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Correlations Of Reading Motivation and Engagement of Parents Towards Reading Comprehension Attainment: A Survey Research At SMA 3 Pangkalpinang
Authors: Rasuan Zulfikri B
Published: January 2025

This study examines the correlations between students' reading attitudes, reading motivation, parental involvement, and reading comprehension achievement. Using a quantitative research method, data were collected from 150 randomly selected eleventh-grade students (77 males, 73 females) at SMA N 3 Pangkalpinang during the 2019-2020 academic year. Questionnaires measured reading attitudes, motivation, parental involvement, and education, alongside a reading comprehension test. Results revealed a significant correlation between reading motivation and comprehension (r = 0.424). Extrinsic motivation showed a moderate correlation (r = 0.599, p < 0.001), while intrinsic motivation exhibited a low correlation (r = 0.399, p = 0.016). Findings suggest that extrinsic motivation has a stronger influence on reading comprehension than intrinsic motivation, with parental involvement also playing a role. Therefore, it answered the research that there was a relationship between reading motivation and Engagement of Parents Towards Reading Comprehension. For the details, the correlation of intrinsic motivation and reading comprehension is significant in 0,016 by the coefficient correlation 0,399 that considered as low correlation. In another side, the correlation of extrinsic motivation and reading comprehension is significant in 0,000 by the coefficient correlation 0,599 that considered as moderate correlation. It can be concluded that based on the data that was analyzed, the students reading extrinsic motivation influence the students‟ comprehension more than the intrinsic motivation. In other words, the contribution of reading motivation towards reading comprehension was not strongly significant for the second-year students of SMA N 3 Pangkalpinang
Effect Of Deposition Duration And Concentration Of Chemical Bath In The Formation Of Zinc Selenide Thin Films
Authors: Ahmmed T , Yasmin F , Bhuiyan A H , Rahman M J
Published: January 2025

Zinc selenide (ZnSe) thin films were produced onto glass substrates using chemical bath deposition technique varying the concentration of the Se source and the deposition duration. It is observed that, the duration of deposition and concentration of Se source emerged as significant factors influencing the surface morphology of the films. When films are deposited for different duration keeping the concentration of Se source constant in the chemical bath, 40 min of deposition is found to be optimum duration for deposition. However, when concentration varied, 1.0 M found to be suitable for film formation of desired structure. The elements present in the films confirmed the purity of the film as observed from EDX study. In terms of optical properties, the observed ZnSe thin films displayed varying optical band gap energies in the range of 2.50 to 3.80 eV, which remain almost independent on duration of deposition when concentration of Se source kept constant, however depend on the concentration of the Se source though duration of deposition was kept constant. The result of this study suggests the suitability of this films in optoelectronic devices.
Bangladesh Journal of Physics, 28(1), 11-24, June 2021
Quality Control And Dosimetric Accuracy Assessment Of Cobalt-60 Teletherapy Unit At Ssdl, Bangladesh
Authors: Aziz M A , Purohit S , Siddiqua T , Rahman M S , Meaze AKM M H
Published: January 2025

External beam radiotherapy, often known as teletherapy, is one of the most efficient ways to treat cancer since it targets harmful cells with radiation. Dosimetric accuracy of a recently installed Cobalt-60 teletherapy unit (Theratron Equinox100#2149, Initial Activity: 12000 Ci) at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission's Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL), Savar, Dhaka, has been the main focus of this work. Several measurements are made that are necessary to ensure the accuracy of the Cobalt-60 teletherapy unit in terms of dosimetric level, specifically the accuracy of absolute and relative dosimetry. These measurements include the following dosimetric parameters: absorbed dose to water, percentage depth dose (PDD), beam profile, inter-chamber comparison (to ensure the highest level of dosimetry accuracy), and comparison of absorbed doses using two protocols named IAEA TRS-277 and IAEA TRS-398. The absorbed dose rate at reference field size (10 × 10 cm2) was found to be 1.548 Gy/min with an uncertainty of ±0.020. In the case of the inter-chamber comparison, the maximum deviation among values of absorbed dose to water for four Farmer chambers was 0.27% for Dw(Zref) and 0.26% for Dw(Zmax). The resultant output of this study may contribute to developing the treatment planning system in the realm of cancer treatment.
Bangladesh Journal of Physics, 28(1), 1-10, June 2021
Step Annealing Effect On Crystallization Kinetics And Activation Energy Of Fe30ni50b20 Amorphous Metallic Glass Ribbon
Authors: Tisa S Y , Nath S D , Shil S K , Liba S I , Khan M N I , SIKDER S S
Published: January 2025

