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CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH TRENDS IN HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE DESIGN
Authors: ZHOU T. , YEZHOVA O.
Published: August 2024

Objective: analyzing the current status and developmental trends in the field of interface design, and to establish a classification framework for the characteristics and requirements of various application domains in interface design
Methodology. Using the methods of quantitative analysis, literature review, and information visualization techniques with Citespace software to visualize the relevant literature information in the field of interface design. The creation of scientific knowledge maps depict the structure and distribution of scientific knowledge, enabling a comprehensive analysis of the field of interface design from multiple perspectives and levels.
Results. This paper presents the development trend of interface design research in Scopus database from 2015 to 2023 in the form of visual knowledge graph. Through literature analysis, the current research focus and future research direction of interface design are obtained. At the same time, ten main application carriers of interface design are listed, their characteristics are analyzed from the perspective of interface design, and corresponding design suggestions are given.
Scientific novelty. For the first time, the literature research knowledge map of interface design was summarized by combining Citespace visualization software. The categories and key points of interface design research were presented through visualization maps. At the same time, the main application scenarios and categories of interface design were summarized, thus providing a theoretical basis and reference database for interface design.
Practical significance. The study is recommended for practical implementation in the field of interface design.
Text Insertion and Encryption Using The Bit-Swapping Method in Digital Images
Authors: Santoso Kiswara Agung , Fakih Muhammad Fahmil , Kamsyakawuni Ahmad
Published: August 2024

Communication is an essential aspect of everyday life, involving the transmission of information through various media. Technological advances have made communication easier but have also increased privacy and data security risks. Several efforts are made to maintain the security of digital information, including coding information (cryptography) and hiding information (steganography). In this article, the author secures information through a combination of cryptography and steganography. To secure text data, we encrypt by exchanging bits between adjacent characters. Subsequently, the encrypted text is hidden within an image. The security analysis results show the successful reconstruction of the message from the stego image and the successful restoration of the message to its original form. The use of the bit swapping method in the text message encryption process has been proven to enhance the security level of the ciphertext, as indicated by the lower TPK calculation value of 0.33 compared to the TPK value in previous studies. Additionally, embedding the ciphertext into digital images has been demonstrated to further increase the security level of the message, evidenced by the NPCR calculation value of 0.0000109% and the UACI calculation value of 0.000000555%. These very small values indicate no significant changes.
Buya Hamka: Story Analysis and Inclusivm of Tafsir Al-Azhar
Authors:   UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Nadia Matsna Afwi , Aulia Icha ,   UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau
Published: August 2024

This article reviews Hamka's discourse in interpreting stories, food, and inclusiveness in Tafsir Al-Azhar. The interesting things to discuss according to the author: first,the values of character education in the story of Prophet Yusuf as, second,the values of Indonesian inclusiveness. In order to achieve this purpose, this study uses an analysis-based library research method. The results of this study show: First,in the story of the Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him), the valuesof character education, monotheism, and steadfastness have been detailed in QS Yusuf verses 3 and 112, secondly,inclusiveness is contained in Qs. Al-Hujurat verse 12 about the prohibition of prejudice and verse 13 about the nature of diversity that Allahhas created.
Research on the Needs and Preferences of Elderly Consumers in Fashion Design
Authors:   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Lujia Zhao
Published: August 2024

By 2050, the world's population aged 65 and above will reach 1.6 billion. The fashion market for elderly consumers has excellent potential, but there is a lack of research and design guidelines in this field. Previous research mainly focused on the functionality of clothing while neglecting the aesthetic and expressive factors in elderly clothing choices. This study aims to investigate the needs and preferences of elderly consumers in fashion design and propose design suggestions for elderly clothing by analyzing their needs and preferences to change the current situation of the elderly fashion market and make the creation of elderly dresses more humane. The FEA consumer needs model is an essential theoretical framework for guiding this study. This study used a mixed research method to interview four Chinese elderly consumers and collected 207 questionnaires for Chinese elderly consumers, using Thematic analysis, frequency analysis, and descriptive statistical analysis.The research reveals the different needs and preferences of elderly consumers in Fashion design. The research findings emphasize the importance of combining comfort and fashion in elderly fashion design while providing opportunities for self-expression. This study contributes to the existing literature on the needs and preferences of elderly consumers in fashion design. It provides practical solutions for designers to develop products that meet these needs and preferences. This study can potentially improve the quality of life of elderly consumers, increase sales in the elderly fashion market, and promote social inclusion, positively impacting the fashion industry and society.
50 años de Folia Histórica del Nordeste en la construcción de la historia regional en la Argentina (1974- 2024)
Authors: Leoni María Silvia , Solis Carnicer María del Mar
Published: August 2024

Las revistas académicas dedicadas a la historia regional han cumplido un papel central en la discusión tanto de las formas de hacer historia regional como de las definiciones teóricas de los espacios regionales dentro del campo científico. En este trabajo analizaremos el lugar que se fue construyendo la revista Folia Histórica del Nordeste, que se publica ininterrumpidamente desde 1974 en el ámbito del Instituto de Historia de la Facultad de Humanidades de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste y, a partir de 1980, conjuntamente con el Instituto de Investigaciones Geohistóricas —dependiente de CONICET, hasta 2010, y de doble dependencia UNNE- CONICET, a partir de entonces—, ambos con asiento en la ciudad de Resistencia (Chaco-Argentina). Desde la elección de su nombre hasta las políticas editoriales, seguidas a lo largo de estas cinco décadas, denotan las perspectivas que ha ido desarrollando sobre el recorte del espacio regional y sus posibles formas de abordaje. Consideramos que, asimismo, merece evaluarse el impacto que ha ejercido sobre la construcción del campo académico en este espacio.
El enfoque de la vivienda saludable en la gestión local del hábitat. El caso de viviendas colectivas en un municipio del Área Metropolitana de Mendoza, Argentina
Authors: Ginestar Florencia
Published: August 2024

