bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Geothermal Gradients Inside Water Wells of East Oweinat Area, South Western Desert of Egypt
Authors: Boulos Fouad Kamel 
Published: July 2023

The regional geothermal pattern of Egypt has been previously defined from bottom hole temperature data inside oil wells in Northern Egypt and Gulf of Suez. For the same objective, geothermal gradient/heat flow determinations have also been conducted inside existing mineral exploration and water wells in Eastern Egypt and in Kharga Oasis in Western Desert as well as inside specially drilled regional gradient shallow boreholes in Eastern Egypt. To complement the regional geothermal picture in the southern part of Egypt, temperatures were measured inside seven water wells in a remote area in the south Western Desert at East Oweinat. The average calculated temperature gradient was found to amount to 12 mK/m, a value similar to that obtained from bottom hole temperature/depth relationship of deep artesian wells at Dakhla Oasis 300 km to the north, but much less than the normal gradient amounting to 20 mK/m in Northern Egypt. The data obtained emphasize the extension of the low heat flow province of the Mediterranean north of Egypt to its southern border with Sudan. A distribuição regional de fluxo geotérmico no Egito foi previamente definida a partir de temperaturas de fundo de poço medidas em poços de petróleo no norte do Egito e no golfo de Suez. Com o mesmo objetivo, determinações de gradientes térmicos e de fluxo de calor foram realizadas em poços para exploração mineral e de água no leste do Egito e no oásis de Kharga no deserto ocidental, assim como em poços rasos especialmente perfurados no leste do Egito. Para complementar a representação do fluxo térmico regional na parte sul do Egito, foram medidas temperaturas em sete poços de água em uma área remota no deserto do sudoeste em East Oweinat. O gradiente térmico médio encontrado é de 12 mk/m, valor similar ao obtido a partir de relações de temperatura de fundo de poço/profundidade de poços profundos no oásis de Dakhla 300 quilômetros mais ao norte, mas muito inferior ao gradiente geotérmico normal de 20 mk/m encontrado no norte do Egito. Os dados obtidos enfatizam a extensão da província de baixo fluxo térmico do norte mediterrâneo do Egito para a sua fronteira sul com o Sudão.
Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization and Multiphenotype GWAS Show Causality and Shared Pathophysiology Between Depression and Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Maina Jared G. , Balkhiyarova Zhanna , Nouwen Arie , Pupko Igor , Ulrich Anna , Boissel Mathilde , Bonnefond Amélie , Froguel Philippe , Khamis Amna , Prokopenko Inga , Kaakinen Marika 
Published: July 2023

OBJECTIVE
Depression is a common comorbidity of type 2 diabetes. We assessed the causal relationships and shared genetics between them.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We applied two-sample, bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) to assess causality between type 2 diabetes and depression. We investigated potential mediation using two-step MR. To identify shared genetics, we performed 1) genome-wide association studies (GWAS) separately and 2) multiphenotype GWAS (MP-GWAS) of type 2 diabetes (19,344 case subjects, 463,641 control subjects) and depression using major depressive disorder (MDD) (5,262 case subjects, 86,275 control subjects) and self-reported depressive symptoms (n = 153,079) in the UK Biobank. We analyzed expression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) data from public databases to identify target genes in relevant tissues.

RESULTS
MR demonstrated a significant causal effect of depression on type 2 diabetes (odds ratio 1.26 [95% CI 1.11–1.44], P = 5.46 × 10−4) but not in the reverse direction. Mediation analysis indicated that 36.5% (12.4–57.6%, P = 0.0499) of the effect from depression on type 2 diabetes was mediated by BMI. GWAS of type 2 diabetes and depressive symptoms did not identify shared loci. MP-GWAS identified seven shared loci mapped to TCF7L2, CDKAL1, IGF2BP2, SPRY2, CCND2-AS1, IRS1, CDKN2B-AS1. MDD has not brought any significant association in either GWAS or MP-GWAS. Most MP-GWAS loci had an eQTL, including single nucleotide polymorphisms implicating the cell cycle gene CCND2 in pancreatic islets and brain and the insulin signaling gene IRS1 in adipose tissue, suggesting a multitissue and pleiotropic underlying mechanism.