The metallic glass with composition Fe30Ni50B20 in the form of ribbon has been prepared by rapid solidification using a melt spinning technique at a wheel speed of 25 m/s in Ar atmosphere. This ribbon has been studied based on different annealed effects in associated structural kinetics and activation energy using Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and XRD analysis. The impact of annealing in the range of 200 °C to 400 °C with two steps constant annealing time has been compared with its amorphous states by DTA and XRD techniques. From DTA experiments, one exothermic peak, α-Fe(Ni) is found which is responsible for the softness of metallic glass ribbon at as-cast state and with increasing annealing temperature, the peak temperature of α-Fe(Ni)  phase shifts toward higher temperature which agrees well with the XRD patterns. The activation energy of the annealed and as-cast ribbon samples is obtained within the range of 3.30 to 3.91 eV. In the optimized annealing temperature above 350 °C, the grain size obtained from XRD patterns in the range between 8-29 nm and the lattice parameter shifts to higher values with increasing annealing temperature as well as with constant holding time. The desired initial permeability below the glass transition temperature of the metallic glass ribbon depends on the best choices of parameters and its annealing effects with constant annealing time.
Bangladesh Journal of Physics, 28(1), 25-38, June 2021
Microstructure And Magnetization Process Due To Cd2+ Doped Ni-mg Spinel Ferrites
Authors: Sulnata Z , Hossain M A , Shil S K , Rashid R , Khan M N I , Sikder S S
Published: January 2025

The Ni0.5Mg0.5CdxFe2-xO4 ferrites (x = 0.00, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08, and 0.10) were prepared by the solid-state reaction method using laboratory-grade oxide materials. Samples from each composition were prepared and then sintered at 1000 °C for 3 hours. The Cd-doped Ni-Mg ferrites' structural and surface morphology effects were analyzed by XRD and SEM. XRD analysis indicated that all the sintered samples crystallized in a single-phase cubic spinel structure. It follows from Vegard's law that, in Ni-Mg-Cd ferrites, the lattice parameter increased linearly with the substitution of Fe³⁺ ions by Cd²⁺. In all the samples, the theoretical density was higher than their bulk densities due to the pores present in them, as the sintering temperature is influenced. SEM images showed that the Cd-doped Ni-Mg ferrites significantly modified the average grain size; thus, the surface morphology appeared to be homogeneous and consisted of well-defined spherical grains. The average grain size decreased while doping with Cd²⁺ in Ni0.5Mg0.5CdxFe2-xO4 up to x = 0.08 and then increased with a further increase in doping concentration. No significant effect on Ms, Hc, and Mr was observed while measuring from the M-H curve by VSM and hysteresis loops. The coercive value Hc was very low, and hence Ni-Mg-Cd ferrites belong to the family of soft ferrites. The Ms value increased in all samples with the content of Cd doping. With these results, it can be asserted that the addition of Cd can make Ni-Mg ferrites more magnetic at the core and change their structure, along with surface appearance; thus, these materials will be useful in many magnetic applications. 
Bangladesh Journal of Physics, 28(1), 51-58, June 2021
STUDY THE INFLUENCE OF ANNEALING TEMPERATURE ON THE STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF Fe73.5-XCrXCu1Nb3Si13.5B9
Authors: Rana M M , Hassan M R , Rezvi M H , Ahmed A Z Ziauddin , Afrin Sadia , Khan M N I , Hoque S Manjura , Bhuiyan G M , Hakim M A
Published: January 2025

Alloy ribbons with the composition Fe73.5-xCrxCu1Nb3Si13.5B9 (where x = 1, 5, 10, 12.5, 17.5) are produced using a rapid quenching technique and subsequently annealed at various temperatures. The development of a homogeneous, ultra-fine grain structure, and also confirmation of the Fe(Si) phase, are examined through X-ray diffraction analysis. As the temperature increases, the amorphous nature of the as-prepared ribbons begins to diminish due to the onset of crystallization nucleation. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) measurements clearly show that the crystallization temperature shifts to higher values with increasing heating rates and time. A strong correlation between the onset of crystallization and the volume fraction of the crystalline α-Fe(Si) phase is observed through differential thermal scanning calorimetry. Additionally, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) is employed to capture micrographs at different annealing temperatures, reflecting variations in the Cr content.
Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 29, Issue 1, pp. 13 – 24, June 2022
HIGH-FREQUENCY RESPONSE OF COMPLEX INITIAL PERMEABILITY OF Cr SUBSTITUTED Co0.5Cu0.5Fe2-xCrxO4
Authors: Khan M H R , Hossain A K M Akther
Published: January 2025