En este artículo se busca analizar la relación entre salud y vivienda en conjuntos habitacionales de producción estatal. Se realiza un estudio de casos con los barrios Parque Sur y Huarpes II, que tienen una antigüedad de más de 40 años y están ubicados en el municipio de Godoy Cruz (Área Metropolitana de Mendoza, Argentina). Estos barrios son característicos de dos períodos: la última dictadura militar argentina y la restitución de la democracia. El estudio se realiza considerando las dimensiones establecidas en las Directrices de la OMS sobre Vivienda y Salud (OPS, 2022) y el capital social comunitario en base a la Metodología Diagnóstica para la Determinación del Riesgo para la Salud de los hogares en la vivienda (DRVS), cuyo registro de propiedad intelectual es de CONICET/UTN-FRC (2021). La valoración se realiza mostrando los procesos estructurales que las políticas habitacionales generan en la salud de los hogares que habitan las viviendas poniendo en evidencia las amenazas a las que están expuestas. En este sentido, se trata de evitar juegos hegemónicos que denuncian sin revelar e informan sin movilizar fundados en factores aislados de la problemática.
Developing Writing Skill Scoring Rubric for Junior Secondary School
Authors: Armin Diah Safithri , Purnomo Maslathif Dwi , Alvindi Alvindi
Published: August 2024

This research aims to reveal the development of a writing skill scoring rubric for a Junior Secondary School based on an analysis of teacher needs for a writing skill scoring rubric. This research method uses the ADDIE Research and Development (R & D) research method with limitations of only three stages, namely: 1) Analysis, 2) Design, and 3) Development. The data collection method in this research used interviews and questionnaire validation sheets filled in by evaluation experts and field practitioners. The subjects of this research were seven English teachers from three different junior secondary schools. The results of research product validation by learning evaluation experts concerning content suitability were 96.67%. Then, the validation results for presentation feasibility were 90.62%. Meanwhile, the validity percentage for the linguistic appropriateness aspect was obtained at 96.87%. In addition to these quantitative results, the validator also suggests minor revisions to the appearance and content. In the practicality trial, research subjects were given a questionnaire containing an assessment of the appropriateness of presentation, content, and language appropriateness. Based on the results of the analysis, for the presentation feasibility test, a feasibility percentage of 98.38% was obtained. The analysis results for the content feasibility test showed a feasibility percentage of 98.21%, while for linguistic feasibility, it was 99.1%. Overall, the validation results by learning evaluation experts and practicality tests by field practitioners show that this research's writing skill scoring rubric is valid and practical to use in assessing students' writing skill abilities.
Mahasiswa
Authors: Saleh Rahmat , Khaidir Afriva
Published: August 2024

Pada penelitian ini untuk mengetahui permasalahan tentang Pengaruh Layanan Sistem Informasi Terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat dalam administrasi kependudukan di Dinas Kependudukan Dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sijunjung, penelitian dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya permasalahan mengenai kepuasan masyarakat dalam administrasi kependudukan  di Kabupaten Sijunjung. Pada jenis penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan analisas dan perhitungan angka dengan menggunakan analisis statistic. Penelitian ini melibatkan variabel bebas yaitu layanan sistem informasi sedangkan variabel terikat melibatkan yaitu kepuasan masyarakat dalam administrasi kependudukan.Responden penelitian ini adalah masyarakat yang ada di Kabupaten Sijunjung. Jumlah responden dalam eksplorasi ini adalah 100 orang. yang telah diselesaikan menggunakan resep Slovin dengan tingkat eror 10%. Dalam melibatkan metode pengumpulan informasi dalam penelitian ini, survei diberikan kepada beberapa masyarakat Sijunjung dengan menggunakan skala Likert. Metode yang menggunakan regresi linier sederhana dengan menggunakan aplikasi SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Adanya pengaruh yang signfikan antara layanan sistem informasi terhadap kepuasan masyarakat dalam administrasi kependudukan di dinas kependudukan dan pencatatan sipil kabupaten sijunjung.
Marmara Student Congress on 25th Anniversary: Evaluation of Booklets
Authors: Alparslan Zafer , Vergili İrem
Published: August 2024

Objective: To analyse the 24 years of Marmara Student Congress (MaSCo) and its internal dynamics and reveal the statistics of presented studies.Materials and Methods: Congress booklets were obtained from the website of MaSCo, all of the booklets were read by researchers from the year 2001 to 2024. Presentation types, subjects and origins of studies; workshop numbers, participants’ numbers and origins were evaluated. Results: In 24 years, 23 MaSCo took place. MaSCo 2020 did not take place due to COVID pandemic. 2299 internal, 129 external, 43 studies from EMU; in total 2471 studies were presented. At least 427 workshops and 117 panels/conferences were held. 10520 internal student researchers, 219 EMU student researchers, 486 external student researchers in total 11225 student researchers were welcomed in MaSCo. Ratio of biomedical studies among all studies, animal studies and cell studies show increase throughout years whereas studies from external origins and workshops per participant show decrease. Oral presentation ratio fluctuates between approximately 25 to 50%.Conclusion: MaSCo as the first medical student congress of Türkiye continues its activities for 24 years successfully.
Redefining Abnormality through a Critical Examination of Societal Influences and Biases in Psychological Diagnoses
Authors: Rajapakse Rakhitha
Published: August 2024