CONCLUSIONS
Our results highlight the importance to prevent type 2 diabetes at the onset of depressive symptoms and the need to maintain a healthy weight in the context of its effect on depression and type 2 diabetes comorbidity.
Barriers to immigrant entrepreneurship: A causal relationship analysis of the Asian immigrant entrepreneurs in Germany employing the DEMATEL approach
Authors: Sabary Gul Shah , Ključnikov Aleksandr 
Published: July 2023

Research background: Entrepreneurship and migration are top priorities on many national and international agendas. As a result, entrepreneurship is one of the most popular strategies immigrants use to avoid unemployment in a host country. However, studies lack to discuss causal relationships among key barriers to immigrant entrepreneurs.
Purpose of the article: This study attempts to fill the knowledge gap and investigate the causal relationship between the primary obstacles faced by Asian immigrant entrepreneurs in Germany.
Methods: A predesigned questionnaire was used in face-to-face interviews with Asian business owners in Germany for the study, and the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method of data analysis was used.
Findings & value added: The findings reveal that lack of sufficient financial resources to establish a business, high market competition, and a lack of knowledge of the local language of the host country are the most significant barriers, among others, which may severely hamper Asian immigrant business performance and have a considerable impact on their entrepreneurial decision. At the same time, lack of professional knowledge & skills, problems with rules & regulations, and cultural differences are among the least essential obstacles for Asian immigrant entrepreneurs. The findings show that unfamiliarity with the local language, problems with rules and regulations, cultural differences, and lack of international business experience are associated with the causer category. However, lack of enough capital to establish a venture, lack of professional knowledge and skills, difficulty in access to financial resources, and high market competition relate to the receiver category. This research generates value for policymakers, particularly those participating in migration studies. One of the study's novelties is using the DEMATEL framework for decision-making on barriers to immigrant entrepreneurship in the European context.
ASSESSING MANDARIN LECTURERS’ QUALITY ON ROLE-PERFORMANCE IN MARA EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (IPMA)
Authors: Abdul Rahman Mohd Asyraf , Mohd Akbar Abdul Jazie , Raja Abdullah Raja Rosemawati , Amat @ Adnin Norfarahin , Yoon Lai Siew , Mohd Adzhar Muhammad Asyraf , Osman Syafiqah 
Published: July 2023

Background and Purpose: The initiatives to improve the students’ competency level is closely related to the quality of the lecturers. Lecturers play a very crucial role because they are responsible for teaching students of higher education institutions. A high-quality lecturer is believed to greatly influence their students’ ability and competency. This study is to identify the level of lecturers’ quality based on role-performance in teaching Mandarin in MARA Education Institutions (IPMA), specifically in Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM), Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM) and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UNIKL).

Methodology: This descriptive study used a survey method to collect data. The respondents comprise a population of students who study Mandarin as a third language course in IPMA, which is represented by Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UNIKL), Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM), and Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM). 150 students were selected as respondents in the present study using a purposive sampling rather than random sampling. A Likert scale questionnaire is used to gather the data and SPSS software is used to statistically analyze the data.

Results: Based on the mean value interpretation, the findings revealed that the lecturers’ quality on role-performance falls under a Very High level (M=4.63, SD=0.49) which simultaneously indicated that these Mandarin lecturers had the desired professional qualities and were committed to high quality teaching practice.

Contributions: These findings provide a better insight into the teaching of Mandarin in tertiary level education in Malaysia and in return can help to tailor professional learning activities to the professional development needs of lecturers.

Keywords: Lecturer quality, role-performance, Mandarin language, IPMA.