The Lattice parameter, density, initial permeability, saturation magnetization, and Néel temperature of the Cr substituted various Co0.5Cu0.5Fe2-xCrxO4 have been invented. It also explores how the sintering temperature affects these samples' density, porosity, grain size, and initial permeability. As the Cr content increases, the lattice parameter, density, and saturation magnetization decrease. The variation of lattice parameters, density, and maximum magnetic saturation level can be explained in the light of ionic size, atomic mass, and magnetic moment of Cr ion, respectively. However, grain size, complex initial permeability, and coercivity rise until x=0.2 and fall as the Cr concentration increases. Grain size, initial permeability, and coercivity correlated to each other. The textured structure of this ferrite was found at 1373K, confirmed by XRD and microstructural analysis.
Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 29, Issue 1, pp. 25 – 38, June 2022
ВИХОВНИЙ ПОТЕНЦІАЛ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ПОЛІКУЛЬТУРНОЇ СПАДЩИНИ В ІНФОРМАЦІЙНУ ДОБУ
Authors: Verbytska Polina V.
Published: January 2025

The article deals with the problem of actualization of the educational potential of youth research in historical and cultural heritage in the information society. The existing problems in the area of protection and promotion of historical and cultural heritage at the local level were allocated and summarized. The basic approaches to research and development activity among young people in the historic community were clarified. Civic potential of youth research of historical and cultural heritage was found that reflect the long history of the historic environment and it is a condition for its sustainable cultural development.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION SYSTEM: MODERN STUDIES AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Ovcharuk Oksana V. , Soroko Nataliia V.
Published: January 2025

The article shows the results of international and Ukrainian experience on the development of information and communication competency of secondary education process participants, based on research and scientific achievements of academic staff of the Comparative Studies Department for Information and Education Innovations of the Institute of Information Technologies and Learning Tools of NAES of Ukraine. The main obstacles for school teachers towards the formation of computer-based learning process are underlined. The article justifies actuality, significance and necessity for creation, development and evaluation of the ICT competency in education, as well as it further investigation in order to make substantial recommendations on the improvement of education system.
The relationship between stress, social support, and quality of life among spouses of patients at the end-of-life stage in Thailand: A correlational study
Authors: Thawonphat Rathapon , Junda Tiraporn , Sumdaengrit Bualuang
Published: January 2025

Background: Non-communicable diseases have become a leading global health challenge, with mortality rates steadily rising. Insufficient patient care can worsen chronic illness, often placing significant caregiving responsibilities on the patient’s spouse. In some cases, spouses may need to leave their jobs to provide full-time care, especially during the end-of-life stage. Spousal caregivers often face emotionally distressing circumstances while caring for their loved ones, which can lead to elevated stress levels. However, research indicates that adequate social support can improve caregivers’ quality of life, reducing some of the burdens associated with end-of-life care.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess and analyze the relationships between stress, social support, and quality of life experienced by spousal caregivers in Thailand, guided by Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) Stress and Coping Theory.
Methods: A correlational descriptive study design was used. The study was conducted with 84 spouses of patients in the end-of-life stage at a university hospital between October 2021 and March 2022. Data were collected using a questionnaire covering stress, social support, and quality of life and analyzed using Pearson’s Product Moment and Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficients.
Results: The majority of spouses were women aged between 31 and 83 years (Mean = 61.24, SD = 10.42). The mean stress level was 6.40 (SD = 1.62), the mean social support was 55.07 (SD = 9.06), and the mean quality of life was 94.69 (SD = 10.04). There was no significant correlation between social support and stress (r = -0.098, p = 0.373). However, stress was negatively correlated with quality of life (r = -0.299, p = 0.006), and social support was positively related to quality of life (r = 0.219, p = 0.045).
Conclusion: Spousal caregivers of patients at the end-of-life stage experienced varying levels of stress, social support, and quality of life. While no significant relationship was found between social support and stress, stress negatively impacted quality of life, while higher social support was associated with improved quality of life. Healthcare providers, especially nurses, should assess and address the stress, social support, and overall well-being of spousal caregivers to enhance their quality of life.
Assessment of hand hygiene practices among nurses at a regional hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan: A cross-sectional study based on the World Health Organization (WHO) ‘Your 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene’ guidelines
Authors: Baseer Abdul Qadeer , Usmani Asmatullah , Mushfiq Shafiqullah , Hassand Mohammad Hassan , Rahimi Bilal Ahmad , Monib Abdul Wahid , Daqiq Mohammad Salim , Niazi Parwiz
Published: January 2025