The concept of abnormality in psychology has been a subject of intense debate, particularly concerning how to define, diagnose, and treat. This paper critically examines the notion of abnormality as a social construct shaped by societal values and cultural biases. By analyzing historical and contemporary diagnoses, including drapetomania, kleptomania, homosexuality, eating disorders, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this article explores how cultural and social factors influence what is considered "normal" and "abnormal." while explaining how ambiguous to draw the line in between those The limitations and biases in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) have been observed while highlighting their impact on marginalized and oppressed groups. The paper concludes by advocating for a more inclusive and socially just approach to understanding and addressing mental health issues.
FORMULASI PUPUK ORGANIK LIMBAH KULIT KOPI DENGAN PENAMBAHAN TANAMAN PENGHASIL NITROGEN TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KOPI ROBUSTA (Coffea canephora L.)
Authors: Padidi Nober , Wisdawati Eka , Baba Basri
Published: August 2024

The increase in coffee production in Indonesia has resulted in an increase in by products in the form of coffee skin waste, which can be processed into organic fertilizer. The purpose of this study was to determine the formulation of organic fertilizer that gives the best effect on the growth of robusta coffee seedlings. This study used a Randomized Group Design (RDB) with the treatment of various formulations of coffee skin waste organic fertilizer with the addition of nitrogen producing plants, namely without coffee skin waste organic fertilizer (soil) or control (P0), coffee skin waste organic fertilizer without the addition of nitrogen-producing plants (P1), coffee skin waste organic fertilizer with the addition of babadotan plants (P2), coffee skin waste organic fertilizer with the addition of mucuna plants (P3) and coffee skin waste organic fertilizer with the addition of lamtoro plants (P4). The dose given per polybag was 300 grams/polybag. The nutrient content of the organic fertilizer formulation with the addition of lamtoro plants produced the highest nutrient content compared to the addition of mucuna and babadotan leaves, namely N by 1.88%, P by 0.50% and K by 3.14%. In the observed variables, namely plant height and stem diameter, the formulation treatment with the addition of lamtoro produced the highest plant height and largest plant diameter, but was not significantly different from the other treatments. The organic fertilizer treatment with the addition of lamtoro plants also produced the highest number of leaves and was significantly different from the soil treatment (control) and treatment with the addition of babadotan plants, but not significantly different from the formulation treatment with the addition of mucuna and treatment without the addition of nitrogen producing plants.
The artificial intelligence revolution... in unethical publishing: Surfing the liquid world and its intangible economy
Authors: França Thiago Fonseca Alves , Monserrat José Maria
Published: August 2024

Scholarly publishing has been shaped by the pressure of a liquid economy to become an exercise in branding more than a vehicle for the advancement of science. The current revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to make matters worse. The new generation of large language models (LLMs) have shown impressive capabilities in text generation and are already being used to write papers, grants, peer review reports, and code for analyses. Although these models can be used in positive ways, the metrics and pressures of academia, along with our dysfunctional publishing system, stimulate their indiscriminate and uncritical use to speed up research outputs. Thus, LLMs are likely to amplify the worst incentives of academia, greatly increasing the volume of scientific literature while diluting its quality. At present, no effective solutions are evident to overcome this grim scenario, and nothing short of a cultural revolution within academia will be needed to realign the practice of science with its traditional ideal of a rigorous search for truth.
Photo-thermal optical post tuning of 2D graphene oxide thin films in integrated waveguides
Authors: Moss David
Published: August 2024

We experimentally investigate power-sensitive photo-thermal tuning (PTT) of two-dimensional (2D) graphene oxide (GO) films coated on integrated optical waveguides. We measure the light power thresholds for reversible and permanent GO reduction in silicon nitride (SiN) waveguides integrated with 1 and 2 layers of GO. Raman spectra at different positions of a hybrid waveguide with permanently reduced GO are characterized, verifying the inhomogeneous GO reduction along the direction of light propagation through the waveguide. The differences between the PTT induced by a continuous-wave laser and a pulsed laser are also compared, confirming that the PTT mainly depend on the average input power. These results reveal interesting features for 2D GO films coated on integrated optical waveguides, which are of fundamental importance for the control and engineering of GO’s properties in hybrid integrated photonic devices
Is the ‘Swift Effect’ fact or folklore? A Quasi-Experimental Investigation into Taylor Swift's Influence on American football performance
Authors: Smoliga James M , Sawyer Kathryn E
Published: August 2024

