge methodologies for improving the performance of SS communication systems in a variety of critical areas, such as ML-based cognitive radio networks (CRNs), ML-based database assisted SS networks, ML-based LTE-U networks, ML-based ambient backscatter networks, and other ML-based SS solutions. The results of the simulation trials show that the suggested strategy may successfully boost the user's incentive while reducing collisions. In terms of reward, the suggested strategy beats opportunistic multichannel ALOHA by around 10% and 30%, respectively, for the single SU and multi-SU scenarios.
Face Recognition Based Attendance System Using Histogram of Oriented Gradients and Linear Support Vector Machine
Authors: Sanap Dr. Sarita , Narwade Ms. Sakshi , Goge Mr. Sahil , Pandit Mr. Krishna
Published: January 2024

In the 21st century, modern technology is playing an important role in providing innovative on traditional challenges across various domains or sectors. One such challenging task is of daily attendance marking and tracking. Manual attendance requires efforts and it is time-consuming. Sometimes attendance cannot be mark due to human errors. Relying on voice, iris, or fingerprint recognition, increases the complexity and the hardware infrastructure of the system and also increases the cost. To effectively address such issues, we have developed a “Camera based Attendance System”. This system encompasses several crucial stages, including data entry, dataset of multiple people. It is an image-based face recognition system for marking attendance on the SQL database. It excels in detecting and recognizing multiple individuals faces from image and comparing it with the dataset for accurately marking the attendance. This makes the attendance marking process fully automatic. Remarkably, our proposed system attains an impressive recognition and provides the accuracy of approximately 95%. With this solution, daily attendance marking and recording becomes effortless and the stored attendance record can be also used in future if require, eliminating the risk of attendance not getting marked due to human error.
106GBaud (200G PAM4) CWDM EML for 800G/1.6T Optical Networks and AI Applications
Authors: Huang Jack Jia-Sheng , Chang Hsiang Szu , Chiu Alex , Hsu Yi Ching , Fang Zi Han , Yu Chun Yen , Hsiang Sam
Published: January 2024

We report ultrahigh speed 106GBaud (200G PAM4) electro-absorption modulated laser (EML) for 800G and 1.6T optical transmission. Four CWDM EMLs of 1271, 1291, 1311 and 1331nm in 800G FR4 optical transceivers show clear eye diagram after 2km. Our 106GBaud EMLs show high bandwidth, high extinction ratio, low threshold current and high power, making it a suitable source laser for 800G/1.6T and AI applications.
Numerical Simulation on Methane Coal Dust Composite Explosion in Restricted Space by Ultrafine Water Mist Suppression
Authors: Pacifique Nahimana , Ke Yang , Jia Yue , Raza Muhammad Usama
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this experimental investigation was to examine the effects of ultrafine water mist on explosions caused by methane and coal dust hybrids that occurred inside of a closed vessel. In this study, we built a small-scale semi-closed visualization experimental platform and ran simulations to study the effects of four factors on the explosion of methane coal mixtures: the amount of ultra-fine water mist sprayed, the volume fraction of methane, the position of the methane inlet, and the amount of time it took to premix. This allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the repressive effect of this water mist on methane explosion. The findings demonstrate that ultrafine water mist is capable of suppressing methane explosions, with a notable inhibitory effect on 10% methane. This inhibitory effect becomes stronger with increasing amounts of sprayed ultrafine water mist. The effect of methane volume fraction on the maximum explosion overpressure Δ
The Impact of Inflation and Exchange Rate on Stock Market Returns in Tanzania
Authors: Mfugale Neema , Olomi Wenselausi
Published: January 2024