Background: Hand hygiene is a critical component of infection prevention and control (IPC) in healthcare settings, as emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, compliance with recommended hand hygiene practices remains suboptimal in many resource-limited settings, including Afghanistan. Despite its importance, limited research has been conducted on hand hygiene practices in Afghan healthcare facilities, highlighting the need for further investigation.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the self-reported hand hygiene practices of nurses at Mirwais Regional Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 141 nurses between August and October 2023. Self-reported hand hygiene compliance was assessed using WHO’s “Your 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene” framework. Data on demographic characteristics, training, and compliance rates were collected. Descriptive statistics and logistic regressions were applied to analyze the data using SPSS version 26.0.
Results: The study found that 73.1% of nurses demonstrated good hand hygiene practices, while 26.9% had non-good compliance. Female nurses showed significantly higher compliance (87.5%) than their male counterparts (68.8%) with a p-value of 0.044, AOR = 1.15 (95% CI: 1.03–9.75). Nurses with a bachelor’s degree had higher compliance (92.3%) compared to those with a diploma (59.4%) (p = 0.046, AOR = 2.1, 95% CI: 0.15–0.96). Nurses aged ≥30 years showed better compliance (96%) than those aged 20–29 years (75.3%) (p = 0.006, AOR = 2.1, 95% CI: 1.84–36.53). Hand hygiene training was positively associated with better compliance (88.3% vs. 61.9%, p = 0.004, AOR = 1.5, 95% CI: 0.07–0.6).
Conclusion: While overall compliance was relatively high, significant gaps persist, particularly among younger, less educated, and male nurses, as well as those in high-burden wards. Enhanced training programs, tailored strategies, and regular audits are essential for improving hand hygiene practices and strengthening infection prevention and control efforts, ultimately enhancing patient safety in resource-limited settings.
Mothers’ experiences as legal guardian of children's phlebitis during hospitalization in Indonesia: A phenomenological study
Authors: Casman Casman , Mahanani Dian , Wawo Balbina Antonelda Marled , Iqbal Muhammad , Ariani Desy Rizki , Pradana Anung Ahadi
Published: January 2025

Background: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is a common procedure performed by nurses for hospitalized children, but phlebitis—an inflammation of the vein—is a frequent complication. The response of the mother, as the child’s primary caregiver, plays a key role in the healing process when phlebitis occurs.
Objective: This study aimed to explore mothers’ experiences and perceptions regarding the occurrence and management of phlebitis in their children during hospitalization.
Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was employed for this study, conducted between August and October 2023. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with sixteen mothers whose children had experienced phlebitis during their hospital stay. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, and data were analyzed using content analysis. Each participant validated the transcripts before analysis.
Results: Three main themes emerged from the data: 1) Risk factors and causes of phlebitis; 2) Early detection and confirmation of phlebitis; and 3) Management of IV infusion occlusions.
Conclusion: Although the causes and risk factors for phlebitis in children cannot be entirely avoided, early detection by mothers can reduce some risks. The study also identified gaps in nursing practice, particularly regarding the management of infusion occlusions, with some practices deviating from standard procedures. To improve outcomes, nurses should adhere to evidence-based protocols for maintaining IV patency and proactively educate mothers on recognizing signs of phlebitis. Strengthening nurse-mother communication and ensuring consistent implementation of best practices are essential for preventing and effectively managing phlebitis in pediatric patients.
Honduran nursing care to pressure injuries in patients with invasive mechanical ventilation: A qualitative study
Authors: Bustamante Yoselin Isabel Vallejo , Martinez Oscar Fidel Antunez
Published: January 2025

Background: Although substantial evidence exists regarding the treatment of pressure ulcers, there is a lack of studies demonstrating a comprehensive nursing approach for managing pressure ulcers in the ICU, particularly among patients with invasive mechanical ventilation from developing countries like Honduras. This gap in research is significant as the risk and impact of pressure ulcers on health recovery cannot be disregarded.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze Honduran nursing care for pressure ulcers in patients with invasive mechanical ventilation admitted to Intensive Care Units.
Methods: A qualitative study approach was used, with in-depth interviews conducted with 12 critical care nurses from July to September 2022. The interviews were recorded, and data analysis was performed using the participants’ narratives following Colaizzi’s steps.
Results: Three themes were obtained, which provide insight into the phenomenon: “The strengths in Honduran nursing interventions,” “Negligence in the Honduran nursing care processes,” and “Vulnerabilities in the organizational structures.”
Conclusion: Nurses’ experiences highlighted their timely reports and comprehensive, holistic care. However, they undergo negligence in their caring processes, such as low frequency of repositioning, lack of caring plans, and absence of self-training, leading to interdisciplinary work codependency for decision-making. Allocating resources toward nursing care and their professional growth is an investment in providing humane treatment and ensuring the prevention and management of pressure injuries in critical care patients. This study highlights the importance of comprehensive training and standardized protocols for intensive care nurses to improve pressure injury prevention and management in mechanically ventilated patients, emphasizing the need for regular patient repositioning, effective communication, and adequate resources to enhance patient care quality.
Health-promoting activities among Saudi Arabian parents of children with disabilities: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Alghamdi Salmah A. , Assiri Muna I. , Fallatah Reem A. , Albeladi Farah M. , Alabdulaziz Hawa , Alsaggaf Fatimah
Published: January 2025