Taylor Swift’s present at National Football League (NFL) games was reported to have a causal effect on the performance of Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. However, this has not been validated through a robust statistical analysis. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to critically assess whether Taylor Swift's game attendance influenced: 1) Travis Kelce’s football performance, and 2) Kansas City Chiefs' game outcomes in the 2023 American football season. METHODS: A quasi-experimental study with propensity score matching was employed. Chiefs’ pregame Elo score was identified as a confounding factor which influence Kelce’s performance during the pre-Swift era (2014-2022 season). Each Chiefs game from the Swift era (2023 season) were matched to five games from the pre-Swift era by Chiefs’ pregame Elo. Linear mixed effects models were then used to determine how Swift’s presence or absence in Swift-era games influence Kelce’s performance, relative to historical data. Kelce’s yards was the dependent variable, random factor was each “matched set” of six games (5 pre-Swift era, 1 Swift era), and Chiefs pre-game Elo was entered as a covariate. Two models were developed: 1) Swift present (n=13 Swift era games, matched to 65 pre-Swift era games); and 2) Swift absent (n=6 Swift era games, 30 pre-Swift era game). Additionally, a binary logistic regression model was developed to determine if Swift’s presence influenced the Chief’s game outcomes, relative to historical averages. RESULTS: Kelce's performance was similar between the Swift (2023 season, 70.5 yards) and pre-Swift (2014-2022 seasons, 73.9 yards) eras. Linear mixed effects models revealed that Kelce achieved an extra mean 7.1 (95% confidence interval: -12.7, 26.9) yards per game when Swift was in attendance (n=13 games in the Swift era), compared to matched games from the pre-Swift era however this was not statistically significant (p=0.476). When Swift was absent from games (n=6 in the Swift era), Kelce’s performance changed by -28.6 (-69.4, 12.3) yard per game, compared to matched games from the pre-Swift era – again not statistically significant (p=0.163). Swift’s attendance did not significantly increase the Chief’s likelihood of winning [odds ratio = 1.32 (0.33, 5.34), p=0.692]. DISCUSSION: The weak statistical evidence that spawned the concept of the “Swift effect” is rooted in a constellation of fallacies common to scientific and medical research –including attribution bias, unjustified mechanisms, inadequate sampling, emphasis on surrogate outcomes, and inattention to comparative effectiveness. Clinicians and researchers must be vigilant to avoid falling victim to the “Swift effect,” since failure to scrutinize available evidence can lead to acceptance of unjustified theories and negatively impact clinical decision-making.
Pattern use in bass lines of two eminent jazz musicians
Authors: Nurmi Mikko
Published: August 2024

Several authors have claimed that at least some jazz musicians have built their improvisations largely from pre-learned patterns. In this exploratory study, forty-two transcriptions of Paul Chambers’s and Ron Carter’s bass lines were analyzed to investigate the extent of pattern use in jazz improvisation. Results indicate that patterns played a less important role in Paul Chambers’s and Ron Carter’s bass lines compared to results from earlier studies, most of which investigated solos of Charlie Parker and other saxophone players. When analyzing the same data with methods used in previous studies, the proportion and the number of recurring patterns increased considerably. These results support the view that patterns play an important role in jazz improvisation but indicate that earlier studies may have overestimated the role of pattern use in jazz improvisation.
The morphological, behavioral, and transcriptomic life cycle of Anthrobots
Authors: Gumuskaya Gizem , Davey Nikolai , Srivastava Pranjal , Bender Andrew , Pio-Lopez Léo , Hazel Douglas , Levin Michael
Published: August 2024

Fascinating aspects of morphogenetic and behavioral plasticity of living material are revealed by novel constructs that self-assemble from genetically wild-type cells. Anthrobots arise from cultured adult human airway epithelial cells, developing, becoming self-motile, and acquiring neural repair capabilities without exogenous genetic circuits or inorganic scaffolds. Progress in bioengineering and regenerative medicine depends on developing a predictive understanding of collective cell behavior in novel circumstances. Toward that end, here we quantitatively characterize a number of life cycle properties of Anthrobots, including their morphogenesis, maturation, and demise. We uncovered a self-healing capacity and a remarkable reduction of epigenetic age upon morphogenesis. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that assembling into Anthrobots drives a massive remodeling of gene expression relative to their cellular source, including several embryonic patterning genes, and a shift towards more evolutionarily-ancient gene expression. These data reveal new aspects of engineered multicellular configurations, in which wild-type adult human cells self-assemble into an active living construct with its own distinct transcriptome, morphogenesis, and life history.
A global C-staggered composite model for shallow water equations 1 with latitude-longitude grid and reductions in the polar regions
Authors: Lima Genilson
Published: August 2024

To develop a numerical method for global geophysical fluids, we usually need to choose a spherical grid and numerical approximations to represent the partial derivative equations. Some alternatives include the use of finite differences or finite volumes with latitude-longitude or reduced grids. Each of these cases has some advantages and also some limitations. This paper presents a comparison between two methods and numerical tests with a composite model using them side by side. The first is a well-known method for latitude-longitude grids that was used from 75ºS until 75ºN. The second is a recently developed scheme for reduced grids that was used only in the polar regions. The similarity between these two methods allows a smooth transition in these two regions. Numerical tests with the composite model indicated order 2 of convergence, prevention of grid-imprinting errors, and a combination of the advantages of both schemes. The composite model has numerical properties that may lead to efficient implementations with massive parallel computation.
Pro-environmental behaviors and well-being in everyday life
Authors: Prinzing Michael , Lades Leonhard , Weber Till O. , Fredrickson Barbara , Laffan Kate
Published: August 2024