The influence of exchange rate and inflation on stock market returns in Tanzania was investigated using monthly inflation and exchange rate data from the BOT and NBS, as well as monthly market returns from the DSE, over the period 2011 to 2020. This effect was investigated using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL), cointegration approach, and the error correction parameterization of the ARDL model. The results from the analysis show that in both the short-run and long-run, stock market return is impacted by inflations rate and exchange rate. Moreover, the empirical results demonstrate the significant negative impact of inflations rate and exchange rate in long run on stock market return while there is positive impact between stock market return and exchange rate and inflation at short run on the basis of the above analysis it can be conclude that two selected macroeconomic variables are relatively significant and likely to impact stock market return of the Dar es salaam stock exchange basing on their coefficients and their significance relationship both in short and long run impacts of which its consistence with theories .The outcome of this thesis discovered potential need to focus on impact of macroeconomic variables in designing monetary and fiscal policy of the country’s economy, since; the capital market does respond quickly to the arrival of new information.
Femininity vs Masculinity: Re-Defining (Gender) Roles in Alobwed’ Epie’s The Lady with a Beard
Authors: Beh Emmerencia Sih , Kimbeng Nges Zillah
Published: January 2024

Gender bias has remained a pervasive problem worldwide, till this era. In line with the recent “UNDP Gender Inequality Index” which ranks Cameroon 141st among a total of 162 classified world countries, Cameroon is determined a heavily patriarchal society. Developing gender as a social construction rather than a biological attribute is a powerful achievement that determines roles being awarded accordingly and not based on genetic traits. The foregoing declarations put this paper in perspective. Gender can grow beyond any limit if it is not tied down to sex. Therefore, gender should be redefined as a process of activity and not a static label. However, this paper aims to show that in spite of the position which Cameroon occupies, Cameroonian writers like Alobwed’ Epie in his novel, The Lady with a Beard, redefines male and female stereotypes and roles. With a remarkable representation of his heroine in an evolving Cameroon, Emade surges her femininity through freedom of choice. The qualitative research method has been employed through document analysis, and in re-defining both gender roles, this study has adopted the Postmodern theory to debunk perspectives of a grand narrative, universality and stability in the novel to enhance gender configurations. In all, this paper confirms a radically budding change in stereotypical notions of gender, especially the female, in the Cameroonian and Bakossi setting.
Mitochondria Directed Oxidative Stress and Metal Abnormalities at the Center of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors:   The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas USA, Perry George
Published: January 2024

For nearly four decades, our research has focused on dissecting the cytopathology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with the goal of developing a cure. We have used oxidative stress as a window to view and understand AD. Oxidative damage to sugars, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids increases in neuronal cytoplasm. The same neuronal compartment has increased redoxactive iron and copper, which can catalyze oxidative damage, and likely derive from mitochondrial debris (in and outside lysosomes) including cytochromes, mitochondria-specific prosthetic groups, and mtDNA. Mitochondria show altered axonal transport, size distribution, energetics, fusion/fission, and degradation in AD that correlate with the extent of oxidative damage suggesting they are the origin. Synaptic mitochondria abnormalities correlate with synaptic vesicular changes. Surprisingly, amyloidβ and tau are quantitatively associated with reduced neuronal oxidative damage. Copper sequestration by amyloidβ blocks copper-mediated oxidation of lipids and vitamin C indicating amyloidβ can be a protective response rather than the initiator of AD. Instead of being bound to amyloidβ, iron is present as 10nm magnetite crystals with super-paramagnetic properties as well as abundant metallic iron, along with metallic copper. This is the first report of metallic iron and copper in humans. Not just amyloidβ, but also tau, may be protective responses induced in AD to maintain neurons with altered balance for decades. While these studies put oxidative stress at the center of AD, they also highlight a complexity of multifaceted alterations that is homeostatic and requires a deeper level of understanding before an effective cure.
Cell Specific Early Dysfunctional Gene Clusters in the APPNL-G-F (APPKI) Alzheimer's Model
Authors:   Neuroscience Center of Excellence, School of Medicine, LSU Health New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA, Bazan Nicolas G , Giles Brian , Bhattacharjee Surjyadipta , Ji Jeff ,   Neuroscience Center of Excellence, School of Medicine, LSU Health New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA, Schultzberg Marianne ,   Karolinska Institutet, Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences & Society, Stockholm, Sweden
Published: January 2024