Background: Engaging in health-promoting activities is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. However, parents of children with disabilities often face unique challenges that can impact their ability to engage in such activities. These challenges may include increased caregiving responsibilities, limited access to resources, and emotional and physical burdens, which may hinder their involvement in health-promoting behaviors.
Objective: This study aimed to assess and compare health-promoting activities among parents of children with and without disabilities, with a focus on identifying key differences and associated factors that influence their health and well-being.
Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 118 parents of children aged 3 to 18 years recruited via social media and centers for children with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using the eight-item Health-Promoting Activities Scale (HPAS) and demographic variables. The study utilized descriptive statistics, chi-square test, t-test, and ANOVA for data analysis, conducted using SPSS version 25.
Results: The results showed that parents of children with disabilities had significantly lower HPAS scores (31.73 ± 10.21) compared to parents of children without disabilities (34.83 ± 8.05), although this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.082). Parents of children with disabilities reported significantly lower frequencies of spiritual or rejuvenating personal time (p = 0.032) and social activities (p = 0.011). Additionally, higher education (p = 0.023) and better health status (p = 0.005) were positively associated with higher HPAS scores among parents.
Conclusion: This study’s findings highlight the significant impact that caring for a child with a disability can have on parents’ health-promoting behaviors. Factors such as education and health status were found to play a crucial role in shaping these behaviors. The results suggest the need for tailored interventions and support programs by nurses and healthcare providers to enhance the well-being of parents of children with disabilities.
Challenges and support factors in managing type 2 diabetes among pregnant women in Thailand: A convergent mixed-methods study
Authors: Phonyiam Ratchanok , Teng Chiao-Hsin , Sullivan Catherine , Palmquist Aunchalee , Hodges Eric , Cortés Yamnia , Baernholdt Marianne
Published: January 2025

Background: Sociocultural and behavioral factors have a multifaceted impact on maternal health. In Thailand, cultural influences significantly shape behaviors of diabetes self-management in women. However, the experience of self-managing diabetes in pregnant women with preexisting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear.
Objectives: The study aimed to explore challenges and support factors of diabetes self-management among pregnant women with preexisting T2DM in Thailand, and to compare these factors between women in two groups (optimal and suboptimal maternal health outcomes).
Methods: A convergent mixed-methods study was conducted at a tertiary hospital (March to October 2022). Eligible participants were Thai pregnant women, aged 20-44, diagnosed with T2DM. Participants first completed a questionnaire and then were interviewed about diabetes self-management. Maternal health outcomes (i.e., gestational weight gain and glycated hemoglobin [HbA1c]) were reviewed and extracted. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative analysis, while directed content analysis was used for qualitative data. Side-by-side matrices were used to describe the qualitative subthemes with quantitative results.
Results: Twelve Thai pregnant women participated in the study, aged 27 to 40 years, with gestational ages ranging from 7 to 38 weeks and T2DM diagnoses spanning from 3 weeks to 10 years. Half of the participants were obese before pregnancy. Weight gain patterns revealed that 41.67% had inadequate gain, 33.33% had optimal gain, and 25% had excessive gain. HbA1C levels indicated that 75% had good glycemic control. Three women achieved optimal weight gain and glycemic control, while nine exhibited suboptimal health outcomes. We identified six main themes: 1) challenges at the individual level in managing diabetes, 2) support factors at the individual level for diabetes management, 3) challenges at the interpersonal level in controlling diet, 4) interpersonal support factors for managing diabetes, 5) challenges at the societal level in accessing healthcare, and 6) societal support factors for healthcare access.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that managing diabetes during pregnancy necessitates dynamic, patient-centered care throughout the pregnancy journey. Regarding the clinical implication, it is important to tailor approaches to the Thai context and to prioritize education and boost women’s confidence in managing diabetes throughout pregnancy.
Self-management behavior and its influencing factors among adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Colombo, Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Weerasooriya Kanchana Warnakula Royal , Samartkit Niphawan , Masingboon Khemaradee , Witheethamasak Pachanok
Published: January 2025