Individual and household behaviors are key targets for climate change mitigation efforts and studies suggest that people who enact more pro-environmental behaviors tend to experience higher levels of well-being. Yet these studies have typically used coarse-grained, retrospective reports that offer limited insight into the immediate impacts of specific behaviors. In three studies (total N = 8,522 observations, N = 1,353 US and UK participants) we adopted a highly fine-grained approach. Using the day reconstruction method, we zoomed in on particular moments in everyday life to examine links between specific behaviors and different aspects of well-being. This revealed generally positive associations, but also substantial variation. Pro-environmental behaviors are more closely and consistently associated with positive and especially “eudaimonic” dimensions of well-being, and more active, effortful, and social behaviors tended to show stronger positive associations. Although the relationships between pro-environmental behaviors and well-being are considerably more complex than prior research has indicated, these findings continue to suggest that ecological and individual well-being can be pursued in tandem.
Representation-Specific Recruitment: Bidirectional Interactions Between Working Memory and Perception for Motion Direction and Face Identity
Authors: Paranjape Sanika , Kaplan Simon , Shomstein Sarah , Kravitz Dwight
Published: August 2024

The sensorimotor recruitment model posits that visual working memory (VWM) recruits sensorimotor cortices to support the maintenance of simple visual features. Here, using two high-level natural stimuli: motion direction and face identity, we show that VWM recruitment is not limited to sensorimotor areas, but instead engages any area dependent on the task demands, leading us to coin this process as representation-specific recruitment. In an orthogonal dual-task paradigm, participants maintained information while performing perceptual discrimination. There are two discrimination conditions: middle and side, where the stimulus being maintained in memory is either in between (middle) or to the side (side) of the feature space of two discrimination stimuli (Teng & Kravitz, 2019). We hypothesized, fully preregistered, and found that the middle condition reduces the perceived difference between the two motion directions and face identities, resulting in a higher discrimination threshold, whereas the side condition results in a greater perceived difference and lower thresholds. Moreover, the discrimination stimuli introduced systematic biases in the continuous recall of the maintained information. This bidirectional interference between VWM and ongoing perception supports the representation-specific recruitment model of VWM maintenance. This phenomenon was observed here for high-level features: motion direction and face identity. Such representation-specific recruitment would imply that VWM relies on different neural substrates depending on the information being maintained, contradicting the dominant conceptualization of it as a unitary process.
Selective retrieval practice can benefit long-term retention of untested associations: Evidence from a word triplet paradigm
Authors: Allen Richard John , Atkinson Amy Louise , Baddeley Alan D.
Published: August 2024

It is now well established that LTM retention can be improved through methods ofoptimising learning and testing schedules that show promise in laboratory and applied contexts. Among these principles, there is a large and growing literature on retrieval practice (also known as test-enhanced learning or the testing effect), whereby later memory performance is improved when the individual carries out retrieval of material during learning and/or retention. One broad outstanding question concerns the task contexts in which retrieval enhances later memory and retention, and whether such effects are limited to the precise material being practiced, or if they generalise or ‘transfer’ to associated information. The current study reports two experiments examining this question, with a focus on whether retrieval can enhance associative connections within multi-feature memory representations over extended time periods of several days. We tested retention of associative links within word triplets shortly after encoding and after a one-week delay. Half of the participants also performed an additional intervening cued recall test 24 hours after encoding, in which a different associative link from each triplet was cued for retrieval. In both experiments, participants in the intervening group showed relatively better retention on the final one-week test. These findings indicate that retrieval benefits can transfer from tested to untested associations within word triplets when retrieval practice and testing is implemented over periods of several days.
Silent Suffering: Secondary Stigma on Children of Incarcerated Parents and Strategies for Mitigation— A Systematic Review
Authors: Kim Yeonjae , Kang Dahyeon
Published: August 2024

With the growing number of incarcerated parents separated from their children due to imprisonment, it is increasingly crucial to analyze the impacts of parental incarceration on these children. The children of incarcerated parents (CIP) are often concealed from society or publicly condemned when identified, increasing the likelihood of adverse long-term consequences. While numerous studies have identified several emotional, behavioral, and financial impacts on the CIP as well as the “stigma” label attached to the CIP, there has been no study to our knowledge that has conducted a systematic review of the CIP’s experience of stigma, consequences of parental incarceration, and potential solutions to overcome adverse drawbacks. In this regard, this literature review systematically categorizes research topics previously studied in relation to CIP, identifies gaps in the literature, and explores solutions to mitigate their challenges.
Assessment on the Quality of Groundwater Sources- A case of Godavari Municipality, lalitpur
Authors: Maharjan Puja , Dhungel Abhitosh , Shrestha Kanti
Published: August 2024

Groundwater has played a critical role in meeting the water demands of the valley, but safe drinking water has been a great public health concern. The study was undertaken to assess the existing status of drinking water quality of Godawari Municipality ward no. 12 in the month of January and February. Most of the people in the municipality are dependent on the groundwater and on the tap water supplied by the Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL). Regular and independent monitoring of the existing source of water is lacking in the municipality. A total of 20 samples comprising 10 from wells and 10 from stone spouts were collected. Different physico-chemical and microbiological parameters were analyzed by following the American Public Health Association (APHA) method. From the study, it was found that the physico-chemical parameter such as temperature, pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids, total alkalinity, hardness, magnesium and chloride were within the permissible limit of Nepal’s Drinking Water Quality Standards (NDWQS) whereas iron and ammonia exceed the standard value by 5% each and 10% of water samples were found to be yellowish. Arsenic was not detected in any sample. Most problematic were total coliform and E.coli bacteria, which were presented in 80% and 40% of samples, respectively. The results of the study outline the unsuitability of groundwater for direct consumption, especially without any improved water treatment for bacteria. As, the sample were analyzed in winter season, the presence of total coliform and E.coli bacteria outline that it may outbreak different waterborne diseases especially in rainy and summer season.
Barley Malting: Potential for Development of Weaning Food in Nepal
Authors: Ojha Pravin , Poudel Pradeep Kaji , Shrestha Alok
Published: August 2024