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) occurrence is expected to triple by the year 2060. Due to a lack of the understanding of causative mechanisms we are devoid of effective therapies. We have explored the hippocampus and cortex of the 2-month old APPNL-G-F (APPKI) using 10× Genomics Chromium Single Cell Multiome Assay for Transposase Accessible Chromatin (ATAC) + Gene Expression (GEX) to define at the transcriptome level, cell specific alterations in immune, lipid , metabolic and neurodevelopment related gene clusters. Additionally, we have assessed DNA-methylation to uncover related CpG islands and gene promoters.
Identifying the wavelength that generates the most voltage and current in a solar panel
Authors: Sims Amari , Sims Diallo
Published: January 2024

Solar power is a potential solution for addressing climate change. There is limited research on how different wavelengths of light affect solar cells, and researchers have come to conflicting conclusions. Determining the most efficient wavelength of light would allow us to improve solar panel efficiency and make panels more cost-effective and desirable for adoption by the general public. A color filter is relatively inexpensive, and it can enhance the efficiency of a solar panel. Ultimately, it can help save the environment by (1) making solar panels as efficient as possible, (2) making society less dependent on fossil fuels, and (3) speeding up adoption of solar power. Therefore, this study focused on determining which wavelength of light generates the most voltage and current from a solar panel as measured by a Raspberry Pi coded to function as a multimeter. We measured the voltage and current that the solar panel generated in the absence or presence of different filters, which produce different wavelengths of light. Learning which, if any, color filter generates the most voltage and current can improve and promote solar power use. We determined that the yellow filter produced the greatest voltage and current compared to using a solar panel without a filter or a red, orange, green, blue, and purple color filter. Our results suggest that yellow color filters can enhance the voltage and current capabilities of solar panels. The findings offer a relatively low-cost solution to increasing the efficiency of solar panels.
أصول التفسير الموضوعي عند الميداني (ت1425ه)
Authors: الفلاح صفاء
Published: January 2024

أصبحت بعض المفردات القرآنيّة كالرياح والتسبيح والاستعاذة وغيرها في القرآن الكريم بمثابة عناوين لموضوعات قرآنيّة مستقلّة, تدرس تحت ما يسمى التفسير الموضوعي للموضوع القرآني, ومن المفسّرين من وضع أصولاً تفسيريّة تخدم هذا النوع التفسيري، وقدّم دراسات تطبيقيّة في هذا المجال, وهو المفسّر عبد الرحمن حبنّكة الميداني (ت2004م). فقد ساهم في التأصيل التنظيري للتفسير الموضوعي للموضوع القرآني من خلال وضعه أصولاً له، والتزم بتطبيقها في تفسيره "معارج التفكر ودقائق التدبر"، وهذه الأصول هي جزء من قواعده الأربعين في كتابه "قواعد التدبّر الأمثل لكتاب الله المجيد" التي توصّل إليها بعد بحث كلّي وشامل في القرآن الكريم.
Application of Osterwalder and Pigneur’s Business Model Canvas to E-Businesses in Bangor
Authors: Althobani Ahlam
Published: January 2024

The primary objective of this report is to use the Osterwalder and Pigneur (2010) Business Model and apply on the brief descriptions of the given three companies, i.e. an online accountancy service provider Alaw, a daily blog for travel and products called Bodnant Blogs and a cake bakery called Caradog Cakes. The report consists of three sections for each of the three companies. Each section presents the business model for the respective company initially, followed by a discussion on each of the nine blocks of the business model.
Exploring the Impact of E-Recruitment on the Performance of Human Resource Departments in Multinational Organizations
Authors: Alahmadi Tahani
Published: January 2024