Background: Self-management behaviors are essential to take care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, data on COPD self-management practices in Sri Lankan adults is limited. Therefore, identifying the level of COPD self-management and examining its influencing factors are essential for healthcare providers to manage COPD effectively.
Objectives: This research aimed to describe the level of self-management behaviors and determine whether dyspnea, perceived stress, COPD knowledge, and social support can predict self-management in adults with COPD in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Methods: A predictive correlational study was conducted, and 108 adults with mild to moderate COPD were recruited from the central chest clinic in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from March to April 2024 using a simple random sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather data included demographic characteristics. The other instruments used were the COPD Self-Management Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, the COPD Knowledge Questionnaire, and the Perceived Social Support Scale. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used for data analysis.
Results: The study showed a moderate self-management level with a mean of 3.04 ± 0.35. All variables could explain 41.7% of the variance in self-management among adults with mild to moderate COPD and COPD self-management behaviors significantly predicted by dyspnea (β = 0.212, p = 0.006), perceived stress (β = -0.195, p = 0.018), COPD knowledge (β = 0.263, p = 0.001), and perceived social support (β = 0.366, p <0.001).
Conclusion: The study shows evidence that a program to intervene targeting COPD knowledge and perceived social support, in addition to reducing dyspnea and perceived stress, can be beneficial in promoting better self-management behaviors among adults with mild to moderate COPD.
Handling of Umrah Packages by Tour Leader at PT Bintang Wisata in Makassar
Authors: Oemardany Aldevis Masran  , Yusuf Muhammad , Rante Margaretha Wadid
Published: January 2025

This research aims: (1) To determine the standard operating procedure for handling Umrah pilgrims by Tour Leaders at PT. Bintang Wisata Makassar. (2) Inhibiting Factors in Handling Umrah Pilgrims by Tour Leaders at PT. Bintang Wisata Makassar. This research collected data using interviews and documentation techniques at PT. Bintang Wisata Makassar. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative descriptive methods. The results of this research show how the procedures for handling Umrah pilgrims by Tour Leaders at PT. Bintang Wisata Makassar. Handling of Umrah Pilgrims by Tour Leader at PT. Bintang Wisata Makassar is still lacking in handling Umrah pilgrims from the start of the trip to the end of the journey and is not entirely by the standard operational procedures that PT. Bintang Wsata Makassar has set. The problem that tour leaders often encounter while traveling is during the In Tour or carrying out the Umrah pilgrimage, where much time is wasted because there is no preparation or solution from the tour leader before starting the trip handling Umrah pilgrims. PT. Bintang Wisata Makassar uses Tour Leaders registered with the Indonesian Tourist Guide Association (HPI) organization and, of course, have a license or certificate of expertise as guides fit into the field. Still, when researched, Tour Leaders were sometimes found to have made mistakes the first time they handled it. Umrah pilgrims, so Tour Leaders need to add insight and research. So, when a Tour Leader needs to correct a mistake in handling the Umrah pilgrims, the Tour Leader can provide an excellent solution to the Umrah pilgrims.
PENILAIAN MIKROBIOLOGIS MENGGUNAKAN METODE TPC DAN MPN SERTA EVALUASI ORAGANOLEPTIK DI OBJEK WISATA ALAM SUMBER GENTONG DESA TIRTOMOYO KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Susanto Misbahuddin Febrian , Faisal  , Syauqi Ahmad
Published: January 2025

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HOOKE-KEPLER LAW OF GRAVITATION: the rejected law of gravitation, which turned out to be more accurate and perfect than Newton's law.
Authors: Kosinov Mykola
Published: January 2025

The role of Robert Hooke in the discovery of the law of universal gravitation is shown in a new light. New circumstances are revealed that relate to the priority dispute between Hooke and Newton. It is shown that Newton's law of gravitation is not the only law of gravitational interaction. There is another law of gravitation that was outside Newton's field of vision. The existence of this law was indicated by Robert Hooke in his correspondence with Newton. Robert Hooke pointed out that the law of gravitation should take into account the elliptical orbits of the planets and the inverse square law. In 1687, Newton presented the law of gravitation, which includes the inverse square law. But the parameters of the elliptical orbit were not included in Newton's law. Instead of the orbital parameters, Newton introduced mass into his law. As a result, a more perfect law of gravitation than Newton's law was not discovered. Here we present this law of gravitation. It has a beautiful and mathematically perfect form: FH-K = mR^3/(T*r)^2. I call this physical law the Hooke-Kepler law of gravitation. It includes the Kepler constant. It includes the inverse square law. It does not include the central mass. This is a more accurate and perfect law of gravitation than Newton's law, since distances and periods are known from observations with greater accuracy than mass. Thus, Hooke's path to the law of gravitation was more promising than Newton's.
Prompt-Based Monte Carlo Tree Search for Mitigating Hallucinations in Large Models
Authors: Duan Zhihua , Wang Jialin
Published: January 2025