Cite as: Abdul Rahman, M. A., Mohd Akbar, A. J., Raja Abdullah, R. R., Amat, N., Yoon, L. S., Mohd Adzhar, M. A., & Osman, S. (2023). Assessing Mandarin lecturers’ quality on role-performance in MARA education institutions (IPMA). Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(1), 140-157. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss1pp140-157
THE INTEGRATION OF CULTURAL ELEMENTS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED ORANG ASLI SCHOOLS IN PAHANG, MALAYSIA
Authors: Idrus Faizah , Hussin Muhammad Ekram , Gulca Mahinur 
Published: July 2023

Background and Purpose: This study examined the challenges faced by the Orang Asli students from the Jah Hut tribe and their reactions towards the integration of their cultural elements in learning the English language at two Orang Asli schools in Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia. It also sought to investigate students’ and teachers’ motivation in learning and teaching the subject.

Methodology: This critical qualitative inquiry employed a case study approach employing semi-structured interviews and non-participant classroom observations. A total of 14 participants were selected through purposive sampling technique, which consisted of ten Orang Asli students, three Orang Asli teachers, and one Malay teacher from two Orang Asli’s schools in Temerloh district.

Findings: The findings indicated that integrating the Orang Asli’s own culture into the English lessons had captivated their interest immensely. The most motivating and stimulating lessons were centred around cultural celebrations, the use of the native language, cooking the Orang Asli delicacies, and parading and explaining their outfits and costumes. Teachers responded to the importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching strategies’ acceptance and use in the classrooms regardless of the composition of the students. Similarly, they felt that the knowledge of understanding the cultures of others is critical as it allows one to understand the struggles, and slowly develop a sense of appreciation towards differences.

Contribution: The study highlights pertinent information regarding the issue of a ‘one size fits all curriculum’, especially in the teaching of the English language with the diversity of people in Malaysia. It also provides suggestions on classroom teaching strategies for multicultural classrooms. It also adds input to the existing literature on the integration of cultural elements in the teaching of the English language to the Orang Asli students.

Keywords: Integration, culturally responsive teaching, Orang Asli, Jah Hut, ESL classrooms, cultural elements, indigenous pedagogy, English language curriculum.

Cite as: Idrus, F., Hussin, M. E, & Gulca, M. (2023). The integration of cultural elements in the English language classrooms: A case study of the Orang Asli settlement in Pahang, Malaysia. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(1), 26-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss1pp26-45
INDIGENOUS PARENTS’ PERCEPTION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FORMAL EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad Fuad , Mohd Noor Mohd Iqbal , Tedong Peter Aning , Ahmad Zaini Azniza , Abd Kadir Nor Aziah , Abdullah Mohd Tajuddin 
Published: July 2023

Background and Purpose: Parents play a crucial role in children's educational attainment. Their perception influences their action in giving better formal education to their children. However, the scenario is different for the Indigenous community in Malaysia where formal education is deemed least important and there is a huge gap for Indigenous education attainment compared to the stream population. This paper aims to elucidate the parent perception of formal education effectiveness among the Indigenous community or Orang Asli (in the Malay language) in Terengganu, Malaysia.

Methodology: The research using qualitative methods involved three Indigenous villages in the state of Terengganu. Data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions and observation. The informants consisted of Indigenous parents, teachers and the officers of the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA).

Findings: Results showed that parents' perceptions are generally stereotyped and unable to stimulate students’ interest. The common problem in teaching and learning is related to parents’ educational background, socioeconomic background, expectations, marital age, surrounding condition and awareness.

Contributions: This study has given the real picture of Indigenous parents' perceptions toward formal education. The implications of Indigenous parents’ education problems are significantly associated with degrading interest among students in education, issues of attendance and students' academic performance.

Keywords: Orang Asli, formal education, academic attainment, parent’s perception, Terengganu.