The human resource department is among the crucial units in organizations. Through the department, companies conduct recruitment and selection processes to ensure that they hire people with appropriate skills and other attributes to fit in workplace cultures. The study reviews the effects of e-recruitment on the performance of human resource units in multinational companies. Due to the rising utilization of modern technologies in organizational processes, e-recruitment has emerged as a way of using the Internet to identify suitable individuals to fill vacancies in companies. The benefits associated with e-recruitment include access to many candidates from different parts of the world, convenient communication between the company and job applicants, and lower advertising and information-sharing costs. The literature review in the report also indicates that recruitment processes in multinational companies transformed in recent years. The firms mostly use e-recruitment approaches to reach a large pool of candidates since attracting talent and persuading individuals to work in foreign countries can be challenging. The research will be based on surveys and experimental methods using questionnaires as data collection tools. The findings will illustrate the importance of e-recruitment in improving human resource departments’ capacity to select suitable candidates and reduce labour costs.
Human Rights Law and Humanitarian Law: Between Complementarity and Contradiction
Authors: Bin Dehaish Hesham
Published: January 2024

International human rights law and international humanitarian law are two specialized areas of public international law. They exist as two distinct branches of law. Each branch has a different legal basis and origin. However, they share humanitarian ideals, and thus some areas of overlap appear in practice. The two systems share the responsibility for protecting the rights of human beings: Humanitarian law in times of armed conflict, and human rights law in times of peace and times of war as well. Because of this, in practice, it happens that the standards of international human rights law and international humanitarian law are applied simultaneously. At the same time, there are differences between these two legal systems that arise from the different circumstances involved in a state of war and a state of peace. Consequently, several questions arise regarding this relationship: Are the two branches mutually exclusive? Under what circumstances is humanitarian law applied, and how does this differ from the application of human rights law? What are the areas of overlap? What are the practical consequences of the legal problems resulting from the parallel application of the two legal frameworks? This paper does not aim to answer all of these questions, but rather its goal is to contribute to the current debate by presenting the similarities between human rights law and humanitarian law, areas of overlap, and situations of common application. We will also focus on the differences in this relationship, especially the differences in the field of protection guaranteed by legal standards, responsibility for violating the standards, as well as the exceptions allowed in implementing the standards. In one part of the paper, the principle of private law is applied in cases where one of the two branches is more specific in a concrete situation.
คุณภาพการให้บริการของสำนักงานสรรพสามิตพื้นที่บุรีรัมย์ สาขานางรองอำเภอนางรอง จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์
Authors: พลหาญ ปัญญ์ธนัน , พุฑฒิพงษ์ชัยชาญ ธัญญรัตน์ , วิชัยรัมย์ สถาพร
Published: January 2024