With the rapid development of large models in the field of artificial intelligence, how to enhance their application capabilities in handling complex problems in the field of scientific research remains a challenging problem to be solved. This study proposes an improved Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) method based on prompt words. In the simulation search stage, it introduces dynamic adjustment of exploration parameters and adaptive selection strategies, which can better balance exploration and exploitation, thereby reducing the hallucination phenomenon. This paper takes the four subsets of the SciEval dataset as the test objects, and compares the Glm-4-flash+Improved MCTS method with the methods of several existing models. The results show that the Improved MCTS method performs better, providing new ideas and methods for the application of large models in the field of scientific research.
Stigmatizing Views of Ill Women in Kuwaiti Memoir of Arthritis
Authors: Alshammari Shahd
Published: January 2025

This study explored the portrayal of illness and disability in Kuwaiti author Kulthoum Dashti’s memoir Almost Faded: Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey specifically focusing on how health-based thematic categorizations intersect with perceptions of the external world. Using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC-2015) software program, a corpus specific to the novel was analyzed, retrieving thematic categories and contrasting them with the psychologically validated lexica. The analysis revealed the author’s strong authenticity in narrating her journey with arthritis, characterized by heavy use of function words contributing to reflective tone. Additionally, the marginal confidence and low emotional tone in the narrative reflected the author’s intention to share experiences without asserting authority, while social, temporal, and spatial references centralized the lack of familial support and accurate depictions of locations, shaping the narrative’s structure. This case study contributes to understanding how illness and disability are portrayed in Kuwaiti literature, shedding light on the psychological dimensions embedded within the disability narrative.
Effect of different types of flour on the structural and mechanical characteristics of muffins
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientifi c Institution V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS, Baskakov A.V.
Published: January 2025

Structural and mechanical characteristics play a key role in determining the quality of muffins. These
parameters include such properties as hardness, elasticity, stickiness, and porosity, which directly affect the texture and consistency of the fi nal product. The study of structural and mechanical characteristics
allows us to obtain information about the quality of muffi ns and identify possible problems during their production. An analysis of the scientific literature revealed a lack of research on the influence of various types of wheat flour on the structural and mechanical properties of the finished product, which indicates the need for such research. The purpose of this work is to study the quality characteristics of muffins obtained from various types of wheat fl our, produced from soft-grain and hard-grain varieties.
Prospects for using antioxidants in flour confectionery production
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientifi c Institution V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS, Perfilyev D.S.
Published: January 2025

Oxidative stress occurs when the body’s antioxidant system cannot cope with excessive levels of reactive
oxygen species (ROS). Free radicals, which are molecules with an unpaired electron, attack proteins, membrane lipids, and DNA, causing damage that can lead to disease, accelerated aging, and disruption of cellular functions. The main sources of free radicals are endogenous processes (metabolism, inflammation) and exogenous factors (pollution, ultraviolet radiation, smoking). The body’s protection from oxidative stress is provided by antioxidants, which neutralize ROS and reduce the negative impact of oxidative stress. The article discusses the prospects for using various antioxidants in the fl our confectionery production, with the aim of making a positive impact on consumers’ health.
Commodity characteristics of plums
Authors:   Department of International Commerce and Logistics, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Nikolaeva M.A.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the commodity characteristics of plums. A standardized classifi cation of plums,
which diff ers from the classification previously accepted in commodity science by the inclusion of interspecific hybrids of plums: plumcots, pluots, apriums, etc., is presented. A brief description of the main types of plums, cherry plums, and damsons, which in trade practice are classifi ed as small-fruited
plums, is given. The nutritional value of plums is given and the substances that determine it are
indicated. Particular attention is paid to the beneficial properties of plums. Defects in plums, as well as their storage conditions, are considered.
Effect of binding components on the quality indicators of muesli bars (cereal)
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS, Fedosenko T.V. , Zhuravlev M.V. ,   Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Kondratyev N.B. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS
Published: January 2025