Cite as: Mohd Noor, M. I., Abdullah, M. F., Tedong, P. A., Ahmad Zaini, A., Abd Kadir, N. A., & Abdullah, M. T. (2023). Indigenous parents’ perception of the effectiveness of formal education in Malaysia. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(1), 384-405. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss1pp384-405
ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION AMONG ISLAMIC STUDIES STUDENTS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH PROBLEM BASED LEARNING AND SELF-EFFICACY
Authors: Islam Tazul , M. Zayed Tareq 
Published: July 2023

Background and Purpose: Achievement Motivation defines motivation as a concept that forecasts the behavioural inclination to strive for success and performance based on a person's urge for achievement. The purpose of this study was to examine the link between academic self-efficacy and problem-based learning (PBL) and achievement motivation among students of Islamic studies.

Methodology: A quantitative research design was used for this explanatory investigation. 578 undergraduate students from three institutions in Malaysia—UM, IIUM, and USIM—totaled took part in the study. The participants were chosen at random. Both descriptive statistics and regression analysis were used to analyse the data set. Additionally, an intergroup comparison analysis and the independent sample t-test were performed.

Results: The results of an independent sample t-test showed a significant difference in the mean achievement motivation scores between students of applied Islamic studies (M = 3.31, SD =.41) and those of non-applied Islamic studies (M = 3.04, SD =.38). This difference is statistically significant at t (575) = -7.94, p =.00. When ASE was controlled, PBL's influence on AchM diminished (Sobel z= 3.83, p=0.00), indicating that ASE was the mediator of the relationship between PBL and AchM. F (7, 570) = 22.42, p .0005, adj. R2 =.206, multiple regression substantially predicted ASE. The outcome demonstrates that the method used to solve problems and the kind of programs used may both be effective predictors of students' academic self-efficacy in Islamic studies.

Contribution: The study concludes that achievement has a big impact on students’ motivation. The findings of the study may contribute to the departments of Islamic studies and the Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia (MoHE) in understanding the present issue of achievement motivation, as the ministry's goal is to increase students' self-efficacy. The study has implications on Islamic Studies students at higher learning institutions to boost their motivation.

Keywords: Achievement Motivation, Islamic studies, Problem Based Learning (PBL), self-efficacy.

Cite as: Islam, T., & Zayed, T. M. (2023). Achievement motivation among Islamic studies students and its correlation with problem based learning and self-efficacy. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(1), 469-489. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss1pp469-489
M-PAYMENT BEHAVIOURAL INTENTION: REVISITING THE MODELS USING THE CASE OF SARAWAK PAY
Authors: Ling Pick-Soon , Mohd Ossman Nurul Sarah , Mohamad Abdul Hayy Haziq 
Published: July 2023

Background and Purpose: With the acceleration of mobile payment usage in the daily routine, this study intends to examine the determinant factors on the users’ behavioural intention on the Sarawak Pay using the theory of reasoned action (TRA), technology acceptance model (TAM), unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), and a modified model.

Methodology: A total of 195 Sarawak Pay users was selected using the purposive sampling technique to collect their responses through the questionnaire-based online survey. The PLS-SEM was utilised to examine the proposed hypotheses.

Findings: The study found that the modified model had the greatest explanatory and predictive power than the other conventional models. Moreover, the performance expectancy, facilitating conditions and attitude positively influenced the behavioural intention and use behaviour on the Sarawak Pay, while effort expectancy had a contrary effect. Furthermore, the social influence failed to impact the Sarawak Pay users’ behavioural intention and their use behaviour.

Contributions: The findings offered a clear understanding of the drivers and inhibitors that inspired the users’ behavioural intention and their use behaviour on the Sarawak Pay, as it had a critical implication for the Sarawak government. This evidence was derived from three conventional models and a modified model.

Keywords: M-payment, mobile payment, unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, technology acceptance model, theory of reasoned action.