ภูมิหลังและวัตถุประสงค์: สำนักงานสรรพสามิตพื้นที่บุรีรัมย์ มีหน้าที่และความรับผิดชอบในการจัดเก็บภาษี และดำเนินการป้องกันและปราบปรามจับกุมผู้กระทำผิดกฎหมายสรรพสามิต อีกทั้งสำนักงานฯ ยังเน้นประเด็นยุทธศาสตร์ ด้านพัฒนาการให้บริการแบบเบ็ดเสร็จ ตามมาตรฐานสากล และสร้างเสถียรภาพในการจัดเก็บภาษีแบบบูรณาการ โดยมีการจัดโครงการพัฒนาศักยภาพบุคลากรอย่างสม่ำเสมอ เพื่อให้บริการประชาชนอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ ตรงตามความต้องการของผู้รับบริการ และสร้างความพึงพอใจให้กับประชาชนมากที่สุด การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ 1) เพื่อศึกษาระดับความคิดเห็นเกี่ยวกับคุณภาพการให้บริการของสำนักงานสรรพสามิตพื้นที่บุรีรัมย์ สาขานางรอง อำเภอนางรอง จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์ 2) เพื่อศึกษาความคิดเห็นและข้อเสนอแนะของผู้ใช้บริการต่อสำนักงานสรรพสามิตพื้นที่บุรีรัมย์ สาขานางรอง อำเภอนางรอง จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์
ระเบียบวิธีการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่าง ได้แก่ ผู้เข้ารับบริการ ณ สำนักงานสรรพสามิตพื้นที่บุรีรัมย์ สาขานางรอง อำเภอนางรอง จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์ ซึ่งไม่ทราบจำนวนประชากรแน่นอน (Infinite Population) จึงใช้คำนวณขนาดกลุ่มตัวอย่างตามสูตรของคอชแรน ผู้วิจัยกำหนดระดับความเชื่อมั่นเท่ากับร้อยละ 95 โดยมีค่าความคลาดเคลื่อนที่ยอมรับได้ 5% สัดส่วนของประชากร ที่จะทำการสุ่ม 0.5 คำนวณหาจำนวนกลุ่มตัวอย่างได้เท่ากับ 384 คน เพื่อป้องกันความผิดพลาด งานวิจัยชิ้นนี้จะเก็บกลุ่มตัวอย่างจำนวน 400 คน เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการเก็บรวบรวมข้อมูล คือ แบบสอบถาม โดยใช้สถิติในการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูล ได้แก่ ค่าร้อยละ ค่าเฉลี่ย และส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน (S.D.)
ผลการศึกษา: ความคิดเห็นเกี่ยวกับคุณภาพการให้บริการของสำนักงานสรรพสามิตพื้นที่บุรีรัมย์ สาขานางรอง อำเภอนางรอง จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์ โดยภาพรวมอยู่ในระดับมาก เมื่อพิจารณาเป็นรายด้าน พบว่า ทุกด้านอยู่ในระดับมาก โดยด้านที่มีค่าเฉลี่ยสูงสุด คือ ด้านความเป็นรูปธรรมของการบริการ รองลงมา คือ ด้านความเชื่อถือไว้วางใจได้ ด้านการให้ความมั่นใจแก่ผู้รับบริการ ด้านการตอบสนองต่อผู้รับบริการ ด้านความเข้าใจและเห็นอกเห็นใจในผู้รับบริการ ตามลำดับ ส่วนความคิดเห็นและข้อเสนอแนะอื่น ๆ ที่มีจำนวนมากที่สุด คือ ควรมีการแจ้งเตือนการต่อใบอนุญาตขาย สุรา ยาสูบ ไพ่ ผ่านทางจดหมาย หรือแจ้งเตือนผ่านช่องทาง SMS รองลงมา คือ เจ้าหน้าที่ฝ่ายปราบปรามควรมีการแจ้งเตือนเจ้าของร้าน ก่อนการออกตรวจร้านค้า ตามลำดับ
สรุปผล: ผลการศึกษาชี้ให้เห็นว่าคุณภาพการบริการของสำนักงานสรรพสามิตพื้นที่บุรีรัมย์ สาขานางรอง อำเภอนางรอง จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์ ได้รับการรับรู้เชิงบวกโดยรวม ในแต่ละด้าน ได้แก่ ความน่าเชื่อถือที่จับต้องได้ ความมั่นใจ การตอบสนอง และความเห็นอกเห็นใจ ได้รับการจัดอันดับอยู่ในระดับสูงอย่างต่อเนื่อง นอกจากนี้ข้อเสนอแนะที่สำคัญในการปรับปรุง ได้แก่ การแจ้งต่ออายุใบอนุญาตทางจดหมายหรือ SMS และแจ้งให้เจ้าของร้านทราบล่วงหน้าเพื่อตรวจสอบ เน้นความคิดเห็นของผู้ตอบแบบสอบถาม
The da Vinci Solution
Authors: Klinkenberg David
Published: January 2024

A significant amount of evidence has emerged to demonstrate that the so called gnostic gospels of the Roman period were written utilizing a cypher. In other words, they contain literal historical messages that can not be understood without applying a code to the text. The implications of this discovery are vast and significant.