The influence of various binding semi-finished products (invert syrups, cavitation invert syrups, and
molasses) in the composition of muesli bars (cereal) on their organoleptic and physicochemical parameters is described. The dynamics of the mass fraction of moisture and water activity of such bars
during storage have been established.
Impact of anatomical and morphological processes on the storage life of fruits and vegetables
Authors:   Department of International Commerce and Logistics, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Nikolaeva M.A.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the article is to establish the infl uence of anatomical and morphological processes on
the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. It has been established that when storing fruits and vegetables, growth processes occur during the germination of vegetative vegetables and seeds of fruits and fruit
vegetables. During the entire storage period, modifi cations of the external protective tissues, as well as wound reactions for the healing of mechanical damage, mainly in the post-harvest period, are observed.
The impact of these processes on the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables has been revealed.
Ensuring the storage capacity of pastilles containing thickeners
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry - branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS, Kazantsev E.V.
Published: January 2025

The high interest of consumers in pastille confectionery products, such as marshmallows, meringues,
pastilles, etc., is caused by their foamy structure and the presence of fruit puree and dried fruit pieces in the formulation. The specified quality characteristics of the pastilles, such as taste, aroma, color, and consistency,
are signifi cantly reduced during storage as a result of partial degradation of its internal structure
and moisture diffusion processes, i.e. products become uncompetitive. To avoid this type of change
and increase the shelf life of the pastilles, modified polysaccharides from waxy corn with stabilizing
properties E1442 and E1422 were included in its recipe composition, and studies of the physicochemical
and organoleptic properties of the pastilles were carried out. As a result of the studies, it was established
that the rate of moisture transmission of pastilles samples containing E1442 in the recipe composition
significantly decreased by 2.1 times among the studied model samples and was lower than the rate of
moisture transmission of the control sample without the modified polysaccharide.
Some features of the import of alcoholic and alcohol-containing products into the territory of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Kovaleva E.V.
Published: January 2025

In modern conditions, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products make up a significant share of international trade turnover. Meanwhile, the alcohol market in our country is also represented by imported products, and therefore the need has risen to increase the efficiency of customs authorities in order to
ensure the economic and political security of the state, as well as the life and health of citizens when
moving this group of goods across the customs border, as well as within the EAEU. The optimization of
the movement of alcohol and alcohol-containing products marked with excise stamps is of particular
importance in the context of the activities of customs authorities, since the collection of excise tax is
under the jurisdiction of the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation. This publication is devoted to the consideration of some features of the import of alcohol and alcohol-containing products
from the perspective of the legislation of the EAEU and the national legislation of Russia.
Creation of a mechanism for managing the system of countering the terrorism ideology in the Russian Federation
Authors:   Department of Management of Innovation and Business, Grozny State Oil Technical University named after academician M.D. Millionshchikov, chief researcher of the Complex Research Institute named after H.I. Ibragimov RAS,Academy of Military Sciences of the Russian Federation, Idilov I.I. , Dadalko V.A. ,   Academy of Military Sciences of the Russian Federation, Higher School of Management, Peoples Friendship University of Russia, Idrazov I.I. ,   Grozny State Oil Technical University named after academician M.D. Millionshchikov
Published: January 2025

In the modern world, in the countries of the so-called “golden billion,” an interesting phenomenon
has arisen, which has led to the fact that the ruling elites began to use the resources of their own states for the purpose of personal enrichment and imposing their will on underdeveloped states. In the world political lexicon, such a stable concept as “state terrorism” has emerged. The study of these features of the current stage of development of the countries of the golden billion is an urgent global problem and requires detailed research. It has been established that in the modern world there is a merging of the interests of individual terrorists and the ruling elites of the leading Western countries.
Terrorist activities have acquired a systemic character, transforming into the ordered
activities of the political superstructure of the ruling elites. It has been proven that terrorism
is closely structured in the world processes of globalization and manifests itself
depending on the political and economic processes in a particular country, having a
negative impact on the process of mutually benefi cial cooperation between states. It has
been established that new tools of the current electronic technological world such as
the Internet, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, distributed registry technologies,
etc., which make it possible to control the flow of digital information at the speed of thought and are the basis for the future development of humanity, have become available to everyone, including terrorists. In Russia, in order to protect the population from the influence of aggressive states, a system has been created to counter the ideology of terrorism, which at this stage is imposed by NATO countries. To counteract the ideology of terrorism, it is planned to use the potential of educational institutions, youth policy structures, and culture. In order to counter the ideology of terrorism and prevent extremism on the territory of the Chechen Republic, the Coordination Center of the A.A.Kadyrov Chechen State University was created. It addresses a range of issues related to the formation of an active civic position among young people, the prevention of interethnic and interfaith conflicts, countering the ideology of terrorism, and the prevention of extremism.