Cite as: Ling, P.-S. Mohd Ossman, N. S., & Haziq Mohamad, A. H. (2023). M-payment behavioural intention: Revisiting the models using the case of Sarawak Pay. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(1), 68-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss1pp68-94
MINAT PESERTA DIDIK PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU UTARA
Authors: Dedi Sahputra Napitupulu  , Mahariah  , Annisa Okatafera  , Dwi Yudha Lesmana  , Salwa Mutia , Siti Rabiatul Adawiyah  
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAK
Minat merupakan suatu keinginan yang memotivasi siswa untuk mengikuti pembelajaran, minat sangat berpengaruh terhadap tujuan siswa di masa yang akan datang, dengan adanya minat siswa akan membangun berbagai keinginan, untuk mencapai keinginan tersebut di masa yang akan datang. Sedangkan PAI adalah pembelajran yang mempelajari tentang kehidupan sehari-hari dengan berpedoman terhadap Alquran dan Hadis, pembelajaran PAI saat ini sangat berkembang di sekolah MI, MTS, MA bahkan banyak sekolah yang lebih mengutamakan pembelajaran PAI dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran pada umumnya, dari beberapa sekolah yang telah di survei, guru pembelajaran PAI menggunakan medote ceramah dan ada beberapa guru yang sudah menggunakan metode audio visual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui minat siswa MTS terhadap pembelajaran PAI khususnya pada era PAI saat ini.
Fuzzy Weak Filters of Sheffer Stroke Hilbert Algebras
Authors: Borzooei Rajab Ali , Rezaei Gholam Reza , Jun Young Bae 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The (fuzzy) filter of the Sheffer stroke Hilbert algebra was addressed by Oner, Katican and Borumand Saeid. The weak version of the filter was discussed by Jun and Oner. In this manuscipt, with the fuzzy version of the weak filter in mind, the notions of fuzzy weak filters and (∈, ∈ ∨q)-fuzzy weak filters are introduced, and their properties are explored. Conditions under which t-level set, Q
t-set and t-∈ ∨q-set become weak filters are explored in relation to fuzzy weak filters and (∈, ∈ ∨q)-fuzzy weak filters. The relationship and characterization of the fuzzy weak filter and the (∈, ∈ ∨q)-fuzzy weak filter are investigated.
Effects of pelvic suspension of beef carcasses and wet aging time of cuts on eating quality and sensory scores of 14 muscles
Authors: Pogorzelski Grzegorz , Pogorzelska Ewelina , Wierzbicka Agnieszka 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
To evaluate the effect of carcass hanging method and aging period on beef eating quality young cross-breed bulls were slaughtered in a slaughterhouse in south-eastern Poland. After the slaughter operations were completed, one carcass side was hung by the Achilles tendon and the other by the hip bone. Suspension methods depending on the carcass sides were used in rotation. Consumer samples were prepared from 14 muscles collected from each of the 50 sides. The use of different hanging methods showed their varied impact on tenderness, juiciness, flavour overall liking and eating quality of beef cuts. A positive effect of tenderstretch on eating quality was observed for six of the muscles (longissimus thoracis, spinalis dorsi, longissimus lumborum, vastus lateralis, gluteus profundus and semimembranosus), no effect was observed for seven, and a negative effect of suspending carcass by hip bone was noted for just one muscle.
Biodiversity in cities: the impact of biodiversity data across spatial scales on diversity estimates
Authors: Garzon Lopez C.X. , Savickytė Gabija 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The assessment and monitoring of biodiversity in urban areas has been shown to have enormous potential to inform integrative urban planning in cities. In this context, digital biodiversity repositories such as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) has been promoted for its central role in gathering and harmonizing biodiversity data worldwide, thereby facilitating these assessments and monitoring efforts. While GBIF data has been investigated for its potential at a large scale and in natural ecosystems, the question remains as to what extent, and in which context, is GBIF data applicable to urban biodiversity assessment and monitoring? In this study, we assessed the spatial patterns of biodiversity, by exploring species richness patterns in relation to land use types for three taxonomic groups (birds, mammals and arthropods) in three cities in The Netherlands (Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Groningen) at multiple spatial scales. We found significant variation in the effect of land uses on the species richness patterns, in terms of taxonomic group, spatial configuration and land cover type, and across spatial scales. Our study demonstrates the potential of GBIF data while highlighting the importance of the careful selection of one or multiple spatial scales, especially in relation to the taxonomic group characteristics and ecology and the spatial configuration of the cities studied.