The paper aims to review the potentiality of malted barley for the development of weaning food in developing countries like Nepal. Cereals and legumes are mixed to develop weaning food, but the processing step is limited to roasting. Malting activates the enzyme, that converts the complex compound into a simpler form, making it more digestible. Despite commercial baby foods based on malt are imported, utilization of locally available barley is hardly converted to malt and processed to industry. Utilization of malted barley with a proper proportion of legumes, with some fruit, canfulfil the recommended daily allowance of nutrients for weaning children and could be the prospective business in Nepal, if processed hygienically.
Effect of Shortenings and Sugar Contents on Shape and Sensory Attributes of Short-dough Biscuits
Authors: Tiwari Srijana , Subedi Salina , Acharya Jyoti , Niroula Anuj
Published: August 2024

The study was aimed to evaluate the effect of shortenings (20-40 parts) and sugar (35-65 parts) contents on shape (diameter, thickness, spread ratio, and expansion ratio) and sensory attributes (color and appearance, crispness, mouthfeel, taste and flavor, and overall acceptance) of short-dough biscuits. An increase in sucrose and shortening contents significantly increased (p<0.05) diameter, and spread ratio, but significantly decreased (p<0.05) the thickness. The expansion ratio was increased with an increase in sucrose and shortening content, but a reverse effect was observed at the high contents of the other. As for the sensory attributes, each attribute was affected differently by the shortenings and sugar contents. This study revealed that the increase in shortenings and sugar contents does not necessarily increase the sensory perceptions of the biscuits. The results can be used to enhance the shape and sensory attributes of short-dough biscuits.
Health Risk Behaviours Among Adolescents in Schools of Kavre
Authors: Budhathoki Bamita , Chettri Poonam Khadka , Shrestha Rhinu , Karmacharya Sanskriti
Published: August 2024

Background: Health risk behaviors is increasing as a serious health threat and alarming issue in worldwide. The objective of the study was to find out the health risk behaviors among adolescents in schools of Kavre.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was carried out among 110 adolescent’s students in schools of Kavre using non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaire technique by using Global School Based Student Health Survey tool and analyzed by descriptive statistics using SPSS 25.
Results: More than half (54.5%) of adolescents were seriously injured where Only (18.5%) of them were physically attacked, less than half (31.8%) were involved in physical fight. Only 6.4% of them had sexual intercourse. Nearly half (41.4%) of them were current alcohol user and Half (50.0%) of them smoked cigarettes. Among them 20 % of them first drank alcohol, 10.9% of them first smoked at age before 14 years. Less than half (31.8 %) of them didn’t involve in physical activity. Only 7.3% and 6.4% of them didn’t eat fruits and vegetables. Most (79.1%) of them consumed fast food.
Conclusion: Regarding health risk behaviours more than half of the adolescent students engage in unintentional injury. Few of them involve in sexual behaviours. Nearly half of them are current alcohol and cigarette smoker. Less than half of the adolescent’s student aren’t involve in physical activity. Most of them prefer fast food. Thus, health promoting behaviors can be planned and organized in a school for adolescents’ student.
Molecular Docking Studies on The Anti-Cancer Activity of Novel Tri-Substituted Fluoro Indole Derivatives Against Human Topoisomerase-Ii Enzyme using In-Silico Methods
Authors: Shrestha Sabin , Khanal Dharma Prasad , Adhikari Pharsuram , Thapa Rahi Bikram , Maji Rituparna
Published: August 2024

Background: Cancer remains the leading cause of the death worldwide and expected that annual cancer case will rising very rapidly and make the scenario even more troublesome as well as Due to drug resistance makes things even worse.
Method: Auto Dock 4.1 was used to evaluate selected tri-substituted fluoro indole molecules against human topoisomerase II and Discovery studio visualizer and marvin sketch was used to create 3D and 2D structure interaction. Tri-substituted fluoro indole derivatives were docked against the human topoisomerase II enzyme using in-silico methods and various web server was used to determine various parameters.
Results: Docking studies revealed that tri-substituted fluoro indole derivatives could be a good alternate against human topoisomerase II as an anti-cancer agent. Molecular docking score scored by fludarabine [-7.6, -7.6, -8.6, -7.7] kcal/mol with nine hydrogen bonds, S-2 [-8.8, -7.7, -9.6, -8.7] kcal/mol with elveven hydrogen bonds, and S-14 showed [-9.2, -8.2, -8.6, -8.6] kcal/mol with twelve hydrogen bonds respectively in chain-A, B, C, D with excellent drug likeness, good pharmacokinetics parameters, mild toxicity in In-silico model reveals that Tri-substituted fluoro indole derivatives could be a good alternate against human topoisomerase II as an anti-cancer agent.
Conclusion: Among twenty derivatives S-2 and S-14 showed potential inhibitory effect against 4R1F human topoisomerase II with excellent docking score, drug likeness, good pharmacokinetics parameters, mild toxicity in Insilco model.
((استعمال منهجية بوكس - جينكنز للتنبؤ باعداد المشاركين لمركز التعليم المستمر في الجامعة التقنية الوسطى ))
Authors: م.م. منى كاظم جوي
Published: August 2024