In order to demonstrate this cypher I will be using the texts from the Nag Hammed Library. A large collection of gnostic gospels was discovered in 1945 near the Egyptian town of Nag Hammadi, and I will be using these texts in this analysis.

The Gnostic gospels contain dozens of parables and stories, most of which make little to no sense. This is because the documents were written in a way that obscures the messages they contain. The nomadic tribal nations surrounding the Roman Empire had devised a way of communicating so that the leadership of the empires they were targeting would not be able to decipher their plans.

The Gnostic gospels relinquish their hidden messages with the application of a simple code. Throughout the Gnostic gospels the authors use a variety of opposite paired terms like Heaven and Earth, Above and Below, Light and Dark, or Immortal and Mortal. The key to deciphering the Gnostic code is to recognize that all of the opposites referred to the same nomadic tribal nation/Roman Empire divide. Any reference to Heaven, God, Father, Light, referred to the nomadic tribal nations while references to the Earth, World, Abyss, Chaos, or Mortal realm referred to the Roman Empire or agriculturalists in general. Along with these terms, concepts with natural dichotomies such as Summer and Winter, Right and Left, Above and Below
Exploration of Civic Teaching of Architectural Design Foundation Based on Craftsmanship
Authors:   Zhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and Technology，China, Shi Hongbin
Published: January 2024

As a discipline combining art and technology, the philosophy, culture, and values behind architectural design cannot be ignored. In recent years, people have increasingly realized the importance of traditional craftsmanship in modern architectural design. Craftsmanship is not only the pursuit of skill but also a kind of perseverance and pursuit of excellence, perfection, tradition, and innovation. However, how to effectively integrate the artisan spirit into the teaching of basic ideology and politics of architectural design, so that it not only cultivation students' technical ability but also deepens their ideological and political education, is an important issue facing educators at present. The paper explores the objectives and strategies of basic Civic and Political teaching of architectural design based on the spirit of craftsmanship.
Research on the Construction of E-Commerce Curriculum of Vocational Education Based on the Concept of Industry-Teaching Integration
Authors:   Guangdong Finance and Trade Vocational College，China, Zhong Shunchang
Published: January 2024

In this digital era, the e-commerce industry is constantly evolving and there is an urgent need for more professionals with the latest skills and knowledge. To meet this demand, vocational education e-commerce course construction becomes crucial. Industry-education integration, as an educational model, emphasizes close collaboration between universities and enterprises to ensure that the educational experience is aligned with actual market demand. This model helps develop students' practical skills and provides them with better career development opportunities. The article focuses on the e-commerce curriculum construction strategy of vocational education based on the concept of industry-teaching integration, to provide some useful references and insights for practitioners in related fields.
Pelatihan Membangun Sistem Informasi Program Kerja Karang Taruna RW. 05 Tegal Parang Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Mailasari Mely , Sahara Sucitra , Puspita Ari , Widyastuti Reny
Published: January 2024

Dalam rangka memenuhi salah satu kewajiban dosen pada tridharma, Universitas Bina Sarana melakukan pengabdian masyarakat dengan mitra Karang Taruna RW. 05 Kelurahan Tegal Parang Jakarta Selatan. Program Karang Taruna RW. 05 selama ini belum terlaksana secara optimal dalam memberikan kontribusi kepada masyarakat karena kurangnya sosialisasi program, dokumentasi kegiatan yang sudah terjadi sehingga terkadang program tidak terealisasikan dengan baik. Pengabdian kali ini akan mengadakan pelatihan membangun sistem informasi program kerja Karang Taruna RW. 05 Tegal Parang Jakarta Selatan. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah agar pengurus Karang Taruna lebih mudah dalam mensosialisasikan program kerja dan mendistribusikan proposal kegiatan kepada sponsor. Sehubungan dengan berakhirnya pandemi covid-19 maka metode pelaksanaan pada kegiatan ini dilakukan secara Luring (offline). Target luaran berupa publikasi artikel di media masa cetak atau elektronik dan pengetahuannya meningkat.