يعد إسلوب تحليل السلاسل الزمنية من الطرائق الإحصائية المهمة  في دراسة ظاهرة ما لمدة زمنية معينة و من خلال هذا التحليل يتم التعرف على نمط السلسلة واستعمالها للتنبؤ بالقيم المستقبلية للظاهرة والذي يساعد في اتخاذ القرار المناسب و وضع الخطط السليمة في المستقبل . ويهدف البحث الى اختيار أفضل أنموذج للتنبؤ باعداد المشاركين لمركز التعليم المستمر في الجامعة التقنية الوسطى ، باستعمال نماذج بوكس جنكنز ، واختيار الانموذج الافضل بمقارنة النماذج عن طريق استعمال معايير المفاضلة ، حيث تم الاعتماد على النماذج التي وضعها العالمين ،( Jenkins & Box  بوكس جنكنز )ومن خلال وضع منهجية في دراسة وتحليل نماذج الانحدار الذاتي – الاوساط المتحركة الخاصة بالسلاسل الزمنية ابتداءً من عملية فحص الاستقرارية من خلال الارتباط الذاتي والارتباط الذاتي  الجزئي المتكاملة ARIMA فظهرت عدم استقرارية السلسلة واستقرت بعد اخذ الفرق الاول وللتأكد من معنوية الاستقرارية تم الاعتماد على إختبار ديكي فولر ADF وتم تحديد الأنموذج الافضل بالاعتماد على معيار الدقة المستعمل ( اكايكيAIC ) ، أُستخدمت دالة الامكان الاعظم في تقدير معلمات الانموذج حيث تم اختيار انموذج (1,1,0ARIMA  ( كأفضل أنموذج من نماذج بوكس جنكنز واختبرت معنوية الانموذج المختار  للظاهرة المدروسة للتأكد من مدى ملائمة الأنموذج من خلال اختبار حدي الثقة للبواقي الذي يشير الى ان سلسة الخطأ للانموذج هي عشوائية وكذلك رسم السلسلة الاصلية والسلسلة المقدرة للنموذج المقدر(1,1,0)ARIMA، لوحظ شبه تطابق بين منحنيي السلسلة الأصلية والمقدرة، وهذا يعطينا فكرة عن مدى أهمية ودقة الانموذج المقدر(1,1,0) ARIMA .ومن اهم الاستنتاجات هو ان السلسلة الاصلية كانت غير مستقرة وعند اجراء اختبار ديكي فولر أصبحت مستقرة عند اخذ الفرق الأول ، ومن اهم التوصيات هي الاستفادة من نتائج البحث لوضع الخطط والسياسات المستقبلية الملائمة في تطوير عمل مركز التعليم المستمر و تهيئة القاعات التدريبية وتجهيزها بالتقنيات الحديثة وتطوير وتنويع المناهج التدريبية وتحسين الخدمات الأخرى في المركز .وتطوير العاملين في المركز من حيث تدريبهم واشراكهم في دورات تدريبية وتطويرية في مجال (الحاسوب والتطوير الإداري ) لتحسين أدائهم لمواجهة التغييرات في اعداد المشاركين . وتم استعمال البرنامج الإحصائي Eviews))
Adoption of cloud computing by external auditors in raq.Exploratory Study
Authors: م.د.عماد كندوري
Published: August 2024

The emergence of cloud computing has been one of the biggest developments in the history of computing in recent years. However, for cloud computing to reach its full potential, many studies are needed to address the challenges of cloud computing. In this study, we examine the benefits, problems, opportunities, and challenges of cloud computing in Iraq. We also investigate whether external auditors use cloud computing services in Iraq or not. The results of this study show that the majority of the respondents agree with the adoption of cloud computing by external auditors. So, this shows that cloud computing plays an essential role in the audit process in Iraq.
دور القيادة الريادية في تعزيز أبعاد المنظمة الذكية / دراسة تحليلية لآراء عينة من القيادات الإدارية والفنية والطبية في مستشفى الكفيل التخصصي
Authors: بارق محمد علي  , أ.م.د أحمد عبد الله أمانة الشمري
Published: August 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى إختبار دور القيادة الريادية في تعزيز أبعاد المنظمة الذكية بالتطبيق في مستشفى الكفيل التخصصي – محافظة كربلاء. ومن أجل تحقيق ذلك تم إعتماد أبعاد القيادة الريادية والمتمثلة بـ (البعد الستراتيجي، البعد التواصلي، البعد التحفيزي والبعد الشخصي والتنظيمي) إستناداً إلى (Fontana & Musa، 2017)، في حين تم إعتماد أبعاد المنظمة الذكية والمتمثلة بـ (الرؤية الستراتيجية، ثقافة الجدارة والحوافز والمكافئات) إستناداً إلى (Schafer، 2009). وتم إختيار مستشفى الكفيل التخصصي – محافظة كربلاء لإختبار هذه الدراسة عن طريق إستمارة استبانة اعدت لهذا الغرض إذ شملت (269) فرداً من مديري ورؤساء أقسامها وشعبها ووحداتها الادارية والطبية والفنية. وقد إستخدمت مجموعة من أساليب المعالجة الإحصائية المناسبة في تحليل البيانات، إذ استخدم اختبار التحليل العاملي التوكيدي ومجموعة من الإحصاءات الوصفية وكذلك تحليل ارتباط (Pearson) وتحليل الانحدار بإستخدام نمذجة المعادلة الهيكلية وتحليل المسار (Path Analysis). ومن أهم النتائج التي توصلت إليها الدراسة، أنه يوجد تأثير موجب ومعنوي للقيادة الريادية في تعزيز أبعاد المنظمة الذكية، وهذا ما يدعو مستشفى الكفيل التخصصي – محافظة كربلاء قيد الدراسة، إلى بذل المزيد من الجهود بإتجاه إستخدام ودعم أبعاد القيادة الريادية وذلك لأنه من شأنها أن تعمل على تعزيز مكانتها كمنظمة ذكية.
الالتزام العاطفي ودوره في تعزيز اداء العاملين / بحث استطلاعي لعينة من العاملين في الادارة العامة لمدينة الطب
Authors: سوسن احمد محمود شكري  , أ.م.د. عامر عبد اللطيف كاظم
Published: August 2024

يعد مفهوم الالتزام العاطفي من الموضوعات التي حظيت باهتمام الباحثين في مجال الادارة لما له من تأثير كبير في اداء الموارد البشرية في المنظمات. وانطلقت مشكلة البحث الحالي من حالة اغفال الادارة العامة لمدينة الطب  لدور الالتزام العاطفي في بيئة العمل ومدى تأثيرها في اداء العاملين . وتمثل هدف البحث في التعرف على مستوى تجسيد الالتزام العاطفي بين الموظفين العاملين في المنظمة ، فضلاً عن معرفة مدى تأثير الالتزام العاطفي في اداء الموظفين العاملين في المنظمة المبحوثة. تم اختيار الادارة العامة في مدينة الطب ببغداد مجتمعاً للبحث، اذ اختيرت عينة تبلغ (213) موظفاً من العاملين في المنظمة المذكورة. تم اعتماد الاستبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات. وتم الاستعانة ببرنامج (SPSS v23) لاستخلاص النتائج باعتماد مجموعة من الوسائل الاحصائية، منها الوسط الحسابي، والانحراف المعياري، ومعامل الارتباط، ومعامل الانحدار. توصل البحث الى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات من ابرزها وجود علاقة وثيقة بين الالتزام العاطفي واداء العاملين، فضلاً عن الدور الواضح للالتزام العاطفي من خلال التأثير في تحديد مستوى الاداء.
دور التمويل الاسلامي في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة / دراسة تحليلية في المصارف الإسلامية العراقية
Authors: م .د أفراح خضر راضي
Published: August 2024

يعد التمويل نشاطا اقتصاديا اساسيا في تطور البلدان وتحسين قدراتها التنافسية. والتي تسعى الى جدب الموارد المالية من مصادر متنوعة لضمان نجاح التنمية الاقتصادية وتحقيق الرفاهية للمجتمع والاجيال القادمة فيما يعرف بالتنمية المستدامة. ويمثل التمويل الاسلامي أحد المصادر الاساسية في تمويل المشاريع الاقتصادية في إطار التوافق مع مبادئ الشريعة الاسلامية، ونمط مالي بديل للتمويل التقليدي من خلال التركيز على خدمة الانسان والمجتمع وتطوير الاقتصاد. ويهدف البحث الى تقييم دور التمويل الاسلامي في العراق للمشاريع الاقتصادية بشكل عام والتي ترتبط بمشاريع التنمية المستدامة بشكل خاص كونها تتوافق مع اهداف التمويل الاسلامي في تطوير المجتمع وتحسين ظروفه المعيشية. ولإنجاز اهداف البحث تم اختيار عينة من المصارف الاسلامية في العراق باعتبارها تتسيد نشاط التمويل الاسلامي في العراق .ومن خلال تحليل البيانات الخاصة بأنماط التمويل التي تقوم بها المصارف الاسلامية للمدة ( 2015 – 2020( ,توصل البحث الى انخفاض حصة التمويل الاسلامي بأشكاله المختلفة مقارنة بالتمويل التقليدي بسبب سيطرة التمويل التقليدي لاسيما من قبل المصارف الحكومية على نشاط التمويل في العراق ورغبة من المصارف الاسلامية في تجنب المخاطرة المرتبطة بالتمويل لاسيما طويل الاجل والتركيز على انماط محددة من التمويل والتي تتميز بقصر اجالها وارباحها المضمونة نسبيا. فضلا عن غياب العديد من انماط التمويل الاسلامي الشائعة مثل الصكوك الاسلامية والمضاربات. مما يتطلب تحفيز المصارف الاسلامية في التحول نحو انماط التمويل طويلة الاجل والتي تستند الى المشاركات ويمكن من خلالها المساهمة بدرجة أكبر في تمويل مشاريع التنمية المستدامة والتي تتميز بآجالها الطويلة.
The More the Merrier
Authors: Bell Taryn , Clayton Francina , McLoughlin Megan
Published: August 2024

Researcher developers today are expected to be able to support researchers at a variety of different career stages, all of whom have increasingly varying needs and identities. Some postgraduate researchers identify more as staff than as students, postdocs may struggle with transitioning to independence when they hold no independent position, while established researchers face the ‘muddle in the middle’. For both researcher developers and for universities, this raises the question: is it better to develop provision, which is as inclusive as possible, or should we focus on tailoring provision to more specific needs and communities?
In this paper, we will reflect upon our own experiences developing provision for specific audiences (e.g., Research Fellows) as well as more general ones. We advocate for a ‘more the merrier’ approach, forging cross-institutional collaborations and networks to provide a breadth of opportunities including those for broad and specific groups.
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